RECTIFICATION OF BIRTH TIME When we talk about the rectification of birth time, we should first understand what do we mean

by birth time. There are lot of misconceptions about the time that should be considered as the birth time. Different astrological texts have difference of opinion on birth time and some of the opinions mentioned in the various astrological texts about the moment of birth are as under:(a) It is the time when head of the child comes out of the mothers womb. (b) It is the time when newly born falls on the ground. (c) It is the time when child has an independent existence i.e. when umbilical cord in cut. (d) It is the time when child utters the first cry. The opinions from (a) to (c) given above do not appear to be convincing as we know about breech child, in almost all the cases now a days child never falls on the ground and there are still born children who do not cry unless they are slapped. The opinion at (c) above appears to be convincing as till umbilical cord is cut, child breathes through mother and is integral part of mother. However the moment of birth should be taken as the time when umbilical cord is cut and child takes first breath for all astrological purposes. (d) crying of the child indicates independent existence. Numbers of theories have been advanced by different astrologers regarding rectification of birth time. When powerful Lagna, Sun, Mars and Jupiter occupy odd signs or Navamas, there is a male birth. If Lagna and these planets occupy even signs and Navamas, they give rise to female birth. Also if Moon, Mercury and Venus are in even signs, a female is born. However this theory cannot be applied universally and also there is confusion when some of these planets occupy odd signs and some even signs. Generally, the following theories can be adopted for checking the correctness of birth time:1. Lagna and Navamsa both cannot be even in Male and odd for female. 2. Dwadasamsa of Navamsa has to be odd for male and even for female. Division-9 Div/Sign 000' 320' 640' 1000' 2640' 320' 640' 1000' 1320' 3000' Aries 123456789 Taurus 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 Gemini 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 Cancer 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Leo 123456789 Virgo 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 Libra 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 Scorpio 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Sagittarius 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Capricorn 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 Aquarius 789101112123 Pisces 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1320' 1646' 1640' 2000' 2000' 2320' 2320' 2640'

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3. From the time of sun rise (LMT) to the given LMT of birth, note Ghati and Vighati that have elapsed. Convert this duration of time into Vighatis, multiply by 4 and divide by 9. The remainder counted from Aswini, Magha and Moola should give constellation at the time of birth. Example: - If Isht kal is 10 Ghati and 25 Vighatis. This time in Vighatis, will be (10 x 60+25) = 625 Vighatis, this multiplied by 4 and divided by 9 i.e. 625 x 4/9 =2500/9 gives remainder as 7. Therefore birth constellation should either be Punarvasu, Visakha or Poorva Bhadrapada. 4. Convert Isht kala into Vighatis, multiply it by 2, add 5 to the result if Lagna sign is movable, 10 if fixed and 15 if dual. Multiply result by 4 and divide by 9 and count the remainder from Aswini, Magha or Moola to get the birth constellation. 5. Convert Isht kala into vighatis and divide by 225. Divide the remainder in group of 15, 30, 45, 60 and 75. The male and female birth will be as under:If remainder is 0 15 Male birth 16 45 Female 46 90 Male 91 150 Female 151 225 Male 6. Multiply Isht kal into Vighatis by 3 and divide by 7. The remainder counted from Sunday in order of weak days must agree with day of birth. NADI RECTIFICATION We are aware that for any physiological, psychological and biological changes in the universe five elements responsible are Prithvi (Earth), Jala (Water), Agni (light and heat), Vayu (Wind) and Akash (Ether). Any day these five elements follow one another in a regular sequence. The sex of a person is determined by the element ruling at the time of birth. The five elements repeat after every 90 minutes on any day. Thus 16 such cyclical repetitions take place in one day. The duration of each element is fixed. The sequence and duration of elements is as under:Prithvi (6 mnts.), Jal (12 mnts.), Agni (18 mnts.), Vayu (24 mnts.), and Akash (30 mnts.) Out of these elements Jala and Vayu are feminine and others are masculine. The first element ruling on each week day, its duration and sex can be understood from the following table:Week day Element ruling at Lord of element beginning of day Duration Sex Sunday Agni Sun 18 minutes Male Monday Jal Moon 12 Female Tuesday Agni Mars 18 Male Wednesday Prithivi Mercury 6 Male Thursday Akash Jupiter 30 Male Friday Jal Venus 12 Female Saturday Vayu Saturn 24 Female This Method is widely used for rectification of birth time and results obtained are quite accurate. However best results can be obtained if Prithvi and Vayu elements are considered as neutral i.e. there is possibility of both male and female birth during these elements. http://vedicastrologytolearn.blogspot.in/2010/12/rectification-of-birth-time.html