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June 15, 2011
Lecture on Brighu Progressions
June 15th 2011 Posted to Articles,Vedic Astrology for Astrologers
The Spiritual Dimensions of Vedic Astrology
ACVA International Symposium, September 6-10 2007
2007, by Robert A. Koch
1. Tribute to Sri C.S. Patel
Contributions in four main research studies: Ashtakavarga, Arudha padas, Navamsas, and Nadi Jyotish.
Proved use of trans-Saturnine planets by quoting Vasishta Nadi
Evidence: Sidereal ingress of outer planets causes major world events to occur. Examples:

o Freuds first publication on sexuality, Three Essays on Sexuality, as well as Einsteins Annus
Mirabillus paper on Brownian motion (Atomic theory) occurred with Plutos ingress into the sign of
Gemini in 1905
o First Moon walk by astronaut Neil Armstrong on 7/20/1969, came with Plutos ingress into the sign
of Virgo.
o Black Monday stock market crash on 10/19/1987 exact ingress of Uranus into sidereal
Sagittarius
o US entry into World War 1 on 4/6/1917 exact ingress of Uranus into the sidereal sign of Aquarius
2. Definition of Time
Time is defined as the linear progression of the state of being, divided into various cycles and sub-cycles. The utility
of some of these cycles, or progressions, will be demonstrated in this lecture.
3. Progressions of Time for Human Beings One year of human life is the equivalent of 1 day of the
gods Manu Smriti
The Suns movement demarcates the movement of time. In the course of his regular transit the Sun moves
through twelve signs of the zodiac in one year, and thus one sign of the zodiac in one month, and one
degree per day. A year is thus defined as a Samvatsara,or the time taken for the Sun to transit 360
zodiacal degrees.
The Suns movement at 1 degree per day is equivalent to 1 year of time, based on the above principle
from Manu Smriti.. This principle is the basis of all progression and dashas systems in Vedic astrology.
The Suns movement at this rate to the end of the first Naksatra Paryaya indicates the end of life for human
beings. The year 120 (the full life span of humans) is reached at one degree per year progression
4. The 27 naksatras form the background of all predictive systems in Vedic astrology
The 27 Nakstras are grouped into three of nine each:
First group: Aswini to the end of Aslesha (9
th
star): Janma Paryaya
Second group: Magha (10
th
star) to the end of Jyeshta (18
th
star: Karma Paryaya; and
Third group: Moola (19
th
star) to the end of Revati (27
th
star): Adhana Paryaya
27 Naksatras in 3 Cycles Paryayas and Gandantas

Janma Paryaya
1
st
Cycle
Karma Paryaya
2
nd
Cycle
Adhana Paryaya
3
rd
Cycle
Group
Nomenclature
Gandanta: 0 Aries
to 3 20
Gandanta: 0 Leo to
3 20
Gandanta:
0Sagittarius to
3 20

1
st
star Aswini 10
th
star Magha 19
th
star Moola Janma
2
nd
star Bharani 11
th
Star P.Phalguni 20
th
star P. Shadha Sampat
3
rd
star Krittika 12
th
star U. Phalguni 21
st
star U. Shadha Vipat
4
th
star Rohini 13
th
star Hasta 22
nd
star Sravana Kshema
5
th
star Mrigashira 14
th
star Chitra 23
rd
star Danishta Prathyak
6
th
star Ardra 15
th
star Swati 24
th
star Shatabisha Sadhaka
7
th
star Punarvasu 16
th
star Vishakha 25
th
star P. Bhadra Vadha
8
th
star Pusya 17
th
star Anuradha 26
th
star U. Bhadra Maitri
9
th
star Ashlesha 18
th
star Jyeshta 27
th
star Revati Parama-maitri
Gandanta: 2640
Cancer to 0 Leo
Gandanta: 2640
Scorpio to 0
Sagittarius
Gandanta: 2640
Pisces to 0 Aries

The junction point between each group, or last Navamsa of water signs, and first Navamsa of fire signs, are
Gandanta and indicate death.
When the Sun, measured by various progression sequences, reaches the Gandanta point, then death both
symbolically as well as factually occurs.
5. Dwadasamsa Progressions 2 30 per year
There are 12 signs of the zodiac, while the division of a sign into 12 subsequent parts is the basis of the
Dwadasamsa chart.
Progressing the Sun at a rate of one Dwadasamsa (2 30) per year, one full trek of the zodiac is the
equivalent of 144 years. This is the fullest possible life term of any chart.
All the planets can be progressed at the same rate, including the ascendant/descendant and MC/IC axes
Progressing at this rate, the first Gandanta is achieved at age 48; the 2
nd
at age 96; and the final one at age
144. At age 30, all the planets progressed at this rate will form an exact inconjunct to all the natal planets.
Since the full Paramayus of the Dwadasamsa progression equals 144 years, it is more appropriate for
inanimate charts such as countries or corporations, as human beings are allotted 120 years maximum
longevity in the current age.
5. Progression of One Navamsa per year (320) Brighu Nadi
This is the most important of all progression sequences and is emphasized in Brighu Nadi, as well as Deva
Keralam
At the rate of 320 per year from 0 Aries to the first Gandanta, 36 years has passed. This is the average
term of longevity for humans, and thus this rate of progression is the most natural and appropriate for
Jataka, or human charts
At age 27, the ascendant/descendant axis progressed at the rate of 320 per year comes to an exact 90
angle to its natal position. At age 27, the first major turning point in life occurs and significant events
happen
Summary of Progressions and Terms of Longevity
Progression Per Year First Gandanta Age Full Term of Longevity
1 (1 Trimsamsa) 120 Years 360 Years
230 (1 Dwadasamsa) 48 Years 144 Years
320 (1 Navamsa) 36 Years 108 Years
3 (1 Dasamsa) 40 Years 120 Years
417 (1 Saptamsa) 28 Years 84 Years
6. Progression Guidelines
Progression of malefics to the lagna (320 = 1 year), Sun or Moon brings great sufferings and challenges
Progression of benefics to lagna, Moon or Sun bring fortune and benefits
Progressing from 0 Aries to natal planets, angles, nodes, Sahams, and special points brings about
significant events
Progressions of all vargas (divisions) may be made at the rate of 1 division = 1 year of time. In this lecture
we shall demonstrate the 1 degree = 1 year (also called Solar Arc progression), as well as 1 Navamsa = 1
year sequences. One year = one sign in each varga chart for progressions of respective divisions.
7. Vargottamamsas and Pushkara Navamsas
Students should try to memorize the Navamsa divisions for each of the 12 signs of the zodiac. The following table
will be helpful initially:
Navamsa Divisions
# Navamsa
Divisions
Fire Signs Earth Signs Air Signs Water Signs
1 0 to 320 Aries Capricorn Libra Cancer
2 320 640 Taurus Aquarius Scorpio Leo
3 640 10 Gemini Pisces Sagittarius Virgo
4 10 1320 Cancer Aries Capricorn Libra
5 1320 1640 Leo Taurus Aquarius Scorpio
6 1640 20 Virgo Gemini Pisces Sagittarius
7 20 2320 Libra Cancer Aries Capricorn
8 2320 2640 Scorpio Leo Taurus Aquarius
9 2640 30 Sagittarius Virgo Gemini Pisces
Vargottamamsa of the ascendant, Sun, Moon as well as other planets, greatly increases the strength and
potential of the horoscope.
The first Navamsa of cardinal signs is vargottama; the 5
th
Navamsa of fixed signs; and the 9
th
Navamsa of
dual signs are vargottama.
Pushkara Navamsas
Planets in Pushkara Navamsa are highly beneficial and strong, in the opinion of Brighu Nadi, and equal or
greater in importance as vargottama planets.
Each sign has two Pushkara Navamsas, 24 in all, and each ruled by a benefic planet.
Out of 24, three Pushkara Navamsas are vargottama: Taurus Navamsa in Taurus rasi; Cancer Navamsa in
Cancer rasi; and Sagittarius Navamsa in Sagittarius rasi.
If a planet is in Pushkara Navamsa which, however, falls in a sign equal to the 6
th
, 8
th
or 12
th
house of the Rasi chart,
then the good affects become nil.
For example, if for a Libra rising chart, Jupiter were in the 10
th
house in Cancer and in Virgo Navamsa (Pushkara
Navamsa), such would fall in the 12
th
house of the rasi chart, and thus ineffective. Another example: If in a Leo
rising chart, Mercury were in 7 Taurus in the rasi chart, and thus in Pisces Pushkara Navamsa, its affect would
become nil as Pisces is the 8
th
house of the Rasi chart.
Specific Pushkara degrees (Pushkara bhagas) in the different signs are highly auspicious, and should be used in
Prashna charts and particularly for fixing the lagna of Muhurta charts. The Pushkara Navamsas, specific Pushkara
divisions, and Pushkara Bhagas are given as follows.
Pushkara Navamsas
Sign Type Pushkara Navamsas Pushkara Navamsa
Divisions
Pushkara Bhagas
(degrees)
Fire Libra and Sagittarius 7
th
and 9
th
21
Earth Taurus and Pisces 3
rd
and 5
th
14
Air Taurus and Pisces 6
th
and 8
th
24
Water Virgo and Cancer 1
st
and 3
rd
7
Transits of Planets in Pushkara Navamsas
Beneficial transits through the signs/houses of the rasi chart become exceedingly beneficial during the times
when such planets move through Pushkara Navamsas.
Similarly, effects of malefic transits such as Shani Ashtama, or Sade-Sati, will be modified during times of
their transits in Pushkara Navamsas.
Of special importance are the transits of dasa/bhukti lords through beneficial Navamsas and especially
Pushkara Navamsas.
8. The 64
th
Navamsa
The 64
th
Navamsa is found exactly 8 signs, or exactly 210 away from either the ascendant or Moon Navamsa. For
example, if the ascendant is 2 of Libra, the 64
th
Navamsa is 2 Taurus. Similarly, if the Moon were at 14 Scorpio,
then the 64
th
Navamsa therefrom falls in 14 of Gemini. These fall in the 4
th
house from the Moon or lagna in the
Navamsa chart.
The 64
th
Navamsa, as well as the 22
nd
Drekkana (exactly 8 signs away from the Rising Drekkana, or 8
th
house of the
Drekkana chart) are called Khara, and are very malefic points in the horoscope if conjoined or aspected by malefics,
either natally or in transit.
Very challenging events occur to a person when malefics Saturn, Mars or Rahu/Ketu transit in the
64
th
Navamsa, either from the lagna, Moon, or other significator planets. For example, if Ketu is in the
64
th
Navamsa from the Moon, one may lose his mother; or when in the 64
th
Navamsa from Venus, one loses
his spouse, etc.
Progressions (especially 320 = 1 year) of natal Moon, Sun, or ascendant lord to the 64
th
Navamsa from
malefics, can bring tragedy or danger; or, malefics placed in the 64
th
Navamsa from these or other
significators, will bring danger when progressed to the natal ascendant, Sun, or Moon. The results will be
especially significant when the Dasa/bhukti periods of the same planets are in progress.
Benefics transiting in the 64
th
Navamsa, or progressed to the 64
th
Navamsa from a significator planet, will
bring beneficial results pertaining to such planets such as marriage (Venus or Darakaraka), birth of children
(Jupiter or Putrakaraka), rise in position, etc.
Saturn or Rahus transit over the Navamsa of either Sun, or its trine positions, brings death or health
challenges to the father or other male relative, as well as to the native. The same will occur when Saturn or
Rahu transits in similar Navamsa positions from the Moon, or to brothers or sisters when the similar transits
to the Navamsa of Mars occur. Navamsa Transits directly to the sign of significators can bring death to the
person(s) indicated by such planets in the natives life.
Saturns transit (in the rasi chart) over the Navamsa dispositor of the 8
th
lord, or its trines, brings death or
serious health challenges to the native.
Saturns transit over the Arudha of the 8
th
house (Mrityupada), or its trines, or in its 7
th
or trines therefrom,
brings death to the native.
Navamsa Transit Periods
The mean motion of slower moving planets in a Navamsa (320 arc) are as follows:
Saturn: 3 months, 11 days
Rahu: 2 months
Jupiter: 1 month, 10 days
Mars: 7 days
Brighu Bindu
The Brighu Bindu is the degree midpoint of the Moon and Rahu, and is a very important point in delineation. The BB
is mention in the Chandra Kala Nadi, as well as Brighu Nadi. Midpoints of Rahu and other planets, or of Ketu and the
planets, will also carry great significance so far as the nature of those planets is concerned.
Benefic and malefic transits to the BB will bring dramatic corresponding events into the life of the
native. The trine positions of the BB are also sensitive points, as are the 64
th
Navamsas from them.
Progressions to the BB points, or its trine and opposition point, will bring specific events into the natives life
for good or ill, depending on the benefic/malefic nature of planets or points being progressed.
For specific timings of events with respect to the BB point, the progressed Midheaven/IC axis may be noted
carefully.
Find the sign of the BB point, and make this the first year of life (age 0 to 1). Then progress this one sign
per year. When the year representing the progressed sign comes to a natal yoga (for good or ill), then in
that year significant events occur. Make note of the conjunctions and aspects to the sign for a given year,
as well as transits that may be occurring to it simultaneously.
Transits of planets to the BB point (including the midpoints of Rahu/Ketu and other planets in addition to
the Moon) will be especially significant during dasa/bhukti periods of the nodes, or during their bhukti
periods within the planet forming the midpoint.
For example, transits to the 64
th
Navamsa from the Moon/Rahu midpoint, or progressions of benefics/malefics to the
BB point or its Navamsa, will be very significant during the Maha-dasha of the Moon, and bhukti period of Rahu, or
vice versa.
Dashas and bhukti
periods of planets in the naksatra of Moon/Rahu, or x-planets/Rahu, will also tend to bring significant events and
experiences.
Mrityu Bhaga
Specific degrees for each of the nine grahas including Mandi bring death when activated by malefic transits
and/or dasha periods. The signs and MB degrees differ for each of the planets and are shown in the table
which follows.
Note which planets, if any, are in MB degrees in the natal chart. Then, note the progression of that planet
to natural malefics, especially Saturn, Mars, and Rahu. These are the times when the native will fall into
danger, and very possibly he will die at such times if the term of longevity has arrived. Also watch the
progression of natural malefics to the MB degree.
The 64
th
Navamsa from the planet in its MB degree should be watched very closely when the dasa/bhukti of
that planet is in operation, and when malefics transit to that Navamsa.
MRTYU BHAGA FOR PLANETS + THE LAGNA IN DIFFERENT SIGNS [1]

Signs Ar Ta Ge Cn Le Vi Li Sc Sg Cp Aq Pi
Planets

Sun 20 9 12 6 8 24 16 17 22 2 3 23
Moon 26 12 13 25 24 11 26 14 13 25 5 12
Mars 19 28 25 23 29 28 14 21 2 15 11 6
Mercury 15 14 13 12 8 18 20 10 21 22 7 5
Jupiter 19 29 12 27 6 4 13 10 17 11 15 28
Venus 28 15 11 17 10 13 4 6 27 12 29 19
Saturn 10 4 7 9 12 16 3 18 28 14 13 15
Rahu 14 13 12 11 24 23 22 21 10 20 18 8
Ketu 8 18 20 10 21 22 23 24 11 12 13 14
Mandi 23 24 11 12 13 14 8 18 20 10 21 22
Lagna 1 9 22 22 25 2 4 23 18 20 24 10


[1] Source: Jataka Parijata, Adhyaya 1.57-61. Mrtyu-bhagas are also discussed in the Saravali, as well as Sarvartha
Chintamani
The Spiritual Dimensions of Vedic Astrology Part Two, Chart Illustrations
2007, by Robert A. Koch
Chart #1: Disappearance Case
Data: May 3, 1981; 1:11 AM PDT (+7); Mount Vernon, WA. Lagna = 18:29 Sagittarius
This is the chart of a 24-year old man who has been missing in the jungles of Laos since March 13, 2006. He taught
English in China, and when on a school break, was trekking in some remote areas of Laos when he disappeared. All
his belongings were still in his hotel room after he disappeared, including his camera, which he would have taken
with him had he gone sight-seeing in the jungle.His parents consulted me on May 14, 2006 to ascertain from the
Jyotish point of view what had happened to their son, whether he was alive or not, and if so where could he be
found. At the time of this writing, the American Embassy plus the government of Laos is involved in the search. The
mans family has also contracted with a team of private investigators who are knowledgeable with the country, its
terrain, and its government. As of this date, there is no sign of the boy anywhere, and local people either do not
know of his whereabouts or his disappearance, or they are afraid to say anything.
Astrological Points
Both the Sun and the Moon in this chart are in Mrityu Bhaga degrees. The Suns Vimsottari dasa was operative when
he disappeared.
Longevity is Alpayu (0 to 36 years), with two out of three longevity pairs giving short life. Maraka lord Saturn joins
lagna lord in 7th from AL, while the AK Venus similarly joins maraka lord and Badhakesh Mercury. Mars in Aries, as
2nd lord from AL is a fierce maraka also, and he is lord of the Shoola dasa sub-period, i.e. Scorpio.
Saturn is also Rudra, while Mars is Mahesvara in this chart.[1]
Saturn takes a further sinister role in this chart given its very close proximity to Apamrityu Saham which is at 1225
Virgo. Lagna lord Jupiter is exactly conjoined Mrityu Saham also, which falls at 710 Virgo. These are very
dangerous omens not only so far as the natives longevity is concerned, but also the likelihood of his still being alive
at the time the chart was read. [2]
Additional notes:
Natal Rahu is in the 22
nd
Drekkana, while Sun is in the 64
th
Navamsa from the Moon.At the time of his
disappearance, transit Ketu was in near exact conjunction with natal Mahesvara Mars, while transit Mars moved over
the Navamsa of the Moon. Also of note is the transit of Saturn and Rahu over the natal Navamsa position of
Rahu.By Brighu (320 = 1 year) progression, the Sun was inexact conjunction of natal Rahu, as was progressed
IC. Similarly, the progressed descendant had moved to within one degree of natal Saturn and Apamrityu Saham. All
of this happened when the native was running the Vimsottari dasa of Sun, and bhukti period of Rahu.
Similarly, the progressed nodes had come to within less than two degrees from natal Moon.Chart #2: Case of
Guru Betrayal
Data: June 25, 1957; 02:14 AM EDT (+4); Manchester, CT. Lagna = 16:59 Aries
The native was betrayed by her guru who left her organization suddenly and without notice thus disappointing and
frustrating many students that she had organized to be taught by him.
Notes:
In this chart, the Brighu Bindu (Moon/Rahu midpoint) is at 012 Aquarius, while natal Jupiter is at 033 of Virgo,
exactly in its 64
th
Navamsa.In the Navamsa chart, 9
th
house Rahu is in the 64
th
Navamsa from the Moon, while in the
Drekkana chart, Saturn is Khara, and forms Sarpa yoga with the nodes around Jupiter.
At the time of the betrayal, transit Rahu moved over the natal Navamsa of Jupiter, while transit Saturn moved over
the natal Navamsa 9
th
+ Rahu, in the 64th Navamsa from the Moon.Progressions: By Brighu progression, the Moon
has moved to within less than a degree of the natal Rahu in the 7
th
house. Similarly, Uranus has moved to
the exact degree conjunction of the natal MC.
Chart #3: O.J. Simpson: Pushkara and 64
th
Navamsas
Data: July 9, 1947; 08:08 PST (+8); San Francisco, CA. Lagna = 1:29 Leo
Pushkara Navamsas: An unprecedented 6 planets are in Pushkara Navamsas, including Sun, Moon, Mercury,
Jupiter, and Rahu/Ketu. Jupiter exactly conjoins the Pushkara Bhaga for the sign of Libra as well. This can account
for the great fame, wealth, and notoriety the native enjoyed prior to his wifes murder scandal on 6/12/1994.
Moon and Mercury, however, cause a diminishing in fame and respect, as Moon is in the 8
th
of the rasi chart and also
in Marana Karaka sthana. Mercury, dispositing the ascendant and 10
th
lords, is also in the 12
th
house/rasi chart.
Notes regarding the date of his wifes murder 6/12/1994:
On this date transit Rahu and Jupiter conjoined in the sign of Libra, while Mars and Ketu joined Aries. (This is yoga
for murder, which will also be seen in his wifes natal chart as well). These fall exactly on the 1/7 axis of Simpsons
Navamsa chart, wherein Mars rises in Aries. Transit Mars moved through the Libra Navamsa (7
th
house of Navamsa
chart) and in the 64
th
Navamsa from the Moon.
In the natal Navamsa chart, Rahu is in the 64
th
Navamsa from Venus, and this position (Pisces Navamsa) was
transited by Saturn at the time of the murder. Similarly, transit Ketu moved exactly over the natal Navamsa of
Venus.
Chart #4: Nicole Brown Simpson
Data: May 19, 1959; 01:57 CET (-1); Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Lagna = 12:14 Aquarius
The Moon is with Rahu in the 8
th
house (Marana karaka), and both in the 22
nd
Drekkana as well. These positions
shorten longevity, and death comes in a sudden, shocking manner.
Dushta Marana yoga (terrible death) exists with all four malefics aspecting the 3
rd
from Arudha lagna.Darakaraka
Jupiter is with the UL, as well as A6 and A8 (Shasta pada and Mrityu pada respectively). These give strong
indications of danger or death through the spouse.
When Mars and Rahu, or Mars and Ketu join the 6
th
house from natal ascendant, the native is murdered by his/her
spouse.[3] At the time of death, transit Mars moved through the natal Navamsa of Mars/Rahu as well. These facts
all but assure that the native was murdered by her spouse.Navamsa Narayana dasa
One is shocked to note the Navamsa Narayana dasa at the time of her demise. It was Pisces/Gemini, with the sign
Gemini holding the yoga for being murdered by the spouse. Mars/Rahu natally are in that sign, while transit Rahu
also moved in Navamsa Gemini, while Saturn transited the Navamsa of Pisces. These facts give a fated element to
the event that transpired.
Saturn/Rahu/Mars/Ketu all aspected the 6
th
house from Drekkana lagna at the time of the event as well.
Brighu Bindu Connections
The Rahu/7
th
cusp midpoint of O.J.s chart fell at 19 Virgo, which is nearly an exact conjunction with the Rahu/Ketu
axis in Nicoles chart. Brighu Bindu points interfacing between two charts are shown to be highly significant in
relationship karmas.
Chart #5: Pat Tillman Friendly Fire incident
Data: November 6, 1976; 09:39 PST; Fremont, CA. Lagna = 26:58 Scorpio
The native was killed in Afghanistan in a Friendly fire incident.
Notes: The chart indicates short life, with 1
st
, 10
th
, and 8
th
lords all in dusthanas. The native is destined to not live
beyond the age of 36.Dushta marana yoga forms by way of Ketu and Saturn aspecting the 3
rd
from Arudha
lagna. Maraka lord Venus joins the lagna very closely, within 10 of arc. Malefics + Moon mutually aspecting Venus
cause Rudra yoga, or yoga for death during operative dasas.Mercury is the Rudra graha (stronger lord of 2
nd
or 8
th
),
and is inclined to bring death.
In the natal Navamsa chart, Ketu is in the 64
th
Navamsa from Venus, a maraka lord. Ketu plays a role in several
ways bringing death by way of mistake or accident. In the transit chart, Ketu transited over Venus and the Navamsa
lagna along with a debilitated Mercury (Rudra). Mercurys weakness represents miscalculations leading to his death
on the part of his comrades. In the rasi chart, transit Ketu also moved over natal Mercury at the time of his demise.
Brighu progressions: Surprisingly, it was Mercury who had progressed to the exact opposition of Saturn in the
progression chart at the time of the event. Note the Vimsottari dasa period in
operation: Moon/Venus/Saturn. Moon/Ketu aspecting Venus cause Rudra yoga, while Venus is directly the maraka
lord. Sub sub-period lord Saturn (natural Dusthana karaka) receives the direct progressed aspect of Rudra Mercury.
Chart #6: Example Chart
Data: September 18, 1947; 08:23:30 PST; San Francisco, CA. Lagna = 1:25 Libra
Three events in the life of the native were most graphic and memorable:
1. He joined the ashram of his guru on 1/10/1970;
2 He had a serious illness from which he almost died 3/17/2005
Event #1: In the natal chart Rahu + Sun are in the 64
th
Navamsa from the lagna, whereas Ketu is in the
64
th
Navamsa from the Moon. The native lost both of his parents at the time of birth.
At the time of joining his gurus ashram, transit Moon, Mercury, and Jupiter were all in the 64
th
Navamsa from
lagna. Ketu similarly transited over the natal Navamsa lagna at that time. In the natal Navamsa chart, Jupiter
occupies the Pushkara Navamsa in the 10
th
house.
Event #2: By Brighu progression, the Moon came to the exact position of Rahu in the natal chart. This was a
serious implication for health, as in the rasi chart Rahu occupies the 64
th
Navamsa from lagna and is thus very
dangerous. The Sun, ruling health, occupies that Navamsa as well.Transit Rx Saturn moved in the 8
th
house from
Navamsa lagna at this time, while Mars and Ketu aspected it from Aquarius and Libra Navamsas respectively. All of
this occurred at the beginning of the Vimsottari dasa of Venus, whose position is dangerous for health in the rasi
chart.
Chart #7: Car Accident
Data: February 8, 1964; 22:03 PST; Portland, OR. Lagna = 19:04 Virgo
Note the strength of maraka lords Venus and Jupiter in this chart, while the mutual aspect of the Moon + nodes to
Venus causes Rudra yoga. Mars is in the 64
th
Navamsa from lagna, while Venus/Ketu/Sun are in the 64
th
from the
Moon, which happens to be the 3
rd
house of siblings. Sun is lord of the 22
nd
Drekkana also, and also rules
mountains, which is where the accident occurred. The accident occurred during the Mars/Venus Yogini dasa. In the
natal Drekkana chart, note that Venus occupies the 3
rd
house, and is aspected by Mars and Khara lord Sun.
Note the Brighu progressions: Progressed MC comes to the exact degree of the natal ascendant (10 Virgo), while
the progressed Ascendant comes to within less than a degree of the natal Ketu in the 4
th
house, ruling vehicular
accidents. Also note that progressed Mars comes to an exact opposition to natal Neptune. The accident occurred as
a result of skidding on ice.
Finally, note in the transit chart, Mars/Ketu and Moon are all located in the 22
nd
Drekkana. Saturn + Mars, in
addition to the nodes, all aspected the 3
rd
house from the Navamsa lagna as well.
Chart #8: Kidnapped Girl
Data: December 5, 2003; 14:30 GMT; Leicester, UK. Lagna = 21:52 Aries
Notes: According to classics such as Prashna Marga, if the Moon and Rahu are in kendras, the chart is considered
Balarishta, that is, the native dies in childhood before the age of 12.
The child was kidnapped while on vacation with her parents in Portugal, on March 5, 2007. She has not been found,
nor has her body been recovered.Note that there is approximately a four Navamsa difference between the natal
Moon and Rahu in her chart. Thus something very challenging could happen in her 4
th
year of life. At the time of
the kidnapping, the Moon had moved to within 21 of arc of the natal Rahu by 320 = 1 year progression.
Brighu Bindus
The Mercury/Ketu midpoint also fell within less than two degrees of the Sun in her birth chart. At the time of the
incident, Mercury Ketu transited over her Navamsa ascendant, while Mars/Rahu/Sun/Moon all moved in the 7
th
house
of her natal Navamsa chart. Ketu may indicate that she got lost suddenly, and was then picked up by a stranger
(Mars/Rahu).Venus/Ketu midpoint fell even closer to the Sun, i.e. at 20 degrees Ta/Sc. These points are significant
in that she was in a Vimsottari dasa period of Venus/Sun/Venus at the time of her disappearance.
The Navamsa progressed (320 = 1 year) ascendant had also arrived at the position of the 8
th
house Sun in her birth
chart at the time.
Chart #9: Gordon Brown UK Prime Minister
Data: February 20, 1951; 08:40 GMT; Giffnock, Scotland (4W17 55N58) Lagna = 22:14 Pisces
Events: He was married on 8/3/2000; he became UKs Prime Minster on 6/27/2007
Notes: By 320 = 1 year progression, the 2
nd
event above occurred when progressed Mars conjoined Saturn in the
natal 7
th
house exactly. Also, the progressed Jupiter came to exactly oppose natal Venus in the first house.
During the 1
st
event above, progressed Jupiter moved to the natal 6
th
house/Leo, and opposed the natal Sun
exactly. The event might have more relevance when seen from the Sun lagna, from where the Sun itself rules the
7
th
house, while Jupiter disposits natal Venus. At the time, the Narayana dasa was of Taurus/Taurus, a fact which
brings Venus very strongly into the picture, and especially for marriage as Venus rules the 7
th
from Upapada
lagna.Transits: It is significant that Jupiter occupies the 64
th
Navamsa from natal lagna, while at the time of
marriage, transit Jupiter and Venus were in that exact location.
Finally, Mercury, the lord of the natal 7
th
house, occupied the Navamsa 7
th
with Venus at birth, while at the time of
marriage, transit Mercury moved through the Navamsa 7
th
.

[1] Rudra and Mahesvara play very strong roles in longevity studies. Briefly, Rudra is the stronger of the lord of the
2
nd
and 8
th
. Mahesvara is the lord of the 8
th
from the Atmakaraka. There are details regarding the calculation and
use of these planets which are given in Maharshi Jaimini Upadesa Sutras, by Sanjay Rath. p.154-157
[2] Apamrityu Saham is a specific point which indicates untimely or accidental death. The formula for its calculation
is as follows: the degree of 8
th
cusp degree of Mars + ascendant. Mrtyu Saham is similar, and represents
death. Calculation: 8
th
cusp Moon + ascendant. (Source:Varshaphal, by B.V. Raman, Ch. 8, Raman Publications.
[3] Jaimini Sutram, Ch. 2, Quarter 3.


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