1.

At the outset it is admitted that we have very less material and research-oriented
works in this branch of Mundane Astrology which embraces all national and
international affairs. Inspire of the vast infrastructures with scientists and
meteorologists they have failed to warm about the coming earthquakes, famines,
floods, widespread epidemics etc.
2. As for rains, we have also some principles for 'earthquakes' to happen, when and
why they happen and the place at which they happen. It is known that in view of
the different latitude and longitude, countries and cities are ruled by different
Zodiacal signs. Without discussing the exact role of planets/ Nakshtras, standard
time, Ayanamsa, it would suffice to refer to the following basic principles there
can be little difference of opinion between Indian Astrologers and Western
astrologers:
1)
Earthquakes generally follow the eclipses they happen near about the time of eclipse.
The country/place in which the eclipse occurs may not be free from danger.
2)
At the time of earth-quakes, adverse connections between Mars and Saturn
(conjunction, opposition, aspect etc.) have been noted.
3)
Earthy signs (Taurus, Virgo and Capricom) (some refer to fixed signs i.e. Taurus, Leo,
Scorpio and Aquarius) and the planets therein also matter with regard to occurrence of
earth-quakes. Saturn in a fixed sign at the distance of 45 degrees from merdian, it is
stated that the earthquake will occur in that part of the world which is at the same
distance from Green which, east or west-depending on the position of Saturn.
4)
The timing of occurrence of earthquakes has been noticed between mid-day and
sunset or between midnight and sunrise.
5)
A major planet has been noted to be 'Retrograde' at the time of earthquake.
6)
The Ruling Nakshtra has been found to belzing to earth or air.
7)
Moon and Mercury must conjunct and come in the same Nakshtra.
8)
Earth-quakes generally happen when there are many planets in or near the movable
(Cardinal signs) i.e. Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricon.
9)
Frequent happening of earthquakes is indicated when the planets like Uranus, Saturn,
Mars, or Jupiter occupy Taurus and Scorpio.
10) In Brihat Samhita, reference has been made to bad omens for causing earthquakes.
Other principle is that the Moon be stretched like the yoke of a carriage from the south
to the north, there would be earthquakes. Letter at page 46, the commentator has
stated that there is a popular belief that an eclipse is heralded by some usual
occurrences such as earthquake and terrific thunder. In another place (page 67), it is
stated that if after the termination of an elipse there may be an earthquake, there would
be death of a leading king. All
3. Varahmihira in his Brihat Samhita has mentioned that the earthquakes are caused
by the violent coalition of winds and their striking the earth in consequence.
Some J.C.Luthra ans Shri R. Santhanam) apart from Ms. Gayatru Vasudev had
done some research work in this direction. Without dwelling in details, I refer to
the important points after erecting a Chart fro Sun's entry into Aries (First
point) :

1)

For an earthquake to happen in the year, severe affliction of 8 th house or its lord must
be indicated (8th house denotes mass deaths and mass tragedies which do happen in
earthquakes also).
2)
Eclipses falling at quadrants to Jupiter, Saturn or Mars also produce earthquakes. The
area of the occurrence is generally indicated by the zodiacal sign in which the above
combination occur.
4. Now we refer to the following two recoded earthquakes and the planetary position
: Massive earth quake occurred in Bihar on 15th Jan, 1934. it was a New Moon day
and seventh planets were in Capricorn (Movable/Airy sign). The Sun, The Moon
and Mars were in exact conjunction in Uttarashada ruled by the Sun, lord of
8th from the Moon.
The earthquake occurred in airy sign. Five planets in 2 nd house (moveable sign). New
Moon was 26th July, 1976. The Moon and Mercury have a significant role to play in
causing earthquakes. Except Jupiter and Nodes (Rahu and Ketu) all planets were
clustered within an arc of 38 degrees.
5. Which planets and Nakshtra are actually responsible for causing earthquakes is
still b\to be seen. We do not know whether earthquakes are caused by the
gravitational force of the Sun or the Moon but in view of the little study and
experience it is certain that grouping of planets in certain signs/Nakshtra prove
forceful for such a disaster. But, sometimes nothing happens apart from
configuration of seven-eight planets in one sign. It may be recalled that there was
such configuration of 8 planets in the movable sign Capricorn on 4th Feb 1962.
See the following planetary position.

It is stated
That various
Japas of
Mantras, worshipping
Of all deities,
Yagyas etc.
Were performed
Fortunately nothing
Untoward happened
Though the planetary
Position was very bad

Planet
Sun
Moon
Mars
Mercury
Jupiter
Venus
Saturn
Rahu

Ketu

Sign
09
09
09
09
09
09
09
03

09

Degree
25
22
08
24
25
25
10
24

24

Minute
24
17
15
47
32
42
30
36

36

6.
It may not be possible to refer to various earth-quakes in India and in the World. The
earthquake of Japan in 1923 was very devastating. In recent times, reference may be
made to the following:2)
A mild tremor rocked Calcutta on 29 th May, 1994as per News, item in the Press dated
30.05.1994. the planetary position indicated Venus in Aries (Mars Nakshtra), Sun Moon
1)

and Mercury (R) in Taurus with Moon-Sun conjunction during the day and combust
Retrograde Mercury, Mars in Leo (Ketu Nakshtra), and Jupiter in Scorpio (Jupiter in
Retrograde motion in 8th house from Aries) with Pluto, Saturn in its Sign Aquarius in last
degree (29.45). Uranius and Neptue in 10 th house (Capricorn) with Ketu in Aries and
Rahu in Libra.
3)
Again, mild tremor rocked Calcutta on 05.05.1995 as News item in the Hindustan
Times 07.05.1995. The earthquake took place in Taurus Lagna (earthy) with Retrograde
Jupiter in Scorpio and Sun in Aries. Saturn aspecting Jupiter (R).
4)
Quake claimed 147 lives in Algeria on 17.08.1994 as per News item in the Hindustan
times dated 19.08.1994. Mars aspecting Uranus (R), the Moon and Neptune (R), Saturn
(R), aspecting the Mercury and Sun, Saturn being Retrograde aspecting Jupiter in the
7th house with Rahu.
5)
Eariler quake had triggered landslide in Talwan as per News item in the Hindustan
times dated 06.06.1994 (Sunday). Moon, Mars and Ketu were in Aries and Saturn
aspecting all and Uranus in Capricorn and Neptue in Sagittarius in their retrograde
motion.