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Shadbala - The Secrets of the Six Distinct Strengths of Planets: Part 1 -Sthana, Dig and Kala bala
Parasara calls the Shad Bala Spashta Bala which means distinct strength. This gives light to the fact that each strength
should be evaluated individually and that the sum total of the Shad Bala of the planets is less important than each distinct
strength on its own.
The mathematical calculations of each planetary strength are beyond the scope of this article and will not be included here.
Most astrology softwares calculate the strengths, so in this age of computers, the astrologer is saved the tedious task of
calculation. In evaluating the character of a person, these strengths are of immense importance and MUST be evaluated
BEFORE house and sign position of the planets are taken into consideration. Planets are grouped when it comes to reading
distinct strengths.
The groups are as follows, Jupiter, Mercury and the Sun form one group:
Jupiter, Mercury and the Sun have to do with identity, learning, communicating, management, confidence, faith and hope.
When one of these planets is weak in one of the strengths, another planet of this group can help to salvage the damage done
by weakness.
able to revive lost causes and keep situations alive with vigor.
The Moon highest points in Sthana Bala:
The Moon is the consciousness, changes and the comfort we feel. The native will be able to make changes in his life that will
give him comfort, satisfaction and happiness. He will appear to change quite often to others. But in every change he makes,
he will be very happy with the outcome.
The Moon likes to feel comfortable and live in the moment. Others may see the person as flaky or a drifter, but this is
how the native will manage their life, by constantly changing.
Mars highest points in Sthana Bala:
The stance will be a Martian one. The native will manage their life by attending to crises with fervor and gusto. The person is
no-nonsense and harsh. They get to the point of any issue right away and deal with it effectively.
They are very logical and enjoy the thrill of adversity. Frivolity and luxuries are shunned and are of no use to this native.
Saturn highest points in Sthana Bala:
The person will be a loner and love nature. He or she works very hard and is usually meticulously clean. They will have a
humble stance and be uncomfortable with positions of authority. The native may appear psychologically wounded in some
way. Stoicism and seriousness are very present in the personality.
The Components of Sthana Bala (Positional Strength):
1. Ucca Bala (Exaltation Strength):
Assesses the strength of the planet by how close it is to its exaltation or debilitation point in the Rasi (birth chart)2.
Saptavarga Bala (7 Divisional Chart Strength):
Assesses the strength according to dignity of the planet in 7 Vargas (divisional charts)3.
Sama/Visama Bala (Odd/Even Strength):
Assesses the strength of planets as to whether feminine planets are in feminine signs and masculine planets are in masculine
signs in the Rasi (birth chart) and navamsa (marriage chart)4.
Kendradi Bala (Angle Strength):
Assesses strength based on the position of planets in angular, succedent, cadent houses.5.
Dreskana Bala (Decanates Strength):
Assesses strength based on position of masculine and feminine planets in Decanates (drekkanas). All of these components
are based on the position of the planet within the horoscope and divisional charts. Thus, the name Positional Strength:
Sthana Bala.
Dig Bala (Directional Strength):
The planet with the highest dig bala points will be the planet that most guides the person towards what they want in life. If a
planet does not meet the minimum requirements for this strength, then that planet cannot guide the person towards
are stronger when born during the day and some are stronger at night. The lord of the year, month and day also come into
play.
Time is the force that brings events to pass, thus the planets that are strong in Kala Bala, exert the strongest force in the
horoscope while running their periods (dasas and antardasas). The native will feel the effects of these planets more than
others and remember them throughout life.
Saturn rules Kala Bala as Saturn in Kronos or Time personified and Saturn rules longevity, the individuals time here on
Earth.
The Sun: The person will take note of and remember those things having to do with power and authority, with inspiration
and leadership. Events transpiring that have to do with the government and politics will mark the native very strongly.
Mars: Events involving sports, prowess and logic will mark the native. The siblings and competition will also be remembered
more than other things. Jupiter: Events involving learning, religion, philosophy and children will strongly mark the native.
Mercury: Events involving humor, management, friendship and business will be remembered and will mark most strongly
the native.
Moon: Life changes and emotional states will be most recalled by the native.
Venus: Comfort, luxuries, romantic partners and the give or take of partnership will strongly mark the native.
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