aspects of rahu ketu---- REFERENCES

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References regarding Nodal Aspects

 

1. Uttara Kalamrita by Kalidasa, by Dr. P. S. Sastri, Edition 2001,

page 43 under "Notes" (According to Parasara, Rahu aspects 5, 7, 9,

and 12 fully, 2 and 10 by half, and 3 and 6 by quarter.)

 

2. J. N. Bhasin: Art of Prediction, 2002(First Edition 1982), page

16 (Jupiter-like 5,7 & 9 aspects)

 

3. James Braha: The Art & Practice of Ancient Hindu Astrology, 2001,

p 388-390 (according to sage Parasara 5,7 & 9 aspects)

 

4. Sanjay Rath: Vimsottari & Udu Dasaa, Jyotish Foundation chapter,

1.4.1.4; 1.4.1.5, 1.4.1.9

 

http://www.sjcerc.com/resources/books/vud/

 

5. Sanjay Rath: Crux of Vedic Astrology, 1998, page 115, 117, 119,

133, 139, 181, 249 etc

 

6. P.V.R. Narasimha Rao: Lessons on Vedic Astrology, Lesson 4, Key

Points 12

 

http://vedicastro.home.comcast.net/book1.htm

 

7. V.K. Choudhry: System's Approach for Interpreting Horoscopes,

2002 (First Edition 1991), page 7 (Jupiter-like 5,7 & 9 aspects)

 

8. David Hawthorne, V.K. Choudhry: Astrology for Life, 2000, page 9

(Jupiter-like 5, 7 & 9th aspects)

 

9. Bal Krishna Singh Hatia: K.P. & Astrology, Year Book 1999,

page 26 (Rahu`s 5th and 9th aspects)

 

10. K. Balachandran: K.P. & Astrology, Year Book 2002, page 82 &

84 (Kethu's 7th, 9th and 12th aspects)

 

 

 

 

 

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<jyotish_vani wrote:

>

> To the best of my recollection, the nodes are not even mentioned

in

> Brihajjataka. Some jyotishis of western origin have forwarded the

> hypothesis that the absence of nodes in Brihajjataka proves (to

them)

> that Varahamihir came before Parashara. Others are astounded on

> hearing that because generally the 'feeling' is that Parashara was

> older than Varahamihira.

>

> In BPHS, as I have indicated quoting page and verse

(Astrotreasures

> that survived time) the obvious discrepancy and conflicting

opinions

> about ownership of nodes between the beginning and later part of

BPHS

> (at least the popular Sharma version).

>

> For what it is worth, I wholeheartedly agree with you that

> mythological symbolism should be cautiously applied to jyotish and

> not unconditionally or too literally!

>

> RR

>

> , "kadrudra" <kadrudra@>

> wrote:

> >

> > Dear friends,

> >

> > The Classical texts of Vedic Astrology DO NOT mention much of

RAHU

> > AND KETHU. They are of course considered as planets. GRAHA is

one

> > which can be perceived (YAD GRAAHYO TAD GRAHAH = one which can

be

> > caught); but Rahu and Kethu CATCH the planets by themselves and

> there

> > is no eclipse to these nodes. So, classically, there are not

> Grahas;

> > but are given the status of Shadow planets = Chaayaa Graha.

> >

> > They CAN NOT own any Rashi, and even do not have any DriShTi ie

> > aspect. Arguing that nodes have aspects - is like saying that

> shadows

> > can cast light on others! Yet, there are a few COHERENT points

like

> > Kendra/Kona/Upachaya etc from the nodes, where the other planets

> FEEL

> > their effects. These points from the nodes are taken as aspects

by

> > some, which has no CLASSICAL proof or basis.

> >

> > Whether Kethu has head or not, does not matter here. Mythology

can

> > give hints but not astro-dicta. Do you believe that Varaha

Mihira

> in

> > his Brihajjataka does not mention Rahu and Kethu in major

decisive

> > cases?!

> >

> >

> > yours

> > KAD

> >

> >

> >

> > , Jyotish Learner

> > <vedicastro_mind@> wrote:

> > >

> > > Dear Nalini Ji,

> > >

> > > Simple he is spiritual.

> > > I am not learned scholar like you so I may not be able to

give

> > you proper reason plz forgive me.

> > > Since he is headless he doesnt aspect.

> > > In Kaliyug Rahu and Ketu are not considered as planets.

> > > Yes these are "Chaya Grahas".

> > >

> > > Some consider Rahu as benefic and Ketu as malefic they

behave

> as

> > their sign lords.

> > > Plz Learned Guru Jis forgive me if I am wrong as well as

Nalini

> > Ji.

> > >

> > > Happy Learning till then

> > >

> > > Regards,

> > > J.L

> > >

> > >

> > > auromirra19 <nalini2818@> wrote:

> > > Dear JL,

> > > If ketu does not aspect, then why is he called mokshakaraka.

> being

> > > karaka why does he not have drishti? it is said because rahu

and

> > > ketu are chaya grahas, those who do not have rasmi- the

rays.Then

> > > are these two not considered planets at all? Please explain.

> > > Regards

> > > Nalini

> > > , Jyotish Learner

> > > <vedicastro_mind@> wrote:

> > > >

> > > > how can ketu aspects its totally wrong he is headless he

doesnt

> > > have any aspect.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > regards,

> > > > j.l

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > shriji002 <shriji002@> wrote:

> > > > respected astrologers

> > > >

> > > > please tell what are aspects of rahu,ketu.some say rahu

> > > > aspects 5,9,7,12 houses. and ketu aspects houses that rahu

> > aspects.

> > > > ie. 3,6,11.houses from it.

> > > > some say ketu aspects 5,7,9,12 houses from it.

> > > > which view is correct.

> > > >

> > > > also what impact will solar eclipse have,and till when will

> > > > the effect last.

> > > >

> > > > regards

> > > > shri

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