Two planet combinations (Su-Mo combination)

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Two planet

combinations (Su-Mo combination)

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Even though we came up to this much understanding about this

combination this seems to be scarcely enough to be useful in real life result

derivation in horoscope to convincingly argue that we know enough basic rules

related to 2-planet combinations and to derive enough results that reflect

actual experience. There must be some more rules hiding from view that must

help us in result derivation related to planet base - simple combining of significance

will not suffice the real purpose. The common truth is that - what ever looks

so simple at initial look - may not be so simple as it may seem to be - when we

approach it, and dedicate ourselves to understanding the truths behind. With

this understanding, let is look for some more possibilities.

Kalapurusha

and Planets

Moon is the lord of 4th house Kalapurusha chart, and Sun is

of 5th house. Definitely the conjunction of Sun and Moon should cause the

Rajayoga known as Kendra-Trikonadhipa yoga, since 4th is a Kendra and 5th a

Trikona. Thus this combination is sure to bestow some good results in both Sun

dasa and Moon dasa as per the rules put forward by Parasara. Laghu Parasari

states -

If the lord of a Kendra and a Trikona

are together, it will produce a Rajayoga. (The results of which will come into

play in their respective Vimsottari Dasas).

- Leghu

Parasari

Usually the Raja yogas are supposed to provide good results

such as power, authority, wealth, good social status, good family life,

vehicles, intelligence and success in many fields and endeavors. Help from all

quarters should come and popularity should be easy to gain. Does the actual experience reflect this - the

example charts should help us to verify this. But an important rule regarding

2-planet combinations surface here.

Rule 3: Considering the Kalapurusha

chart and related houses, the possible house lord combinations and the related

results should be derived and attributed to every 2-planet combination.

This is a fundamental rule and approach we cannot fail to

consider, not only regarding this combination but also for all the other

2-planet combinations that we may study.

Dasa results and 2-planet

combinations

Dasa results are some thing which usually consider and

combine significance of various planets for primary result derivation. If it is

so, if the same rule of combining significance applies to 2-planet combinations

as well, then for sure, the dasa results predicted for Sun Dasa Moon Antara and

Moon Dasa Sun Antara should provided us some possible results that we can apply

to Su-Mo combination as well. Thus the rule -

Rule 4: Dasa-Antara results can be

applied to 2-planet combinations and vice versa, since both of them depend on

combining of significance for primary result derivation.

Let us see what results this approach can provide us with.

Let us see what Horaratna has to say-

In the dasa of Sun and antara of

Moon, success over the enemies, gain of

wealth, meeting the relatives, lack of diseases and healthy body, and

other good results can be predicted.

- Hora

ratna

In the dasa of Moon and antara of

Sun, good social status, money, wealth, grains (ample food), birth of children,

success over the enemies, good intellect, help and happiness from relatives etc

can be predicted.

- Hora

ratna

Note that as if in a Rajayoga only good results are given

above. Sun and Moon are friends to each other and so naturally considering

their significance deriving positive results alone can be expected and that is

what we see in the above quotes. Thus a rule to remember is -

Rule 5: The mutual friendship or

enmity of the planets should be considered in deriving the results for 2-planet

combinations.

Thus naturally we will see that Su-Mo combination should give

many good results. But for sure you know that it is not merely the good results

that this combination indicates. This is one of the dreaded combinations

causing many bad results also for sure. Why? And what are those bad results?

Let us look at some possibilities -

Sun a malefic with weak Moon

another malefic

Sun is malefic and should generally indicate many bad

results. Similarly a weak Moon is also considered as malefic and should

indicate many bad results. Strength of Moon depends much on Pakshabala, and a

weak Moon (Moon with less Pakshabala or Moon near to Amavasi) is considered

weak. Skanda hora states that -

Moon of Krishna Chaturdasi

(14th Tithi in black fortnight) should be considered as weak. After that (the

Moon in Krishna Chaturdasi

and Amavasi) till the till the Kuhu lasts (Till the Amavasi lasts, i.e. till

the Suklapaksha Pradhama begins) Moon is considered very weak.

- Skanda

Hora

This is the weak Moon that is especially considered as

malefic. Mihira states that `the weak Moon should be treated as a

malefic'. If that is not enough, see the

most authentic quote from the astrology Upanishad Skanda hora (Jyotishmati

Upanishad) itself.

If Moon is waning (and is near to

Amavasi) then, even if it is strong in other ways, it should be considered as

weak. This weakness when reaches its culmination (in Krishna Chaturdasi

and Amavasi) Moon becomes malefic.

- Skanda

Hora

Thus clearly in most cases when Sun and Moon are together we

have clear combination of two malefics. What are the results that should be

attributed to this combination? Do we have any quotes available? Yes, for sure

we have. While dealing with Sun Dasa Moon Antara results Parasara states -

In Sun's dasa and Moon's antara,

then distress to wife and children, failures in ventures, disputes with others,

loss of servants, antagonism with the king (government) and destructions of

wealth and grains will be the effects if the Moon is weak and is associated

with a malefic (for sure Sun is a malefic).

- Parasara

Hora

Note that all the results derived here are inauspicious, and

is diametrically opposite to the good results mentioned till now! How can the

same combination give both good and bad results - that to diametrically

opposite results?! Yes, it is possible and that itself is the uniqueness of

this Su-Mo combination - it can raise the native or destroy him all together.

In several instances you may find only good results if there is sufficient

distance (less proximity) between Sun and Moon, and many bad results will

surface if they are very close by - i.e. if it is Krishna Chaturdasi or

Amavasi.

Proximity and 2-planet combinations

As clear from the above results proximity of planets is

something that should be considered while deriving results related to 2-planet

combinations. As per ancient indian astrology, considering proximity is

synonymous with considering divisions (vargas) in result derivation. In the

case of Moon this could be the Tithi as well. Here we don't want to consider

divisions (which in itself is another big subject), but as far as Su-Mo

combination is concerned it becomes clear that the results varies much based on

the Tithi in which the birth took place (i.e. based on the distance between Sun

and Moon).

Rule 7: Proximity of planets should

be considered while deriving results related to 2-planet combinations.

Even if Sun and Moon are in the same sign, the tithi could be

Krishna Dwadasi (12th), Krishna Trayodasi (13th), Krishna Chaturdasi (14th),

Amavasi (15th), Sukla Pradhama (1st), Sukla Dwiteeya (2nd) or Sukla Triteeya

(3rd). It is also possible that the birth took place in Amavasi but Sun and

Moon are in different signs. The inauspicious results predicted for Su-Mo

combination apply especially when Sun and Moon are in the same sign, and is

very close by. The auspicious results predicted for Su-Mo combination apply

especially when Sun and Moon are in the

same sign, but not much close by. Divisions and Tithi and Nityayoga could be of

much help in determining the proximity of Sun and Moon and changing the

derivations accordingly. Elaborating all the possible results related to such

combinations is a tedious task. But some points of special importance should be

noted here.

If tithi is not in Krishna Chaturdasi, Amavasi or Suklapaksha

Pradhama a bit weightage could be given to the auspicious results. But it is

Amavasi definably the following results apply.

If the birth takes place in

Amavasi, the native would be addicted to sexual pleasures, would be after the

pleasures and happiness of life. He would be sexually capable (handsome), weak,

and would be much troubled by scarcity or need for money and wealth.

- Jataka

Saradeepa

[Let me ask a cute question here - Is it that Pournami (Full

Moon day) always gives good results? I don't think so. A malefic in 7th from

moon should indicate several bad results as well - right? Look into it - and

come out with new insights]

Another important result to be noted is that if the birth

took place in Suklapaksha Pradhama, the chance of immature death is high. Look

at the following quote -

If the birth took place in

Suklapaksha Pradhama, the native may be alive for 3 days or 3 months only. But

if this period is covered without worries then he will have a long life ahead

possibly even upto 100 years.

- Jataka

Saradeepa

Rule 8: Tithi and Nityayoga is of

special importance and should be considered while deriving results based on

Su-Mo combination.

In any case it should be noted that a birth that took place

when Sun and Moon are together (i.e. when Moon is weak) indicate, many diseases

and health problems in childhood. Also note that Moon is the natural

significator (nisargika karaka) for childhood.

Rule 9: The natural significance of

the planets and the period they signify could be considered for deriving or

attributing results related to

specific periods of life - if any such results are indicated by the 2-planet

combination under consideration.

I request the learners to dive deep into this subject of

Sun-Moon proximity and come up with more valuable observations and derivations.

Other considerations and

possibilities

Sage Vasishta tells us that Su-Mo combination can indicate

`Poverty' and Vasanta raja tells us that this combination can indicate

`fear from government or authority'.

What do you think the logic behind these derivations could be?

For the native to run after money and to gather it much - the

mind should be strong, ego should be high, and weakness controlled. But this is

not the case when Sun and Moon are together - Moon is weak means mind is weak,

bad habits and weaknesses high. If Sun is strong in such a chart then the

native becomes uninterested in money, even though he would be highly creative,

would excel in mathematics science and every search after the unknown. He would

be dedicated, would be after the secrets and occult behind everything - but

still uninterested in money. Thus naturally in both cases - the money problems

are sure to happen.

Ramakrishna Paramahamsa had Sun and Moon together in a single

sign (Suklapaksha Dwiteeya) - and you can refer to other horoscopes with

similar combination to verify these results.

 

Sun is the significator of government or authority, and that

sun is afflicting the Moon (i.e. the native himself) in the above combination,

and definitely fear is associated with the mind, i.e. Moon- that is why the

derivation `fear from government or

authority'.

Rule 10: If some special results

are attributed by some sages to any 2-planet combinations, such derivations

should be given special importance - because they will actualize for sure.

Houses - how they affect the

2-planet combinations?

[This is again a big subject - I will address this question

another day]

We will continue this discussion on two planet combinations

in the coming days and explore more into the possibilities and compare the

derivations with actual observed results.

 

- Written by Sreenadh OG