Avasthas (Planetary Disposition)

[Guest guest]

Dear tw, Ron,

and Group,

 

TW, thanks for

all that research. I have also finally found the time to look, and also

found the references you are speaking about with respect to the planetary dispositions,

and according to the KP Readers, (my Edition of the 6 KP Readers is the 8th

– year 2000 on page 62 in Readers 3 and 5 under “Role of Sub”)

many of these states are definitely

specific KP considerations – including being hosted by a friend or enemy.

Vargottama also appears to be a KP consideration, so that makes Navamsa acceptable

for use in KP.

 

So my take

is that, depending on the preference

of how each of us as unique and individual astrologers elects to read and

analyze charts, we at least now know that these planetary dispositions are not

totally off limits in KP, and

that it is KP acceptable to weigh

a planets strength and weakness for synthesis and integration with star and sub

lords when reading charts KP style. I would also say that because a few of

these avasthas**(see below if unfamiliar) are

mentioned in the KP Readers, I wouldn’t see where at least a good portion

of the 10 or 12 categories relative to planetary disposition are off limits

when weighing a planets state prior to making a final assessment.

 

Maybe the

best way to avoid stepping on each other’s toes around here - and

ultimately causing unnecessary bruising (OUCH

J) – is by practicing tolerance

- like allowing each one of us the freedom of personal choice –for example

- usage (or not) of the above – while also simultaneously appreciating the experience and opinions

of the seasoned KP practitioners on this list – which is invaluable.

(Thanks guys). Maybe the consideration that some decisions are simply best left

up to the discretion of each astrologer as to what works (or not) for you, and what you are personally comfortable with – especially a bit

of tolerance for us new “old fogies” trying to learn new

astrological tricks – like KP - without throwing away ALL our old and

useful astrological tools and toolboxes that we worked a lifetime to acquire –

as long as these tools are KP approved. J And maybe

we can agree to be given the individual freedom to use (or not) avasthas and

Navamsa on list – like agree to disagree? J I can

live with that. I just wanted it “officially” sorted out as there

seemed to be some confusion and mixed opinions surrounding these issues as to

whether or not they were KP approved…J

 

So thanks once

again to everyone for all your opinions, your take on this, your contributions,

and the research that was turned up…We are making progress as a group…(Are

we having fun yet? J) I need to quiet down now and get

other things in life done – Thanks for listening to me ramble on in my

search for KP truths… Have a great week-end everyone…

 

All

the Best,

Sandy

Crowther

http://www.jupitersweb.com

 

**(For those not familiar with

Avasthas, they are basically the disposition of a planet, and classified in categories

such as: (1.) Deeptha, illuminated or exalted; (2) Swastha, healthy, owning its

own sign, (3) Mudita, joyous, owning a friendly sign; (4) Shanthi, quiet,

placed in auspicious subdivisions (5) Shakta, powerful, NO Vakra, in

retrogression, (6) Peedya, tormented, occupying the last quarter of a sign, (7)

Vikal, mutilated, when a planet is combust, (8) Khala, mischievous when it is

debilitated, (9) Mulatrikona or Mooltrikona sign and (10) Ashubha,

inauspicious, when the planet is in its atichara or accelerated motion.)