Ashtakavarga System

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Hopefully members won't object (too much) if I add my thoughts on this...

 

I agree with Swamy that, on the face of it, Saturn's transit through the

sign which he contributes a positive point would logically be considered

more favourable than when his contribution is negative. In pdk's chart,

Saturn contributes a positive point in the first kaksha (if I'm not

mistaken).

However, in my opinion, Ashtakavarga is a complex system with it's own

unique method for prediction, just as the Parashara and Jaimini systems

(also) have their own unique methods.

 

As an example I paste (below) some basic questions (and answers) from a

recognised teacher of the Ashtakavarga system...more can be seen from the

following website http://krushna.sageasita.com

 

**1) What about traditional planetary classifications such as benefic,

malefic, and neutral?

Benefic planets are those that receive more than 4 points in their

ashtakavarga.

Malefic planets are those that receive less than 4 points in their

ashtakavarga.

Neutral planets are those that receive exactly 4 points in their

ashtakavarga.

 

2) What about traditional aspects? Do they apply?

Standard Vedic aspects apply: All planets aspect the 7th from themselves:

Saturn aspects the 3rd, 7th, and 10th from itself; Mars aspects the 4th,

7th, and 8th from itself, while Jupiter aspects the 5th, 7th, and 9th from

itself. However, the aspects of benefics are always malefic, while the

aspects of malefics are always benefic. This is the special effect we get in

KAS - which stands for Krushna's Ashtakavarga System.

 

Benefics (planets with more than 4 points) aspect malefically with equal

points. (If Jupiter has 6 points, he aspects malefically with 6 points.)

Malefics (planets with less than 4 points) aspects benefically with their

point minus 8. (If Saturn has 3 points, he aspects benefically with 5

points.)

Neutrals (planets with 4 points) aspect neutral with 4 points. (If Mercury

has 4 points, he aspects with 4 neutral points.) Refer to Lesson 3 for more

clarity

 

3) Why are natural benefics supposed to be bad in Kendras?

Again, natural benefics usually have more than 4 points, meaning that their

aspect on the Kendra being aspected will be negative. Since Kendra's are

more important houses for action, a negative aspect causes more problems

here than on other houses.**

 

So we can clearly see there's a fundamental difference here between the

malefic/benefic classifications as per the Ashtakavarga system and

Parashara's system (as per lordship).

 

Considering pdk's chart for a moment, it should be noted that Saturn

transiting Leo will aspect bhukti lord Moon; and, according to the rules of

Parashara, Saturn is a functional malefic who's aspect is unfavourable. One

might consider this in light of the recent discussions had with pdk

regarding his health problem and the connection Moon has with Jupiter. I

won't delve into this any further as my opinion was already given to pdk and

I have nothing more to add to that.

 

I just wanted to point out (mainly) that Ashtakavarga is a unique and

complex system that has it's own set of rules...

 

Please Note:

This is my opinion only and is not intended to challenge anyone else's.

 

Best Wishes,

Mrs. Wendy

http://JyotishVidya.com

jyotish-vidya

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