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Om Gan Ganapataye Namaha (3x)

Brahmā Murari Tripurāndhakāri

Bhānu Shashī Bhūmi-suto Budhascha

Guru-sca Shukra Shani Rāhu Ketava

Kurvanthu Sarve Mama Suprabatham

Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti

Chant to the Nine Planets (Navagrahas)

Week 3

• Mangala and Shani

• Review Grahas

• Review Bhavas

• Grahas in bhavas

• Planetary aspects

• Start in on the 12 Rashis

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Significations of the Grahas

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Mangala (‘auspicious’): nothing ventured, nothing gained

• Qualities: intense, throbbing, agitating,

penetrating, aggressive, inflaming

• Gender: male

• Planetary cabinet: army-commander chief

• Caste: kshatriya (warrior)

• Significations: vital energy, will power, strength

and courage, assertiveness, impulsiveness,

competitiveness, piercing intellect,

independent, individualistic, innovative

• Health:

• Head, arms, neck, adrenals

• Dosha: pitta

• Dhatu: rakta dhatu (red blood cells), function is jivana (life-giving), psychological attributes includes competitiveness, enthusiasm, ambition, courage, passion

• Relationships: siblings

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Vakra (cruel, hostile), Asraja (formed of blood), Angāraka (red in color), Bhumi Suto (son of Earth)

Mangala-types

• Average build, slender waistline, good

muscle tone

• Skin has rosy tint and eyes are piercing

• Self-assured, strong-willed, eager to

take on challenges

• Seek out adventure and take risks

• Resourceful and determined to

succeed

• Self-sufficient, assertive and

independent

• Thrives on competition

• Enterprising mind and innovator or

pioneers in thought – game changer

• Type-A personality

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Shani (‘slow-goer’): feet firmly planted on the ground

• Qualities: rigid, constricting, obstructing,

devitalizing, contracting

• Gender: neuter

• Planetary cabinet: servant

• Caste: sudra

• Significations: responsibility, obligations,

patience, discipline, caution, detachment,

focus, delays, obstacles, struggles, penny-

pinching, loyal, calculated risks, administration

• Health

• Knees, legs, large intestine and colon, elimination functions

• Dosha: vata

• Dhatu: mamsa dhatu (muscles), function is lepana (plastering, which gives strength), psychological attributes includes fortitude, ambition, determination, ability to shoulder responsibility.

• Relationships: elderly

7Manda (lazy, dull); Pangu (lame);

Kaunapa (feeding upon corpses)

Shani-types

• Thin and slender-framed

• Dry, cool skin and prominent bones

with stiff or cracking joints, thin hair and

brittle nails

• One or more “crooked” features (teeth,

nose, smile)

• Reserved and can appear detached

and austere

• Dependable, responsible and loyal

• Hard working with great inner strength

• Determined and ambition, but in a

deliberate, strategic and focused

manner

• Gift of patience and good at spiritual

austerities

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Shani versus Mangala

• Both master technicians: science, medicine, manufacturing

• Both are leaders

‒ Shani: leader of the masses, mature industries, politics

‒ Mangala: free-wheeling, pioneering style perfect for start-ups and

entrepreneurial concerns relying on innovation)

• Both are ambitious, competitive and driven

‒ Shani: in it for the long-haul, takes time to strategize, steady and

focused, never taking his eye off the goal. Proceeds with extreme

caution, one step at a time, rarely discouraged by a few

setbacks.

‒ Mangala: less patient, wants it now and wants it his way, makes

things happen by hook or crook. No problem operating outside

the realm of possibilities. Quick and forceful in his approach.

• Shani and Mangala together in the chart

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Weekday Rulership, Color, Gemstone 10

Graha Weekday Color Gemstone

Surya Sunday Copper-red Ruby, red garnet

Chandra Monday White Pearls, moonstone

Mangala Tuesday Blood-red Red coral, pink coral

Budha Wednesday Green Emerald, jade

Guru Thursday Golden-yellow Yellow citrine, yellow topaz

Shukra Friday Opaque white Diamond, clear quartz

Shani Saturday Dark blue Blue sapphire, lapis lazuli

Rahu Saturday Smokey black Hessonite garnet

Ketu Tuesday Variegated Cat's eye, tiger-eye

Graha review11

• Surya: Vitality, confidence, consistency, leadership, strength of

character, desire to shine and be recognized

• Chandra: Emotional body, emotional connectedness, emotional

happiness and peace of mind, motherly love, nurturing, caring

• Mangala: Courage, passion, enthusiasm, call to action, risk-taking,

need for adventure, competitiveness

• Budha: Intellect, curiosity, learning, skills, discrimination, manual

dexterity, communications, adaptability

• Guru: Higher knowledge, wisdom, spiritual studies, hope, optimism,

upliftment, generosity, Gurus

• Shukra: Love, joy, beauty, creativity, social grace, union with others,

pleasures in life

• Shani: Discipline, responsibilities, commitment, hard work, struggles,

obstacles . . . and our deepest spiritual lessons.

Lagna

2B 12B

11B

10B4B

5B 9B

8B

7B

6B

3B

• Personality, confidence, self-esteem,

mental-emotional make-up.

• Personal relationship: oneself.

• Material and non-material resources

(including cash flow and daily income),

food, speech, oral traditions.

• Personal relationship: extended family.

• Higher intelligence and its

creative expression,

inclinations of the mind,

spiritual practices, advising,

counseling or instructing

• Relationships: children

• Marriage, business partnerships, all

contractual relationships.

• Relationships: spouse

• Daily health routines, the effort required

to secure sufficient resources, litigation,

lawsuits, acute illness and disease.

• Relationships: enemies

• Transformation, upheavals, purification,

unexpected events, the practice of

ancient sampradayas, esoteric studies,

psychology, chronic illness and death.

Relationship: spouse’s family (in-laws).

• Higher education, philosophy,

ethics and morals, spiritual

and religious inclinations,

overseas travel.

• Relationships: teachers, gurus,

father

• Career and worldly

involvement, rank, prestige,

professional status.

• Relationships: people of

authority, such as a boss.

• Mundane aspirations and goals, financial gains, social status, association with organizations.

• Relationships: friends

• Peace of mind, emotional

stability and contentment,

home and land, formal

education.

• Relationships: mother

• Intellect, personal interests

and hobbies, skills and talents,

sciences, short travels,

competitive sports, courage,

fortitude.

• Relationship: siblings

• Liberation, meditative practices, non-for-

profit endeavors, pilgrimages or places of

spiritual pursuit (monasteries, ashrams,

retreats), places of confinement (hospitals,

mental wards).

Homework: Grahas in bhavas in your own birth chart

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Lagna

2B 12B

11B

10B4B

5B 9B

8B

7B

6B

3B

• Surya: bhava placement shows where we

want to accomplish things, shine, express ourselves and receive recognition.

• Chandra: bhava placement shows that area of life where we seek emotional happiness, peace of mind and emotional security.

• Mangala: bhava placement represents the area of life where we express passion and enthusiasm, display individualistic and competitive tendencies

• Budha: bhava placement shows that area of life where, on the one hand, we display a high degree of adaptability, interest and versatility but, on the other hand, are changeable and fickle

• Guru: bhava placement shows the area of life where we apply our intelligence and

wisdom and seek higher knowledge. It is where we are generous and giving to others and where divine grace enters our life

• Shukra: bhava placement indicates the area of life where we seek to satisfy our desires in life and where joy, happiness and personal fulfillment are derived

• Shani: bhava placement indicates where we must assume additional responsibilities and where hard work and perseverance is required in order to reap the benefits associated with his bhava’s areas of life.

Planetary Aspects (Chapter 7)

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Lagna

Surya

4B

7B

10B

2B 12B

6B 8B

3B11B

5B 9B

A graha has the ability to activate other bhavas and grahas in

those bhavas. All grahas (except Rahu-Ketu) aspect the 7th

bhava from its own bhava location.

Planetary Aspects (Dhristi)15

Lagna

4B

7B

10B

2B 12B

6B 8B

3B11B

5B 9B

Surya

Lagna

Guru

4B

7B

10B

2B 12B

6B 8B

3B11B

5B 9B

Graha Aspects: Guru’s aspects are 5-7-9 16

Lagna

4B

7B

10B

2B 12B

6B 8B

3B11B

5B 9B

Guru

Lagna

Mangala

4B

7B

10B

2B 12B

6B 8B

3B11B

5B 9B

Graha Aspects: Mangala’s aspects are 4-7-817

Lagna

4B

7B

10B

2B 12B

6B 8B

3B

11B

5B 9B

Mangala

Lagna

Shani

4B

7B

10B

2B 12B

6B 8B

3B11B

5B 9B

Graha Aspects: Shani’s aspects are 3-7-1018

Lagna

4B

7B

10B

2B 12B

6B 8B

3B11B

5B 9B

Shani

Practice Chart19

(Ma)

(Ma)

(MA)

(Jp)

(Jp)(Jp)

(Sa)

(Ve)

(Me)

(Su)

(Mo)

(Sa)

(Sa)

• All grahas: 7th aspect; Mangala: 4-7-8; Guru: 5-7-9; Shani: 3-7-10

Chart Exercise: Birth chart 20

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The 12 Rashis

Archetypal energy of a rashi

Planetary Ruler, 50%

Gender, 15%

Element, 20%

Modality, 15%

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Four Major Factors

• Planetary ruler: one of the 7 grahas

• Element: air, fire, water, earth

• Modality: cardinal, fixed, dual

• Gender: masculine, feminine

1. Aries (Mars)

2. Taurus (Venus)

3. Gemini (Mercury)

4. Cancer (Moon)

5. Leo (Sun)

6. Virgo (Mercury)

7. Libra (Venus)

8. Scorpio (Mars)

9. Sagittarius (Jupiter)

10. Capricorn (Saturn)

11. Aquarius (Saturn)

12. Pisces (Jupiter)

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Planetary rulers (50%)

Aries, ruled by Mangala

• Aries is a rashi of adventure, ambition, courage,

exuberance and spontaneity.

• Archetypal nature and inclinations:

‒ independent, with a strong personal orientation

‒ initiating, pioneering and outgoing

‒ willful, headstrong and passionate

‒ impatient, impulsive, direct and assertive

• Grahas in Aries are action-oriented, enthusiastic and

independent. They express themselves unhesitatingly, for

they come from a place of courage and passion.

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Taurus, ruled by Shukra

• Taurus takes an interest in the worldly, creative and

sensual aspects of life, valuing material comforts,

personal relationships and family.


‒ stability and endurance

‒ deep appreciation for nature and its rhythms

‒ desire for material security

‒ creative expression using the earth element, such as in

pottery making, wood carving and various other arts and

crafts

• Grahas in earth-ruled Taurus are determined, methodical and grounded. Taurus-occupying grahas are bent on

material manifestation and have many creative gifts.

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Gemini, ruled by Budha

• Gemini promotes curiosity, the pursuit of intellectual interests

and the development of verbal skills, such as writing,

teaching and oration. The air element makes this rashi

academically oriented.


‒ open-minded

‒ intellectual dexterity

‒ versatile, changeable and adaptable

‒ appreciation for knowledge and learning

‒ restless and/or anxious

• Grahas in Gemini become adaptable and require constant stimulation and change. They are inquisitive, communicative

and focused on learning

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Cancer, ruled by Moon

• Cancer has a strong desire for giving and receiving love and

nurturance. For Cancer, home is the foundation for emotional

security.


‒ sympathetic, emotionally centered, warm-hearted

‒ in tune with the environment

‒ emotionally connected with others

‒ maternal

• Grahas in Cancer experience the world through the lens of

emotions and feelings, and display a certain degree of

sensitivity and changeability. They are oriented toward home and family life and are greatly influenced by their

environment.

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Leo, ruled by Surya

• Enthusiastic and high-spirited Leo maintains a positive

outlook on life. This Surya-ruled rashi displays an air of

dignity, independence and strength. It is the rashi of

leaders and leadership.


‒ confident and independent

‒ desire for honor, respect and prestige

‒ high expectations and aspirations

‒ paternalistic

• Grahas in Leo are creatively inspired and take pride in

their accomplishments―which are many. They strive for recognition and honor and operate in a steady and

consistent manner.

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Virgo, ruled by Budha

• This earth-ruled rashi loves practical knowledge. It instills

the ability to analyze, order and discern and is directed

towards mundane endeavors.


‒ discriminating and inquiring

‒ cautious, conventional and dependable

‒ craftsmanship and manual dexterity

‒ interest in health and healing

• Grahas in earth-ruled Virgo become practical and

resourceful and have a strong desire for self-sufficiency.

They are intellectually oriented and perfectionistic.

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Libra, ruled by Shukra

• Libra strives for harmony and fairness in relationships. Like

Taurus, this Shukra-ruled rashi is immensely creative,

particularly when it comes to music, poetry, dance and

painting.


‒ keenly focused on relationships

‒ diplomatic, kind and socially adept

‒ refined, creative expression

‒ strong sense of justice

• Grahas in Libra become more relationship-centered, tactful

and artistically adept. The air element of Libra provides a social orientation to grahas that are placed in this rashi

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Scorpio, ruled by Mangala

• Scorpio directs its attention towards investigating the

depths of any issue or individual. It is an intense and

powerful rashi, promoting deep transformation.


‒ proclivity towards the occult and mystery sciences

‒ probing intellect and keen insights

‒ upheavals, breaks and sudden crises

‒ secretive, unconventional or eccentric

• Grahas in Scorpio develop great depth of understanding

on matters that they signify. They are agents of change,

ushering in transformative events that catalyze personal and spiritual growth.

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Sagittarius, ruled by Guru

• Sagittarius is an expansive, inspirational and uplifting

rashi that loves sharing knowledge and wisdom with

others.


‒ spiritual, law-abiding and morally inclined

‒ a love for sharing knowledge through teaching, preaching

or advising

‒ hope-inspired, optimistic and enthusiastic

‒ independent and willful

• Grahas in Sagittarius become more expansive. They set

their sights on high-minded goals and aspirations, and

require freedom to follow their hopes and dreams and have great vision.

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Capricorn, ruled by Shani

• Earth-ruled Capricorn is practical, disciplined and self-

sufficient. Organization and administration is the specialty of

this rashi.


‒ methodical and disciplined

‒ practical, hardworking and industrious

‒ business-oriented

‒ desire for material achievements and success

‒ frugal and cautious

• Grahas in Capricorn become focused, realistic, industrious and enterprising. They are concerned with success in the

material realm and inclined towards business and commerce.

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Aquarius, ruled by Shani

• Aquarius is expert at structuring and organizing concepts on

the abstract, intellectual realm, often directing its focus

towards science, technology and/or invention. Ruled by a

graha who represents the masses, Aquarius imparts an

interest in humanitarian concerns.


‒ inventive and futuristic

‒ predisposed towards democratic and/or humanitarian

concerns

‒ abstract thinking, concepts and theories

• Grahas in Aquarius take on an edge of unconventionality.

They are forward-thinking and futuristic. Such grahas are driven to advance humanitarian agendas that help improve

the world or save humanity.

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Pisces, ruled by Guru

• Pisces is a rashi of compassion, sensitivity, imagination and

fantasy. This water-ruled rashi supports inspirational forms of

expression, such as dance, music and devotional spiritual

practices.


‒ friendly, compassionate

‒ Devotional, spiritual wisdom

‒ imaginative, inspirational and creative

‒ fantasy-prone, daydreaming

• Pisces brings out the empathetic and compassionate side

of its occupying grahas. Here they become imbued with creative intelligence and spiritual wisdom.

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Week 4

• Graha Aspects

• Chapter 7

• Finish the 12 Rashis

• Practice

• Rahu and Ketu

• Chapter 6

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