Criterion for an astrologer by Sanjay Rath and MR.Narasimha Rao

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How to see a Jyotisha from a chart?

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Jyotisha is given by planets who have the ability to see

the future (Panapara houses 2,5,8,11). Of these, the fifth

is the controlling house for the future. Jupiter and Rahu

have special aspect on the fifth house, and are the best

astrologers. They are followed by Mars who can aspect

the 8th house. In a chart, planets associated with the

Panapara Houses make a good astrologer. For example,

the Atmakaraka associated with the 11th house is a

sureshot combination for excellence in Jyotish.

Now, since the two chiefs are Jupiter and Rahu, at any

given point of time, two schools of thought will prevail.

One that follows the path of the Maharishi's (Jupiter) and is exceedingly

intelligent, and

the other that follows the ORIGINAL RESEARCH power of Rahu. While Research is

good, it should follow the hypothesis of the Maharishi's. Ravana, the king of

Lanka was

also a great Jyotish, but see where the knowledge led him.. destruction of the

entire

dynasty. He followed the Jyotish path of RAHU and his lineage was completely

destroyed due to the anger of Jupiter. None of us are born Rahu's, it is a

choice we

make. Look at the life of Nostradamus where his entire family was destroyed and

then,

when he changed his ways, burnt the books of Vulcan and used the knowledge by

simultaneously respecting the Church, his second family prospered. This is the

main

difference in that the path of the Maharishi's is full of roses while that of

Rahu is full of

thorns.

There are many in the Mailing lists who question the very foundation of Vedic

Jyotish like

giving arguments that the 8th house is beneficial as it is the 11th (Gains) for

the tenth.

They do not understand the Maharishi's being limited by their senses. Whenever

in such

a doubt, it is best to PRAY TO MAHARISHI VEDAVYASA with the mantra " VYAM

VYASADEVAYA NAMAH " . It is only by His mercy that this knowledge is revealed and

avidya goes.

The first thing to do is to check your own chart for comparative influence of

Rahu &

Jupiter on the Panapara, chiefly the 5th house and see the planets in these

houses. If a

large number of planets influence, then they will aid in getting the knowledge

of Jyotisha.

Qualification of an Astrologer

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Jupiter is the planet of wisdom, discretion, judgment and traditional knowledge.

Mercury

is the planet of speech, solid knowledge, logic and reasoning. These two are the

significators of astrology. The 2nd and 5th houses are important (also 8th). The

2nd is

the house of speech and overall knowledge and awareness. The 5th is the house of

intelligence, intuition and perception. The 8th is the house of occult and also

research.

Some astrologers also have Jovian influence on 10th (karma/action).

Usually Jupiter/Mercury has a strong influence on 2nd/5th in rasi or D-10 or

D-24 for

astrologers. D-10 (dasamsa) is the chart of activities and achievements in

society. D-24

is the chart of learning and knowledge.

In addition, D-27 is the chart of strengths and weaknesses. The 2nd in D-27

shows one's

vaag bala (power of speech) and 5th and 8th show intuition. Those with very

strong

Mercurian/Jovian (esp Jovian) influence on 2nd/5th/8th in D-27 have a knack for

making

correct predictions.

Dasas have a role too. Astrologers go through phases of success and failure.

D-27

Narayana dasa can be helpful.

The 5th house in D-27 (strengths and weaknesses) shows intuition and perception,

which are very important aspects of making predictions. Saturn is the planet of

sluggishness. Sluggishness in using intuition and perception can occur when the

5th

house from the dasa sign as per " D-27 Narayana dasa " contains the arudha pada of

Saturn or strongly aspected by it (use rasi aspects here). The same analysis can

be

done for antardasas etc.

Another related question on Jyotisha

¾ QUESTION BY MS.MANJU

How important is it to have a strong Jupiter to learn vedic astrology and become

a good

astrologer? If Jupiter is debilitated in the 6th house doe that mean it is a

hopeless

situation? What other signs, planets and houses should I check?

9 ANSWER BY MR.NARASIMHA RAO

From 6th, he would aspect 2nd and 10th. He would also own 5th and 8th, two other

key

houses for astrology. I would not call it hopeless.

A lot depends on other horoscopic factors though. How is your Mercury? He is the

secondary significator of astrology and owns 2nd in your case. Also, does

Mercury or

Gemini have a link with your chara atmakaraka?

Chaturvimsamsa/Siddhamsa, denoted as D-24, is important for knowledge related

activities. Dasamsa, denoted as D-10, is important for professional activities.

See

Jupiter's strength in them also.

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