Transit of Retrograde Planets/Latha Stars

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Qn : I believe that the ‘Gochara’ results made available in periodicals

mostly refer to the forward movements of Planets.  I am not sure on this. 

However, I request you, sir, to let me know about any special result of change

for effects of Planets when they are in ‘retrograde’ motion for a particular

period in a house of transit.  Also, I was told that some stars are termed as

‘Latha’ Stars of Planets.  I request you to inform me on this more in

detail.  Thanks – K.P. Sourinathan……

 

Ans : I am making an attempt to give you details to answer above two questions.

 

Q1.  Transit of retrograde planets::

 

Normally, periodical predictions include the results of the period of

retro-gradation (Vakra ghathi) and its results for periods in transit of Planets

in houses, by Astrologers.  However, during this period of retrograde of a

Planet, the effects differ in most cases, related to their nature, houses of

transit and other relevant details.  I will list them below:

 

Before going into details, I would recommend that a comprehensive and a

consolidated study of Power, Position, Aspect, Movement and other details of

each of the Planets in a chart must be listed, and this must be well understood.

 

a.     We know that the Sun, the Moon, and Nodal Planets (Raghu and Ketu)

will not be in retrograde motion from their fixed directional motion. (Raghu and

Ketu always move in retrograde motion – opposite direction – to the forward

motion of other planets);

b.     The following is the period of retrograde motion and Stationary

period from movement of Planet before changing their direction of movement on

either direction:

 

Planet      Distance from SUN          No. of

days          No. of days

               Retro.          

Direct              Stationary          Retrograde

                   

                                   Before –

After       

Mars------- 228º -------132º ------------   3   --------------     80

Mercury---14ºto20º --  17ºto20º ------   1    --------------    

24

Jupiter----- 245º ------ 115º -----------   5    --------------   120

Venus------   29º-------  29º -----------    2   

--------------     42

Saturn----- 251º------- 109º -----------    5   --------------   140

Uranus---- 257º ------ 103º -----------    6   --------------   155

Neptune---259º-------111º -----------     6   --------------   157

Pluto-------  260º------ 100º-----------     7   --------------   160

 

c.      Saturn, Jupiter and Mars (major planets) produce considerable

effect when transiting,especially over the Natalplanets,or ‘sensitive’ parts

of chart.

d.     Whileretrograde planets are ‘stationary’ over the Natal planet

position in a Birth Chart (same or any other planet) or sensitive points

(Kendra, Thrikona, Moolathrikona, or Benefic or malefic points) the effects are

powerful  which could result in some extraordinary unexpected memorable events

to occur either before or after that time, they become stationary. (This must be

related to Desha periods with sub periods etc)

e.      When a Planet in the move to Retrograde (in either direction)

becomes stationary before changing the direction deemed to be more powerful

(positive or negative in quality)in producing effects, and this changes

interpretations in natal chart for its original findings, as Planets changing

‘directions’ radiate great energy on earth and this can change the

‘general’ readings in a birth chart of a Natal for that ‘period’.

f.       Retrograde and stationary Planets are powerful in producing

effect, than when they move in normal direction, especially when the retrograde

Planet turns direct.

g.     A retrograde benefic Planet when transits a favorable position will

intensify the good results.  If the position is unfavorable the evil effects

are reduced to minimum.

h.     It is to be very carefully noted and interpreted, when a Planet gets

retrograde while in transit and enters the previous sign and re-enters the

original sign, in which it was transiting where it was, after getting directed,

make the behaviors of that Planet of transit equal to ‘triple’ transit. 

Consequently, the transit time will be either favorable or unfavorable, as the

case may be, pertaining to the original sign of transit, it was occupying before

turning into retrograde status.

i.       A retrograde malefic planet while transiting afavorable position

will neutralize the benefic results – while, in an unfavorable position the

malefic results will be intensified.

 

 

 

As aforesaid, the results for interpreting a chart at the period of a Planet in

retrograde status, is directly related to various assessments, as well as the

Desha and sub-periods the Natal is passing through at that time.  The intensity

of effects will be many fold with ‘surprises’, and exclusive to the

individual – good or bad.

 

As in a Graph,  the ‘fall’ of the ‘growth’ line will have to be gained

again, to ‘climb’, to cause precious loss of ‘time’ for such recovery. 

This is true in charts, when we see the ‘climb’ and ‘decline’ due to

‘retrograde’ periods of the Planets.

 

2.     Now I will give details on ‘Latha’ Stars of the Planets:

 

a.     The following stars counted from (including) the star occupied by the

referred Planet, in the forward direction.

(i)               Twelfth star of that occupied by The Sun

(ii)            Third star of that occupied by Mars

(iii)         Sixth Star of that occupied by Jupiter

(iv)           Eighth Star of that occupied by Saturn

 

Example:  If the Sun is in the star zone of Chitra, then Sathabisha (Sathayam)

will be its 12th star (including star in which Sun is positioned).

 

b.     The following will be the star counted backward direction from that

occupied, are called ALSO ‘Latha’ stars of the Planets.

 

(i)               The 22nd Star counted from the star occupied by

the Moon

(ii)            The 7th star from that of Mercury.

(iii)         The 5th star from that of Venus.

(iv)           The 9th star from that occupied Raghu and Ketu.

 

Example: If Mercury in Jeyshta Star, then star Uttira will be in Latha position

for the Planet in this ‘rule’.

 

(Natal Star means, the star in which the person is born – Birth star)

 

Some of the ‘indications’ on Latha position of planetary movements:

1.       If the Latha Position of Star position falls on both directions

of a NatalStar, this could indicate sickness and worries.  This will get

magnified or reduced according the contributive Desha Periods during this time

of transit of the moving Planet related to its ‘connections’ in the Natal

chart.

2.       During Sun’s ‘Latha’ over the natal star, the person’s

business could collapse, or family disputes for a woman could go beyond

tolerating limits. ( the Sun moves  1º approximately a day, and would move

13º20’ in 13 days in a star zone)

3.       During Jupiter’s ‘Latha’ over the natal star, there may be

misery and / or death to relation (his chart must also be checked for such

happenings), insecurity and fear could take over.

4.       There will be insurmountable miseries and difficulties from

varied and unexpected sources, if Latha of Raghu and Ketu over the natal star.

5.       During Latha of Venus over natal star there will be quarrels of

all kind leading to separation and or litigation.

6.       During Latha or Moon over the natal star there will be

humiliation and loss of honor (Moon moves in a star zone in a day approximately)

7.       During Latha of Mercury over the natal star there will be loss of

status and other unwanted events.

8.       During Latha of Saturn over the natal star there will be many

difficulties, including danger to ones life.

 

 

Thank you

 

Pathi (1st June 2009)

 

 

 

Qn : I believe that the ‘Gochara’ results made available in periodicals

mostly refer to the forward movements of Planets.  I am not sure on this. 

However, I request you, sir, to let me know about any special result of change

for effects of Planets when they are in ‘retrograde’ motion for a particular

period in a house of transit.  Also, I was told that some stars are termed as

‘Latha’ Stars of Planets.  I request you to inform me on this more in

detail.  Thanks – K.P. Sourinathan……

 

Ans : I am making an attempt to give you details to answer above two questions.

 

Q1.  Transit of retrograde planets::

 

Normally, periodical predictions include the results of the period of

retro-gradation (Vakra ghathi) and its results for periods in transit of Planets

in houses, by Astrologers.  However, during this period of retrograde of a

Planet, the effects differ in most cases, related to their nature, houses of

transit and other relevant details.  I will list them below:

 

Before going into details, I would recommend that a comprehensive and a

consolidated study of Power, Position, Aspect, Movement and other details of

each of the Planets in a chart must be listed, and this must be well understood.

 

a.     We know that the Sun, the Moon, and Nodal Planets (Raghu and Ketu)

will not be in retrograde motion from their fixed directional motion. (Raghu and

Ketu always move in retrograde motion – opposite direction – to the forward

motion of other planets);

b.     The following is the period of retrograde motion and Stationary

period from movement of Planet before changing their direction of movement on

either direction:

 

Planet      Distance from SUN          No. of

days          No. of days

               Retro.          

Direct              Stationary          Retrograde

                   

                                   Before –

After       

Mars------- 228º -------132º ------------   3   --------------     80

Mercury---14ºto20º --  17ºto20º ------   1    --------------    

24

Jupiter----- 245º ------ 115º -----------   5    --------------   120

Venus------   29º-------  29º -----------    2   

--------------     42

Saturn----- 251º------- 109º -----------    5   --------------   140

Uranus---- 257º ------ 103º -----------    6   --------------   155

Neptune---259º-------111º -----------     6   --------------   157

Pluto-------  260º------ 100º-----------     7   --------------   160

 

c.      Saturn, Jupiter and Mars (major planets) produce considerable

effect when transiting,especially over the Natalplanets,or ‘sensitive’ parts

of chart.

d.     Whileretrograde planets are ‘stationary’ over the Natal planet

position in a Birth Chart (same or any other planet) or sensitive points

(Kendra, Thrikona, Moolathrikona, or Benefic or malefic points) the effects are

powerful  which could result in some extraordinary unexpected memorable events

to occur either before or after that time, they become stationary. (This must be

related to Desha periods with sub periods etc)

e.      When a Planet in the move to Retrograde (in either direction)

becomes stationary before changing the direction deemed to be more powerful

(positive or negative in quality)in producing effects, and this changes

interpretations in natal chart for its original findings, as Planets changing

‘directions’ radiate great energy on earth and this can change the

‘general’ readings in a birth chart of a Natal for that ‘period’.

f.       Retrograde and stationary Planets are powerful in producing

effect, than when they move in normal direction, especially when the retrograde

Planet turns direct.

g.     A retrograde benefic Planet when transits a favorable position will

intensify the good results.  If the position is unfavorable the evil effects

are reduced to minimum.

h.     It is to be very carefully noted and interpreted, when a Planet gets

retrograde while in transit and enters the previous sign and re-enters the

original sign, in which it was transiting where it was, after getting directed,

make the behaviors of that Planet of transit equal to ‘triple’ transit. 

Consequently, the transit time will be either favorable or unfavorable, as the

case may be, pertaining to the original sign of transit, it was occupying before

turning into retrograde status.

i.       A retrograde malefic planet while transiting afavorable position

will neutralize the benefic results – while, in an unfavorable position the

malefic results will be intensified.

 

 

 

As aforesaid, the results for interpreting a chart at the period of a Planet in

retrograde status, is directly related to various assessments, as well as the

Desha and sub-periods the Natal is passing through at that time.  The intensity

of effects will be many fold with ‘surprises’, and exclusive to the

individual – good or bad.

 

As in a Graph,  the ‘fall’ of the ‘growth’ line will have to be gained

again, to ‘climb’, to cause precious loss of ‘time’ for such recovery. 

This is true in charts, when we see the ‘climb’ and ‘decline’ due to

‘retrograde’ periods of the Planets.

 

2.     Now I will give details on ‘Latha’ Stars of the Planets:

 

a.     The following stars counted from (including) the star occupied by the

referred Planet, in the forward direction.

(i)               Twelfth star of that occupied by The Sun

(ii)            Third star of that occupied by Mars

(iii)         Sixth Star of that occupied by Jupiter

(iv)           Eighth Star of that occupied by Saturn

 

Example:  If the Sun is in the star zone of Chitra, then Sathabisha (Sathayam)

will be its 12th star (including star in which Sun is positioned).

 

b.     The following will be the star counted backward direction from that

occupied, are called ALSO ‘Latha’ stars of the Planets.

 

(i)               The 22nd Star counted from the star occupied by

the Moon

(ii)            The 7th star from that of Mercury.

(iii)         The 5th star from that of Venus.

(iv)           The 9th star from that occupied Raghu and Ketu.

 

Example: If Mercury in Jeyshta Star, then star Uttira will be in Latha position

for the Planet in this ‘rule’.

 

(Natal Star means, the star in which the person is born – Birth star)

 

Some of the ‘indications’ on Latha position of planetary movements:

1.       If the Latha Position of Star position falls on both directions

of a NatalStar, this could indicate sickness and worries.  This will get

magnified or reduced according the contributive Desha Periods during this time

of transit of the moving Planet related to its ‘connections’ in the Natal

chart.

2.       During Sun’s ‘Latha’ over the natal star, the person’s

business could collapse, or family disputes for a woman could go beyond

tolerating limits. ( the Sun moves  1º approximately a day, and would move

13º20’ in 13 days in a star zone)

3.       During Jupiter’s ‘Latha’ over the natal star, there may be

misery and / or death to relation (his chart must also be checked for such

happenings), insecurity and fear could take over.

4.       There will be insurmountable miseries and difficulties from

varied and unexpected sources, if Latha of Raghu and Ketu over the natal star.

5.       During Latha of Venus over natal star there will be quarrels of

all kind leading to separation and or litigation.

6.       During Latha or Moon over the natal star there will be

humiliation and loss of honor (Moon moves in a star zone in a day approximately)

7.       During Latha of Mercury over the natal star there will be loss of

status and other unwanted events.

8.       During Latha of Saturn over the natal star there will be many

difficulties, including danger to ones life.

 

 

Thank you

 

Pathi (1st June 2009)

 

 

 

 

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