Ch. 4. Planetary Characters
1-2. Kalapurusha's Soul etc. and their Use. The Sun
is the soul of the Zodiac personified, the Moon
mind, Mars strength, Mercury speech (voice), Jupiter
intelligence, Venus comforts, Rahu ego and Saturn
grief. If at birth planets indicative of soul etc.
are strong, these significations will equally be
strong. If these planets are weak, the effects are
only meager. But in the case of Saturn it is
different.
3-6. The counting of limbs according to the decanate
rising at birth should be identified, as under. If
the first decanate rises, count from head. If
second, from neck and, if 3rd, from pelvis. The 6
Rasis backwards from the Ascendant denote the left
side of the body, while the 6 forward Rasis from
Lagna indicate the right side of the body. Should
the first decanate of a Sign ascend, the lapsed part
of the Ascendant denotes left side of the head and
the part to rise yet indicates the right side of the
head, the 2nd and 12th denote right and left eyes,
respectively, 3rd and 11th right and left ears, 4th
and 10th right and left nose, 5th and 9th right and
left cheeks, 6th and 8th right and left chins and
the 7th left side of the face (area yet to rise) and
the 7th right side of the face (portion already
descended). If the 2nd decanate rises, neck,
shoulder, arms, side, heart, stomach and navel are
to be understood in the same order. Should the third
decanate rise, pelvis, anus, penis, testicle, thigh,
knee, calf and feet will be counted in the same
order. The decanates occupied by malefics denote
wounds etc., while the ones by benefics indicate
marks (moles) on the limbs concerned. Should these
planets be in their own Rasi, or Amsa at birth, then
the wound, or mole are right from birth. Otherwise
these will be caused later on (in appropriate
periods).
7. Planetary Portfolios and their Use. The Sun and
the Moon are said to be the kings. Mercury is the
prince, Mars Army chief, Jupiter and Venus
ministers, while Saturn is servant. The native
acquires such qualities, as of the strongest planet.
8. Planetary Directions. The Sun, Venus, Mars, Rahu,
Saturn, the Moon, Mercury and Jupiter are,
respectively, the Lords of the directions commencing
from the East.
9. Planetary Nature. Jupiter, Mercury and Venus are
benefics in nature. Saturn, Mars and the Sun are
natural malefics. Mercury in the company of malefics
and the waning Moon are also considered malefics.
10-11. Synonyms of Planets. Heli and Bhanu are the
other names given to the Sun. The Moon is called
Sasi. Kruradrik, Bhomisuta, Ara, Rakta and Vakra are
indicative of Mars. Hemna, Vid, Gna and Bodhana
denote Mercury. Idya, Ijya, Angira and Jiva are the
Jupiter's names. Asphujit, Sita and Bhrigu means
Venus. Manda, Kona, Yama and Krishna are Saturn's
synonyms. For these planets there are various other
names, which should be elicited from other texts.
12-13. Planetary Colours, Deities and their Use.
From the Sun onwards the respective hues of the
planets are copper-red, white, blood-red, green,
yellow, variegated and black. The deities for these
planets are, respectively, Fire, Water, Kartikeya,
Vishnu, Indra, Sachi Devi and Brahma. The planets
from the Sun onward should be worshipped by the
Mantras concerned and, if trips to the respective
directions are undertaken one can gain gold, gems,
elephants etc.
14. Sex, Caste and Elements. The Moon and Venus are
females. Mercury and Saturn rule neutrals. Males are
Jupiter, the Sun and Mars. Brahmins are ruled by
Jupiter and Venus. The Sun and Mars preside over the
royal lot. The Moon rules Vaisyas. Saturn rules
those of mixed breed, while Mercury presides over
Sudras. The five primordial compounds, viz. Fire,
Earth, Ether, Water and Air are, respectively, ruled
by planets from Mars onwards.
15. Planetary Tastes and Abodes. The planets from
the Sun on are attributed tastes, as acrid, saline,
bitter, mixed, sweet, sour (acidulous) and
astringent. Their abodes, respectively, are temples,
water resorts, fire houses, sports ground, treasury,
bed-room and dirty places.
16. Planetary Robes and Substances. From the Sun
onwards the apparels attributed are coarse, new,
burnt, water-soaked, neither new nor old i.e.
recent, durable and a rag. Similarly copper, gem
(?), gold (?), metal allay, silver (?), pearl (?)
and iron are in their order denoted by the Sun etc.,
ending with Saturn.
17. Periods and Ritus of Planets. Ayana, Muhurta,
Ahoratna, Ritu (season), month, fortnight and year
are, respectively, ruled by the planets from the Sun
to Saturn. The seasons, viz. Sisira, Vasanta,
Grishma, Varsha, Sarat and Hemanta are,
respectively, ruled by Saturn, Venus, Mars, Moon,
Mercury and Jupiter.
18. Use of these. In the matter of winning enemies,
delivery of child, or such questions materialization
of the objective concerned will be, as per the
period allotted to the Lagna Lord. This should be
understood according to the Ascendant passed.
19-20. Lords of Vedas and Worlds. Jupiter rules Rig
Veda, Venus Yajur Veda, Mars Sama Veda and Mercury
Atharva Veda. Jupiter denotes the Heavens, the Moon
and Venus the world of the Manes, the Sun and Mars
the World of mortals and Mercury and Saturn Hell.
21. Description and Nature of the Sun. The Sun has
curly hair, sharp mind, prominent appearance,
majestic voice and is not very tall. His eyes are
honey-coloured. He is courageous, steady and of a
complexion, which has a mix of red and green. His
feet are not conspicuous (small in size). He is
bilious and has sturdy bones. He is great and
majestic. He has fiery rays and square body and
wears saffron-coloured apparels.
22. Description and Nature of the Moon. She has an
auspicious appearance. Her eyes are beautiful. She
has mellifluous voice. She is fair in complexion,
has an emaciated body, is youthful, tall, curly and
short hair, is learned, soft, of Sattvik
disposition, beautiful, phlegmatic, amicable to
friends, has pure (excellent) blood, is kind, fond
of old ladies, fickle-minded, very fortunate and
wears clean apparels.
23. Description and Nature of Mars. The planet Mars
is short, his eyes are reddish-brown in colour. He
has a strong body. He is as bright, as burning fire.
He is not steady in disposition. He has marrow in
bones and flesh. He wears red-coloured apparels. He
is more intelligent and is courageous. He is an
accomplished speaker. He causes injury. He has short
and shining hair. He is bilious in disposition and
is Tamasic. He is adventurous and wrathful and is
skillful in hurting. He is blood-red in appearance.
24. Description and Nature of Mercury. Mercury's
eyes are reddish and broad. He speaks sweetly. His
complexion is of green grass. He has strong skin. He
is an extremely Rajasic planet. He is clear in his
speech and is pure. He has a mixture of the three
humours, i.e. phlegm, bile and wind. He remains
delighted and has moderate beauty. He is skillful
and sinewy. He is agreeable to all in dressing and
speech and wears green robes.
25. Description and Nature of Jupiter. The eyes of
Jupiter are somewhat reddish-brown. He is learned in
Vedas. His voice resembles that of a lion. He is
firm and prominently Sattvik. His physical
complexion is akin to pure yellow metal. He has
broad and prominent chest. He is always fond of
virtues and is modest. He has firm and large eyes
and is of forgiving disposition. He wears yellow
apparels, is phlegmatic, fat and pre-eminent.
26. Description and Nature of Venus. The planet
Venus is beautiful, has long hands, broad chest and
face, is very seminal, splendourous, has dark, short
and extended hair, is of complexion, which is a mix
of yellow and green, is sensuous, windy and
phlegmatic, very fortunate, wears multi-coloured
apparels, is of Rajasic disposition, sportive,
intelligent, broad-eyed and has prominent shoulders.
27. Description and Nature of Saturn. Saturn has red
and depressed eyes, emaciated body, prominent veins,
is indolent, black-bodied and windy in temperament.
He is a talebearer. He is muscular, unkind, foolish,
has large nails and teeth, is very dirty, impure,
Tamasic in disposition, fierce, short-tempered and
old (worn out). He adores black apparels.
28-29. Natural Friendship, Neutrality and Enmity
between Planets. The Sun's friends are Jupiter, Mars
and the Moon. The Moon's friends are the Sun and
Mercury. The Sun, the Moon and Jupiter are friendly
to Mars. Venus and the Sun are Mercury's friends.
The Sun, Moon and Mars are friendly disposed to
Jupiter. Saturn and Mercury are friends of Venus.
Mercury and Venus are Saturn's friends. The Sun's
enemies are Venus and Saturn. The Moon has no
enemies. Mercury is inimical to Mars, while the Moon
is Mercury's enemy. Venus and Mercury are the
enemies of Jupiter. The Moon and the Sun are enemies
of Venus. Saturn's enemies are the Sun, the Moon and
Mars. If a planet is neither a friend, nor an enemy
of another one, there exists neutrality among them.
30. Temporary Friendship and Enmity between Planets.
If a planet is in the 12th, 4th, 2nd, 10th, 11th and
3rd from another planet, then there is temporary
friendship between the two. If the position is in
the 6th, 7th, 8th, 1st, 5th, or the 9th, then there
is temporary enmity among them. (This may be applied
to a birth horoscope, horary horoscope, or any such
other context)
31. Five Kinds of Considerations of Relationship.
Should there be temporary friendship and natural
friendship between two planets, then they become
extremely friendly. If there is natural neutrality
and temporary friendship, there exists only
friendship between two planets. If there is natural
enmity and temporary friendship, they are neutral in
relationship. Should they be naturally neutral and
temporarily inimical, they are only inimical. If
there is enmity both naturally and temporarily, then
they are greatly inimical to each other.
32-33. Planetary Aspects. Planets lend ¼ aspect on
the 3rd and 10th, half aspect on the 4th and 8th, ¾
aspect on 5th and 9th and full aspect on the 7th
from their positions. Saturn has special full aspect
on the 3rd and 10th, Jupiter on the 5th and the 9th
and Mars on the 4th and 8th. All planets aspect the
7th fully.
34. Planetary Strengths. To assess the auspicious
and inauspicious effects of a planet, its
directional, positional, temporal and motional
strengths are important, for without these it is
considered to be weak.
35. Directional and Positional Strengths. Jupiter
and Mercury have directional strength, while in the
Ascendant (East), the Sun and Mars in the 10th
(South), Saturn in the 7th (West) and the Moon and
Venus in the 4th (North). If a planet is in
exaltation, Mulatrikona, own House, friendly House,
or own Navansa and aspected by a benefic, it assumes
strength. The Moon and Venus are strong in even
Rasis, while the rest are so in odd Rasis. This is
called positional strength.
36. Temporal and Motional Strengths. The Sun,
Jupiter and Venus acquire strength during day-time,
while Saturn, the Moon and Mars become strong during
night-time. Mercury acquires vigour at all times.
The Hora Bala goes to Hora Lord, Masa Bala (Masa -
month) to the Lord of the month, Dina Bala to the
Lord of the week-day of birth and Abda (year) Bala
is credited to the Lord of the year of birth.
Malefics get strength in Dark Half, while benefics
become strong in Bright Half. The planet, that is
victorious in war, that is in its retrograde motion,
or, that is not combust become strong. The
Luminaries get strength in northern course. This is
how Satyacharya detailed motional strength.
37. Ayana Bala. Venus, Mars, the Sun and Jupiter are
strong in Uttarayana, while the Moon and Saturn are
strong in Dakshinayana. Mercury is strong in both
the cases. This is called Ayana Bala.
38. Drekkana Bala. Male planets are strong in the
first decanate, female planets in the third decanate
and neutral planets in the second decanate of a Rasi.
Planets are strong, only when they are away from the
Sun, as per Yavanas.
39. Tribhaga Bala, or Triamsa Bala. The Moon, Venus
and Mars get this strength in the first, second and
third parts of the night, respectively. This is
similarly enjoyed by Mercury, the Sun and Saturn in
day-time, while Jupiter has it always, irrespective
of day, or night.
40. Naisargika Bala (Natural Strength). Saturn,
Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Moon and Sun are
stronger than the other in the ascending order.
Should there be similarity in other strengths, then
the one with greater natural strength prevails.
Thus ends the 4th Ch. Planetary Characters of
Kalyana Varma's Saravali
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