Vedic Chart Relocation

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The Vedic Relocation Chart

by Hank Friedman

Note: I am deeply indebted to my Vedic astrology guru Hart de Fouw for making Vedic astrology
for me. Thank you.
1. Introduction

Vedic astrology offers many unique methods of birth chart analysis and prediction. The extensiv
rulerships, yogas, methods of assessing the strength of planets, and the effects of placement -- all
deepen the understanding of a natal chart.

Similarly, the dasa system is truly priceless, and shows when different natal planets, and their do
activated, and how each major theme of life is affected by their activation (using sub-charts kno
amshas).

Astro-mapping uses astrological factors to determine the effects of location upon the person. Th
common method used today is called Astro*Carto*Graphy, which draws lines on a map (e.g. of
a country) for the birth date and time, that indicate where different planetary influences are acti

One of the fundamental weaknesses of this technique however, is that it requires a very precise b
be accurate. Astro*Carto*Graphy lines shift so much in just a few minutes that if the birth time
10 - 15 minutes off, the map is useless.

Another more traditional approach is the relocated chart. One constructs a chart for new locatio
birth date, time, and time zone (and time changes), altering only the longitude and latitude to the
This technique is not as sensitive to small errors in birth time as ACG is.

Western relocated charts have never really "spoken" to me. It's not that I think that they are irr
inaccurate, but simply not that revelatory to me. (I'm sure that other astrologers can utilize them
effectively.)

Just recently, I decided to look at my relocated chart (for my current residence) using Vedic coor
Sidereal Zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsha, Whole Sign Houses).

I was immediately struck by how profoundly the Vedic relocated chart revealed potent themes ab
here, and that inspired me to write this article. Because Vedic astrology, with its ancient roots, w
compensate for imprecise birth times, a person's Vedic chart is good for an entire period of abou
and similarly the Vedic relocation chart is likewise immune to small-to-medium errors in birth t
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2. Relocation

As I mentioned, chart relocation is actually quite simple: you create a birth chart for a person u
longitude and latitude of the new location. You must be sure, however, to use the original time zo
changes in order to get an accurate relocated chart. So if your software changes the time zone wh
a new location -- which they usually do -- you need to manually re-enter the original time zone (a
daylight correction, if needed).

Note: Because each sign of the Zodiac is about 2,000 miles wide, a person's relocated Vedic char
change unless there is a major change in longitude. E.g. All of Washington, Oregon, and Califor
will usually have same relocated Vedic chart and often all of Idaho, Arizona, and Nevada too.

Even though the Ascendant doesn't change within this wide swath, the Nakshatra of the Ascenda
a smaller distance, and that can be quite meaningful in distinguishing the effects of adjacent stat
countries.

And as I discovered and mention later, all of the Varga charts change much more frequently tha
chart, sometimes even when moving from one city to the nearest one.
--------------------------------------------------------------------3. How to analyze a relocated Vedic chart

For both Western and Vedic relocated charts, we focus on the placement of the planets by house
relocation, we look especially at the house placement of the ruler of the relocated Ascendant, and
yoga-forming planets.

In addition, because house rulerships will change (if the Ascendant changes), yogas found in the
might not be present in the relocated chart, and new yogas may appear in the relocated chart. Bo
changes are very noteworthy.

When multiple benefics or multiple malefics aspect or reside in a different house after relocation
quite significant.
But even the most simple house meanings and foci may reveal important truths about how their
manifest differently at the new location.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------4. The relocated chart in relationship to the natal chart.

Since the natal chart is predominant throughout one's life, it is important to see what themes pr
birth chart:

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A. Repeat (in a different way) in the relocated chart. E.g. Do both charts have Raja Yogas? Invo
same planets?

B. Are absent in the relocated chart. E.g. if a natal chart has many planets in the Dusthanas that
these house in the relocated chart, the new location will often be a relief to the person.

C. Are present in the relocated chart but not in the natal chart. If the natal chart doesn't have D
but the relocated chart does, that will be a financial boon (but less so than if both charts had Dh
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Examples

Note: in all of the examples below, the birth chart is on the left, with the Red title; and the reloca
the right with the Blue title.

Amelia Earhart

While Ms.Earhart's natal chart shows her passion, creativity, and sense of adventure quite well,
move to Boston, her life really opened up.

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As indicated by the very powerful Moon-Venus conjunction moved to the First House, she becam
community-organizer, read to children, wrote poetry, championed social work, wrote several boo
became a profound spokesperson for women.

[The Moon-Venus combination is a powerful indicator of creativity, especially with both planets

The fact that she published her writings after moving to Massachusetts is also reinforced by Satu
relocated 9th Lord (house of publishing), aspecting its own house while being both strong and as
powerful benefics.

The emphasis on her famous solo flights is also indicated by the prominence of Saturn (aspectin
Ascendant and its lord as the planet indicating solo activities).

Fame often comes to a person with a strong 1st or 10th house, and in her relocated chart, the 10
is doubly strong (Retrograde and Dig Bala) and angular, and the Ascendant lord Venus is in its o
with an exalted Moon.
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Josephine Baker

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Ms.Baker's childhood was harsh, as indicated by the very strong natal Saturn aspecting the two
houses (4th and 9th) and the Ascendant. She endured poverty, brutal punishments, and molestat

Even though she was an incredibly talented performer, she wasn't well liked in America, and her
arrived when she moved to Paris.

In Paris, the lord of her house of performance (5th house) became Saturn in its own sign, and th
her dance is clearly indicated by a strongly occupied 8th house (which has Dhana-yoga forming
Mercury).

But her real wealth is indicated by the Dhana yoga formed by Venus (lord of the First) with Mar
Second) in the 9th house. The conjunction of these two planets, especially as First and Seventh lo
well known as an indicator of deep passion and sensuality (e.g. her erotic dance style), and prob
had four marriages.

Most important, however is that the 10th lord (one of the fame indicators) is the Bright Moon in
House, which made her immensely appealing to her audience.

She also was famous for adopting and sheltering a dozen children, her "rainbow" tribe, as repre
indicator of adoption, Saturn in the 5th house.
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Albert Einstein

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The chart of Albert Einstein is an example of the principle of continuity, that his phenomenal Ra
found in both his natal and relocated chart.

The First, Fifth, and Ninth lords are together in both places. And instead of a Raga Yoga formed
of the 9th with the lord of the 10th (the Parivartana Yoga between Jupiter and Saturn), in his ne
(Princeton), he has the conjunction of the exalted 4th lord Venus with the 5th lord Mercury (who
stellar Neechabhangha Yoga).
All of these are indicators of his great success and fame both before and after his move.

Interestingly, after a period of transience, his move to Princeton was his last. He stayed there for
remaining 22 years of his life. Note that Jupiter is in the First House with directional strength (D
that Jupiter is the great stabilizer, the one who creates steadiness.
Jupiter is also supremely ethical, and after relocation, Einstein joined the NAACP and
for human rights.
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Marie Curie

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Marie Curie illustrates another principle in Vedic relocation analysis: the importance of the Asc
Nakshatra.

The sign Sagittarius rose everywhere Marie Curie lived, but the Nakshatra of the Ascendant cha
the very relevant Purva Ashadha of her birth place to the equally relevant Mula in Paris.

There are two ways to see the effects of this difference: the themes of the Nakshatra itself, and th
of its lord.

Madame Curie definitely manifested the themes of her natal Nakshatra such as perseverance, pa
constantly applying herself with dedication; and its lord Venus in the 12th house of behind-the-s
and service too. (Most people don't know that she devoted her life during the war to helping sold
xraying them to locate their injuries; and that it was this exposure, and not her explorations with
that killed her.)

But her relocated chart shows a Mula Nakshatra Ascendant, and the themes of Mula are also co
germane to her life in Paris, e.g. getting to the root of things, research, deep inquiry, and wantin
good".

Additionally, the lord of Mula is Ketu in the 3rd house, and that placement, with the Moon and
perfectly exemplifies her constant hands-on efforts to find the radioactive sources in pitchblende
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self-sacrifice in doing so.

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What to look for in the Vedic Relocation Chart

1. Positive Factors:

A. Sun or Moon in the First House. These major significators indicate greater "at-home-ness" a
success when placed in the Lagna.
B. Planetary Yogas in or having moved to positive houses (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, and 11).

C. Benefics in or aspecting the Ascendant. (Without malefic influence on the Ascendant, except a
Lagnesa)
D. The Lagna Lord and the Nakshatra Lord of the Lagna in positive houses and strong.
by benefics.)
E. Fewer or no planets in the Trikasthanas.
F. Planets having strength in angles or trines.
And any other combinations that enhance the chart.
2. Negative Factors:
Basically, the opposite of the principles above. E.g. more planets in Trikasthanas.
Also:

Planets having significant weakness (Combust, in a Planetary War, Fallen) in or aspecting or ru

Ascendant or with or aspecting Lagnesa.
A malefic very close to the Ascendant.
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I invite all of you to explore the relocated Vedic chart, and to discover how relevant it is to the li
those close to you and your clients.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Postscript: The best software for creating Vedic Relocation Charts is Shri Jyoti Star.

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Shri Jyoti Star has an astro-mapping feature that allows you to click anywhere on a World map
see the chart for that location. It's perfect for this type of exploration.

News Alert!

I was preparing a relocation workup for my client using the Vedic relocated chart, and discovere
my initial surprise, that all of the sub-charts (aka amshas or Vargas or divisional charts) Ascend
changed. This is crucially important.

I called the creator of Shri Jyoti Star, Andrew Foss, who has used these methods extensively, and
concurred that the sub-chart changes are significant and accurate predictors of locational differ
since they change much more frequently than the natal Ascendant, they can distinguish between
cities! This takes Vedic relocation to a whole new level in its value and effectiveness.
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