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Avasthaa are Planetary States which depend on their position, or where they are
located either in sky or in a Raashi (Sign). They show the quality of a Graha's
placement; this quality shows how a planet works, the quality of his effects
(auspicious or inauspicious). A 'happy' planet can give better results than a 'sad'
planet - as we all know: when we are in good circumstances and feeling well, we
work better than in bad circumstances and feeling sad. Avasthaa are very
fundamental for every chart and Dashaa interpretation, therefore the very first
step in horoscope analysis must be defining the Avasthaa and the Bal of all Graha.
Definition of Avasthaa
[Phala Deepikaa, Ch. 3]
18.19. A planet is called Pradeept (blazing) when he is in his sign of exaltation.
He is Sukhit (happy) when he is in Mool-trikon Raashi.
He is Swasth (healthy) when he is in his own sign.
He is Mudita (delighted) in a friendly house.
He is Shaant (calm) when he has attained the Varg of a benefic planet.
He is Shaakt (capable) when he shines brightly (not combust by being near the Sun).
He is Vikal (distressed) when he is combust.
He is Nipidit (troubled or tortured) when he is overcome in the planetary war by
another planet.
He is Khal (base) when he is in the Varg of a malefic.
He is Su-dukhit (exceedingly unhappy) in an unfriendly sign.
He is Ati-bheet (very afraid) when he is in his sign of debilitation.
A planet when he is
in his exaltation he is said to be in Deept Avasthaa.
in his own House, he is in Swasth Avasthaa,
in his friendly House Mudit Avasthaa,
in beneficial Vargas he is in Shaant Avasthaa,
with bright rays in Shaakt Aavasthaa,
if defeated in planetary war then he is Nipidita Avasthaa,
if in fall, he is in in Bheet Avasthaa.
in combustion Vikal Avasthaa,
in malefic Vargas he is in Khal Avasthaa,
The planet that is in Bheet Avasthaa is because of fast motion. When a planet is in
Ati-char motion it is alarmed and is running away. Whereas the planet that is retro
is meditating. For the Malefics it is scheming, whereas for Benefics it is thinking
deeply about a particular issue. Gandhi had his AK as Jupiter which is retrograde
in Aries in 7th house. Do you think he was running away or what. Jupiter shows
Satya Maarg, so when Jupiter becomes AK, Gandhi was actually exerting a lot of
Cheshtaa or effort to attain his goal. His campaigns were called Satyaagraha.
Similarly when the planet that shows Isht Devataa is retrograde then the person
would try to attain the goal shown by Isht and his placements. Retro planets are
quite powerful, as they show links to past life also.
Types of Avasthaa
Some say that there are five types of Avasthaa:
(1) Baalaadi Avasthaa
(2) Basic Avasthaa
(3) Shayanaadi Avasthaa
(4) Vaisheshikaansh Avasthaa
(5) Samaya Avasthaa
Avasthaa are essential and should be learnt by heart by all seriously interested
astrologers - for people wishing becoming professional astrologers it is a mere
obligation and duty.
An Avasthaa of a planet is his essential planetary state and describes his basic
nature with regard to the Raashi (with all its Ansh) and how he is feeling there.
Be aware of the fact that all Avasthaa are to be applied in main Natal Chart (D-1)
and in all Varg Charts (from D-2 to D-81), especially Dashaa Varg Charts (D-2 Hora,
D-3 Drekkan, D-4 Chaturthaansh, D-7 Saptamaansh, D-9 Navaansh, D-10 Dashaansh, D-12
Dwadashaansh, D-16 Kalaansh/Shodashaansh, D-30 Trinshaansh and D-60 Shashtiyaansh).
Note:
Ansh are particular divisions within a Raashi, based on dividing a sign - for
example - by 2 (15° Ansh), by 9 (3°20' Ansh) or by 60 (0°30' Ansh).
Note:
Not mentioned (with regard to Avasthaas) in ancient scriptures but surely important
is well is a planet's placement in a particular Nakshatra. For example, a planet in
his own Nakshatra in my view is surely more auspicious than his placement in a
Nakshatra of a planetary enemy of him.
(3) Graha in Its Very Friendly Raashi, Yuti with Benefic, Full Drishti from Benefic
Pramudit (delighted, rejoicing, glad, contented, pleased, well-being)
(4) Graha in Its Friendly Raashi, Minor Drishti from Benefic, Varg of Benefic
Planet
Shaant (peaceful, balanced, friendly, not disturbed, calm, smoothed)
(6) Graha in Its Enemy Raashi, Watery Raashi With Drishti from Malefic Without the
Drishti from Benefic, Minor Drishti from Malefic, Varg of Malefic Planet
Dukhit, Trishit (unhappy, injured, painful, anxious, discontented)
(a) in enemy Raashi (Dukhit)
(b) in a watery Raashi and receiving Drishti from a malefic, not receiving a
Drishti from a benefic (Trishit)
(c) Varg of a malefic planet
20. The planet in Pradeept Avasthaa gives good effects in full. They will be nil
when he is in Vikal Avasthaa. In the intervening Avasthaas the auspicious effects
will be decreasing proportionately and the inauspicious effects will
correspondingly increase. The Avasthaas of the planet will determine the effects
according to the names given to them.
The good or bad effects in various Avasthaa are approximately as given below:
The planets in good Avasthaa yield favorable effects in their Dashaas and Antar-
dashaas. The reverse is the case with planets in adverse Avasthaa.
The native will be wealthy like a king if there be at least one planet in his own
exaltation house aspected by or associated with a friendly planet.
Effect according to Phal Deepikaa: 100% good for Deept/Pradeept, 80% for Sukhita
(Graha in Mool-trikona Raashi)
Garvit Avasthaa (Sukhit) for a planet in exaltation or Mool Trikon,
Deept Avasthaa (Pradeept) only for exaltation placement,
20. When a planet happens to be retrograde in motion, he will produce the same
effect as if he is posited in exaltation sign, even if he may be in his enemy's
sign or in the sign of his debilitation.
28-30. Effects According to Exaltation etc - A planet in exaltation gives all kinds
of wealth. It confers ministership, or leadership over Army, if in Mool-trikon
Raashi.
If 2 planets are simultaneously exalted at birth, the native will be rich and
famous.
If 3 planets in simultaneous exaltation will make one head a town, wealthy and an
Army chief.
If 4 are so placed, that they are in exaltation, one will be rich, be honored by
the king and will be of regal disposition.
Should 5 heavenly bodies occupy their exaltation Signs the native will be famous,
be a king's patron and be very rich.
When 6 planets are posited in their exaltation Signs, the person will be a king, be
charitable, honorable and endowed with many conveyances.
When all are in their respective exaltation Signs, the native will be an emperor
ruling over the land surrounded by seas.
29. If it is in its own House, it gives happiness, money, grains, wealth etc.
If the Sun is placed in his own Sign, the native will be very fierce and will do
very great acts.
The Moon in her own Sign denotes one virtuously disposed, who is very intelligent
and beautiful.
If Mars occupies such a Sign, the native will be opulent, impetuous and firm in
disposition.
Should Mercury occupy his own Sign the native will be a sweet speaker and be
learned.
If Jupiter be in his own Sign one will be versed in Vedas, literature etc., be rich
and will perform great deeds.
If Venus be in his own Sign one will be farmer and a rich person.
Should Saturn be in his own House, the native will be honorable and happy.
If 2 planets are in their own Houses at birth, one will be important in his race,
be honoured by his relatives and be fortunate.
If 3 planets occupying own Houses indicate growth of the dynasty (i.e. birth of
children), acquisition of wealth, position and fame.
If 4 planets occupy their own Houses, one will be famous, will perform significant
acts and will lead over men and cities.
If 5 planets be placed in their own Houses, the native will be equal to a king, be
endowed with abundant quadrupeds, lands and females.
If 6 planets are in their own Houses, one will acquire famous titles, abundant
wealth, relatives and honors and one born in a royal family will become, a ruler.
If 7 planets be so placed one will be a king of kings and will conquer his enemies.
(3) Graha in Very Friendly Raashi, Yuti With Benefic, Full Drishti From Benefic
Pramudit (delighted, rejoicing, glad, contented, pleased, well-being)
30. In a friendly House, it gives fame, splendor, abundant good fortune, long-
lasting wealth and also wealth through king.
If 2 planets occupy their friendly Sign, the native will be endowed with the
company of friends and will have good conduct.
If 3 are so, one will patronize his relatives, be endowed with good qualities and
be preeminent.
If 4 are so, one will honor Brahmins and Gods, be skilful and be famous.
If 5 are so, one will serve the king, be wealthy and be chief of men.
When 6 are so, one will have wide enjoyments, abundant conveyances and wealth and
be equal to a king.
With 7 planets in such placement one will have many servants, many conveyances,
paraphernalia and be a king.
(4) Graha in Friendly Raashi, Minor Drishti from Benefic, Varga of Benefic Planet
Shaant (peaceful, balanced, friendly, not disturbed, calm, smoothed)
If 2 planets occupy their friendly Sign, the native will be endowed with the
company of friends and will have good conduct.
If 3 are so, one will patronize his relatives, be endowed with good qualities and
be preeminent.
If 4 are so, one will honor Brahmins and Gods, be skilful and be famous.
If 5 are so, one will serve the king, be wealthy and be chief of men.
When 6 are so, one will have wide enjoyments, abundant conveyances and wealth and
be equal to a king.
With 7 planets in such placement one will have many servants, many conveyances,
paraphernalia and be a king.
(6) Graha in Enemy Raashi, Watery Sign With Drishti Malefic Without Drishti from
Benefic, Minor Drishti from Malefic, Varg of Malefic Planet
(Dukhit, Trushit (unhappy, injured, painful, anxious, discontented)
(a) in enemy Raashi (Dukhit)
(b) in a watery Raashi and receiving Drishti from a malefic, not receiving a
Drishti from a benefic (Trishit)
(c) Varg of a malefic planet
17. If a planet gets posited in an inimical sign, the person born will have an evil
bent of mind. He will live in other people's houses and will eat their food. He
will be without any means of livelihood and will be oppressed by enemies. Even his
friends will become his enemies in the Dashaa of such a planet.
Note:
Saravali calls Graha placement in a malefic Ansh Khala Avasthaa.
If there are 2 planets, that are placed in inimical sings one will be miserable and
ever fond of quarrels and be subjected to humiliation.
With 3 such planets he will be tormented by many expenses and miseries and will
lose wealth in spite of hard labor.
With 4 being so placed, he will be at a loss in regard to his near and dear and
wealth.
If 5 heavenly bodies in such a state, that the native will be troubled by many
evils.
With 6 planets in inimical camps, he will be very miserable.
If 7 planets are in their inimical Signs, the native belongs to a loathsome family
and will be devoid of food, robes, beds etc.