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Pitra Dosh in Fifth House

The fifth house of horoscope represents children, love affairs, romance, entertainment, creativity, fame, spiritual growth, politics and many other things. Pitra Dosh formed in the fifth house of a horoscope can create problems related to all these spheres and many other types of problems; depending on the overall horoscope in question.

Let’s consider various formations of Pitra Dosh in the fifth house and see what may happen. As we know, there are three categories of Pitra Dosh on the basis of formation. The first one is formed due to affliction to Sun, the second one is formed due to affliction to the ninth house and the third one is formed due to affliction to the lord of the ninth house. Let’s discuss the first and third category of Pitra Dosh formed in the fifth house. Since Pitra Dosh due to affliction to the ninth house may not form in the fifth house; this category can’t be discussed here.

Let’s first consider Pitra Dosh formed due to affliction to Sun in the fifth house. Suppose benefic Sun and malefic Saturn form Pitra Dosh in the fifth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius. In this case, Sun becomes the lord of the ascendant. Saturn represents the sixth and seventh house. Sun is stronger than Saturn in Sagittarius.

Hence such Pitra Dosh may cause damage to the general significances of Sun as well as to those of the first and fifth house through the significances of Saturn as mentioned earlier. Accordingly, the native may face various types of problems related to the relevant spheres of his life. The type and quantum of such problems depend on the strength of such Pitra Dosh, the overall horoscope and the running times. The strength of such Pitra Dosh is checked through the placement of Sun and Saturn in various nakshatras as well as navamshas within the sign of Sagittarius. Apart from this, influences of other benefic and malefic planets on Sun and Saturn should also be checked.

Let’s consider the influences of other benefic and malefic planets on such Pitra Dosh. If malefic Moon is placed in the fifth house, the quantum of problems may increase. The addition of malefic Rahu to the fifth house may further aggravate the problems. In this case; such Pitra Dosh may prove extremely difficult to handle and it may create serious problems related to all the spheres affected by it.

Looking at the sphere of love life; such Pitra Dosh may altogether deny the possibility of a love affair or it may get the native stuck in a troublesome love affair; depending on the finer factors as well as on the overall horoscope. Such native may engage in a love affair and the relationship may continue for many years with serious problems. If the rest of the horoscope doesn’t feature any relief, the native may get stuck in a relationship which may continue for 10 years or more but it may never convert into marriage. Such relationship may witness serious problems, multiple breakups and reconciliations over a period of years.

Looking at the sphere of health and lifespan, such Pitra Dosh may create serious problems related to these field. The type and quantum of these problems depends on the placements of various planets forming this malefic combination in various nakshatras and navamshas; as well as on the overall horoscope of the native. Let’s consider some other problems which may be created by such Pitra Dosh.

The native suffering from such triple Pitra Dosh may become a criminal. Such native may become a drug trafficker, child trafficker, woman trafficker, land mafia, illegal arms dealer, kidnapper or terrorist; depending on his overall horoscope. Since such Pitra Dosh seriously affects the lifespan of this native; he may get killed in an encounter or he may get murdered by a rival gang; before his age of 40 years. Taking an example, if a malefic combination of debilitated Jupiter, Venus and retrograde Mercury is placed in the sixth house of this horoscope in Capricorn and Mars is placed in the tenth house in Taurus with malefic Ketu; the overall horoscope may become extremely malefic.

As a result, the native may engage in crimes like drug trafficking, child trafficking and woman trafficking among other crimes. Such native may face prison sentence of more than 10 years; as the best possible option according to this horoscope. It means if the finer factors and running times are not very bad; the native may serve such prison sentence. When these factors are also against him, the native may get murdered by a rival gang, by the relatives of a sufferer or he may get killed in an encounter with a law enforcing agency; before his age of 40. In the worst possible option; such native may get killed during his twenties.

Such Pitra Dosh may also cause other types of problems related to health and lifespan of the native. For example, the native may suffer from serious health problems which may trouble him a lot and which may ultimately claim his life. This type of Pitra Dosh may get the native killed through heart attack, various types of cancers and liver failure among other health problems.

Looking at the running times, when the planetary periods of benefic planets are in effect; the problems posed by such Pitra Dosh may reduce. On the other hand, the planetary periods of malefic planets other than the ones involved in the formation of Pitra Dosh may increase the quantum of such problems. When the planetary periods of malefic planets involved in the formation of such Pitra Dosh are in effect, this defect may cause maximum possible damage.

Let’s look at this equation from the opposite angle and see what may happen when such Pitra Dosh is accompanied by benefic planets in the fifth house. If benefic Mercury is placed in the fifth house of this horoscope with Sun and Saturn; Budhaditya Yoga is formed in the horoscope. The malefic impact of Pitra Dosh may significantly reduce in this case. As a result, the number and quantum of problems caused by such Pitra Dosh may reduce significantly. At the same time, if benefic Venus is also placed in the fifth house in Sagittarius in Poorvashada nakshatra; the equation may improve further.

Venus rules Poorvashada and it does well in this nakshatra. In this case, the overall combination in the fifth house may turn benefic and the malefic effects of Pitra Dosh may be reduced a lot. As a result, the native may do very well in the sphere of profession as well as health; and he may do well in the field of children and overall lifespan. Such benefic combination may bless the native with good or very good amount of money, success and fame through a creative field; depending on his overall horoscope. The native may also achieve authority as a government officer; if the overall horoscope is favourable. For example, if benefic Mars forms Ruchaka Yoga in the fourth house of this horoscope in Scorpio, benefic Rahu is placed in the first house in Leo and malefic Ketu is placed in the seventh house in Aquarius; the native may become a high authority government officer.

Let’s discuss Pitra Dosh formed in the fifth house due to affliction to the lord of the ninth house by one or more than one malefic planets. Suppose, benefic Moon and malefic Ketu form Pitra Dosh in the fifth house of a horoscope in Pisces. Moon rules the ninth house in this case. Moon is strong in Pisces but Ketu is stronger since it is exalted in Pisces. As a result, such Pitra Dosh may trouble the general significances of Moon as well as the significances of the fifth and ninth house through the aforementioned significances of Ketu.

Hence the native may face problems related to the spheres affected by such Pitra Dosh. The type and quantum of such problems depend on the strength of such Pitra Dosh as well as on the overall horoscope and running times. The strength of Pitra Dosh is checked through placement of Moon and Ketu in various nakshatras and navamshas within a sign; as well as through the influences of other benefic and malefic planets on Moon and Ketu.

Let’s look at the influences of other benefic or malefic planets on such Pitra Dosh and that of the overall horoscope. Suppose malefic exalted Venus is also placed in the fifth house of this horoscope along with Ketu and Moon. The overall negativity may increase significantly in this case since Venus also forms Pitra Dosh by afflicting Moon. As a result, the native may suffer from serious problems related to the spheres affected by such Pitra Dosh. The addition of malefic Mars to the fifth house may further deteriorate the equation. Accordingly, the number as well as the quantum of problems posed by such malefic combination may become even higher.

In this case, three malefic planets afflict Moon thereby forming Pitra Dosh. In addition to this, these malefic planets afflict each other also. As a result, this malefic combination may shift the overall theme of this horoscope towards negativity; and strong benefic influences may be required to shift such theme towards positivity. Since the fifth house is the battleground for these malefic energies; maximum damage may be witnessed related to the significances of this house. Hence the native may face problems related to mother, father, health, lifespan, love life, children, marriage, profession, luck factor, finances, creativity, spiritual growth and a number of other things.

Looking at the sphere of marriage, Venus is the general as well as the specific signifier of marriage in this case since it rules the seventh house. Hence the native may face various types of problems related to his marriage; depending on his overall horoscope. Such native may not get married till late or very late in his life; though this combination on its own may not deny marriage. However, such Pitra Dosh may trouble the native with serious problems in his marriage and it may break one, two, three or more marriages of the native; depending on his overall horoscope as well as on the running times.

Apart from this, such Pitra Dosh may also create problems related to the health and lifespan of the native as well as those of his mother and father. Such Pitra Dosh may also create problems related to the profession of this native as well as those related to many other spheres of his life.

Here again, whichever of these spheres are protected by benefic planets; they may suffer less. Whichever spheres are neither protected nor troubled; they may suffer significantly. The spheres which are troubled by other malefic planets also, may suffer the most.

For example, if a malefic combination of Sun and Mercury forms another Pitra Dosh in the fourth house of this horoscope in Aquarius; the native may lose his father. Since such Pitra Dosh is formed in the fourth house and Moon is already troubled; the native may lose his mother also; unless Saturn is strong and well placed in the horoscope.

When it comes to the lifespan of the native; Mars being the lord of the first house is afflicted by malefic Venus and Ketu. This may cause serious problems related to native’s health and lifespan. Hence he may die young; likely due to heart attack or in an accident; unless there are strong grace saving factors in his horoscope.

Looking at the running times, when the planetary periods of benefic planets are in effect; the problems created by such Pitra Dosh may reduce. On the other hand, the planetary periods of malefic planets other than the ones involved in such combination may increase the quantum of such problems. When the planetary periods of malefic planets involved in the formation of such Pitra Dosh are in effect, this defect may cause maximum possible damage.

If such Pitra Dosh is formed by Moon and one malefic planet in the fifth house; the planetary period of Moon may significantly reduce the quantum of problems created by such Pitra Dosh. However, if such Pitra Dosh is formed due to affliction to Moon by three or four malefic planets; like in the present case; even the planetary period of Moon may produce malefic results.

 

Himanshu Shangari

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Pitra Dosh in Third House

The third house of horoscope represents brothers, sisters, courage, communication, neighbours, profession, efforts, colleagues and teammates among other things.

As we know, there are three categories of Pitra Dosh on the basis of formation. The first one is formed due to affliction to Sun, the second one is formed due to affliction to the ninth house and the third one is formed due to affliction to the lord of the ninth house. Let’s discuss the first and third category of Pitra Dosh formed in the third house. Since Pitra Dosh due to affliction to the ninth house may not form in the third house; this category can’t be discussed here.

Let’s start with Pitra Dosh formed due to affliction to Sun. Suppose benefic Sun and malefic Ketu form Pitra Dosh in the third house of a horoscope in Sagittarius. Sun and Ketu are both strong in Sagittarius. Hence the overall strength of such Pitra Dosh depends on their nakshatra as well as navamsha placements. Sun rules the eleventh house in this horoscope.

Therefore, the native suffering from such Pitra Dosh may face problems related to profession, siblings, friends, health, finances, father and children among other issues. Whichever of these spheres are protected by benefic planets in this horoscope; they may not suffer much. The spheres which are neither protected nor troubled may face significant damage. The spheres which are troubled by other malefic planets also; may face maximum damage due to such Pitra Dosh. Let’s look into some of these spheres and explore various options.

Starting with the sphere of profession; such Pitra Dosh affects two houses related to profession. The eleventh house deals with financial gains through profession as well as with expansion of profession. The third house deals with the desire or ability to choose suitable profession. The formation of such Pitra Dosh may cause problems related to all these spheres. Hence the native may not be able to decide which line of profession he should engage in. He may like some specific fields of profession but he may not be able to engage in them, due to such Pitra Dosh. It may happen due to the influence of family members or friends who may try to push the native into some other field of profession. Hence the native may end up engaging in a profession that he may not like.

In some cases, such Pitra Dosh may cause confusion related to the field of profession. Hence the native may have to change jobs or field of profession; a number of times in his life. Between such changes; periods of being jobless may trouble this native. For instance, the native may start a business venture, he may neither like it nor succeed in it. Hence he may face losses and he may quit such business. He may have to wait for significant or long period of time before he may engage in a job or a new business.

If the overall horoscope of this native is suitable for job, he may have to change his job a number of times. In some cases, the jobs may be terminated by the employers as they may not find the native suitable for such jobs. In some other cases, the native may himself quit the jobs as he may not like such jobs or he may face issues with his colleagues and teammates.

There are a number of other problems related to profession that such Pitra Dosh may create; depending on the overall horoscope of the native in question. The quantum of such problems significantly depends on the strength of such Pitra Dosh. The strength of such Pitra Dosh depends on the placements of Sun and Ketu in various nakshatras as well as navamshas, influences of benefic and malefic planets on these two planets and on the running times.

Let’s find out how the influences of benefic and malefic planets, the overall horoscope and the running times may change the results indicated by such Pitra Dosh. Moon represents the tenth house of this horoscope, Jupiter represents the third house and Venus represents the first house of this horoscope. Sun and Mars represent profession in general. Hence more is the number of favourable factors for these planets and houses in the horoscope; less will be the damage caused by such Pitra Dosh. On the other hand, more is the number of malefic influences on these houses and planets; more will be the quantum of problems caused by such Pitra Dosh.

When it comes to the running times; the planetary periods of benefic planets other than Sun may reduce the effect of such Pitra Dosh to significant extents. The planetary period of Sun may reduce this effect to maximum possible extent. The planetary periods of malefic planets other than Ketu may increase the negativity of such Pitra Dosh. When the planetary period of Ketu is in effect; such Pitra Dosh may gain maximum possible strength in the horoscope. This is when the native may face the most serious problems caused by such Pitra Dosh.

Let’s consider an example when the overall horoscope is malefic. Suppose benefic Sun and Malefic Ketu form Pitra Dosh in the third house of a horoscope in Sagittarius. Sun is placed in Cancer navamsha and Ketu is placed in Aries navamsha of Magha nakshatra. Let’s see what type of problems such Pitra Dosh may cause, based on the remaining factors in this horoscope. Venus is placed in the first house in Libra and malefic Mercury is placed in the third house in Sagittarius along with Sun and Ketu. Benefic Saturn is placed in the fourth house in Capricorn along with malefic debilitated retrograde Jupiter; and malefic Rahu is placed in the ninth house in Gemini. Benefic Mars is placed in the eighth house in Taurus.

Benefic Saturn forms Shasha Yoga in this horoscope though this yoga is diluted by malefic Jupiter. Placement of malefic Mercury adds more negativity to Pitra Dosh in the third house. In general, Mercury acts as a partly malefic planet for Libra ascendant; though the benefic part may be much higher than the malefic part. However, the percentages of benefic and malefic parts of Mercury may increase or decrease; depending on its placements in various houses, signs, nakshatras and navamshas; as well as on the influences of benefic and malefic planets on Mercury; and on the overall theme of the horoscope. Due to strong malefic influence of Ketu; Mercury may turn 50 to 70% malefic in this case; depending on other relevant factors.

According to the basic setup of this horoscope, the native may join defence forces like police force or the army. However, the overall horoscope is troubled for the lifespan of this native. Hence he may die or get killed while doing his duty. The timing of death depends on the finer factors as well as on the running times. For instance, if Moon is placed in the sixth house in Pisces in Poorvabhadrapada nakshatra, the native may die between his age of 45 and 50. However, if Moon is placed in the sixth house in Revati nakshatra, the native may die between his age of 25 and 35; unless the finer factors oppose this event.

Let’s consider an example where the overall horoscope is benefic and strong. Suppose Pitra Dosh is formed in the third house in Sagittarius. Sun is placed in Uttarashada nakshatra and Ketu is placed in Poorvashada nakshatra. A combination of Venus and Mercury is placed in the fourth house in Capricorn and Rahu is placed in the ninth house in Gemini. Mars forms Ruchaka Yoga in the seventh house in Aries and Saturn forms Shasha Yoga in the first house in Libra. Benefic Moon is placed in the seventh house along with Mars; forming Chandra Mangal Yoga and Jupiter is placed in the eleventh house in Leo.

In this case, the overall horoscope becomes benefic and strong. Hence this horoscope may become capable of drawing benefic results from the malefic planets and malefic combinations. The concept of malefic planets turning into benefic planets by virtue of overall strong and benefic horoscope has been explained in the chapter ‘Vipreet Rajyoga’ of the book ‘Important Yogas in Vedic Astrology’.

As a result, the native may achieve a post of high authority in defence services. Such native is likely to become a high rank police officer or an army officer. This native may enjoy very good career and his lifespan may also not be in trouble. Since Moon is placed in Aries, the native may be born under Ketu, Venus or Sun Mahadasha. Even if the native is born during Ketu Mahadasha, he may remain safe and he may not face Ketu Mahadasha again during his lifetime; since it repeats after 120 years. The benefic influence of Chandra Mangal Yoga in the seventh house may also bless this native with wife who may be a renowned doctor or a high authority government officer.

Let’s discuss Pitra Dosh formed in the third house due to affliction to the lord of the ninth house by one or more than one malefic planet. Suppose benefic Saturn and malefic exalted Jupiter form Pitra Dosh in the third house of a horoscope in Cancer. Saturn represents the ninth as well as the tenth house. Jupiter represents the eighth and eleventh house. Jupiter is exalted and hence much stronger than Saturn in Cancer.

As a result, the native may face problems related to profession, father, spiritual growth, religion, luck factor, patience, discipline, authority, reputation, siblings, colleagues, properties and many other types of problems.

Such Pitra Dosh may attack a number of spheres of this native’s life. Among them; whichever spheres are protected by benefic planets; they may not suffer much. Whichever spheres are neither protected nor troubled; may witness significant problems. The spheres which are troubled by other malefic planets also; may witness maximum damage due to such Pitra Dosh.

Let’s consider the field of profession. Since the third house is afflicted and the lord of the tenth house is also afflicted; such Pitra Dosh may create serious problems related to profession of this native. Hence the first house should be strong and the tenth house should have benefic planet or planets in it; so that the problems related to profession may be reduced or rectified. Taking an example, suppose a benefic combination of Sun and Mercury forms Budhaditya Yoga in the tenth house of this horoscope in Aquarius. Benefic exalted Moon is placed in the first house in Taurus, Mars is placed in the fourth house in Leo and exalted Venus is placed in the eleventh house in Pisces.

In this case, the lord of the third house as well as the lord of the first house is exalted. The tenth house is empowered by benefic planets. The first house in particular becomes very strong since benefic exalted Moon is placed in this house and the lord of this house is exalted. Hence Pitra Dosh formed in the third house may not cause significant problems related to the profession of this native. Since Sun receives support from Mercury; the father of this native should also do fine. In the same way, the other fields affected by such Pitra Dosh may recover; if they are blessed by benefic influences.

Let’s look at this equation from the opposite angle. Suppose Pitra Dosh is formed by benefic Saturn and malefic exalted Jupiter in the third house in Cancer. A malefic combination of Sun and Ketu is placed in the tenth house in Aquarius, debilitated Mercury is placed in the eleventh house in Pisces and Venus is placed in the twelfth house in Aries. Malefic Rahu is placed in the fourth house in Leo and a malefic combination of debilitated Moon and Mars is placed in the seventh house in Scorpio.

In this case, the overall theme of this horoscope turns malefic; especially for profession, marriage and father. Hence the native may not witness professional establishment till late in his life or throughout his life; depending on the finer factors and running times. Due to such Pitra Dosh, the native may lose his father early in his life. Ketu forms another Pitra Dosh in the tenth house of this horoscope in Aquarius; by afflicting Sun. Hence the combined effect of both types of Pitra Dosh may not let the native enjoy the company of his father for long. When it comes to marriage; malefic Mars forms Manglik Dosh in the seventh house. Apart from that, Venus is not well placed in this horoscope. Hence the native may witness delay in his marriage and he may also face a number of problems after he gets married.

Similarly; the type and quantum of problems related to the other spheres may also be assessed by looking into the factors relevant to those spheres as well as by looking into the overall theme of the horoscope. Looking at the running times, when the planetary periods of benefic planets are in effect; the problems posed by such Pitra Dosh may reduce. On the other hand, the planetary periods of malefic planets other than the ones involved in the formation of Pitra Dosh may increase the quantum of such problems. When the planetary periods of malefic planets involved in the formation of Pitra Dosh are in effect, this defect may cause maximum possible damage.

 

Himanshu Shangari

 

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Pitra Dosh in Second House      

The second house of horoscope represents family, face, speech, money, wealth, memories, family traditions, family history, foods, eating and drinking habits; and many other things.

Let’s consider various formations of Pitra Dosh in the second house and see what may happen. As we know, there are three categories of Pitra Dosh on the basis of formation. The first one is formed due to affliction to Sun, the second one is formed due to affliction to the ninth house and the third one is formed due to affliction to the lord of the ninth house. We just discussed an example for Pitra Dosh formed due to affliction to the lord of the ninth house. Let’s discuss Pitra Dosh formed in the second house due to affliction to Sun.

Suppose a combination of benefic Sun and malefic Saturn forms Pitra Dosh in the second house of a horoscope in Pisces. Both Sun and Saturn may do well in Pisces though none of them is strong in this sign. Sun represents the seventh house in this horoscope. Saturn rules the first and second house.

In general, Saturn works as partly benefic and partly malefic planet for Aquarius ascendant. The percentages of benefic and malefic parts of Saturn may increase or decrease; depending on its placements in various houses, signs, nakshatras and navamshas; as well as on the influences of benefic and malefic planets on Saturn; and on the overall theme of the horoscope.

Hence such Pitra Dosh may trouble the native with problems related to his marriage, children, wife, father, money, wealth, family, speech, memory, immunity, health, confidence and many other things. Let’s try to look into some of these spheres and find out how the net results of such Pitra Dosh may change due to nakshatras, navamshas, influences of other benefic and malefic planets, overall theme of horoscope and running times.

Looking at the sphere of marriage, such Pitra Dosh may cause delay in the marriage of the native. Hence the native may not get married till late or very late in his life; depending on his overall horoscope. Venus is the general signifier of wife and Jupiter is the general signifier of husband. It means if Venus is strong and clean in the horoscope of a male native having such Pitra Dosh, he may not face serious problems related to his marriage. Likewise, if Jupiter is strong and clean in the horoscope of a female native having such Pitra Dosh, she may not face serious problems related to her marriage. Let’s proceed with the case of male native and see what may happen.

Suppose benefic Venus is placed in the fourth house of this horoscope in Taurus in Rohini nakshatra. In this case, the malefic impact of Pitra Dosh in delaying the marriage of this native may reduce significantly. Hence the native may get married between his age of 25 and 30; depending on the rest of his horoscope. Looking at this equation from the opposite angle, if Venus is placed in the twelfth house of this horoscope in Capricorn and malefic Moon is placed in the seventh house in Leo; the problem may intensify. In this case, such Pitra Dosh may delay the marriage of this native till 40 years of his age or the native may not get married throughout his life; depending on his overall horoscope. Similarly, if Jupiter and the seventh house is troubled in case of a female native; such Pitra Dosh may not allow her to get married till late in life or throughout her life.

Even if Venus is well placed in this horoscope in case of a male native; the native may face various types of problems after his marriage is conducted. Venus placed in the fourth house in Taurus in Rohini nakshatra may try to save the marriage of this native whereas Pitra Dosh formed in the second house may try to destroy his marriage. The final result depends on the overall horoscope as well as on the running times. Such Pitra Dosh may cause maximum damage during the planetary period of Saturn, since Saturn forms Pitra Dosh in the horoscope.

Looking at the sphere of money and wealth, such Pitra Dosh may prove troublesome for these spheres; especially if the native is under the planetary period of Saturn; like in the present case. The second house also deals with eating and drinking habits. Hence such Pitra Dosh may trouble the native with various types of addictions. The native may lose money as well as health due to such addictions. Since the second house belongs to the family also; such addictions may create disturbances in the family. The native may lose significant amount of money and wealth earned by his parents or other family members; through various types of addictions and vices. Among the family members also, the native may especially prove destructive for wealth and money accumulated by his father. This is because such malefic Saturn afflicts Sun in the second house and Sun represents father.

Due to addictions, vices, bad company and engagement in immoral or even illegal activities during Saturn period; the native may trouble his entire family; especially his father. Native’s addictions and involvement in immoral and illegal activities may bring disgrace to the entire family. Such native may get captured by police a number of times; due to drug possession or due to other illegal activities. The father of this native may have to spend significant amounts of money to get the native out of trouble. Apart from this, such acts of the native may bring disgrace to the entire family.

The quantum of these problems depends on the overall horoscope of the native. If the rest of his horoscope is benefic and strong, the native may not face serious issues like the ones mentioned. However, if the overall horoscope is also malefic; the problems may touch extremes during Saturn period. In extreme cases when the overall horoscope is malefic in specific ways; the native may die because of drug overdose or he may serve prison sentence for more than 7 years. Let’s take an example to understand this concept in a better manner.

Suppose such Pitra Dosh is formed in Poorvabhadrapada nakshatra in Pisces in the second house. It means both Saturn and Sun are placed in Poorvabhadrapada nakshatra, which is a difficult to handle nakshatra. A malefic combination of Rahu, Moon and Mercury is placed in the first house in Aquarius where Rahu as well as Moon is placed in Shatabhisha nakshatra and Mercury is placed in Poorvabhadrapada or Shatabhisha nakshatra. Venus is placed in the twelfth house in Capricorn, Ketu is placed in the seventh house in Leo and a malefic combination of Mars and retrograde Jupiter is placed in the eighth house in Virgo.

In this case, the overall horoscope becomes highly negative. As a result, the native may get addicted to drugs and he may also engage in crimes. Such native may destroy a significant part of money and wealth gathered by his family and he may also bring disgrace to the family. Apart from this, such native may serve prison sentence for 10 years or more; or he may die due to drug overdose before 40 years of his age. Due to the overall setup of this horoscope, the native is not likely to get married. This horoscope also indicates serious problems for native’s father. Hence the native may lose his father while he may be serving prison sentence.

Let’s look at this equation from the opposite angle. Suppose benefic Sun and malefic Saturn form Pitra Dosh in the second house of a horoscope in Pisces. Sun is placed in Leo navamsha of Uttarabhadrapada nakshatra and Saturn is placed in Pisces navamsha of Revati nakshatra. Sun is strong in Leo navamsha. Uttarabhadrapada as well as Revati is a benevolent nakshatra. Hence such Pitra Dosh may reduce in strength in this case. Suppose malefic Moon is placed in the first house in Aquarius in the fourth part of Shatabhisha nakshatra. Mercury is placed in the third house in Aries in Ashwini nakshatra and Venus is placed in the fourth house in Taurus. A benefic combination of Mars and Jupiter is placed in the seventh house of this horoscope in Magha nakshatra, Rahu is placed in the eleventh house in Sagittarius and Ketu is placed in the fifth house in Gemini.

In this case, the overall theme of the horoscope becomes benefic. As a result, the native may neither become drug addict, nor he may bring disgrace to his family. Such native may get selected as a defence officer, very likely as an army officer; during the planetary period of Saturn. He may do his duty well and he may earn good name for himself as well as for his family. Depending on the finer factors in the horoscope, the native may also achieve success through some other types of professions. Such native may also get married in time due to the benefic influence of various planets in his horoscope.

However, such Pitra Dosh may still be capable of breaking the first marriage of this native; depending on the finer factors as well as on the horoscope of his first wife. The term ‘finer factors’ in this context means the placement of various planets in various nakshatras as well as navamshas. For instance, if Mars and Jupiter are placed in the seventh house in Aries navamsha of Magha nakshatra and Venus is placed in the fourth house in Leo navamsha of Mrigashira nakshatra, the first marriage of this native may break.

On the other hand, if Mars is placed in Taurus navamsha and Jupiter is placed in Cancer navamsha of Magha nakshatra in the seventh house, the equation may improve. At the same time, if Venus is placed in Taurus or Cancer navamsha of Rohini nakshatra; the horoscope may become strong enough to deal with problems related to the first marriage of this native. As a result, the native may be able to save his first marriage despite some significant problems. As mentioned a number of times; the overall theme of a horoscope is the most important factor in it; since it can change anything and everything.

Similarly; the type and quantum of problems related to the other spheres may also be assessed by looking into the factors relevant to those spheres as well as by looking into the overall theme of the horoscope. Looking at the running times, when the planetary periods of benefic planets are in effect; the problems posed by such Pitra Dosh may reduce. On the other hand, the planetary periods of malefic planets other than the ones involved in the formation of Pitra Dosh may increase the quantum of such problems. When the planetary periods of malefic planets involved in the formation of Pitra Dosh are in effect, this defect may cause maximum possible damage.

 

Himanshu Shangari

 

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Pitra Dosh in First House

The first house of horoscope represents physical body, strength, vitality, immunity, overall health, lifespan, personality, independence, profession and many other things.

Let’s consider various formations of Pitra Dosh in the first house and see what may happen in each case. As we know, there are three categories of Pitra Dosh on the basis of formation. The first one is formed due to affliction to Sun, the second one is formed due to affliction to the ninth house and the third one is formed due to affliction to the lord of the ninth house. Let’s discuss the first and third category of Pitra Dosh formed in the first house. Since Pitra Dosh due to affliction to the ninth house may not form in the first house; this category can’t be discussed here.

Suppose a combination of benefic Sun and malefic Saturn forms Pitra Dosh in the first house of a horoscope in Cancer. Sun rules the second house in this horoscope. Hence it represents father, the ability to produce children, immunity, confidence, money, wealth, speech and family among other things. It should be noted that Sun represents the ability to produce children in case of male natives only. In case of female natives, this ability is represented collectively by Moon and Venus.

Hence such Pitra Dosh may create problems related to immunity, health, lifespan, personality, profession, father, children, money, wealth, speech and family; among other things. The type and quantum of such problems depend on the strength of such Pitra Dosh, the overall horoscope and the running times. The strength of such Pitra Dosh is checked through the placements of Sun and Saturn in various nakshatras as well as navamshas within the sign of Cancer. Apart from this, influences of benefic and malefic planets on Sun and Saturn should also be checked.

Such Pitra Dosh may create problems related to family, wealth and speech. Considering family, if the second house and Moon are blessed, this problem may also reduce in quantum. For example, if Moon is placed in the second house of this horoscope in Leo; this problems may be reduced a lot.

On the other hand, if the second house or Moon is troubled; the quantum of such problems may increase. For example, if malefic Rahu or Ketu is placed in the second house in Leo and Moon is placed in the fifth, sixth, eighth or twelfth house; the quantum of these problems may increase.

Let’s look at the speech aspect now. The formation of such Pitra Dosh may create problems or defects related to the speech patterns of this native. As a result; he may often land in trouble; due to what he says. He may also face problems due to keeping quiet when he should speak. Mercury is the general signifier for speech and second house is the specific signifier. It means if the second house itself is clean and Mercury is well placed; the speech aspect may not face many problems. For example, if benefic Venus is placed in the second house in Leo and Mercury is placed in the third house in Virgo; the speech aspect may not face much trouble. On the other hand, if malefic Rahu or Ketu is placed in the second house in Leo and debilitated Mercury is placed in the ninth house in Pisces; the problems related to speech may aggravate.

Looking at the wealth part; such Pitra Dosh may create health problems and unfortunate events from time to time; and the native may have to spend a lot of money to deal with them. Such health issues or troublesome events may not necessarily attack the native directly; and they may attack his family members also. Since Saturn is afflicting Sun, Pitra Dosh may create such problems through the father of this native. It means the native may have to spend a lot of money in order to manage the health and other affairs of his father.

Let’s consider the wellbeing of the father. Such Pitra Dosh indicates serious issues related to the wellbeing of native’s father. If the ninth house as well as its lord Jupiter is healthy; such problems may reduce significantly. For example, if Jupiter is placed in the fifth house in Scorpio and benefic Moon is placed in the ninth house in Pisces; these problems may reduce significantly. On the other hand, if the ninth house and its lord are troubled; the quantum of such problems may increase. For example, if malefic Rahu or Ketu is placed in the ninth house and a malefic combination of Jupiter and Mercury is placed in the twelfth house; the problems may intensify.

In such case; the native may lose his father at an early age. If his father’s horoscope is not strong; he may die. If his father’s horoscope is strong; the native may lose him through other ways. For example, native’s parents may get divorced and his mother may get his custody. Looking at another example, native’s father may be imprisoned for more than 10 years by virtue of a crime; he may or may not have committed.

When it comes to profession, the tenth house and its lord Mars carry primary importance. Apart from this, the first house and its lord, the third house and its lord as well as the eleventh house and its lord also carry secondary importance. If these houses and their respective lords are healthy; the native may not face many problems related to his profession.

On the other hand, if these houses as well as their lords are troubled; the quantum of such problems may increase. For example, if a malefic combination of Mars and Mercury is placed in the twelfth house in Gemini and benefic debilitated Venus is placed in the third house in Virgo along with malefic Ketu; the problems may intensify. In this case, the native may not witness proper professional settlement; throughout his life; due to the combined effect of such Pitra Dosh and other malefic plants.

Looking at the running times, when the planetary periods of benefic planets are in effect; the problems posed by such Pitra Dosh may reduce. On the other hand, the planetary periods of malefic planets other than the ones involved in the formation of Pitra Dosh may increase the quantum of such problems. When the planetary periods of malefic planets involved in the formation of such Pitra Dosh are in effect, this defect may cause maximum possible damage.

Let’s discuss Pitra Dosh formed in the first house due to affliction to the lord of the ninth house by one or more than one malefic planet. Suppose benefic Mars and malefic Saturn form Pitra Dosh in the first house of a horoscope in Pisces. In this case, Mars represents the second and ninth house whereas Saturn represents the eleventh and the twelfth house. Both Mars and Saturn are not strong in Pisces.

Hence such Pitra Dosh may create problems related to health, lifespan, profession, personality, father, children, family, money, wealth, speech, religion, guru, spiritual growth, losses, delays, addictions, vices, perversions and illusions; among other things.

Let’s look into some of these problems. Starting with father, this type of Pitra Dosh may cause various types of problems related to the father of this native. Such Pitra Dosh in itself may generally not be capable of causing extreme physical damage to the father. It means that in most cases, such Pitra Dosh may not cause the death of this native’s father on its own; unless supported by the rest of the horoscope. However, such Pitra Dosh may trouble the health and overall wellbeing of native’s father.

Apart from this, such Pitra Dosh indicates bad results related to profession and financial status of the father. In case such Pitra Dosh is supported by the overall horoscope; native’s father may leave the family and he may disappear. His father may leave the family in search of spiritual wisdom or he may simply run away as he may not be able to cope up with the pressure of family responsibilities. Hence the native may suffer from a wide variety of problems related to his father; depending on his overall horoscope. However, this type of Pitra Dosh may not be capable of causing the death of native’s father on its own.

Let’s look at other aspects affected by such Pitra Dosh in the first house. We have already discussed aspects like speech and profession in case of Pitra Dosh formed due to affliction to Sun. Let’s consider some other aspects. This type of Pitra Dosh may cause significant or serious issues related to courage, bravery, initiative and overall immunity of the native. If there are compensating factors in the horoscope for some of these aspects; such aspects may perform better. If there are no supportive factors for some of these aspects; such aspects may underperform. However, if there are factors which further cause damage to some of these aspects; such aspects may seriously suffer.

In cases where Pitra Dosh is formed by benefic Sun or lord of the ninth house and a malefic planet; the problems posed by it may be relatively low in quantum. However, if Pitra Dosh is formed by malefic Sun or lord of the ninth house and a malefic planet; the problems may become higher in quantum. Let’s take an example to understand this concept in a better manner.

Suppose malefic Sun and malefic Mars form Pitra Dosh in the first house of a horoscope in Virgo. Since both these planets are malefic, the intensity of such Pitra Dosh may be higher or much higher than an average type of Pitra Dosh. As Pitra Dosh is formed in the first house; the primary targets are likely to be native’s health, overall wellbeing, lifespan, profession and personality. Let’s follow native’s health and lifespan. Such Pitra Dosh may trouble the native with serious types of health issues, diseases and accidents. It may reduce the overall lifespan of the native where the quantum of reduction depends on the overall horoscope of the native. If Mercury is strong and clean; and the overall horoscope is supportive; the native may live up to the age of 65 years or even more.

For example, suppose benefic Mercury is placed in the second house in Libra along with benefic Moon and Venus. Benefic Jupiter forms Hamsa Yoga in the fourth house in Sagittarius, exalted Ketu is placed in the third house in Scorpio, exalted Rahu is placed in the ninth house in Taurus and Saturn is placed in the fifth house in Capricorn. The native in this case may live up to the age of 60 or 65 years.

Looking at this equation from the opposite angle, suppose a malefic combination of Mercury and Ketu is placed in the twelfth house of this horoscope in Leo and malefic Rahu is placed in the sixth house in Aquarius with Jupiter. Venus is placed in the eleventh house in Cancer, Moon is placed in the fourth house in Sagittarius and Saturn is placed in the ninth house in Taurus. In this case, the native may die before his age of 60 years, likely between 45 and 50.

 

Himanshu Shangari

 

Pitra Dosh Section

This section features content on formation and various aspects related to the concept of Pitra Dosh. It features an article on Pitra Dosh and 12 articles on different types of Pitra Dosh formed in 12 houses of horoscope. Important factors which may affect the results given by Pitra Dosh are discussed in details.

These factors include placements of relevant planets in various houses, signs, nakshatras and navamshas; influences of other benefic and malefic planets; and the impact of overall horoscope as well as planetary periods on Pitra Dosh.

Pitra Dosh is generally interpreted as the curse of ancestors. If Pitra Dosh is formed in your horoscope, it does not mean that your Pitras (Ancestors) are cursing you; it means that your Pitras are themselves cursed by virtue of their bad karmas. A part of this curse or karmic debt has been forwarded to you. Pitra Dosh is an inheritance of karmic debt of the family line and you have to accept it, whether or not you want to.

If in a horoscope; the Sun, the ninth house or the lord of the ninth house is afflicted by one or more than one malefic planet; Pitra Dosh is formed in such horoscope. For example, if Aries is rising as ascendant in a horoscope and malefic Ketu is placed in the ninth house in Sagittarius; Pitra Dosh is formed in this horoscope by Ketu. Malefic Ketu placed in the ninth house may afflict it and hence it may form Pitra Dosh in the horoscope. Like this, each one of the nine planets including Sun can be malefic in a horoscope; it can afflict the ninth house and form Pitra Dosh.

Considering another formation; if Aries is the ascendant rising and Sun is placed in the fourth house in Cancer along with malefic Mercury; Pitra Dosh is formed in the horoscope; since Sun has been afflicted by Mercury. Looking at another variation; if Aries is the ascendant rising in a horoscope; Jupiter being the lord of the ninth house is placed in the fifth house in Leo along with malefic Rahu; Pitra Dosh is formed by Rahu.

Pitra Dosh

Pitra Dosh in First House

Pitra Dosh in Second House

Pitra Dosh in Third House

Pitra Dosh in Fourth House

Pitra Dosh in Fifth House

Pitra Dosh in Sixth House

Pitra Dosh in Seventh House

Pitra Dosh in Eighth House

Pitra Dosh in Ninth House

Pitra Dosh in Tenth House

Pitra Dosh in Eleventh House

Pitra Dosh in Twelfth House

Pitras and Shradh Karmas

Himanshu Shangari