JATHAKAM CHARTImportance of Planetary Positions in Astrology
A person's birth chart (Janam Kundali) is a graphical representation of the planetary positions based on their date, time, and place of birth. This chart is the most important astrological document for understanding a person's destiny, personality, and life path.
Planetary positions tell us the degrees, minutes, and seconds at which the planets are moving in their orbits, and how they are interacting with each other. Only by determining the correct planetary positions can accurate astrological predictions be made.
Planetary Positions and Their Effects
Just as a person's life has childhood, youth, and old age, planets also have their own phases, which determine their strength. According to Maharishi Parashara, these stages are:
- Bala (Infant): In this stage, the planet is calm and its power is low.
- Kuma (Adolescence): The planet is gradually gaining strength.
- Yuva: The planet is at its peak strength and produces results at its full potential.
- Old: The planet begins to lose its power.
- Death: The planet is at its weakest state and its influence is negligible.
Transits of Planets and Their Effects on Life
The transits or movements of planets have a direct impact on our lives. By combining the planetary positions in your birth chart and their current movements (transit), you can understand how they are affecting your life.
- Emotions and Behavior: Planetary movements influence our moods, emotions, and behavior.
- Timing of Life Events: Transits tell us whether the time is favorable for marriage, career changes, or making major decisions.
- Relationship Dynamics: Planetary positions impact our relationships, understanding, and communication.
- Spiritual Growth: The correct position of planets helps us understand ourselves better and follow a spiritual path.
Aspects of Planets and Their Debilitated/Exalted Signs
In Vedic astrology, the aspects of planets and their placement in the zodiac signs are very important.
- Aspects of Planets: Each planet aspects the seventh house from its own. Some planets, such as Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars, also have additional aspects that influence the results of the house.
- Exalted and Debilitated Signs: Each planet is Uchcha in a particular sign, where it is most powerful, and Neecha in a particular sign, where its power is diminished.
Religious Importance of Planets
In Indian culture, the planets are worshipped as deities. The Navagraha are worshipped in temples to receive their blessings.
- Sun: Sun God
- Moon: Lord Shiva
- Mars: Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh
- Mercury: Lord Vishnu
- Jupiter: Lord Brahma
- Venus: Goddess Lakshmi
- Saturn: Shani Dev
- Rahu: Bhairo Baba
- Ketu: Lord Ganesha
By knowing the correct position of the planets, you can get information about various aspects of your life and be prepared for the upcoming challenges.