The Divinity Emanating from the Nakshatras!🌟

                            

An ocean of information is hidden underneath the layers of Nakshatras. It's astounding to even fathom the amount of knowledge that is woven around the stars. Apart from Nakshatras being prominent in the South of India especially when it comes to performing Abhishek for God, even from an astrological parlance it opens the door to a whole new realm of data pointers that can be so evocative.

This article is largely focused on the divine element interspersed within the Nakshatras. The Nakshatras are basically a bunch of stars forming a pattern within the 360° zodiac and are said to be divided into 27 numbers beginning from Ashwini located in the first zodiac sign of Aries to Revathi which is placed in the twelfth and final zodiac sign of Pisces. There is however a view point also of the Nakshatra cycle beginning from Krithika which connotes the 'Head' till Bharani which signifies the 'end of life' as it's ruled by Lord 'Yama'. However for all practical purposes it makes sense to follow the order from Ashwini to Revathi for ease of use and counting purposes.

There is a lot of spiritual information intertwined within the stars. When it comes to the Nakshatras, it's the Nakshatra occupied by the Moon that is primary and considered sacrosanct. The whole 'Tara' sequence originates based on which Nakshatra the Moon is placed in one's birth horoscope. The planet Moon after all is the imprint and denotes the signification of the mind. It governs our thoughts, emotions and actions. Moon is the Body that nurtures us and instils a feeling of care, longing and sensitivity. It also has an element of freewill and there is a popular tamil saying that goes "விதியை மதியால் வெல்லலாம்" or "Vidhiyai Madhiyaal Vellalaam" which translates as what cannot be overcome by destiny can be won over by one's mind (Moon). Even from the tutelage of a Horoscope, two of the most important timing events viz Dasa Bukthi which expounds the sequence of important time periods and Transits which are the planets circulating signs currently in operation within the zodiac is reckoned mainly from the Moon. Having established this framework, let's go about seeing how it needs to be played out.

First up sharing all the divine enclosures incorporated within each Nakshatra such as the Deity, God to worship, birth star temples, Siddhar or Rishi to take obeisance, form of Ganapathy, associated Bhairava, connected Mantra, offering (Dhanyam), type of Abhishekham etc. After the listing of this information, we will take a look at how best one can invoke the divine having been born in a particular Nakshatra with a specific illustration and also look at the Navatara sequence to understand the results provided by each of the 27 Tara's.

Divine Results for 27 Nakshatras

1) Ashwini

Devata: Ashwini Kumars - Physicians to the Gods

Adi Devata: Saraswati (Any God related to healing, learning can be considered)

Rishi: Marici
Siddhar: Kalanginathar

Ganapathy: Dvija Ganapathy
Bhairava: Nyana Bhairava

Temple: Piravi Marundeeswarar in Tiruthuraipoondi

Abhishekam: Sandhana Kappu (Sandalwood Paste)

Dhanyam: Manjal Sadham (Yellow Rice/Lemon Rice) 

Mantra: Om Am Am

2) Bharani

Devata: Yama - God of Death or Dharma

Adi Devata: Durga (Any God of justice like Kali, Amman can also be considered. This is also said to be the birth star of Navagraha Rahu)

Rishi: Vasishta

Siddhar: Bhogar

Ganapathy: Siddhi Ganapathy
Bhairava: Maha Bhairava

Temple: Agneeswarar in Nalladai

Abhishekam: Pachcha Arisi (Raw Rice)

Dhanyam: Nelli Oorga, Nelli Podi Sadham (Gooseberry Pickle/Gooseberry Powder Rice) 

Mantra: Om Im Im

3) Karthigai / Krithika

Devata: Agni - God of Fire

Adi Devata: Agni (Any God of Fire like Agneeshwarar or Annamalaiyar can be considered, Karthikeya worship is also auspicious for this Nakshatra) 

Rishi: Angiras

Siddhar: Romarishi
Ganapathy: Uchhista Ganapathy

Bhairava: Swarna Bhairava

Temple: Gaathra Sundareswarar in Kanjanagaram

Abhishekam: Nelikkai Podi (Gooseberry Powder)

Dhanyam: Vazha Kuzhambu Sadham (Banana Flower Rice) 

Mantra: Om Um Um

4) Rohini

Devata: Brahma/Prajapati - The Creator  

Adi Devata: Sri Krishna (Any powerful Leela manifesting God or form of Krishna like Jagannath can also be considered)  

Rishi: Atri

Siddhar: Machamuni
Ganapathy: Vigna Ganapathy

Bhairava: Kala Bhairava

Temple: Sri Pandava Dhoodha Perumal in Kancheepuram

Abhishekam: Manjal Podi (Yellow Powder)

Dhanyam: Thayir Sadham (Curd Rice) 

Mantra: Om Rm Rm Rm Rm

5) Mrigaseerisham / Mrigashira

Devata: Soma/Chandra - The Moon God

Adi Devata: Chandran (Any Shiva God in Moon form like Chandra Sudeshwarar or Chandra Mouleeswar can be considered. This is also said to be the birth star of Navagraha Moon (Chandran)) 

Rishi: Pulastya

Siddhar: Pambatti & Sattaimuni
Ganapathy: Kshipra Ganapathy

Bhairava: Ksetrabala Bhairava

Temple: Aadhi Narayana Perumal in Enkan

Abhishekam: Vasanadhi Dravyangal (Perfumed Items Mixed Powder)

Dhanyam: Paruppu Sadham (Dal Rice) 

Mantra: Om Em

6) Thiruvadirai / Aarudra

Devata: Rudra - The Storm God

Adi Devata: Shiva (Any Shiva God in a hardcore form such as Nataraja Shiva, Rudra, Shiva Linga can be considered)

Rishi: Pulaha

Siddhar: Idaikadhar
Ganapathy: Heramba Ganapathy

Bhairava: Vaduga Bhairava

Temple: Abhaya Varadeeswarar in Athirampattinam

Abhishekam: Panja Kaviyam (Five Cow Derivatives)

Dhanyam: Kamangali Koozh (Porridge) 

Mantra: Om Aim

7) Punarpoosam / Punarvasu

Devata: Aditi - Mother of the Gods (12 Adityas)

Adi Devata: Sri Rama (Any God representing motherly love such as the Holy Mother can also be invoked)

Rishi: Kratu

Siddhar: Dhanvantri

Ganapathy: Lakshmi Ganapathy
Bhairava: Vijaya Bhairava

Temple: Athitheeswarar in Vaniyambadi

Abhishekam: Panjamritam (Five Food Mixture)

Dhanyam: Paal Sadham (Milk Rice) 

Mantra: Om Aum

8) Poosam / Pushya

Devata: Brihaspati - Priest of the Gods

Adi Devata: Guru (Any God in a Guru form like Dhakshinamurthy, Raghavendra, Guruvayurappa, Saibaba can also be considered. This is also said to be the birth star of Navagraha Jupiter (Guru))  

Rishi: Marici

Siddhar: Kamalamuni

Ganapathy: Maha Ganapathy
Bhairava: Aasina Bhairava

Temple: Akshayapureeswarar in Vilankulam

Abhishekam: Palamritam Maa Palaa Vazhai (Mango, Jackfruit, Banana)

Dhanyam: Sambar Sadham (Sambar Rice) 

Mantra: Om Kam

9) Aayilyam / Ashlesha

Devata: Nagas/Sarpa - The Snake God

Adi Devata: Adiseshan (Any God in snake form like Nagamman can also be considered. This is also said to be the birth star of Navagraha Ketu))

Rishi: Vasishta

Siddhar: Agathiyar
Ganapathy: Vijaya Ganapathy

Bhairava: Pathala Bhairava

Temple: Karkadeswarar in Thirunandudevankudi

Abhishekam: Pasum Pal (Cows Milk)

Dhanyam: Mor Kuzhambu (Butter Gravy)

Mantra: Om Kham Gam

10) Magam / Magha

Devata: Pitris - The Forefathers and Ancestors

Adi Devata: Shukra (Any God invoking Kula Deiva or Pitrus such as visiting Rameshwaram temple can also be auspicious for this Nakshatra)

Rishi: Angiras

Siddhar: Sivavaakiyar

Ganapathy: Nritya Ganapathy
Bhairava: Naradhana Bhairava

Temple: Mahalingeswarar in Thavasimadai

Abhishekam: Pasu Neyi (Cows Ghee)

Dhanyam: Keerai Kuzhambu (Spinach Gravy)

Mantra: Om Gham Nam

11) Pooram / Poorva Phalguni

Devata: Aryaman - God Of Patronage And Favours

Adi Devata: Parvathi (God of favours such as Andal Devi can also be worshipped)

Rishi: Atri

Siddhar: Ramadevar

Ganapathy: Urdhva Ganapathy
Bhairava: Kottai Bhairava

Temple: Hari Theertheswarar in Thiruvarangulam

Abhishekam: Pasum Pal Thayir (Cows Milk Yoghurt)

Dhanyam: Pazha Pazham Payasam (Jackfruit Kheer)

Mantra: Om Cam

12) Uthiram / Uttara Phalguni

Devata: Bhaga - God of Bliss and Prosperity

Adi Devata: Sastha (In similar lines, Ayyappa and Ayyanar can also be worshipped)

Rishi: Pulastya

Siddhar: Kagabujandar

Ganapathy: Ekakshara Ganapathy
Bhairava: Jadamandala Bhairava

Temple: Karkadeswarar in Thirunandudevankudi

Abhishekam: Then Kalkandu (Honey, Sugar Crystals)

Dhanyam: Puliyogare (Tamarind Rice)

Mantra: Om Cham

13) Hastham / Hastha

Devata: Savitar - The Sun God

Adi Devata: Suriyan or Aadhavan (Any solar God like Surya Narayana can be worshipped, Gayatri Devi who is an aspect of Saraswati, Lakshmi and Parvati is also taken into account for this Nakshatra. This is also said to be the birth star of Navagraha Sun (Suriyan))

Rishi: Pulaha

Siddhar: Karuvurar

Ganapathy: Vara Ganapathy
Bhairava: Yoga Bhairava

Temple: Karkadeswarar in Thirunandudevankudi

Abhishekam: Then (Honey)

Dhanyam: Thengai Sadham (Coconut Rice)

Mantra: Om Jam Jham Nam

14) Chithirai / Chitra

Devata: Tvastar - The God of Creative Power

Adi Devata: Vishwakarma (The Sudarshan chakra embodying deity Chakrathalwar can be considered for worship and so is Ma Kamakshi)

Rishi: Kratu

Siddhar: Punnakeeshar

Ganapathy: Tryakshara Ganapathy
Bhairava: Chakra Bhairava

Temple: Karkadeswarar in Thirunandudevankudi

Abhishekam: Karumbu Saaru (Sugarcane Juice)

Dhanyam: Chakra Pongal (Sweet Pongal)

Mantra: Om Tam Tham

15) Swathi

Devata: Vayu - The Wind God

Adi Devata: Mahalakshmi (It is said that invoking Lord Narasimha is also vital for this Nakshatra)

Rishi: Marici

Siddhar: Pulipani

Ganapathy: Kshipra Prasada Ganapathy
Bhairava: Jadamuni Bhairava

Temple: Karkadeswarar in Thirunandudevankudi

Abhishekam: Elumiccai Pala Saaru (Lime Juice)

Dhanyam: Paruppu Podi Sadham (Dal Powder Rice)

Mantra: Om Dam

16) Visagam / Vishakha

Devata: Indragni - The Chief of the Gods of Fire

Adi Devata: Subrahmanya (All forms of Subramanya be it Muruga, Karthikeya, Velavan, Kumaran etc can be considered)

Rishi: Vasishta

Siddhar: Nandeesar & Kudambai

Ganapathy: Haridra Ganapathy
Bhairava: Kottai Bhairava

Temple: Karkadeswarar in Thirunandudevankudi

Abhishekam: Neyi Kalandha Porul (Items mixed with Ghee)

Dhanyam: Karugapillai Podi Sadham (Curry Leaves Powder Rice)

Mantra: Om Dham Nam

17) Anusham / Anuradha

Devata: Mitra - The God of Friendship

Adi Devata: Vayu (This Nakshatra represents the symbol of lotus, hence worshipping Lakshmi Narayan - the dual representation of Narayan & his consort Lakshmi seated on a lotus can be considered. This also happens to be the birth Nakshatra of Maha Periyava)

Rishi: Angiras

Siddhar: Valmiki

Ganapathy: Ekadanta Ganapathy
Bhairava: Swarna Bhairava

Temple: Karkadeswarar in Thirunandudevankudi

Abhishekam: Elaneeru (Tender Coconut)

Dhanyam: Ven Pongal (Savoury Pongal)

Mantra: Om Tam Tham Dam

18) Kettai / Jyeshta

Devata: Indra  - Chief of the Gods

Adi Devata: Devendran (Varaha Peruman - the bow avatar of Vishnu or Varahi the feminine form with Shakti energy can also be worshipped)

Rishi: Atri

Siddhar: Vyasa

Ganapathy: Srishti Ganapathy
Bhairava: Kadayudha Bhairava

Temple: Karkadeswarar in Thirunandudevankudi

Abhishekam: Pasum Saana Vibhudhi (Cow Dung Holy Ash)

Dhanyam: Manga Sadham (Mango Rice)

Mantra: Om Dham

19) Moolam / Moola

Devata: Nirriti - God of Dissolution

Adi Devata: Asura or Arakkan (Anjaneya can be worshipped for this Nakshatra)

Rishi: Pulastya

Siddhar: Patanjali

Ganapathy: Uddanda Ganapathy
Bhairava: Sattainatha Bhairava

Temple: Karkadeswarar in Thirunandudevankudi

Abhishekam: Sandhanam (Sandalwood)

Dhanyam: Adirasam (South Indian Sweet)

Mantra: Om Nam Pam Pham

20) Pooradam / Poorva Ashada

Devata: Jala/Apah - The God of Water

Adi Devata: Varunan (Jambukeshwarar representing the water element of Shiva can be worshipped for this Nakshatra. Though off Hinduism, the 'God of Water Jesus' too can be considered)

Rishi: Pulaha

Siddhar: Ramadevar

Ganapathy: Rinamochana Ganapathy
Bhairava: Veera Bhairava

Temple: Karkadeswarar in Thirunandudevankudi

Abhishekam: Pasum Pal and Vilvam (Cows Milk and Bael Leaf)

Dhanyam: Poli (Indian Flatbread Sweet)

Mantra: Om Bam

21) Uthiradam / Uttara Ashada

Devata: Vishwadeva - Universal God 

Adi Devata: Vinayaka (Any form of Vinayak can be considered such as Bala, Taruna, Heramba etc. This is also said to be the birth star of Navagraha Mars (Chevvai))

Rishi: Kratu

Siddhar: Konganar

Ganapathy: Dhundi Ganapathy
Bhairava: Vaduga Nathar Bhairava

Temple: Karkadeswarar in Thirunandudevankudi

Abhishekam: Thara Abhishekham in Sembu Pathram (Water dripping in Copper vessel)

Dhanyam: Kadala Maavu Porul (Peanut Flour Items)

Mantra: Om Bham

22) Tiruvonam / Shravana

Devata: Vishnu - Preserver of Universe

Adi Devata: Vishnu (Any form of Lord Maha Vishnu can be invoked for this Nakshatra with 'Pallikonda Perumal' which is Vishnu in a reclining posture and 'Hayagriva' being an avatar of Vishnu with horses head and human body being specifically mentioned)

Rishi: Vasishta

Siddhar: Dakshinamurthy

Ganapathy: Dvimukh Ganapathy
Bhairava: Marthanda Bhairava

Temple: Karkadeswarar in Thirunandudevankudi

Abhishekam: Sembu Pathram Neer (Water in Copper vessel)

Dhanyam: Arasi Idly, Kesari (Rice cake, saffron sweet)

Mantra: Om Mam

23) Avittam / Dhanishta

Devata: Ashta Vasu - Deities of Earthly Abundance

Adi Devata: Indirani (Ananda Shayana Perumal, the sleeping form of Vishnu can be considered for this Nakshtra. This is also said to be the birth star of Navagraha Mercury (Buddha))

Rishi: Angiras

Siddhar: Thirumoolar

Ganapathy: Trimukha Ganapathy
Bhairava: Ashta Bhairava

Temple: Karkadeswarar in Thirunandudevankudi

Abhishekam: Sangu Abhishekam (Conch Shell)

Dhanyam: Aval (Flattened Rice or Upma)

Mantra: Om Yam Ram

24) Sadayam / Satabhisha

Devata: Varuna - The God of Celestial Oceans

Adi Devata: Yaman (Mrityunjeshwarar the death defying form of Shiva can be considered for worship)

Rishi: Atri

Siddhar: Kowbalar

Ganapathy: Sinha Ganapathy
Bhairava: Sarpa Bhairava

Temple: Karkadeswarar in Thirunandudevankudi

Abhishekam: Panneer (Rose Water)

Dhanyam: Idiyappam, Rava Semiya (String Hoppers, Vermicelli)

Mantra: Om Lam

25) Pooraratathi / Poorva Bhadrapada

Devata: Ajaikapada - Fire Dragon and the one legged Rudra

Adi Devata: Kuberan (Any wealth related God like Kubera Lakshmi can be considered. It is however a predominant Shiva related Nakshatra being ruled by Rudra with Eka Pada Shiva said to be invoked)

Rishi: Pulastya

Siddhar: Jothimuni

Ganapathy: Yoga Ganapathy

Bhairava: Kottai Bhairava

Temple: Karkadeswarar in Thirunandudevankudi

Abhishekam: Thanga Pathram Neer (Water in Gold Vessel)

Dhanyam: Puttu (Steamed Rice Cake)

Mantra: Om Vam Sam

26) Uthiratathi / Uttara Bhadrapada

Devata: Ahir Budhanya - Cosmic Serpent and one of the Rudras

Adi Devata: Kamadhenu (Any God in calf form can be considered. As it is related to cows, energy of this Nakshatra is said to reside in Tirupathi Venkatachalapathi temple in Tirumala. It is however a predominant Shiva related Nakshatra being ruled by Rudra with Maha Eshwar being said to be invoked)

Rishi: Pulaha

Siddhar: Thamaragar

Ganapathy: Durga Ganapathy

Bhairava: Vengala Osai Bhairava

Temple: Karkadeswarar in Thirunandudevankudi

Abhishekam: Velli Pathram Neer (Water in Silver Vessel)

Dhanyam: Ulundhu Vadai, Ulundhu Paruppu Sadham (Urad Dal items)

Mantra: Om Sam Sam Ham

27) Revathi

Devata: Pooshan - The Nourishing and Protective God

Adi Devata: Shani (Aranganatha Perumal in Sri Ranganatha temple and also Madurai Meenakshi can be invoked for this Nakshatra. This is also said to be the birth star of Navagraha Saturn (Shani))

Rishi: Kratu

Siddhar: Sundaranandar

Ganapathy: Sankatahara Ganapathy
Bhairava: Samharamurthy Bhairava

Temple: Karkadeswarar in Thirunandudevankudi

Abhishekam: Snamanam Aivagai Theertham (Five types of holy water)

Dhanyam: Kothumalli Thogayal Sadham (Coriander Rice)

Mantra: Om Am Ah Lam Ksam

Concept of God as per Hinduism and the Associated Nakshatras

Some observations worth inferring is that when it comes to the Trimurti concept of Hinduism represented by the 3 Primary deities Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva that embody the functions of creation, preservation and destruction respectively, it is interesting to note that they tend to rule the following Nakshatras viz:

Brahma - Rohini

Vishnu - Tiruvonam (Shravana)

Shiva - Tiruvadirai (Arudra)

Though there are a number of Nakshatras ruled by forms of Shiva, Tiruvadirai reigns supreme on being the hardcore ruler of Rudra. Similar is the case with Tiruvonam which is the de facto Nakshatra invoking Maha Vishnu.

When it comes to the concept of Tridevi who are the respective consorts of the Trimurtis and known as Saraswathi (Brahma's consort), Lakshmi (Vishnu's consort) and Parvathi (Shiva's consort), they are also said to invoke certain Nakshatras. Saraswathi is known to be the Goddess of learning & education, Lakshmi - the goddess of wealth & prosperity and Parvathi - the goddess of love and devotion. Her highness Parvathi is also known for her fierce form of Durga & Kali representing power and protection. The Nakshatra's ruled by the Tridevi's are as under:

Saraswathi - Ashwini

Lakshmi - Swathi

Parvathi - Pooram (Poorva Phalguni)

Durga (Parvathi fierce form) - Bharani

Hinduism according to Vedic scriptures has this concept of classifying the deities into 33 types. The 33 Gods are further divided as 12 Adityas, 11 Rudras, 8 Vasus, and 2 Ashwins. There is however a slight variation in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad which classifies the 33 deities as 12 Adityas, 11 Rudras, 8 Vasus with the remaining 2 being made up by Indra and Prajapati. Based on this concept, we can classify these sub classification of deities to be ruling different Nakshatras

12 Adityas - Punarpoosam (Punarvasu)

11 Rudras - Tiruvadirai (Arudra)

8 Vasus - Avittam (Dhanishta)

2 Ashwins - Ashwini

With respect to the 12 Adityas, the deity of Punarpoosam (Punarvasu) is said to be 'Aditi' - the mother of the 12 Adityas. The 12 Adityas are characterised by the following names viz Dhata, Aryama, Mitra, Varuna, Indra, Vivasvan, Tvastha, Vishnu, Amshuman, Bhaga, Poosan and Parjanya. Many of these are themselves ruled by different Nakshatras such as Aryama - Pooram (Poorva Phalguni), Mitra - Anusham (Anuradha), Varuna - Sadayam (Satabhisha), Indra - Kettai (Jyeshta), Tvastha - Chithirai (Chitra), Vishnu - Tiruvonam (Shravana), Bhaga - Uthiram (Uttara Phalguni) and Poosan - Revathi

When it comes to the 11 Rudras, the ruler of Rudra is Tiruvadirai (Arudra). The 11 avatars of Rudras listed in the Shiva Purana include the names 1) Kapali 2) Pingal 3) Bheem 4) Virupaksha 5) Vilohita 6) Shastra 7) Aja Ekapaad 8) Ahir Budhanya 9) Shambhu 10) Chand and 11) Bhava. Out of this Aja Ekapaad is ruled by the Nakshatra Poorattathi (Poorva Bhadrapada) and Ahir Budhanya is ruled by the Nakshatra Uthirattathi (Uttara Bhadrapada)

The 8 Vasus describe the material elements of Agni (Fire), Prithvi (Earth), Vayu (Air), Apah (Water), Akash (Sky/Ether), Nakshatra (Stars) and the luminaries Aditya (Sun) and Soma (Moon). These are all collectively ruled by the star Avittam (Dhanishta). However individually some of these elements such as Fire can be linked to Karthigai (Krithika), Vayu to Swathi, Apah to Pooradam (Poorva Ashada), Sun to Hastham (Hastha) and Moon to Mrigasheerisham (Mrigashira).

The 2 Ashwins are collectively referred to as Ashwini Kumars and are said to be twin solar deities by names Nasatya and Dasra. The Ashwins are said to be sons of the Sun God Surya and his wife Sanjana. The Ashwins are especially known for their medicinal and healing abilities. The twin solar deities are associated with the Nakshatra Ashwini. Considering the alternate context of the final 2 Gods being mentioned as Indra & Prajapati, then in that case Indra is associated with the Nakshatra of Kettai (Jyeshya) and Prajapati is connected to the Nakshatra of Rohini.

Worshipping of the Nakshatras with Illustration

When it comes to worshipping the divine elements associated with the Nakshatra's there are some notions being fed currently that one should not inculcate the deities of the stars that are not in a favourable Tara (star progression). Also there is a view of only the Janma Nakshatra taking precedence when it comes to prayers. This is correct because offering prayers on your birth Nakshatra acts as a shield of protection but there are also other Nakshatras which attain prominence when invoking the divine. It should however be noted that the Janma Nakshatra holds forte and is the reckoning point when ascertaining the divinity with respect to the other Nakshatras.

Based on the Nakshatra in which the Moon is placed in one's birth horoscope, it would be beneficial and a blessing to take obeisance to the respective celestial entities. Lets take the illustration of one Nakshatra viz Tiruvonam aka Shravana and see how best the divine can be invoked. The ancient text 'Kumaraswamiyam' by Lord Muruga recognises a domicile or place of power for every Nakshatra and for Shravana "any place of worship" is considered as it's abode. Thus, just going to any temple by default activates the energy of Shravana Nakshatra. 

Seeing it from the lens of Tara Bala, first up one being born in the Janma Nakshatra of Shravana, that particular day in operation is supposed to infuse tension. Hence worshipping Vishnu by chanting Vishnu Sahasranam or praying to any form representing the Lord such as Perumal or Hayagriva for instance can give them protection. Taking the lineage name of their Rishi which in this case is Rishi Vasishta and obtaining the blessings of their Siddhar Dakshinamurthy can keep them preserved and in good stead. Also there is a general norm of stating one's Janma Nakshatra along with the respective Rasi, Gothra and other particulars provided to the priest to perform Archana in their name. Their Karma Nakshatra viz 10th from their natal Moon is where their past life connection lies. Hence anything related to Rohini Nakshatra can make them have a close initiation based on the Karmas of their past life. On personal observation, have witnessed that these natives have a strong connect with their Karma hence you may see an association with Brahma - the creator, Lord Krishna, Kala Bhairava etc. Rohini is said to represent "Chariot" which can be related to a "Car" in present day world and in fact it might be startling to believe but have actually come across many Tiruvonam (Shravana) natives stating that they absolutely love driving vehicles. It's like as if this trait has been ingrained right from their previous life and those with positive karma tend to be pro's at relevant significations pertaining to their Karma star. The 19th Nakshatra Adhana is the one denoting their "Praptha" and which they have a deep longing and feeling for. Hence for Shravana, the 19th Nakshatra happens to be Hastha and invoking Lord Surya Narayana or doing related stuff such as Yoga, Surya Namaskara, Gayathri chanting etc will help keep their destiny in order.

Other than the Janma/Anujanma/Trijanma Nakshatra, divinities of other Nakshatras can also be initiated such as for instance from the 6th Sadhaka (Achievements) Tara set, the 6th Nakshatra is said to be 'Deiva Anukoolam' translated as favours from God, hence worshipping Shani on Revathi Nakshatra or visiting Sri Rangam can be really beneficial. The 15th Nakshatra mentions about getting attachments from near and dear hence in this case being Ayilyam or Ashlesha, worshipping Snake God or Maharishi Agathiyar can help in forming an intimate connection. The 24th Nakshatra Kettai or Jyeshta mentions about unexpected victories and coming unscathed from any sort of problems - thus invoking Varahi can give them this power. 

From the 4th Nakshatra set known as Kshemam (comforts), invoking the 13th Nakshatra Punarpoosam/Punarvasu significations is said to be extremely beneficial and this also relates to Jeeva Samadhi. So worshipping Lord Rama/Holy Mother/Sage Dhanvantri etc can be very benevolent and comforting. Coming to the 9th Nakshatra set known as Parama Mitra (Extremely friendly), connecting to Agni Bhagwan and Krithika, their 9th Nakshatra by taking refuge at Tiruvannamalai can help enhance their fire energy and make it work very favourably. And then there is the 27th Nakshatra signalling a full completion cycle. This Nakshatra mentions about bowing your head in front of God for seeking favours and this one being Uthiradam or Uttara Ashada, taking obeisance of Lord Ganapathi will be of great support and getting benefits. 

For activating money & prosperity, they should touch upon their 2nd Nakshatra set Sampat (Wealth) especially their 2nd Nakshatra Avittam or Dhanishta and 20th Nakshatra Chithirai or Chitra. For Avittam, praying to Ananda Sayana Perumal can be helpful and since this Nakshatra is also known to be birth star of Mercury (Buddha) which is said to rule 64 Kalas (arts or skills), taking up any skilful activity can be fruitful to activate finance. Likewise their 20th Nakshatra is Chitra which is everything to do with creativity. Thus utilising their creative flair can yield rich dividends. This Nakshatra also talks about embroidered clothes. Thus Shravana individuals, if they do take an active interest with respect to the clothes they adorn, money may indirectly flow to them. With respect to the 8th Nakshatra set Mitra (Friendly), praying to their 8th Nakshatra Bharani and getting blessings of Durga/Kali/Amman can give them good clarity and thought process. Similarly 17th Nakshatra Pooram when they pray to Parvathi/Andal can help in their relationships soaring and bonding being strong. Lastly on this set, calling upon their 20th Nakshatra Pooradam which is predominantly connected to the water element and praying to Jambukeshwarar or taking the hand of Almighty Jesus can be very beneficial in getting support from the society and community. It doesn't mean that the divine pertaining to other Nakshatras cannot be invoked. However it should be noted that any Tara which comes as a negative one to their Janma Tara, it would probably be prudent to provide a Dhanyam (offering) and then take blessings and prayers. 

Results of Navatara Cycle - Janma, Anujanma and Trijanma

Listed below is a general gist of the results provided by the sequence order of Nakshatras. Nakshatra's are 27 in number and divided into 3 cycles viz Janma Nakshatra cycle, Anujanma Nakshatra cycle and the Trijanma Nakshatra cycle. The Janma indicates current birth, Anujanma rebirth or associated with the past and Trijanma future birth or that at the tertiary soul level. In each of these cycles, the Taras are divided into 9 and said to denote different significations. First let's look at the general significations for the 9 Taras followed by the specific significations for each of the 27 Taras as framed by the ancient holy text 'Kumaraswamiyam'

Janma Tara: (1,10,19)

This in essence is the birth Nakshatra and establishes one's individuality, existence and health. The default ruler of Janma Tara happens to be Sun.

Janma Cycle - Tara 1 - Janma (Mana Klesham, Padhattam, Prachana)
The Janma Nakshatra day is said to infuse plenty of tensions, cause anxiety, create problems and make the mind fickle. The mind always tends to be unsteady during days of Janma Nakshatras and it can be related to the prevailing environment when a child is about to take birth which is associated with a lot of difficulty and stress. This day especially requires protection and hence invoking God's blessings can be beneficial. This is one of the main reasons why in the temple we offer obeisance to the Lord on our Janma Nakshatra day.

Anujanma Cycle - Tara 10 - Karma (Karyam)
The Janma Nakshatra in the Anujanma cycle is heavily dependent upon our past life karma. A lot of our actions in our present life plays out based on what we were in the past and hence the initiations in this birth tend to be related a lot to our previous existence. There is even a chance of getting cheated and hurt but on the other side can also lead to fulfilment. It is witnessed that the deity associated with the Karma Nakshatra has a strong hold on us.

Trijanma Cycle - Tara 19 - Aadhangam (Praptham)
The Janma Nakshatra in the Trijanma cycle is associated with deep feelings, emotions and longing. We tend to receive results based upon our earlier destiny in the future periods. This is generally said to be the most auspicious Tara in this set of Janma Tara cycle.

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Sampat Tara: (2,11,20)

This denotes all things related with wealth, prosperity and happiness. The default ruler of Sampat Tara is Mercury.

Janma Cycle - Tara 2 - Sampat (Dhanam, Selvam, Sandosham)
The second Nakshatra in the Janma cycle is said to be highly propitious especially with money related matters and doesn't associate with any negative connotations

Anujanma Cycle - Tara 11 - Samudaya Pagai (Uravugal Thundippu)
The 11th Tara or the second Nakshatra in the Anujanma cycle has a hitch because it mentions that this time can lead to problems with society and ties being severed with close members. Thus, though it is a favorable Nakshatra at large, it comes with its own issues.

Trijanma Cycle - Tara 20 - Subham (Subhiksham)
The 20th Tara or the second Nakshatra in the Trijanma cycle is extremely favourable and is said to be highly auspicious, propitious and fortunate. Thus invoking 20th Nakshatra significations can be highly beneficial.

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Vipat Tara: (3,12,21)

As the name suggests, this translates to all sorts of dangers. It can be with regard to getting hurt, embroiled into issues and all such kind. Vipat Tara's default ruler is Rahu.

Janma Cycle - Tara 3 - Vipat (Ilappu)
The third Nakshatra in the Janma cycle is said to be highly dangerous and losses can take place when it is in operation

Anujanma Cycle - Tara 12 - Dharma Sangadam (Badhippu)
The 12th Tara or the third Nakshatra in the Anujanma cycle is on similar lines to it's Janma counterpart and can indicate troubles, difficulty or embarrassment

Trijanma Cycle - Tara 21 - Maarupattu Soolnilai (Vendatha Velai)
The 21st Tara or the third Nakshatra in the Trijanma cycle can indicate things taking place completely opposite to the direction expected and leads to needless efforts

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Kshema Tara: (4,13,22)

The word 'Kshemam' as such endorses about being in good health and a comfortable state of mind. Hence this is about the well being of the individual concerned by possessing the requisite vitality and being in good spirits. Kshema Tara is default ruled by Jupiter.

Janma Cycle - Tara 4 - Kshemam (Sowkiyam, Vaama Vedhai)
The fourth Nakshatra in the Janma cycle is said to denote comforts and safety but however there is a forewarning as this Tara also connotes 'Vaama Vedhai' which can create hostility or argument when any important work or meeting is said to take place eventually leading to issues, mind problems and mental pain. Thus, it advises the avoidance of something important taking place when the 4th Nakshatra is in transit.

Anujanma Cycle - Tara 13 - Adhigga Sirappu (Padhavi Uyarvu, Jeeva Samadhi)
The 13th Tara or the fourth Nakshatra in the Anujanma cycle is excellent in every way possible. It is the Tara that can lift you up to great heights and this is also the Tara specifically mentioned to invoke Jeeva Samadhi for getting spiritual enlightenment

Trijanma Cycle - Tara 22 - Vainasika (Vadha Vainasikam)
The 22nd Tara or the fourth Nakshatra in the Trijanma cycle on the contrary is said to be destructive of every kind. Counted from this Nakshatra to your Janma Nakshatra it will be 7 and counted from your Janma Nakshatra, this will be 22nd. 7th is inauspicious and 22nd is destruction so it can tend to be extremely unfavourable. However it is mentioned that only the 88th pada is very harmful which would be the 4th pada of the 22nd star if one were born in the 1st pada of Janma Nakshatra, For the other 3 padas, it will move to the 23rd star 1st, 2nd and 3rd pada. Irrespective it is expected to exercise caution when the 22nd Nakshatra is in operation.

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Pratyek Tara: (5,14,23)

This is a negative Tara and denotes all sorts of obstacles. It is said to cause plenty of confusions onto the mind in addition to being a stumbling block with regard to completion of tasks and activities. The ruler of this Tara is Ketu.

Janma Cycle - Tara 5 - Pratyek (Karya Naasam, Kolappam)
The fifth Nakshatra in the Janma cycle indicates that any task performed on this Tara can lead to loss and ruin. It is also associated with plenty of confusions when doing an activity

Anujanma Cycle - Tara 14 - Samanyam (Kashtam)
The 14th Tara or the fifth Nakshatra in the Anujanma cycle can lead to issues of risk and needless difficulties. Hence it advocates being cautious when this is in operation

Trijanma Cycle - Tara 23 - Karya Vignam (Kettu Pogudhal)
The 23rd Tara or the fifth Nakshatra in the Trijanma cycle leads to obstacles or impediment in the task being performed and leads to spoilage of work

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Sadhak Tara:(6,15,24)

This talks about all achievements and benefits which one is entitled to and is said to be the Tara which is said to especially invoke the support of the divine. The ruler of this Tara is Moon.

Janma Cycle - Tara 6 - Sadhak (Deiva Anukoolam)
The sixth Nakshatra in the Janma cycle is said to be the one in which God's blessings are said to arise. Hence worshipping and offering prayers with respect to the deities and articles denoted by the 6th Tara from Janma Nakshatra is essential to have the Almighty's support.

Anujanma Cycle - Tara 15 - Banda Sirippu (Uravugal Menpadum)
The 15th Tara or the sixth Nakshatra in the Anujanma cycle mentions about getting very good support from near and dear one's with relationships blossoming. Catching hold of the deities of this Tara can prove to be really beneficial 

Trijanma Cycle - Tara 24 - Edhirpaaratha Vetri (Prachana Theervu, Idam)
The 24th Tara or the sixth Nakshatra in the Trijanma cycle mentions about name & fame, unexpected victories especially in place of stay. It also talks about emerging successful despite whatever issues that may be prevalent. As its a problem solving Nakshatra, praying to the divinity can lead to benefits

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Vadha Tara:(7,16,25)

This is an inauspicious Tara and is of a killing nature. It is strewn with negativity and denotes all sorts of denials, ill-luck and misfortune. The ruler of this Tara is Saturn.

Janma Cycle - Tara 7 - Vadha (Vedhanai)
The seventh Nakshatra in the Janma cycle is said to bring disappointments and sufferings.

Anujanma Cycle - Tara 16 - Sangathiyam (Vambu Valakku Sandai)
The 16th Tara or the seventh Nakshatra in the Anujanma cycle mentions about getting embroiled in needless issues and fights taking place.

Trijanma Cycle - Tara 25 - Manatham (Thanmana Sodhanai, Mudivu Eduka Mudiyadhu)
The 25th Tara or the seventh Nakshatra in the Trijanma cycle mentions about tremendous turmoil in the mind making it very difficult to be steady or make any decision. It's ideal to avoid this Tara whenever something important needs to take place.

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Mitra Tara:(8,17,26)

This set in essence is supposed to be one of the most auspicious Tara sets in the Navatara sequence. As the name suggests it denotes friendliness and shows the way forward by providing good clarity

Janma Cycle - Tara 8 - Mitra (Natpu)
The eighth Nakshatra in the Janma cycle is said to be friendly and favourable

Anujanma Cycle - Tara 17 - Nanmai (Miga Arumai)
The 17th Tara or the eighth Nakshatra in the Anujanma cycle mentions about auspicious and favourable things taking place. The 17th Nakshatra however could indicate 'Chandrashtama' - a concept where transit Moon moves to the 8th place from natal position but that is only expected to last for few hours and won't hamper the general good significations

Trijanma Cycle - Tara 26 - Jati (Amaippu)
The 26th Tara or the eighth Nakshatra in the Trijanma cycle mentions about getting good name and appreciation from the community

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Paramamitra Tara:(9,18,27)

From the name, it indicates that it's very friendly. However there is a mention of too much of anything not being good and hence a slight caution needs to be exercised in order to ensure that any kind of friendship doesn't go overboard thus causing irritation and bitterness

Janma Cycle - Tara 9 - Parama Mitra (Adhiga Natpu)
The ninth Nakshatra in the Janma cycle is said to be extremely friendly but indicates that no friendship should be taken for granted which can cause bitterness

Anujanma Cycle - Tara 18 - Pana Pagai (Dekshina Vedai)
The 18th Tara or the ninth Nakshatra in the Anujanma cycle mentions about this day being problematic especially with any money related transactions. It also mentions about unnecessary expenses taking place and some changing of hands

Trijanma Cycle - Tara 27 - Vanangum Nilai (Abhishekham, Mudivu)
The 27th Tara or the ninth Nakshatra in the Trijanma cycle is the last Nakshatra from one's Janma Nakshatra. This specifically talks about invoking the blessings of God and is said to be very friendly towards auspicious happenings taking place

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Offerings when Negative Tara is in Operation

In general, it is witnessed that the Tara sets of 1 (Janma), 3 (Vipat), 5 (Pratyek), 7 (Vadha) are advised to be avoided especially for performing any activity as the Tara Bala is said to be weak on these days. However in cases where it is unavoidable, it can still be proceeded by donating the following items when these Tara's are in operation

Janma Tara: Kaigari - Vegetables

Vipat Tara: Vellam - Jaggery

Pratyek Tara: Uppu - Salt

Vadha Tara: Ellu - Sesame

Vedha Nakshatras - Enemy and Repellent to Each Other

Also irrespective of Tara being favourable or unfavourable, there is also a concept of Vedha Nakshatras where certain Nakshatras are said to repel one another. They may be in favourable Tara progression but if they happen to be Vedha (repel), it is better not to invoke the items related to that particular Nakshatra unless prior precaution is taken. The Nakshatra's that are Vedha to each other are as follows:

Ashwini X Kettai (Jyeshta)

Bharani X Anusham (Anuradha)

Karthigai (Krithika) X Visagam (Vishakha)

Rohini X Swathi

Mrigaseerisham (Mrigashira) X Chithirai (Chitra) X Avittam (Dhanishta)

Tiruvadirai (Arudra) X Tiruvonam (Shravana)

Punarpoosam (Punarvasu) X Uthiradam (Uttara Ashada)

Poosam (Pushya) X Pooradam (Poorva Ashada)

Ayilyam (Ashlesha) X Moolam (Moola)

Magam (Magha) X Revathi

Pooram (Poorva Phalguni) X Uthirattathi (Uttara Bhadrapada)

Uthiram (Uttara Phalguni) X Poorattathi (Poorva Bhadrapada)

Hastham (Hastha) X Sadayam (Satabhisha)

An astrological perspective on the race to the White House - A tussle to the finish line

The US elections are literally days away and it's really getting heated up. The Republicans look to seize and win back the majority whereas the Democrats who are fielding their replaced candidate are looking to go all the way once again. It's a battle which has started to intensify and there is no two ways about it that history is going to beckon irrespective of the eventual outcome.

Donald Trump is looking to win a second term in 3 successive elections that he is contesting whereas Kamala Harris is vying to become the first lady president of the United States. This is the first time ever that a candidate has been part of the front running for 3 terms in a row and it's the second time that he would actually be taking on a women after successful quelling the challenge of Hillary Clinton back in 2016. Trump also could become the oldest elected President at the ripe old age of 78, a few months older than when Biden became President in 2020. Kamala on the other hand could end up becoming only the second black person to ever hold the prestigious post and perhaps become the only women president the nation has ever seen since the advent of Presidential elections which began way back in 1788 during the time George Washington was elected.

Let us look at it astrologically to dissect insights as to who has an edge in this race for President ship. Though there are multiple factors at fray worth considering, the first major affirmative happens to be that accurate birth times are available of both the competing candidates.

Donald Trump
Date of Birth: 14th June 1946
Place of Birth: Jamaica, New York
Time of Birth: 10:54 (10:54 AM)
Timezone: 4 Hrs West of GMT Day Light Saving

Kamala Harris
Date of Birth: 20th October 1964
Place of Birth: Oakland, California
Time of Birth: 21:28 (9.28 PM)
Timezone: 7 Hrs West of GMT Day Light Saving

We shall now look at their horoscopes from various dimensions be it the potential of the birth chart, the dasha timing of the planetary sequence, transits that will hold fort near to the election outcome date, running year success quotient, the impact of Panchang and so on and so forth.

First up taking a look at Trump's chart, it clearly depicts someone who is power hungry and craving for supremacy. He is a Leo rising Ascendant with the Yogakaraka planet Mars right at the tip of the Ascendant. Mars is a fiery and red hot planet which clearly personifies his character. Since it's also the most beneficial planet for this Lagna, it clearly is a terrific placement to hold. Also his Lagna Lord Sun goes into the most powerful house of the horoscope viz 10th place. 10th is all about power, position, fame and authority. The Sun though being placed in an unfriendly house it gets maximum strength in the 10th and being in a Venusian house, it clearly showcases his focus on reaching the summit. The Lagna is more of the inherent characteristic and with Mars being placed there shows his brash abrasive nature and the Lagna Lord placement indicates one's desires. The chart placements of Donald Trump clearly indicates fire in his belly. It should however be noted that his Sun is very closely associated with Rahu though it has crossed it in the zodiac belt. Rahu by itself also tends to show one's interest in the house which it is placed and in the 10th it again depicts wanting to be at the top and ruling. The planet of money & finance Jupiter is also very placed in the chart in 2nd place from Ascendant, 11th from Moon and 5th from Ascendant Lord Sun. The fact that it's also retrograde adds to the strength. The 2nd and 11th Lord Mercury being placed in it's own 11th house of Gemini gives that additional angle for craze of wealth. On the whole the outline of Trumps chart screams power and wealth in every way you look at it and what's greater in attaining this than being the President of the United States.

As per his planetary sequence he is running Jupiter Dasa currently as per the Vimshottari scheme. He started off his initial presidentship at the start of Jupiter Dasa, then suffered a setback and now again is competing for the post for a third time. At the time of result declaration, he would be running the sub period of Venus within Jupiter. Venus is placed in 12th in an uncomfortable sign for it but is 11th from the Dasa Lord Jupiter. This could indicate desires being fulfilled. Also a Venus sign Taurus happens to hold his Ascendant Lord and Rahu which in a way gains indirect strength. At the time of result announcement, the Dasa Lord Jupiter happens to be on the 10th from Ascendant and 7th from Moon which again showcases a strong factual indication of rise in power. As per Bhrigu Paddhati sequence, Trump will be running his 79th year which equates to 7 in the 12 year cycle. The 7th in general is a strong kendra house and indicates success. The house of Kumbha is also being seen by Mars from Lagna and is also placed 10th from original Lagna Lord placement of Sun. All these kind of shows that time is falling in place and seems to be on his side.

Coming to Kamala Harris horoscope, it's really tricky and quite a pitfall to decode. She is a Gemini rising Ascendant and has Rahu placed right there as a tail wind. The nodes are extremely hard to disseminate and any amount of analysis may prove futile as they can tend to be a mirage than can hoodwink in the opposite direction. Rahu can give enormous amount of success and at the same time is also completely capable of derailing. Rahu's dichotomy is hard to assess but Gemini which is a sign that's said to be favorable for Rahu can be said to be more positive than negative. Her Lagna Lord is well placed in the 5th house but is however combust by a debilitated Sun. 5th house shows one's creativity and inclination but not necessarily power driven. Also the Government related planet placed in a sign of fall does not bode well for the highest placement of power. The 10th Lord of power & hierarchy Jupiter going to the 12th also doesn't give much to write home about. Her 11th Lord of desires though being well placed in the 2nd indicates gains in wealth but again being debilitated gives a tinge that something that she's working tirelessly may end up being snatched at the last moment. The Moon is quite strong placed in the 11th house in Ashwini Nakshatra indicating someone swift and always on the move.

As per planetary sequence Kamala Harris is running the Dasa of Rahu at the moment. She did attain the post of Vice Presidency during it's tenure but whether it can go a step further and give her the ultimate hegemony of President ship has to be wait and seen. One can never discount Rahu and if it gives it can just shower unenviable level of success and power. She would also be running Venus sub period within Rahu and this certainly is a positive because Venus happens to be the most beneficial planet for a Gemini rising. As per transit, her natal 10th Lord Jupiter would be in the 12th sign of Taurus but however from Moon it would be in the 2nd which is beneficial. The roles get reversed with regard to her running Dasa Lord Rahu. It would be in 10th from Ascendant but 12th from Moon at time of announcement of winner. As per chakra sequence, Kamala will be in her 61st year marking 1st year into operation. She has her Ascendant and Rahu both within the 1st degree and at the time of results which is virtually within a fortnight of her birthdate they will be extremely active. Rahu can usurp her to greatness or can end up giving her a steep slide downwards. The Lord of the house Gemini however though placed in 5th is combust with a fallen Sun and may not connote positivity.

Looking at things from the Panchanga elements, there is a similarity between the two candidates as both of them are born in the full moon Tithi of Pournami and also in the same Karana of Bava. Many successful personalities are known to have a full moon birth and also the Karana is indicative of leadership trait. Their Nakshatra's are an anatomy of each other with Trump's Jyeshta being placed in 8th from Kamala's Ashwini. Also these 2 Nakshatra's are said to oppose each other and definitely not a good combination for working together. Kamala is born on a Tuesday whereas Trump took birth on a Friday and coincidentally both the rulers of these days viz Mars & Venus sit in Cancer in their respective charts. With regard to Yoga, Trump is born in Shubha Yoga where Sun attains prominence whereas Kamala is born in Vajra Yoga which makes Moon the planet of importance. Both Sun and Moon happen to be well placed in Trumps and Kamalas chart being housed in 10th and 11th place respectively.

Thus seeing at things from various angles:

Horoscope Potential: Trump seems to ace it here

Dasa Sequence: Advantage to Trump 

Transit in Operation: Better for Trump on the whole

Running Year: A mild fillip to Trump mostly because 7th house is stronger than 1st house

Panchanga Element: Quite neck to neck and evenly matched

Thus, from the outset it looks like Trump holds fort on most cards but however the underlying factor of Rahu can change things drastically. Rahu if it does turn in the affirmative for Kamala can see her horoscope potential getting a huge boost especially with it also being the current Dasa Lord and also the fact that it will be 10th from natal Lagna in transit plus also the fact that Rahu will get activated as 1st year will be running at the time of results. Now whether it works in the positive sense or negative sense we just cannot but have to wait with bated breath and see the eventual outcome. However since most of the factors seem to favour Trump and also the fact that in regular astrological parlance Rahu is generally perceived as more of an illusion and soaked in cynicism, one can expect that Donald Trump will just about be able to pip Kamala Harris to the post of US President in the race to the White House.

Designated Padas - Special spots to be aware of in a Horoscope

A broad spectrum of a horoscope consists of 12 houses represented by 12 different zodiac signs. However when it comes to dividing a zodiac signs into parts, the Navamsa or the D9 variation adds an extra colour when looked at from the purview of vedic astrology. Each of the Zodiac signs thus are bifurcated into 9 equal parts measuring a zone of 3 degrees 20 minutes making up 108 parts (12*9) in totality.

When it comes to analyzing these Padas, there are certain of them which tend to be auspicious and a few inauspicious. There are different characterizations under which these padas can be slotted into which are pretty important to look at in a horoscope. Some of them also overlap with each other but it's good to note and understand these specific padas as they can be quite useful in the analysis of a horoscope. Many a time we don't tend to reflect on these as they are much in number and quite difficult to keep a tab at. But certainly they can give a divergent flavour when looked at from the lens of a horoscope.

The different padas to be aware of in a horoscope which ultimately yields it's result in the D9 or Navamsa chart are as below:

- Vargottama Amsa Pada

- Pushkara Amsa Pada

- Gandanta Amsa Pada

- Tyajya Amsa Pada

- Duritha Amsa Pada 

- Mrityu Amsa Pada

Let's briefly look at all of the above and understand the specific spots in a horoscope where they occur:

Vargottama Amsa Pada:
Vargottama is used to describe a position where a planet attains the same placement in the main D1 Rasi chart as well as the subsequently derived D9 Navamsa chart. Vargottama is applicable in all the Divisional charts but is particularly looked at with importance in the Navamsa division. As they are placed in the same sign in both D1 and D9, it is said to indicate a harmonious alignment and is a position of strength known to amplify the results. It is said to have a major influence in an individual's horoscope. Though it tends to seemingly connote a position of strength, it needs to be looked at from a broader perspective and with a touch of caution. For instance the Ascendant Lord in Vargottama can indicate vigour and energy for the individual but however the 6th Lord say placed in Vargottama can influence 6th house negative matters which may not always be a good thing. Brihar Parashara Shastra mentions Vargottama as a significant tool in computing strength of a planet.

Vargottama happens in each zodiac sign in a particular part out of the 9 parts. In a movable zodiac sign the 1st part becomes a Vargottama whereas in a Fixed zodiac sign every 5th part becomes a Vargottama and in a Dual zodiac sign, the 9th part ends up being in Vargottama. Hence there are a total of 12 Vargottama Pada's out of a total possible 108 Padas making up the Rasi chart.

Pushkara Amsa Pada:
Pushkara are supposed to be those areas within a zodiac which are said to enhance the qualities of a planet. It denotes nourishment and when any entity is placed in a Pushkara pada, it is said to indicate a sweet spot. Pushkara in Sanksrit means blue lotus and these Pushkara Amsa's fall in special designated degrees that tend to bring growth, luck and auspiciousness. Though some of the major classics have no reference of Pushkara Amsa, Vidhya Madhaveeyam and Jathaka Parijatha do have a passing mention of these.

Pushkara Pada takes place in 2 specific parts in each zodiac sign leading to a total of 24 Pushkara Pada's in total. In a fire sign viz Aries, Leo and Sagittarius it happens to be the 7th and 9th part. For Earth signs viz Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn it is the 3rd and 5th part. For Air signs it is the 6th and 8th part whereas for Water signs it is the 1st and 3rd part. In essence 24 out of 108 total padas happen to be Pushkara Amsa Padas.

Note: Since the topic of Pushkara Amsa was mentioned, it would also make sense to note about the topic of Pushkara Bhaga which are said to be one specific degree in each zodiac sign that are said to be extremely auspicious. Jathaka Parijatha denotes the following degrees to be Pushkara Bhaga for the zodiac signs from Aries to Pisces viz 21°, 14°, 18°, 8°, 19°, 9°, 24°, 11°, 23°, 14°, 19°, 9°. In the book Navamsa Astrology however Pushkara Bhaga degrees are a little different and is believed to be obtained from Poorva Kalamrita and as per this 21° of a fire sign, 14° in an Earth sign, 24° in a Air sign and 7° in a Water sign are said to be Pushkara Bhaga 

Gandanta Amsa Pada:
Gandanta are the junction points which take place in the transition between water to fire signs. Gandanta can be said to be a point of danger and if a planet is placed in the Gandanta zone, it is said to be inauspicious causing negative things to befall upon the path of an individual. Gand means 'knot' and Anta means 'end' which can loosely be translated to as knot being tied that is difficult to unshackle. This is said to be connected at a soul level and hence very deep. It is ideal if no planet is placed in the Gandanta zone and especially that of the Moon as it signifies the mind which makes it difficult to overcome.

Gandanta Pada takes place only in the fire and water signs with the first of the fire signs and the last of the water signs initiating the Gandanta zone. Hence there are only 6 parts out of a total 108 parts which fall in Gandanta. Also in general it is said that only the last two ghatis and the first two ghatis of the Nakshatra falling in water and fire signs respectively to be extremely intricate and sensitive points which when converted in degree terms denote the following span viz:
29° 23' 20'' of Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio to 0° 26' 40'' of Aries, Leo, Sagittarius  

Tyajya Amsa Pada:
There are selective Nakshatra Padas in each of the 12 zodiac signs where planets are said to lose their potency and become ineffective when seated within that designated spot of 3°20'. These are also termed as Poojya Pada that translates to zero point and said to denote a cursed or poisoned space. Hence if any of the planets falls in this area, it can attract negative vibrations and misfortune.

Tyajya or Poojya Pada takes place in one particular pada in each of the 12 zodiac signs. Hence there are a total of 12 Tyajya Padas out of 108. In 4 of the zodiacs viz Aries, Taurus, Virgo and Sagittarius. Tyajya Pada falls in the very 1st pada whereas in 4 of the zodiacs viz Gemini, Leo, Libra and Aquarius, Tyajya Pada falls in the middle 5th pada and in the remaining zodiacs viz Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces, Tyajya Pada falls in the last 9th pada.

Duritha Amsa Pada:
The Nakshatras are said to be divided into 3 groups - Creation, Maintenance and Destruction. The First Nakshatra beginning from Ashwini is Srishti (Creation), 2nd Bharani is Sthiti (Maintenance) and 3rd Krithika is Samhar (Destruction). The sequence is said to repeat from the 4th Nakshatra onwards until the last 27th Nakshatra. The Samhara Nakshatras which are those that occur in multiples of 3 are said to initiate Durithamsa. Any planet placed in Durithamsa is known to be inauspicious and capable of causing trouble, and despair.

Duritha Pada takes place only in the Nakshatras whose star lord happens to be Sun, Rahu and Mercury. These fall in the Earth, Air and Water signs only and Durithamsa is devoid of Fire signs. Though there are 4 padas in each of these Nakshatras, it is only the 3rd and 4th pada that attract the sensitivity of Durithamsa Pada and they happen to all fall specifically only in the zodiac sign of Aquarius and Pisces in the D9 Navamsa chart. Hence there are a total of 18 Duritha Amsa Padas out of 108 Padas (2 in each of the 3 earth, air and water signs).

Mrityu Amsa Pada:
There is also a mention of Mrityu point where it's said that when planets are placed in these spots they can suck the signification and cause a killing effect. There is no much information available of this in any specific text. However these are also being documented for reference purpose.

Summary of Designated Padas:
Listed below is a tabular representation of the specified zones in which Vargottama Amsa, Pushkara Amsa, Gandanta Amsa, Tyajya Amsa, Duritha Amsa and Mrityu Amsa takes place.

Overall Analysis:
From a broad overview we can state Vargottama and Pushkara to be more favorable as compared to Gandanta, Tyajya, Duritha and Mrityu which all indicates malicious effects. There are only 3 particular padas out of 108 which happen to be both Vargottama & Pushkara that happen to be Rohini 2nd Pada in Taurus sign, Punarvasu 4th pada in Cancer sign and Uttara Ashada 1st pada in Sagittarius sign. Likewise there are only 3 particular parts out of 108 which fall in the ambit of being Gandanta, Tyajya and Durithamsa all at the same time and these are Ashlesha 4th pada in Cancer sign, Jyeshta 4th pada in Scorpio sign and Revathi 4th pada in Pisces sign. Out of this Revathi 4th pada alone happens to be a Vargottama pada also and ascertains strength. Ashwini 1st pada which happens to be the next pada after Revathi 4th pada also happens to be Vargottama pada and also a Gandanta and Tyajya Pada but however does not fall into the category of Durithamsa pada. None of the Pushkara Pada happen to be Gandanta or Tyajya Padas however 6 of these 24 Pushkara padas unfortunately end up becoming Durithamsa Padas viz the 4th padas of the Samhara Nakshatras of  Krithika, Aarudra, Uttara Phalguni, Swathi, Uttara Ashada and Satabisha. 2 of the Pushkara Pada also fall into the category of Mrityu Pada namely Krithika 4th pada and Uttara Bhadrapada 2nd pada. Poorva Phalguni 1st pada gathers strength on being Vargottama but however loses its sheen because it's a Tyajya pada and same is the case for Satabisha 3rd pada which gains strength due to Vargottama but is exposed to the cursed Tyajya Pada as well as the harmful Duritamsa Pada.

Blank Chart Predictions from a Horoscope

Blank chart predictions are a method of horoscope analysis which largely works on energy exhibited or influence imbibed through the blending or combination of signs, houses and planets. The interesting thing to note is that for this kind of analysis, we do not take into account at all as to where the planets are placed in the horoscope. That's why it is coined as "Blank" meaning null or empty, hence placement of planets don't have a say. 

It should however be remembered that planets play the most crucial role in any horoscope and based on it's static placement in the natal chart or it's transitory movement forms the fulcrum of identifying the fate of any horoscope. So it may beg the question as to how can any horoscope be viewed without even knowing where planets are placed in the horoscope? This is the catch in blank chart analysis.

This system gives a great insight on initial horoscope analysis by blending various energies and can give an overview of some of the basic and inherent qualities for those born in different ascendants. It is useful especially for disseminating the natural traits. A majority part of the analysis is identified by basing it on the 'Kalapurusha' chart which indicates the wheel of time along with knowing the state of planet where exaltation or debilitation happens and also fusing a little bit of the signification elements in to the mix.

However, it should always be kept in mind that placement of planets can completely alter the said understanding and hence one shouldn't be too cheeky in trying to interpret everything from just a blank chart. As a first frontier in chart analysis, blank chart predictions can give a heads up on the zone of life where an individual is more focused on or at least wanting to be. It can also be a great learning tool for budding astrologers as a nascent step towards having a basic idea of a particular native. For this system, the fundamentals is of utmost importance and hence key performance indicators pertaining to signs, houses and planets should be readily available at the clasp of one's fingers.

Let us look at important significations pertaining to each of the houses:
1st House - All about the self - Characteristic, Constitution, Appearance, Personality, Stature, Physique, Complexion, Great Grandfather, Body Parts - Brain, Head. In general denotes all things associated with self as first house denotes the individual himself. The primary signifier for the first house is Sun as it largely deals with one's health and soul.

2nd House - Wealth, Speech, Family, Food & Drink, Primary Values or Basic Education, Resources to support, accumulation of possessions, precious articles like jewelry, treasure, gold, silver etc., mother's elder siblings, Body Parts - overall face in general, right eye, mouth, tongue, teeth etc. In general denotes all the essential things and assets which an individual possesses. The primary signifier for the second house is Jupiter as it's the planet for money, wealth and finances.

3rd House - Courage, Virility, efforts, communication, younger siblings, neighbors, generic friends, thoughts, natural abilities, initiatives, mental inclination, negative mindset, struggles, short distance travels/road journeys, change in place, multiplicity, Father in law, Body Parts - Shoulders, Arms, Hands, throat, right ear etc. In general denotes all the immediate things that an individual develops in the phase of growing up and the risks undertaken. The primary signifier for the third house is Mars as it's the planet for courage, siblings and risk taking.

4th House - Comforts, Happiness, Degree Education, Mother, Land/House/Home (Immovable Property), Vehicles/Conveyances (Movable Property), Home Land, Private Life, Peace of Mind, Center, Settling Down, Emotions, Feelings, Nurturing, Stability, close/intimate friend, Basic requirements like water, milk, clothes, Body Parts -  Heart, Chest, Breasts etc. In general denotes all things that gives a sense of comfort, happiness and security to an individual. The primary signifier for the fourth house is Moon as it is to do with motherly love, nourishment, feelings etc.

5th House - Intelligence, Skills, Learning, Creativity, Memory, Children, Paternal Grandfather, Fruits of Karma from previous birth (Poorva Punya), Extra curricular activities, Romance, Love, Passion, Sports, Speculation, Mantra, Body Parts - Belly, Stomach, Pancreas etc. In general denotes the deeds brought forward from previous birth and extending one's legacy through progeny along with application of all sorts of creative pursuits, learning endeavors and all things related to the mind. The primary signifier for the fifth house is Jupiter as it mainly deals with children and possessing wisdom/knowledge.

6th House - Diseases, Enemies, Injury, Debts/Loans, Disputes, Obstacles, Day to Day Activities/Routine, Pending Karma, Disagreements, Fitness, Service, Fights/Conflicts, Threats, competitiveness, victory, obsessive compulsion disorder, service, pets, mental worries, Relatives, Mothers younger siblings, Body Parts - Waist, Lower Abdomen, Intestine, Back etc. In general denotes all things that are seen as bad and which causes trouble and pains to the native along with the will to fight out for survival. The primary signifier for 6th house is Mars as it deals with enemies, injuries, wounds etc.

7th House - Marriage, Relationship, Spouse, Other People, Opposite things, Conjugal Pleasure, Association, Trade/Business/Partnership, Contracts/Negotiations/Dealings, Agreements, Entertainment and related fields like movies/music/drama/fine arts, foreign travel, Body Parts - Sex Organs, Phallus, Genitals, Semen etc. In general denotes all kinds of stuff or people that an individual associates with towards forging an alliance. The primary signifier for 7th house is Venus as it deals with all kinds of relationships.

8th House - Longevity, Hidden things/occult/secrets/mystery, Misfortunes,  Problems/Difficulty/Embarrassment, Transformation, chronic ailments, Insurance/Tax/Provident Funds, Income from other sources, Inheritance, Spouses family/In Laws, Marital Bond (Mangalya Sthana), Gifts, Research, Going deep/underground/search, Sex, Body Parts - Rectum, Anus etc. In general denotes all kinds of trials and tribulations that an individual goes through the vagaries of life in the quest for existence. In effect it's about the things in relation to life and death. The primary signifier for 8th house is Saturn as it deals with longevity and all kinds of difficulties associated.

9th House - Blessings, Fortune, Luck, Prosperity, Father, Divinity, Destiny, Auspiciousness, Dharma or Righteousness, Teacher/Guru/Preceptor/Mentor, Religion/Holiness/Worship, Temples/Pilgrimages/Penance, Long Distance Travels, Higher Education in the form of PhD, Doctorate etc., Body Parts - Thighs, Limbs etc. In general denotes the good deeds that come associated with one's welfare or destiny. The primary signifier for 9th house is Jupiter as it deals with auspiciousness, luck & fortune.

10th House - Profession/Career, Karma (result of a persons actions), Livelihood (Jeevana), Fame, Honour, Achievements, Position/Status/Reputation, Duties, Authority, Leadership, Power, Respect, Dignity, Public Image, Highest Point/Sky/Zenith, Mother in Law, Body Parts - Knees, Flesh etc. In general denotes the necessary actions performed by an individual to keep going towards leading life. The primary signifier for 10th house is Mercury as it deals with honours, achievements and being successful in career due to the earthy element associated with Mercury.

11th House - Gains/Profit, Desires, Benefits, Wishes, Aspirations, Ambitions, Elder Siblings, Fathers younger siblings, Social interactions, Network/Group/Circle, friends from society/community, Body Parts - Legs in general, Shank, left ear etc. In general denotes all the things that lead an individual towards gains and success in undertakings. The primary signifier for eleventh house is Jupiter as it deals with one's gains and desires.

12th House - Expenses, Losses, Sleep, Bed Pleasure, Imagination, Liberation, Redemption, Foreign Place/Far Away, Fear, Grief, Decline, Unpleasantness, Charity/Philanthropy, Spirituality, Punishment, Misery, Inferiority, Hospitalization, Medicines, Waste, Exit/End, Imprisonment/Jails/Asylum, Sorrow, Solitude, Intuition, Illusion, Isolation, Maternal Grandfather, Paternal Grandmother, Body Parts - Feet, Left eye etc. In general denotes all things that are expended by an individual before attaining salvation. The primary signifier for twelfth house is Saturn as it deals with losses and expenditure. 

The listed significations happen to be some of the fundamental classifications for each house. One must also keep in mind the linking of houses to extend the significations. For instance we know 2nd house denotes wealth and 9th is about Father. Thus 10th house which is 2nd from 9th will denote the wealth of the father. Likewise spouses profession can be ordained from the 4th house being the 10th house of profession from the 7th house of spouse. While doing predictions, an astrologer must be able to link various factors in order to generate relatable extended significations from each house.

With regard to the significations, each and every planet except the nodes is given the main portfolio of one of the houses with the outer planets from earth given more than one each whereas the inner planets are given one each. Jupiter has 4 main significations being the root signifier of 2nd, 5th, 9th and 11th. Mars and Saturn hold key portfolio for the general bad houses with Mars being given 3rd, 6th and Saturn being provided 8th and 12th. The four kendras are all given to Sun (1st), Moon (4th), Venus (7th) and Mercury (10th). However it should be remembered that a house has multiple significations and hence there can be secondary karakas as well for eg. the profession and karma area of 10th the signifier will be Saturn whereas when seeing the status, position, leadership etc we have to be see from purview of Sun. Likewise the luxuries associated with 4th house, Venus will take charge whereas things related to land and property, Mars will have a say. These also need to be factored in but as a first step the primary root karaka provided by Sage Parashara would be helpful in catching the crucial areas in the relevant houses.

We will now look at some keywords ingrained within each zodiac sign

Aries - Impulsive, Impatient, Independent, Passionate, New Beginnings, Active, Energetic, Straight Forward, Frequent, Selfish, Hasty, Leading from the Front, Restless. Places - Mountain Region, Hilly Places

Taurus - Resourceful, Stable, Secure, Seeking Comfort, Stubborn, Patient, Determination, Slow, Inclined to Luxuries, Grounded. Places - Grasslands, Banks, Treasury

Gemini - Communication, Charismatic, Writing, Speaking, Scattered, Variety, Quick Thinking, Multi Tasking, Witty/Humorous, Youthful, Light Hearted, Fun seeking, Changes, Options, Curiosity, Copulation. Places - Social Interactions, educational institutes, University, Library

Cancer - Unstable, Feelings, Emotions, Sensitive, Nurturing, Moody, Motherly, Over Thinking, Indecisive, Floating, Up & Down. Places - Watery in nature like rivers, lakes, ponds

Leo - Pride, Ego, Dominating, Authority, Entertaining, Generous, Creativity, Fun loving, Bold, Chivalrous, Warm, Attention Seeking, Extravagant. Places - Forests, Jungles, Difficult to reach places

Virgo - Analytical, Critical, Perfectionism, Attention to Detail, Intelligence, Nervousness, Nit Picking, Helping, Practical, Service Oriented, Problems, Fault Finding. Places - Garden, Orchards, Hospitals

Libra - Balance, Harmony, Choice, Diplomacy, Aesthetic, Charming, Relationship, Middle Ground, Justice, Peace Making, Upright, Style, Grace. Places - Market Places, Trading, Financial Transactions

Scorpio - Mysterious, Transformation, Jealousy, Obsession, Manipulation, Probing, Intense, Secretive, Depth, Chaos. Places - Deep and underground, caves, holes, wells, hidden areas

Sagittarius - Optimistic, Happy go Lucky, Belief System, Teaching, Adventure, Over the Top, Abundance, Opportunistic, Exploring, Expansion, Growth. Places - Temples, Religious shrines, Cliffs, High Rise Buildings

Capricorn - Structure, Order, Discipline, Ambitious, Power Hungry, Seeking Success, Seriousness, Strict Regimen, Goal Oriented. Places - Swampy places, land abounded by water, small islands

Aquarius - Progressive, Unconventional, Unique/Different, Freedom Loving, Friendship, Rebellious, Networks/Groups, Aloofness, Erratic, Detachment, Humanitarian, Hopes & Wishes, Revolutionary. Places - Burial & Cremation grounds, deep philosophical areas, Hermitage

Pisces - Compassionate, Sympathetic, Sacrificial, Spirituality, Day Dreaming, Healing, Changing Colors, Fantasy, Glamour, Idealism, Escapism, Disillusionment, Imagination. Places - Oceans, Spiritual Places, Meditation, Self Help Centers

The zodiac signs are further classified into different elements as seen below:
Aries, Leo, Sagittarius - Fire
Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn - Earth
Gemini, Libra, Aquarius - Air
Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces - Water
Based on the elements, there are some inherent traits that are common and can be useful for prediction

Fire - Action oriented, Outgoing, Impatient, Forceful, Enthusiastic, Impatient, Careless
Earth - Responsibility, Hard working, Organized, Practical, Stable, Reserved, Critical, Steady
Air - Socially Active, Communicative, Tolerant, Nervous, Superficial, Aloof, Eccentric
Water - Feelings, Imagination, Sensitive, Artistic, Intuitive, Psychic, Moody, Secretive, Unrealistic

Likewise the zodiac signs are also classified into mobility as seen below:
Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn - Movable
Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius - Fixed
Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces - Dual
Based on the mobility, the signs express some natural traits that can be useful for prediction

Movable - Promoting Change, Enterprising, Outgoing, Restless, Taking Control, Over Active, On the Move, Long Distance
Fixed - Resistance to Change, Focus, Practical, Firm, Persistence, Stubborn, Stabilize, Unrelenting, Nearby Distance
Dual -  Constant Change, Flexible, Adaptable, Fluctuating, Indecisive, Inconsistent, Balanced, Choosy, Middle Ground Distance

Combining Element and Mobility, we can see some important objects represented by each of the zodiac signs to understand the varied nature.

Aries - Movable Fire. Eg. Forest fires, Wild fire as they spread virulently having the essence of fire
Taurus - Fixed Earth. Eg. Plants, Trees etc. as they are earthy elements rooted to the ground
Gemini - Dual Air. Eg. Vacuum, Portable Hand Fans, Hair Dryer etc. as they generate air and can be moved around from one place to another
Cancer - Movable Water. Eg Rivers, Stream etc. as they keep flowing unceasingly
Leo - Fixed Fire. Eg. Furnace, Chimneys as they are fixed to a place and generate fire
Virgo - Dual Earth. Eg. Vases, Pots etc. as they are earthy but can be moved around within one place to another
Libra - Movable Air. Eg. Cyclones, Rapid Winds like Tornado which move very swiftly in a large scale environment
Scorpio - Fixed Water. Eg. Lakes, Ponds as they are watery and rooted to a particular area
Sagittarius - Dual Fire. Eg. Candles, Torches as they generate heat and can be moved around from place to place
Capricorn - Movable Earth. Eg. Farms, Orchards as they represent a large area for growing crops, plants for rearing
Aquarius - Fixed Air. Eg. Ceiling Fans, Air Conditioner as they are fixed to a place and generate air
Pisces - Dual Water. Eg. Oceans, Seas as they are watery with the water rising within the magnitude

It is also crucial to know the lord ruling each zodiac sign and the house in which they get exalted and debilitated:

Aries - Ruler Mars - Exalted in 10th House (Capricorn), Debilitated in 4th House (Cancer)
Taurus - Ruler Venus - Exalted in 11th House (Pisces), Debilitated in 5th House (Virgo)
Gemini - Ruler Mercury - Exalted in 4th House (Virgo), Debilitated in 10th House (Pisces)
Cancer - Ruler Moon - Exalted in 11th House (Taurus), Debilitated in 5th House (Scorpio)
Leo - Ruler Sun - Exalted in 9th House (Aries), Debilitated in 3rd House (Libra)
Virgo - Ruler Mercury - Exalted in 1st House (Virgo), Debilitated in 7th House (Pisces)
Libra - Ruler Venus - Exalted in 6th House (Pisces), Debilitated in 12th House (Virgo)
Scorpio - Ruler Mars - Exalted in 3rd House (Capricorn), Debilitated in 9th House (Cancer)
Sagittarius - Ruler Jupiter - Exalted in 8th House (Cancer), Debilitated in 2nd House (Capricorn)
Capricorn - Ruler Saturn - Exalted in 10th House (Libra), Debilitated in 4th House (Aries)
Aquarius - Ruler Saturn - Exalted in 9th House (Libra), Debilitated in 3th House (Aries)
Pisces - Ruler Jupiter - Exalted in 5th House (Cancer), Debilitated in 11th House (Capricorn) 

The Zodiac signs have numerous classifications such as being categorized into odd/even, positive/negative, day/night, rising from head/back, ascension as short/medium/long, quality as sattwik/rajasic/tamasic, aim being Dharma/Artha/Kama/Moksha, type being quadruped/human/watery/insect etc., along with various divisions. Knowing these may also come in handy when knowing more innate features of zodiac signs. However the fundamental classification of rasis ruled by the respective planets and knowing their element and mobility can be extremely useful in making subtle predictions. Rahu and Ketu have not been considered as they do not own signs exclusively of their own and they are more known to give results based on the house or sign in which they are placed. Since blank charts do not consist of planets placement, these have not been considered.

Making Blank Chart Predictions
Lets now see how we can make some handy predictions for different signs using blank charts. Knowing essentials such as characteristic features of various signs, important representations of the different houses, the signifier and ruling lord of all the houses along with the exaltation and debilitation of each planet in the houses and signs are very important when it comes to making such blank chart predictions.

We shall see some random predictions that can be made using this method. For an Aries Ascendant, we can that they are more happy in work environment than home environment as the Ascendant Lord exalts in 10th house and debilitates in 4th house. At the same time since 10th lord debilitates in sign of Aries, we can also infer that they may face some problems relating to profession. Taking the case of Virgo Lagna, we can say these natives are naturally intelligent as Virgo is the only sign where Lagna Lord gets exalted in Lagna itself. However they may be rather poor in relationship matters as the Lagna Lord debilitates in 7th house. We can infer that Gemini & Sagittarius natives can have an extra liking towards 4th house matters like mother, education, vehicles etc as in these cases both Ascendant Lord and 4th Lord are ruled by one and the same planet Mercury for Gemini and Jupiter for Sagittarius. For a Gemini Lagna, the intensity is even more because the lord also gets exalted in the 4th house. Taking the case of a Pisces Ascendant, the Lagna Lord Jupiter gets exalted in the 5th house. Jupiter also happens to be the natural signifier of the 5th house. So it can be predicted that these natives can be really fond of children. For a Libra Lagna person, 7th house is Aries and we know that 7th house is all about relationships and Aries sign denotes energy and activeness. So we can say a Libra Ascendant native is very active when it comes to forging relationships. Similarly we know Taurus shows resources and 8th house talks about in laws, thus we can say Libra Ascendants can get plenty of resources from their in laws by blending sign and house energy. A Cancer Ascendant native has his 3rd sign as Virgo. 3rd represents writing/communication and Virgo can mean critical, analytical, perfection. Hence we can say a Cancer Ascendant native aims for perfectionism when it comes to writing skills. For a Scorpio Ascendant, Capricorn comes as 3rd House and Capricorn has all to do with structure, order, discipline. Hence we can infer that the younger sibling of a Scorpio native is very orderly and meticulous in approach. Likewise for a Capricorn native, Scorpio is the 11th house and natural 8th house. So these natives may have a group or network of friends who could be actively engaged in occult sciences. A Leo native, the ascendant lord gets debilitated in 3rd house and exalted in 9th house. So these natives may benefit from 9th house matters like father, fortune, luck etc. We can even go one step and say that the father of these natives may be very active as it's coming in Aries sign. On the other hand these natives may not gain from 3rd house matters since its debilitated. Hence we can say not much help from younger siblings who may be very diplomatic in nature because of Libra sign which may not bode well for Leo Ascendants. For Aquarius Ascendants, Pisces is their 2nd house of money. Hence we can say that these natives earn money from significations of Pisces which could be in the form of spirituality, healing etc. Pisces also means oceans and crossing the waters, hence finance flow can come through foreign lands.

Illustration of using Blank Chart Prediction
We will now do an illustration of Blank Chart prediction of one particular Ascendant say Virgo by breaking into diverse segments and analyze results purely based on the blending of different dimensions of the sign and house energies

- Natural Sign Traits
Virgo is a dual sign of earth nature. There are certain inherent characteristics of Virgo sign and from that we can infer that these natives will be analytical by nature viewing things in detail and wanting to attain perfection. They can be too self critical at times and get nervous very soon as the indecisiveness of dual sign creeps in. As the sign is ruled by Mercury, we can also say they may be of curious kind and mildly of a thinner disposition as Virgo rules the hips or waistline area which is underneath the belly and shows a reduction in body fluff around that side. 

- Kala Purusha House Order
As per the Kala Purusha Order, Virgo happens to be the natural 6th house of the zodiac. We know 6th house represents fights, issues and hence we can expect Virgo natives to be naturally of an argumentative nature. They may be very competitive by spirit and always wanting to be victorious in every endeavor. They may disagree on a lot of things and it's very hard to convince these natives as they look at most things in a minute manner.

- Other Lordship Impact
For a Virgo Ascendant native, Mercury is the ruler of both the 1st and 10th house. As we know 1st is all about the self and 10th is to do with one's profession and livelihood. Since the same planet rules the 1st and the 10th, these natives will take their work very seriously and always looking for ways to meet their needs. Since the ruler is Mercury, few natural significations of the planet will also come into the picture like for instance these individuals being logical and calculative when it comes to professional matters. Likewise Jupiter rules both the 4th and 7th houses. 4th is about mother and 7th spouse. Hence a Virgo native may treat matters of mother and spouse equally with no discrimination and since Jupiter is the owner of both these houses, he may be very respectful and duty bound when it comes to such matters.

- Exaltation and Debilitation
Virgo is ruled by the sign of Mercury which exalts in Virgo itself in the first house and debilitates in the 7th house ruled by Pisces. Virgo is the only zodiac sign where the Ascendant ruler gets exalted in it's very own sign. Hence one can easily infer that such natives will be extremely intelligent due to this proposition. However since Lagna Lord debilitates in the opposite 7th house, they may be pretty weak when dealing with other people be it with their spouse or relating to any business negotiations.

- Karaka Theory
Each house has a primary root karaka and for the 10th house the main signifier happens to be Mercury especially relating to matters such as to do with gaining honours and achievements. The Karaka of 10th Mercury gets exalted in 1st house but gets debilitated in 7th house. We know the 1st house is the self and 7th is about dealing with others. This clearly highlights that such natives are better off doing their own service than indulging in business activities since the karaka gets uncomfortable when it is dealing with different people. The primary signifier of 3rd house is Mars mainly to do with courage, valor etc and we see that it gets exalted in the 5th house of Capricorn. So these natives may be pretty creative when exhibiting their skills but however may not be gaining much due to the karaka being debilitated in the floating up and down 11th house of Cancer.

- Progression Based Approach
In general, we have 12 houses in a horoscope and every year of life is said to dictate one sign each. Hence in the 1st year Virgo will be activated with 2nd being Libra, 3rd Scorpio and so on till 12th being Leo. The order repeats again with Virgo activating the 13th year and so on and so forth. We know Gemini represents changes and happens to be the 10th sign for a Virgo native. Thus in ages of 22, 34, 46 etc. we can deduce that these natives would have had a change in their work place. For instance 4th house will be activated during year 4,16,28,40,52,64,76,88,100 etc. During the above mentioned ages, a lot of 4th house significations will take place such as completion of education, buying vehicles, acquiring property etc. However this rule should be seen with a pinch of salt as a lot depends on the sign placement of Sagittarius and it's lord Jupiter also for things to get activated.

- Blending of Signs and Houses
This is fundamentally the most important rule and forms the crux of the prediction analogy behind analyzing blank or blind charts. Each house is to be studied based on where it falls in the natural zodiac and accordingly the sign energy needs to be blended with the house in question. The first house of Virgo happens to be the 6th house of the natural zodiac and we know the 6th pertains to difficulty. So these natives will naturally be difficult to please and have questions for every matter. The 2nd house falls in Libra which is the natural 7th sign. As Libra represents choice, these natives could also be pretty choosy when it comes to their food habits. Thus we can infer that these natives will be pretty balanced when dealing with money and family matters. Since the 3rd house falls in the natural 8th house, it can be inferred that these natives will be quite secretive with regard to their communication or efforts put in. As the 4th house is natural 9th house of exploring, these individuals will like to research about things like vehicles, properties in much depth. The mother of such natives can be quite religious as it happens to be sign of Sagittarius denoting belief system. The 5th house happens to be the natural 10th house of Capricorn and hence with regard to matters of children, it can be said that they would be strict and bring them up with discipline. Coming to 6th house which happens to be natural 11th house, it can be said that these natives can gain from court cases or any disputes prevailing. From another angle, since the 6th house rules diseases and falls in the sign of Aquarius that represents legs especially the shanks, it could be said that these natives may be having issues relating to that part of the legs. The 7th house happens to be the natural 12th house of loss and hence these natives may feel the pinch when dealing with other people. Incidentally the other rules already pointed to a weakness when dealing with 7th house matters and this only exacerbates the issue all the more. The 8th house happens to be Aries which is the 1st sign of the zodiac and connotes new beginnings. With regard to hidden and secretive issues, they may want to try newer approaches and put lots of efforts to know such things. The 9th house happens to be the 2nd sign of Taurus denoting support and resources. It can be inferred that the father of the native can be a very resourceful person or even the native's teachers being virtuous. The 10th house is about work and happens to be the natural 3rd sign of Gemini. It is pretty easy to state that the work environment will be quite communicative. Multiple professions can also be indicated from Gemini's duality trait. From the 11th house that happens to be the 4th house of natural zodiac, it can be said that these natives could be emotionally connected to their social network. Some sort of gains can also arise through 4th house matters like mother, properties etc. Since Leo happens to be the 12th house and the natural 5th house, it can be said that these natives will incur expenditure to maintain status quo and for the sake of their children or any other creative pursuits.

- Extended Significations
Through the blending of signs and houses, we were able to predict various facets pertaining to an individuals life. By extending this theory we can also briefly predict about matters relating to the natives family members. For instance, father is represented by the 9th house and for a Virgo native, 9th house falls in the sign of Taurus through which we were able to infer that the father could be a resourceful person. Now if we want to know about the wealth capacity of the father, we would have to look at the 2nd sign from the 9th house of Virgo which happens to be Gemini. Now we know Gemini represents variety and multiple sources and hence it can be said that the dad of the native may be earning wealth through various avenues. Likewise other areas can also be decoded by linking houses for instance to know about spouses profession we need to see the 10th from the 7th sign of Pisces which would be the sign of Sagittarius for a Virgo Ascendant.

- Sign and House Energy for Other Ascendants
We should also keep in mind that Virgo would be ruling a particular house for the other ascendants and taking care of specific portfolios based on the house it is associated. Using the energy of Virgo, we would be able to work out relatable predictions based on the house of Virgo. For instance a Libra Ascendant native will have Virgo ruling the 12th house of expenditure and we know Virgo happens to be the natural 6th house of the zodiac. Hence we can say that Libra Ascendant natives may be incurring lots of spends with regard to paying their debts, dealing with enemies, diseases etc. A Capricorn Ascendant will have Virgo as it's 9th sign that connotes one's teachers. Since it falls in sign of Virgo which is all about paying attention to detail, we can say that the Gurus/Father/Mentor of Capricorn Ascendant natives will be very meticulous and well planned.

Conclusion
These are just a glimpse of how predictions can be made simply out of blank charts. By blending various energies of sign, house, planets majority of predictions can be performed through the inherent cosmos prevailing within this framework. If one is skilled and able to use the creative forte to the best of ability, numerous predictions can just flow unendingly and a plethora of results can be foretold simply through the ascendant alone. However as emphasized earlier, these may not always work and everything can change in a dramatic manner based on actual placement of planets in the chart. The blank chart predictions can give a high level insight especially when a planet is actually not placed in the house or sign being analyzed. If there are planets placed, results can get altered significantly and caution needs to be exercised. Thus predictions using this methodology needs to be thread carefully and used judiciously in order to obtain the best results possible.