Gandanta

Gandanta = one of the many designations related to sandhi = juncture, transitionzone, or cusp.Gandanta zones = six rashi cusps that form the borders 1. between two rashi 2. between two Nakshatra Chandra lagna or radix lagna is considered to be weakened when lagna occupies a Gandanta zone: The final 3:20 degrees of: 1. Azlesa [= end of Karka] 2. Jyestha [= end of Vrischika] 3. Revati [= end of Meena] - or - the initial 3:20 degrees of: 1. Azvini [= beginning of Mesha] 2. Magha [= beginning of Simha] Mula [= beginning of Dhanusha] Budha -the final 3:20 degrees of Azlesa, Jyestha, Revati Budha rules the final 3:20 (fourth pada) of Azlesa, Jyestha, and Revati. Therefore the degree of Moon's gandanta-weakness will depend somewhat on Chandra's relationship to Budha in the rashi and navamsha charts. Old Chandra is friendly toward young Budha (his offspring) but young Budha hates old Chandra (his true but illegitimate father). Therefore a gandanta Moon combined with a dominant Budha (e.g. in Mithuna or Kanya) will cause the person to over-verbalize about their emotional fluctuations, resulting in a psychological fixation on their problems. For example, the nativity with a weakened gandanta-zone RevatiChandra, where Chandra receives drishti of uttama Budha in yuvati bhava, can give a relentlessly verbal-analytical spouse who accurately but painfully dissects all the personality weaknesses of the native . Chandra is weakened and cannot self-defend. But such extremes are rare. Normally, gandanta is a minor factorin evaluating the Moon or lagna. In practice, the end-zones of Azlesa and Revatiare rarely poor places for the Moon unless other influences, in addition to gandanta, would destabilize Chandra. The end of Jyestha is a weakened lunar zone because Chandra is nichha in Scorpio rashi anyway. Any lagna can be weakened if it occurs at the end of Azlesa, Jyestha, or Revati, if its lagnesha is not strong. Ketu- the first 3:20 degrees of Azwini, Magha, Mula These three portions are all ruled by weird, earth-alienated, psychic Ketu. The Moon is not especially comfortable in fire rashis generally, because He craves the kapha embrace of water. If Ketu is over-active in the chart, then Chandra or lagna in the first 3:20 of Azvini, Magha and Mula will be emotionally or physically upset from being around too much "heat". Mula Azvini and Magha are more flexible but Mula is always problematic. Mula contains our psychic pipeline to our galactic sun. One cannot exist with out the other. The hexagon is the form of the crystallized stage of water. (ie.At present levels of Dwapara-Yuga consciousness. in particular the last 3 degrees of a water sign. and Sagittarius designates the point at which the soul turns away from the material as it seeks to merge with universal consciousness.e. and anta means end. there were two 6+ earthquakes in the ring of fire today in Japan. A hexagonal storm encircled the entire north pole.Sagittarius (Mula).. like a snowflake.Aries (Aswini). the individuated or inner self.nasa. mystical place for Chandra or lagna unless the person is otherwise grounded through high social or intellectual confidence (i. If a planets falls in the last three degrees of water sign. and triggered a leak of contaminated water from a nuclear power plant. the psychic information which comes to us over the Mula bandwidth is socially and materially disorienting to most folks.until the gandanta planet's period pushes the weakness through the denial barrierand up to the surface consciousness. The twist is caused by hidden weakness. It is traditionally seen as an inauspicious position causing misery to the area of influence of the planet. On a soul level. Last March the Cassini spacecraft took the above picture of a mysterious phenomenon taking place on Saturn. Saturn's nature is cold and crystallizing. aspects of yin (water) and yang (fire). it is completing an old cycle. each able to support or extinguish the other. Saturn rules earth as in land). Often there is throughout the life a considerable "masking" of this hidden weakness via denial or skillful rational management -. The ring of fire was particularly active while Saturn journeyed through the water sign Cancer. Today Saturn shifted into Leo.cfm?release=2007-034. volcanic activity. Cancer (Ashlesha). Cancer. Water and fire are opposite elements. When planets are placed in these positions. In Taoist traditions maintaining their balance in the body is the alchemical secret to immortality. a fire sign.Leo (Magha).not only Chandra and Lagna but also the individual Graha . Each of the Fire signs are the portals to soul growth. In Sanskrit Gand means knot. and first three degrees of a fire sign -. Hidden weakness Otherwise healthy Graha -. One quake killed 9 elderly people (Saturn rules old age and death).000. Aries marks the beginning of the soul's journey.gov/news/news. The ring of fire is the earthquake zone where water meets fire. In Vedic astrology the transition of a water sign to fire sign is called Gandanta. injured more than 1. they take on a special power to unravel the knot of karma and move on to the next level. Sadly almost to the exact moment of transition. but complementary. if it falls in the first three degree of a fire sign is beginning a new cycle. As I mentioned in my last post. However those with adequate psychic interpretive facilities will recognize Ketu's signals as reliable indicators of the "breaking up" phase of the coagulationscatter cycle which governs all manifestation of life-form in the universe The final 3:20 of Mula can be a confused.which happen to be gandanta will give a weird twist to the affairs of their rashi and navamsha houses during their periods. strong benefics in kendra or trine). Saturn in Leo represents the potential to create social boundaries for the outer self and manifest its pursuit of the material.jpl. so I find it an interesting coincidence that this hexagonal phenomenon was discovered while Saturn was in a water sign. . For more on the story see http://www. everything in the universe can be divided into two opposite. and Scorpio (Jyeshta). Yin and yang are relative. Leo develops the outer self and material. and earthquakes. a physical manifestation of this change may come through increased temperatures. or node. According to Yin-Yang theory.at the three distinct junctions of Pisces (Revati). beginning with the 2004 tsunami. The nakshatra of Magha is ruled by the Pitris. ASTROLOGICAL JUNCTIONAL POINTS (SANDHI KAAL) – DREADFUL PERIODS IN ELECTIONAL ASTROLOGY In Vedic / Hindu Electional Astrology considerable importance has been emphasized to shun universally prohibited durations. Junction points of houses. sign (ascendant). which is part of the Ashlesha nakshatra. in respect of junctional points with reference to day & night. Junctional Point (Sandhi Kaal) is one of dreadful prohibited period which cause weak link in the election chart resulting in high certainty in failure of the activity started during the said period. While in Leo. solstices. groups of Tithis. are given high consideration in order. constituting Dina Sandhi. who function as guardian angels giving protection in the event of major calamities on earth. day-night. which must be shunned with efforts. Some junction points are reserved for “Punya Kaal” in . constellations. the soul is finally getting ready to experience life at a material level.of elders. JUNCTION POINTS Junctional Points means intermingling periods or junctions of astrological elements. Perhaps they were at work in Japan as there were only nine deaths -. ascendant & Tithi are called Nakshatra Gandanta. & second similar element starts. thus gaining strength in the later degrees of a sign. & morning twilight (junction point of nighttime & daytime). Bright Half & Dark Half. there is a junction point in-between them. The Gandanta experience can be extremely painful. Karans. Currency of plurality of the Junctional Points in election must be avoided as severity of adverse effects increases many folds. seasons (Ritu). Like a day is divided in two parts – day & night. the great Fathers of humanity. as evening twilight (junction between daytime & night-time).. It increased its potency in May when it entered the last three degrees of Cancer. the sign of kings. At the Magha/ Leo stage. The ruling deity of Ashlesha is the Naga or serpent. Saturn will be Gandanta through early August. Nakshatra Gandanta being the most malefic in nature. Sandhi Kaals are considered in respect of junctions of years. or their converted lengths of time are prohibited durations. ready to grow a new one. Lagna Gandanta & Tithi Gandanta.Saturn is unique in that it is more powerful as it matures. Likewise such junction points & areas. Saturn has finally finished shedding its skin and is now. called Junctional Point (Sandhi Kaal / Gandanta). Similarly mid-day & mid-night also form Sandhi Kaal. navamshas. who now have transitioned and have become ancestors. Tithis. The best of the Sages have unanimously agreed that a birth in Nakshatra Gandanta is inauspicious which needs propitiation. However three Sandhi Kaals viz. in house division charts are also considered week points in nativity. but it is necessary for the soul to grow into another dimension. & the planets placed therein are considered powerless. When one astrological element is completed. constellation. lunar & solar months. Saturn may also have a sobering effect on world leaders. though still a little raw. Yogas. is not recommended for marriage election even when navamsha is vargottama. Nakshatra . Sage Narad opines that the three Gandanta & three junctions are very fearful. on undertaking journey completely destructs (Sarvanash) the traveller or his aim. the bridegroom dies.which charity if done bestows Punyas. SOLSTICE JUNCTIONS . on taking birth destroys family. like Nakshatra Gandanta coinciding with twilight at birth makes the native full of diseases & faces early extinction (Hora Ratan). Tithi . Daana. Obviously when two Gandantas coincide. Effect on activities initiated in junction points are: in year. & also destructs any other work undertaken in the Gandanta period (Fal Pradeep).e. DURATION OF JUNCTIOINAL POPINTS YEALY JUNCTIONS .e. Sanaana.AYANA SANDHI : First 16 hours (40 Ghatis) of Uttrayana (Sun’s northerly course) i. Sage Brihaspati agrees as by accumulation of Doshas the said period becomes like poison.destruction of son / fear.distress. travel & birth in these results in death. Maas . during end of Tithi . Three days in the beginning & end of these years should be left in all the elections.SAMVAT SANDHI : First 4 days of Chaitra lunar month from which Vikrami Samvat starts and also the last 4 days of Falguni are Samvat Sandhi Kaal. As . Marriage. and first 6h 24m (16 Ghatis) of Dakshinayana (Sun’s southerly course) i. during Bhadra – death of couple. maleficence shall be extremely detrimental.. Such times are suitable for Japa. from ingress of the Sun in Capricorn. season. Tithi & Lagna Gandanta respectively destroy mother. the year is reckoned on the basis of the Sun. If marriage is held in month end then. Yagya & Homa. father & self. In certain places the year starts at different time which may be followed as Samvat Gandanta. According to Vasist Samhita. Ayana. which are considered as very auspicious). & at either of the twilights destroys self (Acharya Lalla). Birth in Nakshatra. eclipse . Marriage held in the Gandanta causes death. (However first 9 nights of Chaitra (Bright Half) are covered in Vasant Navratris..results in poverty. Like last navamsha of Pisces which covers Nakshatra & Lagna Gandanta. hence must be shunned (Sage Garg). Tapa.death of a spouse. ingress of the Sun in Cancer sign are called Ayana (solstice) Sandhi Kaal. & not for auspicious elections. however the year should be reckoned as per the local customs.destruction of every thing (Sarvanaash). When Gandanta & Sandhi Kaal combine together. at night-time mother. Birth in Gandanta occurring at daytime destroys father. the Moon & Jupiter. end of asterism .there shall be deficiency of son. maleficence become many folds. 1.spring (Pisces & Aries). to which Sage Kashyap agrees. As per Poorva Kaalamrit (3/49). 13h 12m at the end of a season & 13h 12m at the start of the following season is Ritu Sandhi Kaal. Sage Narad also agrees with this general opinion. Grishama .. which are Poorna & Nanda Tithis.e.TITHI GANDANTA : Last 24 minutes (one Ghati) of each of the Poorna Tithis (5th. 6th & 11th) cause Tithi Gandanta . 6 hours 24 minutes (16 Ghatis) before & the same time after the Sun’s ingress into a zodiac sign as solar Maas Sandhi. 5th . Varsha . Junction point between Vasant & Grishama. However no such reference has been made. Vasant .. & 15th & 1st Tithis are the Tithi Gandanta. birth. 26h 24m (66 Ghatis) around mid point of two Ritus (seasons) i. & the like in other seasons.RITU SANDHI : As per Muhurt Martanda.summer (Taurus & Gemini). 10th &amp.5 Ghatis.5th Tithis have Gandanta of duration in order as 2. MONTHLY JUNCTIOINS .That means 48 minutes of mid point zone of 5th & 6th.e. but solar ingress is called Sankranti (having Punya Kaal) & ending part as Agni Baana Dosha: both are recognisable prohibited periods in elections.. In addition to the above Muhurt Ganp[ati (8/33) has opined that mid points between 9th . marriage & fast (Vrata).winter (Scorpio & Sagittarius) & Shishir dewy (Capricorn & Aquarius) are the six seasons. 4th . It has not been specifically stated that Tithi Gandanta also exists at mid point between 30th – 1st Tithis. The three Gandantas viz. Each of the six seasons cover two solar months. shall be junction point of Aries & Taurus. & should be left in election. For this also Tropical system may be followed.MAAS SANDHI : Last half Tithi (30th of the New Moon) & following first half Tithi of Bright Half i. Sharad autumn (Virgo & Libra).rainy (Cancer & Leo).. Tithi. SEASONAL JUNCTIONS . the last half Tithi of a Lunar month. It is opined that the said duration of 48 minutes is very highly malefic as this duration has Maas Sandhi & Paksha Sandhi in addition that the . Rather this has been left.10th. 11th. inflict death (severest problems) in travel.e. Hemanta .. 10th & 15th) and beginning 24 minutes (one Ghati) of each of the Nanda Tithis (1st.discussed earlier readers may follow Tropical system instead of Sidereal system for starting of solstices. However as per Jyotir Vidabharnam. 48 minutes instead of above said 24 minutes constitutes Tithi Gandanta. LUNAR DAY JUNCTIOINS . Similarly aspirants may also consider Solar Sankranti i. Nakshatra & ascendant. the duration is of two days (120 Ghatis) instead of 26h 24m (66 Ghatis).6th. and first half Tithi of the following month is Maas Sandhi. perhaps because this junction point has been separately covered in Maas Sandhi. 0. These are the junction points of each triad of constellations. a cow for Nakshatra Gandanta. while ending 96 minutes & beginning 96 minutes of the said triads are of mild nature. & the first 48 minutes (2 Ghatis) each of Ashvani. Ashlesha & Jyeshta.NAKASHATRA GANDANTA : Among the three Gandantas highest priority is given to Nakshatra Gandanta. sextile. The total duration prescribed is one Pahar (1/8th part of diurnal time). Advice of Sage Narad & Kashyap is generally accepted & the recommended period is considered as the most malefic (Maha Dushta). While Sage Brihaspati commends this time as last 24 minutes & beginning 24 minutes of the said constellation. For Abhukta Moola different lengths have been given which are applicable to birth of native & remedies. two cows. While Pitahma opines that both the 1/16th concluding & starting parts of the said constellations be taken as Abhukta Moola length. equivalent to ± 24 minutes of time) in the above aspects. which is not always 90 minutes each. Acharya Baala Bhadra also states that Sandhi (Junction) exists in the last 24 minutes (one Ghati) of Anuradha & first 48 minutes (2 Ghatis) of Jyeshta. Donations prescribed in Jyotirnibandh are. Sage Narad & Kashyap schools of thought prescribe this time as 1h 36m (4 Ghatis) ending & 1h 36m (4 Ghatis) starting of the said constellations. trine or opposition to the Sun in good election. Magha & Moola are Nakshtra Gandanta. Tithi Gandanta means that the Moon should not be in exact conjunction. Vasist Samhita advises that three cows may be given in charity. & gold for Rashi Gandanta.2/196). Their aspectal orb should be beyond ± 12¢ (app. In case of restraint. CONSTELLATION JUNCTIONS . Following provide counter to the evil of Gandantas: a) The Gandanta Dosha due to Moola. Extensive ritual & remedies have been prescribed in most of the treatises to ward off evil effects of Abhukta Moola. an ox for Tithi Gandanta. & not receiving a benefic aspect .Moon is combust also.Sage Badarayan ( Hora Ratan -2/21). According to Sage Vasist the last 24 minutes of Jyeshta & beginning 48 minutes of Moola is Abhukta Moola. Ashlesha & Revati will not be active if the ascendant lord is unaspected by the Moon who should be with a weak malefic. Junction of the three said pairs of the constellations is also called Abhukta Moola by Sage Vasist. This duration may be given status of Tithi Gandanta of the most malefic nature. Kaal Prakashika (3/48) recommend that Nakshatra Gandanta of the above said duration is highly malefic. which should also be considered as Sandhi Kaal (junction) . Pitahma & Saunak.(Hora Ratan. or a single cow may be given in charity. The last 48 minutes (2 Ghatis) of each of the Revati. . The total duration of 24 minutes of the junction point shall be the length of the each Gandanta. .Sage Garga referred in – Hora Ratan (2/20). Gandanta Doshas are removed. And when two Gandantas are concurrent. Scorpio & Pisces. Jyeshta or Moola. Tithi & ascendant Gandanta.LAGNA GANDANTA : Ending 12 minutes time of Cancer. All the malefic durations & Vish Ghatis etc. Tithi Kshaya. Kaaldanda. or Sunday with Ashvani. And strength of Jupiter eliminates blemishes of Rashi (ascendant) Gandanta Lord Brahma. Mrityu Yoga & Darun Yoga coincide with Nakshatra Gandanta. Vyatipaata. Yamaghanta. & gold in Lagna Gandnata. in conjunction with or aspected by benefics (Kaal Prakashika). effect of all the three Gandanta (Nakshatra. Parigh. f) If Sunday or Wednesday coincide with Hasta. the first & the last 2 minutes (5 Vighatis) of each sign (as ascendant) should also be left in election.b) The Moon having full strength makes Nakshatra & Tithi Gandanta as extinct. In the opinion of some astrologers. Vishti. In-depth study is required to understand this exception. – Muhurt Ganpati. Tithi & Rashi) are nullified . Author agrees with the views of Sage Pitahma to consider 1/16th part of constellation as Abhukta Moola. Muhurt Ganpati. & aspirants may note that the above said & other adverse elements of Muhurt must not coincide. Vaidhriti. The same may well be applied in election. & others agree with this. ASCENDANT JUNCTIONS . are proportionally arrived at based on the actual length of the element with exception of Gandantas.Jyotirnibandh. d) Strong Moon & Jupiter extinct adverse Yogas. Ganda. e) Strong Jupiter removes Dosha due to Lagna Gandanta & strong Moon removes Dosha due to Tithi Gandanta – Shakalya Samhita. which is a variable time. cow in Nakshatra Gandanta. A clue is taken from the opinion of Acharya Baala Bhadra that if during a birth. Shula. Vyaghata. g) Sage Vasist opines that Abhijit Muhurt counters evils of any kind of the Gandanta. c) A benefic in quadrant or the Moon in 11th house destroys all types of Gandanta . i) On donation of ox in Tithi Gandanta. it will be highly inauspicious for the nativity. any of the phenomena viz. Leo & Sagittarius as rising sign is called Lagna (ascendant) Gandanta. based on the actual length of the asterism. they multiply the affliction. Revati. Anuradha.. Chittra. Sawati. h) The Moon in her own Varga. in a friendly sign. and starting 12 minutes of Aries. MID – DAY & MID . prohibited in election. 48 minutes in Junction points . and last navamsha of Cancer. before & after. 90 minutes in day Sandhi. 36 seconds each of start & end of Cancer . 8 (4+4) days of the two Ayana (solstice) Sandhis. Different Views : As per Jyotir Vidabharanam. 5 days in Maas Sandhi. DIVISIONAL CHART JUNCTIONS . This is in addition to the Sandhi Kaals in respect of year as 8 days (from 12th Dark Half of Falguni to 4th Tithi Bright Half of Chaitra).NAVAMSHA SANDHI : First navamsha of Aries. & similarly for the night EPHEMERAL JUNCTIONS . starting & ending 13m 36s (34 Vighatis) of all the Yogas be left.NIGHT : As per Muhurt Prakash (2/10) & Muhurt Chitamani (1/32) 4 minutes each.-12/112). can be used in marriage election (Muhurt Chitamani . Scorpio & Pisces are Gandantamsha. (Jyotir Vidabharanam . 2 (1+1) days of Ritu (season) Sandhi. & Maas Sandhi as one day (total) – Jyotir Vidabharanam (4/37). However some Acharyas do not recommend usage of Pisces vargottama navamsha in marriage. of mid-day (LNT) & also of mid-night (Mahanisha) are left in election.Gandantas & Sandhis & their durations Name of Gandanta / Sandhi Junction Point Duration . In another opinion the said duration is of 6 minutes instead of the above said 8 minutes. but as per Tithi Gandanta.If Jupiter is strong then Lagna Gandanta & if the Moon is strong then Tithi Gandanta are powerless (Shakalya Samhita). 14m 48s (37 Vighati) starting & ending 14m 48s of all the constellations . starting 24 minutes of 1st Bright Half(or Kinstughna Karan) & ending 24 minutes of 30th Dark Half (or Naga Karan) covers this Karan Sandhi also. as portions of the first & the last Karans are prohibited.6/85). Poporva Kaalamrit (3/54) recommends Sandhi Kaals as 15 days in year Sandhi.KARAN & YOGA SANDHI : There is no specific reference of Karan Gandanta. But the last navamsha if Vargottama. Scorpio & Pisces signs be left. Last navamsha of the above signs are more malefic. Leo & Sagittarius signs. Their duration is taken as 1h 12 m (3 Ghatis). In another opinion the first & the last 24 seconds (one Vighati) of all the navamshas (as rising navamsha) should be left in election. This is Sandhi of first half & second half of the day. DAY – NIGHT SANDHI : Evening twilight & morning twilight are the junction points of day & night. It is opined that 16m (40 Vighati) starting & ending 16m of all the Tithis. Evening twilight is also called Pradosha. Tithi &amp. a benefic planet in angle destroys Doshas due to year. Moola 48 m b) Ending of Ashlesha . each hours (h) / minutes (m) / seconds ( s) Nakshatra Sandhi. 68. Sagitt 12 m b) Ending of Pisces. Yoga. Magha. 10 Pal before & after of Cancer. · According to Sage Kashyap. 48 minutes in Yoga Sandhi. Scorpio & Pisces Sandhi Kaal. season.Day / Night Mid-day & Mid night ± 4 m Day & night a) Morning twilight (before the Sunrise) 1 h 12 m b) Evening twilight (after the sunset) 1 h 12m Ascendant a) Beginning of Aries.B. Antidotes : · Gandanta & Sandhi Doshas are destroyed when the Moon is in 11th house. 12 m Navamsha Starting & ending of each navamsha 24 sec. According to Sage Mandavya. 72 minutes in each twilight. Lengths of Sandhi Kaals given hereinafter are fixed & proportional change based on actual length of the element is not required. 75. Revati 48 m Yoga a) starting of Vishkumbha Yoga 1 h 12m b) full length of Vaidhriti Yoga full Yoga Karan First (Kinstughna ) & last (Naga) full yoga period Mid . Scorp. & no such reference is . nakshatra. Leo. Ayana. Cancer. & for other signs 5 Pal before & after should be left. 48 minutes in mid-night.Year Ending & starting of year / Samvatsar (each) 4 days Solstice a) Summer solstice (starting ) 16h 24m b) Winter solstice (starting ) 6h Season a) Sun’s ingress into the six solar signs 13h 12m b) Last part of Sun into 6 solar signs 13h 12 m Solar month Before & after solar ingress into all the 6h 12m 12 Signs ( each time ) Lunar month a) 2nd half of last Tithi of Dark Half 12 h b) 1st half of first Tithi of Bright Half 12 h Tithi a) Starting of Nanda Tithis 24m b) Ending of Poorna Tithis 24 m Constellation a) Starting of Ashvani. Tithi. N. Jyeshta. 80 Pal before & after as Sandhi of Kaal should be left in case of nakshatra. · A strong Moon destroys Tithi Gandanta. 24 minutes in Lagna Sandhi. & a strong Jupiter destroys Lagna Gandanta. Paksha. 24 minutes in Karan Sandhi. A child. Shashthi and Ekadashi are called Tithi Gandant.Virgo. It causes difficulties at the time of birth.The border between AriesPisces. If a child. It is important to understand the myth and reality first. as such the Sandhi Kaal as per the local customs may be followed GANDA MOOLA The combinations of 'Moola Nakshatra' with 'Jyestha' and of 'Revati Nakshatra' with 'Ashwini Nakshatra' till the period of 7 Ghatikas cause 'Ganda Moola'. travel. marriage etc. The combination of Moola and Jyestha Nakshatra is called 'ABHUKTA'.The sequence is as followsAries. The Zodiac or the path of moon is divided into 12 raashis or in 27 nakshatras. fame and wealth to his family. For the welfare of the child. marriage and other ceremonies.Sagittarius.Acquarius-Airy Cancer. The “Ganda “ means “Knot” and the “anta” means “end”. if both Moon and Jupiter themselves are not tormented by an inauspicious planet GandaMoola Dosha Meaning The fear of Ganda-Moola or “Gandants” is highly prevalent in our society. that means the last Ghatikas of each of Panchami. provided. the first 15 Palas of each of Leo. the combination of Panchami (5th day) and Dashmi (10th day).Scorpio. and Pisces and Aries are called 'Gandanta'. Dashmi and Purnima and the first Ghatikas of each of Pratipada. Scorpio a nd Sagittarius. Sagittarius and Aries and the last 15 Palas of Cancer. LAGNA GANDA The half Ghati’s combination of Cancer and Leo. except by Pitahama in respect of Nakshatra Gandanta (Abhukta Moola). it is the junction point in the zodiac which can be found at three places.Leo.found to have been made in the treatises. but a child born in the 4th Charana is considered to be lucky and brings wealth to his family. when the same Nakshatras reposition themselves.survives. PREVENTION OF THE ILL-EFFECTS OF THE GANDAS A powerful Moon neutralises the ill effects of a child born in 'Nakshatra Gandanta' and 'Tithi Gandanta'. Scorpio and Pisces are Gandatas which cause difficulties at the time of birth.Firey Taurus. born in this Abhukta .Libra.Capricorn-Earthy Gemini. who has taken birth in the above mentioned combinations of Nakshatras. travel. an animal or a servant born during this particular 'Abhukta' brings misfortune to his family or master. Shashthi (6th day) and Ekadashi (11th day) are called 'Tithi Gandant'. At the time of birth pandits often terrorise the parents if a child born under certain nakshatra. Concept Interestingly the nature of each sign repeats after every 4 signs. A child born in the 1st Charana (part) of this Moola brings misfortune to his father. he brings name. TITHEE GANDA The combinations of two Ghatikas of Poorna and Nanda Nakshatras i.e.Cancer-Leo and Scorpio-Saggitarius act like danger mark or in otherway .Pisces-Watery We all know that fire and water are enimical. it is necessary to pacify the Nakshatras in 27 days. There are different modes of start of year & lunar months. It is of firey nature. That means. These combinations are considered to be the most inauspicious moment. which cause undesired calamities. For Example Aries is first sign. So. a child born in the 2nd Charana brings misfortune to his mother and a child born in the 3rd Charana of this Moola is the destroyer of wealth. Full Moon (Purnima) and Pratipada (1st day). A powerful Jupiter neutralises the ill effects of a child born in 'Lagna Gandanta'. The number of the Janma Nakshtra is multiplied by three (3). it is called Pitri (father) Gandanta while a night birth during Gandanta is called Matri (mother) Gandanta. Kartika.First If birth is in the daytime. 4. Fixed and Dual signs as the (Lagna) are said to give Moola residence of Swarga. Also. Ashlesha. Following are the effect if the remainder is Complete destruction Loss of wealth danger to mother Loss of physical power Destruction in maternal relations Destructions to Co borns Loss to Father Complete loss Conclusion As per traditions various remedies and rituals has to be performed in case of gandamooldosha. Phalgun. Patala and Martyu loka respectively. so the nakshatras falling at the beginning of Aries/Leo/Saggitarius i. But this rule is too general and the pandits make full use of it as a weapon to terrorise the parents of a new born. The numbers of birth tithi as recknoed from Sukla Paksha prati pada and the day of birth (as reckoned from Sunday) are added and the sum is divided by eight (8). The first three Ghatis(1 ghati=24 mints) of Ashwini. Chaitra and Pausa the residence of Moola is in Martyu Loka c) In months of Ashada. But the above negative effects will accrue only when other supporting yogas are present in the chart. Bhadra and Magha. Also Movable. moon in own vargas and aspected . The remainder indicates the Ganda Dosh (Error/Evil).e. Ashlesha. Views 1. 3. That is why when moon is about to cross the dividing line or has just cross it then it is considered as a warning signal.it is like a “knot” or “point of junction”. Since the nakshatra can be further subdivided into 4 padas therefore 4th pada of Revati. Aswini. Jyestha and the 1st pada of Ashwini. Consideration of Moola-Nivasa (Residence of Moola) a) In months of Margasirsa. Magha and Moola should be put into scanner. The second view is if birth in Revati – Aswini junction is called Swa (self) – Gandanta. Magha and Moola and the nakshatras falling at the end of Cancer/Scorpio/Pisces i. magha & moola nakshatras and the last five Ghatis before the end of the ashlesha. Birth on Abhijit muhurat counters the evill effects as per Sage Vashistha. 2. Since each raashi can be sub divided into nakshatras. jyeshtha & revati are important. Jyeshtha and Revati can be trouble causing. Vaisakha and Jyestha the residence of Moola is in “Patala Loka” b) In Sravana. Aswina. the residence of Moola is in Swarga Loka If birth is in Gandanta and the residence of Moola is in the Martyu Loka then great evil is indicated.e. The evil is lesser for the other Loka. It is believe that a person born under this situation suffers numerous miseries in life. if birth in Ashlesha – Magha junction is called Matri (mother) Gandanta and if birth in Jyestha – Moola junction is called Pitri (father) Gandanta. Jyestha (Scorpio) and the 1st pada of Ashwini (Aries). visha ghatikas etc. Scorpio and Pisces. However. Leo and Sagittarius. For the first constellations of fiery signs. Like the start of creation is shown by the beginning of Aswini. Magha and Moola. the three fiery signs. Cancer. which falls in the ending part of Cancer. which are also called the brahma randhra (eye of Brahma. Jyeshtha and Revati. the three cycles start from Aswini. Thus the beginning of the mentioned three fiery signs shows transition from the dissolution phase to creation phase and hence they represent as three nodes in the zodiac. the creator) or Vishnu Nabhi (the navel of Vishnu. They are the 4th pada of Revati (Pisces). Earth. Ashlesha (Cancer). Magha (Leo) and Moola (Sagittarius). Magha and Moola. Scorpio and Pisces. In the zodiac the whole creation process repeats thrice from the beginning of Aries. Leo and Sagittarius. it is advised to do shanti puja for birth during this time. The whole zodiac is visioned to have three nodes at zero degree Aries. shows the dissolution of the creation. To alleviate the troubles from the Gandanta birth.by benefics can ward off the ill effects. the first three Ghatika and the last five Ghatikas before the end of the last constellation of watery signs are the precise duration of Gandanta. before the creation starts the end of the watery signs namly. Hence the person born near to these nodes are caught in the process of transition from destruction of old creation and start of new creation and hence suffer the burnt of it. The creation process is cyclical. which starts with the emergence of creation impetus and ends with dissolution of the whole creation to nothing-ness. To understand why Gandanta is known to be inauspicious. Gandanta positions are one of those inauspicious positions among others such as usna ghatikas. Thus the gandanta happens whenever there is a transition from watery element to fiery element. The person born under gandanta suffers numerous miseries in life and based on the exact nature of the gandandta even the parents and other relations can be severly affected. we need to understand the creation process. Air and Water and the whole process of creation and dissolution happen under the ambit of the Ethery element. each starting its own process of creation. the end of destruction is represented by Ashlesha. showing the beginning of creation). no need to fear when remedies are here!!! Gandanta: The Junction of Fire & Water The birth during Moon's transit at some specific positions in the zodiac is considered as extremely inauspicious. This cycle can be mapped to the four elements of nature in the oder of Fire. where Ganda means "a node" and anta means "the end". NAKSHATRA GANDANTA Moon’s motion in one Nakshatra is supposed to be 60 ghatikas and hence the duration of the Nakshatra which is affected by the Gandanta dosa is measured in terms of the Ghatikas. Anyone born during such transition has to suffer the trouble due to this transition and suitable remedy is required to alleviate the troubles. Gandanta is comprised of two terms Ganda and Anta. While mapping the creation process with the nakshatra scheme of zodiac reckoning. Thus the gandanta nakshatras are these six nakshatras with the 4th pada of last nakstras of watery signs and 1st pada of first nakstras in the fiery signs. Since the arc duration of one . So. Lagna Gandanta results in the loss of intelligence while Rasi Gandanta results in premature death or loss of longevity. Ganda Phala: (Results of birth in Gandanta). Since the affliction comes from an adjoining sign. The evil is lesser for the other Loka. Patala and Martya loka respectively. which is equivalent to 60 ghatikas of time. it is called Pitri (father) Gandanta while a night birth during Gandanta is called Matri (mother) Gandanta. if the child survives. 2. Thus. This deity becomes the “Devata” who can break the weakness due to Gandanta. then great evil falls on the native. Bhadra and Magha. In the four Vedic months of Ashada. Movable. Kartika. Phalgun. Other authorities indicate 27 days for this abstraction of father from seeing the face of the child.Nakshatra is 13d 20m or 800 min. Classification 2: § Birth in Revati (Pisces) – Aswini (Aries) junction is called Swa (self) -Gandanta § Birth in Aslesha (Cancer) – Magha (Leo) junction is called Matri (mother) Gandanta § Birth in Jyestha (Scorpio) – Moola (Sagittarius) junction is called Pitri (father) Gandanta. Thus while reckoning the gandanta in terms of the arc of the zodiac. Since this is the pitri gandanta. which seems more practical in today’s context. Lagna being the governor of intelligence and the Moon. In Sravana. father should not see his face for 8 years after birth. Moola-Nivasa (Residence of Moola) 1. Vaisakha and Jyestha the residence of Moola is in “Patala Loka” (the hell). He adds that such a child should be abandoned (or given away) or any form of hope from him should not be made. Abhukta Gandanta Narada Muni has stated that of these six constellations. the governor of physical body. if someone is born with dual sign as Lagna which Moon in the last quarter of Jyestha or first quarter of Moola. the “Abhukta Moola Gandanta” comprises the last two Ghatika of Jyestha and first two Ghatika of Moola constellation.67 arc mins. Rath) The remedy lies in worshipping the Lord of the Lagna/ Moon constellation depending on whether it is Lagna or Rasi gandanta. Chaitra and Pausa the residence of Moola is in Martya Loka (the realm of Dead). 3. 3 ghatikas would be equivalent to 40 arc mins and 5 ghatikas would be equal to 66. In the Vedic months of Margasirsa.67 arc min of the last Nakshatra of the watery signs and the first 40 arc mins of Classification of Gandanta Classification 1: § If birth is in the daytime. the lord of the nature of the sign becomes the “Adhi-Devata” and the lord of the afflicting constellation becomes the “Pratyadhi-Devata”. . Fixed and Dual signs as the (Lagna) are said to give Moola residence of Swarga. Aswina. Thereafter suitable remedial measures should be performed. the residence of Moola is in Swarga Loka (the Heavens). Remedies (from Vedic Remedies in Astrology by Pt. If birth is in Gandanta and the residence of Moola is in the realm of the dead (Martya Loka) then great evil is indicated. we must take last 66. let us determine the deities for Jyestha Gandanta. Nakshatra Deities Abhijit Nakshatra: Abhijit nakshatra is called the intercalary(IC) nakshatra as it appear as a small (smaller duration as compared to normal duration of nakshatra 13d 20m) nakshatra between Uttarashadha and Sravana. The water from the two Kalash whould be poured on the head of the parents and the child. the intercalary nakshatra. The duration of Uttarashadha is divided into four parts and the first three padas are assigned to Uttarashadha.For example.e. This is followed by a Yagya (Fire sacrifice) & Abhishek (Ritual bathing with Mritunjaya Mantra). The remaining one pada of Uttarashadha is assigned to Abhijit. Shastaushadhi and Ganga water is installed. Moola is the afflicting constellation and the Lord of this constellation is Rakshas who is the Pratyadhi-Devata. Sagittarius is a fiery sign and the God of fire Agni is the Adhi-Devata. Jyestha is in Scorpio and the junction affliction comes from the sign Sagittarius having the Moola constellation. 4d 13m 20s. So.. the Adhi-devata and Pratyadhidevata are also installed and worshipped (For more details refer to BPHS). i. Rudrabhishek as well . The Lord of the Jyestha constellation is Indra. Similarly. Similarly beginning 1/15th part of Sravana is given to Abhijit. making its total length to be 253. Donations.33 min. The idol of the Devata is installed on another earthen pot adjoining the Kalasha or a gold coin can be used to represent the deity. making the total duration of Sravana to be 12d 26m 40s Element Detities The ritual is normally performed in the Eastern or Northern part of the house depending on whether the Gandanta is in a fiery sign (East) or watery sign (North). Indra is the Devata or Chief deity. which makes the duration of Uttarashadha to be 10deg with each pada to be 2d 30m. The remaining 14/15th part of Sravana is assigned to the four padas of Sravana. Dakshina and breaking of fast ends the ritual. The Kalasha (water pot) containing Panchagavya. These will be: 1) The positions or yogas formed by the Moon in relation to Sun. Kapoor] When Moon is on Kendra from the Sun (1. grief etc. [Mantreswara's Phala Deepika.6th. p. grief. will be wealthy . ability . The numbers of birth tithi (as recknoed from Sukla Paksha prati pada) and the day of birth (as reckoned from Sunday) are added and the sum is divided by eight (8). . Moon/Sun Yogas If Moon is in anangle from the Sun. etc.9th and12th). S. knowledge. will possess vehicles. 4. 11). 12). learning. a Panaphara and an Apoklima house reckoned from the Sun.e. 8. Night birth + Shukla Paksha + Moon in visible half = native becomes King. The effects will be of a medium nature in Sama Yoga and very little in Adhama Yoga. 5. commentary. beingposited between lagna Bhava madhya and the centre of the descendant-7th house).161] In this post.. I want to stress some very important factors in chart delineating.G. skill. The Full Moon gives kingdom: if she be contrarily posited [Saravali. and 3) Moon’s strength in regard to waxing or waning. (that is these positions confer bad results). 3rd. 6. there are other methods of determining the results of gandanta. The person born with Varishta Yoga. learning and will be generous. 2nd. 9.e. happiness. [Saravali of Kalyana Varma. 8th and 11th) and exceedingly good in Apoklima (i. These are medium if the Moon being Panaphara (i. Other results Besides what has already been stated. For (1) day Ganda dosha father and child (2) Night birth Ganda dosha Mother & child and (3) Sandhya (Sunrise/ sunset) born Ganda dosha both father & mother and child are protected with Abhishek using four vessels of water etc and Sahasraksha Mantra. These 3 factors are very important in delineating the strength of the chart. wisdom. fame. Day birth + Shukla Paksha + Moon in invisible half = native becomes King. if the Moon is with Parivesha (halo). Position of Moon in kendra from Sun is less auspicious. People who cannot afford these elaborate rituals should recite the Mahamritunjaya Mantra eight thousand times within 40 days starting from the 12th day from the birth of the child.e. It maybe noted that remedial measures cannot be performed for 11 days following birth. The position of the Moon in apoklima houses from Sun are seen as best in giving the effects of this yoga. 2) Moon in visible and invisible halves of the chart. 7. this yoga formed is called Sama. will achieve fame. When Moon is in Panaphara from the Sun (2. or gives minimum strength in this regard. will acquire knowledge and will have intellectual equipment. The number of the birth asterism (Janma Nakshtra) is multiplied by three (3). Moon in the Visible and Invisible Halves In the case of a night birth. Day birth +Krishna Paksha + Moon in visible half (from 7th to Lagna) = medium effects. etc. The remainder indicates the Ganda Dosh (Error/Evil). Effects such as wealth. and be declining in the invisible half of the zodiac (i.e. between the centres of the descendant and the ascendant). little effects will be felt in regard to money.as ceremonial bathing of the afflicted persons is necessary. English Translation. learning and modesty. ibd] Moon is weak when it is declining (Krishna Paksha) and strong when Shukla Paksha or waxing. this yoga formed is called Varishta. Sama and Varishtha Yogas are formed when the Moon is respectively in a Kendra. this yoga formed is called Adhama. Saravali treatise mentions 3 types of yogas formed by the Moon in reference to the Sun. will enjoy happiness. Commentary and annotation by Dr . modesty. When Moon is in Apoklima from the Sun (3. 5th. Santhanam. Let me quote Phala Deepika in regard to these yogas: The Adhama. annotation and editing by R. 10). or declining Moon in day time be in the visible half (i. Night birth + krishna Paksha + Moon in invisible half (from 1st to 7th) = fear. English translation. even results will be felt in respect of fear. Full Moon (Shukla Paksha) should be in the visible half by night and in invisible half by day. generosity. wisdom. I think that this co-presence of Moon with a Gandanta planet (shadow planet) is even more harmful then it would have been the case if Rahu wasn’t Gandanta.So. best is when Moon is Shukla by night in the visible half and by day in the invisible half. she has: Day birth + Krishna Paksha + Adrishya which gives + Moon in Apoklima from the Sun. which is seen as inauspicious as these two qualities or elements are having inherent enmity so to speak (the water is extinguishing the fire. that is in the invisible half and by day above the earth. may not apply to a planet in its own sign or exaltation perhaps. popularity. . In summary. will be harmed in certain extent by the planet in the Gandanta position. Mars from 7th and Sun from 8th. She died in her 27th year of life (26th birthday) under Moon/Sun Dasha sequence. These padas are problematic because they are juncture points (sandhi) between two signs but also between two Nakshatras. Antardasha Lord Sun is in 8th house of longevity and is aspecting the second house from there. Magha and Mula Nakshatras) and last pada of the watery signs (Ashlesha. Her second hou se is actually heavily afflicted by the aspects of 3 malefic planets: Saturn from 12th. This rule however. and the hot is making the water to evaporate). etc. Moon is in another place of death (the 3rd house. Visible half is called Drishya and invisible Adrishya. because the Moon is Krishna Paksha. Moon is in 9th from the Sun so in good position (in Apiklima). So. since they are on their ‘own territory’ so to speak. 8th from 8th) and is co-present with Rahu who is in fact in the Gandanta portions of Leo. However. I have seen often that the Dasha of Lord of 2nd house brings death (not in all cases of course). wouldn’t be as harmed in my opinion. just get out from the watery Pisces and is now coming to a totally opposite environment and thus it is kind of a wild player in this territory. the indications are weakened. Planet in first degrees of Aries. Let me illustrate this with an example. and every planet or ascendant in these portions is weakening factor to a greater extent for that planet or point. even though not in the Gandanta portions. Varishta Yoga gives fame. She and her friends were killed by the Manson’s women in the rented house they were all hanging out at that fatal night. Jyestha and Revati Nakshatras) are called Gandanta. The first pada (portion of 3° 20′) of the fiery signs (Ashlesha. Moon is Maraka planet for Gemini ascendant because rules the 2nd. Jupiter in Sagittarius or Sun in Aries. without too much refined behavior. Worst is when Moon is Krishna and is found by night bellow the earth. The two signs that are next to each other are in very much different quality. Moon is Krishna Paksha in invisible half of the chart. The juncture happens between a watery sign and between a fiery sign. I have seen charts where a planet co-present with such planet. Let’s look at Princess Diana’s chart. Gandanta – Study Case Gandanta (End of the Cheek) are called several portions in speciffic Nakshatras which are regarded as malefic or inauspicious. Sharon Tate was the very beautiful and talented wife of the movie director Roman Polanski. So. for good effects. one can see that the period of Moon/Sun Dasha was highly critical for her. where night planets guided by the Moon are doing better in the half contrary to that one where Sun is positioned. This is similar to the concept of sect in Hellenistic astrology. It is a day birth.