Planets through Nakshatras Series

Introduction to Planets through Nakshatras Series.

I will write a detailed article on how I would like to go through this new series, but for now here is the small introduction.

So, lots of importance is given to planetary positions in nakshatras and no doubt that this importance is correct. Nakshatras help us in understanding chart or a planetary position in depth and predictions can be very precise if we have good understanding of nakshatras.

But the common mistake we make is when we talk about planet through houses, we tend to forget the signs. Then when we talk about planet through signs, we tend to forget about houses. Likewise, when we come into nakshatras, we tend to forget the sign or house in which planet can be. As everything is in addition and we get accumulated results, we have to keep an eye on all the things like planet's nature, nakshatra's nature and sign's representation. We can't leave anything here. For ex - If Sun is in Vishakha Nakshatra ruled by Jupiter, then we can't say that Sun is in friendly planet's nakshatra, hence it is all fine. We have to remind ourselves that if Sun is still in Libra portion of Vishakha then Sun is debilitated and can bring weak results in matters of working under other's authority.

So, this is how I intend to cover this series (any further suggestion is most welcome) -

Sign - Sign is the one which is holding the nakshatras within it. So, we have to keep in mind the sign and the sign lord involved. The representation and energy of sign will remain the guiding factor.

Nakshatra - Then we go deep and precise into nakshatra as to what all things nakshatras represent. As we have seen in Nakshatra series - https://www.astrosaxena.com/Nax that every nakshatra holds a lot of significance. We have also seen that how every nakshatra gets aligned with the energy of the sign it is coming under. So, there is never a conflict between sign and nakshatra. Also, we have to keep in mind the nakshatra lord.

Planet - Then comes the planet which is dealing with these 2 energies of sign & nakshatra and trying to guide us about how we can make good use of this planetary position.

They say that sign is like a flower pot, nakshatra is like soil inside it and the planet is like the plant in that pot & soil. The stronger the pot and the better the soil, greater will be the growth of plant. Likewise, if sign lord and nakshatra lord are strong, then planet will have good growth. Another reason why we can't neglect signs altogether while talking about nakshatras. It also means that planet will have best growth when we deal with things related with sign and nakshatra it is in.

One curiosity remains with nakshatra is how to interpret Padas? There are 4 Padas of a nakshastra. These are Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. As I see, there is lots of confusion around them but as I understand, it should not be there. It is because these are also 4 categories of houses we have, i.e. Dharma Houses, Artha Houses, Kama Houses and Moksha Houses. So, just take the logic of these houses and apply in planetary position in a particular nakshatra/pada.

Like, Dharma houses make us follow the righteous/dharmic path in life. So, a planet in pada 1 can help usin following the righteous path.

Artha houses make us gravitate towards some purpose in life. So, a planet in pada 2 can help us in following some purpose.

Kama houses make us gravitate towards some desires in life. So, a planet in pada 3 can help us in attaining some desires.

Moksha houses make us gravitate towards spiritual attainments. So, a planet in pada 4 can help us in attaining our spiritual path.

So, let's begin with this series from tomorrow with an introductory article. Only one thing we need to keep in mind that as we are going deep, we should not forget the basic principles. Planet in a particular nakshatra will give its results but it won't change the dignity or strength of the planet which is more sign based. Everything remains in addition.

Thanks,

SPB