The Nodes and the Female Charts (Strijatakam)
The information given throughout this
book equally to a male and a female chart. Howtver, IM chapter is exclusively devoted to female charts I linn nothing new in this approach; prominent
astrological works like Brihat Parasara Horn SlnmtfM Brihat Jataka, Phaldeepika and Saravali have dealt with the subject of female horoscopes called Strijatuhum
Probably because the physiological, psycholop.lt al and social responsibilities are different for women, thru
was a need to give special attention to the subject. St
people, however, argue that times have changed .tinI women are now equal to men in all respects so this topic is irrelevant.
I am treating this topic seperately because certain situations and combinations involving Rahu and Ketu have been found to affect a female chart.
Onset of Menstrual Cycle
1. The first menses starting when the Moon is in eithri of the two constellations of Rahu namely Swati and Shatbhisha, or in either of the two constellations of Ketu namely
Ashwini and Moola, is considered auspicious for the native.
2. The first menses starting during an eclipse is not considered auspicious.
The Nodes and the Female Charts (Strijatakam)
The first menses starting when the Sun is in the Ardra constellation of Rahu is not considered auspicious.
Marriage
1. A girl may be lucky to get married to an educated person of high status if in her chart, Rahu is with Mercury in the 1st or the 9th house.
2. Presence of Rahu in the 1st house may give her a husband prone to sickness.
3. Presence of Rahu in the 7th house may lead to delay in marriage or may lead to a troubled marriage.
4. Presence of Ketu in the 7th house can lead to an unhappy married life.
5. Presence of Rahu in the Leo ascendant leads to a comfortable married life.
6. Afflictions of the 8th house and the house lord by Rahu or Ketu in birth chart as well as in the Navamsha Chart can lead to an unconventional marriage.
Progeny
1. Rahu placed in the 5th house in the birth chart but not in the Navamsha of Saturn (which means, in the divisional chart D/9, it should not be in the signs of Saturn) leads
to many children. This is also known as the Bahuputra Yoga.
2. If Rahu is in the 5th house in the birth chart and in the Navamsha Chart, it is in the signs of Saturn then it leads to loss of children or no children at all.
3. Rahu in the 10th house leads to a limited number of children.
4. Ketu in the 9th house leads to birth of many children.
5. Ketu in the 5th house, under malefic effects either does not lead to any children or sometimes causes loss of children.
Rahu and Ketu in Predictive Astrology
6. The presence of Rahu in the 1st house, if debilitated or carrying the malefic effects because of affliction or conjunction of strongly malefic planets for the concerned chart
can lead to the birth of a stillborn child.
Sexual Desires/Relations
1. A combination of Venus and Mars with a node leads to immoral sexual relations or desires.
2. An association of Venus with Rahu in the 5th house may lead to homosexual tendencies.
3. The presence of Ketu in the 7th house under evil effects increases the native's sexual appetite.
4. The presence of Ketu in the 1st house leads to sexual indulgence.
5. Rahu in the 10th house may trouble the native duo to a sexual urge.
Sexual Diseases
1. The ascendant lord in the 8th house with Rahu cause a disease of the ovaries.
2. Rahu in the ascendant, the upgreha (please refer tin- note below) called Gulik or Mandi in a Trine house, and Mars placed with Saturn in the 8th house also leads to a disease
of the ovaries.
3. Rahu associated with Mars or Saturn may lead to venereal problems.
4. The presence of Ketu in the 6th house, under malefic effects, may lead to venereal complaints.
Note: The word upgreha literally means a satellite, but
in Vedic astrology, it stands for the nine strategic
sensitive mathematical points, which were visualised
by the ancient sages as capable of causing astrological
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influence. These are all malefic in nature. The nine
upgrehas can be calculated and posited in a birth chart
along with the planets.
Widowhood/serious separation:
The following indicate widowhood: Presence of Rahu along with Saturn and Mars in the 7th house.
2. Placement of Rahu in the 8th house and the 7th lord placed with Saturn and aspected by Mars and the Moon.
3. Presence of Rahu in the 7th house, and the 7th lord in conjunction with Sun and aspected by the 8th lord.
4. For Taurus and Libra ascendants, the presence of Rahu in the 7th house without any beneficial aspects.
