Vedic Astrology 30

Vedic Astrology - Lesson 30 - The 36 Decanates (check all before dealing with them. The important
contd )years in their are 20, 21, 30, 31, 40, 45 & 50.
As we have said earlier, the 36 decanates are veryThe second decanate of Capricorn ruled by Venus
important in both Natal and Horary Astrology. TheThe second Drekkana of Capricorn represents a
student of Astrology must be familiar with all the 36woman, with a penchant for clothes and searching for
decanates. In V A, there are 36 verses dealing withthem, a lover of arts and highly skilled in them, beautiful
the 36 decanates, in Varaha's Hora Sastra. Serpentineeyes like lotus petals, dark complexioned and wearing
decanates, Bird decanates, Armed decanates are allear ornaments made up of iron. This is a female
considered negative in VA.decanate.
When the longitude of the Ascendant or the MoonSince the second decanate of Capricorn is rising, they
falls in negative decanates, negativity is indicated. Inare swayed by Wealth. Their pattern of expenditure
Horary, the longitude of the Base Ascendant (will surprise many a people They spend money not on
Aroodha ) should not fall in the negative regions. Alsothings which are necessary but on purposes not
the important longitudes like Trisphuta ( longitudes ofworthwhile. They will become overgenerous in the
Ascendant, Moon & Gulika ) and the longitude of Gunalatter half of life. The important years in their life are 22,
Pinda ( longitudes of Ascendant & the House lord24, 32, 35, 42, 45 & 50
multiplied by the numbers of Signs and Planets ).The third decanate of Capricorn ruled by Mercury
The first decanate of Scorpio ruled by MarsThe last Drekkana of Capricorn represents a man,
The First Drekkana of Scorpio represents a beautifulwith a face of a horse, holding bows and arrows,
woman, absolutely ravishing, with ornaments, devoid ofcovered with strong clothes, and bearing a pot on its
clothes, dislocated from her place of domicile, arrivingshoulder full of gems. This is a human & a quadruped
from the middle of the ocean to the shore, withdecanate.
serpents all over her feet. This is a female and aSince the third decanate of Capricorn is rising they
serpentine decanate.may lose money due to undesirable friends. The fields
As the first decanate of Scorpio is rising the nativeof Music, dancing literary work and other arts are very
may have to struggle hard in the early part of life.much suited to them. They should exercise ceaseless
They work hard and become workaholics. They mayvigilance in money matters. The important years in their
amass wealth beyond the dreams of avaricewhenlife are 26,29, 36, 41, 46, 49 & 55.
time comes. They have many sources of income.The first decanate of Aquarius ruled by Saturn
They have the courage to face powerful enemies.The First Drekkana of Aquarius represents a man with
The important years in their life are 14, 22, 23, 29, 30,a face like that of a vulture, fond of oils, wines, water
40, 41 & 45.and food being brought to him and searching for them,
The second decanate of Scorpio ruled by Jupiterappareled in silk cloth and deer skin. This is a Bird
The middle Drekkana of Scorpio represents a woman,decanate and human.
big bellied, with a penchant for house and husband'sSince the first decanate of Aquarius is rising, they will
happiness, with serpents all over her body, with a bodyhave many sources of income. They may not feel the
which resembles a pot and a tortoise. This is aneed for money. They will shine in politics & journalism.
serpentine and female decanate.Obstacles due to hidden enemies & relatives are to be
As the second decanate of Scorpio is rising, the nativeexpected. The most important years in their life are 16,
becomes a dreamer whose dreams are not fulfilled. In24, 25, 29, 35, 46 & 57.
fiscal matters they are not clever. They spend moneyThe second decanate of Aquarius ruled by Mercury
when they have & adjust whenthey do not have. TheThe second Drekkana of Aquarius represents a
important years in their life are 25, 32 41,49, 57 and 63.shabbily attired woman in a forest, amidst blooming
They have to incorporate shrewdness and practicaltrees, bearing pots on her head and dragging iron
insight.pieces in a burnt cart . This is a female decanate and
The third decanate of Scorpio ruled by Moona fiery decanate.
The last Drekkana of Scorpio represents a being withSince the second decanate of Aquarius is rising, they
a human face and a lion's body from neckwill make excess money. Hotel management and
downwards, with a flattened nose, face as big as amining will enthrall them. They will indulge in luxury and
tortoise, frightening foxes, deers, pigs in the forest,extravagance. Wastage of money is to be expected.
protecting the sandalwood tree infested forest. This isThey will be partially successful in speculation. The
a quadruped & a male decanateimportant years in their life are 26, 27, 37, 38, 51, 58, 59
Since the third decanate for Scorpio is rising the native& 67.
may get some legacies. They study things in advanceThe third decanate of Aquarius ruled by Venus
and are always cautious. They are quite meticulousThe Third Drekkana of Aquarius indicates a dark
when it comes to fiscal matters. They do not trustcomplexioned man, with hairy ears & crowned. This
people. This becomes a negative quality in life. Theman is putting medicinal leaves, gums, fruits in an iron
important years in their life are 22, 25, 33, 36, 41, 44, 49pot and changing these constantly. This is a human
& 52.decanate.
The first decanate of Sagittarius ruled by JupiterSince the third decanate of Aquarius is rising their
The First Drekkana of Sagittarius represents a manfinancial condition will be in an unsettled state. Business
with the body of a horse and with a face human,will not be good. They will shine well in artistic jobs.
protecting a hemitage inhabited by Rishies andAdversity is to be expected in the first half of life.
protecting their articles for Yajnas. This is a human & aFacing reversals and struggling hard becomes the
quadruped decanate.order of the day. Important years in their life are 17, 22,
As the first decanate of Sagittarius is rising, they jump26, 33, 40, 44, 49, 53, 55 & 60.
into new ventures without proper study & thought.The first decanate of Pisces ruled by Jupiter
They have many sources of income. They may beThe First Drekkana of Pisces represents a man
involved with fraudulent associations and lose money.festooned in ornaments, carrying vessels for sacrifice ,
They are advised not to associate with such groups.holding in hand jewels, conch shells and changing them
The important years in their life are 19, 20, 28, 29, 37,constantly because of their weight, and crossing the
38, 46 & 55.mighty ocean in a boat for gems for his better half.
The second decanate of Sagittarius ruled by MarsThis is a human decanate and a watery one.
The middle Drekkana of Sagittarius represents aSince the first decanate of Pisces is rising, they get a
magnificent woman, ravishing, golden hued, seated inlot of opportunities for amassing wealth. They become
the Bhadrasana pose, picking up gemstones from thegenerous & spend all in the first half of life. In the
ocean. This is a female decanate.second half they become miserly surprising everybody.
Since the second decanate of Sagittarius is rising theyLitigation may torment them. The important years in
may have to change professions. Society maytheir life are 22, 24, 29, 34, 38, 41, 49 & 56.
consider them as rolling stones They will be subject toThe second decanate of Pisces ruled by Moon
dire vicissitudes. They should avoid speculativeThe Second Drekkana of Pisces indicates a golden
tendencies. Shipping, metallurgy and transport will suithued woman, surrounded by attendants galore &
them well. The most important years in their life aresailing in a boat decked with large flags, in search of
20,29,38, 40, 47,49 & 56.the other side of the ocean . This is a watery and a
The third decanate of Sagittarius ruled by Sunfemale decanate.
The third Drekkana of Sagittarius represents a manAs the second decanate of Pisces is rising they will be
appareled in silken cloth and skins of deers and tigers,hale & healthy. They may have two sources of
golden complexioned, with hair all over the face, sittingincome. They will be self made. Even though they
in a highly elevated posture, holding a stick in one hand.make money they will not be satisfied with it. They
This is a human decanate and an armed one.need more. Uncertainty prevails during the latter half.
As the third decanate of Sagittarius is rising, they areThe important years in their life are 20, 29, 32, 43, 47,
likely to suffer in early life and improve their finances in55 & 61.
the latter part of life. They will employ means that areThe third decanate of Pisces ruled by Mars
not above board and make largesse. They benefitThe 3rd Drekkana of Pisces represents a man crying,
fiscally by marriage. The important years in their lifecovered with serpents and naked, in a forest, and with
are 17, 26, 29, 35, 38, 42 & 45.a mind disturbed by thieves and the enveloping fire.
The first decanate of Capricorn ruled by SaturnThis is a human, fiery, serpentine and dolorous
The First Drekkana of Capricorn represents a goldendecanate.
hued man with a hairy face, with a fiendish & cruelSince the third decanate of Pisces is rising in fiscal
face, with wicked teeth like those of a crocodile, with amatters they will be clever & intelligent. They do not
pig like body & keeping nets, bandages and yokes.trust people and this become a big handicap. Lady
This is an quadruped, human and armed decanate.Luck smiles on them in business. Be careful while
Since the first decanate of Capricorn is rising theirsigning documents. Success in investment & shares.
speculation bears fruit. Due to their intelligence andThe most important years in their life are 25, 27, 28, 32,
merits they will attain to wealth. They are advised to37, 41, 47, 53 and 60.
exercise caution and be careful about people and