Vacant houses in astrology.
A planet, in whose sign there is no planet, would give its own independent results, according to its own nature or relation with the Ascendant, but when any of the signs are occupied by a planet, particularly, by a natural malefic planet, then it would give the results of the planet occupying its sign. This is a most important rule which is of universal use.
For example, Mars is located in Sagittarius, then Jupiter,lord of Sagittarius, would give very little independent results, as a natural benefic planet. It would act as Mars and would, therefore, harm the life prospects of the house etc., it may aspect. For example, it may be aspecting the 8th house. In that event, as a single factor,Jupiter’s aspect on that house be considered as the Cruel aspect of Mars, denoting death by injury, violence,Fire etc., and not by ordinary circumstances as would Have been the case otherwise.Similarly, suppose in the case of an Aries nativity,Mars and Sun occupy the sign Pisces in the l2th house and Jupiter aspects the 8th house, then even though Jupiter is lord of a watery house ( 12th) and a watery sign (Pisces) contained therein, it will act as fire and cause death by fire. The reason is that Jupiter here acts as fire by virtue of its Lordship over a sign that contains fiery planets Mars and Sun.
Navagraha Stotram
1) Surya (Sun)
Japaa Kusumasankasham Kasyapeyam Maha Dhyuthim
Tamognam Sarvapaapghnam Pranatosmi Divakaram
Meaning:
I bow to the Sun God,
Who is as radiant as the red hibiscus flower,
Who belongs to the lineage of Sage Kashyapa,
Who possesses immense brilliance,
Who dispels darkness,
And who destroys all sins.
2) Chandra (Moon)
Dadhi Shankha tushaa-raabham Khseero Darnava Sambhavam
Namaami Shashinam Somam Shambhor Mukuta Bhooshanam
Meaning:
I bow to the Moon God,
Who shines as white as curd and conch,
Who was born from the churning of the ocean of milk,
Who bears the image of a rabbit,
And who adorns the crown of Lord Shiva.
3) Kuja (Mars)
Dharanee garbha sambhootam ,Vidyut Kaanti Sama-prabham
Kumaram Shakti Hastam ,Tham Mangalaam Pranamamyamaham
Meaning:
I bow to Mars,
Who is born from the womb of Mother Earth,
Whose radiance resembles lightning,
Who is youthful and energetic,
And who wields a divine spear.
4) Budha (Mercury)
Priyangukalika Shyaamam , Roopenaa Pratimam Budham
Soumyam Soumya Guno Petham Tam Budham Pranamamyamham
Meaning:
I bow to Mercury,
Who is dark like the millet bud,
Who possesses incomparable beauty,
Who is gentle in nature,
And who radiates positivity and intelligence.
5) Guru (Jupiter)
Deva-naam cha Rishi Naam cha Gurum kaanchana sannibham
Buddhi Bhootam Trilokesham Tam Namaami Brihaspatim
Meaning:
I bow to Jupiter,
Who is the teacher of both Devas and sages,
Whose radiance resembles pure gold,
Who is the embodiment of wisdom,
And who is the lord of the three worlds.
6) Shukra (Venus)
HimaKundha Mrina-laabham Daitya-naam Paramam Gurum
Sarva Shastra Pravaktaaram Bhargavam Pranamaamyamham
Meaning:
I bow to Venus,
Who shines like the snow-white jasmine,
Who is the supreme teacher of the demons,
Who is well-versed in all scriptures,
And who is the son of Sage Bhrigu.
7) Shani (Saturn)
Neelanjanasamaabhasam Ravi Putram Yamaagrajam
Chaaya Marthanda Sambhootam Tam Namaami Shanaiswaram
Meaning:
I bow to Lord Saturn,
Who has the hue of black collyrium,
Who is the son of the Sun God,
Who is the elder brother of Yama (God of Death),
And who is the offspring of the Sun and his shadow wife, Chhaya.
8) Rahu
Ardha Kaayam Mahaa Veeryam Chandra-Aditya Vimardanam
Simhika Garbha Sambhootam Tam Rahum Pranamaamyaham
Meaning:
I bow to Rahu,
Who has a half-body form,
Who possesses immense power,
Who eclipses the Sun and Moon,
And who is born of Simhika, a demoness.
9) Ketu
Palaasha Pushpa Sankaasham Tarakaa Graha Mastakam
Roudram Roudraa-tmakam Ghoram Tam Ketum Pranamaamya-ham
Meaning:
I bow to Ketu,
Who resembles the Palash flower in appearance,
Who has a star on his head,
Who is fierce and terrifying,
And who embodies the essence of destruction.
Prayer for All Nine Planets
Nama Suryaya Somaya Mangalaya Budhaya Cha,
Guru Shukra Sanibhyascha, Rahava Kethave Nama.
Meaning:
Salutations to the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu.
Phala Sruti (Effects of Chanting)
Ithi Vyasa Mukhod Geetham Ya Padeth Susamihitha,
Dhiva Vaa, Yadhi Vaa Rathrou Vigna Santhir Bhavishyathi.
Nara Naari Nrupaanam cha Bhaved, Duswapna naasanam,
Aishwaryam athulam Teshama arogyam Pushti Vardhanam.
Graha Nakshatraja Peeda, Taskaragni Samudbhava,
Thaa Sarvaa Prasamam Yanthi Vyaso Bruthe Na Samsaya.
Meaning:
- Whoever sincerely recites this hymn, day or night, will be freed from obstacles and attain peace.
- Men and women will be blessed with success and prosperity.
- Bad dreams will be dispelled.
- They will gain unparalleled wealth, good health, and spiritual growth.
- The effects of planetary afflictions, negative influences of stars, dangers from fire, and harm from thieves will be neutralized.
- Sage Vyasa assures them that they will lead a life filled with peace and prosperity.
