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	Graha Bhava - Amsha - Rashi	Vikala moudhya-dosha dagdha * ashtangata harana Combust Cazimi * Casimi * Zaminium
	Moudhya graha - Ashtangata? B.V. Raman. (1992, 4th ed.). A Catechism of Astrology. Part I, p. 22	"Q. 27: Do planets in combustion get Astangata evil? Ans: Moudhya Dosha of Thara planets (Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn) when they are in certain positions in proximity to the Sun, causes evil, technically known as Astangata. Mercury and Sun occupying two different Rasis though in the same house do not cause much harm. In Ayurdaya no harana is made for such Budha. Saravali calls Moudhya planets as Vikala planets. According to it, Vikala planets cause much evil. "A person having Vikala planets will be driven out of his country and home. He will be unclean, will be living in foreign countries, molested by enemies. He will have his wealth taken away by enemies." It is true that the above evils may occur if Moudhya planets are weak. If they are strong, evils will be minimised. Instead, he will experience some good by his contact with the Sun. Here the Sun must be strong, rule Ishta houses and occupy good places. Nipuna Yoga, for example, is caused by Budha Moudhya. Prasna Marga is silent on this point."
	from B.V. Raman. (1992, 4th ed.). A Catechism of Astrology. Part I, p. 22: Does Shani have Moudhya?	"Q. 25: Is the view that Saturn has no moudhya (combustion) correct? Ans: Saturn has moudhya as do the other planets. When he is within fifteen degrees forward or backward of the Sun, he has Moudhya. But in determining longevity, Saturn's combustion is ignored, and no Ashtangata harana (reduction) is made on this account."
	When a graha approaches too close to the burning rays of Surya, and the graha occupies the same rashi with Surya, that too-close graha becomes combust = vikala = dagdha = moudhya = ashtangata). Combust planets lose much of their positive power and give only superficial benefits.	E.g., for Thula lagna , Shukra rules radical lagna (1st house of body) and Ashtamsha Rashi (8th house of conditions of death = emergencies and secrets). Shukra + Surya in Mithuna would normally make a person physically attractive, with lovely balanced features and a pleasing complexion. Vikala Shukra = only a superficially balanced appearance. Vikala Shukra may have some obvious disproportion in the physical form. Vikala Shukra may lack the sparkling, deep vitality of real health (1st house) while one remains largely ignorant of mysterious secrets and healing knowledge (Shukra L-8 for Thula). In practice, severely combust interior planets = Chandra, Budha, and Shukra = sitting within 2 or 3 degrees of Ravi = clearly have cancellation of strength for the affairs of their own bhava. All seven of the Thara graha when suffering a moudhya weakness can reduce expected results in their dasha/bhukti period. Usually the trouble is not serious, but merely a weakening of the greatest positive potential. For example, a combust L-2 + L-5 Guru for the Vrischika native may, during Brihaspati's period, reduce a very promising forecast for expanded wealth and creativity by limiting the support coming from one's birth family (2) and children (5). Foundational support from the very houses which should expand, is less than necessary for full expression of potential. Thus a potentially 'great' time-period becomes simply a good one. combustion is only one factor in evaluating a planetary ruler. dristhi upon a planet from other benefic or malefic planets remains extremely important. A minor degree of combustion = one of those planetary maladies that can be corrected by remedial mantra chanting, consciously offer Seva, or by a carefully inspected and properly energized gemstone.
	Vocabulary for Moudhya -Asta Koeln Sanskrit Lexicon:	dagdha burnt, scorched , consumed by fire tormented, pained, consumed by grief or hunger , distressed dry, insipid; inauspicious miserable, execrable cauterization dAha burning , combustion , conflagration , heat place of cremation sarvadAha complete combustion Asta marked , branded thrown off , left off , set aside , given up setting (as of the sun or of luminaries) The western mountain (behind which the sun is supposed to set) ended, ceased , vanished , perished , dead cease , vanish , perish , die to lead to setting , cause to set Ashthaa eight samayA A meeting place in the middle A line through the middle of anything
	"Cazimi"	Cazimi (Casimi, Zaminium) = Arabic = [in the]" heart of the Sun." This term is generally limited to western astrology which has different (and various) rules for combustion.

BPL: if the combust Shani also lacks favorable drishti, this condition can give an autistic effect in social behavior regarding the mainstream customary practices, laws, and conventions of a people.

With no malice aforethought, the native is simply not aware of the needs or expectations of the institution, corporation, or greater social structure. The laws of one's society may be "invisible" or one may significantly fail to grasp the conventional social practices of the time.

• Example: Tipper Gore = Surya yuti asta Shani = 3-deg of Simha, the rashi of politics. Mrs. Gore famously announced her campaign against the moral threat to American youth posed by "subliminal Satanic lyrics" in rock and roll music.

• Most of the USA listened to rock and roll music at the time; and very few people outside a small conservative fringe held a belief in the reality of subliminal-message recordings.

• Her "socially tone deaf" judgment became a major political faux pas which ultimately damaged her husband's political career.

Moudhya Dosha = Traditional Distance from Ravi	Comments apply if Moudhya planets are weak (Not all Jyotishi agree with these technical combustion rules.)
Chandra == combust within 12 degrees of Surya	BPL: if the dagdha Chandra also lacks favorable drishti, this condition can give an autistic effect in matters of home and housekeeping, care of children or elderly parents, and roots within a culture or place on Earth. the native is characteristically self-concerned and somewhat self-referential in emotional bonding behaviors. Being somewhat insecure in one's own emotional basis, the native may need extra reinforcement to ensure the strength of emotional bonds. to derive security via public praise (Surya) for parenting, caretaking, land stewardship, protection of the weak, patriotic acts (Chandra). If Chandra is an unfavorable influence e.g. for Dhanushya lagna and for Kumbha lagna, then dagdha Soma can create a positive outcome by reducing the capabilities of a negative agent. With no malice aforethought, the native is simply not aware of the spirits of a place, or the feelings of parents or children within the family. The family may feel "invisible" to the native who is noticeably self-concerned, lives much on the fashion stage, and somewhat rootless. the native may be able to promote the family's political interests but one has limited capacity to respond emotionally to the home life. Examples: Queen Rania of Jordan = dagdha Chandra in Simha = not only very fashionable but also spends much time traveling and discussing politics. USA President Lyndon B. Johnson was not known for his sensitivity to the feelings of others. He was however a very successful politician. Karl Marx = moudhya Chandra in Mesha. He produced numerous children due to Guru drishti to Chandra in 4; but the lion's share of his emotional attention was certainly dedicated to international politics.
Mangala = combust within 17 degrees of Surya	BPL: if the combust Mangala also lacks favorable drishti, this condition can give an autistic effect in regard to the impact of one's personal outgoing actions, including violent actions, upon others. If Kuja is an unfavorable influence e.g. for Kanya lagna, then moudhya Kuja can create a positive outcome by reducing the capabilities of a negative agent. With no malice aforethought, the native is simply not aware of the psychic and physical harm that one's own competitive or aggressive actions may cause. The victim may feel (or literally become) "invisible". Example USA Senator Teddy Kennedy= Mangala within 4 degree of Surya in Kumbha. Kennedy was famously accused but not convicted in the automobile crash and drowning death of his campaign worker, with whom he was suspected of being sexually active [Mangala]. Despite being the driver of the car, and not having tried whatsoever to rescue her, he claimed to be fully innocent. He seemed permanently unconcerned with impact of this violent event upon the woman and her family, and indeed upon his overall career.
<;" bgcolor="#E4FFCA" valign="top" class="style2" style=""> Budha = combust within 13 degrees if retrograde:within 11 degrees	Nipuna Yoga Combust graha lose their strength; they have less and less power as they get closer and closer to Ravi. Lord Budha rules Logic. He suffers less and less power as He becomes more and more solipsistic because Surya the Ego controls Budha's reasoning. Combust Budha loses the power of clear and objective argumentative thinking. This is a very common situation and should not be over-weighted. However in general the effect = a self-reflexive mentality. the native simply does not notice the thoughts or ideas of others. Often one appropriates the intellectual property of others due to a sincere but self-focused logic. One's interior argument says that these new ideas are entirely one's own. Were one to look outside oneself, into the broader culture, one would likely discover that most ideas are cultural not individual, and furthermore that even the most innovative ideas are generally produced by a group of similarly trained experts (such as simultaneous inventions in two countries, or by two scientists at the same time in the same land.) However, the native with combust Budha suffers from a self-reflexive viewpoint and the habit of looking outside the self is not developed. If retrograde, combust Budha requires three repetitions of the narrative. If both retrograde (vakri) and combust, three repetitions of a self-reflexive and self-referential narrative! If dagdha Budha is severely combust receiving drishti from Shani, the native 's failure attribute proper credit to one's collaborators may cause trouble such as a lawsuit. Otherwise: solipsism, narcissistic anxiety, and self-reflexive thinking are unfortunately quite normal. If Budha is an unfavorable influence e.g. for Mesha lagna, then dagdha Kumara can create a positive outcome by reducing the capabilities of a negative agent.
Guru = combust within 12 degrees USA Pres-18 Ulysses S. Grant Brooke Shields Bob Dylan Beatle Paul McCartney Asif Ali Zardari Sir Edmund Hillary Mick Jagger Oracle Database Larry Ellison + Kuja + Budha + Shukra + Surya India-PM 1984-89 Rajiv Gandhi VS Naipaul Guy Ritchie (conjunct) Laura Welch Bush Deepak Chopra MD Sally Field Carl Sagan Woody Allen Jack Welch Ladybird Johnson USA Pres-25 William McKinley Kaiser Wilhelm Maya Angelou	BPL: if dagdha Guru also lacks favorable drishti, this condition can give an autistic effect in regard to matters of philosophy and religion, and an autocratic or solipsistic style of teaching. With no malice aforethought, the native is simply not aware of the needs or expectations of one's students, religious congregation, the feelings of the higher teachers, or those who draw solace from their faith. the native 's philosophy may be rather primitive, based only upon one's own personal experiences and not easily accommodating of the philosophical views of others. If Guru is an unfavorable influence e.g. for Thula lagna, then moudhya Brihaspati can create a positive outcome by reducing the capabilities of a negative agent.
Shukra= combust within 9 degrees if retrograde:within 14 degrees	Behari: "If Venus is combust, the native will be extravagant, have an attachment with persons whose affairs are always in a deranged or ruinous state, and his property will be continually wasted in retrieving them.". BPL: if the combust Shukra also lacks favorable drishti, this condition can give an unbalanced autistic effect in relationships. With no malice aforethought, the native is simply not aware of the needs or expectations of the partner. The partner may feel "invisible". The male native with asta Shukra may waste a good deal of time looking for a "divinely perfect" (Surya) female partner. As with Shukra-Simha, one expects marriage to provide ideal conditions for the promotion of one's own ego interests. One may be simply unable to identify the interests of the Other, and proceed on the working assumption that the Other has no interests and will not develop any. Relationships with women are difficult in general as the native attracts highly egocentric or uncooperative women into his life, both professionally and personally. Often the spouse is reclusive; her husband outshines her. If Shukra is an unfavorable influence e.g. for Meena lagna, then moudhya Shukra can create a positive outcome by reducing the capabilities of a negative agent.
Shani = combust within 15 degrees	BPL: if the combust Shani also lacks favorable drishti, this condition can give an unbalanced autistic effect in matters of government, regularity of habit, ability to undertake spiritual penance (fasting, austerities), personal and communal routine, lawfulness, ability to conform to the social model for correct personal behavior (ethics). Weakness of ayusha-karaka Shani may result in weakened ability to manage Time, to be punctual, but also may have positive effects of disregard for aging, lack of fear, disinclination to "jump on the bandwagon" of negative public opinion, and general freedom-increase of nonconformity in the social viewpoint. If Shani is an unfavorable influence e.g. for Simha lagna, and Karkata lagna then moudhya Shanaicarya can create a positive outcome by reducing the capabilities of a negative agent.
Q: Despite a good university credential in technology and the economy here is OK in my line of work, I've had such relentlessly bad luck with work, unable to hold a position for more than a year and numerous jobs over the past 10 years punctuated by long, long times of complete unemployment. Nothing seems to be moving forward; I feel listless and sick. I'm depressed - sometimes VERY depressed - just sitting at home with my parents who are retired. It's been over a year since my last paycheck. I should have been married years ago but with no income and no offers, I can't very well join the marriage market either. What's wrong with me? Am I under attack by evil forces? Is there anything I can do to get out of this terrible slump?	A: The issue is the present mahadasha pati who is in the company of four graha three of which are combust and the fourth is Surya. Combust graha are weakened at birth and they must be strengthened via CONSCIOUS intention to be positive and independent in mind despite the presence of domineering personalities (Surya) in your environment. Part of the problem is likely the ego of your father, since moudhya graha are "burned" in the aura of Surya which is the karaka for the bright, confident, all-attention-called-to-him Male Parent. When combust graha become problematic in their weakness, it is psychologically matched to a father who might not actually want you to succeed. In order to maintain your dependence upon him, your father (you are living with your parents, right?) may be signaling you psychically that you are a failure (compared to him) that you are not as capable (as him) that you can't really be expected to provide for a family (like he does so well). This scene can continue in the mind even after the father dies. When dad is still living and one endures the Vimshottari period of a graha that is getting "burned" by Lord Ravi, chances are that one is involved in what literary critics and psychologists sometimes call the "senex complex" wherein an older male is threatened by the vitality and ability of a younger male (usually the heir apparent). The older male tries to discourage the younger one by setting up difficult tests and criticizing or belittling the younger one. Generally in literature the younger one does overthrow the older one eventually and life goes on. But in the earlier years of the incarnation, most people with Combust Planets do suffer from some intimidation and jealousy from the father, however well masked that behavior might be. It's hard to be honest about this problem in cultures where parents are worshipped almost like gods (India) but if we can be honest for a minute, the scene is set in the 17-year mahadasha of a combust Budha for "infantilism" of an adult son by a dominating father. What can be done? Well, it is unlikely that one would confront an elderly father and get him to stop this behavior, especially in such a traditional cultural setting in a land where 'denial' is the gram-masala of life. However as an independent person who does have a life away from your parents - even though you might live in the home with them -- you must always do Selfless Service to maintain your independence from a dominating father. Try to serve others who are even more oppressed by ego-heavy males such as young women students. When you are serving young female students via tutoring in skills for example maths and writing, you will see easily the ways in which they have been trained to capitulate when they are threatened by a dominant male. You will see how they suddenly lose identity and focus and simply act out the will of the brilliant dominator (Surya). Start now. Make a life commitment to Seva in the form of tutoring and providing good educational assistance for girls or those who have been systematically "out-shined" by other more confident males. When you are more rich you can establish scholarships for girls from disadvantaged backgrounds. Right now, make it a point to work every single day in an offering of service until your next job offer arrives. Find a way to teach, tutor, and support those who lack confidence. The problem is that you have become mentally disengaged via weakened (combust) ideals (Surya). Be careful with the beliefs in which you place your confidence. You are a natural humanist and should maintain the highest faith in the power of education to help every individual to realize their full potential. You must eliminate the petty class and caste distinctions from your worldview; eradicate the idea of "high" (father, Surya) and "low" (self, combust bhukti-pati). Dehumanization toward "lower" classes and gender discrimination are your true enemies. Fight them. Because the present mahadasha = Budha the Accountant, the best service = skills training in mathematical calculation, language grammar assistance in writing, accounting and commerce, computer and internet skills, every type of transaction and communications protocol. Each day having offered Seva, you will find that you think of yourself as a "working person" and your positive mental image of yourself as a gainful economic participant is very much strengthened. As much as you might respect him, it is important to spend time away from your father. From a Jyotisha perspective, your thinking can become weakened and when people with negative or predatory intentions feel jealous of you, they can criticize your success and then instead of appreciation for God's help and protection, you feel cheated and victimized by a lesser lifestyle. It is very important to strengthen your thinking by offering a prayer of gratitude every morning to the divine powers. Make a list of all of the good things that you have (life, breath, food, family, housing, clothing, etc.) and mention these positive gifts in appreciation every time you pray. By contrast be very careful to avoid complaining or criticizing others and take care not to slip into a mental state which focuses upon what one does not have. You must strengthen your mental attitude. It is false to say that you do not have a job. Every adult participates in the economy in some way. If you step out tomorrow and offer to tutor maths and writing in a public place such as in the courtyard or library of a school and furthermore if you treat your students with respect as if they were your business customers, the mind will get quickly into the regular habit of thinking that you are working in a respectable job. Also you must promise to work regularly at the Seva work until you receive a paying position and if at all possible even continue this seva after you have been offered a salaried job. Even during future financially comfortable times it will be essential to continue to offer Seva. If your business becomes so successful that you do not have time to personally serve, then use some of your profits to fund scholarships for students from lower-ranked backgrounds who need to learn economic participations skills . Be careful of making negative self-defining statements along the line of "not a possibility". Negative, self-deprecating statements serve the Dominator. Everything is possible unless and until the mind determines that it is impossible. No one is doing evil magic upon you; however your mind is very sensitive and it is essential to avoid persons who exhibit jealousy toward you, who complain about you, manipulate you, or who promote negative or divisive ideas. It is well known that "the company one keeps" determines the mental health and there is no time more representative of mental environment than the agile, mercurial, reflexive, responsive, narrative Mahadasha of the moudhya-dosha Budha.
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