Spiritual Figures Ammachi The "Hugging Saint" Mātā AmRitānandamayī Devi	Advocate for Social Justice = Yogakaraka uchcha Shani= social equity tremendous Fundraiser = L-2 in 11 Highly Organized = uchcha Budha Simplicity of Demeanor = uchchamsha Shani in lagna Rahu "leapfrog" advancement in Social Foundations: Schools and Housing Empire of Charitable Service Institutions = Emperor Surya in Charitable 12
Distinctive features of nativity:	the classic nodal trine (from Rahu or Ketu) usually found in the nativities of spiritual figures, is present in D-1 malefics in three kendra = strong "pillar" personality, grounded Arishta bhanga (cancellation of debility)times two: Guru = bhava-9, drishti to lagna, 3, 5 bhava-9/Guru = Arudha lagna religious ritual (puja) is effective against effects of bhava-3 and bhava-6 (however Guru/9 is somewhat unfavorable for father and guru = karako bhavo nashto= mental anxiety, poverty, ritualism of father) Yogakaraka Shani = bhava-1 Rahu-4 = Ambitious Protector of the Fisher-peoples, oceans, and estuaries unpredictable, unstable conditions in the early childhood home; parents materially ambitious, passion-driven; disrupted education; self-ambition to build schools, defend properties, shelter the vulnerable very young and very old; steward of the Old Ways of the Sea
Planetary Yogas: fromB. V. Raman, "Three Hundred Important Combinations"	16. Subha-Vesi Yoga Definition: If planets other than the Moon occupy the 2nd from the Sun, Vesi Yoga is formed. [uchcha Shani] Results: The person will be fortunate, happy, virtuous, famous and aristocratic. Panch-maha-purusha Yoga= Shasha Yoga= uchcha Shani in kendra (not overly strong since Shani occupies 6/8 from Chandra, but still a major asset in personality stability) Guru drishti to L-5 Shani = budhimaturya yoga= high levels of creative intelligence and expansive compassion for children
Yogakaraka L-4+L-5 Shani in lagna:	deep understanding and affinity for the common people plain, elegant appearance deep respect for customary laws and practices social-personality identified with patriotism (4), schools (4) charismatic intelligence (5) and children (5) Compare to social-justice agency: Jimmy Carter, Margaret Thatcher
Ketu in bhava-10 = Rahu in bhava-4	chidakaraka Ketu = Ambivalence and apathy toward high-visibility social leadership, status rank, governance roles and public reputation chalakaraka Rahu = Ambition to obtain the entitlements accorded to important parents, shelter-providers, patriotic defenders of the Old Ways and customs, protector of the seas and estuaries; or a steward of lands, buildings, vehicles rejects conventional education, chooses alternative path for childhood cultural socialization association with underclass, homeless, refusal to stay home sensitive to underclass need for social and physical shelter, protection, roots, property unusual, taboo-breaking educator style; flaunts conventions in education
Ketu in bhava-10 while L-10 Chandra in bhava-8:	career is emotionally based world-famous intuitive healer (Chandra, bhava-8) public affiliation with handling large pools of shared assets (bhava-8) Ketu = karaka for Sainthood; native is reputed Saint L-10 in bhava-8 = socially marginalized or disapproved career, usually in a healing art; may challenge class/caste hierarchy or conventional social standards
Lagnesha Shukra = Simha/11	enjoyment of celebrity company and large assemblies
L-2 Kuja = accumulation (food, money, cultural traditions, stored assets) = bhava-11	source of money-wealth = large assemblies, mobility in the marketplace (Kuja, bhava-11) ethical use of gains (bhava-11 = Simha, ethics) [ a general truth of Thula lagna ] some sources of income remain secret/anonymous (Shukra = L-8)
L-2 Kuja = mouth/face = bhava-11 Simha; yuti Shukra	Shukra adds a beautiful smile, loving face, nice teeth despite poverty of upbringing (uchcha YogakarakaShani also favors excellent teeth and bones) loving face is a major marketing icon in the Kerala region
Shukra + Kuja - monasticism?	L-7 + L-8 in the gainful 11th sthana would normally raise the intimate passions, perhaps producing a celebrated film actress or wife of a successful politician However L-11 Surya is plunged into the sanctuary 12th bhava where Ravi joins uchcha L-9+L-12 Budha, a karaka forbrahmacharya. the sexual passions are transmuted into ego-free embrace the touch of the Guru is reputed to be very warm! Simha = pitta while Chandra = Krittika = hot.
L-11 Surya = bhava-12:	income spent on charitable projects, ashram/hospital/sanctuary L-11 = community; defines community as retreat, sanctuary, hospital, ashram etc. personal wishes, dreams, and desires plunged into the astral world of imagination, enclosures
L-9+L-12 uchcha Budha in bhava-12	high analytical intelligence and categorical understanding of religious systems organizational skills in sanctuary management clairvoyant and clairaudient easy and clear communication with ancestors and protective spirits; lucid dreams; instructive meditations indicator of monastic lifestyle (must be combined with other factors for a confirmed sanyasi) extensive foreign travel, communicates effectively with (religious) foreigners

	Vimshottari Dasha Narrative
	Surya mahadasha	birth and infancy
	Chandra Mahadasha age 2-12 L-10 from Thula lagna L-3 from Vrishabha Chandra	period of hard work and heavy social responsibilities although a child, in fairly high public visibility positions, subject to social group criticism approval beyond the family Shani natural karma-pathi gives favorable results only with maturity. for a child, an early-life period of L-10 often means having to accept responsibilities far in excess of fleshly capabilities and bearing the blame when adult tasks are not successfully completed Radix Chandra in 8 = mystical experiences Navamsha Chandra = Kumbha, + Rahu = material effect of Shani, hard work but dignified composure Chandra/Shukra age approx 9-11, first mystical experiences Shukra = lord of swamsha (navamsha lagna), the "soul's portion" Shukra also = L-1 (identity) and L-8 (mystical transformation of identity) Naturally the transformative occurrences in a child were socially interpreted as demonic possession or mental illness; Chandra in bhava-8
	Kuja mahadasha age 12-19 L-2+L-7 from Thula lagna L-7+L-12 from Vrishabha Chandra	a period of building alliances (7) advising others (7) acquiring money and knowledge (2) cultivation of traditional values (2) Period of L-2 (mouth, tongue, voice) . Mangala L-2 in 11 (community) often involves a lot of community singing! navamsha Kuja/Simha gives effect of Surya = building a large community of associations with purpose (Surya) of buildingcharitable institutions
	Rahu Mahadasha age 19-37 Rahu in Makara gives effect of Uchcha YogakarakaL-4+L-5 from Thula lagna Rahu in Makara gives effect of L-9+L-10 from Vrishabha Chandra effect of Shani = double effect of bhava-4	empowerment through desire: building homes and schools navamsha Rahu/Kumbha yuti Chandra also amplifies radix Shani effects: focus on homes/schools/sheltering/socializing of children also Shani's L-5/Kumbha empowerment, to develop intelligence through theatre, politics, and creative self-expression. Beginnings of political interests. Rahu/Budha: beginning of international spiritual teaching L-9 uchcha Budha = auspicious 5/9 angle from Rahu L-12 Budha for foreigners and foreign lands
	Guru Mahadasha: age 37-53 L-3 + L-6 from Thula lagna L- 8 + L-11 from Vrishabha Chandra	lords of 3, 6, 8, and 11 although Ammachi's Arishta Banga yoga eliminates most of the trouble Lord Guru the L-3 + L-6 = not an auspicious graha for Thula lagna continuous 16 years involvement with poverty, debt, disease (6) and business administration/writing/meetings (3) disasters and upheavals (8) as well as profound healings (8) and community activism (11) particularly matters of economic participation (11). bhava-3 can be auspicious for self-made-wealth (not family money), and drishti from L-3 in bhava-9 makes bhava-3 becomes quite strong in this regard navamsha Guru = material results of Shukra+ L-1 for social recognition and L-8 for tantric transformative healing Guru/Shani: Yogakaraka uchcha Shani accepts drishti from bhava-9 Guru 1993, Parliament of World Religions (representing Hindu traditions)= international religious authority role (L-4 = teacher; L-5 = expertise, intelligence) Guru/Chandra L-10 Chandra = public reputation+Leadership/dignity/ social legitimacy 2002, Gandhi-King Award for Nonviolence at UN General Assembly Hall (previous awards to Kofi Annan, Nelson Mandela, Jane Goodall)
	Shani Mahadasha age 53-72	Shani = yogakaraka from BOTH radical lagna AND Chandra lagna Shani = Uchchaamsha Yogakaraka L-4+L-5 from Thula lagna Shani = Uchchamsha Yogakaraka L-9+L-10 from Vrishabha Chandra maximum auspicious power to accomplish L-4+L-5 agenda: building of schools, homes, And various educational vehicles for dignity and creative empowerment navamsha Shani/Vrischika = material effect of Kuja: increasing wealth and community partnerships 2006, Interfaith award (previous awards to Bill Clinton, HH Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, and Ravi Shankar, inter alia) 2007, honored at human rights film festival, Cinema Verite (Paris)
	Budha Mahadasha age 72 - 89 Uchcha L-9+L-12 from Thula lagna Uchcha L-2+L-5 from Vrishabha Chandra	maximum auspicious "power to do good" - entitlement to accomplish the L-9+L-12 agenda: building of rest homes, sanctuaries, hospitals, ashrams, enclosures, dormitories, healing spas, camps, research institutions, libraries, walled temple compounds encouragement of the clairvoyant and clairaudient skills through proper training in a research and documentation context. navamsha Budha/Simha = material effect of Surya, continuing the gainfulness of L-11 throughout last stage of public career