Chapter 4: Miscellaneous Matters

1. The querent is sure to gain if the lords of the ascendant and the 8th are in the same Drekkana.

2. In this manner, by considering the Drekkanas should the discerning astrologer infer the results in
respect of all the houses even by not taking into account other combinations.

3. The Bhavas ruled by planets having a larger share of benefic vargas in Prasna Lagna will show
auspicious results.

4. The benefit-giving planets are the lords of the ascendant and the 11th. It should be noted that a
combination of the lords of the ascendant and the 11th is The beneficial capacity of the lords of the
ascendant and the 11th becomes intensified if they have the aspect of the Moon. It is clear that in
the absence of the Moon's aspect, the potential of any yoga is reduced.

6. There will be immense gain if the 9th is aspected by or conjoined with the lord of the 10th; or if
the lord of the 11th is joined by the lord of the 10th, the 12th or the 8th.

7. If the 8th and 12th houses are aspected by benefics, there will be increase of righteousness and
good actions. Other Bhavas should also be studied likewise.

8. When the lord of Lagna is in the 6th, the querent's own Atma will be his enemy.

When the ascendant lord is in the 8th, death will ensue. When the lord of Lagna is in the 12th, the
querent will always have losses.

9. When Mercury occupying the ascendant is aspected by the Moon or other malefics, there will be
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