Vedic Astrology: Authors names beginning with K

Authors included on this page: Kaalidaasa, Kadalangudi, G.S. Kapoor, M.N. Kedar, S.P. Khullar. Krishna Kumar & Lt. Col. Raj Kumar

K.N. Saraswathy, the translator	Jataka Chandrika: Raaja yogas & marriage agreement - Kaalidaasa, "transcreated" by K.N. Saraswathy, $6.00 Contents: Dedication; Preface; Note on Aachaarya Kadalangudi; Salutation to the planets. Part 1: 1. Invocation; 2. Table of malefic & benefic planets; 3. Aspects of planets; 4. Planets in Kendra; 5. Raahu & Ketu; 6. Raaja yogas; 7. Longevity; 8. Planets & various means of death; 9. Raaja yoga bhuktis; 10. Benefic or malefic planets in the various signs. Part 2: 11. Various kinds of matching: Dina, Gana, Mahendra, Stree-Deergha, Yoni, RaaSi, RaaSi lord, VaSyam, Rajju, Vedha, NaaDi; 12. Enquiring into the nature of RaaSis etc.: RaaSi, GaNaas, lords of RaaSis, Naadi; 14. About Mars-dosha; 14. Propitation of Mars: Mantra, Kavacha, Stotras, Namaavali; Glossary; Appendix: Padas of nakshatras & initial syllable of child's name. Comment: Saraswathy translated the Tamil translation by Kadalangudi (her father), or, as it appears on the title page, she "transcreated" it. Includes slokas, presumably the original Sanskrit. The propitations of Mars are entirely in Sanskrit. Dr. Mrs. K.N. Saraswathy is "Asia's leading woman-astrologist-counsellor", is internationally reputed, and has "more than fifty years of experience in practising Hindu astrology..." (Thought you might find that of interest.) Kadalangudi Publications, 110 pages.

	UDUDASA - Kadalangudi Natesa Sastri, "transcreated" by K.N. Saraswathy, $20.00 Contents: Dedication; Note on Aachaarya Kadalangudi, Note on publisher; Preface; Invocation; General rules; Points to be noted in predictions; Sun dasaa; Sun dasaa bhukti effects; Moon dasa; Moon dasa bhukti effects; Mars dasa; Mars dasa bhukti effects; Rahu dasa; Rahu dasaa bhukti effects; Jupiter dassaa; Jupiter dasaa bhukti effects; Saturn dasa; Saturn dasa bhukti effects; Mercury dasa; Mercury dasa bhukti effects; Ketu dasa; Ketu dasa bhukti effects; Venus dasaa; Venus dasaa bhukti effects; Effects of antardasas; Antardasaa bhukti effects; Suukshma effects of antardasaas; Praana dasaa effects of suukshma; Glossary. Comment: This is a compilation of extracts on dasas by/from Paraasara, Saaravali, Phala Deepikaa & Jaataka Alankaaram. Originally published in Tamil in the 1920's by Pandit Kadalangudi, it is here translated ("transcreated"?) by his daughter, Dr. Mrs. K.N. Saraswathy. Original Sanskrit slokas are given. Generally comprehensive, traditional approach. Poorly printed. If you've seen cheap Indian printing, you'll know. Kadalangudi Publications, 464 pages.

	REMEDIAL MEASURES IN ASTROLOGY - G.S. Kapoor, $10.00 Contents: At a glance; From the author; Introduction; 1. Preliminary knowledge about birth chart & some aspects of astrology. 2. Nature, functions & characteristics of planets - effects of their afflictions. 3. Propitiation of malevolent planets by prayer, correct procedure for reciting mantras, proceedure for fasting. 4. Propitiation of planets & colours, importance of color therapy, practical use. 5. Remedial merits of gemstones, suitability of gem stones for various ascendants. 6. Gem therapy: The seven rays & the colours of the rainbow, principles of gem therapy, how to prepare gem medicines. 7. Propitiation of planets: Cheap, simple, effective, easy to perform rites, as given in the Lal Kitab. 8. Various kinds of afflictions of planets & their consequences, suitable remedial measures. 9. Remedial measures illustrated through birth charts. 10. Consideration of the 12 houses in the context of remedial measures. 11. Remedial measures for diseases caused by sinful deeds, as given in Prasna Marga. 12. The panacea of all ills: Gifts of nature possessing remedial measures, use of roots of herbs & plants. 13. Yantras of Sun & other planets & their utility. 14. Some remedial mantras for solving day to day problems. Comment: In this book, mantras are given in Sanskrit. When works in Sanskrit are quoted, the quote is in Sanskrit (the commentary, of couse, is in English), Ranjan, 176 pages.

	LEARN ASTROLOGY The easy way - G.S. Kapoor, $10.00 Contents: 1. Introductory lesson; 2. The zodiac & the solar system; 3. Planets, signs, constellations, yogas, tithis, ritus, solar/lunar months, Shukla & Krishna Paskhas; 4. Characteristics of rasis, horosopes of northern & southern India, classification of rasis; 5. Characteristics of planets: sex, caste, nature, qualities, directions, colours, humours, seasons, gems, metals, tastes, ages, deities, senses, aspects, houses, etc.; 6. Planetary limbs, shape, stature, bodies, periods, diseases, relations, friends & enemies; 7. Casting of horoscope: location; 8. Casting of horoscope, continued: house cusps; 9. Casting of horoscope, continued: planetary positions; 10. Erection of navamsha chart; 11. Houses & their significations; 12. Planetary strengths; 13. Major & minor periods of Vimshottari dasa, how to calculate balance at birth; 14. Effects of birth in various nakshatras; 15. Effects of rising signs & Janma rasis; 16. Effects of planets in different signs; 17. Effects of planets in different houses; 18. Effects of ownership of houses by Makaras; 19. Good & bad planets for various ascendants; 20. Effects of lords of houses when placed in different houses; 21. Rahu & Ketu; 22, 23, 24: Principles for judging a horoscope, comparing lagna with Chandra lagna, Karakas for malefics, strongest planet in the horoscope; 25. Yogas, including Dhana & Daridra, Rajayogas, Panchmahaprusha yogas; 26, 27: Results of dashas & antardashas, favorable & unfavorable placement of planets, results according to lords of houses & placement in the horoscope; 28. Female horoscopy, differences between male & female; 29. Transit of planets. Comment: A small, well-written book that covers the basics. Ranjan, 247 pages.

	NINE PLANETS AND TWELVE BHAVAS, their effects on human life - M.N. Kedar, $18.00 Contents: Acknowledgement; Introduction; Desh Kaal Patra; 1. Position of the Sun in the 12 bhavas; 2. Position of the Moon in the 12 bhavas; 3. Position of Mars in the 12 bhavas; 4. Position of Mercury in the 12 bhavas; 5. Position of Jupiter in the 12 bhavas; 6. Position of Venus in the 12 bhavas; 7. Position of Saturn in the 12 bhavas; 8. Position of Rahu in the 12 bhavas; 9. Position of Ketu in the 12 bhavas; 10. The step towards improvement. Annexure 1: Comments & additional information; Annexure 2: Planets in different bhavas & their effects; Index. Comment: A survey of many classic authors, including: Mansagari, Phaladeepika, Saravali, Bhrigu, B.V. Raman, Brihat Jataka, Jataka Ratna, Vaidya Nath, etc. Example charts are given for Sun in each of the houses, three examples for the moon in various houses, and for some of the other planets elsewhere in the text (55 charts in all). No attempt is made to reconcile conflicting opinions. K.V.R. Publishers, 216 pages.

	TIMING OF MARRIAGE - M.N. Kedar & S.N. Kapoor, $15.00 Contents: Gratitudes; About the authors; Introduction; 1. Broad timing of marriage-I; 2. Broad timing of marriage-II; 3. Close timing of marriage-I; 4. Close timing of marriage-II; 5. Another method of confirming the timing of marriage; 6. Importance of tenth house in timing of marriage; 7. Use of vimshottari dasha with transit; 8. Marriage indications through saptamsha; 9. Astrology & married life; 10. Applied astrology - successful predictions on marriage; 11. Computing delay factors in marriage; 12. Jaimini astrology, an overview; 13. Use of chara dasha in timing marriage; Table 1: Data analysis; Table 2: Results in percentage. Comment: An astrological study, inspired by K.N. Rao. Based on a four-tier scheme of composite transits: Saturn & Jupiter, Jupiter, Mars, the 7th lord, and the lords of the 7th, 9th, 5th & lagna. In addition to Messrs. Kedar & Kapoor, contributors also include Lalita Gupta, J.N. Sharma & K. Rangachari. Bhartiya Prachya Evam Sanatan Vigyan Sansthan, 171 pages.

	JUDGMENT OF BHAVAS & TIMING OF EVENTS THROUGH DASA & TRANSIT - M.N. Kedar, $18.00 Contents: Acknowledgment; Preface; 1. Judgement of bhavas; 2. Judgement of bhavas with reference to twelve houses; 3. Use of divisional charts; 4. Vimshottari dasa; 5. Retrograde planets & their effects; 6. Dasa of malefic planets; 7. Favorable dasas (extremely favorable); 8. Unfavorable dasas; 9. Mahadasa & antardasa; 10. Death inflicting planets; 11. Quick analysis of mahadasa & antardasa nath; 12. Results of lord of 12 bhavas during their dasa period; 13. Use of nakshatras for tracing the results of vimshottari dasa; 14. Timing of events & transiting planets. Use of double transit; 15. Results of the sub-periods (antra) of planets in their major (maha) periods: Sun, Moon, Mars, Rahu, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Ketu, Venus; Annexure; Index. Comment: From the preface: A particular bhava will be giving good or bad results or will be in a position to give the results expected from the bhava or not. One method is to ascertain the strength of bhavas & planets through mathematical calculations known as "shadbala" while another is to estimate the strength of the bhava on the basis of the position of (i) Bhava (ii) Lord of the bhava (iii) Karaka for the bhava.... (pg. ix). The major part of the book are delineations of the Maha & Antra dasas of the planets. K.V.R. Publishers, 185 pages.

	PREDICTIVE ASTROLOGY, Combine volume 1, 2 & 3 - M.N. Kedar, $24.00 Contents: Acknowledgements About the author Preface Section 1: 1. Signs of the zodiac & planets 2. Signs & their characteristics 3. Karakatwas of planets & houses, part 1 4. Awasthas of planets 5. Karakatwas of planets & their houses part 2 6. Theories of birth time rectification 7. Dasha & antardasha calculations 8. Results of ascending signs Section 2: 9. Aspects 10. Key planets for signs 11. Ayurdaya & Maraka 12. Planets in different signs Section 3: 13. Special yogas: Lunar yogas, Solar yogas, Lagna yogas, other yogas, Raja yogas 14. General judgement of horoscope Annexures 1-3 Annexure 4: Aspect of Rahu Ketu Annexure 5: Yogas Charts of Mooltrikona & exaltin signs Payas Table showing position of Navamsa of each sign Index Nav graha strotram Comment: Three books first published in 1993, now combined, revised, and with annexures. Bhartiya Prachya Evam Sanatan Vigyan Sansthan, 379 pages.

	TRUE ASTROLOGY: Basic & traditional concepts - S.P. Khullar, $20.00 Contents: Acknowledgment; Introduction; 1. Fundamentals of astronomy; 2. Retrogression & combustion of planets; 3. Zodiac & its division; 4. Casting the rashi chart; 5. The houses & their significations; 6. Nakshatras; 7. Planets & their significators; 8. Aspects; 9. Behavior of planets; 10. Vimshottari dasa; 11. Traditional concept of analysing horoscope; 12. Analysing 6th house - diseases; 13. Analysing the ascendant; 14. Analysing the 7th house - marriage; 15. Analysing horoscope for educational prospects; 16. Analysing the 10th house - profession; 17. Navamsa & its significance. Comment: On the back cover, it says, True Astrology - Basic and Traditional Concepts is not a conventional & obtuse book on Astrology. A person who accepts Astrology as a dynamic, wonderful, majestic, practical & humanistic science has written it. To him, Astrology is, at bottom, a critism of life. Judging by the pictures on the cover, I would guess the people pictured there are the author, his wife, and two sons. Sagar, 240 pages.

	KALAMSA & CUSPAL INTERLINKS THEORY: Simplified & enlarged (formerly TRUE ASTROLOGY: Kalamsa & Cuspal Interlink Theory) - S.P. Khullar, $33.00 Contents: Acknowledgement Introduction 1. Development of Nakshatra & Kalamsa theory 2. Planets behavior in Kalamsa theory 3. Kalamsa theory & analysis of Nirayana chart 4. Philosophy behind cuspal interlinks theory 5. Cuspal interlinks & their application 6. All about ascendant 7. All about second house 8. Analysing horoscope for educational prospects 9. Analysing disease 10. Marriage & married life 11. Analysing tenth house - profession 12. Analysing fifth house 13. Theory of transits 14. Vimshottari dasa & timing events Appendix 1: Star areas in Aries/Leo/Sagittarius Star areas in Taurus/Virgo/Capricorn Star areas in Gemini/Libra/Aquarius Star areas in Cancer/Scorpio/Pisces Appendix 2: Sub-sub area in each sub; Stars, subs & sub-subs. Comment: Divide each of the nakshatras into four parts (padas). Starting with the first pada of the first nakshatra (Ashwini) and going straight through to the last pada of the last nakshatra (Revati), assign the signs of the zodiac (and their ruling planet) to each, in order. But we need more precision on the ascendant than this. Take each nakshatra & divide into nine parts. Allot the nine parts in the same proportions as found for the nine mahadasa periods, using this formula: Each nakshatra has 800 minutes of arc. 800 / 120 x dasa years of the planet = the sub area for each planetary part of the nakshatra. Eg, Ketu 46 minutes 40 seconds; Venus 2 degrees, 13 minutes, 20 seconds; Sun 40 minutes exactly; Moon 1 degree, 6 minutes 40 seconds, etc. These are the Kalamsa, or sub-areas. On page 10, Khullar says he got this theory from the work of R. Gopalkrishna (aka Meena) and K.S. Krishnamoorthy (sic). Khullar compares Kalamsa to Navamsa: Kalamsa is the ninth part of a nakshatra, navamsa is the ninth part of a rasi. What use can be made of this? Here is an extract from the chapter on the second house: Sixth cusp: If the sub-sub lord of the sixth cusp establishes link with the second house through its star lord then the native will try to gain wealth through the significations of the sixth house viz service, poultry farms, dealing in medicines, labour oriented jobs, dealing in leather or plastics or loans, etc. The sub lord of the sub-sub lord of the sixth cusp will qualify the results as indicted below: (Table follows for houses 1 - 12.) In the chapter on the second house, Khullar does this for each of the 12 linking cusps. He takes a similar, detailed approach, throughout the book. November, 2008: The new, revised edition of this book is now available. The table of contents (above) is unchanged, but 103 pages of new material have been added. In the revised Acknowledgement, the author gives thanks to three individuals, two of whom are customers of this store. One of them brought this new edition to my attention. Which is to emphasize that you, as Vedic astrology students, make a difference. I have one remaining copy of the First edition, which has 306 pages. Its price has been reduced, from $25.00, to $18.00. To order, click on the center button, below. Sagar, 306 pages.

	YOUR TRUE HOROSCOPE: Birth Time Rectification - S.P. Khullar, $20.00 Contents: Acknowledgement; Introduction; 1. Human Being & Astrology: Modern gynecologists opinion of human birth; Human being & the view point of Vedanta; Human being & astrology; 2. Theories of Rectification of Birth Time: Tattva sidhant or nadi theory of rectification; The pre-natal epoch; 3. The Ruling Planet & Construction of Horoscopes: Ruling planet & schools of thought; Application of ruling planets & construction of horoscope; Calculation of moon's period in a day; 4. Construction of True Horoscope: Formation of ascendant; Formation of other cuspal positions; Rectification of cuspal positions to reflect genetical connections; Composite approach to the rectification of chart; 14 very detailed rectifications. Comment: Kalamsa theory (in the book above) only works if you have a very accurate birth time, and so this book. The survey of various methods of rectification is detailed, with useful tables & analysis. The technique that Khullar settles on is an horary one: He uses the precise time he is asked to rectify a chart and finds links between that time, and the final rectified time of birth, using subs & sub-subs. His demonstrations are progressive, staring with a question of half an hour, to half a day, to day of the week, month or even year, showing how the basic technique works in various circumstances. Once the basic time has been fixed, it is further refined, either by events in the life (eg, accidents), or on the basis of the reason behind asking for the time in the first place (eg, I want to get married, but don't have my birth-time). Khullar uses Placidus cusps & true node. The fourteen fully-worked rectifications at the end comprise half the book. Sagar, 231 pages.

	HORARY ASTROLOGY AND CUSPAL INTERLINKS - S.P. Khullar, $37.00 Contents: Introduction; Horary astrology & its philosphy 1. Questions relating to the first house 2. Questions relating to the second house 3. Questions relating to the third house 4. Questions relating to the fourth house 5. Questions relating to the fifth house 6. Questions relating to the sixth house 7. Questions relating to the seventh house 8. Questions relating to the eighth house 9. Questions relating to the ninth house 10. Questions relating to the tenth house 11. Questions relating to the eleventh house 12. Questions relating to the twelfth house 13. Minor events & selection of lucky time 14. Appendix A. Primary & supporting or linked cusps for questions from each of the twelve houses. Comment: This is Krishnamurti-based horary. To quote the appendix: Genuineness of the horary chart is indicated if Moon or its Star lord appears in the Primary cusp as shown against the event or the Star lord appears in the supporting cusp and the Sub lord appears in the Primary cusp. For promise of the event, the Sub-Sub lords of the fixed ascendant and Primary cusp for the event should establish links through their Star lords and Sub lords with the Primary and Supporting cusps shown against the event. For fullfilment of promise the Sub-Sub lord of the 11th cusp should establish links through its Star lord and Sub lord with Primary & Supporting cusps. The promised event happens in the joint period of planets that are fruitful significators of Primary & supporting cusps shown against the event. Transit of Sun & Moon should be in the Stars the lords of which appear in the Primary cusp or be the significators of the Primary cusp in the chart. The appendix is a useful summary of the book. In it, for the first house, for the question, "Proneness to disease", the Primary cusp is 1, the supporting or linked cusps are 6, 8, 12. Under the 12th house, "Gain in Investment", he gives the Primary cusp as 12, and the supporting or linked cusps as 2, 6, 12. The text in the bulk of the book is detailed, the writing is very good. Sagar, 458 pages.

	KEY TO LEARN SUB SUB & CUSPAL INTERLINKS THEORY - S.P. Khullar, $30.00 Contents: Appreciation & comments Acknowledgement Preface by R.S. Gaunt Introduction Lessons: 1. Positional status of a planet 2. Application of positional status 3. Stellar status of a planet 4. Behaviour of Rahu & Ketu 5. Rahu or Ketu as star lord of a planet 6. Sub lord of a planet & its role 7. Rahu or Ketu as sub lord of a planet 8. Study of a cusp - its philosophy, promise 9. Rahu or Ketu as SS of a cusp 10. Vimsottari dasa system - its application 11. Transit & its application 12. Rahu & Ketu as dasa period lords 13. CIL (Cuspal Inter Links) and birth time rectification 14. Timing future events 15. Case studies Answers of practice exercises, lessons 1 - 13 Appendices: A. Concept of Zero longevity B. Primary & supporting cusps C. Sub-sub tables Comment: Interest in Khullar's techniques has been lively of late (2008). Here is what it says on the back of the book: Key to Learn Sub Sub & Cuspal Interlinks Theory is written with the sole objective of enabling the readers to master the fundamental concepts of Cuspal Interlinks Theory as achieved by the participants in the Lessons presented in the Workshop conducted on MSN Groups KCIL. Each lesson is written in simple, lucid and easy to learn style and has a Practice Exercise which provides the reader with an opportunity to test his comprehension. Answers of each Exercise are placed in the end of the book. This book, however, is not a substitute for my book Kalamsa & Cuspal Interlinks Theory. If the reader masters the contents of this book, he will be able to use the concepts illustrated in my books on Natal and Horary Astrology much quicker and easier. Sub Sub and Cuspal Interlinks Theory is in tune with the Navamsa & Nadiamsa concept of Nadi Astrology. The reader will find that it offers sound techniques of predictive astrology. How to analyse the horoscope, to determine what is promised for the native for all walks of human life, has been explained in simple & scientific way. Whilst timing events & use of transits are often thought of as complex and incomprehensible, it is dealt with here in a very clear and practical way with many actual case studies. Sagar, 298 pages.

	SHADBALA RAHASYAM: Mystery of sixfold potency of planets & their effect on celestial period - Krishna Kumar, $19.00 Contents: Foreword, by K.S. Charak; Preface; 1. Shadbala Vichar: thoughts on sixfold strength of planet; 2. Planetary effects on bhava: residential strength; 3. Sthanbala: positional strength; 4. Results of positional potency; 5. Digbala: directional potency of planet; 6. Kaal Bala: temporal potency of planet; 7. Use of temporal strength; 8. Chestabala: motional strength; 9. Naisargikbala: natural potency; 10. Drikbala: aspectual strength; 11. Bhavbala: house strength; 12. Ishtaphala or Kashtaphal: good or bad results of planets; 13. Impact of Shadbala on dasa results; 14. Application of Shadbala; Summary. Tables: 1. Ahargana; 2. Days from 1st January to the end of the month; 3. Weekdays equivalent to remainders; 4. Mean solar daily motion; 5. Mean motion of Mars; 6. Mean motion of Jupiter; 7. Mean motion of Saturn; 8. Mercury's apogee product table; 9. Venus' apogee product table. Comment: In the Foreword, K.S. Charak writes, In today's world of computers, students often shirk from making lengthy calculations. However, many of the computer softwares give inaccurate results which need to be manually verified. Besides, almost all of them provide the planetary strength as a sum total of the six constituents of Shadbala and not of the individual constituents separately. For example, an idea of a planet's Sthanabala, Kaalabala or Cheshtabala, etc., is also of importance in predictive astrology besides the cumulative value of Shadbala. It is this aspect of the work under consideration that Krishna Kumar's contribution to astrology becomes specially commendable. Several works on the method of reckoning the Shadbala there have been, but none has so far dealt with the predictive utility of Shadbala as a whole, or of its constituents separately. This is the author's most significant contribution to the world of Vedic astrology. The book also includes chapters on the Bhavabala, or the strength of the houses, as well as Ishtabala/Kashtabala of planets. One chapter has been devoted to the use of Shadbala in assessing the dasha results of the planets. At the end, the author illustrates the principles of Shadbala by using them on actual example charts. The body of the text contains numerous references to astrological classics. (pgs. iv-v) Alpha Publications, 285 pages.

	SECRET OF VARGAS - Krishna Kumar, $30.00 Contents: Foreword by Justice S.N. Kapoor; Preface; Key to code; 1. Divisional charts - what & why; 2. Reading a divisional chart; 3. The twelve ascendants; 4. Hora chart (D-2); 5. The Dreshkan chart (D-3); 6. The Chaturthansh chart (D-4); 7. The Panchamansh chart (D-5); 8. The Shashtansh chart (D-6); 9. The Saptmansh chart (D-7); 10. The Ashtansh chart (D-8); 11. The Navmansh chart (D-9); 12. The Dashansh chart (D-10); 13. Ekadashansh chart (D-11); 14. Dwadashansh chart (D-12); 15. Shodashansh chart (D-16); 16. Vinshansh chart (D-20); 17. Chaturvinshansh chart (D-24); 18. Saptvinshansh chart (Bhansh or D-27); 19. Trinshansh chart (D-30); 20. Khavendansh chart (D-40); 21. Akshvedansh chart (D-45); 22. Shashtiyansh chart (D-60); Index to nativities. Comment: Subtitled, The Microscopic Analysis & Interpretation of the Natal Chart. You will note both the spelling of the various divisional charts, as well as the addition of several minor divisional charts. On page 19, point 1.23 says there are a total of 20 divisional charts, of which only six are in general use: Rasi, Hora, Dreshkan, Navamansh, Dwadasansh & Trinshansh. To this, the Saptmansh chart is commonly added. Point 1.24: The addition of the Dashansh, Shodashansh & Shastyansh to the previous seven give the Dashvarg, or 10 divisional charts. Kumar then gives an additional six divisional charts, for a total of 16 of the 20 possible. Each of the 16 are weighted, by comparison to each of the others. Alpha Publications, 542 pages, hardcover.

	LONGEVITY, An Astrological Analysis - Lt. Col. Raj Kumar. Guide: Krishna Kumar, $26.00 Contents: 1. Longevity: Yogas for various Gen. Concept; Aristhas & life spans; Effects of 8th lord in various houses; Calculation of longevity; Source & nature of death & effects of Chhidra planets. 2. Ascendantwise details of horoscopes: Ascendantwise details & analysis of 204 horoscopes 3. Unnatural deaths: General concept; Aphorisms of unnatural deaths; Ascendantwise details of 80 cases of unnatural deaths & their analysis 4. Detailed studies of nativities: Detalied study of ascendantwise 81 cases their analysis & application of various astrological tools to study aspects of longevity. 5. Miscellaneous: Mrityu Bhanga; Inter related destiny; Close brush with death; Navamsha clue to predicting death. Comment: Rick Houck was the local expert in this area, pity his own longevity wasn't so hot. R.I.P. On the back of the book, it says: The correct determination of longevity is highly complex & has belied most of the astrologers. Yet, it is very important & is the most sought after. Even sage Parashar has admitted knowing longevity is difficult even for the gods. Almost all astrologers have expressed their views on the subject. Different methods of calculation - empirical or mathematical - have been mentioned in various texts. The book has tested many such tools of astrology for determination of longevity & has tried to find their effectiveness on over two hundred fifty nativities The book has been presented like a research study covering both natural & unnatural deaths & the concept of "interlinked destinies" are more potent "maraks" or that certain specific house lords or "dasha" of lords of 3rd, 5th & 7th stars from the birth star are more likely killers. In the process it brings out the theory of destructive & constructive planets & that any planet if ill placed & badly afflicted may prove fatal, when empowered to do so by the influence of Jupiter & Saturn. This truly is a research book. There is almost no exposition, only condensed case studies. Kumar, by the way, is one of the most common Indian surnames. It is unlikely the Lt. Col. is related to Krishna Kumar. Alpha Publication, 369 pages.

	PRASHNA: A VEDIC APPROACH - Raj Kumar, $23.00 Contents: Foreword Preface 1. Introduction 2. Concepts - signs & nakshatras 3. Concepts - planets / significators 4. Concepts - house / bhava 5. General principles of horary 6. Education 7. Marriage 8. Children 9. Property & vehicles 10. Disease & health 11. Theft & recovery 12. Litigation & conflicts 13. Traveller & missing person 14. Jobs & career 15. Business & finance 16. Frequently asked queries 17. Miscellaneous techniques Appendicies Table of illustrations Table of nakshatra & sub-lord, the Krishnamurthy method Bibliography Comment: A solid, well-written book on prashna/horary, with a focus on modern life: marriage, divorce, children, careers, etc., rather than the kings & military battles of ancient texts. The chapter on miscellaneous techniques includes Tajik & horary; divisional charts & transit; effect of transit; sudarshan chakra with sun, moon & lagna; results of chandra kriyas; chandra vela-; chandra avastha-; shadow planets; effects of rahu, ketu & mandi in prashna; chesta & shakun vichar (first word spoken, body parts touched, omens). Sagar, 300 pages.

	VEDIC ASTROLOGY & EARTHQUAKES - M. Kumaria, $40.00 Contents: Foreword; Introduction; Preface Sun, Earth & signs; Celestial watch of movements of signs; Signs with lords of bhavas; Properties of 12 cusps, bhavas; Sidereal time; Longitudes of planets; Indian lunar month; Lords of signs & their tendencies Yoga & karanas; Luner, months & tithies; Calculation of sidereal time of birth; Significations of houses; Ascendant & houses; Finding the lagna; Bhavas, houses, or cusps; Method of interpretation; Judgement of horoscope or Janma-kundli The sign Aries; The sign Taurus; The sign Gemini; The sign Cancer; The sign Leo; The sign Virgo; The sign Libra; The sign Scorpio; The sign Sagittarius; The sign Capricorn; The sign Aquarius; The sign Pisces Method of interpretations; Judgement of horoscope; Sun; Moon; Mars; Mercury; Jupiter; Venus; Saturn; Rahu & Ketu; Gulika (Mandi); Benefic & malefic; Analysis of horoscope; Sayana & Nirayana system (ayanamsha); First step of judgement Results of occupation & aspect; First bhava, lagna or ascendant; Second house planetary combinations; Third house; Fourth house; Fifth house significations; Sixth house; Seventh house; Eighth house; Ninth house; Tenth house; Eleventh house; Twelfth house Hora; Navamsa; Saptsamsa; Vargotama; Dasha periods, tables & charts; Earthquake; Earthquake data Part 2: Predictive astrology: Methods to predict; Results of houses; First house - body; Second house - wealth; Third house - brother; Fourth house - mother; Fifth house - son; Sixth house - disease; Seventh house - spouse; Eighth house - longevity; Ninth house - fortune, Tenth house - profession; Eleventh house - profit; Twelfth house - expense or loss Chinta prashna (questions); Sun in 12 houses, Moon in 12 houses; Mars in 12 houses, Mercury in 12 houses; Jupiter in 12 houses, Venus in 12 houses; Saturn in 12 houses, Rahu & Ketu Identification of lost items; Questions contemplated; Contemplated topics: Dhatu, Moola, Jeeva; Bhava identification; Worries about a person staying abroad; Karakas & signficators; Planets & their significations; Importance of karaka Influence of benefic & malefic; Judgement of eight types of karakas; Results of Atma karaka; Karakamsa; Result of different planets in Karakamsa; Karaka for Karaka yoga; Analytical judgement; Rules for maleficity & beneficity; Yogas unfolded Rajyogas in terms of the strength of planets; Panch mahapurush yoga: Ruchak by Mars, Bhadra by Mercury, Hamsa by Jupiter, Malavya by Venus, Shash by Saturn Maharaj yoga: Bhasker yoga, Indra yoga, Marudyoga, Budh yoga, Parijatadi yoga, Chandradhi yoga, Lagnadhi yoga, Gajkesari yoga, Gaja yoga, Parvat yoga, Amla yoga, Veshi kahal yoga, Mallika yoga, Chamar yoga, Sankha yoga, Bheri yoga, Chandradhi yoga, Mridang yoga, Shrinath sharda yoga, Matsya yoga, Khadag yoga, Lakshmi yoga, Kusum yoga, Parijaat yoga, Kalanidhi yoga, Amshavatar Nabhasadi Akriti yogas: Sankhya yogas, Ashvarya yogas, Dala yogas, Gada yogas, Shakat & Vihag yoga, Sringataka yoga, Raj yogas Kemduruma yogas & neechbhang raja yogas Dhan-yogas for wealth, loss of wealth, plenty of wealth, millionaires, multi-millionaires, wealth from enemy, wealth from wife, wealth from father, loss of wealth; Destitute of wealth, beggars yoga Enmity between the native & his father; Disputes with enemy; Adoption of the native's child; Envious friend, poor intelligence; Mental deformations; Imbecile: mental deforms; Ayurvedic doctor, forteller or predictor; Omhiscient, miscarriage; Son yoga, blessing of son/daughter Bilious disease, phthisic, heart disease, Army chief; Adultery by native; Adultery of both husband & wife; Polygamy; Adultery with motherly woman, with sisterly woman, with sterile woman, with elderly woman; Wife having fully developed breast; Worries about a woman; Performing sex, place of performance Partner, Desperation from wife, marriage; Longevity, long life, short life (Maddhayu); Death in service, death by accident; Death in infancy (balyarishta); Mark on the body; Benefic birth, appearance, complexion, eclipsed moon Eye diseases, squinted eyes, scar in eyes, impaired vision; Blindness by birth, night blindness, unstable eye ball; Deafness, dumbness, distortion of voice; Stammering, facial distortion; Loss of hand, hunch back, bilious disease Phthisis, heart disease, disease of anus, diseases of ears; Diabetes, phlegmatic diseases; Parentalhood, loss of mother, chastity of mother; Loss of all family members; Many brothers & sisters Devotion to Lord Shiva, goddess, guru; Becoming religious head; Fortune, fortune in abroad, fortune in motherland Divisional charts: Hora, Drekkana, Saptamansa, Navamansa (Navamsa); Mundane astrology; Results of Uranus & Neptune Glossary; Tables for divisional charts, dasa tables) Comment: In the Preface, the author (self-published) claims 55 years of astrological experience, including writing for annual guidance on Zodiac signs, in Diamond Rashiphal. Its publication during 28 years inspired me to write astrological analysis on over 22,000 horoscopes, due to regularly increading demand by my aspirants. So, an Institute was formed in 1965 and got registered in 1969 to regulate further studies in Astral-Sciences. (pg. xix) The opening sections are more introductory, while the second half is more traditional Vedic horoscope analysis, of the natal chart, divisional chart, or horary chart. Institute of Astrological Sciences, 442 pages.

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