Analyzing Basics –

Transits (I)
This topic even though broad & deep,
should be discussed before the reader
looks at horoscopes.

The planets are always moving. A

snapshot of the astronomical picture at
the moment of birth is your horoscope,
but the planets keep moving right after
the snapshot.

Transit analysis is the process of utilizing

this dynamic process for any present of
future time frame and in context from a
horoscope as a reference point.

The following is the rough estimate of a

stay of each of the 9 planets in a given
sign-

Sun – 1 month

Moon – 2.25 days

Mars – 45 days

Mercury – 21 days

Venus – 26 days

Jupiter – 12.5 months

Saturn – 2.5 yrs (30 months)

Rahu, Ketu – 19 months

So here are the points to know regarding

transits-

Analyze transits from Moon first and

also Lagna
Parasara emphasized the
importance of transit (“Gochara”)
from the Moon as the Moon is a
karaka of our mind, feelings and
emotions and hence our day to day
life/ events will be best reflected in
how we think/ feel/ emote. Hence
primary importance has to be given
to Moon when analyzing transit of
planets
Transit should also be seen from
Ascendant sign and both have to be
kept in mind for the overall result
The transit of Jupiter, Saturn &
Rahu/ Ketu is more important
because they are slow moving as
from the table above. Saturn is the
slowest and stays in a sign for an
average of 30 months in a sign.
Moon is in a sign a for tad less than
2 ½ days each and hence its transit
along with other fast moving
planets is more for fine tuning
whereas the transit of Saturn,
Jupiter, Rahu/ Ketu is for setting
bigger trends in life during any
given time period(s)
The following are the houses in
which the given planets are
considered Auspicious or Benefic
from Moon and also the houses
from which the planets are
considered Inauspicious or Malefic
when considered from the Moon:-

So as an example for a Taurus Moon

sign, Saturn will be good while
transiting Cancer, Libra and Pisces
and negative in others (in the 3rd,
6th and 11th bhaav respectively)
Saadhe- Satti (Meaning 7 ½ yrs)
this (in)famous concept comes from
the fact that when Saturn transits
the 12th, 1st and 2nd from Moon, a 7
½ period of stress, misery and
negative events can dictate onto a
person. Likewise Saturn transiting
4th and 8th from Moon are called
Dhaiyas of 2 ½ yrs of misery like
the Saadhe- Satti. It is important to
note that not all this time is equally
bad or good. The dasas, other
transits are also vital before judging
the period good or bad
Another important point is
functionality which you already
know. If you refer to the readings
above, Saturn is a highly benefic
planet for say Taurus and Libra
moon sign/ ascendant. When these
signs have Saadhe- satti or dhaiyas,
they will face some stress and
negative issues but overall the
period will be functionally good for
them and give them progress

Double Transit phenomenon

(Important!)

The signs which both Jupiter and Saturn

aspect in their transits are “activated” so
to speak. This is because Saturn is the
Karmakaraka or significator of our
actions/ karma and destiny whereas
Jupiter is Jeeva Karaka showing where
our intentions/ blessings and fruits lay. So
when both aspect one sign, that sign gets
Activated or turned ON. For example
currently Jupiter is in Cancer and Saturn
in Scorpio. Thus Jupiter is affecting
Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces
(remember the 5, 7, 9 aspects?) and
Saturn is affecting Scorpio, Capricorn,
Taurus and Leo (3, 7, 10 aspects).
Common in all this is Scorpio and
Capricorn. Hence these signs will be
activated. So say Taurus Moon sign (or
ascendant) the 7th bhaav (Scorpio) and
9th Bhaav (Capricorn) is activated. So
now you know which areas are in focus to
these individuals and what the bhaavas
signify you know from the earlier chapters

Rahu-Ketu axis will show the

problem area, if you will, during any
given time. So as an example for
Gemini moon sign currently, Rahu-
Ketu are in the 4th-10th axis and
hence the axis, which among other
things, governs peace, happiness,
private life, emotions and career,
job, social image etc. Also to be
kept in mind is that Rahu even
though malefic in general also tends
to at times open some hidden doors
in terms of sudden opportunities
governing the area it transits in,
especially if Jupiter is also
aspecting that sign. Example if
Rahu is transiting the 10th bhaav
and Jupiter is also aspecting 10th
bhaav during transit, then sudden
opportunities in career can open up,
but Rahu will also tend to give
stress and obstacles in the process.
Rahu- Saturn together aspecting a
sign during transit and with no
aspect of Jupiter on that sign calls
for heavy Karmic testing of that
area of life and possible separation
from relatives/ people ruled by that
sign also. Example if Saturn and
rahu both transit the 9th house, the
person can face bad luck situations
and also get separated temporarily
or permanently from father or Guru
or mentor/ boss/ employer (which
9th house represents)
Jupiter transit over any house or
planet will tend to expand, easen
and smoothen the results the bhaav
or planet represents. Example if Sun
rules the 10th house, then Jupiter
transiting over natal Sun degree
(even the entire sign where Sun is)
will tend to expand or improve
results related to job/ career
Saturn transit will bring out the
results of the sign or planet it
transits over into FOCUS. You
cannot escape those topics of life in
that time (even if you were earlier).
Saturn by itself is not positive or
negative but has a general tone of
slowing things down as it takes 30
months in one sign. It will JUDGE
you as per your efforts and caliber
and karma in that area and give
results accordingly. These can be
negative or positive as per the
planetʼs strength and dignities.
Saturn will keep that area of life in
focus till it transits to the next sign.
By that time it would have deemed
that the native has learnt the
required lessons (good or bad) and
time is now to focus on things
represented by the next sign.

Ashtakvarga (Vital)

I have talked about this before. A small

recap-

Each planet can have 0 to 8 BAV score in

each sign, the more it gets in a sign, the
better its result in the sign. The software
will calculate this for you. Likewise SAV
scores is for the entire sign (combination
of all planets BAVs in that house) Average
for this is about 27. Higher the better. If a
sign has say 42 SAV bindus, most planets
will give very good results there. By the
same token say 8th bhaav from Moon has
42 SAV score and 6 BAV score for Saturn.
Now 8th from Moon is generally negative
for Saturn transit. But in this case due to
so high SAV and BAV scores in that sign,
Saturn will actually not harm at all and
perhaps give some sudden gain related to
say inheritance or protect you in an
accident etc. (significations of 8th house)

Moon transit during Transit start

This concept is important,
especially for slow moving transits
of Saturn, Jupiter and the nodes.

Consider the bhaav (relative to Moon

sign) where Moon is at the moment a
bigger transit is happening (example
Saturn transit). Although this can be used
for smaller transits of Sun, Mars etc. also,
its significance is higher for slower
moving transits as they stick around
much longer. Now once you have noted
this, see table below.

Example Saturn is transiting into 6th

bhaav (from 5th). This is a great transit.
On exact time of transit, if moon is placed
4,8 or 12 from its original position in
horoscope, then the transit occurred on
“Iron feet” and the good results of transit
will not be fully felt. Likewise even if the
transit is negative but starts with Gold or
Silver feet, the results will be less bad
than otherwise anticipated

Vedha & Vipreet- Vedha

A more advanced topic, not fully

discussed for now. ‘Vedhaʼ means an
“obstruction”. When planets transit
auspicious places (as per table above)
but there is another planet transiting a
‘Vedhaʼ location, then the auspicious
results are put on HOLD due to this other
planet. ‘Vipreetʼ means reverse and
Vipreet Vedha is the opposite of Vedha.
An example will make it clear. Saturn
transit in 3rd from Moon is auspicious as
discussed above. Its Vedha location is
12th from Moon. So when Saturn is
transiting 3rd from Moon, if another planet
transits in the 12th from Moon (except
Sun) then the Positive effects of Saturn
are put on HOLD and donʼt show up and
the effects of that planet in 12th take
prominence. Likewise if Saturn is
transiting 12th (a negative location) but
another planet transits the 3rd house,
then there is Vipreet Vedha- implying
Negative effects of Saturn are on Hold
now due to the focus being on the effects
of this planet in 3rd from Moon. Not all
positions have a Vedha and hence Vipreet
Vedha, the positions are tabulated in
various textbooks and astrological
literature. Understanding the concept is
of importance at this stage

Transit of Dasha Planets

Even though transits of all 9 planets are

important, the transits of the 4 slower
planets are more important as explained
above. In addition, the transit of planets
whoʼs Maha Dasa, Antar dasa is operating
(concepts not yet discussed) will be also
prime importance. Example if a person is
in the Major period (Maha Dasa) of Venus,
then the transit of Venus will ofcourse
gain high importance along with the 4
slower planets, etc.