Bhrigu Chakra with Cycle Rulers by M. Imran

All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances,
And one man in his time plays many parts,
His acts being seven ages. At first, the infant,
Mewling and puking in the nurse’s arms.
Then the whining schoolboy, with his satchel
And shining morning face, creeping like snail
Unwillingly to school. And then the lover,
Sighing like furnace, with a woeful ballad
Made to his mistress’ eyebrow. Then a soldier,
Full of strange oaths and bearded like the pard,
Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel,
Seeking the bubble reputation
Even in the cannon’s mouth. And then the justice,
In fair round belly with good capon lined,
With eyes severe and beard of formal cut,
Full of wise saws and modern instances;
And so he plays his part. The sixth age shifts
Into the lean and slippered pantaloon,
With spectacles on nose and pouch on side;
His youthful hose, well saved, a world too wide
For his shrunk shank, and his big manly voice,
Turning again toward childish treble, pipes
And whistles in his sound. Last scene of all,
That ends this strange eventful history,
Is second childishness and mere oblivion,
Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything.

The basis of Bhrigu Chakra is simply 1 sign = 1 year on linear plane. There is no complex computation, no juggling of astronomical elements. Starting from lagna, birth to 1st year is ruled by 1st house, 2nd year by 2nd house, 3rd year by 3rd house, until 12th year by 12th house. The second round starts with 13th year again from 1st house. The third round starts with age 25 from 1st house and so on.

Consideration of cycle is important in delineation of results, otherwise repetition of cycle implies similar meanings. On the contrary, events in life do not repeat in similar fashion. Now the question is how to judge a particular 12-year cycle. Here comes the role of karakas, and their inclusion in given thesis answers the objection.

Thesis

A) “Under Bhrigu Chakra, good or bad outcome of a 12-year cycle depends upon the strength or weakness of cycle-ruler. The first 12-year cycle is ruled by Moon, second by Mercury, third by Venus, fourth by Sun, fifth by Mars, sixth by Jupiter, seventh by Saturn, eighth by Rahu and ninth by Ketu.”

B) “In addition to janma lagna, the first 12 years should simultaneously count from radical sign occupied by Moon and progress year-by-year until end of age 12. Then, second 12-year cycle from Mercury, activates from age 13 to age 24. Then 3rd cycle from Venus age 25 to age 36; then 4th cycle from Sun until age 48; then 5th cycle from Mars until age 60; then 6th cycle from Jupiter until age 72; then 7th cycle from Saturn until 84; then 8th cycle from Rahu until age 96; and finally 9th cycle from Ketu until age 108.”

Explanation

According to given thesis, first 12 years of life falls under jurisdiction of Moon, and it is termed 1st cycle ruler or chakra swami. In fact, this is the age interval for which infant mortality (balarishtha) and quality of nourishment is seen. Moon is the only planet that fulfils the characteristic of life up to age 12, i.e. infancy, nourishment, mother’s milk, lap, innocence, early upbringing conditions, primary schooling etc. Therefore, the effect of first year (1H from janma lagna), second year, (2H from janma lagna), and so on until twelfth year (12H from janma langa) should prounce in the perspective of karakattava of Moon. Up to this stage, there is no difference between Bhrigu Chakra Paddhati (BCP) and explained thesis, except the significance of Moon, Mercury, Venus etc, i.e relevant cycle lord (chakra swami).

Take a hypothetical horoscope with Aquarius ascendant, where Saturn is placed in 3rd house in Aries. Now during age 3, the 3rd house from langa, i.e. Aries turns activated. Similarly, age 15 as well as age 27 is again ruled by Aries. According to the thesis, probable outcomes of 3rd year should pronounce in the light of relevant cycle-ruler Moon. Judge the benefic/malefic sambandha of Moon, as well as location of sign Aries with respect to Moon. Since Saturn is residing in Aries from Aquarius lagna, therefore one should predict something evil about 3rd house. It may be sickness to newly born younger brother of native, or native may himself confront head-injury, or mother of native may face termination of job etc. These effects are in the light of Moon’s karakattvas and placement of a natural malefic planet in 3rd house. Now, should one assume the same result in next cycle during year 15? Obviously not. According to given thesis, age 15 falls under jurisdiction of Mercury. For age 15, most of the effects should predict in the purview of Mercury’s signification. If Mercury is well placed then little bad effect will realize to native. But if Mercury be afflicted in natal chart, then native may encounter difficulties in his studies, probably in written examinations or submitting assignments (keep in mind, 3rd house and corresponding age 15). His mobile phone set may be lost or stolen. If the natal chart indicates interest in sports then a ball may hit his head or his hand may get fractured while running or cycling. In a same way, consider now age 27 for the said above Aquarius lagna having Saturn in 3rd house-Aries. Venus rules the cycle from age 25 to 36. If Venus is ill placed or afflicted in rasi and in navamsa (D9) then predict engagement break due to would-be father-in-law (3rd house is 9th from 7th and stands for father of life-partner), or communication problem with betrothal or fiancee. If Venus is afflicted in rasi and drekkana (D3) then difficulties in wedding of sister may arise. If Venus is in 6th/8th from Jupiter (who is lord of 2nd and 11th from Aquarius lagna) then income or livelihood may suffer during age 27. This is how inclusion of cycle-ruler can change the outcome of same Aries year for age 3, age 15 and age 27.

Now, come to the Part-B of the established thesis.

Take the Moon’s natal place as 1st house and judge the expected events from birth to 1st birthday. Consider another hypothetical chart. Say, there is a natural malefic planet in 1st house from Moon, i.e. with Moon (apart from a malefic in 1st house from lagna, i.e. in lagna) then native will surely come across some serious health related issues in the very first year of life. However, if there is a malefic in lagna, but bright Moon is associated/aspected by other natural benefics then no hazard to health or danger to life should predict for first year, despite minor sickness should predict.

For 2nd year of life, consider the 2nd house with respect to Moon’s sign. If any natural malefic planet occupies or aspects the 2nd house from Moon then second year of life may see any unfavourable event, for instance, dispute among family members, or family may face financial problems. On the contrary, if natural benefics occuppies or aspects the 2nd house then auspicious festivity in the home, or upliftment in family’s financial status, or fortunate year for elder brother of mother should anticipate.

One thing should be kept in mind that these cycles from karaka should additionally be considered along with lagna. For instance, if there is benefic planet in 9th house from lagna, and also another benefic planet occupies or aspects 9th house from bright Moon then there will definitely be some beneficial outcomes at the age of 9. Depending upon natal planetary disposition, native may obtain first position in the class, promotion of father, first travel experience with partents or teacher etc. In some cases, birth of younger brother/sister is also observed, since 9th house is just opposite to 3rd house.

What about mixed condition. For instance, if there is benefic planet in 12th from Moon, but a malefic planet in 12th from natal ascendant (lagna). Then in this situation, age 12 of native is marked by both negative and positive events. And finally, the entire first 12-year cycle’s outcome is dependant upon the strength and position of Moon in natal chart. If Moon be bright, aspected, associated or sandwiched in between natural benefics, and be not stationed in dusthana then overall result of first 12 years will be quite favourable (even if there is one or two bad years in this cycle).

Mercury rules the second cycle of life from age 13 to 24. This is the academic life of native when he/she develops faculty of distinction and differentiation. Educational activities, adolescent, virginity, sporting activities, picnic with colleagues, college environment; generally all occur in this span of life (age 13 to 24). If Mercury is all around robust and well placed without aspect or association of malefics, especially Mars or Ketu, then native will have uninterrupted and successful academic career. If Mercury is sitting along with Sun, or enjoys the trinal aspect or conjunction of Jupiter then native will have excellent academic record and get moral and financial support of father during entire Mercury’s cycle (age 13 to 24). Even other general matters of life will also prove quite progressive. For example when Venus or benefic 7th lord is associated with cycle ruler Mercury (and there be no natural malefic along them), then there may occur marriage whenever year of favourable yoga comes. The probability gets stronger if the same benefic situation exist with respect to janma lagna (rising sign). But all depends on aggregate of entire horoscope. If other planetary yogas indicate late marriage then relationship with opposite sex or cohabitation may take place. Assume another combination: 9th lord or Jupiter is associated with Mercury then it spells obtainment of legal education or elevation in financial and social condition of father. All depends upon smart permutation and combination with little intuition. Mercury is also a karaka for games and sports, thus this is the cycle (age 13 to 24) when a sportsperson makes his identity.

After end of Mercury cycle, Venus awakes for next 12 years until age 36. This interval of life rovoles around marital life in general. It does not conclude that all the people marry or experience conjugal life in between 25 and 36 years. Nonetheless, this is the period when Venus in general bestows its full blown effect. In later age, the physical and mental involvement for karakatavas of Venus (marital life, enjoying conjugal relation, vehicle, material luxuries etc.) get bit feeble. By the way, if you notice, most of the marriages take place during Venus cycle (age 25 to 36). In conventional societies and rural area marriage often take place in teenage. In such cases, non-retrograde Venus or its dispositor is generally found associated with Mercury, and hence cycle of Mercury yields effect of Venus. Apart from courtship, Venus is also a co-significator of wealth (being the lord of 2nd sign from natural ascendant Aries). Besides wedding, a well placed Venus in rasi and navamsa, especially in nocturnal chart (birth in night), or in 11th, 7th, 3rd from Moon, promises smart earning opportunities, favour from female coworkers, obtainment of own vehicle and richness through showbiz or fashion articles betwen age 25 to 36.

The 4th Bhrigu Chakra is ruled by Sun. Spanning from age 37 to age 48, it mainly focuses authority in work area and in general inner evolution of being father. This is the 12-year interval when native often enjoys promotion and gets elevated in his social milieu and professional field, provided Sun is associated or aspected by natural benefics and nativity is duirnal i.e. birth in daytime. With evil combination (especially with Rahu or Saturn) it yields demise of father or death of family head, and resultantly native has to carry the responsibilities. In female charts, the cycle of Sun leads to end of fertility period.

Next in line of 12-year cyle lord, fiery and rash Mars comes with its all significations. Its span runs from age 49 to 60. Mars is the karaka of brothers, war, commander, accident. Do all the people wage war, feude with others or gets connected with brothers? Off course not. Just use the karakattava intelligently. At the same time, Mars is the significator of property construction, commanding position and male sex organs. During this interval (age 49 to 60) a layman usually thinks to reshape his living house or build a new house. His interaction with brothers and sisters again revitalizes, but if Mars is afflicted then there is stronger chance of dispute with brothers, especially on property. With decline of vitality, his sex life may also encounter new challenges. If Mars is involved in Kuja Dosh making, without relief of Jupiter’s association or aspect, then it may cause death of spouse. Mars is also a karaka of 3rd house (that is 11th to 5th) therefore it also foretells earning or profit opportunities in the life of children of native. Mars yields pomp and power through action-oriented administration, strict execution, fierce argument, fight and force. When Mars is sambandhi (related) to both Jupiter and Saturn, or enjoys other dignities then great authority and political power should prognosticate. Aspect or association of bright Moon and Sun with Mars enhances favour from governmental circles. Mars in bad house and with inimical planets (Saturn, Rahu, Ketu) renders its 12-year cycle full of struggle and brings fighting and litigation with dogged and unexpected opponents.

The cycle of Jupiter begins after age 60, and rules the period from age 61 to 72. Being karaka of dharma, it enlightens the spark of religious practices in one’s life. Just observe the people in temples, churches and mosques. Most of the regular visitors are oldies of above 60. However, inclination towards religion may arise in early life, when Jupiter is closely associated or aspected with those cycle-lords who rule young or adult age. Apart from observing rituals, Jupiter terminates once active professional life in general. Why? Because Jupiter is also a karaka of 9th house, i.e. 12th from 10th house. However, if Jupiter casts trinal aspect to Saturn or be with Saturn then this cycle turns into a new leaf of life. In this situation, native usually activates in social services, politics or welfare works after retiring from regular job. Sometimes, he starts teaching and preaching voluntarily. Apart from respect in social and professional fronts, Jupiter is mainly a karaka for children. Hence during cycle of Jupiter (age 61 to 72), a person enjoys most the prosperity of children in form of grandchildren in his lap. An afflicted Jupiter may also close the chapter of native’s life since it is the Jeeva Karaka (Life Force). But a well fortified Jupiter does not kill one in its cycle.

The 7th naisargik chakra (natural cycle) is ruled by Saturn and spans from age 73 to 84. Not all people reach to this stage of life, and even if they enter into this cycle then they usually face death in this cycle of Yamaraja (god of death). In other words, it is the period that often concludes the series of karma of the present life in the form of death. Generally, this is the span of seclusion, physical decay and frequent diseases. There are few lucky people who survive in this cycle and find their concluding days in next Rahu or Ketu cycle.

Example-1

This is the nativity of M.A. Jinnah, founding father of Pakistan. The chart itself holds many fortunate yogas. But for the time being put aside all those combinations, and just concentrate on role of cycle lord in Bhrigu Chakra.

Although Saturn and Rahu are residing in 1st house, but native neither encountered any illness, nor his parents came across any ominous event during first year (Dec. 25, 1876 to Dec. 25, 1877). The reason being the strength of first 12-year cycle lord Moon. It is with pakshbala, in a benefic sign and exactly in trine of its dispositor Jupiter. However, on account of cycle lord’s Moon placement in dual sign, native’s early schooling was marked by his own restlessness and change of many schools in Karachi and Bombay.