(Modern Astrology March 2016)
Viyoni
Janma: An Astrological Inquiry into Non-Human Births
The great
Indian astrologer Varaha Mihira, in his classical work Brihat Jataka,
suggested certain planetary positions that indicate the birth of a Viyoni,
or a non-human being. The key combinations he presented are as follows:
Verse 1: "When benefics are powerless
and malefics are powerful, and when impotent planets (eunuch planets: Saturn
and Mercury) are in quadrants (Kendra houses), the birth must be foretold of
objects that have a resemblance to the nature of the Dwadasamsa (D-12) occupied
by the Moon at the time. Or, when under similar conjunctions the birth sign
(ascendant) is aspected by impotent planets, the birth of Viyonis must be
predicted."
Verse 2: "If powerful malefics occupy their own Navamsas, if powerless benefics occupy others’ Navamsas, and if the ascendant is a Viyoni sign (an animal sign like Aries, Taurus, Leo, or the latter half of Sagittarius), then the birth of Viyoni creatures must be predicted."
A
Critical Inquiry: The Challenge of Universal Application
This raises
a fundamental logistical question: Is it possible for certain planetary
positions to be fixed exclusively for different kinds of creatures? In our
world, a human child is born almost every minute, a continuous process that
covers every possible ascendant and every Dwadasamsa division throughout the
day. Where, then, is the astrological "gap" in time for creatures
other than humans to take birth?
It seems
improbable that specific planetary positions can be assigned solely to Viyoni
births. It is more likely that within a certain planetary configuration, the
birth of all Yonis (species) is possible. The celestial clock does not
stop for one species to be born before another.
This leads
me to believe that some rules of astrology must work within the range of
possibility for a given species. For instance, a combination indicating a
"long life" may grant a lifespan of 100 years to a human, but that
same combination might provide a lifespan of only 20 years for a dog. The
astrological principle is the same, but its manifestation is scaled to the
biological potential of the creature.
This does
not mean Varaha Mihira's opinion is worthless. On the contrary, it holds
significant information, even if we cannot use it to differentiate a human
birth from a non-human one based on planetary positions alone. It points to
certain qualities and influences present at the time of birth. Furthermore,
these principles may be highly useful in horary astrology (Prashna).
Personal
Observations: The Prominence of Eunuch Planets
I live in a
small village where I have many opportunities to observe the birth of cattle.
Through these observations, I have noticed a consistent and prominent theme
during the birth of Viyonis: the overwhelming influence of the eunuch
planets, Saturn and Mercury.
This
influence tends to manifest in one or more of the following ways:
- Influence on the Ascendant: The rising sign or its lord is
often connected to Saturn or Mercury.
- Influence on the Moon: The Moon, representing the mind
and consciousness, is frequently associated with or aspected by these
planets.
- Influence on the Atmakaraka: In a vast majority of cases I
have observed, the Atmakaraka (the planet with the highest degree,
signifying the soul's desire) is either Saturn or Mercury itself, or it is
posited in a sign owned by Saturn or Mercury, or is otherwise strongly
linked with them.
- Influence on the Day and Hora
Lord: The lord
of the day of the week (Vaar Lord) and the Hora Lord* at the time of birth
are also often Saturn or Mercury, or under their influence.
- Other Factors: The presence of cruel ‘Nitya
Yogas’ and inauspicious Karanas (like Vishti/Bhadra) is also a common
feature.
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Methodological Note: Determining the Moment of Birth for Animals
The birth
process among cattle and other animals can take several minutes, making it
difficult to pinpoint an exact time. The head is the primary part of the body,
and all other limbs are regulated by it. It is the first part to emerge and
receive the direct influence and impression of the outer world—and thus, the
prevailing planetary positions in the heavens. Hence, the moment the head
fully appears must be considered the moment of birth for astrological
purposes.
The ascendant
Aquarius is ruled by a eunuch planet, Saturn, and also within the aspect of it.
The Moon sign is Virgo, ruled by another eunuch planet, Mercury. The Visthi
Karana and cruel Nitya Yoga Atigand were in operation.
The day lord Moon
is posited at the Virgo sign owned by the eunuch planet, and the Hora lord
Jupiter is with Saturn.
The ascendant and
its Navamsa are ruled by eunuch planets, respectively by Mercury and Saturn.
The Moon, which is also Atmakarak situated at the sign of Saturn. The presence
of Rikta Tithi, Visthi Karan, and cruel Nitya Yoga Paridhi is noteworthy.
The day lord Sun posited
at sign Capricorn, owned by Saturn and Hora lord Mercury, is a eunuch planet
itself.
The moon is
posited over the sign of a eunuch planet, Mercury. The Atmakarak is itself a
eunuch planet, Mercury, and is posited at the eunuch sign in both Vargas. The
ascendant lord, Mars, posited over the star ruled by a eunuch planet, Mercury.
The day lord Sun and Hora lord Venus both are posited over the star ruled by eunuch planets. The cruel day and Visthi Karana were in operation.
1- A cow delivered: May 3,
2001, at 5h 41m at 78E43 & 23N08
It was on Wednesday night, S-11, Vanija Karana, and Dhruva Yoga.
Sun Rise- 5h42m25s, Previous day Sun Set-18h42m36s; The Hora lord is Saturn
and Atmakarak is Mercury.
A eunuch planet
Mercury posited in the ascendant and ascendant lord Mars is not only associated
with eunuch planet Ketu but also over the star ruled by Ketu. The Moon is at
Virgo Navamsa, ruled by Mercury. The Atmakarak and day lord is Mercury itself,
a eunuch planet, and the Hora lord is also a eunuch planet, Saturn.
1- A cow delivered on: April
28, 2003 at 06h 50m at 78E43 & 23N08
It was Monday, K-12, Taitila Karana, and Vaidhriti Yoga
Sun Rise- 5h45m38s, Set- 18h41m06s; Hora- at extreme junction of Moon and
Mercury; Atmakarak is Mercury.
The ascendant is within the influence of Ketu, and the Navamsa of it,
Capricorn, is ruled by a eunuch planet, Saturn. The ascendant lord Venus and
the Moon, which is also the day lord, both are posited over the star ruled by
Saturn and within the aspect of Saturn. The Atmakarak planet is itself a eunuch
planet, Mercury. Dark half and a cruel Yoga were in operation.
1- A cow delivered on:
December 31, 2004 at 6h 44m at 78E43 & 23N08
It was a night of Thursday, K-5, Kaulava Karana, and Preeti Yoga
Sun Rise- 6h 56m 14s, previous day Sun Set-17h 33m 33s; Hora-Sun, Atmakarak-
Venus
The Navamsa
ascendant is occupied by Saturn. The ascendant lord and day lord Jupiter is at the
Virgo sign, ruled by Mercury, and with Saturn in Navamsa. The Moon is posited
at Makha star, ruled by the eunuch planet Ketu. The Atmakarak Venus is posited
over Jyestha star, ruled by Mercury, and the Navamsa sign occupied by it is
Aquarius, also ruled by another eunuch planet, Saturn. Here, the Hora lord Sun
is without the influence of eunuch planets, and Panchang factors are also
almost good.
1- A cow delivered on: August
20, 2014, at 9h 06m at 78E43 & 23N08
It was Wednesday, K-11, Bava Karana, and Harshana Yoga
Sun Rise- 5h 33m 07s, Set- 18h 42m 41s; Hora- Jupiter, Atmakarak- Saturn
The ascendant and
Moon are both ruled by the same eunuch planet, Mercury, which is also the day
lord. The Atmakarak planet is Saturn itself, a eunuch planet. The Hora lord
Jupiter posited over the Pushyami star, ruled by Saturn.
1- A cow delivered on:
August 12, 2015, at 13h 10m at 78E43 & 23N08
It was Wednesday, K-13, Vanija Karana, and Siddhi Yoga
The ascendant is
posited by Saturn and the Navamsa of it under the presence of Mercury and
Saturn. The Moon, which is also Atmakarak, is posited over the Gemini sign
ruled by Mercury in both Vargas. The ascendant lord, Mars, posited over the
star ruled by Saturn. The day lord is Mercury, a eunuch planet. The Hora lord
Venus is with Mercury and posited over the star of Ketu.
1- A cow delivered on: April
8, 2013 at 15h 05m at 78E43 & 23N08
It was Monday, K-14, Visthi Karana, and Brahma Yoga.
Sun Rise- 6h 02m 08s, Set- 18h 33m 16s; Hora- Saturn, Atmakarak- Mercury
The ascendant Leo
is within the aspect of Mercury, and the Navamsa ascendant Gemini is ruled by
Mercury and also posited by it. The ascendant lord Sun is over the star ruled
by Mercury and with Saturn in Navamsa. The Moon is without the influence of
eunuch planet. The Atmakarak itself is a eunuch planet, Mercury. The Hora lord
is also a eunuch planet, Saturn. The Visthi Karana and the dark half were in
operation.
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