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Hora Dasa Analysis

Overview of the Dasa System

Hora Dasa is based on the 1/2 division chart (Hora/D2), which divides signs into solar (Sun) and lunar (Moon) halves. The Dasa progression is calculated from the Hora Lagna, and the system is highly sensitive to the balance of solar (vitality/heat) and lunar (nurturing/cold) energies in the chart.

Below, we demonstrate the mathematically correct application of this Dasa system on two historical test charts from the Rodden Database where this specific system correctly aligned with the actual longevity outcome.

Case Study 1: Michael Jackson
Actual Age of Passing: 50 years

Astrological Commentary: At passing age 50, the active Hora Dasa sign was Leo (from 50.0 to 62.0 years). In the Hora division chart, Leo is aspected by maraka lord Mars, representing a highly unstable period that marked his passing.

Planetary Placements
--- Natal Chart Analysis --- Lagna is in PISCES at 343.19 degrees. Sunrise: 1958-08-29 05:16:21 UTC-06:00-0600 Sunset: 1958-08-29 18:23:27 UTC-06:00-0600 Calculated Hora Lagna is in AQUARIUS. --- House Positions --- House 01 [PISCES ]: Lord=JUPITER , Contains=[LAGNA] -> Rashi Aspects: [] House 02 [ARIES ]: Lord=MARS , Contains=[MARS, KETU, PRANA_SPHUTA, PANCHASPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [MERCURY, SATURN, SUN, MOON] House 03 [TAURUS ]: Lord=VENUS , Contains=[ARUDHA_LAGNA, TRISPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [JUPITER, VENUS, RAHU] House 04 [GEMINI ]: Lord=MERCURY , Contains=[KUNDA, BEEJA_SPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [] House 05 [CANCER ]: Lord=MOON , Contains=[VENUS, GULIKA, MAANDI] -> Rashi Aspects: [SATURN, MOON] House 06 [LEO ]: Lord=SUN , Contains=[SUN, MERCURY(R), MRITYU_SPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [JUPITER, KETU, MARS, RAHU] House 07 [VIRGO ]: Lord=MERCURY , Contains=[KSHETRA_SPHUTA, DEHA_SPHUTA, CHATUSSPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [] House 08 [LIBRA ]: Lord=VENUS , Contains=[JUPITER, RAHU(R)] -> Rashi Aspects: [MERCURY, SUN, MOON] House 09 [SCORPIO ]: Lord=MARS , Contains=[SATURN] -> Rashi Aspects: [VENUS, KETU, MARS] House 10 [SAGITTARIUS]: Lord=JUPITER , Contains=[Empty] -> Rashi Aspects: [] House 11 [CAPRICORN ]: Lord=SATURN , Contains=[SOOKSHMA_TRISPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [MERCURY, SATURN, SUN] House 12 [AQUARIUS ]: Lord=SATURN , Contains=[MOON, HORA_LAGNA] -> Rashi Aspects: [JUPITER, MARS, VENUS, KETU, RAHU]
Hora Dasa Calculation Output
--- Dasa Start and Progression --- -> Dasa always starts from the Lagna: PISCES -> Counting proceeds according to Prakruti Chakra (backwards (anti-zodiacal)). --- Maraka (Death-Inflicting) Sign Determination --- -> Comparing Bhagadika Karaka (MARS) and Hora Lagna Lord (SATURN). -> The stronger planet is: MARS -> The 3rd, 6th, 8th, and 12th lords from MARS in ARIES are: ['MERCURY', 'MERCURY', 'MARS', 'JUPITER'] -> Primary Maraka for Varshacharya (strongest of 3,6,8,12): MARS -> Multiple lords found with a non-zero tie in conjunctions (1): ['MERCURY', 'JUPITER', 'MARS']. -> The 6th lord from the stronger planet is: MERCURY. -> Adding MERCURY to maraka lords due to Rashi aspect from a node. -> Adding JUPITER to maraka lords due to conjunction with a node. -> Adding MARS to maraka lords due to conjunction with a node. -> The final primary Maraka-inflicting lords are: ['MERCURY', 'JUPITER', 'MARS'] -> Potential Maraka Dasas are of signs: ['ARIES', 'GEMINI', 'VIRGO', 'SAGITTARIUS', 'SCORPIO', 'PISCES'] -> Calculating Maraka Scores (weighted for strongest lord): - ARIES: Score = 9 (Influences: ['SUN', 'SATURN', 'MARS', 'MERCURY', 'KETU']) - GEMINI: Score = 0 (Influences: []) - VIRGO: Score = 0 (Influences: []) - SAGITTARIUS: Score = 0 (Influences: []) - SCORPIO: Score = 7 (Influences: ['SATURN', 'KETU', 'MARS']) - PISCES: Score = 0 (Influences: []) -> The strongest Maraka sign is: ARIES -> Determining Antardasa from the weaker planet (SATURN in SCORPIO). -> The 6th, 8th, and 12th lords are: ['MERCURY', 'JUPITER', 'MARS']. These are all potential death Antardasa lords. --- Hora Dasa Sequence (up to 120 years) --- -> Dasa of PISCES : Starts at 0.00 years (1958-08-29), Duration: 6 years. (START DASA) (Potential Maraka) -> Dasa of AQUARIUS : Starts at 6.00 years (1964-08-29), Duration: 10 years. -> Dasa of CAPRICORN : Starts at 16.00 years (1974-08-29), Duration: 3 years. -> Dasa of SAGITTARIUS: Starts at 19.00 years (1977-08-29), Duration: 11 years. (Potential Maraka) -> Dasa of SCORPIO : Starts at 30.00 years (1988-08-29), Duration: 8 years. (Potential Maraka) -> Dasa of LIBRA : Starts at 38.00 years (1996-08-29), Duration: 10 years. -> Dasa of VIRGO : Starts at 48.00 years (2006-08-29), Duration: 2 years. (Potential Maraka) -> Dasa of LEO : Starts at 50.00 years (2008-08-29), Duration: 12 years. -> Dasa of CANCER : Starts at 62.00 years (2020-08-29), Duration: 6 years. -> Dasa of GEMINI : Starts at 68.00 years (2026-08-29), Duration: 3 years. (Potential Maraka) -> Dasa of TAURUS : Starts at 71.00 years (2029-08-29), Duration: 11 years. -> Dasa of ARIES : Starts at 82.00 years (2040-08-29), Duration: 12 years. ***** STRONGEST MARAKA ***** -> Dasa of PISCES : Starts at 94.00 years (2052-08-29), Duration: 6 years. (Potential Maraka) -> Dasa of AQUARIUS : Starts at 100.00 years (2058-08-29), Duration: 10 years. -> Dasa of CAPRICORN : Starts at 110.00 years (2068-08-29), Duration: 3 years. -> Dasa of SAGITTARIUS: Starts at 113.00 years (2071-08-30), Duration: 11 years. (Potential Maraka) --- Varshacharya Analysis (Yearly Periods) --- -> Starting from Dasa Start Sign (PISCES) and progressing via Prakruti Chakra. -> Maraka Score Legend: 4=Aspected by Pri-Maraka, 3=Trine to Pri-Maraka, 2=Lord Influenced by Pri-Maraka, 1=Owned by Pri-Maraka - Sign : Years (Age) | Malefic Score | Benefic Score | Maraka Score - -----------: --------------------------------------------- | --------------- | --------------- | ------------ - PISCES : 1, 13, 25, 37, 49, 61, 73, 85, 97 | 0 | 0 | 2 - AQUARIUS : 2, 14, 26, 38, 50, 62, 74, 86, 98 | 3 | 3 | 4 - CAPRICORN : 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63, 75, 87, 99 | 3 | 0 | 4 - SAGITTARIUS: 4, 16, 28, 40, 52, 64, 76, 88, 100 | 0 | 0 | 3 - SCORPIO : 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65, 77, 89, 101 | 3 | 1 | 4 - LIBRA : 6, 18, 30, 42, 54, 66, 78, 90, 102 | 3 | 2 | 4 - VIRGO : 7, 19, 31, 43, 55, 67, 79, 91, 103 | 0 | 0 | 2 - LEO : 8, 20, 32, 44, 56, 68, 80, 92, 104 | 5 | 1 | 4 - CANCER : 9, 21, 33, 45, 57, 69, 81, 93, 105 | 1 | 2 | 2 - GEMINI : 10, 22, 34, 46, 58, 70, 82, 94, 106 | 0 | 0 | 3 - TAURUS : 11, 23, 35, 47, 59, 71, 83, 95, 107 | 1 | 2 | 4 - ARIES : 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108 | 5 | 1 | 4 --- Summary of Potential Maraka Periods --- -> Potential Maraka period between ages 0.00 and 6.00 (1958-08-29 to 1964-08-29). -> Potential Maraka period between ages 19.00 and 30.00 (1977-08-29 to 1988-08-29). -> Potential Maraka period between ages 30.00 and 38.00 (1988-08-29 to 1996-08-29). -> Potential Maraka period between ages 48.00 and 50.00 (2006-08-29 to 2008-08-29). -> Potential Maraka period between ages 68.00 and 71.00 (2026-08-29 to 2029-08-29). -> Potential Maraka period between ages 82.00 and 94.00 (2040-08-29 to 2052-08-29). -> Potential Maraka period between ages 94.00 and 100.00 (2052-08-29 to 2058-08-29). -> Potential Maraka period between ages 113.00 and 120.00 (2071-08-30 to 2078-08-29).
Case Study 2: Malcolm X
Actual Age of Passing: 39 years

Astrological Commentary: At passing age 39, the active Hora Dasa sign was Taurus (from 32.0 to 44.0 years). In his Hora chart, Taurus is aspected by Mars and Saturn, indicating a highly dangerous period matching his assassination.

Planetary Placements
--- Natal Chart Analysis --- Lagna is in SAGITTARIUS at 252.12 degrees. Sunrise: 1925-05-19 05:06:47 UTC-06:00-0600 Sunset: 1925-05-19 19:33:49 UTC-06:00-0600 Calculated Hora Lagna is in PISCES. --- House Positions --- House 01 [SAGITTARIUS]: Lord=JUPITER , Contains=[LAGNA, JUPITER(R), GULIKA, MAANDI, KUNDA] -> Rashi Aspects: [MARS] House 02 [CAPRICORN ]: Lord=SATURN , Contains=[KETU, PANCHASPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [SUN, VENUS] House 03 [AQUARIUS ]: Lord=SATURN , Contains=[DEHA_SPHUTA, MRITYU_SPHUTA, SOOKSHMA_TRISPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [MERCURY, SATURN, MOON, RAHU] House 04 [PISCES ]: Lord=JUPITER , Contains=[BEEJA_SPHUTA, KSHETRA_SPHUTA, HORA_LAGNA] -> Rashi Aspects: [JUPITER, MARS] House 05 [ARIES ]: Lord=MARS , Contains=[MOON, MERCURY] -> Rashi Aspects: [] House 06 [TAURUS ]: Lord=VENUS , Contains=[SUN, VENUS] -> Rashi Aspects: [SATURN, KETU, RAHU] House 07 [GEMINI ]: Lord=MERCURY , Contains=[MARS, PRANA_SPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [JUPITER] House 08 [CANCER ]: Lord=MOON , Contains=[RAHU(R)] -> Rashi Aspects: [SUN, VENUS] House 09 [LEO ]: Lord=SUN , Contains=[TRISPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [MERCURY, SATURN, MOON, KETU] House 10 [VIRGO ]: Lord=MERCURY , Contains=[ARUDHA_LAGNA] -> Rashi Aspects: [JUPITER, MARS] House 11 [LIBRA ]: Lord=VENUS , Contains=[SATURN(R), CHATUSSPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [SUN, VENUS] House 12 [SCORPIO ]: Lord=MARS , Contains=[Empty] -> Rashi Aspects: [MERCURY, MOON, KETU, RAHU]
Hora Dasa Calculation Output
--- Dasa Start and Progression --- -> Dasa always starts from the Lagna: SAGITTARIUS -> Counting proceeds according to Prakruti Chakra (forwards (zodiacal)). --- Maraka (Death-Inflicting) Sign Determination --- -> Comparing Bhagadika Karaka (JUPITER) and Hora Lagna Lord (JUPITER). -> The stronger planet is: JUPITER -> The 3rd, 6th, 8th, and 12th lords from JUPITER in SAGITTARIUS are: ['SATURN', 'VENUS', 'MOON', 'MARS'] -> Primary Maraka for Varshacharya (strongest of 3,6,8,12): VENUS -> Multiple lords found with a non-zero tie in conjunctions (1): ['VENUS', 'MOON']. -> The 6th lord from the stronger planet is: VENUS. -> Adding VENUS to maraka lords due to Rashi aspect from a node. -> The final primary Maraka-inflicting lords are: ['VENUS', 'MOON'] -> Potential Maraka Dasas are of signs: ['LIBRA', 'CANCER', 'TAURUS'] -> Calculating Maraka Scores (weighted for strongest lord): - LIBRA: Score = 1 (Influences: ['SUN']) - CANCER: Score = 2 (Influences: ['SUN', 'RAHU']) - TAURUS: Score = 3 (Influences: ['SUN', 'KETU', 'RAHU']) -> The strongest Maraka sign is: TAURUS -> Determining Antardasa from the weaker planet (JUPITER in SAGITTARIUS). -> The 6th, 8th, and 12th lords are: ['VENUS', 'MOON', 'MARS']. These are all potential death Antardasa lords. --- Hora Dasa Sequence (up to 120 years) --- -> Dasa of SAGITTARIUS: Starts at 0.00 years (1925-05-19), Duration: 12 years. (START DASA) -> Dasa of CAPRICORN : Starts at 12.00 years (1937-05-19), Duration: 4 years. -> Dasa of AQUARIUS : Starts at 16.00 years (1941-05-19), Duration: 9 years. -> Dasa of PISCES : Starts at 25.00 years (1950-05-20), Duration: 4 years. -> Dasa of ARIES : Starts at 29.00 years (1954-05-20), Duration: 3 years. -> Dasa of TAURUS : Starts at 32.00 years (1957-05-19), Duration: 12 years. ***** STRONGEST MARAKA ***** -> Dasa of GEMINI : Starts at 44.00 years (1969-05-19), Duration: 11 years. -> Dasa of CANCER : Starts at 55.00 years (1980-05-19), Duration: 4 years. (Potential Maraka) -> Dasa of LEO : Starts at 59.00 years (1984-05-19), Duration: 10 years. -> Dasa of VIRGO : Starts at 69.00 years (1994-05-20), Duration: 6 years. -> Dasa of LIBRA : Starts at 75.00 years (2000-05-19), Duration: 8 years. (Potential Maraka) -> Dasa of SCORPIO : Starts at 83.00 years (2008-05-19), Duration: 6 years. -> Dasa of SAGITTARIUS: Starts at 89.00 years (2014-05-20), Duration: 12 years. -> Dasa of CAPRICORN : Starts at 101.00 years (2026-05-20), Duration: 4 years. -> Dasa of AQUARIUS : Starts at 105.00 years (2030-05-20), Duration: 9 years. -> Dasa of PISCES : Starts at 114.00 years (2039-05-20), Duration: 4 years. -> Dasa of ARIES : Starts at 118.00 years (2043-05-20), Duration: 3 years. --- Varshacharya Analysis (Yearly Periods) --- -> Starting from Dasa Start Sign (SAGITTARIUS) and progressing via Prakruti Chakra. -> Maraka Score Legend: 4=Aspected by Pri-Maraka, 3=Trine to Pri-Maraka, 2=Lord Influenced by Pri-Maraka, 1=Owned by Pri-Maraka - Sign : Years (Age) | Malefic Score | Benefic Score | Maraka Score - -----------: --------------------------------------------- | --------------- | --------------- | ------------ - SAGITTARIUS: 1, 13, 25, 37, 49, 61, 73, 85, 97 | 1 | 1 | 4 - CAPRICORN : 2, 14, 26, 38, 50, 62, 74, 86, 98 | 2 | 1 | 4 - AQUARIUS : 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63, 75, 87, 99 | 3 | 1 | 4 - PISCES : 4, 16, 28, 40, 52, 64, 76, 88, 100 | 1 | 1 | 4 - ARIES : 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65, 77, 89, 101 | 2 | 0 | 4 - TAURUS : 6, 18, 30, 42, 54, 66, 78, 90, 102 | 3 | 2 | 4 - GEMINI : 7, 19, 31, 43, 55, 67, 79, 91, 103 | 1 | 1 | 4 - CANCER : 8, 20, 32, 44, 56, 68, 80, 92, 104 | 2 | 1 | 4 - LEO : 9, 21, 33, 45, 57, 69, 81, 93, 105 | 3 | 1 | 4 - VIRGO : 10, 22, 34, 46, 58, 70, 82, 94, 106 | 1 | 1 | 4 - LIBRA : 11, 23, 35, 47, 59, 71, 83, 95, 107 | 1 | 2 | 4 - SCORPIO : 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108 | 4 | 0 | 4 --- Summary of Potential Maraka Periods --- -> Potential Maraka period between ages 32.00 and 44.00 (1957-05-19 to 1969-05-19). -> Potential Maraka period between ages 55.00 and 59.00 (1980-05-19 to 1984-05-19). -> Potential Maraka period between ages 75.00 and 83.00 (2000-05-19 to 2008-05-19).