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Varnada Dasa Analysis

Overview of the Dasa System

Varnada Dasa is a specialized longevity system based on the calculation of the Varnada Lagna—a point derived by adding or subtracting the Lagna and Hora Lagna longitudes depending on the sign modality. The Dasa duration for each sign is calculated from the distance to the Varnada Lagna, and death is predicted in signs aspecting or occupied by the Varnada Lagna's maraka points.

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: Marilyn Monroe
Actual Age of Passing: 36 years

Astrological Commentary: At passing age 36, the active Varnada Dasa sign was Libra (from 27.0 to 37.0 years). The Varnada Lagna is Gemini, and the Libra period is heavily aspected by the Varnada maraka points, leading to her passing.

Planetary Placements
--- Natal Chart Analysis --- Lagna is in CANCER at 110.26 degrees. Sunrise: 1926-06-01 04:47:07 UTC-08:00-0800 Sunset: 1926-06-01 18:54:12 UTC-08:00-0800 Calculated Hora Lagna is in PISCES. --- House Positions --- House 01 [CANCER ]: Lord=MOON , Contains=[LAGNA] -> Rashi Aspects: [MERCURY, SUN, JUPITER, MARS] House 02 [LEO ]: Lord=SUN , Contains=[GULIKA] -> Rashi Aspects: [SATURN, VENUS, MOON] House 03 [VIRGO ]: Lord=MERCURY , Contains=[MAANDI] -> Rashi Aspects: [KETU, RAHU] House 04 [LIBRA ]: Lord=VENUS , Contains=[SATURN(R), KSHETRA_SPHUTA, TRISPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [MERCURY, SUN, JUPITER, MARS] House 05 [SCORPIO ]: Lord=MARS , Contains=[CHATUSSPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [VENUS, MOON] House 06 [SAGITTARIUS]: Lord=JUPITER , Contains=[KETU, SOOKSHMA_TRISPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [RAHU] House 07 [CAPRICORN ]: Lord=SATURN , Contains=[MOON, KUNDA] -> Rashi Aspects: [MERCURY, SUN] House 08 [AQUARIUS ]: Lord=SATURN , Contains=[MARS, JUPITER, MRITYU_SPHUTA, PANCHASPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [SATURN, VENUS] House 09 [PISCES ]: Lord=JUPITER , Contains=[BEEJA_SPHUTA, PRANA_SPHUTA, DEHA_SPHUTA, HORA_LAGNA] -> Rashi Aspects: [KETU, RAHU] House 10 [ARIES ]: Lord=MARS , Contains=[VENUS, ARUDHA_LAGNA] -> Rashi Aspects: [JUPITER, MARS] House 11 [TAURUS ]: Lord=VENUS , Contains=[SUN, MERCURY] -> Rashi Aspects: [SATURN, MOON] House 12 [GEMINI ]: Lord=MERCURY , Contains=[RAHU(R)] -> Rashi Aspects: [KETU]
Varnada Dasa Calculation Output
-> Calculated Hora Lagna: PISCES -> Calculated Varnada Lagna: GEMINI -> Dasa Start Sign (Stronger of Lagna/Hora Lagna): CANCER -> Exception: GEMINI is occupied by a node. Dasa sequence follows Vikruti Chakra. --- Maraka Dasa Determination --- - Malefic associations for trine sign GEMINI: 2 - Malefic associations for trine sign LIBRA: 3 - Malefic associations for trine sign AQUARIUS: 1 -> Potential Maraka Signs (Trines to Varnada): ['GEMINI', 'LIBRA', 'AQUARIUS'] -> Strongest Maraka Sign (Most Afflicted): LIBRA --- Varnada Dasa Sequence (108 Year Cycle) --- -> Dasa of CANCER : Starts at 0.00 years (1926-06-01), Duration: 12.00 years. (START DASA) -> Dasa of LEO : Starts at 12.00 years (1938-06-01), Duration: 5.00 years. -> Dasa of VIRGO : Starts at 17.00 years (1943-06-01), Duration: 10.00 years. -> Dasa of LIBRA : Starts at 27.00 years (1953-06-01), Duration: 10.00 years. ***** STRONGEST MARAKA ***** -> Dasa of SCORPIO : Starts at 37.00 years (1963-06-01), Duration: 10.00 years. -> Dasa of SAGITTARIUS: Starts at 47.00 years (1973-06-01), Duration: 4.00 years. -> Dasa of CAPRICORN : Starts at 51.00 years (1977-06-01), Duration: 3.00 years. -> Dasa of AQUARIUS : Starts at 54.00 years (1980-05-31), Duration: 2.00 years. (Potential Maraka) -> Dasa of PISCES : Starts at 56.00 years (1982-06-01), Duration: 9.00 years. -> Dasa of ARIES : Starts at 65.00 years (1991-06-01), Duration: 2.00 years. -> Dasa of TAURUS : Starts at 67.00 years (1993-06-01), Duration: 11.00 years. -> Dasa of GEMINI : Starts at 78.00 years (2004-05-31), Duration: 10.00 years. (Potential Maraka) -> Dasa of CANCER : Starts at 88.00 years (2014-06-01), Duration: 12.00 years. -> Dasa of LEO : Starts at 100.00 years (2026-06-01), Duration: 5.00 years. -> Dasa of VIRGO : Starts at 105.00 years (2031-06-01), Duration: 3.00 years. --- Varshacharya Analysis (Yearly Periods) --- -> Starting from Dasa Start Sign (CANCER) and progressing via VIKRUTI Chakra. -> Maraka Score Legend: 2=Trine to Varnada, 1=Aspected by Varnada - Sign : Years (Age) | Maraka Score - -----------: --------------------------------------------- | ------------ - CANCER : 1, 13, 25, 37, 49, 61, 73, 85, 97 | 0 - LEO : 2, 14, 26, 38, 50, 62, 74, 86, 98 | 0 - VIRGO : 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63, 75, 87, 99 | 1 - LIBRA : 4, 16, 28, 40, 52, 64, 76, 88, 100 | 2 - SCORPIO : 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65, 77, 89, 101 | 0 - SAGITTARIUS: 6, 18, 30, 42, 54, 66, 78, 90, 102 | 1 - CAPRICORN : 7, 19, 31, 43, 55, 67, 79, 91, 103 | 0 - AQUARIUS : 8, 20, 32, 44, 56, 68, 80, 92, 104 | 2 - PISCES : 9, 21, 33, 45, 57, 69, 81, 93, 105 | 1 - ARIES : 10, 22, 34, 46, 58, 70, 82, 94, 106 | 0 - TAURUS : 11, 23, 35, 47, 59, 71, 83, 95, 107 | 0 - GEMINI : 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108 | 2 --- Potentially Critical Varshacharya Years (within Maraka Dasas) --- -> Years with Malefic Score > 1: 28, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 55, 79, 81, 83, 84, 85, 87, 88 --- Summary of Potential Maraka Periods --- -> Potential Maraka period between ages 27 and 37 (1953-06-01 to 1963-06-01). -> Potential Maraka period between ages 54 and 56 (1980-05-31 to 1982-06-01). -> Potential Maraka period between ages 78 and 88 (2004-05-31 to 2014-06-01).
Case Study 2: Ryan Dunn
Actual Age of Passing: 34 years

Astrological Commentary: At passing age 34, the active Varnada Dasa sign was Aquarius (from 29.0 to 39.0 years). The Varnada Lagna is Gemini, and the Aquarius Dasa is aspected by major malefic and maraka planets, aligning with his fatal car crash.

Planetary Placements
--- Natal Chart Analysis --- Lagna is in LIBRA at 204.90 degrees. Sunrise: 1977-06-11 05:59:28 UTC-04:00-0400 Sunset: 1977-06-11 20:54:39 UTC-04:00-0400 Calculated Hora Lagna is in CANCER. --- House Positions --- House 01 [LIBRA ]: Lord=VENUS , Contains=[LAGNA, SOOKSHMA_TRISPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [MERCURY, SUN, JUPITER] House 02 [SCORPIO ]: Lord=MARS , Contains=[Empty] -> Rashi Aspects: [SATURN, VENUS, MOON, MARS] House 03 [SAGITTARIUS]: Lord=JUPITER , Contains=[TRISPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [KETU, RAHU] House 04 [CAPRICORN ]: Lord=SATURN , Contains=[Empty] -> Rashi Aspects: [MERCURY, SUN, JUPITER] House 05 [AQUARIUS ]: Lord=SATURN , Contains=[CHATUSSPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [SATURN, VENUS, MOON, MARS] House 06 [PISCES ]: Lord=JUPITER , Contains=[KETU] -> Rashi Aspects: [RAHU] House 07 [ARIES ]: Lord=MARS , Contains=[MOON, MARS, VENUS, PRANA_SPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [] House 08 [TAURUS ]: Lord=VENUS , Contains=[SUN, MERCURY, JUPITER, GULIKA, KUNDA] -> Rashi Aspects: [SATURN] House 09 [GEMINI ]: Lord=MERCURY , Contains=[MAANDI, KSHETRA_SPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [KETU, RAHU] House 10 [CANCER ]: Lord=MOON , Contains=[SATURN, ARUDHA_LAGNA, DEHA_SPHUTA, MRITYU_SPHUTA, HORA_LAGNA] -> Rashi Aspects: [MERCURY, SUN, JUPITER] House 11 [LEO ]: Lord=SUN , Contains=[BEEJA_SPHUTA, PANCHASPHUTA] -> Rashi Aspects: [VENUS, MOON, MARS] House 12 [VIRGO ]: Lord=MERCURY , Contains=[RAHU(R)] -> Rashi Aspects: [KETU]
Varnada Dasa Calculation Output
-> Calculated Hora Lagna: CANCER -> Calculated Varnada Lagna: GEMINI -> Dasa Start Sign (Stronger of Lagna/Hora Lagna): CANCER -> Dasa sequence follows Prakruti Chakra (forwards for odd, backwards for even start sign). --- Maraka Dasa Determination --- - Malefic associations for trine sign GEMINI: 2 - Malefic associations for trine sign LIBRA: 2 - Malefic associations for trine sign AQUARIUS: 3 -> Potential Maraka Signs (Trines to Varnada): ['GEMINI', 'LIBRA', 'AQUARIUS'] -> Strongest Maraka Sign (Most Afflicted): AQUARIUS --- Varnada Dasa Sequence (108 Year Cycle) --- -> Dasa of CANCER : Starts at 0.00 years (1977-06-11), Duration: 8.00 years. (START DASA) -> Dasa of GEMINI : Starts at 8.00 years (1985-06-11), Duration: 6.00 years. (Potential Maraka) -> Dasa of TAURUS : Starts at 14.00 years (1991-06-12), Duration: 5.00 years. -> Dasa of ARIES : Starts at 19.00 years (1996-06-11), Duration: 6.00 years. -> Dasa of PISCES : Starts at 25.00 years (2002-06-12), Duration: 4.00 years. -> Dasa of AQUARIUS : Starts at 29.00 years (2006-06-12), Duration: 10.00 years. ***** STRONGEST MARAKA ***** -> Dasa of CAPRICORN : Starts at 39.00 years (2016-06-11), Duration: 2.00 years. -> Dasa of SAGITTARIUS: Starts at 41.00 years (2018-06-12), Duration: 10.00 years. -> Dasa of SCORPIO : Starts at 51.00 years (2028-06-11), Duration: 11.00 years. -> Dasa of LIBRA : Starts at 62.00 years (2039-06-12), Duration: 12.00 years. (Potential Maraka) -> Dasa of VIRGO : Starts at 74.00 years (2051-06-12), Duration: 10.00 years. -> Dasa of LEO : Starts at 84.00 years (2061-06-11), Duration: 12.00 years. -> Dasa of CANCER : Starts at 96.00 years (2073-06-11), Duration: 8.00 years. -> Dasa of GEMINI : Starts at 104.00 years (2081-06-11), Duration: 4.00 years. (Potential Maraka) --- Varshacharya Analysis (Yearly Periods) --- -> Starting from Dasa Start Sign (CANCER) and progressing via PRAKRUTI Chakra. -> Maraka Score Legend: 2=Trine to Varnada, 1=Aspected by Varnada - Sign : Years (Age) | Maraka Score - -----------: --------------------------------------------- | ------------ - CANCER : 1, 13, 25, 37, 49, 61, 73, 85, 97 | 0 - GEMINI : 2, 14, 26, 38, 50, 62, 74, 86, 98 | 2 - TAURUS : 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63, 75, 87, 99 | 0 - ARIES : 4, 16, 28, 40, 52, 64, 76, 88, 100 | 0 - PISCES : 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65, 77, 89, 101 | 1 - AQUARIUS : 6, 18, 30, 42, 54, 66, 78, 90, 102 | 2 - CAPRICORN : 7, 19, 31, 43, 55, 67, 79, 91, 103 | 0 - SAGITTARIUS: 8, 20, 32, 44, 56, 68, 80, 92, 104 | 1 - SCORPIO : 9, 21, 33, 45, 57, 69, 81, 93, 105 | 0 - LIBRA : 10, 22, 34, 46, 58, 70, 82, 94, 106 | 2 - VIRGO : 11, 23, 35, 47, 59, 71, 83, 95, 107 | 1 - LEO : 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108 | 0 --- Potentially Critical Varshacharya Years (within Maraka Dasas) --- -> Years with Malefic Score > 1: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 105, 106, 107, 108 --- Summary of Potential Maraka Periods --- -> Potential Maraka period between ages 8 and 14 (1985-06-11 to 1991-06-12). -> Potential Maraka period between ages 29 and 39 (2006-06-12 to 2016-06-11). -> Potential Maraka period between ages 62 and 74 (2039-06-12 to 2051-06-12). -> Potential Maraka period between ages 104 and 108 (2081-06-11 to 2085-06-11).