Compendium of the Essence of Astrology (1868) - Page 22

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Venus destroys all through its LattaLiterally a "kick." In Jyotisha, this refers to a planet's ability to "kick" or afflict a specific lunar mansion (Nakshatra) located a certain distance from its current position.. The kick of Venus brings loss, while the Moon original: "Kalanidhi," meaning 'ocean of arts' provides peace. This describes the Latta associated with the Sun.

The PataLiterally a "fall" or "node." This refers to specific astronomical points or moments of intersection that are considered spiritually and physically volatile. of Rahu is now described. The stars Magha, Ashlesha, Chitra, Anuradha, and Revati should be counted starting from Ashwini.

Fire, Wind, the Changeable, the Quarrelsome, Death, and the Thoughtful—these are the characteristics of the six types of Pata. By a Pata, even the creator Brahma falls; by a Pata, Vishnu original: "Hari" falls; by a Pata, Shiva original: "Shambhu" falls. Therefore, one must avoid the Pata at all costs. 3

Pushya/Seta? Regarding the Vyatipata defect: In the house where the Moon is situated, if a planet arrives there, an obstruction is known to occur, destroying both good and bad outcomes. A Latta of the Sun starting from Aries causes loss. Mars causes death. The Moon, Rahu, Ketu, and Saturn cause the destruction of the very foundation original: "mula-nasha". So it is heard in the tradition. If a marriage occurs during these times, the couple will not live together even for a month.

Such are the defects. The Latta defect is avoided especially in the Malava country Modern-day Malwa, Central India. The Pata defect is avoided in the Kuru-Jangala region The region around modern Delhi and Haryana. The EkargalaA specific astronomical blockage or "one-spike" defect. is avoided in Kashmir. However, the Vaidhruti defect must be avoided everywhere. 9, 13. Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter in certain placements... Rahu and Ketu act according to their own will. The fourteenth Nakshatra or the seventh house original: "yamitra" from the ascendant is noted; if joined by a benefic planet, it is desired, but if joined by a malefic, it should be avoided. The Moon, Venus, and Jupiter are auspicious makers in the seventh house. Rahu and the Sun in the seventh are also said to be beneficial This may refer to specific exceptions to general rules.

The following diagram depicts planetary 'latta' (kicks) pairings between specific Nakshatras. If a planet is in one of the top stars, it "kicks" the corresponding star below it.

Bha | Kri | Ro | Mri | Aar | Pu | Sha | A | Ma | Pu | U | Ha | Chi

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Mu | | | | | | | | | | | | | Swa

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Re | U | Sha | Pu | Dha | Shra | A | U | Pu | Pu | Mu | Ma | Vi

Abbreviations in the diagram: Bha (Bharani), Kri (Krittika), Ro (Rohini), Mri (Mrigashira), Aar (Ardra), Pu (Punarvasu), Sha (Pushya), A (Ashlesha), Ma (Magha), Pu (Purva Phalguni), U (Uttara Phalguni), Ha (Hasta), Chi (Chitra). Bottom row: Re (Revati), U (Uttara Bhadrapada), Sha (Purva Bhadrapada), Pu (Shatabhisha), Dha (Dhanishta), Shra (Shravana), A (Abhijit), U (Uttara Ashada), Pu (Purva Ashada), Mu (Mula), Ma (Jyeshtha), Vi (Vishakha).