Last Updated on March 26, 2024 by astrologerbydefault
A short post today.
The 9th house is the house of luck, divine blessings, your auspicious merits from your past lives, guidance of the Guru, ancestors, the help you get from your seniors etc (post here).
Jyotish is a Vedang and we use it to know more about our own selves. When you go to an astrologer to know about your horoscope, you are doing it because the power of your 9th house inspires you to do so. In most Indian languages, we address Jyotishis as Guru-ji, ie we request guidance from the Parmeshwar in the form of a reading. When you go to an astrologer you are actually asking for divine guidance. You want to change your luck. You want to power on your blessings from your past lives. An auspicious 9th house is necessary if you want to seek answers and also to get the appropriate ones.
A genuine Jyotishi is blessed with the Jyotish Vidya. He knows that if he puts price on it, the negative karma of the clients will attach to him. He can only accept Dakshina which is willingly offered by the client before he asks any question. Further, it is never binding on the Jyotishi to answer any questions put to him. A Jyotishi can never be forced to answer.
Earlier, if you wanted to consult a Jyotishi, you would go to him on an auspicious day. Offer him some flowers, fruit, money, betel leaves if you could, a Namaskar with gratitude and ask your question. He would not check how much money you had given or ask for more. He would answer to the best of his capacity (his 1-5-9 houses) and as per the punya/ auspicious merits (9th house) of the client. The only reason where he would refuse to answer, was if the omens, Shakun, were unfavourable. Omens are linked to the workings of the 9th house of the querent.
Shakun are important in the practice of Jyotish. A Jyotishi is also called a Daivednya, ie someone who can fathom the destiny, fate, predestined events, tangles of karma, Will of the Universe etc. (This is mainly connected to the 9th house of the client.) When you understand that you are exploring the workings of intelligent consciousness, you realise that the environment around you also offers answers. In fact the querent himself carries the answers with him. There are several books on Shakun which you can refer to. Shakun are also discussed in books on Prashna.
Shakun can be anything, the items which the client has offered to the astrologer, the gestures that the client makes as he is asking the question, the first word that the client speaks, the sound of birds/ animals in the area etc. This includes observing your own self, the Swar in your own breath can give you so many answers if you are aware. Intuition should always be acknowledged, this is also a part of the Shakun, ie if you or the client feels uneasy, confused, there is a sense of weight, stifling energy,Ā disturbing images flash in your mind or you feel positive, happy etc. Or some object falls down or if there is an accident on the street or you hear people arguing somewhere or you hear soothing music from the room next to yours.
All these things indicate the energy of the moment and hint at the answer to the questions. So when a client approaches an astrologer with a question, his behaviour, your own behaviour and the environment together subtly supply the answers even without referring to the charts. While reading for a client with a strong 9th house, there will be powerful and obvious Shakun during the reading. And a Jyotishi with a powerful 5th house will be more capable in understanding them. In the Mahabharat, the King of Gandhar was an expert at reading omens so was given the title ‘Shakuni’.Ā
Jyotish is not for everyone. Divination tools work only for those charts who have an auspicious Dharma trikon. The 1st 5th 9th houses have to be powerful, especially the 9th house. The 9th house and its lord indicate the strength of your blessings. The help that you get. Getting a proper reading is a help from the Universe on a grand scale. In your study sample (post here), observe people who have a damaged 9th house/lord and then observe people who have a strong 9th house/lord. There will be a very marked difference in these two types of people. Unexpected support, lucky choices, a random event which helps, a nudge from the Universe at the right time, the 9th house plays a subtle and pivotal role in life.
The āluckā that your 9th house represents, manifests as guidance from the astrologer. That critical spark of luck is provided by the Jyotishi, who is reading your chart at this time. If your 9th house is damaged at birth, then advice given by astrologers will rarely work for you. You might not believe in divination methods, thus not approach astrologers in the first place. The 9th house is so important that even if your 9th lord in transit gets debilitated or unfavourably placed etc, you will not be able to make full use of the astrologerās guidance. However even for those who have a damaged 9th house/lord at birth, if he gains some power in transit, then for this time duration you will temporarily be more lucky in life.
This concept also works for the astrologer himself. A good astrologer will have a powerful Dharma trikon in his birth chart. Especially the 5th house has to be very auspicious. The 5th house/lord is connected to Mantra-siddhi (post here). ‘Mantra’ is a Sanskrit word which also means discussions, advice and guidance. To be able to give good advice, the 5th house has to support you. The 1st house is the overall personality. You have to look convincing enough for people to approach and seek help from you. And finally your 9th house is your own ability to be the respected senior, peer, teacher, guide. But even if you have this auspiciousness in your birth chart, the ability to divine varies with the Mahadasha and the transits.
Observe your own self and note how the Dasha/ transits affect your ability to read. Eg when my Dharmesh, ie 9th lord gets combust or retrograde, debilitated or afflicted by malefics in transit, I do not feel inclined to do readings. I obviously can if I need to, but it feels like a chore. When he comes out of these effects, I feel the change within me, things start flowing again. I wrote my maximum posts when my Mantresh, ie 5th lord was favourably placed in relation to my 5th house. Creativity was on an all time high and I was driven to write. And when my Lagnesh, ie 1st lord is debilitated in transit, I simply do not think about charts, my past lives karma comes up demanding my attention. The best, ie divinely inspired readings, are when the Dharma trikon gets power in transit. When this happens, I donāt even need to see the horoscopes, the required information just flashes before me.Ā
Thus if the astrologer you are consulting is going through a bad period, he will not be able to answer your questions appropriately. And you might need to take a second opinion from someone else. Generally during such adverse periods, a genuine astrologer will not take clients and focus on setting his own energy right.Ā
And if a competent astrologerās readings fail to work for you, donāt blame Jyotish or the astrologer. Instead do some remedies for your 9th house and things will fall into place automatically.
63 responses to “How divination works and the 9th house”
Thank you Ma’am… Happy New Year to you and your family… Looking forward to your upcoming articles… Yayy š
Hi there
Wishing you and your family a happy 2021 too
Namaste Madam,
I sincerely wish you and your family a happy 2021. Thanks sincerely for this post. Based on the post, I had a humble query, so my 9th house lord is Venus combust in my D-1 , both Surya and Venus are in Pushkar navamsa in a Kendra, I don’t know if these point to a good aptitude in astrology. I would be grateful to know your valuable opinion.
Best regards,
Anand
Hi there
Wishing you and your family a happy 2021..
9th lord combust is ok. Read my posts on understanding combustion to know its real significance.
Also check the power of the 5th and 1st houses.
If u want to learn astrology do it systematically. I wrote a post in this too.
Learn to use the choghadiya and the moon transits to begin with .
Practice and u will get it
This is such a beautiful article. It affirms the humanity of the astrologer, too, and how there are so many factors behind a reading. A reading is almost like so many events and forces aligning. Thanks for sharing your experiences, because in them I can see some of mine too…all the highs and lows that come with readings. Also helps me/the reader know that we are just devices for the Universe to work through! Would Saturn in 5th Pisces somehow point at karmic connection to readings? Wishing a blessed 2021 for you and yours. š
Hi there
Saturn in 5th pisces gives a sense of guilt without knowing why. its possible tht you do reading with this context.
Doing readings fr others is always related to karma, else why would someone consciously choose to do this! Its not a nice nor a pleasent experience.
And doing readings is just one part if the 5th house there is so much more to it. If u have crossed 36yrs of age this house will give its full results.
Just 3 hours back I was thinking maam should post an article, then she will open up her comment box and I can wish.. Happy new year maam. The universe does listenš
Hi there
Wishing you and your family a happy 2021 too..
maybe it was ur thought as i wrote this post very randomly today and posted it without rereading it. I think there would b dome grammatical errors in this š
And i have put in a new page just fr the comments where the comments section is always on.
A very useful Article thanks a lot and i always wait for your new posts. Wish you A Very Very Happy New Year 2021.
Hi there
Wishing you and your family a happy 2021 too ..
Iāve been waiting for a new post and receiving one today was cherry on top to start the new year with – wish you and your family a great year ahead!
A short question- if the Dharmesh is exalted but if the 9th house hosts Ketu, does it make the matters of this house inauspicious?
Thank you for sharing this wealth of knowledge!
Hi there
Wishing you and your family a happy 2021.
Ketu is good in 9th. In fact every graha performs well in the 9th house. Exalted 9th lord is excellent.
Feels great to receive a response from you thatās not only positive but also prompt!
Thank you!
Look forward to learning more š
Thanks very much for this guidance Madam, Namaste.
Namaste mam my question is regarding one of your earlier posts about cancer ascendant.. I have read that post many times and I have few questions…you say that though cancer as a sign is shy and gentle..yet descendant on Capricorn gives a core of harshness..is there a way we can manifest this hidden power in a positive and constructive way.. derive something solid and tangible out of it..also if in event of marriage the 7 house in Capricorn is activated.. what about the 7 house of the spouse?Who reflects the qualities represented by it..or the power of saturn supersedes all?
Hi there
If you have cancer ascendant people around you observe them, they will be very alert to what is happening to them, they will react to insults and slights. But will not be bothered about how their behaviour affects others around them. This is what i meant by a core of harshness, they are essentially self-centered in a typical way.
The 7th house does not get ‘activated’ by marriage. it is always active.
The 7th house is not just marriage. https://psychologicallyastrology.com/2020/01/27/the-7th-house-self-home-partners-and-profession/
They should marry only after checking the horoscopes. This will reduce a lot of issues in their lives.
And finally Saturn is Saturn, the force of your own karma which demands rebalancing.
In my opinion, cancer ascendant people must do some regular spiritual practice in order to live a well adjusted life. no other option for them. if you can put a routine on this and do this reguarly, Saturn will accept this self-regulation.
this can allow the rest of the 7th house things to function in a more balanced way.
but it is difficult for the cancer asc personality to accept or stick to routine.
so try to analyse how you can work things for yourself
One of the best things that happened in my life in 2020 was discovering your blog.
Really grateful for sharing the wealth of knowledge with us and guiding us š
Wish you a Very Happy 2021.
Thanks,
Deep
Hi there
wishing you a happy 2021 too.
Namaste
I have a great interest in the Vedic study of omens. Would you recommend a good souse for study?
Hi there
Books on prashna cover Shakuns
Just before switching off I thought let me check if you have posted and was so happy!!….thank you!!…In the comments you have mentioned the traits of a cancer ascendant.. absolutely true…I see it in myself…I have Rahu in the 5th house with 5th lord in exaltation in Capricorn and Sun, Jupiter and Moon in Pisces in the 9th…have been struggling to keep up with kriya practice but then came across your blog and was inspired to start a simple daily spiritual practice. Seriously your writing is one of the best things to happen to me this lockdown.
Wishing you a very Happy 2021!!
Dear Ma’am, if you could please clarify this. I have Saturn in my 12th house in vipreet Raj yog with mercury in 8th also Moon is my atmakaraka. I have tremendous fears about the health of everyone around me, I tend to worry for them more than they do for themselves and sometimes it nearly makes me paranoid. I really wish to overcome this, I try my best to remain calm but am overcome. Would chanting Shani Mantra help. I apologise if my query is inappropriate. Thank you.
Hi there
https://psychologicallyastrology.com/2021/01/07/karma-and-saturn-in-the-twelve-houses/
you can do any of the remedies for saturn if you wish,
but also tru to understand why this is and thus overcome it
Dear Mam
I have 9th lord (sun) in 12th house with saturn (15 deg apart) and the sun is debilitated in navamsa. No planets in 9th house but 12th house get drishti of jupiter and rahu from 4th
What do you suggest as a remedy? Would a remedy even work with a damaged 9th lord?
Thank you
Hi there
Yes, the remedy will work if u do it with intention.
Worship ur kul devata family deity
Thank you so much Tejaswini ji for a grant opening of 2021 with this post! Ever grateful for your wisdom & the kindness to share it with the needy onesš
Wish you and yours a very happy healthy & blessed 2021!
Wondering about a retrograde Dharmesh in 8th house(Leo).. it would be great if you can shed some light on this š
Thanks!
Hi there
i have written a lot about the 8th house and the planets placed in it
also on the nature of the retrograde planets, analyse your life patterns yourself,
retrograde mercury dharmesh in leo is good, he will give an intense wish for doing some things and sucesses too, just aviod getting worried frustrated about it,
Thanks much Maām for your prompt response & advice šš
Hello Mam, wishing you happy, healthy and prosperous year 2021 and beyond. Thank you once again for this amazing article. I always had this question about 9 th house lord sun and if you can kindly give me more insight into this,
I am Sagittarius ascendent as per birth time rectification, my 8th lord cancer moon is in 10th house and my 7th and 10th lord Mercury is in 12 th house in conjunction with 9th lord sun and Ketu in scorpio. Mars (Capricorn) in 2nd house, mars is lord of 12 & 5. Does this indicate any further changes in regards to career/ further study. Jupiter/ Venus conjunction in 1st house, rahu in 6th house and Saturn libra in 11th house.
Thank you.
Namaste Madam. Very fruitful description of Dharma trikon pertaining to chart reading. Current conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn may have any impact on this .
Regards
Dr Yugal Tak
Hi there
work it out for yourself using this as a baseline
https://psychologicallyastrology.com/2020/11/13/jupiter-transiting-capricorn-2020-21/
Happy New Year & thank you so much for writing this blog! I am studying Jyotish via online classes, but your blog has helped to fill in the blanks and has helped to explain many concepts that I have had confusion about.
If the 9th house is the badhaksthan, and the 9th lord is in the 6th? Does this mean issues of the 9th will obstruct? Iām having a hard time figuring out if thereās any fortune at all associated with such a 9th house. Appreciate any insight you may wish to offer. Thank you š
Hi there
https://psychologicallyastrology.com/2019/02/11/badhak-rashis-signs-which-trouble/
https://psychologicallyastrology.com/2018/11/13/results-of-planets-placed-in-the-6th-house/
the jupiter in 6th house part will apply to some extent
Dearest Tejaswiniji,
Wishing you and your loved ones a very, very happy, safe, prosperous and blessed New Yearšš»ā„ļø
Thanks for another splendid articlešš» This reminded me of a shakun that happened during a prashna reading last year. I have paid attention and have had experiences of omens for the past many years. Some omens I noticed but didn’t understand until after the incident. I am learning. I would love to read books on Prashna to learn more about shakunsš
I read today in an astronomy article that the Earth will be reaching the closest point to the sun today evening. What could be the result of such an astronomical event from astrology point of view?
Thanks for replying to my queries on healing in a previous post. There was no reply option there, so couldn’t respond. I read the links you posted there and they answered my queries very wellšā„ļø
Looking forward to reading many more articles from you this year and learning morešš»
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Hi there
wishing a happy 2021 to you too..
I dont think this astronomical fact makes any difference to the readings,
but this margashirsh month is always considered very auspicious, this could be one of the reasons perhaps?
Hello, 1st time at this site and absorbed in writings. Was seeking advise on forthcoming Jupiter MD and Venus AD. I have had a life long interest/preoccupation/belief in Jyotish and sought advise of a few astrologers over last decade .
Venus L1st house and placed in 8th/Taurus + Saturn L5th house and placed in 4th/Capricorn + Mercury L9th house and placed in 9th/Gemini. Saturn also L4th and placed in 4th.
I have never received a satisfactory guidance or accurate prediction from an astrologer for last 10 years during intense career/financial/marriage/family turmoil. Prior to that also hard to judge but life was blessed/lucky in many ways but still major ups and downs. Overall experience with Astrology has been unsatisfying. Would this be expected despite my significant seeking?
Thank you and best wishes for the NY
Maam in your article you had already described how to do the dhanvantri homa and mantra. I wanted to ask you if I want to do the homa for another persons health ( not for myself) , can I state the mantra as it is with the intention that it is intended for that person or does that mantra change when doing for someone else? Please guide me.
Hi there
you can specify this intention at the first step with the water.
the mantra remains the same,
you can also give them the vibhuti in a paper packet. so they can use it for the next 15days or so.
Thank you maam
Yet another of my doubts maam. You had written in an article that the worst situation for a soul whose wrong doings far exceeded any redemption is that it will stay inert till dissolution of universe. Are we to then think that most souls will reach the original source of creation before that event occurs.
Even though the deepest desire of every soul maybe to discover itself, we don’t see much of that in our daily lives in people we meet on daily basis.
Would that mean the quality of Individuals would eventually improve and hence merge into the source or so many souls would be in eternal inertia because they are beyond repair. Sorry if the question is broad ended.
Hi there
There are so many parallel existences and dimensions.
Freedom of choice is available to all. If some soul wants to experience the Timir Andh its ok. It will remain there till mahapralaya.
If some soul wants to experience kramamukti and remain in the Lok of the deities its ok. It will remain there till mahapralaya too.
Sadyo mukti, Realisation of the Advaita is very rare.
Thats why the Leela continues. If Sadyo mukti was so easy to attain there would b no Game of Creation.
Excellent article. I think I have never had any luck with astrologers so far and now I know Why. I never feel any connection with them. This year I got my reading from two astrologers and they both suggested I study astrology as I will make a good astrologer. I do love helping people so I thought why not try but after buying their courses I realized I do not like predicting and spreading bad news and its too complicated to fully grasp in a timely manner. It’s an ongoing process. I requested to withdraw from one course and I was suggested since I am going through my Sade-sati and following my Sade-sati comes my saturn Mahadasha so learning astrology will be beneficial. Truly this doesn’t sound right to me. Then again I don’t know astrology but my commonsense tells me otherwise. So at this time I am enjoying reading your blog. Building courage to withdraw from the course. You are a gem. So blessed to found your blog.
Namaskar ma’am,
I recently started reading your blogs. They are very informative and Intersting. I got lot of my answers.
I am very curious about beej mantras of nine planets. Can we recite them on their particular days or should we take consultantation and follow certain procedures. I heard that beej mantras never do any harm, however I would like to know your opinion.
Will eagerly wait for your reply.
Thank you
Regards
Hi there
I have written about this in my several posts on mantras beej mantras etc
Use the index page to locate them.
If u really feel like reciting them u can as per ur wish. But pronounce them properly
Hello, 1st time at this site and absorbed in your authoritative writings. Came seeking advise on my current Jupiter MD and soon Venus AD. I have had a life long interest/preoccupation/belief in Jyotish and sought advise of a few astrologers over last decade .
Venus L1st house and placed in 8th/Taurus + Saturn L5th house and placed in 4th/Capricorn + Mercury L9th house and placed in 9th/Gemini. Saturn also L4th and placed in 4th. Both Jupiter & Saturn are retro in natal chart.
I have never really succeeded in obtaining a satisfactory guidance or accurate prediction from an astrologer for last 10 years during intense career/financial/marriage/family turmoil. Prior to that also hard to judge but life was blessed/lucky in many ways but still major ups and downs. Overall experience with Astrology has been unsatisfying. Would this be expected from my 1,5, 9 placements despite my significant seeking?
Thank you and best wishes for the NY
Hi there
have you crossed 36yrs of age? Saturn will give better results after tht.
venus is ok, mercury is ok, saturn yogkarak in 4th is also ok. they will all give good results.
do the pujas of your family deity, kul devata , if you feel like it listen/recite Shri Sukta daily.
jupiter is a functional malefic for libra asc, so results are average during this time. 3rd 6th house things are in the forefront also the house which he occupies, dasha period of the 6th lord is always tiring
i have written a lot of posts on almost all these topics , do use the index page
libra ascendant
8th house
planets in 8th house
jupiter as a over rater benefic
venus jupiter togther
yogkaraks
Vimshottari dashas of the house rulers etc
Thank you. Yes, crossed 36yrs long ago…Your guidance is much appreciated and I will follow-up on suggested articles.
Hello Mam, wishing you happy, healthy and prosperous year 2021 and beyond. Thank you once again for this amazing article. I always had this question about 9 th house lord sun and if you can kindly give me more insight into this,
I am Sagittarius ascendent as per birth time rectification, my 8th lord cancer moon is in 10th house and my 7th and 10th lord Mercury is in 12 th house in conjunction with 9th lord sun and Ketu in scorpio. Mars (Capricorn) in 2nd house, mars is lord of 12 & 5. Does this indicate any further changes in regards to career/ further study. Sagittarius Jupiter/ Venus conjunction in 1st house, taurus rahu in 6th house and Saturn libra in 11th house. I am running Jupiter mahadasha and Saturn antardasha, turned 36 in November 2020.
Thank you.
Dearest T,
Wishing you a wonderful joyous new year and to your family. Also to the admins of this blog & fellow readers. I hope this year brings strength, wisdom and positive energy to you.
Love, peace and sincerest well wishes.
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XOX
As in the comments , One of the best things happened to me in 2020 is finding your blog..so true.Happy newyear…š
Namaste Tejaswini ji,
Yet another doubt on the placement of planets in the birth chart… this needs to be based on the bhav chalit system, correct?
Thanks š
Hi there
yes
Thank youš
For some reason, my basic birth chart & reading done sometime back by an astrologer hasnāt really incorporated this bhav chalit shifting in the so called ābhava chartā by him!!š¤ not sure what paddhati he may have used..! Luckily thereās only one planet (Jupiter) that would be affected by this shift.
Maam when the soul exits from martya lok and goes to pitr lok, when it gets accompanied by soul group, does the group refer to it’s direct lineage people, or people at the same level of evolution in that particular lok? Because people in that lineage would also have different evolutionary levels( for eg a bandits grandson may be a sanyasi). So what does soul group accompaning a soul refer to?
Hi there
Souls with interconnected karma
By doing Dhyana, one can burn karma/ karmic seeds & vasanas right! Does that mean certain prarabdha karma are eradicated from the baggage that they neednāt happen anymore and one is free from those karma forever? Would you be able to kindly clarify please?
Thanks š
Hi there
the prarabdha karma has to be endured/enjoyed as long as this body exists, no way out.
but when you do your spiritual practice, you reduce its intensity and effects on you,
eg possible fracture is reduced to a simple sprain. max reduction of intensity is when you experience stuff in dreams.
Also, when we request a reading, is it necessary to give the current location of the native? Is that a requirement for an accurate reading?
Thank youš
Hi there
no need
Thank you dearšš
Namaste š TejaswiniJi,
Wish you and your family along with all blog readers a happy healthy peaceful and prosperous 2021!
It was great discovering your blog in 2020. Silver lining to an otherwise challenging year!
Look forward to learning more in 2021!
Namaste š
Makarand
Hey its Pranav Dawkhar.
Just read the scorpio ascendent and scorpio post.
My D1 is Scorpio asc with Pluto in the Asc & D9 is virgo Asc i believe with Jupiter in the ascendent.
Well i have mastered the prana control about 2 years ago. Im 22y/o now.
I will 100% rememeber to master material + spiritual on Extremes, even if its impossible.
Sensual? well…I practically i just push buttons now for that “sensual vs spiritual” ecstacy oragasms, it’s come to that ease of access and boringness ON BOTH LEVELS.
Boring as in it’s aready achieved. It’s fun and all everytime but it’s nothing NEW on a cosmic TIME D.imension.
I Have Stopped Playing With Fire TOOO Much, keep it to a Thrill Minimum as well.
So yeah, Dangerous indeed. But its fun you know!
Astral occult attacks, well i now sense jealousy/black magic people somehow and stay away from them, almost everyone gets jealous but they don’t know i can SEE.
Humans have been controlled by reptilians, draconians and infected with timeline destiny stealing hacking and chopping, making this a slavery planet for amost 75% population.
A big warfare on 4D-5D has ended with A.I nanobots, reptilians and matrix parasites, in the past few months.
This will be good for all good and pure souls from now on, on a spirtiual level only.
More ease will be there.
Anyway….
Such a blessing that i noted a few notes from you, few more dots connected.
I feel u may also have some sort of scorpio ascendent occult astral KEY acces in your chart
its very clear the way you write articles. haha š
Goodbye. Take care Be happy and Stay Blessed.
Tejaswini ji wish u a very happy , prosperous and healthy new year .
Madam your understanding of jyotish is really very very deep and it instantly connects with the core .
I am really very thankful to Mother Nature that I am getting your blessings in the form of your deep knowledge .
Regards