Varshaphala Part 14: Year Lord Results — Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn
Continuing from Part 13 (Sun, Moon, Mars), we now cover the remaining four planets and provide the complete reference grid.
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Mercury as Year Lord
If Strong:
Attainment of a position akin to ministerial rank, eloquence and oratorical skill, forging new and valuable friendships, increase of wealth, success in mathematical or astrological pursuits, and the acquisition of fine clothing and luxury items.
If Moderate:
Disputes and conflicts, false accusations from others, moderate earnings consistent with one's station in life, some intellectual activity but without major breakthroughs.
If Weak:
Quarrels within the family, nervous disorders and anxiety, purposeless travel, skin diseases, and general frustration in communication and business dealings.
Key Aspect Modifications
Jupiter's aspect: Greatly enhances Mercury's positive results — wisdom, prosperity, and public recognition.
Saturn's aspect: Delays, chronic worries, and obstacles in communication endeavors.
Venus's association: Artistic and literary accomplishments, income through creative work.
Jupiter as Year Lord
If Strong:
Attainment of high position and authority, significant growth in wealth, widespread fame and public recognition, prosperity of children, deepened religious devotion and spiritual inclination, and favor from rulers and persons of authority.
If Moderate:
Moderate financial gains, domestic happiness but without major milestones, some health issues of a minor nature, and general stability without dramatic change.
If Weak:
Financial losses, displacement from one's position, ill-health, empowerment of enemies, family troubles, and a general decline in the native's circumstances.
Key Aspect Modifications
Venus's aspect: Marriage (if unmarried), house construction, general life improvement.
Saturn's aspect: Professional obstacles, delays in career advancement, strained relationships with authority.
Special rule: If Jupiter owns a Bhava in the natal chart, occupies the same Bhava in the annual chart, and has Ithasala with the ascendant lord, that Bhava will thrive exceptionally well during the year.
Venus as Year Lord
If Strong:
A life of luxury and comfort, acquisition of vehicles, a beautiful and accomplished partner, success in artistic and creative pursuits, political success or legislative achievements, and general aristocratic living standards.
If Moderate:
Mixed results in personal and professional life, some legal entanglements, moderate enjoyments balanced by minor irritations.
If Weak:
Scandalous associations that damage reputation, ill-health (especially related to reproductive or urinary systems), discord in family and marriage, financial losses, and troubles through romantic entanglements.
Key Aspect Modifications
Venus as Lagna lord in Easarpha with the 2nd lord: Financial loss and decline in regular income — a specific and important combination to watch for.
Jupiter's aspect: Marriage, spiritual growth, and expansion of artistic abilities.
Saturn as Year Lord
If Strong:
Leadership positions and authority, successful agricultural ventures, political influence, longevity and good health for the native's age, command over large groups of people, and gains through real estate and land dealings.
If Moderate:
Success that comes slowly and with delays, chronic but manageable health issues, career progress that requires patience, and steady but unspectacular gains.
If Weak:
Poverty and financial hardship, chronic illness (especially joint-related, rheumatic, or nervous conditions), powerful enemies, loss of relatives, mental depression, and a year marked by restriction, limitation, and sorrow.
Key Aspect Modifications
Jupiter's aspect: Partially counteracts Saturn's harsh tendencies — brings wisdom to endure difficulties and can convert challenges into long-term growth opportunities.
Mars's aspect: Intensifies conflict, accidents, and physical danger. Mars-Saturn combinations as Year Lord configurations are among the most difficult.
Venus's aspect: Softens Saturn's austerity — can indicate gains through older partners, antiques, or established institutions.
Master Reference: All 7 Year Lords at 3 Strength Levels
This grid summarizes the key theme of each planet at each strength level. Use it as a quick lookup after determining your Year Lord and computing its Panchavargeeyabala.
| Planet | Strong (>10) | Moderate (5–10) | Weak (<5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promotion, health, fame, children prosper | Quarrels, slight illness, change of place | Aimless travel, bad reputation, sickness, family discord | |
| Honors, wealth, peace, gems, rise in life | Gains & losses, mixed health, friend issues | Severe suffering, displacement, domestic chaos, asthma | |
| Success everywhere, fame, enemies destroyed | Strife, pride, blood ailments, modest gains | Losses, fires, thieves, scandal, love disappointment | |
| Ministerial rank, eloquence, new friends, wealth | Disputes, false accusations, moderate income | Family quarrels, nervous disorders, skin diseases | |
| High position, wealth, fame, religious devotion | Moderate gains, domestic happiness, minor health | Financial loss, displacement, enemies, family troubles | |
| Luxury, vehicles, artistic success, politics | Mixed results, legal issues, moderate enjoyment | Scandal, ill-health, family discord, financial losses | |
| Leadership, agriculture, political power, longevity | Slow success, chronic issues, patience required | Poverty, chronic illness, enemies, depression, sorrow |
What's Next?
With Year Lord results covered, we now move to the most detailed chapter of the book — the Results of the 12 Bhavas. Across three articles, we'll cover every house's significations, special combinations, and planet-by-planet results. First up: Houses 1 through 4.
Coming Up: Part 15 — Results of the 12 Bhavas (Houses 1–4)
Self, wealth, courage, and home — significations, special combinations, Saham integrations, and planet-in-house results for each.
Based on
Varshaphala or The Hindu Progressed Horoscope
by B.V. Raman | 13th Edition (1992)