The intellectual history of mankind admits that man is the principal figure and that the earth on which he lives is the centre of the universe is wholly in tune with the crystallized concept of microcosm and macrocosm. Such a human is inclined to accept that his life is influenced by the components of the Universe, of stars and planets termed Astrology. The famous Astronomer-cum-Astrologer Varahamihira pays extraordinary compliments to a worthy Astrologer who, in his view, should know practically all branches of knowledge under the Sun, and be a guide, philosopher, and teacher of society. Every individual is psychologically interested and inclined to know his destiny of fortune and seeks the help of Astrology as a foreteller in the form of a personal consultation or through books on Astrology authored by valuable personalities. This book titled ‘Thithi, Yogi, and Karana’ is Unique as it has been presented in an elaborate form covering all essentials including ‘Indu Lagna’ and ‘Zero Sign’ with illustrations including ‘Yogi’ and ‘Ava Yogi (Evil monger). It is needless to say the reader can never find a book equivalent to this which has covered all the five limbs ‘Pancha – anga’ interlaced with ‘Yogi’ ‘Ava-Yogi’, Indu Lagna and Zero Signs (Dagdha Rashis) – the subjects that were never so elaborately dealt by any other author than Guruji Tirupur S. Gopalakrishnan who has more than 60 book titles to his credit.

This book is written with the objective of understanding fundamentals of Mundane Astrology which are used to make predictions about nation, politics, whether, crops and natural calamities. Mundane Astrology is a branch of astrology where good-bad results and events of villages, cities, provinces, countries, health of people, financial, social and political situations, things, weather, earthquakes, winds-storms, natural calamities, contagious diseases, relationships of nations, crops etc are analysed. The financial, social and political situation of a country or province is sometimes very stable and sometimes it is totally fluid. The growth of a plant is not always the same although the land, seeds, fertilizer, water etc are same. During one year the production is sufficient while in another year it is poor in spite of good inputs. On one part of earth there are natural calamities, agonies, turmoils. At the same time at another part there is peace and progress. These phenomenons indicate that there in definitely some reason behind this mystery that at one place there is prosperity at one time but all of a sudden it is engulfed by strife. During one year the rains are heavy causing floods but in next year there is drought. Occasionally a commodity becomes expensive all of a sudden and sometimes its prices remain low for a long time. The knowledge of all these matters is obtained from Mundane Astrology. As there are elections on earth for selection of prime minister etc for establishment of a democratic government and qualifications abilities of elected persons influence the areas ruled by them, in the same manner every year a celestial council is formed by planets to run the world. In celestial council apart from king and minister there are 10 lords of 4 months crop, winter crops, weather and rains, juices, trades, metals, treasure, security and fruits-flowers. This book has been written after going through books compiled by great scholars who were capable of knowing the happenings of 3 worlds such as Garg Samhita, Vrihatsamhita, Varahisamhita, Narpatirjayach, Savatsari Paddhati, Varshprabodh, Ardhmartand, Ardhprakash etc.

Transits are one of the main means used in horoscope reading. They are used to forecast future trend and developments. Astrological transit is about interpreting the ongoing movement of the planets as they transit the horoscope. These transits are studied in the Natal Charts to tell about the timing or fructification of the events. In this book the initial chapters deal with the basic understanding of the meaning of Transit, the rules to be applied and about the planets. We have also dealt with the rules to be applied in predicting the result of transiting planets. Basic Transit Rules of planets in Houses, Signs, Nakshatra and Divisional Charts is explained at length. The book then dwells in factors that modify the results of a Transit. It then goes into explaining the impact of the transiting inner planets. I have also gone in details explaining the impact of Jupiter, Saturn, Nodes and Mars in Transit with various permutation and combination.

Planets are subjected to different influences in a horoscope and they are analysed scientifically giving suitable weightages for every condition to arrive at the benefic and malefic percentage of each planet. Similarly bhavas are analysed. Based on these benefic & malefic percentage analysis of planets & bhavas, broad life and yearly predictions can be given. The whole scheme is computerised.

The Jamakkol prasanam is a distinguished technique of horary method of prediction. It is widely practiced in Tamilnadu and for the first time, this procedure is made available in English through this Book. By crossing this language barrier, the Jamakkol prasanam system offers a novel and simple method of astrological divination. This will benefit the astrological community residing in other parts of India and the world. This method is not alien to the conventional and traditional system of astrology. It encompasses all the rules, procedures and the practices of the Parasara system only. It differs in the approach with specific and special rules. The Jamakkol prasanam uses the three vital factors namely the Udhaya, the Aaruda and the Kavippu. These three fundamentals join the Jama planets and their interaction paves the way for the astrological predictions. This book teaches from the basis of the calculations involved in finding the Udhaya, the Aaruda and the Kavippu and also the procedure to fix the Jama planets. The Kaarakathuvas of the planets, the bhavas and the signs are important to arrive at exact results. So they are dealt exhaustively and exclusively. This will be helpful not only to the practitioners of the Jamakkol prasanam, but also to the astrologers in general. Case studies have been included to facilitate the easy comprehension of the Jamakkol system.