Planetary Strength Calculator
Comprehensive Six-Fold Planetary Strength Analysis in Vedic Astrology
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📊 What is Shadbala?
- Definition: "Shadbala" means "six-fold strength" - comprehensive planetary power analysis
- Origin: From Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (BPHS) - ancient Vedic astrology text
- Purpose: Quantifies how effectively each planet can deliver results in your life
- Components: 6 types of strength working together for complete assessment
- Units: Measured in Virupas (60 Virupas = 1 Rupa)
🏗️ The Six Components
- 1. Sthana Bala: Positional strength (exaltation, dignity, house position)
- 2. Dik Bala: Directional strength (natural directional rulership)
- 3. Kala Bala: Temporal strength (day/night, lunar phase, planetary periods)
- 4. Chesta Bala: Motional strength (retrograde, fast, slow motion)
- 5. Naisargika Bala: Natural strength (inherent planetary brightness)
- 6. Drik Bala: Aspectual strength (beneficial/malefic planetary aspects)
🎯 Interpretation Guide
- Strong Planets: Above 390 Virupas (6.5 Rupas) - can deliver promised results
- Weak Planets: Below minimum - struggle to manifest, need remedial measures
- Comparative: Planets are ranked relative to each other in the chart
- Life Areas: Strong planets support their houses, weak ones indicate challenges
- Timing: Planetary strength affects when results manifest
🔮 Practical Applications
- Career Analysis: Strong 10th lord + Sun/Mars indicates career success
- Relationship Timing: Weak Venus but strong 7th house = delayed marriage
- Health Issues: Weak 6th lord + strong Mars = health challenges
- Remedial Measures: Strengthen weak planets through gemstones, mantras, charity
- Dasha Effects: Planet strength determines intensity of period results
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Shadbala is a comprehensive Vedic astrology system that calculates planetary strength through six distinct components. This ancient method, described in Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, helps determine a planet's capacity to deliver beneficial results in your birth chart. Understanding planetary strength is crucial for accurate astrological predictions and remedies.
- Planetary strength is measured in Virupas (1/60th of a Rupa) - higher values indicate stronger planets
- Each planet has a minimum required strength threshold - planets below this may struggle to provide benefits
- Strong planets can overcome negative influences and deliver their promised results effectively
❓ Understanding Virupas and Rupas
📏 Measurement Units in Vedic Astrology
Virupa: The fundamental unit of measurement used to quantify planetary strength, particularly within the system of Shadbala (sixfold strength).
Rupa: A larger, more significant unit that represents 60 Virupas. The total Shadbala for a planet is expressed in Rupas or Virupas.
Conversion: 1 Rupa = 60 Virupas
🎯 Shadbala Strength Categories
Planetary strength in Vedic astrology involves six main categories:
- Sthana Bala: Positional strength
- Dig Bala: Directional strength
- Kala Bala: Temporal strength
- Chesta Bala: Motional strength
- Naisargika Bala: Natural strength
- Drik Bala: Aspectual strength
📊 Minimum Strength Thresholds (Virupas)
R = Rupas
💡 Interpretation: If a planet's strength exceeds its minimum threshold, it is considered very strong and capable of providing beneficial results related to its house lordship and natural significations (karakakatva).