The Sixfold Source of Planetary Strength

SHAD BALAS OR SIXFOLD SOURCE OF PLANETARY STRENGTH


There are six types of strengths in the Sixfold
Analysis. They are :

1. Sthana Bala - Positional Strength
2. Dig Bala - Directional Strength
3. Kala Bala - Temporal Strength
4. Chesta Bala - Motional Strength
5. Naisargika Bala - Intrinsic Strength
6. Drik Bala - Aspectual Strength

Shad Bala ia indeed importnat in Astrology. The strengths
of the planets have to be evaluated and this is extemely
valuable.

If we want to analyse a House or a Bhava, we have to know the strength
of the House lord. If we want to know the House of Fortune, again
we have to know the strength of the house lord. A weak planet will
harm and a powerful planet can only do good. " Balavan Ishtam Kuruthe
Balaheeno Viparya "

Indian calculation is sexagesimal, in units of 60. Shad Balas are calculated
in Shashtiamsas,or units of 60. 60 shastiamsas make a Rupa.

Jupiter should get more than 390 shashtiamsas to be powerful. Similarly
other planets have been assigned different values. The Sixfold Analysis
developed by Zodiac indicates whether planets are powerful or not. Three
Samjnas are given to planets. Sampoorna - Strong, Poorna - Of Medium strength
and Riktha - Weak