Vargottama Planets: Double the Power

Essentially, vargottama refers to planets occupying the same sign in Rashi chart as well as the Navmasha chart.  This planet is said to give double the results during its Mahadasha, whether that is auspicious or challenging depends on what the planet signifies in your chart.

The terms “vargottama” includes two sanskrit words, “Varga” and “Uttama”.  This refers to the  Varga, in other words Divisional charts, that represent specific areas of life, Navamsha being the 9th division, also connected to your prosperity and married life.  The second word “Uttama” means the Best.  When used in vedic astrological context, is therefore the best disposition of a planet in a divisional chart.

However, in practice, this term “Vargottama” is primarily used in reference to one specific divisional (or varga) chart, known as Navamsha Division (D-9).  And, it is applicable only when the planet concerned is occupying the same zodiac sign/rashi in Rashi Chart (D-1) as well as Navamsha (D-9) Chart.

For example, if the Sun is occupying Aries zodiac sign between 0 to 3:20 degrees; its disposition in Navamsha will also fall into Aries.  Therefore, it will be considered as a Vargottama planet.  Because the daily average movement of the Sun is around one degree, this position – Sun being Vargottama –  will remain operational for around two days.

So the question is, do Vargottama planets have more power to deliver results?  This depends on two factors, the dignity of the planet, i.e. if it is debilitated then it may not have that power.  And second, the operating dasha of the planet, if you don’t experience this dasha, or you experience the dasha at a time when the favourable results will be irrelevant to you, then it is again an issue.  For instance, you have a Vargottama Venus, and Venus rules your tenth house, but you are only getting the dasha for Venus after the age of 80.  Well, perhaps by then career, image and status, are not a priority for you anymore.

Another issue is does this Vargottama planet play a supportive factor in your chart? The Vargottama disposition of a planet does make it stronger to some extent; however, this does not mean that such additional strength acquired by the respective planet, due to its Vargottama disposition, will necessarily be acting in your favour.  So for instance, if you are a Cancer rising, and you have a Saturn that is Vargottama, this may harm more than protect, as Satiurn is not friendly for Cancer rising, being the planet that rules their malefic 8th house. Saturn may use the additional strength – achieved due to its Vargottama disposition –  to cause more harm than it would have done without being Vargottama.

Thus, in practical terms, Vargottama means having additional potency to influence the birthchart.  But, this will also depend on the other planetary influences taking place in the horoscope; and, the nature of the planet becoming Vargottama is also required to be taken into consideration.

Generally, if it is a benefic or friendly to the rising sign, then the Vargottama planet will be strong and help you with its own qualities. Or as a person, you may be displaying the qualities of your Vargottama planet. Your evident qualities will be the same qualities of your Vargottama planets.  Different planet indicates different qualities. So, the nature of the Vargottama planet will change according to which planet is your power planet – your Vargottama planet.   Here are some of the significators (regardless of what the planet represents to your rising) you can expect to shine with the following planets gaining vargottama status:

SUN:  The Sun indicates the soul, authority, will power, ego and self-esteem. So, if your Sun is Vargottama, then you will have a lot of will power. Sun should not be in its debilitation sign Libra. Then the results can vary.

MOON: The Moon indicates the emotions, pleasure, nourishment, motherly love and happiness. When the Moon is the Vargottama planet, the qualities indicated by the Moon will be more evident in you. The Moon should not be in Scorpio, which is its debilitation.

MERCURY: Mercury indicates communication, technology, media and intelligence. If your Mercury is well placed, then you will display a sharp intellect. Debilitation can be a problem and Mercury in Pisces generally means intellect is used for wrong deeds.

VENUS: Venus indicates love, luxury, comfort, money, strength, and relationships. The Venusian qualities will be bright, if Venus is well placed. If Venus is debilitated in Virgo, then that sensuousness of Venus will be hidden or unavailable.

MARS: Mars indicates resistance, fighting spirit, valor, and vigor. Martian qualities are good when Mars is Vargottama. If it is in Cancer, then the Martian qualities will need a lot of training to be under control. The wrong use of any skill can damage your social relations.

JUPITER: Jupiter indicates wisdom, higher knowledge, higher studies, and spirituality. Jupiterian qualities will be strong and evident in your life.  Jupiter, a great benefic, should not be in the sign of Capricorn.

SATURN:  Saturn indicates delays, obstacles and stability.  Your mind may be blocked when you find Saturn as your Vargottama. On the other hand, it means you have good stability and resistance to go through any bad event.

RAHU: Rahu indicates rebelliousness, aggression, passion  and mental disposition.

KETU: Ketu indicates isolation, detachment, spirituality.

Finally, it is important to see not only the dignity and strength of the planet to give results, but also its placement in the Rashi (D-1) chart.  If it is placed in the 6th, 8th, and 12th houses, there can be variations in the results. These houses are known as negative houses or dusthana houses. So, the qualities indicated by the planets can be at a different level and you have to really control that energy.  This Vargottama planet should also receive good aspects to give positive results.

The term Vargottama means that the Planet is in the Same sign in the Navamsa in which it was in the D-1 chart.

Along with exaltation and debilitation , Vargottama is one concept which must be analysed to understand the results a planet will give in an Individual’s chart.

Vargottama means that the planet has become very powerful in the chart of the native. Whenever a Planet is Vargottama the qualities of that planet will become the part of Individual’s characteristics. Now let us look at how individual planet influence the life of an Individual when they become Vargottama:-

Sun :- When Sun is Vargottama then the native has a spark about his personality. He/she also has very good leadership qualities.

Moon :- A vargottama moon will make the Individual very emotional, but at the same time impart him/her with a strong mind.

Mercury:- It gives the individual a very good speech, amazing ability to grasp things quickly and very good communication skills.

Jupiter:- When Jupiter is Vargottama in someone’s chart, then he/she has a lot of wisdom. Please note here that Knowledge and wisdom are different things and wisdom is about having the right knowledge and ability to use it to make right decisions and choices in life.

Rahu:- Rahu can make someone break boundaries and go beyond conventional means to get things done. On the positive side it can make someone a researcher. If negative , it can make someone do all kinds of negative deeds.

Ketu:- Gives amazing intuition and mathematical abilities.

Saturn:- Gives the ability to withstand huge degrees of troubles in life.

Venus:- Gives tremendous will power and beauty to the individual.

Ascendant :- It gives the individual a long and healthy life.

Vargottama Planet

When a planet is in the same sign in the birth chart and navamsa, then that planet is called Vargottama planet. It is coined from 2 words, Varga and Uttama. This is the best planet in the entire divisional chart.

There are other minor conditions in which we can find Vargottama planets, but finding a planet in the same sign of D1 and D9 is the primary rule to find a Vargottama planet.

The idea is that the Vargottama planet will be very strong and it will help you with its qualities. Or as a person, you will be displaying the qualities of your Vargottama planet. Your evident qualities will be the same qualities of your Vargottama planets. Different planet indicates different qualities. So, the nature of the Vargottama planet will change according to the planets.

Significance of planets

Sun: The Sun indicates the soul, authority, will power, ego and self-esteem. So, if your Sun is Vargottama, then you will have a lot of will power. There will be a lot of intimations from your side. The Sun should not be in its debilitation sign Libra. Then the results can vary.

Moon: The Moon indicates the emotions, pleasure, nourishment, motherly love and happiness. When the Moon is the Vargottama planet, the qualities indicated by the Moon will be more evident in you. The Moon should not be in Scorpio, which is the debilitation point for Moon.

Mercury: Mercury indicates communication, technology, media, and intelligence. If your Mercury is well placed, then you will display a sharp intellect. Debilitation can be a problem and Mercury in Pisces generally means intellect is used for wrong deeds.

Venus: Venus indicates love, luxury, comfort, money, strength, and relationships. The Venusian qualities will be bright if Venus is well placed. Venus is debilitated in Virgo, then that sensuousness of Venus will be hidden or unavailable.

Mars: Mars indicates resistance, fighting spirit, valor, and vigor. Martian qualities are good when Mars is Vargottama. If it is in cancer, then Martian qualities will need a lot of training to be under control. The wrong use of any skill can damage your social relations.

Jupiter: The Jupiter indicates wisdom, higher knowledge, higher studies, spirituality. Jupiterian qualities will be very much evident in your life. The Jupiter which is great benefic, and it should not be in the sign of Capricorn.

Saturn: The Saturn indicates delay, obstacles, and stability. You may get a mental block when you find Saturn as your Vargottama. It is not to be feared, it just means you have stability and resistance to go through any bad event.

Rahu: The Rahu indicates rebelliousness, aggression, passion and mental disposition.

Ketu: The Ketu indicates isolation, detachment, spirituality.

You have to check whether your Vargottama planet is in a good placement in birth charts. If they are in 6th, 8th, and 12th houses, there can be variations in the results. These houses are known as negative houses or dustana houses. So, the qualities indicated by the planets can be at a different level and you have to control that energy.

This Vargottama planet has to be in good aspects also. In any chart P( placement), A(aspect), C( Conjunction) is a valid matter. It will be ideal if they are with their good associates.

We have to check whether they are functional benefic or malefic as well. If the Vargottama planet is a functional malefic, then also variations in the results can come up.