Siva Yoga
Definition.-If the lord of the 5th is in the 9th, the lord of the 9th is in the 10th and the lord of the 10th is in the 5th, Siva Yoga is caused.
Results-The person will be a big trader a conqueror and commander of armies ; he will possess divine wisdom and will lead a virtuous life.
Remarks.-The combination seems to be simple but full of significance. The 5th and 9th are powerful trikonas and the 10th is a powerful kendra. Disposition of the lords of these three in a particular order as adumbrated in this combination fortifies the houses of fortune and Karma so that the person is supposed to become a beneficiary in respect of fortune, trade, philosophical knowledge and other activities. In estimating the strength of this yoga due importance must be given to the mutual relations of the lords of the 9th, 5th and 10th. Thus, in respect of Mesha Lagna, Siva Yoga can be caused by the presence of the 5th lord (Sun) in the 9th, and Saturn in the 10th or 5th, because of the ownership of the two adjoining houses by Saturn. The Sun being placed in the 9th, and Saturn in the 10th, is a stronger Siva Yoga than the Sun and Saturn exchanging their houses. In the latter circumstance whilst no doubt Siva Yoga is caused by the Sun (lord of the 5th) occupying the 10th (a house of Saturn) and Saturn (lord of the 10th) occupying the 5th, both the planets are such bitter enemies that the combination, though on account of Parivarthana between the 5th and 10th lords some kind of Yoga is generated, is full of evil indications. In other
words, Siva Yoga, as far as this writer’s study goes, is not of much consequence in respect of Mesha Lagna unless both the Sun and Saturn have acquired sufficient moolathrikonadi bala.