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• Strength of the Eighth House (signifies longevity)
Astrologically, the span of life is divided into the
following categories:
• Balarishta (infant mortality): death within one
year. Or up to 12 years (this depends on Yoga ~
planetary combination/conjunction in an
individual birth chart).
• Yogarishta: up to the age of 20 years from the
12th year.
• Alpayu: up to the age of 33 years from the
21st year.
• Madhyayu (medium life): up to the age of 66
from the 34th year.
• Poornayu (Deerghayu): up to 100 years from
the 67th year.
• Amritayu: beyond 100 years (there are specific
Yoga ~ planetary combinations/conjunctions in
an individual birth chart for 108 years of life).
Key factors in the birth chart that can be
considered for an individual’s longevity
assessment are as follows. These indicators are
general in nature, and the results may vary due
to many other multiple aspects of an individual
natal/birth chart:
• Strength of the Lagna (refers to self) and Lagna
Lord in a native birth chart.
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and Lord of Eighth House.
• Strength of Saturn (karaka/significator for
longevity).
• Strength of the Third House (Bhavat Bhavam ~
similar House from the original House in question)
and Lord of Third House.
• Strength of the Tenth House (which signifies
Karma. It is said that the native lives as long as the
results of past Karma and Karma of this life are not
exhausted) and Lord of Tenth House.
• Strength of the Twelfth Lord (Moksha Karaka).
• Sun, Moon and Mercury as these are life giving
planets.
Notably, the natal chart should be seen as a
whole to arrive at any firm conclusion along with
respective divisional charts. The position of planets
in a particular zodiac sign, their aspects, inherent
results (malefic, benefic), the planets’ strength
and combinations they form in various houses
in the natal/divisional chart must be analysed
and interpreted collectively. Along with the same
planetary transit is critical and should be considered.
About the author: Sidheshwar Bhalla is a risk
professional with 20+ years of experience. He believes
in giving back to the professional fraternity and served
as President of The Institute of Internal Auditors,
India, from 2023 to 2024. To nurture his passion,
Sidheshwar qualified Jyotish Acharya from Bhartiya
Vidya Bhavan in 2003. His passion for astrology
enriches his professional insights, making him a
respected figure in corporate and astrological circles.
He offers unique perspectives to guide individuals
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