All these numbers represent the benefic dots.

The A. V. tables are useful in the prediction of most of the important events of life. Regular treatises exist on this branch of horoscopy, which must be consulted for full particulars. We shall give here some of the uses of the A. V. tables.

The tables prepared, as stated above, with figures representing benefic dots are subjected to two reductions or eliminations, known as Trikona and Ekadhipatya reductions-that is, of the figures in the triangular signs, and of the figures in the several pairs of signs forming the houses of the planets, from Mars to Saturn.

I.

Trikona or Triangular Reductions.

The Triangular signs are given in the notes to Stanza 6 of Chapter I (Definitions And Elementary Zodiacal Principles). The reduction rules are:-

1. If the figures in the triangular signs be not all alike, subtract from each, the least of the three figures, keeping the remainders.

2. If there be no figure in one of the three signs, no reduction need be made.

3. If there be no figure in two of the three signs, remove the figure in the third.

4. If the figures in the three signs be equal, remove them all.

II.

Ekadhipatya Reductions.

The Ekadhipatya signs are given in the notes to Stanza 6 of Chapter I (Definitions And Elementary Zodiacal Principles). The reduction rules are:-

1. If there be planets in both the houses of a planet, no reduction need be made.

2. Of the two houses of a planet, one of which is occupied and the other not, (1) if the figure in the former be smaller than the figure in the latter, make the latter equal to the former; (2) if the figure in the former be greater than the figure in the latter, remove the latter; (3) if the figures in both be equal, remove the figure in the latter.

3. Of the two houses of a planet, both of which are not occupied, (a) if the figures in the two houses be equal remove both; (b) if the figures be unequal, make the larger figure equal to the smaller one.

4. If there be no figure in one of the two houses, no reduction need be made.

5. The figures in the signs Cancer and Leo, which are respectively the houses of the Moon and the Sun, are not subject to the Ekadhipatya reduction.

Illustration

We will apply these rules to the A. V. table of Mars given already.

Reduction No. I

The figures in the Triangular signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittari are respectively 3,5, 2. Under rule (1) subtract 2 from each, and the resulting figures are 1, 3, 0. The figures in the triangular signs of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, are respectively 3, 2, 5. Applying rule (1), we get 1, 0, 3. The figures in the triangular signs of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius are 3, 5, 3. Applying rule (1), we get 0, 2, 0. The figures in the triangular signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are 4, 1,3. Applying rule (1), we get 3, 0, 2. So that, the A. V. of Mars after the first reduction stands as follows:-

Reduction No. II.

This reduction should be made only to the figures re-ulting from Reduction No. I.

Of Aries and Scorpio, the two houses of Mars, Aries is occupied and Scorpio is unoccupied. The figures in them are 1, and o, respectively. Under rule (4), no reduction need be made. Taurus and Libra, the two houses of Venus, are both occupied; under rule (1), no reduction need be made. Gemini and Virgo, the two houses of Mercury, are both unoccupied; the figures in them are o and o. Rule (4) applies, and there is no necessity for reduction. Of Pisces and Sagittari, the two houses of Jupiter, the former alone is occupied and the figures in them are 2 and o. Under rule (4), no reduction need be made. Of Aquarius and Capricorn, the two houses of Saturn, the latter alone is occupied and the figures in them are o and 3. Applying rule (4), no reduction need be made. The figures in Cancer and Leo, which are respectively the houses of the Moon and the Sun, are not subject to reduction - vide rule 5. These figures are 3 and 3.

So that, after Reduction No. II, the A. V. table of Mars will stand thus:-

The total of figures after the two reductions is 15.

Similarly, the A. V. tables of the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn may be reduced.

We will now give some of the uses of these tables.

A. V. of the Sun. In the case of A. V. of the Sun,(a) multiply the total of the figures, after reductions, by the figure in the 9th house from the Sun in the A. V. Divide the product by 27 and take the remainder. Mark the asterism, counting the remainder from Aswini. When Saturn passes through such asterism or through its triangular asterisms, either a person's father or paternal uncle will die or suffer miseries, if the planetary dasa period at the time be a malefic one.

(a) A. V, of a planet is the Ashtaka Varga of a planet before reduction!

No work shall be commenced when the Sun passes through signs where there are no figures in A. V. of the Sun.

During such periods, a person suffers from diseases, misery and quarrel.

Multiply the total of the reduced figures by the figures in the 8th house from the Sun in the A. V. of the Sun. Divide the product by 12. The remainder represents the (month) sign from Aries, through which or through one of its triangular signs when the Sun passes, a person dies (in the year of his death).

Add together the three figures in each of the 4 sets of the triangular signs Aries, Leo, Sagittari. etc. Find out which of these totals is the largest. Find out the Dik or quarter for the particular set of triangular signs giving the total - (vide note (f) to Stanza 19, Chapter II (Definitions And Elementary Planetary Principles)). The place of worship in the house of a person will be in such direction.

A. V. of the Moon.

Multiply the total of the reduced figures by the figure in the 4th house from the Moon in A. V. of the Moon; divide the product by 27, take the remainder, and for it, find out the asterism from Aswini as before. When Saturn passes through such asterism or through its triangular asterisms, a person's mother dies or suffers miseries, if the planetary dasa period at the time be a malefic one.