Mahatma Gandhi Birth Chart Analysis

Gandhi's horoscope is as follows:

Ascendant (Lagna) is in Libra, with Mars, Mercury, and Venus.
The second house is Scorpio, ruled by Mars.
The third house Sagittarius is with no planets.
The fourth house is Capricorn, ruled by Saturn with Ketu in this house.
The fifth house is Aquarius with no planets.
The sixth house is Pisces with no planets.
The seventh house is Aries with no planets.
The eighth house is Taurus with no planets.
The ninth house is Gemini with no planets.
The tenth house is Cancer, with Rahu and Moon.
The eleventh house is Leo with no planets.
The twelfth house is Virgo with the Sun.

In the Navamsa chart, the Lagna is Capricorn
The first house is Capricorn with Mercury and Saturn.
The second house is Aquarius with no planets.
The third house is Pisces with the Moon.
The fourth house is Aries with Ketu.
The fifth house is Taurus with Mars and Venus.
The sixth house is Gemini with the Sun.
The seventh house is Cancer with no planets.
The eighth house is Leo with no planets.
The ninth house is Virgo with Mercury.
The tenth house is Libra with Rahu.
The eleventh house is Scorpio with no planets.
The twelfth house is Sagittarius with Jupiter.

Graha Conjunctions.
Mars conjuncts Mercury conjuncts Venus
Moon conjuncts Rahu
Sun conjuncts Manti

Planet Aspecting Houses in Mahatma Gandhi Birth Chart.
Sun from Virgo Is Aspecting Pisces In the Seventh Place.
Moon from Cancer Is Aspecting Capricorn In the Seventh Place.
Mars from Libra Is Aspecting Capricorn In the Fourth place,Taurus In the Eigth Place. Aries In the Seventh Place.
Mercury from Libra Is Aspecting Aries In the Seventh Place.
Jupiter from Aries Is Aspecting Leo In the Fifth place,Sagittarius In the Ninenth Place. Libra In the Seventh Place.
Venus Libra Is Aspecting Aries In the Seventh Place.
Saturn from Scorpio Is Aspecting Capricorn In the third place,Leo In the Tenth Place. Taurus In the Seventh Place.

 

The Tamil astrology book Nakshatramalai describes people born under the Ayilyam star as fast walkers with a love for literature and education, and skilled in fluent speech. According to the JatakaAlankaram, these individuals are devoted to their parents. Another book, Birugath Jataka, mentions that those born under this star have ability to convince anyone. According to Yavana Jataka, they are generally attractive.

 

In summary, individuals born under the Ailya Nakshatra typically possess excellent speaking and academic skills. They are highly intelligent and mentally strong, capable of resolving challenges and foreseeing future events. They have a youthful appearance despite their age and enjoy traveling and multitasking. As Cancer natives, they are ambitious, proactive, and efficient in completing tasks. Known for their good memory and vivid imagination as a water sign, they are strong, courageous, and intelligent. They aspire to achieve fame and fortune, often holding esteemed positions due to their gratitude and thoughtfulness.

 

Gandhi was born on the EkaDesi tithi, which signifies compassion and a man of manners. His birth in the Balava karana, indicates that his actions would lead to fame and wealth. In the Tamil book "Jothida Kalanjiyam" by Rishabandhar, it is noted that a person born under this karana desires independence.

Saturn having 0 bindus in the watery sign Scorpio suggests that what he studied and his job may not align or be directly relevant to each other.

 

Venus is in the lagna in Libra forms Malavya Yoga. Mudrika Yoga says if the Ascendant lord occupying the 1st house and also harbors a benefic planet and receives an aspect from another benefic the native will become famous. This placement can be seen in Mahatma Gandhi chart. 

 

In Vedic astrology, there's a common belief that if the lord of the third house is retrograde, the native may be left-handed. In Gandhi's horoscope, the lord of his third house Guru is retrograde. 

 

Jupiter, being retrograde for Libra ascendent, signifies that instead of using weapons, Gandhi developed Satyagraha, the non-cooperation movement, and implemented it wisely. This placement suggests he was destined to fight, particularly against the British Empire, as indicated by the Moon (Queen of Planets)  and Rahu (Foreigners) in the 10th house from the Past Life Bhava. This highlights the significance of his past life actions in shaping his karma and mission in life.

 

Mercury in the Ascendant or Lagna made Gandhi active, good-looking, and endowed with good intellect and speaking skills. His speech was characterized by sweetness, and he possessed excellent knowledge of worldly matters. Mercury is considered the significator for charity, kindness, social and public service, and religious activities. When Mercury is the lord of the 9th house, it particularly represents kind deeds. The 9th house signifies religious matters, kindness, and spiritual upliftment. When Mercury, as the lord of the 9th house, is placed in the Ascendant (possible for Libra and Capricorn Ascendants), it connects religious sentiments with the self, fostering a special interest in religious activities.

 

In Mahatma Gandhi's horoscope, Mercury, the lord of the 9th house, is in the Ascendant and is conjunct with the lord of the Ascendant. Mercury is strong due to its directional strength in the first house. Both Mercury and Venus are aspected by Jupiter, enhancing Gandhi's religious inclinations and sentiments. This astrological combination inspired Gandhi to engage in social, public welfare, and benevolent activities, making him a symbol of non-violence and universal love.

 

Mars in the ascendant gave Mahatma Gandhi, the the willpower and determination to pursue and achieve his dreams.  

 

A person born in the Cancer sign with the Moon in Cancer tends to walk with a slightly bent body. They are likely to travel extensively, speak quickly, and have a persuasive ability to get tasks done successfully.

 

The Moon in the 10th house, placed in the strongest kendra in its own sign with 7 bindus, contributed to Gandhi's popularity and success by overcoming his enemies and to achieve his goals. In Phaladeepika, Mantreswara mentions that when the Moon is placed in the tenth house of a person's horoscope, it indicates success in their endeavors. Such individuals tend to perform good deeds and assist virtuous causes. The Moon's placement here also fosters a desire for a public life. If the Moon is strong and well-placed, especially as a benefic planet, it can bring fame and happiness to the native. People with the Moon in the 10th house often enjoy popularity and may engage in public affairs. They are likely to have many friends and find success coming to them relatively easily.

 

The placement of the ninth house ruler in the first house is considered highly fortunate in a horoscope. The ninth house governs good fortune, while the first house represents the self. This alignment generally bestows the individual with luck, prosperity, and many favorable opportunities. Mahatma Gandhi, with this auspicious configuration, was endowed with good fortune, wealth, and influential positions.

 

If the rulers of the tenth, second, fifth, and eleventh houses are also strong and well-aspected, this combination can elevate a person to a position of significant power, whether in the corporate world or politics. The ninth house also signifies one's father, emphasizing a strong connection between Gandhi and his paternal lineage. If the planet governing this placement is benefic and well-aspected, it suggests that Gandhi was not only self-made but also spiritual and compassionate.
 
The lord of Fortune (ninth house ruler) residing in the Lagna (first house) often indicates a person who is fortunate, praised by authorities, of good conduct, and honored by the people. Positive influences of this placement include an easy birth, a philosophical and ethical nature, a strong inclination towards one's dharma, and a broad-minded outlook. Gandhi's rise to high levels of success came naturally, aided by good guidance and influential mentors. He was seen as charitable, virtuous, and kind, with a spiritual mind and an interest in enriching his culture.
 
The placement of the ninth house lord in the first house in Gandhi's chart highlights a person who is respectful to his mentors, god-fearing, religious, well-behaved, and knowledgeable in legal matters or philosophy. This alignment also suggests close interactions with foreigners and potential links abroad. Gandhi's service to the government, wealth, and influential partnerships were likely influenced by this placement. His marriage brought luck, and he had beneficial partnerships. His children were well-behaved, learned, and successful. Gandhi's mother may have been independently employed, and his siblings might have gained from writing, publishing, or communication fields. Overall, this astrological configuration underscores Gandhi's fortunate and influential life path.

The Sun's position in Mahatma Gandhi's twelfth house underscores his spiritual journey, inner strength, and the challenges he faced in being understood and maintaining stability in his professional life. His commitment to simplicity, introspection, and spiritual pursuits resonates deeply with the characteristics associated with this astrological placement. The placement of the Sun in the 12th house led Gandhi to lose his father at the age of 20. According to Vedic astrology, this placement often indicates that one's father may not be supportive or may pass away early in life. Individuals with this placement might rebel against authority, leading to struggles, legal issues, and even imprisonment.  Having the Sun in the 12th house also indicates a preference for ignoring worldly pleasures, living a simple and disciplined life focused on spiritual growth. 

 

A notable example of Gandhi's sacrifice of worldly pleasures is his decision to not to wear his Gujarati attire and use a simple dhoti and shawl on September 22, 1921, during an event in Madurai. This symbolic shift in clothing underscored Gandhi's commitment to simplicity . Ascendant in Swathi star also will make the native to dress simple and be religious.

 

The Sun in the 12th house led Gandhi to live a saintly life and chase his dream without proper sleep. The Sun powerfully aspected by Jupiter, who is the lord of the 3rd and 6th houses. Jupiter is in the 10th house from the Moon and aspected by Saturn, which gives considerable spirituality. In the bhava chart, Jupiter can be seen in the 8th house. The Sun in the 12th house represents Gandhi's soul, with its ego, self-love, and deep-seated desires, giving him spirituality. Mercury in the Ascendant produces a keen mind. The 10th house, known as Karmasthana, has Rahu located there, indicating good work among the masses. Gandhi always advocated non-violence or ahimsa. Additionally the Sun in Virgo made him gain leadership fame and have majority support. 

 

Rahu is in the 10th house from Mercury, the lord of the 12th house. Additionally, the 12th house is occupied by the malefic Sun. The lord of the 12th house is associated with Mars and is situated between the Sun and Saturn. Moreover, the lord of the 12th house is aspected by Jupiter, indicating that the imprisonment of Gandhi will be for a good cause. This can be known from Sarvartha Chintamani Sloka.

 

According to principles in Vedic astrology, death often occurs during the dasa (major planetary period) of lords associated with the 2nd, 7th, or 11th houses, or when the Ascendant is conjunct with lords of the 6th, 8th, or 12th houses. Gandhi's assassination on January 30, 1948, coincided with his Jupiter Dasa (major period) and Venus Bhukti (sub-period) and Venus Antara (sub-sub-period), according to astrological calculations.

For the Libra Ascendant, The Lagna lord and 8th lord which represents longevity, Venus, is positioned in the Lagna and is aspected by Jupiter, the lord of the 6th house which represents injury. Mars, the planet of injury is also conjoined in the Lagna and aspects the 6th lord, Jupiter. The Lagna is bordered by Saturn and the Sun. These combinations weaken the Lagna and the 8th house, and the connection to Mars and the 6th house indicates injury by a weapon.

 

In Vedic astrology, if the eighth place lord is in ascendant or if the ascendant house lord is with the eighth house lord and in the eighth place then the native will be shot and dead. Mahatma Gandhi's  ascendant is in Libra, with Venus as the ascendant lord. Venus also serves as the eighth lord, and the eighth house is Taurus. This chart clearly shows that both the ascendant lord and the eighth house lord are positioned in the ascendant house. As per this placement the propability of Mahatma Gandhi being shot dead is more.  In Sarvartha Chintamani, as noted in Sloka 35, If the Ascendant or Lagna is Libra and is occupied by Venus along with Mars, death may be caused by fire, firearms, etc.  As in his birth chart planetary position Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated. 

 

Mahatma Gandhi is glorified even after his death, because of the placement of the the ninth house lord, Mercury in his Ascendant.

 

In Mahatma Gandhi's D60 chart (Paaraavataamsa), the ascendant lord Venus was placed in the lagna (first house). This placement is interpreted as contributing significantly to his character and leadership qualities, implying that it enhanced his valor and leadership abilities. In Vedic astrology, planetary placements in specific divisional charts like the D60 can provide detailed insights into various aspects of a person's life and character traits beyond what is seen in the main birth chart