SUB DISPOSITION THEORY

The Zodiac of 360° is divided into 27 Constellations and each Constellation contains 13° 20'. It begins from 0° Aries. It is subdivided into 9 parts totaling 243 and each sub division is known as Sub Constellation or Sub. So each degree and minute of the Zodiac is jointly ruled by three planets out of which one becomes the sign lord, the other is the star lord and third is the sub lord.

      "The Cuspal Sub-Lord decides the fate of the Native in a chart, i.e., whether the cusp gives favourable or unfavourable results of the subject matter to which the cusp belongs. The Star lord indicates the significators of the particular Bhava, and the SUB-LORD, i.e., Planetary sub-lord indicates whether the nature of the event is favourable or not. In timing of the events – this sub-lord, along with CUSPAL Sub-lord gives clues to the astrologer, for a correct future prediction". (Prof. Vaikari Ramamurthy – Preface to "Sub Lord speaks – Part 1" by Late Prof. K.M. Subramaniam)

      Our beloved Guruji, Sri. KSK was very emphatic in telling how the prediction should be given only after taking into account the Sub-Lord where the planet under observation is stationed (K.P. Reader No. III).

      Also, Sri. KSK emphasized that what matter actually one will enjoy or experience, depends on the lord of the constellation, but these can be felt with deviation in the result, in terms of the signification of the lord of the sub tenanted by the concerned planet. Therefore, "According to the postulates of Krishnamurthi Padhdhati, when a planet lies in a certain constellation, it is modified by the planet that presides over the constellation. The planet is not only coloured by the constellation lord but also by the sub division of the constellation, according to the signification of the sub-lord by house lordship and occupation; and so the sub division has an important role in modifying and even deviating in the matter, as obtained by the star lord".

      The basic principle of the KP method is that the results are offered by the Star Lord (constellation) of any planet and whether it is good or bad, will materialize or not, will be decided by the Sub-Lord. Houses (cuspal) sub lords promise various events during the lifetime of the native. The Planetary sub lord decides if it is going to materialize in its Dasa or Bhukti periods.

      Thus, the Cuspal Sub Lord and its signification tells whether the native has such matters as shown by that Bhava are to be enjoyed by him or not and to what quantum. Planetary Sub-Lord and its significations tell the timing of such matters to get fructified and the matters as has been promised by the Cuspal Sub-Lords. Further, a planet in the Sub of an evil planet indicates loss, difficulty, failure whereas the same planet in the same star but in the sub of a benefic, promises success, gain and pleasure.

      In other words, the sub-lord decides whether the event indicated by the star lord is favourable or not. Thus, the Sub-lord decides according to his lordship. The Sub-lord is concerned ONLY to decide whether the event is favourable or not according to his ownership ONLY and not according to his occupation. This is in respect of "Transit Astrology" [Gochara Phalam].

      In Transit Astrology, the transiting planet is the source of the event, the star lord in which transiting planet is moving indicates the nature of the event according to its own nature [fast moving or slow moving], occupation and ownership, while the sub-lord indicates whether the event is favourable or unfavourable according to ownership only. We need not take its occupation or nature. Transit Astrology means yearly predictions, monthly predictions or daily predictions according to Lagna of the Birth Chart (not Moon sign) [according to K.P.]. This transit is not related to Dasa, Bhukti and Antara of Birth Chart where we see cross transit of Dasa, Bhukti and Antara for "Timing of the Event".

      In the case of Birth Charts and Horary Charts, the Sub-lord of a planet goes along with the star lord of the planet. That means, first the sub lord of the cusp should be the significator of the subject matter, then the star lord of the cusp sub-lord and then the sub-lord of the planet. If he is also a significator he gives the results most favourably.

      The sub lords of the significators define if the particular planet can offer fruitful results. If the sub-lord of the significator signifies the concerned houses or at least does not signify the adverse houses, then the particular planet may give the result. If it signifies the negative houses it is very likely that it does not offer desirable results. These planets may safely be excluded.

      If any planet becomes 'Sole and Strong Significator' of a Bhava, then other planets who are posited in this planet's sub would play a vital role in strengthening the impact of the planet. Similarly, the Sub-Lords of this 'S & S' planet would also play a very vital role in giving the results of the concerned Bhava. Results being Good or Bad is decided by the Lord of Dasha and Bhukti being placed in the Sub portion of which Planet.

      The Planet will occupy a Sub portion, the Sub-Lord of the Planet also owns a house or houses. The nature of the house decides if the event indicated by the Star-Lord is good or Bad. Planet considered to be a Benefic by Lordship offers the results signified by it, through the Planet deposited in its Stars.

      If the Lord of the SUB occupied by the tenant planet is favorably connected by Occupation, Lordship to the matters signified by the Star Lord of the tenant Planet, the tenant Planet fructifies the matter of which it is the significator due to its Star position.

     If the tenant planet is placed in the SUB of a planet who occupies or owns houses detrimental to the affairs of the Star Lord, the matter is not fulfilled. The Sub Lord should not be in an unfavourable aspect to the CUSP of the house signified by the Star Lord.

      Late Mr. Suresh Shahasane's rule:

         "If a planet is in its own star, then it gives the result of its sub-lord; and if planet is in its own star as well as in its own sub; then it logically follows that it will give the result of its sub-sub-lord”. 

The sum and substance of the sub disposition theory of prediction is that the cuspal sub lord of a house indicates whether the matter signified by the house is promised or not. If the cuspal sub lord promises, then only during the conjoined period of the significators of that matter the results of that matter are experienced, otherwise not.

      Let it be discussed summing up on the above sub significations:-

1. The significator shows the source of an event. The matters especially of the house or houses owned by it serve as the source.

      2. The significator gives the results of its star lord. So, the star lord becomes indicator of the matters of the house occupied and owned by it and also of the house aspected by it.

     3. a. The sub lord of the significator is the deciding factor regarding the matters of the star lord.

         b. If the sub lord is harmonious to the matters indicated by the star lord, significators gives favourable results.

        c. If the sub lord is detrimental to the matters indicated by the star lord, the signi- ficators gives unfavourable results.

     4. The significator gives the results during its period, sub-period or inter-period the    results of its star lord.

In brief, the significator denotes the time when it will give the results of its star lord. The lord of the significator shows whether these results will be favourable or not.