The Conditions or Avasthas

The degree of planets plays an important role in determining the level of impact on the horoscope. Each planet is placed at a specific degree. The thirty degrees of a zodiac sign are divided into five equal parts which are called baladi avasthas and each of these parts carries a different significance. There are five avasthas or conditions a planet can be in. Each of these five conditions provides the planet with a different strength or rate of influence. Studying the rate of influence helps in understanding the type of effect a planet gives out. Strong avasthas provide higher strength to the planets and their significations. The avasthas and their degree range are opposite for odd and even zodiac signs. The five avasthas, their respective degree range and ranking according to strength are given below.

Odd Zodiac Signs

Condition
Degree Range
Bala
0° - 6°
Kumara
6° - 12°
Yuva
12° - 18°
Vriddha
18° - 24°
Mrit
24° - 30°

Even Zodiac Signs

Condition
Degree Range
Bala
24° - 30°
Kumara
18° - 24°
Yuva
12° - 18°
Vriddha
6° - 12°
Mrit
0° - 6°

Strength of Conditions

The strength of conditions ranked in decending order are given below.
  1. Yuva
  2. Kumara
  3. Bala
  4. Vriddha
  5. Mrit

Meaning of Terms Used

Avastha means state or condition, bala means like a child, kumara means teenage, yuva means young or adult, vriddha is similar to mature than an adult and mrit means old age.

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