Vedic Astrology Xxix
Vedic Astrology Lesson 29 – The 36 Decanantes
The definition of a Decanate or Drekkana
The 30 degrees Sign divided by 3 is a decanate. The decanates are very important in V A.
A decanate ( Drekkana in Sanskrit ) is 1/3 rd of a house. The first Drekkana is, therefore, 0 to 10 degrees, the second decanate is 10 to 20 degrees & the third decanate is 20 to 30 degrees. Since each Sign has 3 decanates, there are 36 decanates in all. Check out which Drekkana your Ascendant falls in. Look at the Ascending Degree and check where it falls. Also you can read the Drekkana of your Dasa lord. See where the Dasa ruler is posited. Check the decanate. These symbolic representations are closely related to your Fate.
The first decanate of any sign is ruled by the owning planet, second decanate by the 5th lord and the third decanate by the 9th lord. For example, the first decanate of Aries is ruled by Mars, the second decanate is owned by Sun and the third decanate is owned by Jupiter.
The first decanate of Aries ruled by Mars
The first Drekkana of Aries represents a dark complexioned man with a white cloth round his waist, liberal minded, ready to don the garb of the Redeemer, oriented to protect, with awesome red eyes & with a lifted axe. This is a human decanate and an armed decanate.
Since the first decanate of Aries is rising, the native’s fortunes are subject to vicissitudes. They will gain from marriage, property and rural industries. They are meticulous and cautious in approach. They should contain anger and Ego as these negative elements can destroy them.