Dhuma
धूम • Dhuma
"Smoke - The Obscuring Upagraha"
Overview
Dhuma is an upagraha (sub-planet) that represents smoke, obscurity, and hidden dangers. It is calculated based on the Sun's position and signifies things that cloud or obscure clarity. It is part of the 5 upagrahas derived from Sun's longitude.
Principle: Just as smoke obscures vision, Dhuma obscures the house and planets it influences. It creates confusion, hidden dangers, and unclear situations in the areas it affects.
Calculation
Formula: Dhuma = Sun's longitude + 133°20'
Example
Scenario: Sun at 45° (15° Taurus)
Calculation: 45° + 133°20' = 178°20'
Result: Dhuma is at 178°20' (28°20' Virgo)
Related Upagrahas
Description: Dhuma is the first in a series of 5 solar-based upagrahas
- 1 Dhuma
- 2 Vyatipata
- 3 Parivesha
- 4 Indrachapa
- 5 Upaketu
Significations
Primary Significations
Secondary Significations
Effects in Houses
1 1st House
Health obscured, personality unclear to others, respiratory issues
2 2nd House
Financial confusion, unclear family matters, speech problems
3 3rd House
Miscommunication with siblings, unclear courage, hidden neighbors
4 4th House
Domestic confusion, property issues, mother's health unclear
5 5th House
Education obstacles, children matters unclear, speculation confusion
6 6th House
Hidden enemies, unclear diseases, service sector issues
7 7th House
Marriage confusion, partner's nature unclear, partnership obstacles
8 8th House
Hidden dangers, inheritance unclear, longevity obscured
9 9th House
Fortune blocked, father unclear, spiritual path confused
10 10th House
Career direction unclear, reputation obscured, professional confusion
11 11th House
Gains unclear, friends deceptive, aspirations confused
12 12th House
Hidden expenses, foreign matters unclear, sleep issues
Conjunction with Planets
| Sun | Identity confusion, father issues, ego obscured |
| Moon | Mental fog, mother issues, emotional confusion |
| Mars | Hidden aggression, sibling conflicts, unclear courage |
| Mercury | Communication problems, business confusion, analytical blocks |
| Jupiter | Wisdom obscured, teacher issues, expansion blocked |
| Venus | Relationship confusion, artistic blocks, spouse unclear |
| Saturn | Long-term obscurity, chronic confusion, persistent blocks |
| Rahu | Extreme confusion, deception amplified, illusion dominant |
| Ketu | Spiritual confusion, past karma obscured, liberation blocked |
Remedies
General Remedies
- Avoid smoky environments
- Practice pranayama for respiratory health
- Seek clarity through meditation
- Light incense mindfully as offering
- Worship Sun for clarity
Mantras
Om Suryaya Namaha for clarity
Gayatri Mantra to dispel darkness/smoke