Hora
होरा • Hora
"Two divisions (derived from Ahoratra - day and night; Hora = hour)"
Importance
Second most important divisional chart; specifically for wealth and financial matters
Calculation Method
Parashara Method
First15 Degrees: Sun's Hora (Leo)
Second15 Degrees: Moon's Hora (Cancer)
First15 Degrees: Moon's Hora (Cancer)
Second15 Degrees: Sun's Hora (Leo)
Note: Only Leo and Cancer are used in traditional Parashara Hora
Alternative Method
Kashinath Hora
Uses all 12 signs instead of just Leo and Cancer
Some astrologers prefer this for more detailed analysis
Division Table
| Sign | 0-15° | 15-30° |
|---|---|---|
| Aries (Odd) | Leo (Sun) | Cancer (Moon) |
| Taurus (Even) | Cancer (Moon) | Leo (Sun) |
| Gemini (Odd) | Leo (Sun) | Cancer (Moon) |
| Cancer (Even) | Cancer (Moon) | Leo (Sun) |
| Leo (Odd) | Leo (Sun) | Cancer (Moon) |
| Virgo (Even) | Cancer (Moon) | Leo (Sun) |
| Libra (Odd) | Leo (Sun) | Cancer (Moon) |
| Scorpio (Even) | Cancer (Moon) | Leo (Sun) |
| Sagittarius (Odd) | Leo (Sun) | Cancer (Moon) |
| Capricorn (Even) | Cancer (Moon) | Leo (Sun) |
| Aquarius (Odd) | Leo (Sun) | Cancer (Moon) |
| Pisces (Even) | Cancer (Moon) | Leo (Sun) |
Significations & Use Cases
Primary Significations
Use Cases
- Assessing native's wealth potential
- Determining financial prosperity
- Analyzing earning capacity
- Predicting periods of wealth gain or loss
- Understanding relationship with money
- Evaluating investment potential
- Assessing inheritance matters
Key Principles
Sun Hora
Sign: Leo
Nature: Masculine, active wealth acquisition
Indication: Wealth through self-effort, government, authority, leadership
Planets: Sun, Mars, Jupiter do well in Sun's Hora
Characteristics: Independent earning, earned wealth, visible income sources
Moon Hora
Sign: Cancer
Nature: Feminine, passive wealth accumulation
Indication: Wealth through others, inheritance, public, liquid assets
Planets: Moon, Venus, Saturn do well in Moon's Hora
Characteristics: Inherited wealth, gifts, wealth through spouse/public
Balance Analysis
Count planets in each Hora to determine wealth nature
Sun Dominant: Self-made wealth, active income, professional earnings
Moon Dominant: Inherited wealth, passive income, wealth through relationships
Balanced: Mix of self-earned and received wealth
Lagna In Hora
In Sun Hora: Person creates own fortune through effort and authority
In Moon Hora: Fortune comes through family, inheritance, public support
Analysis Methodology
- 1 Calculate Hora positions for all planets — Establish basic Hora chart
- 2 Count planets in Sun's Hora vs Moon's Hora — Determine dominant wealth nature
- 3 Check Hora Lagna position — Understand native's approach to wealth
- 4 Analyze 2nd and 11th lords in Hora — Assess primary wealth indicators
- 5 Check benefics and malefics distribution — Understand ease or difficulty in wealth acquisition
- 6 Cross-reference with D1 wealth houses — Confirm D1 wealth promises
- 7 Apply Dasha periods for timing — Predict wealth gains/losses timing
Classical References
| Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra | Chapter 6 describes Hora calculation and wealth analysis |
| Brihat Jataka | Varahamihira mentions Hora for determining wealth |
| Saravali | Kalyana Varma discusses Hora's importance for financial matters |
| Phaladeepika | Mantreshwara gives planetary effects in Hora |
