Mrityu Bhag is the term used when a planet occupy certain degrees in a sign. These degrees are individual for each planet including Lagna and Mandi.It will be very rare that any planet, Lagna or Mandi will be on exact degrees of Mrityu Bhag. A range within which any planet is considered in Mrityu Bhag is given.
- The longitude of Lagna, Moon or Mercury should be within +/- 40 minutes of degree of MB.
- Sun should be within +/- 20 minutes of degree of Mrityu Bhag.
- Rest of them should be within +/- 15 minutes of degree of Mrityu Bhag.
Every planet loses its energy at specific degrees within each zodiac sign and fails to deliver its intended results. When a planet resides in the Mrityu Bhaga (the death-inflicting portion of a sign), it doesn’t mean the death of the planet itself. Rather, the planet’s purpose shifts towards causing pain and suffering akin to the concept of “Mrityu” or death. A planet positioned in Mrityu Bhaga affects the house it occupies, the house it rules, and its natural significations. The influence of the planet in Mrityu Bhaga also extends to the lord of the house where it is placed.
Benefic associations with a planet in Mrityu Bhaga can mitigate its negative effects, whereas malefic associations can intensify them. The aspect of Jupiter on a planet in Mrityu Bhaga provides significant relief from its ill effects.
The results of planets counted in Mrityu Bhaga manifest when the Dasha (planetary period) of the zodiac sign in which it is placed begins, or when the Dasha of the sign ruled by the planet commences. For example, if Saturn is in Mrityu Bhaga in the sign of Leo, it will start causing ailments when the Dasha of Leo or Capricorn begins. To understand the Dasha of zodiac signs, you may refer to the Yogini Dasha course where Deepanshu Sir has explained this concept in detail.
All planets located in any house or zodiac sign within Mrityu Bhaga influence the areas they govern. When the Dasha of those zodiac signs occurs, the planets in Mrityu Bhaga will diminish the living significations and amplify the non-living significations related to that house and sign. Additionally, if natural malefic planets transit over those positions, the planets in Mrityu Bhaga will produce negative results, possibly causing disease. If other malefic planets aspect these planets, it could lead to chronic ailments.
To better understand Mrityu Bhaga, consider this example: Imagine being in a dark room where you can’t see anything. You are unable to act because of the darkness. Suddenly, when light appears, you might hastily attempt to acquire everything you couldn’t see before, potentially causing harm to yourself. Similarly, every zodiac sign has a degree where planets lose their ability to see and thus fail to give results. When the Dasha of that zodiac sign arrives, these planets suddenly gain energy, but in their rush to act, they may cause harm.