Is there a varna in horoscope?
Yes, our traditional vedic astrology mentions the varna or caste of the individual as well. Many people wonder what this varna in astrology is since we already have a varna at birth, being born in a particular family as per our previous birth’s karma.
While, we may be born in a certain varna/jati/caste, this additional varna in our birth-chart or kundli describes our nature and inclinations.
It is ideal if the varna of our birth matches with the one calculated through our horoscope. However, this may not always be the case.
There are four main classifications of varnas:
- Brahmin: They are expected to study vedas and contemplate on the Supreme Truth. A brahmin must have qualities like piousness, tranquillity, penance, and desire to offer charity. He must be enthusiastic about performing agnihotra. With intellectual strength and austerities, a brahmin must revive and bring back knowledge that has been lost over time. He must be capable of purifying knowledge that has been polluted. The role of teachers, educators, lawyers would fit the role of brahmins in current times.
- Kshatriya: They must be keen on war for dharma or righteousness. Only kshatriyas have the right to rule. They must protect brahmins and all others. To run away from war is the opposite of the dharma of a kshatriya. They must defend all that is important and respectable and have no hesitation in the use of arms if the opportunity arises. Ruling society in a balanced way, as per dharma is “kshatra dharma”. The army and police roles would be suited to kashtriyas.
- Vaishya: Agriculture, cow protection, and business is the dharma of vaishyas. They are the creators of wealth and sustain the economy. The large industries, businesses and agricultural and animal husbandry would be their department.
- Shudra: They are too are creators of wealth. Providing care for society and offering services is the dharma of shudras. Running industries, cottage industries and providing various types of other services is the supreme dhrama of shudras. From running small and cottage industries, to the entire modern service providing sector would apply to shudras.
The varna calculated in our birth chart, shall determine the qualities and inclinations we have (the above four being the reference).
No matter what varna you may have in your horoscope, your duties, responsibilities and religious authority would remain that of your varna by birth.
Your caste will not change due to what is in your birth-chart. The varna mentioned in the birth-chart is to give you guidance for your life/decisions/profession etc, based on your personal qualities/inclinations/aptitude.
