In Bṛhat Saṁhitā, Varāhamihira often interprets planetary conjunctions in terms of worldly events, natural phenomena, and socio-political outcomes.— Mars joins Saturn and the Sun in Pisces:
1. Planetary Roles in Bṛhat Saṁhitā
Mars (Kuja): Associated with war, fire, aggression, rulers, and military affairs. Its entry into a sign often signals conflict, upheaval, or energetic activity.
Saturn (Śani): Linked with restriction, suffering, famine, disease, and the labouring classes. Its conjunctions tend to bring delays, scarcity, or hardship.
Sun (Sūrya): Represents kings, authority, governance, and vitality. When afflicted or joined with malefics, rulers face challenges, instability, or loss of prestige.
Pisces (Mīna Rāśi): A watery sign, connected with oceans, rivers, fish, and spiritual matters. Events here often manifest as floods, maritime issues, or shifts in religious/philosophical domains.
2. According to Varāhamihira’s method:
Mars + Saturn together: This is considered a harsh combination, producing strife, wars, accidents, and suffering among people.
Mars + Sun: Indicates fiery events, political disputes, and challenges to rulers.
Saturn + Sun: Suggests affliction to kings, administrative failures, and unrest among subjects.
All three in Pisces: Being a watery sign, this amplifies dangers related to water — floods, storms, maritime troubles, and scarcity of aquatic resources. It also points to disturbances in spiritual institutions or religious leadership.
3. Likely Developments
Political: Kings or governments may face instability, quarrels, or loss of authority. Ministers and rulers could be at odds.
Natural: Floods, heavy rains, or oceanic disturbances may occur. Fish and aquatic life may suffer.
Social: Labourers and common folk may experience hardship, scarcity of food, or disease outbreaks.
Military/Conflict: Wars or violent disputes may flare up, especially near coastal or riverine regions.
Philosophical/Religious: Pisces being a mokṣa sign, spiritual leaders or institutions may face turbulence, reform, or controversy.
"When fiery Mars, stern Saturn, and the sovereign Sun converge in the waters of Pisces, kings tremble, oceans roar, and the people endure trials — yet from turbulence arises a new order."
