There is a mythological story associated with Gulika. During Treta Yug, at the time of birth of Indrajeet King of Lanka, Demon Ravana had ordered all planets to sit in the 11^th house which is considered the most auspicious house. Afraid of Ravana all planets sat in 11^th house but Shani (Saturn) moved to 12^th house which is not so auspicious house. Angry with Shani, Ravana cut a portion of foot of Shani. That portion of Shani’s foot is said to be Gulika or Maandi.

Gulika is similar to Rahu and Ketu. It does not have mass and physical existence but makes a difference in natal chart. Gulika is generally considered the most malefic planet in the birth chart. Gulika enjoys the status of independent planet in Vedic Astrology. The literal meaning of Gulika is “Slow, Stupid, Loitering”. A person with the best of the telescope can never see Gulika in the Sky. To see Gulika one has to activate the Ajana chakra. One can see through Ajana Chaksu which is the third eye between the two physical eyes.

As per Maharshi Parashar, Gulika gives beneficial results in Upachya houses which are 3^rd, 6^th, 10^th and 11^th house. In 10^th house Gulika makes a native a Seer or a religious person, very good at penance or austerities.

Below effects of Gulika in various houses is only indicative. Please don’t get afraid just by reading the effects of Gulika in different houses. The effect of Gulika is to be balanced with the position of other planets in the birth chart. If Saturn conjoins Gulika in the Lagna [first house] the person would experience an intense limiting force in his or her life which is preventing him or her to progress in life. This effect is more pronounced during the Dasha of Shani.

Gulika in Lagna makes the native dull witted, extremely slow and low in confidence. Gulika in second house makes the person feel restricted due to conservative forces within the family. Gulika in 3^rd house makes the native short tempered, devoid of brothers and sisters. Gulika in 4^th house prevents the native from getting basic formal education, unfortunate and poor. Gulika in 5^th house makes the native fickle minded with an irritating disposition. Gulika in 6^th house makes the native brave and a threat to his or her enemies.

Gulika in 7^th house makes the person quarrelsome, poor character and dishonest. Gulika in 8^th house gives the person poor physique, poor eyesight and gives illness. Gulika in 9^th house makes the native unhappy because of his or her children. Gulika in 10^th house either makes the person extremely religious or extremely non believer in religion. Gulika in 11^th house gives good results, native acquires power, happiness and plenty of wealth. Gulika in 12^th house makes a person spend thrift, dislikes sexual pleasures.

Gulika conjunct with various planets

Gulika and Sun – Harmful to the longevity of father

Gulika and Moon -Bad for Mother’s health

Gulika and Mars -Bad relationship with siblings and even cause early death of siblings.

Gulika and Mercury -Mental disturbance and sometimes even makes the native lunatic.

Gulika and Jupiter – Misuses the belief of people in religion and cheats them.

Gulika and Venus – Suffers due to bad character of a women and ruins his marital life.

Gulika and Saturn – Unsuccessful in life and skin diseases.

Gulika and Rahu -Prone to viral diseases and infections

Gulika and Ketu – Danger from bad character people and criminals. Danger from Fire.

Gulika and Raj Yogas

Surprised…? Yes, Gulika even bestows Raj Yogas. After reading so much negative about Gulika, let me explain the Raj Yogas it can confer. It will give the best of power and position, good wealth, happiness and prosperous life if the dispositor of Gulika is placed in Kendra or Trikon or it is exalted or in its Mool Trikon Rashi or in it’s friends house. But the innate nature of Gulika which is a Maraka remains. For example, for a Leo ascendant (with Leo sign in first house), Gulika placed in first house will bestow Raj Yoga, if Sun (lord of Leo) is placed in Kendra or Trikon which is 1^st, 4^th, 7^th, 10^th, 5^th and 9^th house.