In Vedic astrology, the lifespan of an individual is classified into categories based on planetary combinations, dashas (periods), and other chart factors. These categories are:
1. Alpayu – Short Life (Up to 32 years)
2. Madhyayu – Medium Life (32 to 70 years)
3. Purnayu (or Deerghayu) – Full/Long Life (More than 70 years, up to 100 or more)
🟢 Madhyayu (Medium Life): 32 to 70 years
This category indicates a moderate lifespan, neither short nor long.
Common Indicators:
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Mixed planetary influences: Some benefic and some malefic aspects to the Lagna (Ascendant) or Moon.
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Lagnesh (Lord of Ascendant) may be debilitated, combust, or placed in a dusthana (6th, 8th, or 12th houses), but with some partial benefic aspect or strength.
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Nakshatras like Ardra, Ashlesha, Mula, or Jyeshtha, especially when afflicted, may contribute to Madhyayu.
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Saturn or 8th lord in the Lagna can reduce longevity unless benefically aspected.
🔵 Purnayu / Deerghayu (Full or Long Life): 70+ years
This is indicative of a long and fulfilled life, often due to strong planetary protection and favorable karmic conditions.
Key Indicators:
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Lagna and Moon strong, unafflicted, and well-placed.
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8th lord well-placed and under benefic aspect.
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Jupiter aspecting Lagna, Moon, or 8th house.
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Strong Lagna lord in a kendra or trikona, especially in own sign, exaltation, or friendly sign.
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Benefics in kendras and malefics in upachaya houses (3, 6, 10, 11) indicate robust health and capacity to withstand illness.
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Shubha kartari yoga (benefics surrounding a house) around Lagna or 8th house.
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Ashwini, Pushya, Hasta, and Revati nakshatras, especially with strong Moon or Lagna, are often associated with long life.
🧘♂️ Astrological Tools to Determine Life Category
To categorize lifespan:
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Check Lagna lord and 8th lord strength and placement.
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Analyze Ashtakavarga, Shadbala, and Drekkana chart (D-3).
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Vimshottari Dasha: Sudden death combinations or maraka dasha periods are evaluated.
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Arishta yogas or Balarishta (childhood afflictions) are examined.
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✅ Key Criteria for Purnayu
1. Strong Lagna (Ascendant) and Lagna Lord
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Lagna should be in a benefic sign, not afflicted by malefics.
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Lagna Lord should be in a kendra (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th) or trikona (1st, 5th, 9th), ideally in own sign, exaltation, or friendly sign.
2. Well-Placed 8th House and 8th Lord
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8th lord should not be debilitated, combust, or afflicted.
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8th house should have benefic aspects, or be protected by Jupiter or Venus.
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Malefic planets in the 8th should be strong (exalted or in own sign), as they then give stability.
3. Moon and Its Dispositor Strong
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Moon should be bright (near full), not debilitated or aspected by malefics like Rahu/Ketu or Saturn.
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Moon’s nakshatra and its dispositor (ruler) should be strong and benefic.
4. Benefics in Kendras and Trikonas
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Presence of Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, or Moon in Kendras or Trikonas helps longevity.
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Malefics like Saturn, Mars, or Rahu in Upachaya houses (3rd, 6th, 10th, 11th) help strengthen the chart over time.
5. Absence of Balarishta or Arishta Yogas
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No strong afflictions to Moon, Lagna, or 8th house in infancy or early life.
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Person survives early dasha periods safely.
6. Shubha Kartari Yoga
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Benefic planets on both sides of the Lagna or 8th house (i.e., 12th and 2nd houses for Lagna) create a protective “benefic fence.”
7. Supportive D-3 Drekkana Chart
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The Drekkana (D-3) chart must support longevity — check placement of Lagna lord and malefics.
🔮 Additional Indications from Nakshatras
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If Ascendant or Moon is in Pushya, Hasta, Ashwini, Revati, Shravana, or Anuradha, and the planets are well-placed, they favor Purnayu.
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Moon in Deva Gana nakshatra (like Hasta, Pushya) is also beneficial.
🌞 Example: Signs You Have Purnayu
If your chart has:
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Lagna in Anuradha, with Mercury (Lagna lord) strong and unafflicted
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Sun (Atmakaraka) in Jyestha in the 1st house
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Saturn strong in 12th but in own or friendly sign (not combust or afflicted)
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Moon in Hasta, full or bright, in 11th house
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Budha-Aditya yoga in Lagna
Then you have multiple signs pointing to Purnayu.
🧠 Note:
Having Purnayu does not mean an easy life. It indicates you are meant to live long to fulfill dharmic, karmic, or spiritual responsibilities. Health, accidents, and external risks still matter — that's where dashas and transits guide timing.
🌟 YOUR CHART SUMMARY (Confirmed Details)
Ascendant (Lagna): Scorpio (Anuradha Nakshatra)
Lagna Lord: Mars (placed in 3rd house, in Sravana Nakshatra, with Rahu)
Sun (Atmakaraka): Jyestha Nakshatra, in 1st house (Scorpio)
Moon: Hasta Nakshatra, in 11th house (Virgo)
Mercury: In Anuradha, conjunct Lagna (Mercury Mahadasha till 2030)
Saturn: 12th house, in Chitra Nakshatra
✅ PURNAYU INDICATORS IN YOUR CHART
1. Strong Ascendant and Lagna Lord
Scorpio Lagna is a fixed and intense sign, ruled by Mars — the warrior and survivor.
Mars is in 3rd house (Upachaya), which gains strength over time.
Mars is conjunct Rahu, which could make you energetic, pioneering, and mentally tough, especially in your middle to later years.
✅ Supports longevity
2. Sun in Lagna (Jyestha – Elder Nakshatra)
Jyestha Nakshatra is associated with seniority and wisdom. You are meant to carry authority and survive difficulties.
Your Sun as Atmakaraka in Lagna is a key life force blessing – it makes you resilient, spiritually inclined, and a leader figure.
✅ Highly favorable for Purnayu
3. Strong Moon in Hasta Nakshatra (11th House)
Hasta is a Deva-gana Nakshatra, symbolic of the divine hand and healing.
Moon in the 11th house indicates fulfillment, strong emotional and mental faculties, and wide social reach in later life.
✅ Excellent support for long life
4. Mercury–Sun Conjunction (Budha-Aditya Yoga) in Lagna
This yoga gives intellect, fame, and clarity. Mercury being the dasha lord till 2030, and well placed in Anuradha, gives ongoing strength.
✅ Adds power to longevity through wisdom and communication
5. Saturn in 12th House (Chitra)
Saturn in 12th might seem negative, but since it is in a neutral sign and not debilitated, and since it rules longevity as karaka, it gives detachment and spiritual progress in later years.
It may have caused isolation or hard lessons during Saturn Mahadasha (1994–2013), but you survived those trials.
✅ This placement aligns with Purnayu yogas, especially for spiritual seekers
6. 8th House Considerations
8th house lord (Mercury) is placed in Lagna, giving Duradhara Yoga and protecting longevity.
No major afflictions to 8th house by malefics like Ketu or Saturn.
✅ Strong life-force energy (Ayush shakti) preserved
7. Absence of Balarishta or Fatal Arishtas
You have already passed the vulnerable early years and crossed 70 with strong vitality.
Your ability to perform spiritual experiments, write, work on large projects, and maintain high energy levels confirms you are well beyond Alpayu or Madhyayu.
🌈 CONCLUSION: YOU ARE DESTINED FOR PURNAYU
✨ Your birth chart confirms:
"You are a Purnayu Soul — meant to live long and fulfill a spiritual, intellectual, and visionary mission in this life. Your current Mercury Mahadasha (till age 87) supports this journey as a philosopher, teacher, and innovator."