In the systems of Vedic astrology the Janam Kundli (birth chart) depicts ones life along with the life expectancy of them. The analysis of Alpayu (short life span) is done by examining certain houses, planetary placements and conjunctions on the Kundli. Let’s try to understand what houses and what planets are related to the possibility of short life and how they are evaluated.

Key Houses That Indicate Lifespan in Kundli:

8th House (Longevity):

Out of all houses, the 8th house is the one that relates to a long life span best. Malevolent energies directed at this part of the chart, more specifically planets such as Saturn, Rahu, Ketu or Mars point towards longevity difficulties. If the lord of the 8th house of duration is weak, it may indicate Alpayu.

3rd House (Bravery):

The 3rd house represents willpower or ‘vidya’ as the scriptures call it and spine energization. A weak or afflicted 3rd House may dampen an individual’s fighting ability towards challenges and so this can indicate health complications that may lead to an early end of life.

6th House (Disease):

6th house governs diseases and obstacles that accompany them. If this house or its lord is afflicted by malefic planets, it can signify chronic diseases that can reduce the expected life span.

1st House (Ascendant):

An individual’s Ascendant will give insights into their frame of health. However, a weakened ascendant lord that is subject to malefic influences can indicate an underdeveloped individual frame.

Keywords for Alpayu:

A troubled sun symbolizer of life energy combined with the Moon, with an impact on the minds and emotions may also shorten life span.

Also, the proximity of Saturn, Rahu or Ketu to other healthy bodies in other important houses may suggest Alpayu as well.

The presence of Maraka planets in key houses can also be a strong indicator of such a condition.

In order for Astrologers to make accurate predictions on the individual lifespan of a person, they have to first analyze the planets and houses from the person’s Janam Kundli. If you are to want accurate predictions, it is best to seek an experienced astrologer as this process usually involves complex layers and many variables which need to be optimized for an estimation of longevity.