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In short: Lal Kitab is best known for its upay — remedies that are simple, cheap and woven into daily life: feeding animals, giving particular items in charity, keeping or avoiding certain objects, and adjusting conduct. Practitioners usually ask that a remedy be done for a set period (commonly 40 or 43 days), in daylight, by the person themselves, and only one remedy at a time. Sunyra describes these as the tradition gives them: as practices of attention, discipline and generosity. They are not guarantees, and they never replace medical, legal or financial help.
The spirit of Lal Kitab remedies
Classical Jyotish texts recommend remedies too — BPHS (ch. 84 in Santhanam's numbering) describes worship, recitation and charity for afflicted planets. Lal Kitab's distinctive move is to make remedies ordinary: no elaborate ritual, no priest, no expensive gemstone by default, but small acts connected with the planet's symbolism. A remedy for the Moon might involve water, milk, silver or caring for one's mother; for Saturn, service to labourers, oil, iron or kindness to the elderly.
Whatever one believes about planets, the structure has value of its own: a daily act of generosity, a period of steadier conduct, a reminder to attend to a neglected relationship.
Rules practitioners commonly follow
These are widely taught in Lal Kitab practice; details vary between teachers.
- Do it yourself. A remedy is done by the person concerned (or, for a child, by a parent), not bought from someone else.
- One at a time. Overlapping remedies are discouraged.
- For a fixed period. Commonly 40 or 43 consecutive days; if a day is missed, start again.
- In daylight. Remedies are generally performed between sunrise and sunset.
- Keep it simple and inexpensive. The books favour everyday items over costly ones.
- Do no harm. A remedy that harms a person, an animal or the environment is outside the spirit of the tradition.
Typical examples by planet
These illustrate the kind of remedy the tradition recommends. They are given as information, not prescriptions; Lal Kitab ties each remedy to a specific placement, and the same act can be advised for one chart and against it for another.
| Planet | Symbolism | Typical kinds of upay |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | father, authority, the state | respecting one's father; offering water to the rising Sun; honest dealings with authority |
| Moon | mother, mind, water | caring for one's mother; giving milk or water; keeping silver |
| Mars | brothers, courage, energy | sharing sweets; supporting siblings; channelling anger into discipline |
| Mercury | sisters, daughters, speech, trade | care in speech; giving to young girls; honest commerce |
| Jupiter | teachers, elders, learning | respecting teachers and elders; supporting learning; saffron or turmeric in worship |
| Venus | spouse, comfort, beauty | respect and care for one's spouse; cleanliness; giving to the needy |
| Saturn | labourers, elders, discipline | service to workers and the elderly; feeding crows or dogs; avoiding alcohol and dishonesty |
| Rahu | the unfamiliar, confusion | keeping clarity in dealings; avoiding intoxicants; certain offerings in flowing water |
| Ketu | detachment, dogs, spirituality | feeding dogs; spiritual practice; supporting sons and nephews |
What remedies are not
- Not a guarantee. Neither Lal Kitab nor classical texts promise that a remedy will change an event, and we do not either.
- Not a treatment. No remedy treats illness. Health concerns belong with a doctor.
- Not a purchase. A genuine remedy in this tradition costs little. Packages, "energised" objects and urgent paid rituals are a commercial layer added later.
- Not a reason for fear. A placement that "needs a remedy" is not a curse. Difficult placements are challenges that people work with, and the books themselves list placements that improve with age and conduct.
How to approach Lal Kitab remedies sensibly
- Understand the placement first — our what is Lal Kitab page explains the fixed-house chart.
- Prefer remedies that are also simply good conduct: kindness, honesty, charity, care for family and animals.
- Choose one, do it consistently, and notice its effect on your own attention and habits.
- Keep up every practical step — medical care, financial planning, legal advice — alongside it.
FAQ
Why 43 days? It is the period most often taught in Lal Kitab practice; 40 days is also common. The books and teachers differ, and no particular number is magical.
Can someone else do my remedy for me? Practitioners generally say no, except a parent for a young child. The act is meant to be your own.
Are Lal Kitab remedies the same as gemstone remedies? No. Lal Kitab favours everyday acts and objects. Gemstones belong more to Parashari practice, and even there they are recommended only after a full chart is read.
Do I need a remedy at all? No. Remedies are optional practices. Many astrologers in every tradition hold that steady conduct and charity are the best remedies of all.
Sources
- Lal Kitab (1939–1952 editions, Urdu), attributed to Pandit Roop Chand Joshi
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, ch. 84 (remedial measures) (Santhanam), for comparison
Written by Sunyra Editorial. Astrology is a tradition of interpretation; read this as guidance, not a forecast. Disclaimer.
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