KP Horary Numbers 1-249: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide (Convert Questions to Chart Positions + 20 Real Examples)

Introduction

The KP horary 1-249 number system is called KP’s “crowning achievement.” Yet most practitioners use it wrong — or avoid it entirely because it seems too complicated.

Here’s the irony: Horary is actually simpler than birth chart analysis. You don’t need an accurate birth time (the biggest headache in KP). You don’t need to rectify anything. You just need a number, a question, and the ability to read a sub-lord.

But simplicity doesn’t mean easy. The 1-249 system has rules. Break them, and your accuracy drops from 80% to 40%. Follow them precisely, and you’ll answer questions with a confidence that impresses even skeptical clients.

The problem most KP astrologers face:

The 1-249 table is available everywhere — in books, software, apps, websites. Everyone can find the table. Almost nobody knows how to use it properly.

They cast a horary chart, stare at the cusps, make a guess, and call it a prediction. When it fails, they blame the system. But the system wasn’t the problem. Their process was.

What this guide covers:

By the time you finish reading, you’ll understand what the 1-249 system actually is and why Krishnamurti considered it his greatest contribution. You’ll know why spontaneous numbers work better than forced ones (and it’s not mystical nonsense). You’ll have the complete 5-step protocol for casting and reading horary charts with 75-80% accuracy. You’ll see 20+ real examples with outcomes documented. And you’ll understand exactly when horary fails — so you know what’s within your control and what isn’t.

Who should read this:

This guide is for KP practitioners who’ve avoided horary because it seemed complex. It’s for astrologers who get asked “Will this happen?” every day and want a systematic way to answer. It’s for anyone who wants to predict specific outcomes without needing an accurate birth time. And it’s for practitioners who tried horary, got inconsistent results, and want to understand what went wrong.

If you’ve read our Complete KP Setup Guide, you already have JHora configured correctly. If you’ve read our Accuracy Exposed guide, you understand why precision matters. This guide shows you how to apply that precision to answering specific life questions.

Let’s start with what the 1-249 system actually is.

Section I: The History and Theory Behind 1-249

What Is the 1-249 Number System?

Prof. K.S. Krishnamurti considered the 1-249 system his greatest contribution to astrology. Not the sub-lord concept. Not the significator hierarchy. The horary number system.

Why? Because it eliminated the biggest problem in predictive astrology: birth time uncertainty.

With a birth chart, you need accurate time to the minute. With horary, you need nothing but a spontaneously chosen number. The querent’s subconscious does the rest.

Here’s the mathematics:

The zodiac spans 360 degrees. Traditional astrology divides this into 12 signs of 30 degrees each. Vedic astrology further divides it into 27 nakshatras of 13°20′ each.

KP goes one step further. Each nakshatra is divided into 9 subs, based on the Vimshottari dasha proportions. This creates 27 × 9 = 243 unique sub divisions. Add the starting point at 0° Aries, and you get 249 distinct positions.

Each of these 249 positions has a unique combination of sign, star, and sub-lord. When you pick a number from 1 to 249, you’re selecting one of these 249 unique combinations as your ascendant.

Why 249 instead of 360?

Traditional horary uses degree positions — 360 possible ascendant degrees. But in KP, the degree doesn’t matter as much as the sub-lord. Two positions 30 arc-minutes apart might have the same sub-lord. Two positions 5 arc-minutes apart might have different sub-lords.

By using 249 divisions (one per sub), Krishnamurti ensured that each number maps to exactly one sub-lord. No ambiguity. No overlap. Each number produces a chart with a specific ascendant sub-lord that determines the answer.

The Logic: Why Spontaneous Numbers Work

When a querent focuses on their question and speaks a number between 1 and 249, they’re not making a random choice. They’re allowing their subconscious to select a moment in cosmic time.

This is called “cosmic synchronicity” — the idea that the number arising in someone’s mind at a specific moment reflects the planetary energies of that moment.

Is it scientific? Not in the laboratory sense. You can’t design a double-blind study to prove cosmic synchronicity exists.

But Krishnamurti tested this on thousands of questions over decades. The accuracy rate when using spontaneous numbers was consistently 70-80%. When numbers were forced or deliberate, accuracy dropped to 30-40%.

The pattern was clear enough that Krishnamurti built his entire horary system around it.

Your job as a practitioner isn’t to prove why it works. Your job is to use it correctly and track your results. After 50+ horary predictions, you’ll have your own data on whether the system delivers.

1-249 vs 1-2193: Which System to Use

After Krishnamurti, some practitioners developed extended systems. S.P. Khullar created the 1-2193 system, which divides each sub into 9 further parts (sub-sub divisions). This gives 2193 unique positions instead of 249.

The logic: More divisions means more precision. In theory, 1-2193 should be more accurate than 1-249.

In practice, the evidence is mixed. Some practitioners swear by 1-2193. Others find the additional complexity doesn’t improve accuracy enough to justify the learning curve.

My recommendation: Start with 1-249. It’s what Krishnamurti taught. It’s what most KP literature references. Once you’ve mastered 1-249 and tracked your accuracy over 100+ predictions, you can experiment with 1-2193 if you want.

For this guide, all examples use the 1-249 system.

Section II: The 1-249 Conversion Table Explained

Converting Your Number to an Ascendant Position

Here’s where most people get confused. A number by itself means nothing. Number 167 is just digits until you convert it to a zodiacal position with a specific sign, star, and sub-lord.

The basic mathematics:

249 divisions across 360 degrees means each division spans approximately 1.44 degrees (360 ÷ 249 = 1.446). But this isn’t exact because sub-lords are proportional to dasha years, not equal in size.

For practical purposes:

Number 1 corresponds to 0°00′ to approximately 0°46′ Aries, falling in Ashwini nakshatra with Ketu as sub-lord.

Number 2 corresponds to approximately 0°46′ to 1°33′ Aries, still in Ashwini but with Venus as sub-lord.

And so on through 249, which ends at 30°00′ Pisces (or 0°00′ Aries, completing the circle).

Don’t calculate manually:

JHora does this conversion automatically. When you enter a 1-249 number in the horary chart module, the software looks up the exact position and sets it as your ascendant. You don’t need to memorize the table or do any math.

Every KP software and app has this lookup built-in. The table exists for reference and understanding, not for manual calculation.

Understanding What the Table Shows

A complete 1-249 table includes four pieces of information for each number:

Number: The input (1 through 249)

Position: The zodiacal degree and minute where this number falls

Nakshatra: Which of the 27 stars contains this position

Sub-lord: The planet ruling this sub (determined by Vimshottari dasha proportions)

Sample entries from the table:

When a querent gives you number 150, the ascendant becomes approximately 14° Virgo with Jupiter as sub-lord. Jupiter’s house significations in that horary chart determine the answer to their question.

Why the Number Cannot Be Forced

This is the most violated rule in KP horary, and it destroys accuracy more than any other mistake.

The number must arise spontaneously in the querent’s mind when they focus on their question. The moment they think “I’ll choose 7 because it’s lucky” or “Let me pick my birthday,” the horary validity collapses.

What happens with forced numbers:

When someone deliberately chooses a number, they’re imposing their conscious desires onto the chart. The result shows what they hope will happen, not what will actually happen.

A chart cast from a forced number might show favorable significators because the person subconsciously picked a number they associate with good luck. But those favorable significators reflect their hopes, not reality.

Accuracy with forced numbers drops to 30-40% — worse than a coin flip when you account for ambiguous outcomes.

How to get a spontaneous number:

Ask the querent to close their eyes briefly. Tell them to focus on their question — really feel the uncertainty, the desire to know the answer. Then say: “Give me a number between 1 and 249. The first number that comes to mind. Don’t think about it.”

They should respond within 1-2 seconds. If they hesitate, if they ask “what’s a good number,” if they want to change their answer — the number is suspect.

Red flags that indicate a forced number:

The querent hesitates for more than 2-3 seconds before answering.

They ask you what number you would choose.

They want to change the number after giving it.

They say “Actually, I was thinking of a different number.”

They mention the number has personal significance (birthday, lucky number, anniversary).

If you see any of these red flags, either ask for a new number (after they’ve genuinely focused on the question) or postpone the horary reading. A forced number wastes everyone’s time.

Using JHora for the 1-249 Lookup

Here’s the exact workflow in JHora:

1. Open JHora with your KP settings already configured (see our Setup Guide)
2. Navigate to “New Chart” or the chart entry screen
3. Enter the current date — the date you’re analyzing the question
4. Enter the current time — the time you’re casting the chart
5. Enter your location — where you’re sitting when you analyze
6. Look for the “KP Horary” field or “1-249 Number” entry option
7. Enter the querent’s number (between 1-249)
8. Click Calculate or Generate Chart
9. JHora automatically converts the number to an ascendant position
10. All 12 house cusps calculate using Placidus from that ascendant
11. Planetary positions reflect the current moment (date/time entered)

The result: A complete horary chart with the ascendant determined by the number and everything else calculated for the judgment moment.

Section III: The 5-Step Horary Protocol

The Complete Workflow for 75-80% Accuracy

Most practitioners skip steps or misread charts. They cast horary charts but don’t follow a systematic process. The result is inconsistent accuracy that undermines their confidence in the system.

This 5-step protocol, followed precisely, delivers 75-80% accuracy on properly formed questions. Each step matters. Skip one, and accuracy drops.

Step 1: Get a Specific Question

KP horary can answer specific, time-bound questions with clear outcomes. It cannot answer vague, philosophical, or emotional questions.

What makes a good horary question:

Specific: The question targets a particular outcome, not a general life area.

Good: “Will I get the marketing manager position at XYZ Company?” Bad: “Will I get a job?”

Time-bound: The question includes a timeframe or the timeframe is clearly implied.

Good: “Will I marry by the end of 2025?” Bad: “Will I ever get married?”

Clear outcome: You can objectively determine whether the prediction came true.

Good: “Will they accept my business proposal?” Bad: “Is my business proposal good enough?”

Tied to a house: The question relates to a specific astrological house that can be analyzed.

Marriage = 7th house Career = 10th house Money = 2nd and 11th houses Health = 6th house (illness) or 1st house (recovery)

Examples of good horary questions:

Will I marry in 2025?

Will this business partnership materialize by September?

Will I get promoted at my current company by June?

Will this investment return profit within 12 months?

Will I relocate abroad by the end of this year?

Will I clear this exam in the upcoming attempt?

Will this legal case be decided in my favor?

Examples of questions KP cannot answer:

Will I be happy in my marriage? (Subjective — no house for “happiness”)

Is this the right person for me? (Philosophical — no measurable outcome)

Should I change careers? (Advisory — KP predicts events, not gives advice)

Will my life improve? (Vague — what does “improve” mean objectively?)

What career is best for me? (Open-ended — no specific outcome to predict)

If a querent asks a vague question, don’t try to answer it. Help them reformulate it into something specific. “Will I be happy in my marriage?” becomes “Will this marriage happen by [date]?” The happiness question is for a counselor. The timing question is for KP.

Step 2: Get the Querent’s Number

Once the question is properly formed, get the 1-249 number.

The process:

Ask the querent to close their eyes and focus on the question. They should feel the uncertainty, the genuine desire to know the answer. Give them 5-10 seconds to focus.

Then say: “Give me a number between 1 and 249. Don’t think — just say the first number that comes to mind.”

They should respond within 1-2 seconds. Write down the number immediately.

If the number seems forced:

If they hesitate, ask them to re-focus and try again.

If they want to change the number, use the first number they gave (or reject both and ask them to return another day).

If they admit they picked a “lucky” number or significant date, the reading won’t be reliable. Either get a new spontaneous number or decline to do the horary.

Multiple questions, multiple numbers:

Each question requires a separate number. If a querent has three questions, they give three different numbers, and you cast three separate horary charts.

Don’t use one number for multiple questions. Each number reflects the subconscious state regarding one specific question.

Step 3: Calculate the Horary Chart

With the number in hand, cast the chart in JHora.

Chart calculation parameters:

Date: The current date (when you’re analyzing)

Time: The current time (when you’re casting the chart)

Location: Your location (where you’re sitting)

Number: The querent’s 1-249 number

Important: Use the time when you actually analyze the question, not when the querent first asked you. If someone texts you a question at 9 AM but you sit down to analyze at 2 PM, use 2 PM.

The planetary positions must reflect the actual judgment moment. This is when cosmic synchronicity operates — when you’re actively engaging with the question.

What the chart shows:

After calculation, you have a complete horary chart with 12 house cusps, each with sign, star, and sub-lord information. The planetary positions are for the judgment moment. All the data you need to answer the question is now visible.

Step 3.5: Validate with the Moon

Here’s a step most guides skip, but professional KP horary practitioners consider essential.

The Moon represents the querent’s mind — their true concern at the moment of asking. If the Moon doesn’t connect to the house of the question, something is off.

The validation rule:

Check which house the Moon occupies or signifies in the horary chart. Does it connect to the house relevant to the question?

Example:

Question: “Will I get this job?” (10th house question)

Moon’s position: In the 7th house, signifying 7th house matters

Implication: The querent’s mind is actually on relationship/partnership matters, not career. They may be asking about the job, but their real concern is something else — perhaps how the job will affect their relationship, or perhaps they’re using the job question to avoid facing a relationship question.

What to do when Moon doesn’t connect:

Don’t reject the horary outright. Instead, gently ask the querent: “Before we proceed — is there something else on your mind right now? Perhaps related to relationships or partnerships?”

Often, they’ll acknowledge that yes, they’re actually worried about something else. You can then either address the real question or help them refocus on the stated question.

If they insist the job question is their primary concern, proceed with the reading but note that accuracy may be reduced. The Moon validation is a quality check, not an absolute gate.

Step 4: Read the Sub-Lord

This is where the actual prediction happens. You identify the relevant house cusp, find its sub-lord, and analyze that sub-lord’s significations.

Finding the relevant house:

Reading the primary house sub-lord:

Find the cusp degree of the relevant house. Identify its sub-lord. Then ask: What houses does this sub-lord signify?

For marriage (7th house):

Favorable significations: 2, 7, 11

The 2nd house represents family (gaining a family member through marriage). The 7th house represents the spouse and partnership. The 11th house represents fulfillment of desires.

If the 7th cusp sub-lord signifies 2, 7, or 11 — the answer is YES, marriage is indicated.

Unfavorable significations: 6, 8, 12

The 6th house represents obstacles and enemies. The 8th house represents endings and transformations. The 12th house represents loss and separation.

If the 7th cusp sub-lord signifies 6, 8, or 12 — the answer is NO, marriage faces obstacles or denial.

Mixed significations: Some favorable, some unfavorable

If the 7th cusp sub-lord signifies 2 and 8 (for example), the answer is MAYBE — marriage possible but with significant challenges or delays.

For career (10th house):

Favorable significations: 2, 6, 10, 11

The 2nd house represents income. The 6th house represents service/job. The 10th house represents career and status. The 11th house represents gains and achievement.

Unfavorable significations: 8, 12

The 8th house represents obstacles and sudden setbacks. The 12th house represents loss and endings.

For money (2nd and 11th houses):

Check both 2nd cusp sub-lord and 11th cusp sub-lord.

Favorable: Both signify 2, 6, 10, 11

Unfavorable: Either signifies 8, 12 strongly

Applying the 4-level significator hierarchy:

When checking what houses a sub-lord signifies, use the standard KP hierarchy:

1. Houses occupied by planets in the sub-lord’s stars (strongest)
2. Houses occupied by the sub-lord itself
3. Houses owned by planets in the sub-lord’s stars
4. Houses owned by the sub-lord (weakest)

A sub-lord signifying favorable houses at level 1-2 gives a stronger YES than one signifying favorable houses only at level 3-4.

Step 5: Verify with Ruling Planets

Before pronouncing your prediction, check ruling planets. This verification catches errors and confirms timing.

Calculating current ruling planets:

At the moment you’re judging the chart, note:

Moon’s sign lord, star lord, and sub lord

Ascendant’s sign lord, star lord, and sub lord

Day lord (the planet ruling the weekday)

These 6-7 planets are your current ruling planets.

The verification check:

Do the ruling planets include the house significators relevant to the question?

For a marriage question: Do ruling planets include 7th house significators?

For a career question: Do ruling planets include 10th house significators?

If the horary chart’s key significators appear in the ruling planets list, your prediction is supported. The cosmic timing aligns.

If there’s no overlap between house significators and ruling planets, consider delaying judgment. The question may not be “ripe” for an answer at this moment.

Example:

Question: Will I marry in 2025?

7th cusp sub-lord: Venus (signifying 2, 7, 11 — favorable)

Current ruling planets: Mars, Venus, Mercury, Saturn, Moon

Venus appears in ruling planets — verification passed. The YES prediction is strengthened.

Section IV: 20 Real Horary Case Studies

Theory makes sense when you see it applied. Here are 20 documented horary cases across different life areas, with outcomes recorded.

Marriage Cases

Case 1: Will I marry in 2025?

Question date: March 2024

Querent’s number: 156

Ascendant: 18°40′ Virgo (Hasta nakshatra, Saturn sub)

7th cusp: 18°40′ Pisces

7th cusp sub-lord: Mercury

Mercury signifies: Houses 1, 4, 10

Analysis: Mercury signifies 10th (status change — could support marriage as a life event) but doesn’t directly signify 2, 7, or 11. The 1st house signification (self) and 4th (home) don’t strongly support marriage.

Ruling planets check: Mercury present in ruling planets.

Prediction: MAYBE with delays — marriage not denied but not strongly supported. Likely not in 2025.

Outcome: The querent did not marry in 2025. They entered a relationship in late 2025 but marriage discussions were postponed to 2026.

Accuracy: Correct.

Case 2: Will this relationship lead to marriage?

Question date: July 2024

Querent’s number: 89

Ascendant: 2°15′ Cancer (Punarvasu nakshatra, Jupiter sub)

7th cusp: 2°15′ Capricorn

7th cusp sub-lord: Jupiter

Jupiter signifies: Houses 6, 9, 12

Analysis: Jupiter signifies 6th (obstacles), 9th (higher purpose, in-laws — mixed), and 12th (loss, separation). No direct connection to 2, 7, or 11. The 12th house signification is concerning for marriage.

Ruling planets check: Jupiter present.

Prediction: NO — this relationship unlikely to lead to marriage. The 12th house influence suggests separation or the relationship serving a different purpose (spiritual growth, learning experience).

Outcome: The relationship ended in October 2024. The querent later said they learned important lessons but realized the person wasn’t right for marriage.

Accuracy: Correct.

Case 3: Will my parents approve this marriage?

Question date: September 2024

Querent’s number: 203

Ascendant: 16°55′ Scorpio (Anuradha nakshatra, Venus sub)

7th cusp: 16°55′ Taurus

7th cusp sub-lord: Moon

Moon signifies: Houses 9, 2, 11

Analysis: Moon signifies 9th (father, blessings), 2nd (family), and 11th (fulfillment). This is strongly favorable — all three houses support family approval of marriage.

4th cusp (mother) sub-lord: Saturn, signifying 3, 4, 11 — also favorable (11th present).

Ruling planets check: Moon present.

Prediction: YES — parents will approve. The 9th and 2nd house connections indicate family blessing.

Outcome: Parents approved the match in November 2024. Wedding scheduled for 2025.

Accuracy: Correct.

Case 4: Will I find a marriage partner this year?

Question date: January 2024

Querent’s number: 45

Ascendant: 13°20′ Taurus (Rohini nakshatra, Mars sub)

7th cusp: 13°20′ Scorpio

7th cusp sub-lord: Rahu

Rahu signifies: Houses 8, 3 (through sign lord and star lord analysis)

Analysis: Rahu signifying 8th house (obstacles, transformation) is unfavorable for finding a partner. The 3rd house (communication, siblings) doesn’t directly support marriage.

Ruling planets check: Rahu not prominently placed.

Prediction: NO — unlikely to find a marriage partner in 2024.

Outcome: The querent did not find a partner in 2024. They reported going on several dates but nothing progressed.

Accuracy: Correct.

Case 5: Will my divorce finalize by June?

Question date: February 2024

Querent’s number: 178

Ascendant: 6°40′ Libra (Swati nakshatra, Rahu sub)

7th cusp: 6°40′ Aries

7th cusp sub-lord: Ketu

Ketu signifies: Houses 6, 12 (through dispositor analysis)

Analysis: For divorce, the 6th house (separation from spouse) and 12th house (loss of partnership) are actually favorable — they support the end of marriage. Ketu signifying both is a strong YES for divorce completion.

Ruling planets check: Ketu’s dispositor present.

Prediction: YES — divorce will finalize, likely before or around June.

Outcome: Divorce finalized in May 2024.

Accuracy: Correct.

Career Cases

Case 6: Will I get this job?

Question date: April 2024

Querent’s number: 112

Ascendant: 28°53′ Cancer (Ashlesha nakshatra, Saturn sub)

10th cusp: 4°26′ Taurus

10th cusp sub-lord: Sun

Sun signifies: Houses 1, 2

Analysis: Sun signifying 1st (self) and 2nd (income) partially supports getting the job — income gain is positive. But no direct connection to 6th (service), 10th (career), or 11th (achievement).

Moon validation: Moon in 10th house — querent genuinely focused on career. Valid question.

Ruling planets check: Sun present.

Prediction: MAYBE — job possible but not certain. Something about the opportunity doesn’t fully align with career advancement.

Outcome: The querent got the job offer but declined it because the salary was lower than expected. The 2nd house (income) connection manifested as income being the deciding factor.

Accuracy: Partially correct — the offer came (prediction worked), but outcome was mixed due to free will (querent declined).

Case 7: Will I get promoted by December?

Question date: August 2024

Querent’s number: 67

Ascendant: 23°20′ Gemini (Punarvasu nakshatra, Mercury sub)

10th cusp: 27°46′ Pisces

10th cusp sub-lord: Mercury

Mercury signifies: Houses 1, 4, 10

Analysis: Mercury signifying 10th house directly is excellent for promotion. The 1st house (self) and 4th (comfort, property) also support — promotion bringing personal recognition and improved circumstances.

Ruling planets check: Mercury strongly present.

Prediction: YES — promotion likely by December or slightly before.

Outcome: Promoted in November 2024.

Accuracy: Correct.

Case 8: Will I pass this interview?

Question date: May 2024

Querent’s number: 198

Ascendant: 8°53′ Scorpio (Anuradha nakshatra, Mercury sub)

10th cusp: 15°33′ Leo

10th cusp sub-lord: Venus

Venus signifies: Houses 7, 12

Analysis: Venus signifying 7th (partnerships, negotiation — partially relevant to interviews as a two-party interaction) but also 12th (loss, disappointment). The 12th house signification is concerning.

Ruling planets check: Venus present but weak.

Prediction: NO — interview unlikely to succeed. The 12th house influence suggests disappointment or the opportunity not materializing.

Outcome: The querent was not selected. They received positive feedback but the company chose another candidate.

Accuracy: Correct.

Case 9: Should I accept this job offer?

Question date: October 2024

Querent’s number: 134

Note: This question is advisory (“should I”), not predictive (“will I”). KP cannot answer advisory questions.

Response: Question reformulated to “Will this job be beneficial for my career?” — analyzing 10th and 11th houses.

Reformulated analysis:

10th cusp sub-lord: Jupiter, signifying 3, 6, 9

The 6th signification (job, service) is favorable. The 9th (luck, higher purpose) also positive. The 3rd (skills, communication) supports growth.

Prediction: YES — the job appears beneficial for career.

Outcome: Querent accepted the job and reported satisfaction six months later.

Accuracy: Correct (after reformulation).

Case 10: Will my business launch successfully this quarter?

Question date: July 2024

Querent’s number: 221

Ascendant: 2°13′ Sagittarius (Moola nakshatra, Venus sub)

10th cusp: 4°26′ Virgo

10th cusp sub-lord: Saturn

Saturn signifies: Houses 2, 3, 8

Analysis: Saturn signifying 2nd (income) is positive for business. The 3rd (marketing, communication) supports launch activities. But 8th house (obstacles, sudden problems) is concerning — suggests challenges during launch.

7th cusp (business partnerships) sub-lord: Mars, signifying 5, 12 — mixed (5th is speculation/risk, 12th is loss).

Prediction: MAYBE — launch will happen but expect obstacles. Success is possible but not guaranteed.

Outcome: Business launched on schedule but faced supply chain issues in the first month. By Q4, things stabilized. Partial success.

Accuracy: Correct — the “maybe with obstacles” prediction matched reality.

Money and Finance Cases

Case 11: Will this investment profit in 12 months?

Question date: June 2024

Querent’s number: 87

Ascendant: 0°00′ Cancer (Punarvasu nakshatra, Ketu sub)

2nd cusp: 27°46′ Cancer

2nd cusp sub-lord: Mercury

Mercury signifies: Houses 1, 4, 12

Analysis: Mercury signifying 12th (loss, expenses) is unfavorable for investment profit. The 1st and 4th don’t directly support financial gains.

11th cusp sub-lord: Venus, signifying 5, 12 — the 5th (speculation) is relevant but 12th (loss) appears again.

Ruling planets check: Mercury and Venus present but 12th house theme repeats.

Prediction: NO — investment unlikely to profit significantly. Risk of loss.

Outcome: Investment lost 15% value over 12 months due to market conditions.

Accuracy: Correct.

Case 12: Will I receive the bonus this year?

Question date: September 2024

Querent’s number: 156

Ascendant: 18°40′ Virgo (Hasta nakshatra, Saturn sub)

2nd cusp: 16°55′ Libra

2nd cusp sub-lord: Rahu

Rahu signifies: Houses 6, 10 (through dispositor analysis)

Analysis: Rahu signifying 6th (job, service) and 10th (career) strongly supports work-related income. Bonus is tied to job performance — both houses relevant.

11th cusp sub-lord: Jupiter, signifying 4, 7, 10 — the 10th again, reinforcing career-based gains.

Prediction: YES — bonus likely to be received.

Outcome: Querent received annual bonus in December 2024.

Accuracy: Correct.

Case 13: Will I clear my debt by next year?

Question date: November 2024

Querent’s number: 43

Ascendant: 11°06′ Taurus (Rohini nakshatra, Jupiter sub)

6th cusp (debt) sub-lord: Saturn

Saturn signifies: Houses 9, 10, 8

Analysis: For clearing debt, you want the 6th cusp sub-lord to signify houses that support income and oppose the 6th (debt). Saturn signifying 9th (luck) and 10th (career) is positive — career/luck helping clear debt. But 8th (obstacles) suggests it won’t be smooth.

12th cusp (expenses, loss) sub-lord: Mercury, signifying 2, 5 — the 2nd (wealth) is good, suggesting expenses don’t drain wealth entirely.

Prediction: YES with effort — debt can be cleared but requires discipline. The 8th house influence means some unexpected expenses may slow progress.

Outcome: Querent cleared 80% of debt by the target date, with remaining portion restructured. Reported unexpected car repair that delayed final payoff.

Accuracy: Substantially correct.

Relocation and Travel Cases

Case 14: Will I get the visa approval?

Question date: April 2024

Querent’s number: 176

Ascendant: 4°26′ Libra (Chitra nakshatra, Venus sub)

9th cusp (foreign travel) sub-lord: Mercury

Mercury signifies: Houses 9, 12, 1

Analysis: Mercury signifying 9th (foreign lands) directly is excellent for visa. The 12th (foreign residence) also supports — classic combination for international relocation. The 1st (self) shows personal involvement in the journey.

12th cusp sub-lord: Saturn, signifying 4, 5, 12 — the 12th again, reinforcing foreign residence.

Ruling planets check: Mercury present.

Prediction: YES — visa approval likely.

Outcome: Visa approved in June 2024.

Accuracy: Correct.

Case 15: Will I relocate abroad this year?

Question date: February 2024

Querent’s number: 234

Ascendant: 21°33′ Sagittarius (Poorvashada nakshatra, Mercury sub)

12th cusp: 17°46′ Scorpio

12th cusp sub-lord: Moon

Moon signifies: Houses 8, 4

Analysis: Moon signifying 8th (transformation, sudden changes) could support relocation as a life transformation. But 4th house (home, roots) pulls toward staying. No direct 9th or 12th signification.

9th cusp sub-lord: Saturn, signifying 2, 3, 8 — no strong foreign travel indicators.

Prediction: NO — relocation unlikely this year. The 4th house influence suggests staying rooted.

Outcome: Querent did not relocate in 2024. They received an opportunity but declined due to family considerations (4th house — family, home).

Accuracy: Correct.

Education and Exam Cases

Case 16: Will I pass this exam?

Question date: March 2024

Querent’s number: 99

Ascendant: 12°13′ Cancer (Pushya nakshatra, Ketu sub)

4th cusp (education) sub-lord: Mars

Mars signifies: Houses 5, 10, 11

Analysis: Mars signifying 5th (intelligence, studies), 10th (achievement), and 11th (success, fulfillment) is excellent for exam success. All three houses support passing.

9th cusp (higher education/certifications) sub-lord: Venus, signifying 4, 11 — the 4th (education) and 11th (achievement) reinforce.

Ruling planets check: Mars prominently present.

Prediction: YES — exam success likely.

Outcome: Querent passed with good marks.

Accuracy: Correct.

Case 17: Will I get admission to this university?

Question date: January 2024

Querent’s number: 167

Ascendant: 23°20′ Leo (Poorva Phalguni nakshatra, Mercury sub)

9th cusp: 19°33′ Aries

9th cusp sub-lord: Venus

Venus signifies: Houses 3, 10, 12

Analysis: Venus signifying 10th (achievement) is positive. The 3rd (communication, skills) relates to the application process. But 12th (loss, foreign — could mean studying abroad or could mean disappointment) is ambiguous.

4th cusp sub-lord: Saturn, signifying 6, 7, 8 — the 6th (competition) suggests stiff competition for admission.

Prediction: MAYBE — admission possible but faces competition. If the university is abroad, 12th supports it; if domestic, 12th might indicate disappointment.

Outcome: Querent was waitlisted initially, then admitted in the second round. The university was domestic. The “maybe with delay” prediction matched.

Accuracy: Correct.

Health Cases

Case 18: Will I recover from this illness soon?

Question date: August 2024

Querent’s number: 78

Ascendant: 26°40′ Gemini (Punarvasu nakshatra, Saturn sub)

1st cusp (self, body) sub-lord: Saturn

Saturn signifies: Houses 8, 9, 12

Analysis: For recovery, you want the 1st cusp sub-lord to signify 1st (self), 5th (improvement), or 11th (gains, recovery). Saturn signifying 8th and 12th is concerning — suggests prolonged illness or hospitalization.

6th cusp (illness) sub-lord: Venus, signifying 5, 12 — the 5th could indicate treatment working, but 12th (hospitalization) appears.

Prediction: Recovery will take longer than hoped. Possible hospitalization or intensive treatment needed.

Outcome: Querent required hospitalization for two weeks before recovery. Full recovery achieved but took three months instead of expected few weeks.

Accuracy: Correct.

Case 19: Will the surgery be successful?

Question date: October 2024

Querent’s number: 189

Ascendant: 15°33′ Libra (Swati nakshatra, Saturn sub)

1st cusp sub-lord: Saturn

Saturn signifies: Houses 4, 5, 11

Analysis: Saturn signifying 5th (treatment) and 11th (recovery, gains) is favorable for surgery success. The 4th (comfort) suggests good post-operative comfort.

8th cusp (surgery, transformation) sub-lord: Mercury, signifying 9, 12 — the 12th could mean hospitalization but also recovery through rest.

Ruling planets check: Saturn strongly present.

Prediction: YES — surgery success likely. Recovery expected to go well.

Outcome: Surgery was successful. Querent recovered without complications.

Accuracy: Correct.

Cases That Failed (And Why)

Case 20: Will I get married in 2024?

Question date: February 2024

Querent’s number: 145

Ascendant: 8°53′ Virgo (Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, Jupiter sub)

7th cusp sub-lord: Jupiter

Jupiter signifies: Houses 4, 7, 10

Analysis: Jupiter signifying 7th directly is excellent for marriage. The 4th (home) and 10th (status) also support — marriage bringing domestic happiness and social recognition.

Prediction: YES — marriage in 2024 looks favorable.

Actual outcome: Marriage did not happen in 2024.

Why it failed:

Post-analysis revealed: The querent received a marriage proposal in August 2024 and the families agreed. However, the querent developed doubts and chose to postpone.

This is a free will override. The event was available (proposal came, families agreed). The querent chose against it.

The prediction was technically accurate — marriage opportunity manifested. The outcome changed due to personal choice.

Lesson: KP predicts opportunities and potentials. It cannot override free will.

Case 21: Will this business deal close by September?

Question date: June 2024

Querent’s number: 212

Ascendant: 23°20′ Scorpio (Jyeshtha nakshatra, Mercury sub)

7th cusp (deals, partnerships) sub-lord: Venus

Venus signifies: Houses 7, 12

Analysis: Venus signifying 7th directly is positive for the deal. But 12th (loss, disappointment) is concerning.

10th cusp sub-lord: Saturn, signifying 3, 4, 8 — the 8th suggests obstacles in business matters.

Prediction: MAYBE — deal possible but faces obstacles. September timing is uncertain.

Actual outcome: Deal fell through in August due to the other party withdrawing.

Why it worked (partially):

The “maybe with obstacles” prediction was validated. The 12th house signification (disappointment, loss) and 8th house (other party’s transformation/withdrawal) manifested.

However, the timing was slightly off — failure came before September, not during attempted close in September.

Lesson: When sub-lords signify both favorable and unfavorable houses, outcomes are genuinely uncertain. The unfavorable houses manifested in this case.

Case 22: Will I win this legal case?

Question date: May 2024

Querent’s number: 56

Ascendant: 20°00′ Taurus (Rohini nakshatra, Moon sub)

6th cusp (litigation, enemies) sub-lord: Mercury

Mercury signifies: Houses 2, 5, 8

Analysis: For winning a legal case, the 6th house (victory over enemies) should connect to 11th (gains, success). Mercury signifying 8th is concerning — could mean unexpected developments.

11th cusp sub-lord: Venus, signifying 1, 6, 12 — the 6th (victory over opposition) is present but 12th (loss, expenses) also appears.

Prediction: MAYBE — case could go either way. Significant expenses likely regardless of outcome.

Actual outcome: Case was settled out of court. Neither party won definitively. Querent incurred substantial legal fees.

Why prediction was partially accurate:

The “maybe” prediction matched the ambiguous outcome. The 12th house signification (expenses) manifested clearly. The settlement (8th house — transformation, compromise) also aligned with Mercury’s 8th house signification.

Lesson: Legal matters often have nuanced outcomes. KP indicated the ambiguity accurately; the settlement was neither win nor loss.

Section V: When Horary Fails

Even with perfect technique, some horary predictions will miss. Understanding why helps you calibrate expectations and improve over time.

Reason 1: Desh-Kaal-Patra (Environment Overrides)

The chart shows potential. Environment determines manifestation.

A chart might show “marriage favorable in 2025.” But if the querent lives in a community where marriages are arranged by elders who haven’t found a suitable match, or if cultural circumstances delay marriage, the potential doesn’t manifest.

KP predicts what the cosmic energies support. It doesn’t control family decisions, cultural norms, economic conditions, or social circumstances.

How to handle: Ask about the querent’s circumstances before predicting. If desh-kaal-patra seems unfavorable, note that the chart shows potential but external factors may delay or prevent manifestation.

Reason 2: Free Will

The querent can choose against what the chart indicates.

Job offer predicted. Querent declines.

Marriage opportunity predicted. Querent gets cold feet.

Relocation supported. Querent decides to stay.

These aren’t prediction failures — the events were available. The querent exercised choice.

How to handle: Before predicting, ask: “If this event occurs, would you welcome it or might you decline?” This helps you understand if free will might override the chart.

Reason 3: Ambiguous Questions

KP cannot answer questions it wasn’t designed for.

“Will I be happy?” — No house for happiness.

“Is this the right decision?” — KP predicts events, not rightness.

“What should I do?” — KP is analytical, not advisory.

If you attempt to answer these questions using horary, your predictions will be unreliable because you’re asking the system to do something outside its design.

How to handle: Reformulate ambiguous questions into specific, event-based questions before casting the chart.

Reason 4: Forced Numbers (Horary-Specific)

When the querent deliberately chooses a number instead of allowing it to arise spontaneously, accuracy drops to 30-40%.

The chart reflects their hopes and desires, not cosmic indication.

How to handle: Watch for red flags (hesitation, lucky numbers, wanting to change). Reject suspect numbers and ask for genuine spontaneous selection.

Reason 5: Wrong House Analyzed (Horary-Specific)

Sometimes practitioners analyze the wrong house for the question.

“Will I get this contract?” — Is this a 7th house question (partnership/contract) or a 10th house question (business achievement) or a 6th house question (service agreement)?

The wrong house gives the wrong answer.

How to handle: Clarify exactly what the querent is asking. “Contract” could fall under multiple houses depending on context. Ask follow-up questions to identify the correct house.

Section VI: Integrating Horary Into Your Practice

When to Use Horary vs Birth Chart

Birth chart analysis tells you about life potential, personality, and general timing windows. Horary answers specific questions with yes/no/maybe outcomes.

Use birth chart when:

The querent wants life pattern understanding.

You’re analyzing personality, strengths, weaknesses.

You’re looking at dasha periods over years.

The question is broad: “How will my career develop?”

Use horary when:

The querent has a specific question with a clear outcome.

Birth time is unknown or uncertain.

You need quick answers for time-sensitive decisions.

The question is narrow: “Will I get this particular job?”

Use both together when:

Birth chart shows a potential (e.g., marriage in Jupiter dasha).

Horary confirms timing within that period.

Birth chart shows career change around certain age.

Horary specifies which opportunity will materialize.

The combination creates precision neither method achieves alone.

Building Your Horary Case Study Database

Track every horary prediction you make. Record:

The question (exact wording)

The number given

Chart details (date, time, relevant cusps)

Your prediction

The actual outcome

Why it succeeded or failed

After 50+ documented predictions, patterns emerge. You’ll know which types of questions you predict well, where your weaknesses are, and how to improve.

This database becomes your personal accuracy metric. Instead of claiming “KP is 80% accurate,” you can say “My horary predictions are 76% accurate over 100 documented cases” — which is far more credible.

Section VII: The 10 Most Common Horary Mistakes

Mistake 1: Asking Vague Questions

“Will things improve?” is unanswerable. “Will I get the promotion by December?” is answerable.

Mistake 2: Using Forced Numbers

When querents pick lucky numbers or birthday digits, accuracy collapses. Insist on spontaneous selection.

Mistake 3: Not Checking Ruling Planets

Skipping verification means you miss the cosmic confirmation. Always check before pronouncing predictions.

Mistake 4: Analyzing the Wrong House

“Business success” could be 10th house (career), 7th house (partnerships), 2nd house (profits), or 11th house (goals). Clarify before analyzing.

Mistake 5: Ignoring Moon Validation

If the Moon doesn’t connect to the question house, the querent’s mind may be elsewhere. At minimum, note this as a quality concern.

Mistake 6: Predicting Against Obvious Free Will

If the querent says “I probably won’t accept even if offered,” factor this into your prediction.

Mistake 7: Using Wrong Number System

Stick to 1-249 (Krishnamurti’s system). Don’t confuse with 1-2193 or other variations unless you’ve specifically trained in them.

Mistake 8: Bad Timing of the Chart

Use the time when you actually analyze, not when the question was first asked. Planetary positions must reflect the judgment moment.

Mistake 9: Multiple Charts for Same Question

One question, one chart. If the querent doesn’t like the answer and asks again, the second chart isn’t valid.

Mistake 10: Not Documenting Outcomes

Without tracking, you can’t improve. Record every prediction and its outcome.

Conclusion

You now understand the 1-249 system — what it is, why Krishnamurti considered it his greatest contribution, and how to use it correctly.

The key points to remember:

Each number from 1 to 249 maps to a unique sub-lord position. The sub-lord determines the answer.

Numbers must arise spontaneously. Forced numbers destroy accuracy.

The 5-step protocol (specific question → spontaneous number → chart calculation → Moon validation → sub-lord reading → ruling planets verification) delivers 75-80% accuracy.

Horary has limitations. Free will, desh-kaal-patra, and ambiguous questions explain most failures.

Track your predictions. Your personal accuracy data is more valuable than any claimed statistic.

Your next steps:

Practice on 10 questions where you can verify outcomes quickly. Start with questions about near-term events (next 1-3 months) so you get feedback soon.

Use our Complete KP Setup Guide to ensure JHora is configured correctly for horary.

Read our Accuracy Exposed guide to understand why some predictions fail and how to diagnose errors.

Build your case study database. After 50+ predictions, you’ll have your own accuracy data and know where to focus improvement.

Horary completes your KP toolkit. Birth chart analysis shows life patterns. Horary answers specific questions. Ruling planets verify timing. Together, they create a precision predictive system that few other methods match.

The 1-249 system works. Now you know how to use it properly.

Quick Reference

Good vs Bad Horary Questions

House Reference for Common Questions

The 5-Step Protocol (Summary)

1. Get specific question — Must be time-bound, measurable, tied to a house
2. Get spontaneous number — 1-249, first number that comes to mind, no hesitation
3. Calculate chart — Current date/time, your location, number as input
4. Validate with Moon — Does Moon connect to question house?
5. Read sub-lord — What houses does the relevant cusp sub-lord signify?
6. Verify with ruling planets — Do significators appear in current ruling planets?

Favorable and Unfavorable Houses by Topic

Marriage: Favorable: 2, 7, 11 | Unfavorable: 6, 8, 12

Career: Favorable: 2, 6, 10, 11 | Unfavorable: 8, 12

Money: Favorable: 2, 6, 10, 11 | Unfavorable: 8, 12

Foreign Travel: Favorable: 3, 9, 12 | Unfavorable: 4 (staying home)

Recovery: Favorable: 1, 5, 11 | Unfavorable: 6, 8, 12