Mandi and Gulika in Astrology

It is a 'shadow' planet like Rahu and Ketu, and has a malefic effect. Mandi is an Upagraha (a satellite), attached to Saturn is also known as the son of Saturn. It is an invisible, rather a hypothetical point. Its position is mathematically ascertained for predictive purposes. Gulika which also known as 'mandi' is the offspring of Saturn or son of Manda. Mandi is useful in astrological predictions, judgement of birth chart, finding muhurthas for various functions and in horary astrology. Malefics considered good in Upchaya houses.