Aries - Mesha
Symbol - A Ram
Ruling Planet - Mars
Birthstars - Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika
Favorable traits of Aries include the ability to be self-assertive, full of initiative, courageous, hardy, ambitious, and adventurous.
Unfavorable traits of Aries include the ability to be selfish, aggressive, compulsive, impatient, uncooperative, unwilling to accept mistakes, egotistical, overly critical, and too private.
Aries are very capable of getting things done. The focus of an Aries personality is on one's self and one's independence. They like to take leadership positions where they can be the dominant figure, direct others to action, and gain recognition. They have the ability to surmount all kinds of problems due to their valor, boldness, intelligence, and strength. They have abundant physical vitality and they like to exercise and compete in sports. This vitality should not be suppressed as it can lead to aggression, anger, and hostility. Aries are travelers and like to move about , which may lead to frequent trips and changes in residence. Due to their independent spirit it is often difficult for them to work in a team. They may encounter trouble in marriage due to egotism. They do not like to be advised, give priority to their own opinions, and can be uncompromising. They like to act quickly and can be hasty to put new ideas and decisions into practice. They must learn to cultivate patience and think more before they act. They respect privacy so much it is often difficult to know what is on their minds - they don't like to share information with others.
Professions which are best suited to Aries include: military officers, martial artists, real estate, defense department worker, policeperson, surgeon, butcher, barber, tailor, thief, baker, cook, carpenter, physician, watchmaker, boxer, advocate, munitions maker, mechanic, wrestler, detective, and chemist.
Famous People: Martin Luther King, Charles Manson, Robert Kennedy, Swami Muktananda, Liza Minnelli, Alexander the Great
Taurus - Vrishabha
Symbol - A Bull
Ruling Planet - Venus
Birthstars - Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira
Favorable traits of Taurus include the ability to be productive, materialistic, ascetic, pleasing, earthy, organized, patient, loyal, cheerful, affectionate, and strong willed.
Unfavorable traits of Taurus include the ability to be stubborn, unforgiving, greedy, inflexible, proud, lazy, hedonistic, overly materialistic, and possessive.
Taurus are very stable, organized people with an extreme interest in material possessions. This sign is ruled by Venus, so these people love beauty and the arts. They have a strong desire for money, luxury materials, food, and properties due to their sensual nature. They have a friendly, intelligent, compassionate personality and can be very generous to others. They have the steadiness and energy to be successful in life and accomplish their desires. They make very good friends and they like platonic relationships and permanence in relationship. They are usually steady in relationship, however their tempers are difficult to control once they are set off. They hold on to the past and do not always forgive. They are extremely productive, however they can be stubborn when it comes to their own point of view.
Professions which are best suited to Taurus include: corporate executive, treasurer, banker, stockbroker, gambling manager, and salesperson.
Famous People: Sri Krishna, Queen Victoria, Bagwan Rajaneesh, Drew Barrymore, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mick Jagger, Wilt Chamberlain
Gemini - Mithuna
Symbol - A set of Twins or Couple
Ruling Planet - Mercury
Birthstars - Mrigashira, Ardra, Punarvasu
Favorable traits of Gemini include the ability to be versatile, analytical, quick minded, innovative, diversified, flexible, an impressive conversationalist, and socially adept.
Unfavorable traits of Gemini include the ability to be restless, scattered, over talkative, insensitive, indecisive, demanding, irresponsible, promiscuous, and inclined not to complete tasks.
Gemini are adept at fast thinking and communicating effectively. They like to be stimulated intellectually and are often found in environments where there is much change. Often they try to do too much and can be found at simultaneous occupations. They are usually capable of meeting the demands of their hectic lifestyles as they love variety, testing out new ideas, and they do not like to be bored. Their tasks may need to be controlled by others to ensure completion, due to a dissipated interest. As they are in constant need for stimulation, they may have many relationships and move many times. They do not like rules and restrictions to be placed on them. They like to be entertained, have fun, and they enjoy full social lives. They may have an inability to concentrate and their minds may waver as they have so much going on at once. This can result in their taking a long time to make a decision. They often require instant gratification, and thus have limited patience, which may result in their giving up too easily.
Professions which are best suited to Gemini include: authors, teachers, preachers, writers, speakers, researcher, linguist, journalist, and translator.
Famous People: Albert Einstein, Robert Deniro, Ram Dass, Leonard Nimoy, Cher, Orson Welles, Pope John Paul
Cancer - Karka
Symbol - A Crab
Ruling Planet - Moon
Birthstars - Punarvasu, Pushya, Aslesha
Favorable traits of Cancer include the ability to be supportive, protective, loyal, emotionally involved, loving, healers, and a good family person/friend.
Unfavorable traits of Cancer include the ability to be secretive, critical, emotionally needy, over attached, moody, discrediting, and hypersensitive.
Cancer are focused on their feelings and relationships. As the Moon represents the mind and emotions, Cancers often are moody and hypersensitive. They are good natured and nurture the people in their lives, enjoying family, friends, and home. They enjoy entertaining others. Although they can be extremely adaptive, due to their sensitivity, they are often introverted, nervous, irritable, impatient, insecure, and shy. Their personalities are extremely changeable. They may have difficulty in marriage and often marry later in life. They often choose to have few children. Often they depend on others to make them feel cared for and safe. They like to live near water and they enjoy water sports. They are interested in foreign travel. They are communicators and are often found in service-oriented positions dealing with the general public. They have leadership qualities - as they are so service oriented they have a natural tendency to attract followers and loyal people around them.
Professions which are best suited to Cancer include: psychotherapist, hotel manager, resteraunt, nursing, historian, journalist, speaker, teacher, preacher, and archeologist.
Famous People: Marilyn Monroe, Prince Charles, Al Gore, Muhammed Ali, Sri Aurobindo, Jack Nicholson, John Travolta, Tina Turner, Meryl Streep
Leo - Simha Lagna
Symbol - A Lion
Ruling Planet - Sun
Birthstars - Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni
Favorable traits of Leo include the ability to be ambitious, pleasant, shrewd, commanding, forceful, self-confident, patient, decisive, faithful, truthful, dignified, and organized.
Unfavorable traits of Leo include the ability to be overbearing, demanding, egotistical, unable to hassle the details, unaccepting of failure, a workaholic, vain, and opinionated.
Leos like to be in command and like to feel that the world revolves around them. They are often in positions of leadership, where they are in control of their lives and the lives of others. They have strong, large bodies and achieve much in their lives due to their intense physical power, which often intimidates others. They are athletic and like to be competitive. They work hard and tirelessly to meet their lofty, idealistic goals. Due to their effort they are often very successful materially. They are good directors and ideas people who delegate and leave the details for others to work out. They are patient, forgiving, generous, honorable, sincere, brave, friendly to others, and kind hearted. They appreciate nature and beauty. They greatly dislike serving under anyone, however will come forward to help those in need, even if this puts them at personal risk. They love to hear others praise them, which leaves them susceptible to flattery. They are very affectionate to those they care for. They may have a tendency to become suddenly enraged and talk to themselves aloud, however these episodes cool down as quickly as they arise. They may have early troubles in marriage as well as challenges with children. They like to make their own decisions - they often act after having patiently considered the advice of others.
Professions which are best suited to Leo include: chairperson, manager, CEO, director, registrar, office head, controller, superintendent, sales manager, government official, and movie producer.
Famous People: Paramhansa Yogananda, Madonna, Uma Thurman, James Taylor, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Oprah Winfrey, Richard Nixon, Tom Hanks, Mozart
Virgo - Kanya
Symbol - A Young Girl in a Boat
Ruling Planet - Mercury
Birthstars - Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra
Favorable traits of Virgo include the ability to be service oriented, pleasant, organized, spiritual, devoted, analytical, neat, sensitive, and reserved.
Unfavorable traits of Virgo include the ability to be narrow in focus, worrisome, critical, lonely, lacking in emotion, too introverted, cold, and shallow.
Virgo's focus is on service and perfection through purification. They love beauty and the arts. They are interested in seeking purity and perfection through cleanliness, good health, proper diet, and exercise. They are creative, philosophical, sensitive, honest, cordial, and reserved. They are intelligent, methodical, and conscientious workers, capable in their careers and businesses. As they are perfectionists they are very neat and pay attention to detail. Being perfectionists may also make them less forgiving and more critical of both themselves and others. They have a positive outlook and they like family life. They like fashion and are usually well dressed. They are well liked by others, however as they are reserved it is often difficult to know what is on their minds. At times their reserved natures maybe interpreted as a lack of warmth by others. As they are detail oriented, they may tend to be overly analytical and worrisome which can bring delays in their undertakings and affect their health adversely. They may have marital difficulties, and tend to choose a more spiritual mate. They have few children if any.
Professions which are best suited to Virgo include: auditor, inspector, editor, secretary, organizer, and proof reader.
Famous People: Bill Clinton, John Lennon, Shirley McClaine, John F. Kennedy, Julie Andrews, Jacques Cousteau, Tiger Woods, Sally Field, Cat Stevens
Libra - Tula
Symbol - Balance Scales
Ruling Planet - Venus
Birthstars - Chitra, Swati, Vishakha
Favorable traits of Libra include the ability to be balanced, friendly, graceful, pleasant, insightful regarding issues, positive, helpful, diplomatic, and adaptive to others.
Unfavorable traits of Libra include the ability to be indecisive, overly sensitive to criticism, narcissistic, too compromising, false in dealing with others, and dual in nature.
Libra likes to maintain harmony, seek fairness, and lead a balanced life. They are deeply interested in justice and they want to serve others to create a better society. They are mild, soft spoken people, who have a pleasant attitude and a balanced mind. Even when they lose their temper they fall quickly back to the middle. They do not like to argue at all. Due to the influence of Venus, they enjoy luxuries, are sensual, and are patrons of the arts. They are often interested in photography, gardening, drawing, painting, dance, drama, and the cinema. Their "pleasure seeking" tendencies may lead to narcissism, overindulgence in relationships, laziness, and drug/alcohol abuse. Often their sexuality gets sublimated by their professional interests. They do not like to be alone and may adjust their personalities to fit those around them. They are focused on relationship and are liked by others. They may have trouble in early marriage. They use discretion and like to weigh the consequences before making a decision, which may lead to an inability to make timely decisions. They can be philosophical, care sincerely for others, and be compassionate and generous to those less fortunate in life.
Professions which are best suited to Libra include: tradesperson, lawyer, liason officer, psychologist, musician, painter, engineer, salesperson, receptionist, ambassador, and statesperson.
Famous People: Mahatma Gandhi, Adolph Hitler, Sigmund Freud, Frank Sinatra, Gloria Steinman, Jimmy Carter, Joseph Stalin, Johnny Carson, Jackie Onassis, Ramana Maharshi, Napoleon, Diane Keaton.
Scorpio - Vrishika
Symbol - A Scorpion
Ruling Planet - Mars
Birthstars - Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyeshtha
Favorable traits of Scorpio include the ability to be intuitive, intelligent, imaginative, quick, and a hard worker.
Unfavorable traits of Scorpio include the ability to be unyielding, secretive, sarcastic, over critical, unable to complete things till the last moment, rebellious, greedy, hoarders, and a cutthroat.
The sign of Scorpio creates an interest in that which is secret and unknown. It is often hard to know people of this sign, they are hard to read and they hide their true intentions, which makes them seem mysterious. They are intelligent, imaginative, intellectually brilliant people who can be demanding and intense towards those around them. They are capable of both great acts as well as lowly, cruel acts - it is often difficult for them to control their emotions. They often lean towards personal gain and can be ruthless and relentless in obtaining their goals, which they usually achieve through tireless work. They especially like to be involved in business and deal making. They may have problematic relationships due to their temperament. They like to seek pleasure which can result in alcohol and drug abuse. Their interest in that which is secretive can create spiritual inclinations, which are fostered by their deep intuitive capabilities. They show hastiness, self-confidence, courage, and independence, which creates a tendency to rule over others. They are very giving to those they care about. In financial matters they usually suffer ups and downs.
Professions which are best suited to Scorpio include: broker, insurance agent, deal maker, chemist, medicine, secret police, investigator, surgeon, army/military personnel, and researcher.
Famous People: Princess Diana, Elizabeth Taylor, Herman Hesse, Winoma Ryder, Eleanor Roosevelt, Marlon Brando, Nietzche, Elvis Presley.
Sagitarrius - Dhanus
Symbol - An Archer who is Half Man and Half Horse
Ruling Planet - Jupiter
Birthstars - Mula, Purvashada, Uttarashada
Favorable traits of Sagittarius include the ability to be idealistic, just, independent, self-confident, truthful, enthusiastic, concerned with the needs of others, and happy with their lives.
Unfavorable traits of Sagittarius include the ability to be pompous, boring, impractical, fanatical, unable to listen to others in control, needful of change, and overbearing.
Sagitarrius are idealistic people whom are interested in fairness and justice. These people are liberal, philosophical, charitable, optimistic, and they usually have religious and spiritual pursuits. They aim at high targets and they usually have the ability to pursue higher degrees, grasp matters quickly, teach and council others. They are enthusiastic about life, and enjoy sports, travel, and learning. They are highly interested in meeting foreigners, and often live abroad or marry foreigners. They are usually more successful in places far from their birth. At times others may be envious of them, but they have the ability not to care about what others think of them and in general they live very fulfilling lives. They are truthful, honest, and frank - at times to the point of being too openly honest. They like to associate themselves with people of their level, which can make them pompous. They are independent and often immature early in life, however as they mature there is more of an interest in family life and achieving peace and harmony. Due to their independent nature they possibly may be arrogant, greedy, and bossy.
Professions which are best suited to Sagittarius include: professors, scientists, judges, doctors, philosopher, lawyer, bank employees, financial dealer, preacher, orator, and editor.
Famous People: Mother Teresa, Jimmy Swaggart, Sean Connery, Sophia Loren, Jim Jones, Ted Kennedy, Dustin Hoffman, Priscella Presley.
Capricorn - Makara
Symbol - A Being with the Head of a Deer and the Body of a Crocodile
Ruling Planet - Saturn
Birthstars - Uttara Ashada, Shravana, Dhanishtha
Favorable traits of Capricorn include the ability to be perservering, loyal, faithful, intellectually talented, conservative, moderate, ambitious, and resolute.
Unfavorable traits of Capricorn include the ability to be ruthless, uncaring, ungenerous, obsessive, fixed, pessimistic, afraid of closeness, and negative.
Capricorn are interested in serenity and achieving prosperity through endurance. They are often liked by others and can be good, loyal friends and faithful in relationship, however they are very self-focused and put themselves first. They are intellectual, talented, analytical, and can have a more pessimistic, negative attitude towards life. They are often blind to their own faults and think that they are perfect. They are not interested in quarrels and are pleasant conversationalists. They are afraid of the criticism of others and are not interested in negative encounters with others so they usually do not get close. They do not trust and have problems with relationship as they keep their emotions concealed. They usually do not marry early. They do not give up easily and through their patience often attain achievements which would be difficult for others. In some cases they may be quite ruthless in achieving their goals. They like to exercise, be fashionable, and care greatly about their physical appearance. They are conservative in nature and they can work in spite of obstacles for their success. They usually work for a constant and defined income. They have a special ability to manage financial matters. They prefer solitude over noisy environments.
Professions which are best suited to Capricorn include: masonry, engineering, tool maker, engineer, detective novelist, philosopher, mathematics teacher, detective, doctor, scientist, and builder.
Famous People: C.G. Jung, Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg, Billie Holliday, Rodin, Roseanne, Kirk Douglas.
Aquarius - Kumbha
Symbol - A Man Pouring Water From a Pot
Ruling Planet - Saturn
Birthstars - Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada
Favorable traits of Aquarius include the ability to be helpful to others, humane, scientific, talented, unserious, able to juggle many sides of life, insightful into others character, and intuitive.
Unfavorable traits of Aquarius include the ability to be inflexible, unsure of themselves, unconventional, incapable of following a routine, strong in likes and dislikes, stubborn, a loner, and secretive.
Aquarius are idealists and innovators. Often they are intelligent, spiritual people who want to change the world and are extremely dedicated to social and political causes. They are well liked by other people, however others have difficulty in figuring them out as Aquarians can behave quite different under any circumstance. It also can be difficult for others to understand Aquarians' philosophical values. They usually have a positive attitude toward life, loving helping others, music, dance, the outdoors, beautiful places, and travel. They never want to hurt anyone, however ignite their temper and they can be ferocious. They are not susceptible to flattery and they have great memories. They are hard, dedicated workers, who usually like to not be in charge and will persevere in spite of failure. They can be fixed in attitudes and opinions and prefer to earn income from a single source. They are long standing in affection and companionship. They have the ability to bring together persons of difference and may sacrifice their own interests for that purpose. They are interested in innovative projects and they enjoy meeting others whom are committed as they are and with whom they can exchange ideas. Many times they feel insecure in intimate relationships or their relations with the opposite sex, which may create a tendency to lock themselves up in isolation. Frequently they experience health problems due to their high strung nature.
Professions which are best suited to Aquarius include: researcher, anthropologist, social worker, surgeon, medicine, astrologer, technologist, civil rights worker and activist.
Famous People: Abraham Lincoln, Karl Marx, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, Dr. B.V. Raman, Whitney Houston, Sri Ramakrishna, J.P. Morgan, Gayatri Devi Vasudev, Alexander Graham Bell, Alfred Hitchcock, Janice Joplin
Pisces - Meena
Symbol - Two Fish, Side by Side, Swimming in Opposite Directions
Ruling Planet - Jupiter
Birthstars - Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati
Favorable traits of Pisces include the ability to be philosophical, honorable, romantic, intuitive, spiritual in nature, open minded, imaginative, compassionate, intellectual, firm, broad in outlook, helpful, and analytical.
Unfavorable traits of Pisces include the ability to be stubborn, obstinate, egocentric, a workaholic, promiscuous, fickle, and unfocused.
Pisces are mystical beings who are extremely attracted to spiritual life. Their focus is on belief. They are fond of foreign travel, the arts, and romance. They are very imaginative and relate to the world through their feelings. They are not interested in hurting others. They gravitate towards professions where they can use their intellect and are interested in learning throughout their lives. Often they will pursue different disciplines and have a great passion to teach wha they have learned. They are kind, firm, sympathetic, compassionate beings, who are helpful, giving, and faithful to their friends. Due to their energetic nature and constancy in effort they are capable of progress in their goals and attaining fame. As they are very open minded and giving they often may feel cheated as their friends will not reciprocate as much. Due to their advanced psychic ability, they may have difficulty in making a decision and facing reality, which often makes them difficult to understand and emotionally unbalanced. They make good marital partners, but are often suspicious in relationship. They are not afraid to speak their minds and win others to them via sympathy.
Professions which are best suited to Pisces include: artist, poet, musician, painter, beautician, food industry, social work, health worker, and author.
Famous People: Michiel Gorbachev, Walt Whitman, Robert Redford, Barbara Streisand, Pete Rose, Bette Midler, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Pryor.
The Power of One
The number One is ruled by the Sun. The number One brings a bright, radiant energy, with a strong desire to develop the self and become a leader. Those with this number are courageous, original, innovative, independent, and capable of taking initiative. Those with the number One as their number aspire towards greatness, they never think small in terms of their goals or dreams. They may have some interest in psychic sciences, however the number One creates a more active than contemplative nature. Those with One are gifted with regal qualities and should allow themselves to grow in refinement, both spiritually and physically. Patience and prudence need to be developed so people will respect them rather than viewing them as rash and ambitious. They should guard against sudden anger and being overly active. Their great inner fire, brought by the number One, should be focused for the good of all and their passions should be used to help improve life for others in some way. They will do well by being generous in acknowledging the contributions of others as this will prevent aloofness and aloneness. They will enjoy staying open to new ideas and can help teach them to others. A good leader sets a positive example and that is what a person with this number is here to do - without becoming self-important. Meditation benefits those with One to help them stay inspired and renewed, which is essential to their spirit.
The Power of Two
The number Two is ruled by the Moon. This number brings a peacemaking energy, emotional receptiveness, and a genuine need to create harmony and balance. Those with the number Two have natural tendencies toward cooperation, being a team player, and diplomacy. They are truly friendly, have great personal magnetism, and people intuitively know they are a good person to have as a friend, so they make friends whereever they go. Others appreciate them for being gentle, intuitive, content, and peaceful. It is important for those with the number Two to have a beautiful home and to participate in some way in the fine arts (music, dance, cinema, etc.) as these help renew the spirit. Those with Two bring Light to others through their sense of humor. They are skilled in negotiation and are naturally persuasive. They are capable of helping others to create win-win arrangements as they care about all sides in a situation. They may have teaching abilities and some gift with sales. People respect their honesty. Travel is good for those with the number Two. It is necessary for those with this number to be optimistic and never succumb to self-pity or depression. Yogic practices will be very helpful in warding off negativity and strengthening inner joy. When faced with indecision, they should meditate and wait for clarity.
The Power of Three
The number Three is ruled by Jupiter. This number brings a tendency toward spirituality, compassion towards others, and optimism. Those with the number Three are happy by nature and have the ability to let go of grudges easily. Being overly idealistic may pose a problem, and their practical lives should be balanced with attention to business matters and development of entrepreneurship. Sincerity and responsibility are good qualities for those with the number Three to develop, as others respect these qualities. Those with the number Three can make others comfortable in conversation and social situations, and people appreciate them for this. They do well to apply discipline to their own life, but do not insist on that with others. Those with Three will benefit from rigorously organizing their daily life, as this will allow more of their genuine creativity to flourish. Their home should be kept spotless as chaos in that area is a source of stress. It is important for those with the number Three to renew themselves by spending some time in nature on a regular basis. Those with the number Three have great capacity to be beneficial to others and should never be wasteful. They should not yield to any addictive tendencies, as they will evolve through a path of moderation and humility. They aspire towards being ethical in their dealings and carefully weigh what others say. The purpose of those with Three is to help energize and inspire others. Their natural wit can lighten many situations, and their gift for words should always be used in a positive way. Their genuine optimism can help draw many toward Light.
The Power of Four
The number Four is ruled by Rahu. Those with the number Four have a steadfast, stabilizing energy, and a great love for freedom of expression. The number Four brings good business insight with excellent managerial and organizational skills. Those with Four tend to be pragmatic, which is a great strength. While they are hard working and efficient, they should be gracious toward others who are not as dedicated. Those with Four have a steadying influence on others through their ability to maintain order and convention, however the number Four creates a tendency towards taking on the fears and worries of others. A good daily practice for those whose number is Four is to review the entire day at night, and give thanks for the gifts and blessings that have occurred, whether large or small. They should express appreciation and celebrate life. This positive, heartfelt outflow will help protect those with the number Four from their habit of worry. This tendency should be conquered as it drains the energy needed for accomplishment. The number Four brings abilities for patience and detachment. Meditation will help keep their confidence and focus flowing. Those who have Four are among the salt of the earth who truly follow through with commitment.
The Power of Five
The number Five is ruled by Mercury. The number Five brings an adaptable, versatile, mutable energy. Those with Five are energetic, productive, and enterprising, with an aggressive side that serves well in business or career. They will experience both change and progress several times in their lives. The number Five creates talents in commercial and media fields, especially careers associated with communication. Those with Five do best when kept busy and can become moody and impatient when work is slow. They must ensure they get enough sleep as their quick mind can become strained without sufficient rest. Daily meditation will be extremely renewing and helpful for them. Those with Five cannot afford to indulge in depression and must learn to monitor their moods so that they are graceful with others. Those with Five are well liked by others, but must guard against a tendency toward sarcasm and learn to soften their speech with kindness. They embrace freedom and following their curiosity. Sculpture, music, mathematics and the arts have value for them. Those with Five will benefit from higher education such as colleges and universities throughout their life, as Five brings the ability and intelligence to pick up new concepts quickly. They have a natural gift for resourcefulness and can be unshakeable in a crisis. Those with the number Five are here on a path of liberation and freedom. They can help others learn to embrace change.
The Power of Six
The number Six is ruled by Venus and influenced by Mars. The number Six brings a nurturing, beautifying energy. Those influenced by Six are compassionate and can express generosity and give comfort to others. They are capable of being truly considerate and loving. They have a romantic side and would do well to create a beautiful environment in their homes, as they have great ability to enjoy the material world and its pleasures. Those with Six bring their love of beauty into service with the larger community. Their creative talents brings harmony in their career field. Poetry, music, dance and other arts can open many doors for them. Those with Six should ward off vanity and temperamental outbursts and use their influence with others with grace and dignity. Yogic practices will do wonders for those with Six to help them maintain their spiritual connection and inner happiness. Relationships are an interest to them, and they have the ability to counsel others. Those with Six have a quiet charm and a capacity to share Light and wisdom with those around them. They should embrace their love of wealth and their enjoyment of material comforts as part of what they came here to share with others.
The Power of Seven
The number Seven is ruled by Ketu. This number brings a thoughtful, independent, discerning energy. Those whose number is Seven are blessed with the ability to analyze, seek out, dig deeply and contemplate. It is natural for those with Seven to use their skills at research and observation. Travel to foreign countries may open business opportunities for those with Seven, and pilgrimages to spiritual power places in other countries deeply strengthens them. The number Seven brings curiosity about other cultures and benefits from exposure to them. Seven creates strong intuition and a natural interest in occult sciences. Qualities associated with Seven are good for education and teaching, as it creates a deep love and respect for wisdom. Those with Seven as their number are mystical with a deep desire to help reduce the suffering of others. Career fields that they could do well in include scientific research, law, medicine, writing, musical composition, astrology, philosophy, theology or work dealing with book shops or libraries. Those with Seven should work on patience and perseverance to obtain the best results for their efforts. They have a natural affinity for the sea, and a home by the water is soothing for them as is meditating near the ocean or a lake. Their lives work best when they are motivated by high ideals, and when they feel they are following noble impulses.
The Power of Eight
The number Eight is ruled by Saturn. The number Eight brings an extremely loyal, perservering, tenacious energy. Those with this number are here to gain mastery of the self. They are cool and analytic, and can be considered a master of shrewdness. They have great determination and would do well to use meditation to develop a polished, one-pointed mind, as they have capacity for great concentration. Those with the number Eight have a strong drive to achieve, and they are a natural to succeed with organization and business. The number Eight creates a flair for material success. They have great sympathy for the oppressed, as any struggles they have endured make them compassionate toward pain in others. The number Eight brings forth a natural interest in justice and law. Those with the number Eight do well with many forms of corporate business including banking and accounting. They have some visionary abilities and are powerful when being authentic. They should guard against extreme views if they become interested in religion and tolerance toward others who may not share their beliefs should be practiced. Those with the number Eight are naturally patient and persevering. They are willing to make sacrifices to achieve their goals, but this should not let them become arrogant toward others who are not as strong-minded. They should never underestimate the strength of their will-power and should apply it for noble purposes. Their endurance can help make the world a better place and they are capable of making a real difference in the lives of others.
The Power of Eight
The number Eight is ruled by Saturn. The number Eight brings an extremely loyal, perservering, tenacious energy. Those with this number are here to gain mastery of the self. They are cool and analytic, and can be considered a master of shrewdness. They have great determination and would do well to use meditation to develop a polished, one-pointed mind, as they have capacity for great concentration. Those with the number Eight have a strong drive to achieve, and they are a natural to succeed with organization and business. The number Eight creates a flair for material success. They have great sympathy for the oppressed, as any struggles they have endured make them compassionate toward pain in others. The number Eight brings forth a natural interest in justice and law. Those with the number Eight do well with many forms of corporate business including banking and accounting. They have some visionary abilities and are powerful when being authentic. They should guard against extreme views if they become interested in religion and tolerance toward others who may not share their beliefs should be practiced. Those with the number Eight are naturally patient and persevering. They are willing to make sacrifices to achieve their goals, but this should not let them become arrogant toward others who are not as strong-minded. They should never underestimate the strength of their will-power and should apply it for noble purposes. Their endurance can help make the world a better place and they are capable of making a real difference in the lives of others.
The Power of the Sun
The Sun is the ruler of the sign Leo in the Zodiac. It is exalted in Aries and in debilitation in Libra. Sun rules the birthstars (Constellations) of Karttika, Uttara Phalguni and Uttarashadha. Natural friends are the Moon, Mars and Jupiter. Natural enemies are Saturn, Venus, Rahu and Ketu.
The Sun's postion in one's horoscope will indicate in a variety of traits in an individual, both physical and psychological. First, we should understand what the sun represents in an astrological horoscope. The Sun is considered the ruler of our entire solar system. All the other planets orbit around it and are dependent on the Sun's energy for the existence of most life forms living upon them.
From the position of the Sun in a horoscope, we can understand a lot about the person's physical appearance, although it is not the only factor. It represents the basic behavioural traits of a person as well, but again there are other factors that must also be taken into consideration. The Sun is the representative of father, so a competent astrologer should be aware of the parental status, traits and the relationship a person has with him. Even the length of the father's lifespan can be seen by the position of the Sun at the time of the person's birth. It can also be representative of the husband in a woman's chart.
The Sun gives us power through the vitamins contained in its rays; so the level of a person's physical power, or energy, is also determined by the Sun.
The Sun will also determine the amount of influence to be gained over others during his or her lifetime. The Sun is the king of all planets and is the supplier of light and heat to the universe, and therefore has more influence over life than any other planet.
Success in maintaining a healthy body, vitality, immune system and the willpower to achieve greatness in society is under the purview of the Sun. It gives life force, intelligence and prosperity. It is indicative of wealth, wisdom, good fortune and success in all worldly affairs. Our ambition and the ability to understand the physical and phenomenal world all come under the sun's control.
The sun represents kings government officials, people in government service and leaders. It represents wealthy or famous people, as well as those living in or connected with a church, temple, or religious insititution. It also represents creative people like artists, actors, jewellers, gemologists, and merchant traders in gold. Doctors, nurses and those connected with the healing field are also ruled by the Sun.
The Sun, if well placed in the chart, can give great abilities in the categories mentioned, making a perosn cheerful, fortunate, and wise. If ill-placed in the horoscope it can indicate in myriad of physical as well as possible mental or emotional problems, pessimistic attitude, humiliation at the hands of others and impoverished conditions of life. A strong Sun can give rise to fame in their area, field, or even the whole world. An individual would be virtuous, full of vitality and have the potency to instruct or command others in proper way if the Sun is beneficially disposed. The Sun can indicate that a person's status in society increases steadily during his lifetime to a place far above that in which he/she was born.
If the Sun is afflicated in the horoscope, it may make a person too proud or egotistical. It may also indicate excessive arrogance or boastfulness. The sun will reveal it's full influence between the ages of twelve and twenty four years.
In the physical body the Sun is ruler of the heart, head, lungs, liver, nervous system and skeletal structure. It indicates the right eye in a male and the left in a female. To fast on a Sunday is recommended if the Sun is weak in the horoscope.
Myth
When the universe was bathed in darkness, Lord Brahma - the God of creation, split it off the center and the sound "AUM" reverberated. This incident resulted in the creation of the Sun. The Sun is thus known as being "self-created".
In Hindu mythology, worship of the Sun brings redemption. Lord Rama triumphed in his battle with Ravana - a ten headed demon king), by chanting the hymn for the Sun. This hymn was taught to Rama by the great Saint Agastiya.
Temple
Suryanar Koil is dedicated to the Sun God. Other planetary gods also have independent shrines in Suryanar Koil surrounding the Sun's central shrine. The temple is astronomically significant, as it is located at a strategic point to receive maximum beneficial rays from the planets. As all of the planetary deities are represented at this temple, this temple is the most important one for performing remedies for all the nine planets. The nine planets themselves worshiped Shiva at this temple. Shiva ordained that whoever came to this temple and worshipped would feel the reversal of karma and be rid of harmful effects from the planets. At Suryanar Koil, Ganesha the remover of obstacles is worshipped first, then the rest of the planets in order - lighting lamps and performing remedies according to prescription.
The Power of the Moon
The Moon represents the mind and accordingly, it indicates a person's thinking, feeling, and other mental processes. It represents all things that have to do with one's mother, as well as motherhood in women.
It is representative of interaction with the public, or public businesses, water, liquids and the tides of the sea, over which it rules. It also has dominance over the waters and liquids within our bodies.
Emotions and sensitivity may be understood by the position of the Moon in a person's chart. The Moon's nature is tender-hearted and wise. It rules peace of mind and gives a general sense of comfort and well-being. The Moon reflects understanding and sense of purpose, intuitive ability, sensuality, love for fine arts, music and jewels. It also rules our moods, emotions and sensitivity.
The Moon is also responsible for growth, fertility and impregnation or conception. It influences childbirth and memory and has great influence over travel.
A strong Moon in the chart will indicate a happy mental state, good mother, opportunities for travel over water and success in businesses that has to do with the day to day needs of the public. It may bestow a wonderful social life and pleasure from different modes of enjoyments if the Moon is beneficially disposed, or well aspected. A powerful Moon gives emotional strength, makes for good relations and love for others. It will give good intuition, purpose to life, an attraction for the fine arts and make a person attractive to others.
If the Moon is weak in the chart you may be subject to mental anxiety. There may be emotional instability and an inability to relate well to others. If badly aspected, the Moon can make one unfriendly and unable to share intimacy, or will cause you to lack contentment or peace of mind. An ill-placed Moon may make for inclinations to moodiness and feelings of depression, with an unclear mind. Depending on how severely afflicted it is, there may be a tendency towards neurosis, hysteria or insanity. It can make a person feel lack of joy or satisfaction, there by bringing about acute realization of the sufferings felt in this material world. There may be indications towards ill health of the mother, or difficulties in social advancement.
Physically an afflicted, debilitated, or otherwise ill-disposed Moon may indicate anemia, lack of body fluids or body weight, constipation and dryness of the skin. It can cause colds, fevers, bronchitis, intestinal problems, or even susceptibility to cancer. Organs, such as the lungs and kidneys, may also be weak and there may be menstrual or infertility problems in women.
The Moon is the ruler of the sign Cancer or the Zodiac and is strong there in its own sign. It is most powerful, or exalted, in Taurus and fallen, or debilitated, in Scorpio. Jupiter, Sun and Mars are the Moon's natural friends. Moon is very strong in its birthstars of Rohini, Hasta and Shravan. It is still quite strong in Jupiter's birthstars of Punarvasu, Vishakha and Purvabhadrapada. It is also giving good effects when in Karttika, Uttara Phalguni, Ashlesha, Jyestha, Uttarashadha and Revati.
The Moon is auspicious for those born during the waxing of its cycle but causes difficulty if born during the descending cycle. It is always a benefic planet and is strongest from the tenth day of waxing to the fifth day of its waning. Its effects are powerfully felt in childhood, as Moon rules over this period of life.
Myth
It is believed that the Lord Moon was born out of the divine chest of Lord Vishnu. Some say the the Moon emerged from the "Holy Ocean Of Milk". Others claim that he was born to Saint Athvi and his wife Anusuya.
Lord Moon married all the 27 daughters of Dakshan, who are star constellations in the sky. But the Moon did not evenly share his love with all his wives, preferring to spend more time with Rohini. This upset the neglected wives and they complained to their father. Dakshan appealed to the Moon many times, however the Moon refused to listen. Dakshan therefore cursed the Moon that he would diminish in size and become diseased. Day by day the moon waned and due to his sickness, all living things developed consumption. The celestial beings interceded on the Moon's behalf, fearing that all life on Earth would succumb to this wasting disease. Dakshan promised that if the Moon would behave and visit all his wives he would be free from this consumption for half the month - hence as the Moon wanders in his celestial orbit he waxes and wanes.
The Power of Mars
Mars is a masculine planet, extremely fiery in nature. He is said to be the commander-in-chief of the planets of our solar system and is personified as the God of War. Mars has the nature of a warrior. The position of Mars in the horoscope shows the amount of energy a person has and how this energy is utilised. Therefore Mars is the indicator of our physical and mental energy. He rules over determination, courage and bravery as well as leadership, self confidence, forcefulness and physical strength. Competitive spirit, athletics and the martial or military arts are all categories of Mars. Mars presides over those in the food business, such as cooks and restaurateurs as well as policemen, soldiers, officers and generals.
Mars natives are often short-tempered. They may be argumentative and usually love guns, explosives and all types of weaponry. They have mechanical and technical talents making them skilled as builders and engineers. Mars represents the real estate or land and housing business, including the areas of construction, buying, selling, renting or building.
Mars is orderly and likes things arranged properly. He gives drive and determination, as well as purposefulness.
Those ruled by Mars are generally fiercely independent and can react with violence when they feel it is right. It can also make a person rash, impulsive and insensitive to the opinions of others. Passion or sexual prowess is also shown by the position of Mars in the chart.
More often than not a powerful Mars will also make for selfishness. It can make for a willing participant in illegalities in business, as well as for fondness of secret or illicit sexual relationships. Mars can cause physical harm, such as burns and bruises and is always capable of doing harm as it is a very malefic planet. A strong Mars gives stamina, courage and determination, making a person constructive and energetic. If it is well-placed, it makes those so fortunate to be capable of leading others and indicates success in all Mars categories. Mars shows his full effects between the ages of 27 and 32 years.
Mars is strong in his own signs of Scropio and Aries, is exalted in Capricorn and debilitated in Cancer. It is also very powerful in its birthstars of Mirgishira, Dhanistha and Chitra. Mars is natural friend with Jupiter, Sun and Moon, is neutral to Venus and Saturn and enemy with Mercury, Rahu and Ketu.
If Mars is afflicted, or ill-placed, it makes for a waste of energy on worthless things. It may indicate physical harm or debility or make a person angry, cruel or violent. It can make for aggressiveness and devoid of proper manners or social skills. A weak Mars means the person will not have ambition, motivation or the stamina it takes to achieve success. Anything beyond meager advancement becomes very difficult and the individual is usually relegated to a lower status in society, or in life in general.
Weak Mars may also make for a weak character, making them targets for mental and physical abuse. Physically, it causes a feeble immune system, poor appetite and a weak body in general. Wounds and injuries may be slow to heal and in men, it can cause lack of sexual desire and vitality. Blood diseases, ulcers and fevers, as well as excessive burns and / or bruises may also be attributed to the effects of this planet.
Myth
Some say that after separating from goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva was performing penance. During this time a drop of sweat fell from his forehead eye to the ground and assumed the form of a child. Others say that Mars was born directly from Lord Shiva's semen. When Parvati and Lord Shiva were on their honeymoon they entered an embrace that lasted one hundred million years. Agni disturbed Lord Shiva's intense union and caused him to discharge his seminal fluid - the result of which was Mars.
While Lord Mars was deeply involved in meditation, a spiritual flame appeared on his body and elevated him to the status of a planet.
Temple
Vaitheeswaran Koil is a temple dedicated to Mars which is located 15 kilometers from Myladuthurai on the northern bank of the river Cauvery. The massive temple is built on 10.7 acres of land. There is an idol of Lord Mars with six faces facing east. There is a separate shrine for planet Mars and this shrine is renowned. It is widely believed that praying to planet Mars in this temple can help one miraculously overcome all physical ailments.
The Power of Mercury
Mercury the planet of intellect, represents intelligence as well as communication of all kinds. It has a quickly changing and fickle temperament and being the lord of Gemini, can exhibit dual nature. It may make a subject detached and independent, or an extremist. It is known as a "mutable planet" in that it reflects the attributes of planets it is associated with, being a "neutral" planet. It is representative of education and literary affairs and the communication of ideas, such as in advertising, sales lecturing or teaching spiritual concepts. Its full effects are seen between the ages of 32 and 35.
Writers, lecturers, artists, sculptors (or people that use their hands in their profession) and teachers, as well as astrologers, accountants, office workers, traders and businessmen, more often than not, will have a prominent or well-placed Mercury in their charts. Playfulness, enthusiasm and talkativeness are the traits of Mercury's influence, in addition to independent thinking and appreciation of tradition. The ability to learn different languages, convince others, memorize and develop good business acumen come under Mercury's influence. Friendships and ability to learn things are due to Mercury's energies. It gives proficiency in the arts and the ability to do things quickly or several things at one time.
Mercury is the ruler of the signs Gemini and Virgo of the Zodiac and becomes exalted in its own sign of Virgo. It is debilitated in Pisces. Mercury is friends with Venus, Sun, Rahu and Ketu, neutral to Saturn, Mars and Jupiter. It is enemy with the Moon but does well in the birthstars of Ashlesha, Rohini, Revati, Jyestha, Shravan and Hasta.
A strong Mercury gives good intelligence and myriad of abilities under the categories mentioned above. Successful communicators of all types have a well-placed Mercury in their horoscopes, whether they be artists, business people, in the entertainment business, or involved with the media.
A weak Mercury may make subjects restless, fearless, fearful or neurotic. When Mercury is ill-placed or aspected, it may cause lack of intelligence or communicative skills, or a poor memory. It can make a person immature, foolish and childish. Feelings of insecurity and lack of self control, leading to addictions and artificial dependencies, are also manifest from a poor placement of this planet. Physically it can show itself as weakness of the nervous system, anxiety, neural indigestion, or insomnia. It may cause bowel and elimination problems such as diarrhea or constipation, difficulty in digesting food, kidney disease, or respiratory problems.
Malefically disposed, it causes sufferers mental or physical pain, or undue anxiety. This may vary from being too fearful and nervous to having serious psychosis and lunacy.
Myth
Jupiter's wife, Tharai, was impregnated by the Moon during an affair. After resuming her relationship with her husband Jupiter, a son was born. Tharai confirmed that the Moon was the real father. This was again confirmed by Lord Brahma, who made Mercury live close to the Sun. Mercury performed penance to Lord Shiva and was granted the boon of becoming a planet.
The Power of Jupiter
Jupiter by nature, is the most wonderful and expansive planet giving to the human race their most bountiful qualities. It is the most pious of planets, known as guru or teacher. A strong Jupiter will be found in the horoscopes of wealthy and influential persons. Jupiter signifies good luck and good fortune and indicates long distance travel. We understand the good karma earned in the previous lives by the placement of Jupiter.
Jupiter is also the ruler of religion and religious devotions and thus comes the name, Guru. He is the controller of all other planets, the revered spiritual master of the demigods. Philosophy and spirituality are under the auspices of Jupiter, as are financial affairs and wealth. Jupiter is also the indicator of children in the chart and in a woman's horoscope, it is the indicator of what kind of a husband she will attain in the present life and what their relationship will be like. A strong Jupiter indicates one whose opinions are valued by many; therefore teachers fall in this category. Jupiter is noble, dignified, optimistic, of good humor and the giver of the fruits of labor.
Jupiter is the ruler of the Zodiacal signs Sagittarius and Pisces, is exalted in Cancer and debilitated in Capricorn. He gives especially beneficial effects positioned in the birthstars of Uttara Phalguni, Uttarashadha, Punarvasu, Purvabhadrapad and Vishaka. Jupiter has friendly relationships with the Sun, Moon and Mars. Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are neutral to him; but Mercury and Venus are his enemies.
A strong or well-placed Jupiter can indicate many things, all of them positive, giving happiness. Subjects will be of an optimistic frame of mind, have dignity and a good sense of humor. It can make a person famous and gives many good qualities, such as honesty, compassion towards others and wisdom. Although a powerful Jupiter may give much wealth or influence, more importantly it makes for a happy and satisfied life.
Those with a well-placed Jupiter in their chart are generally religious, philosophical and try to live a fairly pious life. They will engage in spiritual meditation and inquire as to the true purpose of human life in this world. This is the greatest boon. To attempt to uncover the true "self" or to become "self-realized" is the ultimate goal of life. The Vedas consider that the person who tries to solve the problem of repeated births and deaths in the material world, transmigrating through 8,400,000 species of life, is having the most developed intelligence and is greatly fortunate. The Vedic philosophy of karma is that a soul gets the reactions to his past actions, so a well-placed Jupiter indicates one who has been of a pious nature in previous lives. "As one sows, so he shall reap"; this is the immutable law of action and reaction.
A well-placed Jupiter gives compassion, benevolence, charity, morality, wisdom and truthfulness. Anyone with great ambition is influenced by Jupiter, as are priests, monks and spiritual teachers. He rules those in political and legal professions and those who have control over their external senses. Physically Jupiter rules the blood circulation in our arteries, the liver, thighs and "fat" in the body.
When Jupiter is weak in the horoscope, subjects may suffer from lack of happiness and enthusiasm. They will be weak-willed, have lack of faith both spiritually and in the good things and attributes of life. Life may seem meaningless and without any source of pleasure. A week Jupiter will cause pessimism and depression, anxiety and self-pity. Ill-aspected Jupiter makes for lack of compassion and congeniality for other people. It will also give rise to material, as well as financial difficulties. The person may be devoid of any creative abilities and in the case of a woman, may be unable to bear children and lack a good husband to properly care for her.
Physically, there may be a weak immune system and generally poor vitality. The body weight may be too low and the liver and pancreas may not function properly. It can give rise to problems like arthritis or jaundice and diseases of the respiratory system. An appearance of general physical debility is common when Jupiter is badly afflicted.
Myth
Jupiter is the son of Chitra Devi and Saint Angirasa - a favorite son of Lord Brahma.
Jupiter performed difficult penances for Lord Shiva for a period of 10,000 years. This pleased Lord Shiva so much that he declared him to be guru of the gods. Jupiter is therefore known as Lord of Worship and Guru.
The Power of Venus
Venus is a beneficial planet by nature and is also considered to be a teacher. Venus is the planet governing sensuality and is the embodiment of love. All attributes of love, romance, beauty, sensuality, sexual pleasures and passion are under the rule of Venus.
The Sanskrit name for Venus is "Shukra", which in one instance means "semen", making Venus the presiding deity of semen. Shukra is the son of the great sage, seer and astrologer "Bhrigu", who taught his son all spiritual sciences and the Vedic scriptures.
Venus is also very important in determining wealth and conjugal relationships. It represents marriage and the ability to gain a good wife. The privilege of having a comfortable home, luxuries, quality cars, furniture, and paraphernalia are also under the control of Venus. Like Jupiter, Venus also gives wealth and material prosperity, but Venus often concentrates on the material rather than the spiritual attributes, unless the subject has the ability to utilize its "higher" aspects.
Venus is connected to the chanting of mantras, Tantra, hypnotism, alchemy and the medical arts. Venus rules artists, actors, musicians, dancers and poets. Those that make a living dealing in the sensual things available on earth also usually have a strong, prominent Venus in their horoscopes.
In the physical body, it rules the reproductive system, kidneys, eyes, cheeks, chin and throat. In nature it especially rules over flowers, jewels and tropical places. Venus is the lord of the signs Taurus and Libra.
It is exalted in Pisces and debilitated in Virgo. Birthstars ruled by Venus are Bharani, Purvaphalguni and Purvashada. Friends are Mercury and Saturn; Sun and Moon are enemies and Mars and Jupiter are neutral, although Venus is hostile towards Jupiter.
When Venus is strong in the chart, subjects may be loving and charismatic, able to infuse others with a sense of happiness and well-being. It brings wealth, comforts and a beautiful face and body. It makes for mutual attraction between the opposite sexes. Venus may bestow a gentle and tender nature, having great consideration for others around them. It gives an affinity for fine jewelry, beautiful clothes, ornaments and perfumes. Those with a prominent Venus will usually enjoy both rich and delicious foods and have a love for the fine arts. They may have the inspiration necessary to become artists, musicians or poets. Hopefully they may also be seekers of truth and the knowledge of the obscure, or secret sciences. Qualities of expression, appreciation and affection are apparent in those with a well-positioned Venus.
If Venus is weak or afflicted in the horoscope, problems in marriage often result. The subjects may be lacking in physical beauty, as well as grace and charm. Insensitivity may be seen along with lack of love and affection. A weak Venus can result in coarse and vulgar behavior. Romantic affairs will be seen to be tumultuous and short-lived. There appears to be difficulty in expressing feelings. In men, relationships with women are extremely difficult and in women, it may be seen to bring about lack of feminine qualities.
Physically, it may cause weak kidneys and reproductive system, or even infertility. Energy may be low and the immune system may also be feeble. Chronic urinary tract infections may be manifest. Even if Venus is strong, if it is in an undesirable position, it may cause an overindulgence in sex, eating or drinking, bringing on innumerable physical inabilities.
Myth
Venus was the master and teacher of the demons. The demons harrassed the gods greatly and during one such war, Venus angered Lord Shiva while using his powers to revive demons that had perished. Shiva captured and swallowed Venus in order to turn the tides of the war. Venus wandered and meditated in Shiva's stomach for 1,000 years. When Shiva ejected Venus back into the world, Venus immediately paid obeisance to Shiva without delay. This so impressed Shiva that he granted Venus the status of planet.
The Power of Saturn
Saturn is a slow-moving and very powerful planet, malefic in nature. Shani is the Sanskrit name for Saturn and he is also called Shanaishchara (slow moving) as Saturn takes 2.5 years, or 30 months, to pass through all signs of the Zodiac. It is the ruler of longevity of life, death and the aging of the body. It controls the practice of yoga and renunciation, or detachment from this material world. Therefore, it rules over ascetics, monks and spiritual renunciates. It also indicates foreigners and foreign lands in the chart. Saturn is also the ruler of the people dealing in the black market, as well as thieves and robbers.
Said to be the greatest teacher, Saturn is a hard task-master. The lessons learned should help a subject to gain spiritual perspective on life and the realization that full satisfaction can never be possible while transmigrating from one birth to another within this material world.
Coincidentally transport, machinery and prisons are also ruled by Saturn and, in a way, this whole material stratosphere of innumerable planets, planetary systems and forced birth and death is viewed as a large prison. The reason this allegory is used in the Vedas to describe the material planetary systems is that we are not truly "free" until liberated from its confines. This can only happen when man becomes self-realized and renounces the temporary pleasures (and pains) of this world.
Manual laborers are represented by Saturn, but its position in everyone's horoscope will indicate the type of employment in which they engage. This may also be interpreted to indicate the trials and tribulations to undergo to attain success in the chosen field.
Saturn rules over carpenters and construction workers, laborers, mechanics, miners, masons, vendors, hunters and social servants. Saturn also rules over products such as gasoline, iron, wood and all black colored items. Deadly substances also come under Saturn's direction.
Saturn is the lord of the signs Capricorn and Aquarius. He is exalted in Libra and debilitated in Aries. His friends are Mercury, Venus, Rahu and Ketu. Enemies are Sun, Moon and Mars. Jupiter is neutral. He is ruler of the birthstars Pushya, Anuradha and Uttarabhadrapada. Saturn is most powerful during the waning of the Moon and shows its greatest effect between the ages of 36 and 42 years. Physically Saturn rules the bones, nails, teeth, and hair. He also has to do with the nervous system, as he will give a body constitution dominated by "Vata" (air or wind) and nerve impulses are related with the element of air. It is also an indicator of psychological problems.
If Saturn is well-positioned, or aspected in the horoscope, it gives long life, the ability to be a leader and an organizer with integrity, sincerity and honesty. If well positioned, it can also give wisdom, fame and patience, along with a sense of justice, or knowing right from wrong. It can help spiritualists become unattached for advancement in their spiritual goals.
When Saturn is in a poor position, it brings disappointments, sorrow and miseries. It may cause delays and difficulties, disputes and disharmony. It may cause subjects to feel despondent or dejected, and cause destruction or death. A weak position can cause enmity, theft, lawsuits and imprisonment. Accidents and premature aging are also possible effects of a poorly positioned Saturn, which can make its subordinates lonely, sadistic, greedy and fearful. Dishonesty, irresponsibility and addiction to drugs are also traits of those with a poorly positioned Saturn. These people may be agitated and unable to handle stress. They are not practical and have a warped perception of reality. Some may suffer problems from the government and have a hard time earning a living. They give up easily and have no endurance or drive, over a long period of time.
Physically, there may be weakness of nerves and the bones, lack of vitality, and a short life. Ear disease or deafness, gout, colic and asthma may also be caused by the malefic influence of Saturn. Resistance to infectious diseases may be extremely weak and in severe cases, cancer, epilepsy, paralysis and severe mental debility or insanity may manifest.
Myth
The Sun married Sanchigai, the daughter of Dhusashta and gave birth to three sons. When Sanchigai went to visit her parents without the knowledge of her husband, she left behind her shadow Chaya Devi. Saturn is one of the three children born to the Sun and Chaya Devi. When Saturn was born it was said that his gaze fell on his father the Sun, and caused vitiligo. His gaze them fell upon the Sun's charioteer who fell and broke his thigh. Next his gaze fell on the seven horses that drive the Sun's chariot and they all went blind. It was only when Saturn's gaze left them that the Sun's skin cleared, his charioteer's femur healed, and his horses regained their eye sight.
When Lord Shiva's son Ganesha was born, his mother Parvati wanted to show the boy to Saturn. Saturn advised her not to, however she insisted and Saturn gazed upon the child with one eye. Instantly Ganesha's head was burnt to ashes. To prevent Parvati's anger from destroying the universe, Lord Vishnu, cut the head off a bull elephant he had found, and joined it successfully to Ganesha's body. This is why Lord Ganesha has the head of an elephant!
The story goes that one of the sons of the Sun named Yama (god of death), was angry with his step-mother Chaya Devi and in a fit of rage hit his step-brother Saturn on his legs. This crippled Saturn, who became lame. Thus Saturn confers a general slowness in all aspects of life. Disappointment, incompatibility, sorrows, imprisonment, stubbornness, servitude, and difficulties in life are associated with Saturn.
In order to be granted the status of planet, Saturn established a Linga (a form of Shiva) at Benares and performed penance for a very long period to time.
Temple
Thirunallar, a village close to the Karaikal town of Pondicherry State, is considered the abode of Lord Saturn. Those who are caught in Saturn's spell will find relief by visiting this temple and offering prayers to Saturn. It is said that when King Nala was afflicted by Saturn he took shelter at this temple and surrendered to Saturn so that he would not be harmed. Nala prayed to Lord Shiva to relieve the pain of all devotes who come to the Thirunallar temple, and his prayers were answered. People come to Thirunallar to take an oil bath in the temple tanks, wear black dress (colors that propitiate Saturn) and worship him to attain peace of mind. Every Saturday (Saturn's day) is festival time there.
The Power of Rahu
Rahu is a malefic planet by nature. It brings chaos generaly, causing difficulties, frustration, anxiety and suffering. It can cause ignorance, enmity and insatiable sensual or worldly desires, robbing those so influenced of the ability to ever feel satisfied. It can indicate infectious disease, unclean or irreligious habits and use of intoxicants. It generally intensifies the effects of any house in which it is situated.
Rahu represents snakes, fear, suffering from sinful actions and persons of lower character. It rules over travellers and navigators, as well as criminals, spies, anarchists, revolutionaries and terrorists. Persons of violent and aggressive natures are also ruled by Rahu. It causes people to go underground, losing contact with people they had previously associated with in life.
When situated in a powerful position, Rahu can give great riches, or the ability to use the media to sway the opinions of the public. It can give power and fame, political success, as well as physical beauty. However, Rahu's planetary period will never allow a person to feel satisfied, regardless of any material gians. Whatever is gained in Rahu's perod is usually lost. He shows his full effects between the ages of 42 and 48 years.
Rahu is said to be exalted in Taurus in most references, but some give Gemini or Virgo as the exaltation sign. Nevertheless it is powerful in any of these signs. Mercury, Saturn and Venus are friendly to Rahu, but Mars, Sun and Moon are his enemies. Jupiter is neutral. Rahu is especially powerful in giving artistic and communicative talents, or knowledge of mystical arts when conjunct with Jupiter or Venus.
When badly positioned, Rahu makes for poor judgement. Those so influenced are usually illogical, insensitive and selfish. It can casue fears and suicidal tendencies. Hallucinations and usage of drugs are some of the effects of Rahu, which in turn lead to moodiness, fantasies, or imagined porblems. Rahu can even induce a person to commit murder. Those powerfully under his rays can be swayed by any influences, regardless of the dangers and are usually unpopular, with very few friends. They are generally self destructive and easily lose control of themselves, often ending up in detention or prison.
Physically, Rahu can cause a weak immune system, thereby contracting diseases easily. Subjects are nervous, with an unhealthy pallor to their appearance. Disorders include constipation or dysentery, rheumatism, skin diseases, cholera and piles, to name but a few, together with many diseases difficult or impossible to diagnose easily. People so influenced may lose control of bodily functions and steadily degenerate with nervous and mental disorders.
Myth
Rahu was born to the Demon Viprasitthi and his wife Simmikai. Lord Vishnu took the form of a beautiful maiden and brought out the nectar of immortality by churning the Milky Ocean. Lord Vishnu wanted to offer this nectar to the Angels, however the demons wanted it as well. While the nectar was being offered to the angels, Rahu disguised himself and sitting between the Sun and Moon, managed to drink a drop of the nectar. After seeing this deception the Sun and Moon snitched to Vishnu. Vishnu immediately severed Rahu's head with his discus. Rahu's head survived because the nectar of immortaility at that point had reached his neck. Rahu's body was later revived and became Ketu. They live on to torture the Sun and the Moon for betraying them by causing both lunar and solar eclipses.
The Power of Ketu
Ketu like Rahu, is a shadow planet and again is malefic by nature. It is actually a spiritual planet and an indicator of enlightenment. It gives spiritual tendencies and nonattachment to material ambition or worldly desires. It can give the wisdom to attain spiritual knowledge or knowledge of the self (self-realization). Accordingly it is considered a "moksh-karaka", or a force which can lead to enlightenment and freedom from the cycle of repeated birth and death.
To those so influenced it may give psychic potencies, giving them great abilities in the healing arts. Subjects may become adept in natural forms of healing body and mind, herbology, tantra and the way of dealing with those disturbed by forces on the astral plane. This may include ghosts and other malefic spirits. Ketu may also cause such severe physical illness in the body that, as a positive consequence, subjects become disinterested in material life and seek spiritual liberation.
Ketu is exalted in Scorpio (or as with Rahu some consider both Mercury's signs Gemini and Virgo to be exaltation), is debilitated in Taurus and is strong in either of Jupiter's signs of Sagittarius or Pisces, as well as (clearly) the signs of Mercury. He rules the birthstars of Ashwini, Magha and Mula.
One rule is that if Rahu is somehow favoring a person, then Ketu will be unfavorable. Ketu is basically a restrictive planet, in one way or another. He afflicts the body as Rahu afflicts mind. His position may indicate things concerning hands and feet, the relationship with mother and shows its greatest effects between the age of 48 and 54 years.
Ketu can force an impoverished material situation and generally afflicts the house where it is positioned within the horoscope. When afflicted it can cause fear, anxiety, accidents and imprisonment. It can cause destruction in strange and terrible ways, starvation and even death. Poisons also come under Ketu's control. It may make people conspire to do terrible things and may give nightmares to those so influenced. Materially, Ketu is generally thought of as causing suffering.
When Ketu is poorly placed in the chart, the subject will have weak eyesight and concentration, be indiscriminate and lack confidence. They may be extremely accident-prone, or have self-destructive tendencies. Some will feel constricted without the freedom to do as they might like. A tendency to dwell on the past, or worry about things that are already beyond reparation may also manifest, and it can cause nightmares. When conjunct with another planet, It causes the planet to act in an erratic way, reducing or destroying its potency and the categories of the house in which it is situated.
Physically, it may cause the circulation to be poor, bad digestion, anemia, ulcers, too much heat within the body and muscular or nervous system disorders. It is also the cause of terribly disfiguring skin diseases, such as leprosy. Additionally it is a cause of pains and disease in the joints and nerves. Like Rahu it can cause strange diseases that may be difficult to diagnose, as well as incurable problems like cancer or paralysis.
Myth
Rahu was born to the Demon Viprasitthi and his wife Simmikai. Lord Vishnu took the form of a beautiful maiden and brought out the nectar of immortality by churning the Milky Ocean. Lord Vishnu wanted to offer this nectar to the Angels, however the demons wanted it as well. While the nectar was being offered to the angels, Rahu disguised himself and sitting between the Sun and Moon, managed to drink a drop of the nectar. After seeing this deception the Sun and Moon snitched to Vishnu. Vishnu immediately severed Rahu's head with his discus. Rahu's head survived because the nectar of immortaility at that point had reached his neck. Rahu's body was later revived and became Ketu. They live on to torture the Sun and the Moon for betraying them by causing both lunar and solar eclipses.
House Significator
1st House - Your Being The first house (initial lagna) signifies the life and longevity, physical appearance and personality. It is important to realize beauty, inner and outer, is the best asset you have. “Beauty is Truth, Truth Beauty,” wrote the English poet John Keats (who was very influenced by Plato), adding, “That is all you need to know.” This house affects the beauty of your mind and body. It is important to develop beauty in both ways to become a joyous being.
2nd House - Finances\Energy The second house signifies finances, family life, wealth, and speech. Money and energy are synonymous. This house affects your entire money situation. Work with this house with great joy and emotion to improve finances, goals and vision. Ask the divine for help to remove negative influences affecting the mind.
3rd House - Adventures The third house signifies risk-taking, courage, younger siblings. This house influences your ability to seek adventure in life. Courage and risk-taking go together. Courageous thinking and risk-taking action are necessary to go beyond mediocre living. Nurture these qualities. Work with this house to improve your journey of exploring and increase self-esteem.
4th House - Life's Comforts The fourth house signifies material comforts, house, car, mother, education. This house affects your practical needs on the earth plane and your ability to sing, dance and enjoy music. Everyone requires a comfortable home, nice car and so on. Work with this house to open your mind to your ideal home and vehicle and to remove misconceptions about limitations. Don't blame anyone. Commit yourself to happiness and celebration.
5th House - Grace The fifth house signifies spiritual grace, virtues from previous lives, children. Luck is a gift from God. With deep faith, Divine grace is abundantly available. This house affects your emotions for faith. If there is total dedication, there will be grace. You will benefit more by dedicating your life to the Divine. Ego stops grace. This house affects your individual tools for accessing grace. If you have a natural pull toward a deity (from any tradition), if you love that deity with great emotion, you can access grace.
6th House - Challenges The sixth house signifies debts, health conditions and diseases, enemies, ligitation, accidents. Look to this house to learn how to avoid problems. Review routines and re-organize unproductive habits into productive ones. Dissolve negative attitudes and create a battle plan for afflicted areas in life. Without battle, we don't go anywhere. Other indicators for this house include: service, detailed work, pets, effort, and hard work.
7th House - Relationships The seventh house signifies relationships, partnership, marriage, business, friends. Relationship is very vital on the earth plane. It makes life meaningful. This house affects your ability to attract and materialize desires. Relationship is controlled by the Goddess. She controls all principles of attraction. At a very deep emotional level, you have to go to the Goddess. She embodies emotions, and emotions create. Look to this house to help you re-balance your energy and attract the right type of relationships.
8th House - Obstacles The eighth house signifies obstacles, longevity, losses. Obstacles are things we do not perceive in advance due to the inability of the human mind to perceive everything. All of human life revolves around finding obstacles and removing them. Sometimes people remove obstacles so future generations can benefit. Look to this house to understand obstructions in life process and the flow of energy. Strengthen yourself with a good relationship to the Sun which supports all life energy.
9th House - Gaining Wisdom The ninth house signifies fortune, wealth, reputation, spiritual life, compassion, father. Look to the ninth house for transcendental wisdom, your association with higher intelligence, your ability to walk a higher path. Divine Intelligence is a laser beam, very intelligent. Cry to God for miracles. Pray and have compassion for others. Then everything will be there.
10th House - Life's Work The tenth house signifies profession, employment, career, entrepeneurship. In Sanskrit business or job is called karma. One meaning of karma is what you do. To change profession, you must make conscious decisions and pray. Look to this house to understand time and space karma. Don't waste time. Time is money, and money is time. Those who master material wealth always have a strong awareness of time and work with daily, weekly, monthly goals with great focus. Space karma refers to where you live. Moving or taking a pilgrimage to a power spot creates new impulses of karma. You come into contact with different forces. Let God carry you.
11th House - Gains The eleventh house signifies profit, income, wealth. Profit is not always related to your doing a job or business. It can also be an investment, an inheritance, or something you do with another where you play a lesser role, but still profit. Look to this house to help you open to branch out to opportunities. You have to get rid of loser's consciousness, laziness or negative forces. When light coagulates, it becomes matter. Accessing more light is key to changing both conscious and unconscious mind into profit-orientation.
12th House - Expenditures The twelfth house signifies expenditures, travel, sleep, reincarnation, enlightenment. Expenditures can be positive, such as donations to charity, or they can be mistakes, such as overspending. Look to this house for clarifying patterns concerning expenses. This house points to your relationship with foreign lands. For example, if indications of wealth occur in the twelfth house, your money may come more easily from an import/export business whereas indications of wealth in the seventh house may indicate success through partnerships. Each house can examined in these ways in terms of relationships to other indicators.
Types Of Houses
Angle Houses: 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th
Planets placed in the 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th houses can become very powerful as these houses give strength and influence the capacity for the reaping of good results to the horoscope.
Succedent Houses: 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 11th
The 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 11th houses give firmness, stability, and security to the horoscope.
Cadent Houses: 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th
The 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th houses provide communication, consideration, and assessment to the horoscope.
Trine Houses: 1st, 5th, and 9th
The 1st, 5th, and 9th houses provde luck, grace, fortune, and blessings.
Troublesome Houses: 6th, 8th, and 12th
The 6th, 8th, and 12th houses indicate the need for change by forcing difficulties upon the native.
Houses of Increase: 3rd, 6th, 10th, and 11th
The 3rd, 6th, 10th, and 11th houses give their effects in increasing measures throughout the native's life.
Achievement, Desire, Moral Duty, and Enlightenment Houses
Achievement, Desire, Moral Duty, and Enlightenment represent the four primary aims of life - each of which is ascribed to three houses.
Achievement is the most consuming of one's time and represents what one needs to do to survive in the world. Wealth, health, and having meaningful work fall under this realm. The 2nd, 6th, and 10th house fall under Achievement.
Desire represents the needs that one wants to fulfill or ego gratification. Personal interests, fame, human love, and sex fall under this motivation. The 3rd, 7th, and 11th houses fall under Desire.
Moral Duty represents the righteousness and proper conduct that results in happiness and well-being. This gives purpose and meaning to life. The 1st, 5th, and 9th house represent Moral Duty.
Enlighenment is the liberation and freedom from suffering attained through spiritual transcendence. Balance, detatchment, emotional equilibrium, purification, and belief fall under this realm. Enlightenment is the greatest goal that is worth acquiring. The 4th, 8th, and 12th houses are representative of Enlightenment.
Ashwini (0°00' - 13°30' Aries)
General Characteristics: Good looking appearance; gentle personable manners; intelligent; skilled in work
Translation: Possessing horses, the horsewoman
Symbol: A horse's head
Animal Symbol: A male horse
Ruling Planet: Ketu
Nature: Deva (god-like)
Presiding deity - Ashvini Kumaras, the golden armored horse headed twins of ancient Vedic lore who performed many miracles as physicians of the celestial gods.
Favorable: Competent worker who performs above average on the job; intelligent; self sufficient; natural healer; helps others; moderate habits; dresses well; good finances; attractive; powerful; intuitive; idealistic; spiritually inclined; adventurous; independent; strong; powerful; charming; playful nature; nurturer; traveler; loves family.
Unfavorable: Hastiness in action compromises efficiency; impulsiveness; desire to pursue new experiences in life causes a weakness in finishing things; aggressive; stubborn; wants to do things their own way; disappointed when things do not go as planned; dissatisfied; arrogant; lack of mental quietude; over passionate.
Rohini (10° Taurus to 23°20' Taurus)
General Characteristics: Emphasis on spiritual liberation, truthful, not covetous, clean in habits, sweet of speech, firm of views, good looking
Translation: The red one
Symbol: An ox cart/chariot
Animal Symbol: A male serpent - spiritual power and wisdom
Ruling Planet: The Moon
Nature: Manushya (human)
Presiding deity: Brahma - creator of the universe
Favorable: Lovely appearance; charismatic; good communicator and listener; attractive; inner strength; affects others; strong public life; gentle manner; comforting; truthful; moral orientation; smooth talker; sharp; balanced mind; fixed in purpose; well educated; does well financially; dutiful to the family; responsible; helps others; gifted in the arts; healthy; non-envious.
Unfavorable: Indulgent; materialistic; takes advantage of others through manipulation and deception; sexually or sensually indulgent; critical of others; possessive of individuals or ideology; jealous; overly sensitive; changeable; addictive; indecisive.
Punarvasu (20° Gemini to 3°20' Cancer)
General Characteristics: Intellectual and spiritual wisdom, material prosperity, good natured, quiet, patient, devout, lives in comfort.
Translation: Good Again
Symbol: Bow and a quiver of arrows
Animal Symbol: Female Cat - sensitivity and need for independence
Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Nature: Deva (god-like)
Presiding deity: Aditi tends the ground on which healthy seeds can bear fruit. Earth Goddess
Favorable: Caring; loving; nurturing; easily contented; friendly good natured; simplistic life; lives in the moment; generous; shares with others; religious inclinations; interested in spiritual writings and philosophies; potential in the communications field - can be good writers and inspiring speakers; profound imagination; purifies self to make spiritual progress; ability to connect with others; successful projects.
Unfavorable: Simplistic approach to life interpreted as a lack of intelligence; lack of material drive due to focus on spirituality; lack of foresight gets them into complications including frequent moving; unstable relationships; and multiple jobs/careers; fickle nature; indecisive; frequently ill; critical; over intellectualize life; gets bored too easily in life.
Magha (0°00 to 13°20' Leo)
General Characteristics: Has numerous servants, inclination to worship gods and ancestors, engagement in important work
Translation: The Mighty One
Symbol: Palanquin the royal seat upon which the king was carried through his towns, royal throne room
Animal Symbol: Male rat
Ruling Planet: Ketu
Nature: Rakshasa (demon)
Presiding deity: Pitris - Fathers of Humanity guardian angels that give protection in the event of calamities.
Favorable: Clear; intelligent; many admirers; positive; conservative; balanced; respectful to others; kind; helps others; love life and parties; dependable; likes to be honored for accomplishments; respectful of traditions; enjoys ceremonies; follows chains of command; does well when praised; likes to be served and given attention.
Unfavorable: Arrogant; hot tempered; prejudiced; jealousy; severe nature; resentful; has a strong dislike for those who dislike them or who treat them with disrespect; discontented when fail to meet goals; too high standards; susceptible to flattery; cruel to those who don't show them respect; racial superiority; sensuality can create problems.
Hasta (10°00' to 23°20' Virgo)
General Characteristics: Purity of thought and deed as well as self-control, active habits, full of resources.
Translation: The hand
Symbol: A hand - open hand blessing humanity.
Animal Symbol: Female Buffalo
Ruling Planet: Moon
Nature: Deva (god-like)
Presiding deity: Savitar - the sun god who imparts creative and transforming energy.
Favorable: Creative; pleasant; humorous; skilled in the arts; charming; practical; attractive; wealth late in life; many relationships; generous; unattached; intelligent; persuasive; cordial; weighs their words to avoid expressing anger; self-motivated; in control; focused on acquisition; good at defending and promoting their own interests; understands the value of social rituals and courtesies; skilled in providing service; thick-skinned; takes advantage of opportunities in new areas or in foreign lands; dexterous; determined; industrious worker; easily changes.
Unfavorable: Likes competition and conflicts; restless - want spiritual experiences; changeable; con artist; self interest; emotionally unsettled; need to control lower self; unabashed; mistrustful; overindulgence in pleasuring themselves; nasty; mechanical in dealing with those who provide them no advantage; abuse of drugs; controlling; alcohol; and/or food to cope; critical when under stress; suppressed; health issues.
Vishakha (20°00 Libra to 3°20' Scorpio)
General Characteristics: energy strength and potential power, bright in appearance, distinct in speaking, skilled at making money.
Symbol: A large tree with spreading branches giving protection to others, potters wheel, a decorated gateway used for marriage ceremonies.
Translation: Enter the heavens
Animal Symbol: Male Tiger
Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Nature: Rakshasa (demon)
Presiding deity: Indra - the god of transformation and Agni the god of fire.
Favorable: Intelligence of the highest order; bright appearance; attracts others; clever; has respect for intelligent and spiritual people; enterprising; self-satisfied; determined; gets things done; humanitarian; politically inclined; can appear soft but is very powerful underneath; excellent communicator; persuasive speech; leadership qualities; truthful; sexually alluring; a good mate in marriage; benefits through marriage; traveling and through change; mathematical talent; courageous; powerful achiever.
Unfavorable: Overly talkative; negative; militant; creates quarrels between people; restless; covetous of other's success; feels isolated; critical of others; fault finding; infidelity; too much ambition - spread too thin; manipulate others to meet their own needs; socially isolated; not open to advice; offensive; stingy; not easy to like; greedy; deceitful; aggressive; domineering; quick to take offense; argumentative; jealous; frustration and anger when goals impeded; suspicious; possessive; envious; feels suppressed and taken advantage of by others; too many interests; not satisfied by accomplishments; restlessness - change partners
Mula (0°00 to 13°20' Sagittarius)
General Characteristics: Possess a deep philosophical nature and an inquisitive mind that enjoys exploring the roots of any subject. Haughty, rich, happy, not inclined to injure others, Firm and fixed opinions, live in luxury.
Translation: the root.
Symbol: Tied bunch of roots or a lions tail. Animal Symbol: Male Dog
Ruling Planet: Ketu
Nature: Rakshasa (demon)
Presiding deity: Nirriti - goddess of destruction who lives in the kingdom of the dead - goddess of dissolution.
Favorable: Proud; good-looking; skillful in persuading or manipulating people to serve their needs; politician; careful; clever; able to live a comfortable life; good fortune; determined to succeed; learned; public speaking skills; spiritual advisor; generous; successful; determined; fortune in foreign lands; likes to live well; peace loving; adventurous; brave; explorer; face adversity with composure.
Unfavorable: Insecure; others do not trust them; too goal-focused; does not genuinely care about others; arrogant; self-destructive; headstrong; sabotages their own achievements; has many affairs and/or marriages that don't work out; low tolerance for boredom; create own insecurities; indecisive; fickle in relationships; arrogance; selfishness; lust and anger; low boredom threshold; takes and give little back; accommodating to other people to get what they want.
Shravana (10°00' to 23°20' Capricorn)
General Characteristics: Prosperous, learned, liberal-minded spouse, riches, wide-fame.
Translation: To hear.
Symbol: An ear, three footprints in an uneven row, a trident. Animal Symbol: Female Monkey
Ruling Planet: Moon
Nature: Deva (god like)
Presiding deity: Vishnu preserver of the universe.
Favorable: Cordial in business; intelligent; success in foreign lands; lives a prosperous; balanced and modest life; ethical; studies scriptures and ancient knowledge; kind; drawn to working for social and humanitarian causes - good writers and teachers; helps others transform their lives; has a good marriage and a helpful partner; good speech; fame in the world; wealth; creative; quick learner; kind; charitable; knowledge to transcend the material world.
Unfavorable: Giving nature can lead to debts and poverty; overly open-minded; unyielding nature; extreme views concerning ethics; develop opposition or even adversaries; hypersensitive; enemies due to issues with jealousy; gossips.
Purva Bhadrapada (20°00 Aquarius to 3°20' Pisces)
General Characteristics: scholarly intelligent, skilled at making money.
Translation: Beautiful west, Former beautiful foot or Ray of Light
Symbol: A sword, two font legs of a bed or a funeral cot or a two faced man.
Animal Symbol: Male lion
Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Nature: Manushya (human)
Presiding deity: Aja Ekapada - unicorn.
Favorable: Unique; eccentric; devoted to those who impress them; scholarly; witty; good logical skill; prosperity through cleverness; mystical beings; good at reading people; gets money from the government or from wealthy or executive people; economical; acts happy; lives a long life; could marry into a wealthy family or be born into one; spiritual depth; a warrior; intuition; passionate; good speakers; skilled at earning an income; visionary idealistic; universal goals; march to their own beat; fights injustice; campaigner; good writers; imaginative; self reliant; strong.
Unfavorable: Cynical; a worrier; a bit odd; gloomy; angry; impulsive; has many serious conversations; changes residence many times; poor planner; dominated by their spouse; penny pincher but still a poor financial planner; anxious; poor health; over serious; high-strung; cynical; not generous; wavering mind.
Bharani (13°20' - 26°40' Aries)
General Characteristics: Success in work, capable, truthful, and free from diseases & grief.
Translation: Cherishing, supporting, & nurturing
Symbol: A Yoni, the organ of female reproduction
Animal Symbol: The Elephant
Ruling Planet: Venus
Nature: Manushya (human)
Presiding deity: Yama - the god of death
Favorable: Clever and able to do tasks fast; desires new experiences; spontaneous; dutiful; loyal to family and friends; courageous attitude; good health/longevity; talented in career; satisfied; leader - does well in public life; creative; artistic; materialistic.
Unfavorable: Over burdened; has too much to do; restless; amoral; fickle; too clever; resists control and restraint; stubborn; childlike; vulnerable; vigor bothers others; don't pace themselves; needs discipline; irritable; impatient; potential to burnout; sexually indulgent; vane; moralist; judgmental.
Mrigashira (23°20 Taurus to 6°40' Gemini)
General Characteristics: Spiritual intelligence and research abilities - primary motivation spiritual liberation, lack firm or fixed views, capable yet timid, good speech, active habits.
Translation: Having the face of a deer
Symbol: Antelope's head
Animal Symbol: Female serpent - sensual seductive nature
Ruling Planet: Mars
Nature: Deva (god-like)
Presiding deity: Soma the moon god
Favorable: Strong individuality; sharp intelligence; natural leader; action oriented; witty; curious; seeks new knowledge; perceptive and sensitive; likes good clothing and accessories; gains many pleasures in life; enjoys singing, writing, talking, and speaking; creative; articulate in a number of subjects - enjoys debates and arguments; enthusiastic; youthful; clever; curious; hopeful; rapid learning ability; focus is more mental than physical; friendly; fun; have a number of friends and romantic interests; sensual; hard workers; affluent.
Unfavorable: Impulsive; flirtatious; fickle; needs constant attention; multiple partnerships; craves sensation; not committed; burns out from seeking too much excitement; bores easily; scattered; critical; biting conversation; helpless; suspicious; unbalanced; sensitive to criticism.
Pushya (3°20' to 16°40' Cancer)
General Characteristics: In control of passions, well liked, learned in various subjects, rich and fond of doing charitable acts.
Translation: To provide nourishment
Symbol: The udder of a cow, Flower, a circle, an arrow
Animal Symbol: A ram
Ruling Planet: Saturn
Nature: Deva (god-like)
Presiding deity: Brihaspati, the planet Jupiter, lord of sacred speech and prayer
Favorable: Hard working; creative; tolerant of pain; intelligent; learned; liked by many; spiritual; intuitive wisdom; helps others; make good advisors and public servants; independent; interested in education and humanitarian causes; philanthropic; socially adept; make people feel wanted; selfless; good finances; respected; moderate; have spiritual practice; passionate and defensive about the things they believe in.
Unfavorable: Stubborn; selfish; arrogant; overly talkative; dogmatic; fundamentalist; overly sensitive; doubtful of their worth due to what others say about them; devotion can turn to victimization; get defrauded by believing in the wrong people; insecurities inhibit growth.
Purva Phalguni (13°20' to 26°30' Leo)
General Characteristics: sweet speech, generosity, a habit of wandering, government service.
Translation: The Former Red One or A Fig Tree
Symbol: Swinging hammock - rest and restoration, front legs of a bed, or a post.
Animal Symbol: Female Rat
Ruling Planet: Venus
Nature: Manushya (human)
Presiding deity: Bhaga - the god of good fortune and prosperity.
Favorable: Creative; intelligent, active; charming; sincere; leadership skills; carefree; focus is on the body; physical approaches to healing; open minded; sweet speech; generous; wants fame and attention; faithful to issues and those they believe in; mystical nature; spokesperson; aristocratic; cultured; refined; gifted in the fine arts; youthful; exuberant; loving; good relationships.
Unfavorable: Vanity; indulgent; impulsive mind; severe; promiscuous nature; narcissism; reckless; focused on getting what they want; spends carelessly - creates debt; addictive personality; hates being uncomfortable; needs stimulation; becomes depressed if do not get what they want; vindictive; lack of planning; unmotivated.
Chitra (23°20 Virgo to 6°40' Libra)
General Characteristics: attractive, sociable, intelligent, and natural leaders.
Translation: The brilliant
Symbol: A bright jewel or pearl reflecting the spirit within us, or a shining light.
Animal Symbol: Female tiger
Ruling Planet: Mars
Nature: Rakshasa (demon)
Presiding deity: Tvashtar or Vishvakarma - the celestial architect of the universe.
Favorable: Attractive; artistic; great lovers; independent; natural leader who wants to make an impact on life; sociable; perceptive; high-spirited; elegant; conversant; dignified; judicious; business skills; happy; well dressed and well groomed; well read; drawn to philosophy and social thought; does well outside their place of birth or in foreign countries; handy; incline toward more physical expressions of art such as sculpture; printmaking; competent designer.
Unfavorable: Smug; conceited; easily bored; self centered; attracted to exciting yet negligent mates; quarrelsome; critical; too quick to challenge someone's point of view; corrupt; amoral; may not focus enough on saving money.
Anuradha (3°20 to 16°40' Scorpio)
General Characteristics: Rich, live in foreign countries, unable to bear hunger, move from place to place.
Translation: A small flash of lightening, a tiny spark, success
Symbol: Lotus flower - ability and perseverance to blossom in the midst of life's trials and tribulations, a row or furrow.
Animal Symbol: Female Deer or Hare
Ruling Planet: Saturn
Nature: Deva (god-like)
Presiding deity: Mitra - the God of friendship and partnership who promotes cooperation among humanity.
Favorable: Wise; spirited; fun-loving; attractive; vigorous; well-liked; spiritual seeker; interested in ancient knowledge; hard working; capacity for astrology; devoted; brave; enjoys travel; healthy; accommodates many people; enjoys social life and organizations; benefits more if they live away from their place of birth; ability to attract and maintain friendships; cooperates with others; ability to lead and form alliances.
Unfavorable: Has remorse; guarded; cut off; deceitful; held back by others; can not cope with hunger or thirst; emotionally needy; rebellious; adheres to bad advice and suffers consequences; jealous and controlling of others; unaware of their effect on others which results in problems; may be melancholic due to a lack of maternal nurturing; anger issues; moves frequently due to dissatisfaction; tries too hard in terms of spiritual progress.
Purvashada (13°20' to 26°40' Sagittarius)
General Characteristics: agreeable spouse, a proud nature, strong attachment to friends.
Translation: The undefeated or unsubdued.
Symbol: A fan or a winnowing basket (used to separate grain from its husk), a bed or an elephant tusk. Animal Symbol: Male monkey
Ruling Planet: Venus
Nature: Manushya (human)
Presiding deity: Apas - representing the cosmic waters deified as God.
Favorable: Artistic; good-looking; influential - influences many; well-liked; polite; faithful to friends; intelligent; good manager but prefers to be in service; valuable employee; simple life; supportive; courageous; humble; influential; wealth; loves good meals; has a enjoyable relationship with spouse; capable of having many children; truth-seeking; changeable.
Unfavorable: Egotistical; inflexible; superiority complex; others regard them as crude or immature; angry; not open to advice; have low-paying and hardworking jobs; incompetent manager; bouts of loud and disturbing behavior; lacking in education or preparation; dictatorial; obstinate; leave behind partners when they can not keep up with their ability to change; settles for less.
Dhanishtha (23°20' Capricorn to 6°40' Aquarius)
General Characteristics: A liberal, rich person, brave and fond of music.
Translation: Complete wealth.
Symbol: Musical drum.
Animal Symbol: Female lion
Ruling Planet: Mars
Nature: Rakshasic (demonic)
Presiding deity: The eight Vasus - the solar gods of energy and light.
Favorable: Insightful; perceptive; earns a good living; charitable giving; brave; does well in foreign countries; lives on both spiritual and material levels; liberal; compassionate; bold; good conversationalist; enjoys music and dance; good organizational abilities; ambitious; concerned with accomplishments and developing their careers; likes old and mystifying things; skilled in astrology.
Unfavorable: Aggressive; ruthless; inconsiderate; worried; can hurt others; makes up stories; lies; withholds information; don't like to be told what to do; argumentative; too talkative; select incompatible companions; lusts after material; careless; sexual difficulties; delayed/denied marriage; wants everything for themselves; covetous of other's success; self absorbed; narcissistic.
Uttara Bhadrapada (3°20' to 16°40' Pisces)
General Characteristics: Happy people able speakers, children, grandchildren, conquer enemies, virtuous.
Translation: The beautiful left foot or Ray of Light
Symbol: Two back legs of a bed.
Animal Symbol: Female cow
Ruling Planet: Saturn
Nature: Manushya (human)
Presiding deity: Ahirbudhnya - the serpent of the deep sea - fertility, kundalini and need for seclusion.
Favorable: Attractive; good problem-solving ability; inspiring speaker; disciplined; kind; compassionate; has principles; contented; generous; submissive yet financially successful; tends to make money on their own; economical; charitable; humanitarian; merciful; smart; benefits from children or beginners; drawn to the unknown; virtuous; happy; wise; loves family; self sacrificing benefits from gifts and inheritance; overcomes enemies; satisfied; service oriented; controls anger; marital happiness; balanced; nourishes others; good advisor.
Unfavorable: withdrawn; unenthusiastic; develops a set of long-term enemies or gets into disputes that take a long time to resolve; thinks too much about their own outcomes; self-centered financial focus; gossip; lazy; addict; irresponsible; highly emotional.
Krittika (26°40' Aries to 10° Taurus)
General Characteristics: Determined and tenacious will to achieve greatness; sharp; cutting and penetrating by nature.
Translation: The Cutter
Symbol: Axe, sharp edge, or flame, razor
Animal Symbol: Female Sheep
Ruling Planet: Sun
Nature: Rakshasa (demon)
Presiding deity: Agni - the god of fire
Favorable: Famous within their group; handsome appearance; self motivated; determined achiever; materialistic - acquires many possessions; bright; strong appetites - likes food; goal oriented; goes for what they want; dignified; takes pride in what they do; good leader; honors commitments; confident; courageous; straightforward; peaceful nature; ambitious.
Unfavorable: Unstable mind; changeable; vacillating; stubborn; dissatisfied; impatient; responds too strongly to challenges; sets goals or expectations too high; burns out their health by constant activity; nervous; excitable; aggressive; passive-aggressive; fighting nature; difficulties with food and eating; gluttonous; motivated by desire; child-like nature.
Ardra (6°40 to 20°00' Gemini)
General Characteristics: Emphasis on the mind or thinking capacity - deep feeling along with passionate thinking - motivated by desire.
Translation: The moist one
Symbol: The human head
Animal Symbol: Female Dog
Ruling Planet: Rahu
Nature: Manushya (human)
Presiding deity: Rudra the god of the storm and destruction
Favorable: Curious mind; hunger for knowledge; quick in action; good memory; prefers physical work or work involving the body; good at getting support from the government or authorities; great communicator; truthful; have a transformative point in life at which point they drop many of their bad traits; compassionate towards those in pain.
Unfavorable: Arrogant; abuses power; lusts after material attainments; ungrateful; mischievous; reckless; physically oriented jobs; anti-social; mean streak causes pain to others; self-serving; dishonest; stubborn; critical; impolite; untruthful; poor financial planning; excessive indulgences; cause pain or agony to others; violent; complaining.
Aslesha (16°40' to 30°00' Cancer)
General Characteristics: Motivated by dharma represents the kundalini or serpent fire located at the base of the spine.
Translation: The entwiner - to embrace
Symbol: coiled snake, circle, or wheel
Animal Symbol: Male Cat
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Nature: Rakshasa (demon)
Presiding deity: Ahi - the naga or serpent of wisdom
Favorable: Philosophical; intelligent; versatile; clever; independent; has a number of different jobs; entertainer; learned; leadership qualities; can accomplish much when motivated; good income; mystical; puts great energy into things that interest them; seductive nature; benefit from spiritual work.
Unfavorable: Mental instability; worrisome; depressed nature; deceitful; non caring attitude; impolite; tactless; unpopular; lacks social skills; rule breakers; hoarding mentality; possessive; secretive; talkative; lacks appreciation; scattered and unproductive; reckless; disconnected; temperamental; lie to serve their needs; vindictive; introspective; reclusive; ungrateful; blunt.
Uttara Phalguni (26°40' Leo to 10°00' Virgo)
General Characteristics: Emphasis on healing others. Earn money by their learning, liked by all, live a life in comfort and luxury.
Translation: The latter red one or a fig tree
Symbol: A bed or 2 rear legs of a cot.
Animal Symbol: Male Cow (bull)
Ruling Planet: Sun
Nature: Manushya (human)
Presiding deity: Aryaman rules leadership, honor, nobility and rules society.
Favorable: Popular; hard worker; ambitious; benefits from those in power; good communicator; successful; friendly; reliable; focused; happy nature; loves luxury and comfort; material desires are fulfilled; capacity for enjoying life; liberal yet has fixed principles; balanced leader; happy; socially adept; generally fortunate; generous; kind; compassionate; courage; endurance; spiritual and mental advancements.
Unfavorable: Promiscuous; over-giving; egotistical; restless; inconsiderate of others feelings; obstinate; disdainful; bossy; vain; arrogant; takes too much for themselves; stubborn; critical; resentful; a social climber; may be sad or angry under a happy smile; lack belief in their own power.
Swati (6°40 to 20°20' Libra)
General Characteristics: Sweet, soft spoken, virtuous, compassionate, mild, quiet nature, controls passions and desires, skilled in trade, merciful, charitable.
Translation: The priest, the sword
Symbol: Coral - strong intuitive and psychic properties - A young sprout quivering in the wind.
Animal Symbol: Male Buffalo
Ruling Planet: Rahu
Nature: Deva (god-like)
Presiding deity: Vayu the demigod of wind, air, breath, and prana.
Favorable: Tender; moral; able in business - clever in trade and commerce; truth-seeking; studious; meek; truthful; humanitarian - cares about others; thinks before acting; accurate; reduces things to their simplest components; uncorrupted; friendly; positive outlook; disciplined; seeks harmony; generous; active in spiritual organizations or humanitarian causes; likes to be around religious or well integrated people; interested in scientific or philosophical thought; independent; traveler; persuasive communication.
Unfavorable: Do not know their limitations resulting in loss of money; status; and respect; creates debt due to high expenses; discontented due to lofty goals; restless; critical; fault finding; not concerned with family; shy; monastic; self isolating; secretive; hides their passions and sexual urges; gives too much away; absurd creative thinking; vulnerable to the whims of others; hot tempered.
Jyeshtha (16°40' to 30°00' Scorpio)
General Characteristics: Mental brilliance and analytical ability, few friends, cheerful and virtuous.
Translation: Elder sister, the middle finger or the holy river Ganges, The Eldest (last of the best).
Symbol: earring or circular protective talisman that may represent Vishnu's disc. Animal Symbol: Male Deer or Hare
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Nature: Rakshasa (demon)
Presiding deity: Indra - King of the Gods.
Favorable: Most successful of their family; keeps friends and builds a good support network; generous; self-reliant; eventually wealthy; takes charge of the family; passionate response to love; reputable; receives fame and honors; takes control; gets things done when they want to; virtuous; satisfied; talented at music; capacity for inventive design; creative genius; interested in the occult; can accomplish anything they set their minds to; want to make a difference.
Unfavorable: Angry; has family problems; too intense for others; self-important; egotism; hides their feelings and intentions; peaceful demeanor covers impatience and immorality; conniving; control freak; makes other dependent on them to gain control; possessive; dramatizes illness and troubles to gain sympathy; has many illnesses; many job changes; early troubles in life; tormented; hypocritical and secretive behavior.
Uttarashada (26°40' Sagittarius to 10°00' Capricorn)
General Characteristics: a quest for the spiritual unknown, total involvement in any task and penetrate deeply into some aspect of knowledge. Obedient, learned in the rules of virtue, grateful, many friends, return favors, liked.
Translation: Later victory.
Symbol: Elephant's tusk; the planks of a bed - a bed. Animal Symbol: Male Mongoose
Ruling Planet: Sun
Nature: Manushya (human)
Presiding deity: Vishvadevas the sons of the god Dharma.
Favorable: Virtuous; intelligent; fun-loving; leadership qualities - good politicians; well-liked; devoted to friends - can relate to others; grateful; idealistic with high goals; kind; modest; has some knowledge that sets them apart; interested in learning and advocating topics that concern them; enjoys reading to gain knowledge; benefits through travels; tolerant; wants fair play and justice; sympathetic ear; devoted to companions; good manners; leadership skills; appreciative of others.
Unfavorable: Multiple marriages or marriage like relationships; overly anxious; takes on too many people's problems and gets stressed out; obstinate; self centered; self indulgent; too long in a destructive relationship; changes residence many times; early adversity in life; constantly active; apathetic; fails to complete what they start.
Shatabhisha (6°40' to 20°00' Aquarius)
General Characteristics: harsh in their speech but truthful, suffer grief but conquer enemies, thoughtlessly engage in works, independent ways.
Translation: The hundred healers.
Symbol: An ox cart, a circle or round charm.
Animal Symbol: Female Horse
Ruling Planet: Rahu
Nature: Rakshasa (demon)
Presiding deity: Varuna - the god of rain and cosmic waters.
Favorable: Truthful; sharp minds; perceptive; emotionally controlled; interested in getting to the bottom of things; prosperous; economical; clever; able to defend themselves; enterprising; interested in astrology and other mysterious subjects; likes to solve puzzles; provides good service; finds happiness within themselves; strong principles; charitable; writing skills; good memory; daring; bold; artistic nature; defeats enemies.
Unfavorable: Lonesomeness; melancholic; lacks self confidence; restricted; life is duty; quiet yet will blurt things out in an unrefined manner; con artist; unstable; argumentative; uncommunicative; hides their true intentions; miser; dependent on others to meet their needs; problems in relationships; feels intensely restrained or mentally anguished; problematic relationships with children and siblings; secretive - keep weaknesses to themselves; lack self confidence; stubborn.
Revati (16°40' to 30°00' Pisces)
General Characteristics: Perfect limbs, genial manners, deep learning, riches, no desire to covet the property of others.
Translation: The wealthy
Symbol: A drum.
Animal Symbol: Female elephant
Ruling Planet: Ketu
Nature: Deva (god like)
Presiding deity: Pushan - the nurturer protector of flocks and herds is invoked for safe travel.
Favorable: Creative thinker; independent; lucky; liked; supportive and gets supported; gifted in the arts; nurturer; promoted quickly; brave; skilled in pleasing; sociable; good counselor; proud; stately presence; sparkling personality; loves/protects animals and pets; longevity; well groomed; good hygiene; might be born into a wealthy family; interested in ancient cultures; selflessness; compassionate; caring.
Unfavorable: Spiteful especially when hurt or jealous; overindulgent; takes on too many problems from other people which may affect their health; amoral attitudes; doubt ridden; low fertility; gives too much and resentful when not returned; feels inadequate; lack of self-esteem; overly sensitive; stubborn; volatile; codependent; easily disillusioned; lack self confidence; victims; feel unloved; insecure.
Ashwini (0°00' - 13°30' Aries)
General Characteristics: Good looking appearance; gentle personable manners; intelligent; skilled in work
Translation: Possessing horses, the horsewoman
Symbol: A horse's head
Animal Symbol: A male horse
Ruling Planet: Ketu
Nature: Deva (god-like)
Presiding deity - Ashvini Kumaras, the golden armored horse headed twins of ancient Vedic lore who performed many miracles as physicians of the celestial gods.
Favorable: Competent worker who performs above average on the job; intelligent; self sufficient; natural healer; helps others; moderate habits; dresses well; good finances; attractive; powerful; intuitive; idealistic; spiritually inclined; adventurous; independent; strong; powerful; charming; playful nature; nurturer; traveler; loves family.
Unfavorable: Hastiness in action compromises efficiency; impulsiveness; desire to pursue new experiences in life causes a weakness in finishing things; aggressive; stubborn; wants to do things their own way; disappointed when things do not go as planned; dissatisfied; arrogant; lack of mental quietude; over passionate.
