Impact of Mysterious Rahu

There are so many beliefs about the impact of Rahu in the horoscopes and different schools of thought about the same, in the similar state, ranging from Rahu's results as that of Saturn, as its dispositor, beneficial in the angular and trinal houses, etc., that it does not allow one to come out of the mystery easily. We can approach the multi-dimensional effects of Rahu in a systematic manner to clearly delineate its results. Benefic Results During Rahu's Sub-Periods
Rahu gives good results only if it is placed in the good houses i.e. other than the dusthana houses (sixth, eighth and twelfth houses), is not closely conjunct with any planet or mid point of the house or closely aspecting any other planet and its dispositor is strong. In Systems' Approach, degree rising in the ascendant is taken as the degree indicating midpoint of each house. Rahu's location within 5 degree of the ascending degree in any of the houses is taken as close conjunction with the mid-point and it afflicts the houses of placement and aspects. Well placed Rahu in good houses, without causing affliction, and with strong dispositor, shows good results towards materialistic pursuits in its subperiods. When placed in the ascendant, it activates the person and makes him dynamic and desirous of earning more and more without bothering about the ethical code of the society he is living in. In the second house, it makes the native a politician trying to acquire status in whatever field he is placed in. In the third house, it increases initiative and courage and indicates materialistic prosperity to younger brothers.

In the fourth house, it impels one to acquire new assets, vehicles and use of even unfair means for advancement of education and professional matters. In the fifth house, it indicates gains from speculations and good intuitive faculty. In the seventh house, it indicates celebration of marriage, happiness in marriage, relations out of marital bond and visiting foreign places. In the ninth house, it indicates involvement in religious functions and desire for moksha without the corresponding sincere efforts. In the tenth house, it makes a person diplomatic, a good public relations man, a go-getter capable of achieving his ends through the use of vices. In the eleventh house, it gives unearned gains through corrupt/manipulative tendencies. The close conjunction/aspect of Rahu to a functionally benefic, well-placed and strong planet highly activates the significations of the planet in question and gives rise to short lived phenomenal results. Affliction of Planets

When Rahu forms close conjunction/aspect with natal planets, it causes affliction and destroys the significations of these planets. The harm is less when the afflicted planets are strong and more when they are weak. When the planets are weak, badly placed and closely afflicted by Rahu, it is indicative of tragic happenings. When the conjunction/ aspect is within a longitudinal difference of one degree, the problems surface in the first sub-period of Rahu or the planet afflicted by Rahu. When this affliction is within five degrees on either side, the effect is felt at a young age during the sub-period of the afflicted planet or of Rahu. When the conjunction is wide, the impact is felt only in old age. When Rahu afflicts the Sun, it indicates problems to father, son, husband, heart, blood pressure and character. Rahu's affliction to Venus indicates problems to wife, marital relations, kidney, partnerships and educational pursuits. Rahu's affliction of the Moon is indicative of a sick and troubled mind, malfunctioning of heart, problems to mother and wife and property disputes. One has to go to far off places and suffer from home-sickness. Rahu's affliction of Mars causes wealth, inflames one's dynamism and courage, diseases of impurity of blood and trouble to younger brothers. Rahu's affliction of Mercury causes skin disease, nervous problems, paralysis, lunacy, intestinal malfunctioning, constipation and confusion. Rahu's affliction of Jupiter causes malfunctioning of pancreas and liver, reduces hearing power, makes one selfish and immoral, gives problems to sons, husband, and father and gives a bad reputation. Rahu's affliction of Saturn is indicative of labor problem, bad reputation, rheumatism, spondylitis, excess cough and breathing problems. The physical ailments are more pronounced if the lord of the ascendant is weak, badly placed and afflicted. Results of Rahu When Not Afflicting in Dusthanas Rahu when placed in the sixth house during its sub-period indicates undiagnosed diseases, intestinal problems, losses through theft and fire, problems in job/profession and inharmonious relations with other family members. When placed in the eighth house, during its sub periods, it causes deaths in the family, losses, disintegration of families and obstructions to good living. Rahu in the twelfth house makes one vulnerable to addiction and gambling, gives threat of imprisonment, losses and expenses, problem of hypertension, thoroughly troubled domestic peace when near the most effective point. It causes health problems, losses through cheating, tendency for excessive indulgence in materialism, mental unrest and problem to parents. AFFLICTING RAHU AT MOST EFFECTIVE POINTS OF VARIOUS HOUSES When Rahu afflicts closely the mid-point of a house which contains a mooltrikona sign and the dispositor is weak, impact in various houses is as under : First House:

Physical retardation and acute health problems, problems in marital life, problems to male children and father. Second House: Disintegration of family, divorce, loss of status, wealth and reputation, intestinal problems and problems to father. Third House: Sinful deeds, lying, disturbed marital life, retarded physical growth, problems to father and earnings through foul means. Fourth House: Destroys domestic peace and professional growth, causes accidents and inauspicious happenings, wasteful expenses and losses. Fifth House: Loss of semen, lack of progeny, health problems to father, elder brother and self. Earnings through undesirable means. Sixth House: Chronic illness, stomach ulcer, acidity, losses through thefts and fire, threat of imprisonment, disputes and disturbed family life. Seventh House: Extra marital relationships, ill health to self and spouse, venereal diseases, skin diseases, problems to brothers and resorting to corrupt practices and gambling. Eighth House: Accidents, involvement in scandals, family disputes, separation, piles, eye troubles and loss of domestic peace. Ninth House: Problems to self, father, children and younger brothers. Makes one totally immoral. One resorts to vices and gambling. Tenth House: Causes termination due to use of corrupt practices, destroys assets, problems of blood pressure and makes the native a liar. Eleventh House: Income through corrupt practices, spoils health of spouse and troubled marital relations. Native uses unfair means and operates in a deceptive way. Twelfth House: Makes one an addict and gambler, threat of imprisonment, losses and expenses, problem of hypertension, thoroughly troubled domestic peace. Transit influence of Rahu is more or less indicative of troubles and tensions. Transit relationship through close aspect/conjunction with weak planet is felt when the longitudinal difference is five degrees and with the grave situation at the time of exact aspect/conjunction. The tension/trouble starts when the relationship is formed and ends when it separates from the close conjunction/aspect. In the case of strong and well placed natal/transit planets, the longitudinal distance of conjunction/aspect is of only one degree. The impact is felt with respect to the following : 1 . The significations of the houses where mooltrikona signs of the troubled planets are placed. 2. The general significations of the afflicted planet.

3. The general significations of the house where the afflicted planet is placed. 4. The general significations of the house of conjunction and the houses aspected if the conjunction is with the most effective point of a house. The impact is greater when Rahu causing transit conjunction is placed in dusthanas and when the planets/houses involved are weak both in natal and transit charts. Rahu's close involvement with Venus gives an urge for carnal pleasures in the early stages of life and enjoyments through smoking and drinking, intoxication through other means, etc. Rahu's close involvement with the most effective points of the seventh, third, fifth and eighth houses takes one to premarital carnal pleasures and love affairs only for physical gratification. Rahu's close affliction to both Mercury and the weak Moon in the eighth or twelfth houses makes one a drug addict. I am sure readers will derive benefits from this in delineating the postures of Rahu in a particular nativity more clearly. RAHU & SPECULATION Gains are ruled by the eleventh house. Gains through investments are ruled by the fifth house. For these two aspects there are no alternate houses and if there is no mooltrikona sign then the houses are studied for other influences on these houses through occupation and aspects. Speculation is ruled by Rahu. Its intensity may be increasing with increasing of the influence of Rahu in a particular chart. The simultaneous impact of Mercury may inovlve the person in speculation of stocks and shares. The simultaneous impact of Mars may involve the person in speculation in properties. Rahu rules greed, speculation, gambling, impersonification, misrepresentation, selfishness, cheating, manufacuring of spurious articles, copying and manipulations. The gains obtained employing the means signified are short lived and bring losses ultimately giving lot of pain to the person. The intense influence of Rahu can be wide pervading due to close conjunction/aspect and can be through the second, third, fourth, fifth, tenth and eleventh houses besides the ascendant. If the fourth, second, third, fifth and tenth houses are strong then the gains obtained by the person may be comparatively for longer duration but are ultimately lost.

RAHU TRANSITTING ITS OWN NATAL POSITION When transit Rahu transits its own natal position or the natal Ketu position it generally causes difficulties and obstructions. The difficulties and obstructions can be grave if: (i) its location is near MEP (ii) its movement is stationary. (iii) dispositor is weak (iv) if the placement is in the malefic house(s)
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Saturn
Saturn through the houses. With so much activity on the economy and Job loss, the system as we know it being destroyed so to speak and will affect everyone, but how we react to this new beginning will show in our individual chart. Saturn being the lawmaker and Lord of karma we will face our inner fears, all our insecurities and anxieties, fear of our own inabilities, failures, and success. With success comes responsibility. We all want success but do we really want the responsibility that goes with it? How would we hold on the pass habits and that comfortable feeling that we are so use to. All the habit patterns of the past now come forth to be dealt with and finally let go. We must face the music and embrace a new beginning, which scares the heck out us, for the fear of the unknown. A place we have not yet ventured into before. Those with strong Aquarius and Uranus, the rebels of the zodiac will see this as a challenge of a lifetime for they do not care of the status quo. As Saturn rebuilds our egos, regardless of which area of life he is in we will walk away better individuals with a few scares left behind. The battles scares will be a reminder of a bitter lesson well earned. The more we let go of our ego the easier this lesson will be. However, like most creatures of habits we choose the hard way and fighting, kicking and screaming. The house that Saturn is your will show us the area in our life that we need to start work on. Wherever Saturn is, is where our Karmic lesson begins.

Saturn builds one brick at a time with a solid foundation to last. Saturn's nature is slow and cunning, unlike other planets that march right in and wham. Saturn is more discreet in his arrival, but his energy is very potent. The majority of individuals will feel Saturn with their first Saturn return, usually in their early 30's depending on the motion of the planet. This is the time in our life when we have some bases to build on. We have to have some structure in order to rebuild. As Saturn is rebuilding us and the world so to speak, We have the choice to make, either fight this change and make it harder on us or go with it , let go and let God. Saturn always leaves us in a much better place then when he found us. We will learn that growth may be very painful but worth it in the end as things beginning to settle down for us and the world as a whole. This change will not happen over night, as we did not build our own selfish ego overnight. Saturn's influence will bring stability, conservatism, ambition, discipline and careful planning. How we accept this influence will be up to us, for we have the free will in play as with all planets. We all know that Saturn is in Libra now, and those of us who have this placement at birth will be going through a Saturn return, in the coming years as Saturn, progresses further in this sign. Some for the first time and others the second return. Saturn is exalted in this sign of Libra, which can emphasize the positive qualities of Libra. With Saturn soon to enter into this sign of Libra, we will be reinventing our ability to relate to others. The scales of justice will balance our insecurities of our self we as we are faced with the image we reflect to others in our relationships. We want approval from others, due to our own inabilities to approve of our self. We have the beauty and grace of Libra but we also inherit the indecisiveness of this sign. Making a stand for our beliefs will be difficult for we can see both side of the realm, when we do make a stand no one will talk us out of it. Our insecurities will come to face us along with our fears of being inadequate. Saturn will build on our own relationship with our higher self. Virgo is the last of the personal signs and Libra is the first sign of our journey back to the higher self. Here is the midpoint between the personality and the soul. Let the battle begin for the soul must out weight the personality. There is a constant battle between feelings and emotions as their feelings are shifted through their mind. Saturn will be a challenge, in this sign of Libra for it is an air sign Saturn will discipline the relationships it will restrict and even delay, but not deny. Saturn's task will be to teach us to cooperate with others and not be

completive in nature that comes so easily with Libra. Libra's crave companionship, for they hate to be alone. Saturn though the houses, First house Being on the first house will be important for this shows how we will look at the word and how we react in the personality form. Most of us will want to withdraw from society, depression will be in play with this placement, in turn will feed us the negative outlook in life. Our insecurities from childhood will be in the play here, misplaced guilt and anxieties can create a false outlook on life. People around you are very dominating forcing us to deal with them along with our fear of failure and success for they feel they do not deserve it. Anxieties and trauma from both physical and spiritual will be forced to deal with. Being 1rst house and angular will give this energy more strength in his influence. With this placement, the hard work and determination will be helpful, for Saturn is rebuilding the personality, to withstand the storm coming. By confronting the demons and fears of our past gives us strength for the future, and replaces anxieties and traumas with determination and open to the truth and out of the past that we live in so comfortably. Just a tidbit of info here. Those who have Saturn in the first house close to the ascendant, in their natal chart shows the birth was hard for the mother for the soul was reluctant to enter at this time. This can be used to rectify a chart. Saturn in the second house here is the house of finances and the lesson of learning the true value in life. Saturn is saying there is more to life then material possessions. Here we will need to re-evaluate our need to operate in the outer world and the way we live in it. This all so will be rebuilt one brick at a time last for a lifetime, but not in a material value, in a spiritual mater. The more we give our self the more we receive. The more we can help others with our wealth and ask nothing in return the more we receive. If we can flow with his energy, and stay out of the past habit that we are so comfortable in, then Saturn can guide us into the new life pattern. Saturn is the teacher of the universe if we have the willingness to learn the easier this lesson will be. The financial structure for those with this placement can give opportunity for real estate, and a disaster for others. Others may have the breaks of Saturn when it comes to investing and invest very cautiously. When we choose love of material matters, we will always lose. When we have love of the universal kind, we will be successful.

The more we fight this change the harder it will be on us. The change is happening and we cannot stop it nor should we, but accept the change and learn from our past mistakes and move on. Saturn in the 3rd house Here we have the mental energy and the way we communicate to siblings May feel loneliness or separation from relatives. May find themselves responsible for siblings, Interruption from education, or may have the opportunity to return to their education. Early environment and how we reacted in early years as we replay the painful lessons that have held us hostage all this time. The mind can be very fragile and our attitude will be important in this placement. Depression and mental instability will be a key factor here. Can stabilize the mind power and give more mental energy to seek and absorb knowledge. With Saturn in the third house of the mind, others will see us, as the way we communicate, may be a person of few words, but they will be powerful. Some may see you as being cold or reserve in your manor of communicating. Saturn in the 4th Saturn will operate in a later part of life when we have established the indicators of the 4th house. We have to have an ego to rebuild and the dark side of our ego and home will show in this placement. Here is the ability to nurture others or the lack of, and with Saturn, being the restrictive planets and a planet of Karma, our lesson beings here. Can gain through real estate or lose, again the attitude of this Karmic condition will play a big role here, the more we give the more we receive. Saturn only breaks up what has stopped us from growing in a spiritual manor. Saturn does not deny only delay; we are the ones responsible for denial, by actions. Here we will face our own insecurities and inabilities to mother others. Will come across cold and uncaring for this placement forces us to see the inner depths of our ego, the side we hide so deeply from others. The same side we must face unwillingly. Here is the house of the mother, home, and Saturn will add more responsibility with this placement. We can find ourselves resenting this added chore. With Saturn, being in the 4th house being angular this energy will be very powerful. So be careful what you ask for. Saturn in the fifth house With Saturn in the 5th house all, the fun is gone. We become conservative and the party lifestyle has been deleted. Saturn restricts so we can rebuild our self-

expression, our creative nature, our love affairs or lack of will show in this house. All the spontaneous actions have been delayed. Anything that we can create including children will be ruled by this house. With Saturn responsibility of children or lack of, will often denied. Here is the lesson of Saturn in the 5th house, learning to love and show affection to others. Putting others needs before yours. In addition, being willing to handle the guilt from past mistakes. Dealing with the insecurities of our self as we reflect our artwork, writing, or seeking sex as a way of self-expression. This is where the Karmic lesson of breaking the past habit of selfishness and treating others coldly. Children and or lovers. Using them for your own gain and giving nothing in return. Saturn will rebuild this fault in our egos and strengthen our ability to give of ourselves. The quicker we learn our lesson the faster Saturn no longer denies us. When we can express our self in a loving format, and know that others feelings do count the quicker we can move on. Saturn in the 6th house. Saturn in this house we have to earn our way in this world. Workaholic our work habits will be much disciplined and probably work harder then we should for we have the insecure feeling of never doing enough so we over compensate and over do. We can get to the point of living to work instead of working to live. This will play on our health as we learn to balance the work ethics and health. Saturn's discipline will restrict our health to get our attention. Our attitudes towards work and others will play a big role here, as we expect others to have the same work ethic as we do. We can really get too demanding of others and expect them to do their share, when they do not it play's on our nerves and our health will pay the price in the form of restriction of flow to the heart. Saturn in the 7th house For a relationship to be a success, it takes a combination of the 5th house (selfexpression) and the 7th house of relationships. You have to be able to express feelings of love before your can give love. With Saturn in this house, the lesson is relationships, and changing partners will not solve the problem. Here we must have a self to give, and learn to cooperate in the relationship not compete. The responsibility for your partner may be heavier then usual, and feel restricted in the relationship. A feeling that your partner is not giving enough in the relationship gives you the feeling that all the responsibility is on you, when in fact it just might be. This placement is the Karmic result of not being a loving partner and now we

must learn this hard lesson of loving. This being the turning point of our journey out of the personal path and onward to the spiritual path. In the true test of loving, we will find our way back to the universal oneness and universal love. What greater partner and love then having a true love on a spiritual nature. This house is also an angular house giving this energy a boost. Saturn in the 8th house This is the typical house of death for many astrologers, but so much more. This is also the house of rebirth, after a death, we have a rebirth. There are so many form of death, Death of the ego, a bad habit, relationships, communication, home, and of course the physical body. The 5th house shows our self-expression towards sex and the 8th house shows our attitude towards sex. With Saturn, here we must learn the sexual nature needs to be regenerated and slowed down along with the ego and pride. Here we have the responsibility of our actions and Saturn being the Lord of Karma aka the Lawmaker we will face our insecurities of death, pride, ego, and sex. When we get past the ego and pride we can see the rainbow of this house, psychic levels, Astro plane, this is the house of psychic senseativativty that we can tap into and find our most inner self if we are willing to look. Saturn in the 9th house This is one of the best houses for Saturn to be in; the 9th house is the house of the higher sub-consciousness. The same thought process that defines us as individuals, and apart from the animal species. This thought process will kick in at a later part of life as the closed and conservative type of mind has developed. This is our perception of reality. What Saturn will do in this house break up the stagnated reality we have been living in whether it being religion or philological views and make way for the seed to be planted with new ideas. This is also the house of long distant travel and Saturn will delay, but not deny. It is also the house of in-laws, best to live at a distance from them. Saturn in the 10th house While the 6th house has ruler ship over our work, the 10th house has more to do with our attitude toward work. Saturn is at home here and the influence of this

planet will give a much disciplined attitude toward our work and co-workers. They way society looks at us as our pride are at center stage here for all to see. The responsibility of home and work will be under a scrutiny. The insecurities of this house can be seen with over work and over responsibility, and the lack of delegating work to others, for they are the most capable person to handle the job. Can get to the point of feeling over Loaded with responsibility. Saturn in the 11th house. Where the 7th house is a one on one relationship this house deals with many different types of people as we are dealing with our friendship, extended family and organized group. Learning to give of your self will be a big challenge for this placement, the test of cooperation and giving in a house that has to deal with so many people in our life's that can see our little quirk about being able to commit to any ones ideas or goals for fear of failure and their insecurities. If Saturn can learn to handle on a one to one basis then they could have a friend or two to hang out with and it will be very beneficial for them and ease the loneliness. With the responsibility of groups and or extended family can be very overwhelming with this placement, as the lawmaker restricts with his cold manor but doesn't deny. Friends may help you achieve your goals once you get past the fear of failure and find your own identity. Saturn in the 12 house. This is the house of the hidden, and with Saturn in this of house anxieties fears and unrecognized guilt will hang over anyone with this placement. This is the house of past sub-conscious attitudes that have been leftover from previous life's. Guilt can be from early childhood, or from uncontrolled emotions. Instead of looking at the problem we hide from reality and must be forced to face the problem at a time in our life when we are not expecting it. We can live a life time of fear from others only to later realize the fear and guilt was our own doing. It will be extremely difficult for us to expose our inner most feeling, leaving you painfully raw and vulnerable having to depend on others. Instead we hide and withdraw from others and isolate our self and try to deal with this placement on our own. The loneliness from this keeps us from living a full life with all the happiness and pleasures life has to offer. Saturn will not allow us to escape for long , when he hits this house reality

sets in and our attitude will be adjusted. This house is the house of imprisonment, hospitals, and institutions. When we can face the reality of our fears, emotions and anxieties we can finally deal with it and move on. learning to embrace our sorrow free from guilt will be the first step in acceptance and inner peace. VEDIC Saturn s most powerful place in the chart is in the 7th House and the Kendra s. He is a particularly beneficial planet for Taurus and Libra Ascendants. Saturn s nature is Vata, or Airy. His gem is Blue Sapphire and all black stones and his metal is Lead. Saturn s direction is west and his day is Saturday. He reaches full maturity at age 36. In Vedic myth Saturn is the son of the Sun, born to his shadow wife, Chaya. Saturn is lame because one of the Sun s first wife Sanjana s children became angered with him and struck him in the foot. Thus Saturn walks with a limp, which accounts why he is the slowest of the Grahas. The graha SANISCHARA (Saturn), also known as Manda, is generally known to affect one adversely on occasions when he occupies certain positions in one s horoscope like Saade Sati (7 1/2 years). He is the Lord of Makaram and Kumbam. He is the slowest moving planet taking 2 1/2 years in each Rasi, completing one cycle every 30 years. A prayer to this Devata, especially on Saturdays, is said to mitigate the hardships one will have to face during these periods. Sanischara bestows all benefits to the devotees who pray sincerely to him. The legend that depict the influence of the worship of SHANI goes as follows, and is narrated whenever a worship or offering is made to the deity.

SUN SIGNS BY GENDER

Oh, what a difference a chromosome can make! We all know that people, regardless of gender, are likely to bear some (or all!) of the most common traits associated with their sun sign. However, in the realm of astrological love and compatibility, we tend to believe that certain sign combinations hold more promise than others. For the most part, this is true. But, did you know that the astrological traits are affected by gender? Astrologically speaking, from attraction and interaction to reaction, men and women are as different as their anatomy.

Now let's take a look at the differences between men and women by sign - when it comes to attracting and interacting in love. Check out each zodiac sign's best and worst sides in love! Aries The Aries Female is an energetic, flirtatious force of nature who wants to be swept off her feet and cherished, but will step on your toes the minute she feels she is being smothered. She is most attracted to good looking, successful lovers who are capable of boosting her not-insignificant self-esteem. If you can't keep up (or lose!) her interest, she will quickly leave you behind in a cloud of dust, having traded you in for a pricier, showier model. If you have won the heart of an Aries woman, be prepared that she can be jealous, competitive, and downright cruel! On the flip side, she is capable of complete loyalty and will demand that you give her the same. The Aries Male is a dynamic go-getter who wants to be overwhelmed by passion and emotion, and cannot stand for things to become complacent or routine. He likes his partners to be powerful and motivated, beautiful, and the sexual equivalent of a tornado. His hair-triggered anger and self-righteous attitude can take some getting used to, but he does cool down as quickly as he heats up. Boredom is the quickest way to make him stray, but that is only if you've proven exciting enough to get a commitment out of him in the first place. Taurus The Taurus Female is as strong of heart as she is of mind. She tends to hide her own vulnerabilities, usually by immersing herself more deeply into nurturing those she loves. She is drawn to partners who are her equal (or better!) on the material plane - ones that offer up some type of guarantee for the future, like a wedding ring. She most likely will appear prim-andproper out in public, but can be quite the wild child behind closed doors. She is as stubborn as she is loving, and finds it easy to get stuck in her ways. The concept of give-and-take sometimes passes her by, and she can be possessive to the point of oppression. The Taurus Male is a mountain of integrity and strength, loyal and loving. He has a habit of seeing things as either black or white, so while he may be discussing, you may be arguing in an attempt to get him to change his views. He expects the same level of loyalty that he gives, and will toss a flirty lover to the curb for flirting with anyone other than him - his piles of erotica don't count as an indiscretion from his viewpoint. Anything he may be lacking in an adventuresome spirit sexually, is made up for by his sexual appetite. Gemini The Gemini Woman is witty, charming, intelligent, and almost always at least ten minutes late. She is more attracted to a high IQ than any physical trait. She enjoys candlelight, but romance can bloom in broad daylight if the conversation is scintillating enough. This is not a woman

adept at expressing her innermost feelings, and is likely to crack a joke until the serious moment passes. She wants security and stability in love, and a lover who is actually going to understand her, or at least treat her warmly when they don't. The Gemini Male is an introverted extravert. Charisma, humor, and intellect may be the image he projects, but no matter how close you get - you can never be quite certain what is on his mind. He wants a partner who shows just enough emotion to validate that he is awesome, but not too much emotion that it will become complicated. He is seriously committed to remaining uncommitted, unless he stumbles across a super-achiever who can keep up with the conversation, reach their own goals without his assistance, and be packed and ready to go on an adventure at the drop of a dime. That, in his mind, is an amore worth considering. Cancer The Cancer Female is an alluring beauty, whose gentleness and caring nature tends to be welcomed in any crowd. She believes that love is the secret to life, and the more dreamy and romantic, the better. Sentimentality is a way of life. She is demure and erotic, and wants a lover who will commit, commit, commit! Her moods swings can be quite the challenge, and she can throw an Oscar-worthy tantrum when she doesn't get her way. When this feminine seductress snares her partner, her attention and affection makes them want to stay. The Cancer Male is a romantic's dream, who plays the part of courtier well. He is honest and devoted, and when his heart melts, his every breath is drawn in to be with the one that he loves. He is very protective and can be equally as possessive, often becoming jealous of time spent with friends, relatives, or even the family dog. He wants a partner who swoons at the sight of him, is part mind-reader, (his lover is supposed to intuitivelyknow why he is sulking) and who will find joy simply in being the center of his world. Leo The Leo Woman tends to be successful, self-assured, and at times more than a little flamboyant but no more so than a queen has a right to be. She is attracted to attractive, adventurous lovers who will share the stage with her - as long as they don't try and steal the spotlight! Her sexual prowess can keep you smiling with her adventuresome spirit, but please don't ask her to get kinky. She will not live with tyranny - even though she is as likely as any man to flawlessly play the role of the tyrant. Leo women know that they deserve the best of everything, and aren't afraid to sample many kinds of varieties when on the prowl for true love. The Leo Male is strong and affectionate, with a magnetic personality filled with fun and good cheer. He tends to be very generous, and successful enough to recover from his sprees without skipping a beat. He is attracted to beauty in all forms of lovers, specifically the ones who are adept at adoring him. In bed, the King of Beasts will live up to the title, but before you're done purring, he's probably raiding the fridge or making a sandwich. This man will give away his heart fully and with great ease, but from time to time he is likely to forget with whom he left it!

Virgo The Virgo Female really is filled with purity and virtue, but also knows how to cut loose and have a good time - when she's not over-analyzing the smallest aspects of life. This lady is always in control - at least of herself. In her world, there is a time, place, and order to everything - and her love and trust must be earned or won. She is most attracted to neat and tidy lovers whose philosophical intellect can challenge her own. She is cautious with her emotions, but when she chooses to release her passion, she removes the virginal misconception with the subtlety of a raging forest fire. This is a supersensitive woman with many facets of character, who constantly strives for perfection in herself, life and love. The Virgo Male is the industrious sort who finds work to be oddly exciting. He's the one who is just as likely to softly grin caressing the finish of his new file cabinet the way others would the curve of a lover's hip. Always searching for ways to improve things, he tends to be attracted to people who need his help or guidance in some way, but they must also be intelligent and competent in their own right. He tends to look at love with the same zest and vigor as any other work to be done. In other words, love is meant to be shaped into perfect harmony (well, almost perfect!). He is selfish and selfless, and can freeze an active volcano or melt the polar ice caps, depending on the day. But with a partner who loves him compassionately, his devotion grows every day. Libra The Libra Female is warm and womanly... artistic and elegant. She can come home from work and whip out an intimate dinner for 20 that rivals any gala. She can find something attractive in every person, place, or thing - and still believes that Prince Charming will come riding into her life on a snow-white steed. Until they show up, any lover who shows interest and has even a liberal understanding of romance is definitely worth consideration, especially if they are packaged into a hot body. A good woman, she tries to anticipate her lover's needs, sometimes forgetting that air and personal space are amongst them. The greatest challenge for the Libra Female is realizing that a clinging vine tends to strangle, but when she's content with herself alone in life, she is the most desirable flower. The Libra Male is the life of the party, the kind of guy you just want to be around. Strong of mind, body, character and success, he tends to have a playboy past and is likely to throw over the latest bubble-headed beauty for a quiet, loyal, sweetheart who may turn a few less heads (but can intellectually hold their ground). For all that he is, and all that he has achieved, he tends to have abandonment issues that can run fairly deep. His deepest desire is to complete himself with the one he loves, and if it takes a hundred tries beforethe y get it right - he'll just keep on trying! Scorpio

The Scorpio Female is an unwinding mystery, sometimes even to herself. She is strong yet soft, kind, compassionate, intuitive, alluring and shy. She can rise to any challenge, claim victory without rubbing it in, and love so deeply that it scares herself. Sexually, there are no boundaries, no limits to the games she'll play (sex is power!) but she's very selective with the few that can experience her feminine wiles. She is attracted to a partner who is intelligent as well as wise, attractive and enigmatic. While the Scorpio female can be quite possessive, she prefers that her freedoms be unrestrained. The person who falls for Ms. Scorpio's embrace will never be the same. Once you know the rules, you understand it is her game.

The Scorpio Male tends to be physically alluring and intellectually frustrating. He always knows the answer before he asks the question, he just wants to see how you'll respond. His sexuality can excite the coldest, stillest waters of any pond, and yet sex is not the mission with the ones with whom he shares his charm. He is attracted to partners who are independent but loyal, intelligent, but not too inquisitive. Even the most committed Scorpio man has a way of making a lover wonder. He is pride and mystery, and if he doesn't choose to drive you mad with silence and intrigue, he is likely to sweep you just far enough off your feet that you'll be holding on for life even after he's long gone. Sagittarius The Sagittarius Female can light up a room, simply by stepping in to it. Charming, witty, outgoing, and hilariously fun, this woman may not be sure in what direction her life is going, but she will make the most of scenery along the way! She is independent and impulsive, and her idea of romance is a week-long adventure - but you can bring champagne and roses if you want to. She is attracted to active, intelligent, and optimistic lovers who thrive as much as she does venturing into the unknown. She can make an insult sound like a compliment, and to her, "apology" is some foreign and undiscovered word. You may not know where the Sagittarius female is going, but fun and chaos will mark where she's been. The Sagittarius Male is charming enough to teach a snake to samba, and equally as intriguing to be around. He is upbeat and ingenious, and some may say even a bit unorthodox, but definitely someone you like to be around. Lovers tend to overwhelm him, (they don't understand that a commitment has a lifespan of about two weeks) but he'll happily thrill you with humor and romance as long as it's still a chase. The person he catches tends to quickly be re-released into the dating wild. The Sagittarius man is like an over-grown boy, who will claim to be invincible, right up until he's put in his grave. Capricorn

The Capricorn Female is an energetic workaholic who is always on the move. This accomplished femme fatale is one of the most kind-hearted, loyal, and caring pessimists that you could ever meet. Her sense of self-worth is what makes her strive tirelessly for success, but it also is what allows her to fall for some pretty superficial romantic situations. While she wants a self-sufficient, warm and caring partner - she often falls prey to false hopes and promises formed by attractive lips. She is a sensitive creature whose feelings can easily be hurt, but has a problem recognizing that her own finesse is often delivered with the gentleness of a 10 pound sledgehammer at full swing. Logic, emotion, and drama rule and fuel her world, but being on her "good side" is a very good place to be, because while she will forgive - she is less likely to let you forget. The Capricorn Male exudes strength and endurance, professionally as well as in the bedroom. He tends to be quite accomplished, and looks for attractive partners who can hold a conversation but pale in comparison with his own intelligence. With an agreeable lover, he can spend less energy controlling and manipulating, which frees his time to shower them with the finer things in life, because they have met his expectations and deserve to be pampered and rewarded. Aquarius The Aquarius Female is a dreamy, analytical, friendly person, who either enchants or scares those she meets. At work or play, there is a calm intensity about her that can endear or overwhelm, but never fails to make an impression. She is most attracted to lovers of a like-mind, those who value honesty, humanity, the world, and all the life forms in it. One of the best listeners out there, Ms. Aquarius often fails to ask for what she wants or needs, because she'll just assume she won't get it. Marriage is security, and she has idealistic views of both. The Aquarius Male has the mind of an inventor and the intellect and vocabulary of the most esteemed professor. All things new and developmental exist to be pondered and explored, his thirst and ability to absorb knowledge and theory is profound. He tends to appear serene and collected, at times eccentric or standoffish, but this is merely the wrapper for a humane and kind soul. He is most attracted to freedom loving partners who have kind hearts and empathetic souls. While life is but a playground for the Aquarius male, his loyalty and devotion to his chosen one hinges on the respect of his ideals and space - without fail. Pisces The Pisces Female is usually a soft-spoken, tender-hearted woman "in love with love" and romance. She has the soul and vision of an artist whose temperament is more prone to tears than tantrums. She has a vital and sensual sense of humor, and her charisma is quite beguiling. Because she believes in romantic love, she often gravitates toward the playboy, often not noticing the stability offered by a less-fairytale type of lover. She believes there is good in all, but often fails to recognize her own inner strength. The female Pisces who is begging to be rescued is the one most likely to be scraping egg off her face.

The Pisces Male has a healthy respect for life, particularly when seen through his humorous eyes. He is the modern-day mystic, sans the tranquility training. He is charming and romantic, beautifully surreal. He can be obsessive and moody one minute - at times pouring out his soul and the next, be extremely still and private. He loves deeply, and emotionally, and can find himself easily attached - but always searching for a new level of intensity. He is most attracted to beautiful people who are strong enough to keep him in line, and smart enough to do so privately with respect and compassion. The Pisces male is notorious for wanting what he can't have and sometimes living in the melancholy memory (or bottle!) of the past he's left behind. http://www.californiapsychics.com/

General influence of Mercury retrograde

*Mercury rules over the mind's processes, studying, communication, businesses, travels and the like. When Mercury reverses its direction, all these areas are affected as well. * *The mind turns naturally inwards and people tend to analyze more the own thoughts and follow the common thinking patterns, rather then be curious and eager of new intellectual experiences or challenges. This helps the meditation or the thorough lonely long-term study of a specific matter, but it affects the study of new subjects, the communication with the others, the attention oriented outwards.* *Businesses, travels and communications tend to experience delays and different problems. Computers and other processes that work with information may experience crashes, unexpected failures.* *Don't enroll to courses, don't buy expensive Mercurian items (books, cars, mobile phones etc.), don't sign important contracts and do not marry.* What is this Mercury retrograde period good for? *It is definitely a very good period for some actions. No time is completely bad for anything, there is a reason in everything happens.* *The key is the reversed direction of movement: take any known Mercurian action, reverse its flow, consider the keywords "re-doing something", "double-checking" , "finish the old projects" and there you are, you've found the good side of Mercury retrograde.*

*For instance, you may want to read again a book you particularly liked, a subject you studied before, meet and discuss with old friends you haven't met for a long time, travel to places you've already been to before.* *This is an excellent time to work on old projects that never got to be finished. So, think about the things you started and never finalized.* *Next, you might wish to prevent any bad things to happen to you: so double-check your agenda, call your business partners to confirm that everything goes as planned, have everything ready before the deadline and leave some extra time for unexpected events. Make copies of your important files and documents, save your work more often.* *The other solution is to go on vacation or at least slow down the pace of your projects. You will find that going slowly during the Mercury retrograde period will spare you many efforts of redoing the same action that wasn't performed right the first time.* * * *Above all, be generous and compassionate: you are already aware about the influence of this period, but the others aren't aware of it or there may be uncontrollable events. That's why you should have more diligence with the others and give them some more time. It'll be your mental health that you'll be sparing actually.* * * * * *Mercury represents non-emotional, rational, objective thought. Mercury is flexible, responsive, and adaptable. Part of its job is to help disburse information, so it rules perception, language, writing, editing, research, speaking and learning. Mercury also rules telecommunications, computing, software, electronic gadgets, shipping, couriers, and transportation, etc. So, it's a pretty important planet to just everyday living.* *So, when Mercury goes retrograde, it scrambles information, causing static, confusion and forgetfulness. The effects are universal and all peoples feel its effect, regardless of their own signs. The signs Gemini and Virgo feel it slightly more because Mercury is their ruling planet and because they're such picky perfectionists and they really do expect their lives to go like clockwork.*

*Mercury Rx periods is the revealing of things hidden [past crimes are revealed or criminals located who were hiding during these times, clues are found or researched that had been previously overlooked in the past]. Also, investigations can be horribly botched during those times too. Probably it's almost instinctual when detectives review and reveal during these times.* *Quote by Steven Forrest: "Mercury retrograde isn't bad; it just takes some planning to cooperate with the energies. It's meant to be spent assimilating experiences, reviewing the past, and redoing, in general. As a matter of fact, if you really want to get the most out of Mercury retrograde, confine your activities as much as possible to those that have "re" attached to the beginning of the word. Reschedule appointments, repair vehicles, return to the past, rewrite documents and agreements, and so forth."* *Mercury RX is a great time for writers to go back to their work and edit. You can find more mistakes during that time, and you might also come up with ideas to spice up your writing, make it stronger. It's also a good period to clean out files, closets, return to unfinished projects and reviewing them, spend more time mentally re-viewing things that have happened in the past, get in touch with old friends, and schedule class reunions.* *Some "don'ts" to get you through this period: don't start any new task or project (jobs began under a Mercury Rx period, even during a shadow period before or after, have always ended either being renegotiated usually not to our benefit or dropped altogether), don't plan any extended air flights or other lengthy trips, don't start any new medical procedures; if the appointment is for diagnostics or researching, by all means run with it and prefer to wait until after the Rx period to make major decisions.* *Sometimes, however, the only thing that can be changed or have power over an unresolved issue is to change the way to deal with it: acceptance, tolerance, avoidance, or forgiveness are the only constructive outlets.*

Saturn Determines the Course of Destiny

by N N Saha SATURN is considered as the most evil but strong planet out of nine planets. Saturn is barren, name, building, cold, dry, defensive, hard, honest, sincere, masculine, earthy, melancholic, nervous and secretive planet. Saturn causes delay. It can even deny the best things of life. It also disappoints. Disharmony, dispute, difficulty, despondency, defection and differences are the outcome of an evil Saturn. Responsibilities, accuracy, precision, perfectness, and definiteness are dignified saturnine qualities. Plodding, perseverance, patiently working,

prudence, economy, saving, endurance, industry, thrift, savings, power to keep secrets, stability, self-control, sense of duty, etc. are attributed to a beneficial Saturn. Saturn is the principle of contraction. It moves things towards stability. It gives the power to save and accumulate wealth. It assists one to acquire landed properties. Saturn gives perfection, precision, sophistication and refinement in every field of activity if posited in angular or trine houses. It rules the solid foundation of things, real estate, permanent buildings and fixed assets. It gives firmness of conviction, prudence, patience, dependability, capacity for hard work and fidelity when dignified. It is the planet of constitutional law. Saturn's influence is heavy, restrictive and lasting. Saturn governs the dried regions of the body i.e. teeth, bones, knees, spinal cord, nerves, spleen and sense of hearing. It gives chronic diseases like neurotic ailment, nervous disorders, spleen disorders, dental troubles, etc. when afflicted. Saturn governs the two signs of the Zodiac i.e. Capricorn and Aquarius, the 10th and 11th houses of the natural Zodiac. He is exalted in Libra, debilitated in Aries and detrimented in Cancer and Leo. Saturn rules elders, debts and repayment, wills and estates, jails, prisons, exile, paper, shoes, stone, legal matters, traditions, the sense of duty, printing, fertilizers, servants, time, limitations, justice, just rewards, old age, old things and the past. Saturn is the Karaka (significator) of the 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th houses. Stupidity, dullness, want of originality, dearth of ideas, laziness and idly wasting time are the outcome of ill posited Saturn. Saturn denotes all matters kept hidden or secret, excavation of tunnels, underground trenches and burial ground. Saturn aspects the 3rd, 7th and 10th houses from its position. His favourite stone is blue sapphire and his metal is steel. During transit, Saturn stays in one sign for 2 and half years. 1. Saturn determines the course of destiny in one's life. A strong Saturn is absolutely essential in a horoscope to accomplish anything worthwhile, which is why it has been rightly called the planet of destiny, because it appears to be the common denominator in the charts of those who have made their mark in the world. A horoscope with a weak Saturn denotes a weak and colourless person who can't do anything either for himself or for the country. A detrimented Saturn in a trik house causes permanent physical disability and gives the native too many troubles and hardship in his path of progress. He then fails to rise in life and leads a vegetable existence, which has got no meaning at all. A combust Saturn in an evil house along with Mars causes violent accidental death. Astama Sani i.e. Saturn in the 8th along with Mars or any aspect of Mars to Saturn in the 8th also causes violent accidental death like the case of Netaji Subhas Ch. Bose and Martin Luther King. A retrograde Saturn in the 5th or 9th makes one a strong personality or a creative genius. A combust Saturn along with Ketu in the 10th makes one a great political leader.

Capricorn is Saturn's home sign where he expresses his best qualities most naturally. Libra is his sign of exaltation and Aries is his sign of fall. Saturn's natural reserve, caution, patience and aptitude for careful planning are at its best in Libra but these same qualities clash with Aries' fire and combativeness. Saturn shows its evil nature most effectively when posited in its detrimented sign Cancer. Saturn is a strong karmic planet. Saturn actually determines the course of destiny in one's career if posited in a strong angular or a strong trine house and the native then rises very high in life despite hardships, troubles and delay. Saturn brings fortunes late in life. Saturn burns away one's past sins by putting him in trouble and distressed. The most remarkable event happens when the conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter is posited in the karmic destiny signs like the 5th or 9th. The 5th house indicates past karmic effects in this life and that is why it is called 'Purva Punya Sthana'. The 9th house shows the future karmic results. The 5th house stands for creative talent and creative self-expression. The 9th house stands for higher intelligence, higher knowledge and higher inner mind. So Saturn expresses its best qualities if conjoins with Jupiter either in the 5th or in the 9th house and the native gets their best benefits. He then rises to the top just like Rabindra Nath Tagore (Jupiter in the 5th); Boris Pasternak (Saturn in the 9th); Edgar Allen Poe (Ketu and Saturn in the 5th); Virginia Wolfe (Saturn and Jupiter in the 5th); John Milton (Jupiter in the 5th); Mark Twain (retrograde Jupiter in the 9th); Satyajit Ray (retrograde Jupiter and retrograde Saturn in the 9th); Lord Byron (Saturn in the 9th) and so on... 2. Saturn creates fortunate and unfortunate moments in life Grant Lewi in his book 'Astrology for the Millions' has found out one most important theory by which you can your best period in life. According to him, Saturn is the planet of fate and destiny. By making research on its transit movements, he came to the conclusion that transit Saturn when travels from 7th to the 10th house (strongest point in the chart) big political leaders assume their maximum powers and earn name and fame during that time. They recede from name and fame when transit Saturn travels from the 1st to the 4th house (weak points in a chart). By the time when transit Saturn comes in the 4th they all fade away completely or death makes their end. Grant Lewi has applied this theory in the lives of strong men of destiny like Adolf Hitler, Napoleon Bonaparte-1, Kaiser Wilhelm, Benito Mussolini and Marshall Stalin. He found that most of them fade away as soon as transit Saturn entered the 3rd house and when Saturn entered the 4th house, they became practically ruined. Jyoti Basu, Chief Minister of West Bengal was born on 8.7.1914 at 10.50 a.m. His Lagna is Virgo. In 1976 when general election was held, Saturn was placed in his 11th house. This position of Saturn helped him to win over the election and to become a leader of the left front and to form his ministry. Netaji Subhash Ch. Bose was born on 23.1.1897 at 12 noon. His lagna is Aries. He became the President of Indian National Congress in 1938 when Saturn was placed in his 12th house. He

did not like Gandhiji's non-violent movement. He believed that Swaraj could not be had by nonviolent means. He said: 'Give me blood and I will give you freedom'. Thus he escaped from India and went to Germany in disguise in 1940. He formed his new party INA with Japanese aid in 1943 and launched his fight with the British Army. But he died in a plane crash on 18-8-1945 when Saturn was in his 3rd house. Dr Rajendra Prasad was born on 3-12-1884 at 10.44 a.m. His lagna is Capricorn. He became the first President of India in 1950 when Saturn was transiting in his 10th house. And continued this post up to 1962 when Saturn moved to the first house. Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, Chief Minister of West Bengal was born on 1.7.1982 at 11.30 a.m. In 1952 he became the Chief Minister of West Bengal when Saturn was transiting in the 8th house. In 1957 he was again re-elected as Chief Minister when Saturn entered his 10th house. This period was his best time during which he did many important changes in West Bengal like (1) Durgapur Steel Plant was established; (2) Kalyani was developed as a model town; (3) Digha was opened as a tourist centre; and (4) Calcutta State Transport Corpn was established and (5) Haringhta Milk Dairy Farm was opened and most of other important works done. But he died of cancer on 1.7.1962 when Saturn entered the first house. From the above, you will find that transit Saturn when travels from the 7th to the 10th house, the native gets the best fortunate results in his life, but starts fading away when transit Saturn enters his 4th house. But this theory is very effective in the case of political leaders only. In other cases this theory is not so effective. 3. Saturn is the creator of all sorts of historical events Saturn gets detrimented in Cancer. Its ruler the Moon is a strong enemy of Saturn. When transit Saturn enters into Cancer and stays there for 2 and half years and when conjoins with Mars there, world's most important historic events usually happen during that time. When Saturn was in Cancer during August 1621 to 1623 conjoining with Mars about July 1622, Emperor Jehangir was then ruling India and lots of wars and mass killings happened during that time. In England, it conjoined with the accession of King James-I. In France, Cardinal Richlew was then the most powerful personality. When Saturn entered Cancer again in July 1651 conjoined with Mars in August 1652 and entered Leo in Aug. 1653, we found Emperor Aurangzeb forcibly occupied the throne of India by throwing his father Emperor Shahjehan into jail. In England, Cromwell abolished Parliament and England was ruled by military dictatorship. In France, autocracy triumphed. Saturn again entered Cancer on 19.6.1887 and stayed there till 4.8.1889. Mars conjoined with Saturn in Cancer 21.8.1887. During this period, many important historical events took

place. India was then under the British Rule. Dadabhai Naoroji became the President of the Indian National Congress which was established in 1885. Surendra Nath Banerjee joined congress and established 'Indian Association'. Gopal Krishna Gokhale formed 'Servants of India Society'. General Lord Dufferin was then the Viceroy of India (1884 and 1888). Bal Gangadhar Tilak declared 'Swaraj is my birth-right and I will have it'. In Germany, Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm-II died at the age of 91 and his son Fredrick-III became the new Emperor. Russia was then under the emperor Czar Alexander-III. President Cleveland of the U.S. extended the Monroe Plan and mediated the conflict between England and Venezuela. Saturn entered Cancer on 6.8.1916 and stayed there till 16.9.1918. Mars conjoined with Saturn in Cancer on 2.9.1917. During this period, the First World War was started and took away millions of lives and it destroyed many properties. In India, terrorists started activities under the leadership of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak. In 1916, Lala Lajpat Rai established 'India Home Rule League' in the United States. Bagha Jatin tried to free India by an armed fight with the British soldiers but failed. Mrs. Annie Besant became the President of Indian National Congress. Viceroy Chelmsford introduced Govt. of India Act and Rowlett Act. There was mass firing at Jaliyanwalla Baag on 13.4.1919. The Mahatma Gandhi started his 'Quit India' movement. President Wilson of the U.S. established the League of Nations in 1917. The Great Russian Revolution also took place in 1917. In May 1946 Saturn entered Cancer on 10.6.46 and stayed there till Jan. 1948. Mars conjoined with Saturn in Cancer on 22.9.47. During this time three most important historical events occurred in India, viz., India became independent, Pakistan was created and Mahatma Gandhi died of bullet injury on 30.1.48. In July 1975, Saturn again entered Cancer, stayed there till 26.8.77. In 1976, Smt. Indira Gandhi, the 3rd Prime Minister of India lost her position and power by wrongly declaring the General election. India then came under the Janata Rule. Morarji Desai became the 4th Prime Minister of India. So transit Saturn when comes in Cancer and conjoins with Mars, most important historical events usually happen.

Impact of Mars
by Dr.Shanker Adawal A planet changes its character, depending upon the Sign and the house it occupies, the lordship of that Sign and also the vibrations it receives from the other planets, posited in other Sign. Here, let us study the behavior of

Mars. Significations of Mars Agriculture, accidents, brothers, blood, carbuncle, commander-in chief, cracks-in-flesh, courage, debts, fire, goldsmith, hemorrhage, injuries, instant death, sensuality, lacks morale, land, house, liberality, love, madness, passion, rage and strength. Lord Subramanya, vanity, wounds, bold speech, success in efforts, keen interest, bilious an windy complaints, mean life, criminal law, astrology, practice of mantras, atomic energy. Electrical, chemical and mechanical engineering, mining, military, electricity, petrol., ammunition, weapons, lime kilns, brick works, base metals, cruelty, hatred, odium, kitchen, gold, relatives, thieves, falsehood, butchery, red wine, enemy, quadruped, foreign travel, automobiles, machinery, youth, pungent taste, assembly-hall, flesh-eating, summer season, Lord Brahma, Sama Veda, iron, tending wild animals, independence, assertive nature, persistence, restlessness, coral, laboratories, skill in archery, southern direction, calumny, gossip, bakeries, drying of blood, head of a village, leanness. The various effects produced by Mars, posited in different houses are as follows: Mars in the ascendant Wound marks on the body or marks left behind by boils, itches and the like, stealing habit, medium size, cruel hearted, excess of anger, extraordinary, valor, suffers from a peculiar disease, association with lowclass people. If exalted, or in its own house Enjoys excellent health, well-built body, reputation, favors from highly-placed people, long life, financial prosperity, learned. If in enemy or malefic house Poor longevity, few children, uglylooking face. If conjunct or aspected by malefic(s) or occupying a malefic house Eye disease.

Mars in the 2nd House Poor education.

If Mars, as the lord of the 11th, is posited in the 6th, the 12th or the 2nd house Eye trouble. If aspected by a benefic Good eye sight will result. If exalted or in own house Higher education, good eyesight. If in malefic house or aspected by malefic Eye-related ailments. Mars in the 3rd House Natives wife will be of questionable character.

If aspected by a benefic No blemish in wifes character, no younger brother, poor income. If Conjunct Rahu or Ketu Intimacy with women of questionable character, bitterness with brothers, few brothers. If conjunct or aspected by malefics Loss of brothers. If exalted or in own house, aspected by a benefic Prosperity, longevity for brothers, valorous. If aspected by a friendly house Weak constitution. If occupying a friendly house Courageous Mars in the 4th House

Domestic adversities, death of father in the 8th year, ill health to mother.

If conjunct benefics The native may not own a house; he may have to live in anothers house; he may have to live in an old or indecent house; poor income; failure in agriculture. If conjunct benefic and exalted or in own house or in a friendly house Courageous, property, long life for mother. If debilitated or conjunct malefic Loss of mother, enmity with relatives, staying away from the native place, want of clothes and food. Mars in the 5th House

Poor income, no children, ungentlemanly actions, official disfavors, suffering from wounds or cuts in the 16th year, very shrewd.

If exalted or in own house Good number of children, authoritative position, trouble from enemies. Aspected or conjunct malefic Loss of children, mental disorder and allied diseases. If Mars is the lord of the 8th from the ascendant and conjunct malefic The native will become valorous, may be given away in adoption. Mars in the 6th House

Reputation, capability to achieve success in undertaking, defeats enemies, marital happiness, acquisition of conveyance in the 27th year.

In malefic house, in conjunction with a malefic or subject to malefic aspect The above effects will be enjoyed in full measure. Rheumatic and shooting pains. If posited in Virgo or Gemini Signs Possibility of Leprosy If aspected by a benefic No such diseases as above. Mars in the 7th House

If mars is in the 7th from the ascendant, in a malefic Sign/ or conjunct malefic (even if the 7 the house happens to be Aries or Scorpio) Loss of wife.

If conjunct or aspected by a benefic The above malefic effects will not occur, Foreign travel. If conjunct benefic and in exaltation, own house or friendly house with malefic aspect Loss of wife or intimacy with a woman, other than his wife, sexual perversions. If conjunction with Saturn Sexual perversion. If conjunct Ketu Contacts with women. If there is also another malefic in conjunction Loss of more than one wife In conjunct ketu, receiving benefic aspect Good character If Mars is conjunct or aspected by its enemy Loss of wife. If conjunct of Rahu Intimacy with the servant-maid or a widow. Mars in the 8th House

Eye diseases, longevity below 60, loss of father, urinary diseases, few children.

If conjunct benefic Good health, good longevity. If occupying a malefic house or conjunct or aspected by malefics Rheumatic diseases, Tuberculosis. If strongly disposed Full longevity.

Mars in the 9th house If mars is strong Prosperity, adultery. Mars in the 10th house When favorably disposed, Long- lived brothers, good prosperity, interest in charity and hymns, devotional disposition.

If conjunct malefic Failure in understanding, professional reverses, loss of reputation, capable of professional earning from the 18th year, stealing habit, robust constitution. If conjunct with lords of the 9th or the 10th Raja yoga will arise. If conjunct Jupiter Gain of landed property Mars in the 11th house

Besides enjoying financial prosperity, the native will become a man of manifold activities.

If conjunct with the lord of 11th Head of a township. If conjunct benefic - Prosperous brothers, very good Raja yoga is formed, prosperity.

Mars in the 12th House Rheumatic problems, ungentlemanly actions, sinful deeds, inadequate income.