VEDIC NADI ASTROLOGY & CAREER (Based on Palm Leaf Sources) thas been a well-known fact that astrology was called the eye of Vedas, for it threw light on matters relating to timing events. ‘conduct of Vedic rituals had to be timed at a specific period, astrology was put to this use. the modern context, this divine science is used to interpret birth to have an overview of an individual's personal and ional future in terms of success and prosperity. The book ‘with this analysis at great length and enlightens a lay reader the subject. Raghuraman is a chartered accountant by profession. He lises in the Nadi system of astrology purely as a hobby on a cial basis. He is also an author of a book on centralVEDIC NADI ASTROLOGY & CAREER V. RAGHURAMAN FCA, ACS, Grad.C.W.A. ‘Chartered Accountant Published by Sterling Publishers Private Limited A Sterling PaperbackSTERLING PAPERBACKS ‘An imprint of (Sterling Publishers (P) Ltd. L-10 Green Park ‘New Delhi-110016 Tel : 6191023, 6191784/85; Fax : 91-11-6190023 E-mail: in shai@ndewsni.netin aan Vetic Nadi Astrology & Career ‘© 1998, V. Raghuraman First Edition 1996 ‘Second Edition 1998 Reprint 1999 ISBN 81 207 2092 x All rights are reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any. form or by any means mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission of the publisher. Published by Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi-110016. Lasertypeset by Vikas Compographics, New Delhi. Printed at Ram Printograph (India), Delhi-110051. Cover design by Narendra Vashishta CONTENTS Preface to the Second Edition vii Preface to the First Edition viii Introduction 1 Interpreting Charts 8 Analysing Business/Profession Prospects 13 Linking Vedas and Astrology 37 Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 44 Transit Results 125This work ts dedicated to Parents Mes. Mr. R. Venkataraman and all my brothers and sisters ‘ACE TO THE SECOND EDITION tremely happy to place the second edition of this book ands of the readers. The response to the first edition n overwhelming and has encouraged me to attempt g this edition, I am glad to inform the readers that, of the predictions made in the first edition have already ‘out to be true. In chart 18, the prediction regarding tion materialised to be true. In chart 19, the prediction g marriage proved true. In chart 20, as predicted the {got married and settled down in a job. This does not san that the method used is the ultimate or there is no other ‘indly go through this book and yeme the benefit of their interpretation to help me further his venture. , 18-B Main Road, 6th Block V, RaghuramanPREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION It is indeed a great pleasure for me to be writing about a_ unique experience. This experience is nothing but the great science of astrology — if you can call it one. Many people are used to debating whether astrology is a science or not, What little we know of science, it would indeed be a great insult to astrology if we were to call it a science. Be that as it may, there are many astrologers who have also contributed to this state of affairs. There are two ways of coming in the limelight — one is to conduct research and come to certain conclusions. This option is a painstaking exercise and often isa long-drawn process, The other way of getting attention is_ to write against people already in the limelight. This ensures that you get quick attention and come to the limelight early, This approach also ensures that the study gets undermined by unscrupluous people indulging in unwanted debates. It is my humble opinion that an effort must be made to try and conduct original research and test the results of the same. It may prove to be true that your research does not point to any concrete result at all; but that would not rob you of the effort put in, and invariably you would be able to observe some new principles emanating from the research you have undertaken Tremain a humble student of this vast subject. In my own. very limited experience, I have found that there are many approaches to this subject. There is the housewise analysis 0 the First Edition ix widely understood by most of us. The best book, in and the most scientific, would be How to Judge her less-known system of interpreting horoscopes ‘to understand the horoscope from the point of view srakatwas of the planets, irrespective of the houses |. The books written by Shri R.G. Rao are very useful ‘regard. This is mainly behind the nadis available in th India though explicitly you will not find any nadi ‘referring to the karakatwas but only to the houses. The actual jing of nadi is however really different, in that, it means t 1/150th part ofa sign. Nadi in Tamil also means “to search” and it is felt by some that they are called nadi jyotisha .¢ people go in search of astrologers having palm leaves. This book has attempted to digest the principles found in Saptharishi Nadi, Nandi Nadi and Bhrigu Nadi. "In this book, I would endeavour to focus on a subject ‘Which is so dear to all of us — that is, profession. Our active d profession or business or employment. In astrology, term used is “karma” though this word has a wider in Hindu philosophy. You can delineate a chart by ‘ing to the tenth house or the house of karma. atively, the position of the planet Saturn and its tion with other planets will also be able to give you a f idea of the profession. There are yet some others who emonstrated that the lagna and its lord has much to do type of profession. I have, in my limited study, ‘these principles working very well. If the principles ated properly, one would be able to get a good Of the subject as regards profession. However, since thas been written about the housewise analysis, wouldx Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career be concentrating on trying to analyse profession from the point of view of the planet Satur. I would like to state here, that merely because one analyses things from the point of view of Saturn, it cannot be said that the Parasari principles are not valid. In fact, the basis of this approach is also intimately connected with the Parasari principles of astrology as would be evident to the readers as they peruse through the contents of this book. Thave in this book, tried to also introduce a new concept which links Vedic purusharthas to astrology. This I believe is the first time that this has been done. I confess that this thought came to me asa flash after reading the works of Paramacharya of Kanchi. Apart from this, in writing this book, I do not claim any originality of thought. I have drawn heavily from existing literature available in this regard and have tried to apply the same to the horoscopes that I have taken up for study. Given the limitation of my knowledge as ‘compared to the vastness of the subject, itis quite likely that the discerning readers would be able to add more matter to this book or would be able to explain the chart better. For such readers, this book would best serve the purposes of being @ tool in their study. I have purposely chosen mostly those charts that are of people who arc living today and are in some profession or the other. This is only to show to the readers that the ancient subject of astrology is very much useful today. Some other charts have been chosen from articles written by other authors to illustrate our approach. Thave myself witnessed some stunning nadi readings which have made me deeply interested in this subject. Since knowledge is not any one man’s birthright, I have thought it my duty to bring forth what | understand of this subject as regards profession. to the First Edition xi ‘Thave assumed that the readers of this book have little or edge of horoscopes. Therefore, I will be giving an fon to the signs of the zodiac and the karakatwas of so that the subsequent study of the subject becomes following the basie principles. I do not claim that my is is unique or the only way to interpret horoscopes. I request the readers to go through this publication y. 1 thank the publishers for their support in bringing, ‘book out in the form in which the readers are seeing it. I Shatavadani R.Ganesh for designing the cover page. I thank the printers. _-Pthank my parents and my brothers who have always ‘encouraged me to do my studies. I thank my Guru, Sri Hariharan, who has been teaching me the Vedas very patiently. 4 I thank God for making this effort possible. V. Raghuraman1 INTRODUCTION the same has not been tested. Moreover, the author that sticking to the well-established principles outlined our sages would give you accurate results. Modern ¢ today seems to be spending billions of dollars in hr Dhanur | Vrischika |(Sagitarius)| (Scorpio)2 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career research to reach the same conclusions that our sages have already written about but scientists do not openly admit it. Be that as it may, the twelve signs of the zodiac are as under: a) Aries ©) Leo g) Sagittarius b) Taurus ) Virgo) Capricom ©) Gemini 2) Libra i) Aquarius 4) Cancer h) Scorpio j) Pisces These twelve signs have their own characteristics. We will have to be acquainted with the natural characteristics of these twelve signs. It must be noted that our study is based on the Hindu system of astrology and not on the Western system. Characteristies of Signs Sign Direction Characteristics Aries East Movable sign. Relates to kings having blood-red complexion. Predominates in rajoguna. Denotes great activity. Fiery sign. Taurus South Fixed sign. Represents finance/businessmen. An earthy sign having fair complexion. Gemini West Airy sign. Denotes intellec- tual /commercial activity. Common sign. Cancer North Movable sign. Represents Brahmins and is sattvic. Watery sign. Colour is pale red. Introduction Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces East South West North South West North Fixed sign. A royal sign fair complexion. Sattvic in nature and —_ denotes governmental activity. Common sign. Relates to business community and tamasic in nature. Earthy sign. Airy sign predominant with rajoguna representing sudras, It is dark in complexion and is movable. Fixed sign. Denotes brahmins having reddish-brown colour. A secretive sign of the zodiac and is watery in nature, Common sign, Sattvic in nature and a royal sign giving a fighting tendency. Fiery sign. Movable sign. Tamasic in nature. Earthy sign, Airy sign. Denotes mystique and research orientation Fixed sign. Tamasic in nature Common sign. Denotes brahmins and religion. ‘Watery sign with sattvie guna. The above table is a summary of the direction and the basic characteristics of the signs. Their importance in predicting professions will be realised as we go through the charts. Sattva, rajas and tamas are the basic characteristics ofi Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career research to reach the same conclusions that our sages have already written about but scientists do not openly admit it. Be that as it may, the twelve signs of the zodiac are as under: a) Aries ©) Leo g) Sagittarius b) Taurus f) Virgo h)_ Capricom ©) Gemini 2) Libra’ i) Aquarius 4) Cancer h) Scorpio j) Pisces These twelve signs have their own characteristics. We will have to be acquainted with the natural characteristics of these twelve signs. It must be noted that our study is based on the Hindu system of astrology and not on the Western system, Characteristics of Signs Sign Direction Characteristics Aries East Movable sign. Relates to kings having blood-red complexion. Predominates in rajoguna. Denotes great activity. Fiery sign. Taurus South Fixed sign. Represents finance/businessmen. An earthy sign having fair complexion. Gemini West Airy sign. Denotes intellec- tual /commercial activity. Common sign. Cancer North Movable sign. Represents Brahmins and is sattvic. Watery sign. Colour is pale red. Introduction 3 Leo East Fixed sign. A royal sign with fair complexion. Sattvic in nature and _—_ denotes governmental activity. Virgo South Common sign. Relates to business community and tamasic in nature. Earthy sign. Libra West Airy sign predominant with rajoguna representing sudras. Itis dark in complexion and is movable. Scorpio North Fixed sign. Denotes brahmins having reddish-brown colour. A secretive sign of the zodiac and is watery in nature. Sagittarius East Common sign. Sattvic in nature and a royal sign giving a fighting tendency. Fiery sign. Capricom South Movable sign. Tamasic in nature, Earthy sign, Aquarius West Airy sign. Denotes mystique and research orientation. Fixed sign. Tamasic in nature. Pisces North Common sign. Denotes brahmins and _ religion. Watery sign with sattvie guna. The above table is a summary of the direction and the basic characteristics of the signs. Their importance in predicting professions will be realised as we go through the charts, Sattva, rajas and tamas are the basic characteristics of4 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career any human being, i.c., tamas denotes a constant desire for base things and satisfaction of basic instincts, rajoguna denotes great worldly activity for desires at a higher plane than tamoguna and sattvic guna denotes a stage when man is able to control worldly desires for spiritual / moral advancement. Ownership of Signs Planet Signs 1. Mars Aries and Scorpio 2. Venus Taurus and Libra 3. Mercury Gemini and Virgo 4, Moon Cancer 5. Sun Leo 6. Jupiter Sagitarrius and Pisces 7. Satu Capricom and Aquarius. Apart from the seven planets listed above, there are two shadowy planets known as Rahu and Ketu. These are said to be mathematical points, but the author’s own experience has been that predictive astrology would not have been complete without these two points. Their results in predictive astrology really shows the mastery over mathematics that our sages had and how they used this to predict the future. Possibly the next generation of scientists may be able to do some more research into this, but you can be sure that the results they reach will be the same as that reached by our sages. The purpose behind this statement is not to deride science and scientists, but to bring to light the fact that in the garb of doing research, people are spending huge sums of money and reaching the same conclusion reached by our sages. Would it not be simpler to work on the same Introduction 5 conclusions and try to build upon the theory left behind by our sages? But this would mean that we are more capable than our sages which in the present age seems to be a laughable proposition Planetary Karakatwas Planets Characteristics 1. Sun Represents the soul of the native. Also represents God/government/father/king/sons. He is capable of giving power to the native if powerful. 2. Moon Represents mother or mother in law (for a female). Also represents artistic features, watery places, quick movement, cheating, and most important, the mind of the native. ‘The reason why Hindu astrology is more accurate than other systems is that emphasis is laid on the mind governing planet and it is by now well understood that the mind is the ‘cause of action or inaction. 3. Mars Represents ego, fire, weapons, police, arrogance and brother. Also represents husband in a female chart and stands for marriage in all charts. 4, Mercury Represents intellectual capacity, speech, education, lands, friends, maternal uncle, accounts, law. 5. Jupiter Represents judge, teacher, wisdom (as opposed to education), learning, prestige, status, reli 6. Satu Profession and karma.6 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career 7. Venus Wife, treasure, money, wealth, immovable property, voice, sisters. 8. Rahu Grandfather, Muslims, deviant behaviour, quest for uniqueness and independence, shady but mammoth transactions, masking ability. 9. Ketu Law, lawyers, religion, renunciation, Christianity, thread, obstructions, clandestine activity. The above is an illustrative list of the karakatwas and these are generally enough to predict about one’s profession. Friendship and Enmity In our analysis, we have found that the following represents the friendship and enmity between planets: Planet Friendship Enmity Sun Mars, Moon, Mercury Saturn, Venus, Jupiter Nodes. Moon Mars, Sun, Jupiter, Mercury. Saturn, Venus and Nodes. Mars. Sun, Moon, Jupiter, Ketu. Saturn, Mercury, Venus. Rahu. Mercury Sun, Rahu, Saturn, Venus... Jupiter, Moon, Ketu, Mars, Jupiter Sun, Moon, Saturn, Mars, Venus, Mercury. Rahu and Ket Venus Saturn, Mercury, Rahu, Jupiter, Sun, Mars Moon, Ketu Satu Venus, Merclity, Jupiter, Sun, Moon, Rahu Mars, Ketu Introduction 7 The peculiarity that you will find in the above arrangement is that Moon in traditional texts is said not to have any enemies but we have incorporated 4 enemies. We wish to clarify that our experience shows, that Moon is not comfortably placed with the four planets outlined above Likewise, Venus and Mars have been shown as friends. This is because they work very well in combination albeit to the detriment of the individual, For example, their combination in one zodiac will portend an excessive desire for sex. Both the planets denote this and work well in combination to satisfy this need but the individuals health gets affected. Conventionally this is seen as giving bad results, but the planets are seen to be cooperating with each other. Therefore, from the angle of the native they are enemies but from the angle of the planets per se, they are friends. Though ‘we have indicated that Mercury is a friend of Moon, we often see this combination giving affairs outside the regular system of marriage, and also the native is exceptionally intelligent. Therefore, friendship or enmity by itself is no sure guide to judge the worth of the individual. You will also note that we are not departing from the Parasari principles but looking at the chart from a different angle which ‘occasions this realignment.2 INTERPRETING CHARTS Introduction ‘This note will give the readers the approach being used in this book and every chart may be read in this manner to delineate the results of whatever subject we wish to enquire. a) b) First of all, the basic characteristics of the chart must be analysed. The lagna and lagnadhipathi must be seen, for the strength or otherwise of the chart. The combination of planets must be carefully studied. The results of Saturn combining with Mars are significantly different from Satu combining with Venus. See the interaction between the karakatwa you want to study and other planets that are posited in relation to it. For example, while studying education, study how Mercury is placed in the chart and the various interactions it has with other planets. ‘The results of the basic characteristics as arrived at in the above steps will be felt during the transit of Saturn and Jupiter, two of the important planets and the two shadowy slow-moving planets, Rahu and Ketu, Jupiter represents the self and Saturn represents the karma. Therefore, Jupiter will give your personal results Interpreting Charts 9 4) according to the sign he transits and the aspects he receives. It will be as if you are yourself walking through the zodiac sign. On the other hand, Satu will represent karma and will denote the activity you will be involved in, His transit in the sign will bring about effects as regards your karma according to the basic characteristics of your chart. The age of the person would also have to be kept in mind. Aspects of planets must be considered. In conventional astrology, Jupiter has Sth and 9th aspects besides the 7th aspect. Similarly, Saturn has 3rd and 10th aspect, besides the 7th aspect, and Mars has 4th and 8th aspect besides the 7th aspect. All other planets have only the 7th aspect. In our analysis, we utilise the following additional principles: i) Planets located in the same direction results in one combination. This is derived from the Parasari principle of dividing the zodiac signs into directions as detailed in Chapter 1. For example, planets located in Aries, Leo and Sagittarius will form one combination. Planets located in Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo will form another combination. Planets located in Libra, Aquarius and Gemini will form one combination and planets located in Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces will form yet another combination. This is because these four sets, form four different directions. If we want to study education, we will have to take the planet Mercury. Mercury is placed in a fiery sign Leo. In the other signs denoting the eastern direction are Saturn and Rahu which are friends of0 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Interpreting Charts n Exar t and we find Jupiter located in the West. That ‘means, Jupiter and Mercury are facing each other. ‘Taking our example chart, the cumulative effect of Moon | Rahu | Mars | Jupiter this is that Mercury is in a fiery sign aspected by Rahu and Saturn denoting hard work. Fiery signs give engineering or factory-related learning. Since the 12th and 2nd houses have friendly planets to Lagna Sun Mercury, no obstructions are seen for the native in getting educated. Moreover, Jupiter in the West is RASI always there to help out the native’s education. The royal planet Sun located in the 12th house pushes Meret: Mercury forward towards Venus. This means, the education is going to lead to wealth. In fact, the native was pushed by his father (Sun) to go for studies since no other person was educated in the Satum ® Ketu | Venus family. These studies helped him get a job in a factory through which he earned a decent sum of money. iv) Retrograde planets will have to be studied taking the previous sign also into account. In our example chart above, Saturn is retrograde and we will have to judge the results by considering the fact that ii) Planets in the 12th house will push the planet under ‘Satum is located in Scorpio also since he is going consideration and will also indicate comfort levels back to that sign from Sagittarius, for the planet under consideration and planets in the 2nd house will cooperate or obstruct the planet under consideration. In our example chart, Mercury has in the 12th house the royal and friendly planet Mercury. Moreover, Leo is a royal sign. This will form one combination and will have to be kept in mind as we proceed with our analysis. v) Exalted and debilitated planets will certainly give differing results. This is also taken from Parasari principles only and there is nothing unique in this Sun. In the 2nd sign, is located Mercury’s friend iaporoach Venus. Mercury has no aspect from any planet in Other Interesting Features of the Example Chart the 7th house from it. a) Jupiter represents the self and Sun represents the iii) See the planets located in the opposite direction father. Since Jupiter is just behind Sun with no planets also. In our example, Mercury is located in the East in between, the native will have good relationship with his father.12 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career b) Since Satur is aspected by Jupiter, the person will be wedded to his work and will gain respect. However, since Jupiter is in turn aspected by Saturn, he will have to work hard in this life. ©) Since Moon has the enemy planet Rahu in the second who will be moving anticlockwise, his relationship with his mother will not be satisfactory. 4). Since Mars comes into contact with Jupiter first, he will have a happy married life. ) Since Jupiter and Ketu are located in one direction, the native (Jupiter) will be religious minded but a man of few words. £) Since Jupiter is between Mars and Sun, the person will possess a bad temper. Sun and Mars give egoistic tendencies. In this manner, we can easily delineate the chart from its basic characteristics without going into detailed housewise analysis. This is not meant to deprecate housewise analysis butiis only a presentation of an alternative way of analysing. For example, if you want to study in the example chart the position of the sons/daughters of the native, a housewise analysis will give you an excellent picture. Jupiter’s location in the 5th house gives children who are better placed than the native. The 5th house from lagna and Moon are occupied by male planets — in fact, the native had no daughters but only sons. Therefore, we must try to judge the horoscope from various angles before coming to conclusions, and a holistic approach to do the same would be better. 3 ANALYSING PROFESSION/BUSINESS PROSPECTS Introduction In studying profession, we can look at the 10th house for our analysis, However, it has to be remembered that while the 10th house denotes profession/business/activity, the second house has a say on the means of earnings. Moreover, the 11th house has a say on the gains or profits. Also, the 7th house (being the 10th from the 10th house) will also have a tremendous say on the prospects of business. Therefore, merely analysing the tenth house is not going to help one. In this chapter, we begin by first analysing the basic characteristics of the signs involved. Next, we analyse the effect of Satum in various signs of the zodiac. Then, we shall analyse the effect of the combinations of Saturn with other planets, Characteristics of the Signs Anus The sign Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and is owned by Mars. It represents great activity as per our definition in Chapter 1. This is a sign which creates dynamic and ‘energetic people. This is a warrior sign and, therefore, the person is capable of fighting to the finish. Professions4 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career requiring courage as well as involving presentations are associated with this sign. Therefore, policemen, army men, salesmen, surgeons (as opposed to physicians), machinery, metals, are associated with this sign. The sign, being fiery, is capable of endowing trade union leaders, politicians and sportsmen with a fighting spirit. Taurus This is the second sign of the zodiae representing wealth. Therefore, this sign indicates bankers, financiers, accountants, auditors, etc. Since Taurus is a sign known for doggedness and patience, it also gives such qualities to the people. Since the second sign of the zodiac also represents the voice of the kalapurusha, a strong Taurus can give the natives the ability to sing or speak sweetly. The ruler being Venus, this sign is capable of giving artistic tendencies to the native, This sign is a very practical sign (being an earthy ). Gemint This is an airy and intellectual sign. The third sign of the zodiac stands for communication. Therefore, activities that involve communication, writing, reading, poetry, learning, research, and analysis are associated with this sign. This is consistent with the karakatwa of Mercury. It is also capable of giving to accountants and auditors a bent for legal study, especially in taxation matters. This mercurial sign represents intellectual professions rather than business tendencies. CANCER (Cancer is a watery sign and noted for people who are capable of housekeeping. Therefore, trades involving liquids, dairy, agriculture, hotels, wines, are associated with this sign. Since this is a sign in the northern direction, it points to religious Analysing Profession/Business Prospects 15 people, preachers and teachers. Nursing as opposed to doctoring is also seen in this sign. Leo This is a royal sign indicating authority and power. It also indicates government and surgeons, especially heart surgeons. Keeping the qualities of the Sun in mind, it ean be safely said that this sign denotes sternness. Therefore, administrators and executives are associated with this sign. Also, political people and government employees are associated with this sign. Virco This is a commercial sign and is associated with businessmen. The persons are very commercial and, therefore, businessmen of all types such as traders, shopkeepers, retailers, brokers, fall within this sign. This sign of Mercury does not give the intelligence of the other ‘mercurial sign Gemini but gives practical business prudence. Therefore, Virgo is more practical than Gemini and is capable of making the native more worldly-wise. Lipra This is known as the balancing sign and is, therefore, associated with judiciary. Moreover, Saturn, the planet of justice, exalts here. Since Libra is a more outwardly sign than Taurus, it is capable of giving brilliant actors, directors, models and other cine artistes. However, since it is not a sattvic sign, the association of malefic planets can make the person fall into what is considered as cheap professions such as floor shows, gambling, etc.4 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career requiring courage as well as involving presentations are associated with this sign. Therefore, policemen, army men, salesmen, surgeons (as opposed to physicians), machinery, ‘metals, are associated with this sign. The sign, being fiery, is capable of endowing trade union leaders, politicians and sportsmen with a fighting spirit. Taurus, This is the second sign of the zodiae representing wealth. Therefore, this sign indicates bankers, financiers, accountants, auditors, etc. Since Taurus is a sign known for doggedness and patience, it also gives such qualities to the people. Since the second sign of the zodiac also represents the voice of the kalapurusha, a strong Taurus can give the natives the ability to sing or speak sweetly. The ruler being Venus, this sign is capable of giving artistic tendencies to the native. This sign is a very practical sign (being an earthy sign). Genint This is an airy and intellectual sign. The third sign of the zodiac stands for communication. Therefore, activities that involve communication, writing, reading, poetry, learning, research, and analysis are associated with this sign. This is consistent with the karakatwa of Mercury. It is also capable of giving to accountants and auditors a bent for legal study, especially in taxation matters. This mercurial sign represents intellectual professions rather than business tendencies. Cancer Cancer is a watery sign and noted for people who are capable of housekeeping. Therefore, trades involving liquids, dairy, agriculture, hotels, wines, are associated with this sign. Since this is a sign in the northern direction, it points to religious Analysing Profession/Business Prospects 1s people, preachers and teachers. Nursing as opposed to doctoring is also seen in this sign. Leo This is a royal sign indicating authority and power. It also indicates government and surgeons, especially heart surgeons. Keeping the qualities of the Sun in mind, it can be safely said that this sign denotes sternness. Therefore, administrators and executives are associated with this sign. Also, political people and government employees are associated with this sign, Virco This is a commercial sign and is associated with businessmen. The persons are very commercial and, therefore, businessmen of all types such as traders, shopkeepers, retailers, brokers, fall within this sign. This sign of Mercury does not give the intelligence of the other ‘mercurial sign Gemini but gives practical business prudence. ‘Therefore, Virgo is more practical than Gemini and is capable of making the native more worldly-wise. Lipra This is known as the balancing sign and is, therefore, associated with judiciary. Moreover, Saturn, the planet of justice, exalts here. Since Libra is a more outwardly sign than Taurus, itis capable of giving brilliant actors, directors, models and other cine artistes. However, since it is not a sattvie sign, the association of malefic planets can make the person fall into what is considered as cheap professions such as floor shows, gambling, etc.16 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Scorrio Being a mysterious and secretive sign, Scorpio portends well for philantropists and astrologers. It can also give rise to people interested in occult studies both for the good and the bad. Being a Mars’ sign, machinery and metals are also associated with it though to a lesser extent than Aries. The native is capable of getting secret knowledge if planets such as Ketu are associated with this sign. Ketu is also known for clandestine activity and that is why it exalts in this sign, Sacrrrartus Being a fiery sign ruled by Jupiter, sportsmen and lawyers come under this sign. Jupiter’s positive quality gives advisors. This sign is capable of giving tremendous businesslike approach to any profession though the native may not do any business. Capricorn This is a moveable sign ruled by Saturn. This sign is known to produce hard-working people who are capable of moving from place to place. Executive posts requiring patient work which is of a repetitive nature come within this sign. Businesses dealing with nature such as agriculture, geology, etc. are also found in this sign. Aquarius This is an airy and intellectual sign and is associated exclusively with researchers and advisors. This sign is favourable to persons who are born to advise others. Persons doing technical research into various subjects also fall within this sign. Scientists come within this sign. Being another mystic sign of the zodiac (besides Scorpio), itis capable of giving to astrologers / philosophers deep research orientation Analysing Profession/Business Prospects 7 Pisces This is the last sign ruled over by Jupiter. Pisces gives conventional professions. Doctors, lawyers, accountants, religious leaders, teachers fall within this sign. This sign gives a penchant to pursue old and ancient studies besides the regular profession of the native. Being a north direction sign, it gives rise to religious activity more in tune with Jupiter’s quality. Therefore, it may not lead people to the negative sides of occultism by itself. Location of Saturn in Various Signs ARIES In this sign, Saturn is debilitated. It will be noted that Saturn transits this sign once in 30 years for two and a half years. Does this mean that those born in those two and a half years cannot do any worthwhile work? The answer is an obvious no. Aries stands for machinery and metals and, therefore, Saturn's location here normally means activity related to factories, machinery, metals, etc. It is also observed that engineers also possess Saturn in Aries. The nature of profession would depend on the planets aspecting and interacting with this planet. Taurus Since this sign signifies treasury, Saturn’s location here points to vocations in finance-related matters. The person may be employed in commercial concerns, doing moneylending activity or banking or taking care of custodial functions. Genin Since this sign signifies intellectual activity, Saturn's location here gives activities related to communication,18 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career accountancy and auditing. Saturn located here gives cooperation from friends since Mercury also denotes cooperation from friends. Cancer Artistic professions and professions related to agriculture besides religious professions are indicated by this sign. Saturn's location here gives rise to professions involving movement among people. Leo ‘Saturn’s location in this sign gives goverment employment or work in authoritative positions such as administrative services. Since Saturn is not happily placed in this sign, it gives rise to considerable struggle in professional matters unless Jupiter or Venus or Mercury aspect or combine with Saturn. Virco Being a commercial sign, Saturn’s location here makes the native undertake commercial ventures. Trading, real estate and brokerage are related to this sign. The person would be very practical in his business approach and would be able to achieve considerable success in business involving tact and skill. This is a good posistion for worldly prosperity. Lipra Saturn exalts here and this position is capable of giving strong professions unless Saturn is dispossesed by enemy planets such as Ketu and Mars, Lawyers and judges are known to have Saturn located in Libra. However, lawyers will have the combination of Satum, Mercury, Venus and/or Ketu while judges will have the combination of Saturn, Mercury, Jupiter or Ketu. This is so because Jupiter's aspect Analysing Profession/Business Prospects 19 is necessary in order to have powers to discriminate, which is more essential for judges than lawyers (this does not mean that lawyers have no discriminating powers). Apart from this, we find even film actors and artistes haying Saturn located in this sign. If Jupiter or Venus or Mercury were to be located alongwith or in the 2nd house or in a trine or in the 7th house to Satur, the person will be capable of enjoying a very comfortable profession with a regular flow of money. Scorrio ‘Satum’s location here gives professions relating to machines or land and occult sciences. Sacrrrartus The native will enjoy an honourable profession which may be related to law or forest-related activities. Persons possessing argumentative skills are found in this sign. Being Jupiter’s sign, people are able to come up in the profession rather easily. ‘Capricorn Being its own sign, Saturn is well located here. Tt gives professions involving considerable movement and activity. Sales jobs and executive positions involving liaison work are associated with this position of Saturn. Moreover, the profession is practice oriented rather than theory. AQUARIUS Being a mystic sign, Saturn’s qualities for doing indepth study of subjects is best reflected in this sign. Research scientists, intellectuals, astrologers with research orientation and advisers are found here. The profession here is more advisory and desk-based than field-based.20 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Pisces This position gives ancient studies such as law, medicine, history, religion as the profession. Teachers are also found in this sign. Being Jupiter’s sign, this gives respect and ‘command for the native albeit the fact that the person may not be fully in touch with worldly practicalities due to his detached nature. If Jupiter is located alongside Saturn, it gives considerable respect in professional circles and the person is able to conduct his profession honestly. Saturn’s Combination with Other Planets This section gives an overview of the combination of Satur with other planets, one at a time. SATURN wirH SUN This combination is looked at in conventional astrology with regret since the two planets are deadly enemies. This combination while normally affecting parent-son relationship is seen to give government employment. With other favourable combinations, the person may also be able to come to the limelight. For example, the aspect of Jupiter or Venus or Mercury may mitigate the ill-effects of this combination. ‘SaTuRN witH Moon Professions involving travelling are indicated. On a stand- alone basis, we cannot easily predict the profession except to say that there will be an artistic bent in his profession. We can see astrologers, accountants, religious heads with this combination. Moon is capable of giving cheating tendencies to the native. Analysing Profession/Business Prospects py) SATURN wrTH MARS This combination gives considerable difficulty to come up in profession. The person has to face obstacles in climbing up the professional ladder. However, if Jupiter or Venus were to aspect this combination, we can predict that the person would not only earn money but also get lands and buildings out of his professional canings. Nevertheless, on a stand- alone basis, this combination does not portend a smooth career. ‘SATURN wrrH MERCURY This combination gives professions relating to trade, writing, law, authorships and the person is able to do well in his career, mainly due to his intellect and the ability to handle situations tactfully. SATURN wiTH JUPITER This is a fortunate combination and even if the person were to take to begging, he would be the king of beggars. This combination normally gives one an independent career, self- employment or any vocation where the native is asked to head the organisation. The person would be able to get a lot of respect in the society and his word carries weight. Advisory functions come in this combination and the person will always give honest and truthful advise. Saturn or Jupiter's transit through this sign or its trines or seventh therefrom ensures great prosperity to the native, The horoscope shown on next page is that of a successful Chartered Accountant. The combination of Saturn plus Guru plus Venus and Rahu (being in the same direction) is noteworthy. This has made him earn substantial earnings comfortably, giving purely advisory services consistent with Satu and Guru combination.2 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career EXAMPLE 2 Moon Mars Ketu Sun Mercury RASI Venus Rahu Saturn ® Lagna Jupiter SaTuRN win Venus This is also a fortunate combination which invariably ‘ensures that the person leads a luxurious profession. The person will have a profession relating to finance as bankers, accountants, or businessmen with considerable amount of money. He will gain housing property through his professional earnings. Saturn or Jupiter’s transit through this sign or its trines or seventh therefrom will ensure that the native gets a career change with a substantial rise in income, housing property and prospects of getting married if unmarried. Analysing Profession/Business Prospects 23 EXAMPLE 3 Mars Ketu Venus RASI Moon Jupiter Satu | Rabu Sun Ht Lagna | Mercury This is an extract of the horoscope of a living person who is running his 37th year in 1995 (birth details withheld). He has a good employment but does not draw a salary ‘commensurate with his experience. It was predicted in 1995 beginning, that when Guru transits over natal Saturn position, this person would be able to get a promotion or a change of job with high salary. In fact, this was done solely on the basis of the fact that Saturn and Venus are in a trine and in the same northern direction and Guru’s transit as per our principle should reflect the results of the sign that he transits which is Satur plus Venus = profession plus money. In fact, in June 1995, the person got a change of job with double the present salary,4 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Saturn wrrn Ranu This normally makes the native subordinate to person. However, if Jupiter or Venus were to be in second house or combine with Rahu in a trine, after init subordination, the person may be able to come out in, employment. This combination is also capable of gi masking abilities to the person and thereby the act profession is very much suitable to the person. Exar 4 Mars Satum | Venus | Sun | Rahu Mercury 4 RAST q Moon Jupiter | Lagna Ketu This is a chart of a person in his 27th year. He has! lot of changes in his job position and he has been workit a subordinate’ in various positions because o} combination of Saturn with Rahu. It is predicted that he: be able to get excellent prospects when Saturn transits sign since Venus and Jupiter combination in Aries and ing Profession/Business Prospects 25 spect Satur and this may give the native a significantly table job, if not self-employment. fe ‘Saturn with Keru s combination comes in the way of professional ements since Ketu is inimical to Saturn. Moreover, the pursues his career detached from the fruits of labour. er, we see that the combination of Satur, Jupiter/ and Ketu either together or ina trine favour lawyers quite practical and are keen on charging well. This is ‘ly because of neutralising effects on Ketu. You will ote that even in such cases, the person at least talks of g up practice for altruistic things. turn with Sun and Other Planets SATURN wiTH SUN AND Moon his combination is capable of coming in the way of a ooth carcer growth since both Sun and Moon are not ily to Saturn. However, the person with this bination is capable of following his father’s lo nt. Moreover, the aspect of Saturn over Moon ‘him worries in the profession and Moon’s aspect gives native constant travelling. ‘SaTurN witn Sun anp Mars combination gives frequent breaks in a career. , With the aspect of Jupiter or Venus, the native may to earn well but his prospects of promotion that he ment or the army since Sun and Mars represents a fiery ination associated with stern action in employment is seen in the army and the police.26 Vedic Nadi Astrology = (Business Prospects 7 SATURN wir SuN AND MERCURY _ Sarurn wernt Sun AND Keru while not being able to follow any profession at inning, will probably settle to a practice as pleader or government counsel wherein his ‘career may not be substantial, Independent legal is unlikely with this combination. with Moon and Other Planets SaruRN witht Moon AND Mars This combination gives a good profession governmental contacts after some initial hiccups. second transit at the time of 30 years will bring in property to the native. The native will have gove cooperation at this point of time. SaTuRN wiTH Sun AND JUPITER This is a fortunate combination since it is capable not only prosperity but also fame. Saturn plus Jupiter represent profession plus authority plus famé Therefore, the native is able to get for himself a v name in the society and by this he is able to a wealth, bination not only results in a worried mind but ‘blames and hardships in profession. There will be ‘who will be constantly harassing him. Saturn plus Jus Mars represent profession plus movement plus machinery. Therefore, this may be his nature of . He may profit from dealing in lands. SATURN WITH SUN AND VENUS This is also a good combination for earning name not only through government sources but also for through government contacts. Moreover, the pro: native inheriting the property of his father is very lil ‘only worry for the native will be begetting children; is caught in the middle of Saturn and Venus who ‘enemies. Moreover, the soul of the native cannot tra beyond the world realities, pomp and show. ‘SATURN wiTH Moon AND MERCURY ombination is capable of giving an intelligent jion mostly relating to accountancy and law. This ion represents profession plus art plus intelligence will enable the person to undertake authorships in relating to profession. It will also give the native an ity to be well read in matters relating to his career. Ge aren ad arr eat a “and Mercury combination gives precocious This combination not only provides breaks in career ‘makes the person undergo subordination. The nati engage in shady deals with the government wherein not only earn but also lose. ‘SATURN with Moon AND JuPITER ibination represents profession plus art plus respect. , the person will get professional respect in such hich represent Jupiter and Moon’s karakatwa. teaching, astrology, law, medicine are some of ions indicated by this combination. If Ketu were to ‘combination either in the same sign or in’a trine, the would be able to practise astrology and will bea28 Vedlic Nadi Astrology & guide to others. The chart of Dr. B.V. Raman is a example of Saturn, Moon, Jupiter and Ketu cot influence which is extracted as under: EXampte 5 Taurus is aspected by Ketu from Virgo, another direction sign. Jupiter casts his direct 7th aspect from direction sign. This combination has made him an astrology and also given him the ability to teach through publications. ‘SaTuRN witH Moon axp Venus This combination represents a luxurious career art or trading. The person will have both account unaccounted wealth. If Jupiter joins this combinati prospect of the native teaching technical subjects i Profession/Business Prospects » is combination can also give employment in concerns. SATURN WITH Moon an RAHU ination gives blame to the person on account of his, onal dealings which tend to be shady. The person ‘able to mask his emotions as this combination relates ion plus art plus mask. Therefore, such persons are ‘of becoming experts in acting or in photography. ind (Moon) being in between Saturn and Rahu can the native go into bad professions such as smuggling deceit. SaruRN wr Moon AND KETU combination results in the mind getting renounced and, , the profession would relate to religious activities. quite possible that the person may trade in thread if the of Virgo or Capricorn or Taurus are involved. This ion also gives the native an ability to do business in ine manner. However, this planetary combination capable of sustaining growth in profession unless or Venus throw their aspect. with Mars and Other Planets ‘SATURN wrTHt MARS AND MERCURY profession indicated by this combination is trading, ¢ and real estate dealing besides machinery related . However, since Mars and Mercury are deadly ics, his profession would be hindered by constantProfession/Business Prospects a 30 Vedic Nadi Astrology. ees st SATURN WITH Mars AND JUPITER This combination, while making the native work very will give him fame and name. The person may beco merchant banker or may have his own business related te engineering field. Fiery signs involved may make the p a surgeon. a SATURN wiTH Mars AND VENUS This combination will give professions relating to dealt manufacturing articles of luxury or trading in money While the native may encounter breaks in professi account of Mars, things will be set right since Ve joins in this combination, RASI SATURN witH Mars ano Ranu Moon Mars Ketu i is is a sample chart of a native who has been struggling profession. Saturn with Sun in a trine gave him ment employment in an administrative capacity. But ect of Mars and Ketu in the second to Saturn has made fe miserable with constant disputes in profession and ls with his superiors. The native was forced to leave ob duc to this fact. n with Mercury and Other Planets SATURN WIT MERCURY AND JUPITER This combination is sure to give frequent ups professional life due to association with shady p. native will have breaks in profession and will enco subordination. It is quite possible that he may enter: and clandestine deals to make money. This combinati also give the native work in a factory environment will be exacting, SATURN wrt Mars AND KETU While Rahu may help Saturn, this combination of Ketu Mars with Saturn is sure to displace the person’ career by giving legal disputes. The native’s prosp marriage is so remote that in his professional field he adopt a renounced attitude, The study of occult subj interest such natives but they may not be in a position t9 it to good use. Wordly achievement in life is difficult. a fortunate combination spelling profession plus plus preceptor. The person leads his career with32 Vedic Nadi Astrology de Profession/Business Prospects 3B chartered accountants and lawyers come within 7 combination. He will also attain knowledge of scri which he will preach to others though at times he, himself not practise it since Mercury is a fickle- planet. Ketu ‘SaTurN wiTH Mercury aN VENUS This represents a profession which involves intelli leading to money. Therefore, finance, commerce, and business involving help from friends is indicate person would gain land (Mercury) and buildings (Ve and wealth (Venus) through his profession (Saturn). Saturn is friendly with Venus and Mercury, ind profession or business is likely, esepecially after the 30, when Satum enters his natal sign. Guru’s transit sign or its trines sees the person reaping in unusual Jupiter RASI Moon Mars Rahu | Venus | Satum ‘Sun ‘SaTuRN wiTH MERCURY AND RaHU Lagna Mercury, This combination indicates mammoth trading or dealings by the person. Rahu is associated with deals. This also ensures business tie-ups with people of castes. However, the business dealings of the person be straightforward since he is likely to be decei devious in business. is is a chart of a successful lawyer practising tutional law. Saturn is exalted in Libra alongwith the of intelligence Mercury. In a trine therefrom in the : Western direction is located Ketu in Gemini. This tion in intellectual signs has made the person take as a profession. Ketu in Gemini has given the native to analyse things incisively. with Jupiter and Other Planets P ‘SATURN wrTH JUPITER AND VENUS ‘SarurN wit Mercury anp Ketu This combination gives lawyers or dealers in clothings. The former is possible in intellectual si Libra, Aquarius and Gemini. If Moon were to j combination, the person would have exceptional intelli and devotional knowledge. combination gives professional respect as well as money. The person would be an advisor or one es in legal profession which brings him name and fame as well as substantial earnings. This is also eer giving banking profession.34 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Savorn wir Jurrrer anp RaHu This makes the native a master of any subject that he to specialise since Jupiter plus Rabu indicate a master, person will be capable of analysing things in depth. In of some initial difficulties to set up business, the person prosper after his 24th year. SavuRN wrrn Jurrrer ano Keru f This indicates a spiritual person following astrolo; occult sciences as his profession. Even priests come this combination. The person would adopt a det: outlook towards life in general and profession in p: after getting respect in his field of profession. Even and philanthropists come within this combination, Saturn with Venus and Other Planets Sarurn with Venus ano Ranu This combination gives the native the ability to do bi in the financial sector such as money markets. The will have abundant fortunes and will be able to acquire! houses represented by Venus (house) and Rahu (en¢ Rahu’s aspect also gives the native black money and m outside the country. The person may start business rel luxury such as hotels and catering. The following pages show an example of su combination. x This combination made the native take up a professi hoteliering at the time when Jupiter transited Scorpio. venture is with persons outside the native's caste. It is to noted that Moon’s aspect from the 12th house Libra whit a sign of luxury has in no small measure contributed to native starting a hotel which is supposed to be modern. Profession/Business Prospects 38 8 Venus RASI Satum | Moon | Mercury Rahu ‘SATURN wiTH VENUS AND KETU combination produces a person having great skill over fession albeit the fact that he may face some breaks in to disputes. Pilots and airbome persons are seen to this combination. ‘There are many other combinations which are possible have not been detailed by the author. For example, the plus Moon plus Mercury combination has been given, the Saturn plus Mercury plus Moon combination has not given. Though the professional aspects may be similar, former combination will produce a worried but liigent mind and the person will gather intellect after ling (Moon coming before Mercury), in the latter36 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career combination, the person will possess intelligence first and then undertake travels to spread the intelligence to other people. The latter combination is more effective since it establishes the native’s ability outside the place of his residence. In this way, taking the basic karakatwas of planets, various combinations may be worked out. Whatever approach is followed by the person, it is crystal-clear that judgement is very important and this comes only by constant study and research. Moreover, it is always easy to find reasons in retrospect but often the astrologer is asked to talk prospectively. This places an onerous responsibility on the astrologer, and his judgement and intuition are often his only guide. 4 LINKING VEDAS AND ASTROLOGY Introduction It is a well-known fact that Astrology is a limb of the Vedas. Therefore, it may seem rather surprising that we are trying to link the two. It was well known that astrology was called the eye of the Vedas because the same used to throw light on matters relating to timing events. The conduct of Vedic rituals had to be done at particular times and astrology was used as a guide to this, Moreover, astronomy was used in construction of temples in olden days. This is amply evident from the brilliant architecture of those days wherein sunlight ‘was put to use to light up the temple. Thave always been wondering whether the zodiac is intimately connected with any unique concept in the Vedas. As I was reading the works of Paramacharya of Kanchi, suddenly it occurred to me that a particular concept that he had enlightened as the basis of religion was the link which should be used to interpret charts to find out on an overall basis the thrust of the individual. I must say that my preliminary research in this is being used in each of the charts, Purusharthas Paramacharya writes that dharma, artha, kama and moksha are the four concepts that cover all facets of our life. It38 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career follows that this should also be reflected in astrology. Ihave, therefore, divided the zodiac as per the above dictum which is illustrated as under: Moksha | Dharma | Artha | Kama Kama Moksha RASI Artha Dharma Dharma | Moksha | Kama | Artha Our division can be summarised thus: a) Aries and its trines, Leo and Sagittarius stand for dharma. b). Taurus and its trines, Capricorn and Virgo stand for artha. ©) Gemini and its trines, Libra and Aquarius stand for Kama. 4) Cancer and its trines, Scorpio and Pisces stand for moksha, Dharma stands for righteous conduct. Artha stands for having a life which will help acquire things such as family. money, status, etc. Kama indicates desires - the desire to do Linking Vedas and Astrology 39 things like profession, sex, etc. Likewise moksha indicates the state of mind wherein the person is trying to be in oneness with God. It is said in the Vedas that the person in pursuing artha and kama should be bound by the tenets of dharma. That is why we have the dharmashastras. For example, getting married and living a householder’s life and following a profession is not against dharma. But cheating a person in the course of doing business or profession would constitute acquiring artha against the tenets of dharma. Justification for the Division Any theory must be first illustrated and then proved. We have said that the East direction signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius stand for dharma. How can this be? These signs are fiery signs and as an example, Aries indicates a rajasic sign. However, Leo and Sagittarius are sattvic in nature, Aries also indicates a warrior-like sign. In astrology, especially in our Vedas, we are told that if we want to pray to our favourite God, we must medidate on Him placing Him in the centre of the Sun. Sun is supposed to be the representative of God. If you note, Sun exalts in Aries and, therefore, this sign stands for dharmic activity. The trines therefrom are also dharmie signs since they are in the same East direction. The question arises as to why the signs of Northern direction signifying moksha should not be indicative of God? This is a good question but the answer that I propose to give is that God stands not for moksha but for dharma. This is explained in the Bhagavad Gita where the Lord says that He will be born whenever there is a decline in dharma, to re-establish dharma. Also, praying to God ives moksha but it must be coupled with dharmic activities Itwill be noted that fifth and ninth signs of the zodiac signify religion. Also note that Aries is the first sign, Leo is the fifth sign and Sagittarius is the 9th sign of the natural zodiac signifying dharma,40 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Let us take the signs of Taurus and its trines. We have classified it as artha, Taurus stands for wealth as it is the second sign of the zodiac. Virgo is the 6th sign in the natural zodiac which stands for service/enemy. Capricorn is the natural 10th sign which stands for karma. The signs stand for acquiring wealth through service and occupation. Mercury exalts in Virgo since the sign stands for commerce — a worldy activity which brings in wealth. Mars exalts in Capricorn since this indicates tremendous worldy activity. Moreover, Mars stands for marriage which is a legitimate artha, Moon exalts in Taurus next to Sun in Aries which shows that with dharma and artha strong, the person would be able to scale heights. Sun and Moon are the luminaries and their exaltation gives strength to the chart. The Paramacharya says that dharma and artha should go hand in hand. Therefore, these signs signify artha. Let us come to the next set of trines, Gemini, Libra and ‘Aquarius. These are airy and intellectual signs. How can airy and intellectual signs give rise to kama — a word that means desires? Should not intelligence normally lead to dharma and moksha? This is a very good question. In the natural zodiac, Libra is the 7th sign and as you are all aware 7th house signifies sex, relationship, business, etc. The 11th house represents second marriage besides representing gains and acquisitions. The third house signifies courage, brothers, etc. Desiring for brothers, sisters and living with them is a legitimate desire. Likewise desiring for sex and marriage is a legitimate desire, Also, desiring for money, gains is a legitimate desire. This is why these three signs of the zodiac stand for desires. Only Saturn exalts in Libra which denotes desires. The desire to do something is karma — whose chief indicator is Saturn, That is why he exalts in a sign signifying desire, Moreover, these are West direction signs which point to desires coupled with action Linking Vedas and Astrology 41 Coming to the last division of moksha, these are North direction signs. Cancer is where Jupiter exalts. Jupiter stands for nobility, religion, teacher, preacher, praying, etc. Jupiter is the deva guru and is the life-breath of every individual. His location in the zodiac will go to determine the bent of the individual, In Scorpio, Ketu exalts and he is the mokshakaraka, Venus the artistic and talented planet exalts in Pisces, the last sign of the zodiac. Pisces is an intuitional sign, While we are clear about the roles of Jupiter and Ketu, how can we say that a planet like Venus signifies moksha? Would this not sound strange? It must be noted that Venus stands exalted in Pisces because of two reasons —one, that it represents the feet of the kalapurusha (Lord Vishnu). Goddess Lakshmi, his consort, is always at the feet of the Lord and, therefore, she is most powerful there. Besides, Pisces is capable of producing teachers, poets, lawyers, etc., which are noble professions requiring much versatility to deal with various subjects and a tremendous imaginative power. Versatility and imaginative powers are found in abundance in the planet Venus. Moreover, the 12th sign of the natural zodiac stands for not only moksha, but also comforts of all kinds which only Venus is capable of giving. Itmust be clearly understood that moksha does not mean that the person would spend his time thinking only about God. It is quite possible that the person may be involved in worldly work but may be content with it or may be adopting a detached outlook towards the fruits of profession while being in the profession. Therefore, the term moksha should be understood in that context. There is one more doubt that arises as to why we are considering exaltation positions rather than the signs owned by the planets. For example, Jupiter owns Sagittarius and Pisces. Should his role not be analysed on this basis rathera2 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career than exaltation power? Sagittarius stands for dharma and Pisces for moksha. This combination is very much suitable for Jupiter since he stands for dharmic activity as well as for moksha. Venus owns Taurus and Libra which signify treasury and sex relations. This also describes his role very well. Mercury stands for desires and service besides enemies by virtue of owning the 3rd house and 6th house of the natural zodiac, Gemini and Virgo. He also gives communicative skills (3rd house). Mars is the owner of Aries and Scorpio which are dharmic and moksha signs. However, Mars is a planet signifying much activity. Therefore, his exaltation sign works much better than these two signs. Likewise Saturn owns the house of Capricorn (artha) and Aquarius (Kama) which means work with a eye towards satisfying desires. Sun exalting in Aries but owning Leo, both dharmic signs gives no contradictory role for him. However, Moon owns Cancer but exalts in Taurus. Just like Mars, his role in Taurus is better explained than in Cancer since Moon by itself gives better results in the former sign. Therefore, we see that apart from Moon and Mars, the role of the planets can also be described having regard to the ownership signs. For the sake of uniformity of approach we have gone by what our sages have said - the planet is most powerful in his exaltation sign. Therefore, we have considered the exaltation signs only. Analysing Charts Using This Principle In analysing charts using this principle, we can adopt the following procedure: a) Locate the signs which contain the maximum number of planets. Look at what kind of sign they are and thereby come to a broad conclusion as to what the thrust of the individual is going to be. Linking Vedas and Astrology 43 b) Look at the position of Jupiter, the life force, and determine in a similar manner the thrust of the individual. Jupiter in a West direction sign points to the person having desires. ©) Look at the Position of Saturn to determine the work to be done which will ultimately determine his karma, Look at lagna, lagnadipathi and the Moon for the ‘strength of the chart and the basic characteristic of the individual. @d) These principles are illustrated in the charts given in the subsequent chapters. However, you would have noted that we have to take into consideration various factors before coming to a conclusion which requires practice and ix Practice and intuit on the part of the astrologer. ua5 PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF OUR THEORETICAL ANALYSIS Introduction Now we come to the most important part of our analysis and that is to see how we interpret the professional/business prospects of any native. In our preceding chapters, we have given some general combinations which are capable of producing certain results. We will have to see as to how these combinations work in practice though we have already shown the reader some illustrations. Moreover, the timing of the results is often crucial. Dasa and bhukthi system is the most widely used system. Transits are used only as a subsidiary tool to the dasa and bhukthi system. But it is quite possible that by observing the transit of Saturn and Jupiter wwe will be able to come to stunning conclusions that may not be possible by looking at merely the dasa and bhukthi since the latter may extend to more than a year. Let us take an example before we analyse charts in depth to show the readers how transits can be used independently. The native wanted to know the results of 1995. He is currently running Saturn bhukthi in Jupiter dasa. Saturn is transiting Aquarius and Jupiter is transiting Scorpio. Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 43 EXampte 9 | Sun | Lagna ‘Venus Mercury Mars Rahu Jupiter RASI Ketu Saturn Moon, ‘Thrust of the Individual a) Venus, Sun and Rahu are located in North direction signs, signifying moksha. b) Mars, Mercury and Jupiter (life force) are located in West, signifying desires. ©) Satur, Ketu and Moon are located in South direction, denoting artha, 4) Majority of planets being in artha and kama signs means the person would be actively engaged in a profession to satisfy his desires. Watch the position of Saturn, Moon and Jupiter being in artha and kama signs. Moreover, Mars the lagnadipathi, is in the signs of desires.46 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Results of Conventional Analysis a) Satur is in the 10th house and, therefore, the bhukthi will give him professional results. b) Jupiter is in the 11th house and, therefore, there will be gains. ©) Since Jupiter is transiting the 3rd house from Moon, results will be evil but the same will be checked since Satum is in the 6th house from Moon, 4) The major lord being well placed, professional earnings are indicated though not as much as the previous year when Jupiter was transiting the 2nd house from Moon. Now let us see our approach to transit results: a) Jupiter is transiting Scorpio. In the same direction is located Sun, Venus and Rahu. This would mean that, the native has chances of acquiring considerable wealth from government sources as seen by the Sun, Venus and Rahu combination, Moreover, he will get a huge piece of landed property as seen by the Venus and Rahu combination. Rahu will make the native work extremely hard b) Saturn is transiting over the sign where Jupiter, Mars and Mercury are located. This will give the native a tremendous boost to the professional prospect since Jupiter's aspect will fall on Saturn, However, the combination of Mars and Mercury may make the native face some professional difficulties such as differences of opinion with friends which will be sorted out because of Jupiter’s aspect. ©) The native would be able to build upon his assets but hard money may not be available since Moon is Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis a7 aspecting the combination of Sun and Venus. Moon’s aspect over Venus is seen to rob the person of money in some form or the other. You will note that the latter analysis is more pinpointed and is able to give more details by just looking at the Rasi chart. Moreover, conclusion (d) reached in the conventional analysis does not prove valid in the instant case. While it may be argued that a look at the Dasama chart may provide ‘more accurate analysis, the author is only trying to prove that, an indepth analysis of the Rasi chart alone would be able to give the person adequate information even without going into dasa and bhukthi results as well as divisional charts. Some of the Nadi shastras available here like Saptharishi Vakya, Nandi Nadi ete. highlight this principle. Aspects to be Considered a) Look at the sign in which Saturn in posited. See the planets that are located alongwith him. b) Look at the signs in the same direction as the sign in which Saturn is located and see if any planets are located there. ©) Asaresult of ‘a’ and *b’, you will get a combination which will the basis of your prediction. 4) The second house from Satum stands for the earnings and progress in profession. Location of Venus and Jupiter is a vouchsafe for good earnings. Location of Mars or Ketu is an indication of hurdles in profession. e) Look at the 7th house from Saturn. The planet/s in the 7th house is/are capable of giving the strongest aspect on Saturn even more than the 2nd, or Sth or 9th signs. {) The 12th house from Saturn also shows the comfort levels in the profession and should also be considered.48 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career 8) Look at the transit of Saturn and Jupiter to predict professional and personal changes. After all, man is one indivisible entity and his personal life will have a definite bearing on his professional life and vice versa, All the above aspects are to be considered from the Rasi chart alone. As a measure of contrast, we will also be analysing the 10th house and the lagna and lagnadipathi to show you the different approaches that are available, However, our concentration would be basically on our approach detailed above. EXaMPLe 10 Jupiter ® Ketu RASI Mercury Sun Venus [_Rahu Moon | Satum | Lagna Mars The native was born on 29.1.54. and had 2 months of Satur dasa at birth, anaes The arrangement of planets starting from Lagna is Saturn, Mars, Moon, Rahu, Vi i Sum) , Venus, Sun, Mercury, Jupiter Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 49 Career a) Saturn is exalted in Libra and very powerful. There are no planets in Aquarius or Gemini, so Satur is alone. b) Saturn is aspected by retrogade Jupiter in Taurus. We have to take into account the fact that a retrogade planet will be looking at Aries and therefore the 7th aspect falls. This is the most powerful aspect. ©) Saturn in Libra gives a luxurious profession and aspected by Jupiter gives good respect and earnings. This is capable of giving independent profession. 4) The 2nd house from Saturn is occupied by Moon and Mars which are enemies of Saturn. Moreover, Ketu is located in Cancer in the same direction of this combination. This combination is a pointer to doing trading in agricultural-related products. Since Scorpio is a watery sign, trading across seas is possible. There is a definite probability of stoppage in business due to this combination ©) Lagna is Virgo, a natural trading-cum-business sign. Moreover, there is an interchange between Saturn and Venus. Therefore, itis as if Saturn comes to Capricom. to join Sun, Mercury and Rabu. ) The 10th lord Mercury is located in an earthy sign Capricom pointing to an active business life. 2) As many as five planets are in signs of artha while Saturn is in the house of desires. The other planets are in the moksha direction. Majority shows worldy activity for attainment of desires. The location of Moon and Ketu in one direction in a moksha sign has us tendencies to the native.30 h) Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career ) Since all the major factors point to business, we can say that the person would be trading in commodities. The person is actually engaged in export business of various commodities. Career Prospects a) Saturn gets interchanged with Venus and thereby loses his power to be exalted since he goes to his own sign, Capricorn. Moreover, as per ‘d’ above, we have pointed out to problems in profession. b) The person was doing very well in the business and continues to do so mainly due to Jupiter’s aspect on, Saturn even after the exchange. Moreover, after the exchange, Saturn is with Mercury and Rahu besides Sun, This has ensured good business prospects. c) Because of the Moon, Mars and Ketu combination in the 2nd house to Saturn, serious problem was caused resulting in financial crisis. Moon, being debilitated, shows a business relation which will cheat the native, and this is exactly what happened. However, due to Jupiter’s aspect, the business was put in place agai This person (Example 11) was born on 29.3.65 with Mars dasa balance of 3 years and one month. Career a) b) °) Saturn is located in Aquarius alongwith Moon. There are no planets in Gemini or Libra. ‘Satur is aspected by Mars from the 7th sign. Mercury located in the East forms a combination with Mars in the East. Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis st EXAmpLe 11 8) RASI Ketu ‘This combination is one of Satum with Moon, Mars and Mercury giving trading abilities. The person will have considerable acumen due to the Moon and Mercury combination. Lagna is Gemini with Lagnadipathi in Aries, a fiery sign. This gives the native intellect and the ability to pursue an active profession. ) The 10th house is Pisces with Sun and Venus exalted having interchange with Jupiter who is blemished with the presence of Rabu. Venus is a planet of finance. The 10th lord is also located in Taurus which is a sign of treasury and money.32 8) h) a} k) Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Three planets—Sun, Venus and Ketu are located in the North direction sign (moksha). Jupiter and Rahu are in the South direction (artha). Moon and Satum are in the West (desires). Mars and Mercury in the East are dharmic signs. Lagna is a West direction sign Gemini and the positions of Moon and Jupiter being in desires and worldy activities point to a life of worldly activity for attainment for desires. The various combinations point out to a person who is an intellectual doing trading business. In actuality, the person is a chartered accountant, trading in shares and stocks. The combination of Moon and Saturn opposed by Mars is very ominous as itis sure to create problems in, one’s profession. In fact, when Saturn was transiting ‘Aquarius in 1994, he was receiving the aspect of Mars, from Leo, with Moon also located in Aquarius. The person was a victim of cheating represented by this Moon. He lost heavily but the presence of Jupiter transiting in Libra at that time in the same direction of Saturn was the sole saving factor and he could barely tide over the crisis. The year 1995 would have been a troublesome year for the native since Jupiter transits over Ketu with Sun and Venus located in a trine. Though Jupiter aspects this combination, Ketu and Venus combination can cause quarrels with wife. Moreover, the Mercury and Mars combination normally causes hardships in married life since the two are deadly enemies. Because of the basic chart showing Mars’ aspect over Satur, and Saturn's combination with Moon it is quite advisable for the native not to do independent business Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 3 even though Venus is located in the 2nd sign to Saturn. However, because of Venus’ presence and also the fact, that Jupiter comes to Pisces by interchanging with Venus, the person will be able to head organisations. Examete 12 Moon Sun | Satum | Mars Venus | Mercury Jupiter Rahu RASI Ketu Lagna oh The person was born on 20.4.44 with balance of Saturn dasa of 13 years and 3 months. Career a) Saturn is located in Taurus, a sign signifying wealth and treasury. b) In the same direction of Saturn is located Ketu in Capricom indicating struggles in profession c) The owner of Saturn’s sign Venus is exalted and located with Moon in Pisces. It is fortified by Jupiter's54 a) 8) h) Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career aspect from Cancer and, moreover, Jupiter and Moon’s exchange indicate a combination of Jupiter and Venus. Lagnadipathi is Mars located in Gemini, an intellectual sign having an interchange with Mercury located in Aries. Four planets—Jupiter, Rahu, Moon and Venus—are located in North direction signs signifying moksha. However, Satur is in the sign of artha alongwith Ketu, in the same direction. Mars is in the house of desires. Sun and Mercury are in the house of dharma. The cumulative analysis leads one to think that the person would be dealing in money and be an intellectual but ‘would have lost interest in his profession. This person is a chartered accountant engaged in worldly activities (Satum in Taurus, an artha sign) but is adopting a detached outlook towards life (four planets in moksha sign). The question that arises is whether this person can have independent practice. Because of the location of Saturn with Ketu, the person cannot have an independent practice as a chartered accountant. Moreover, Mars is located in the 2nd sign to Saturn, indicating no promotions in his professional career. The person is employed in a company as an accountant, Will the person do any other business? The exchange of Mercury and Mars means that Mercury will come to Gemini and Mars will go to Aries. This combination means both the planets will become very powerful. Since Saturn will have Mercury in the 2nd house to him as a result of this exchange, the ability to do Prac i k) exal tical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 55 business and trade is indicated. The native is engaged in trading business. The Sun and Mars combination in the 12th house to Saturn means that there is no peace in the career life of the native though he has an independent trading business. One important Parasari principle is that when the lagnadipathi is located in the 8th house, the person may be learned but his life will be miserable. This is, well reflected in this chart. The exaltations of three planets—Sun, Venus and Jupiter—have stood the native in good stead as regards money for which he has no problem, In spite of the three exalting planets, why has this native not become a very big figure? The reason is that Saturn combines, with Ketu which does not allow the native to have progress in his career. Moreover, Mars has Rahu in the next house which comes in the way of his leading a normal married life. Mars stands for marital bond and Rahu is his deadly enemy. Even when Mars gets exehanged with Mercury, he has to contend with Saturn in the 2nd house. These combinations ensure no peace whether in personal or professional life. However, the exaltations ensure that he has no want of money. One would be, therefore, able to see that while mining charts for profession, we must also look at the other factors which though may be personal will still come in the Sins way of the person trying to be successful in his career. ce this chart belongs to a living person, we have not elaborated on certain other details which would go to buttress the fact that the exchange between Jupiter and Moon56 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career has not helped the native in his personal life. The readers may ponder over this. Exampce 13 ean ual Moon | Rahu | Jupiter Lagna Mercury Satu ® RASI Sun Ketu | Mars | Venus The person was born on 19-8-65 with the balance of Sukra dasa of around 4 years. He is running Rahu dasa and Satum bhukthi. Career a) Saturn is in his own sign but retrogade. Satu here also happens to be lagnadipathi. b)_ In the same direction of Saturn is located Jupiter and Mars. While Mars is sure to trouble the native, Jupiter's aspect will always save the native in his career. ) Satum is opposed by his deadly enemy, Sun. a) 8) Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 7 Since Saturn is retrogade, he comes to Capricorn where he is aspected by Mercury in the 7th and has Venus and Rahu in the same direction in Taurus and Virgo. The signs being intellectual, the person will certainly have an intellectual bent of mind and will be research- oriented. While Sun and Mars have given the person a basic training in science, Saturn’s retrogression made him change his place wherein the aspect of Venus, Rahu and Mercury are found. This has made him a chartered accountant also, Note that Saturn and Jupiter are basically in West direction signs signifying desires. Moon and Sun are in dharmic signs. However, Rahu and Venus are in the South direction signifying artha. Mercury and Ketu are in the moksha signs. Majority planetary positions show worldly activity with emphasis on satisfaction of desires. While he had initial hiccups in finding himself a career, Jupiter’s aspect ensured that he was employed in a commercial concem. He has now changed his job to consulting, keeping in line with the fact that airy and intellectual signs are involved in his career combination. This case also illustrates the inherent conflict between intellectual avocation and practical avocation. If Saturn were not in retrogression, the person would have followed only an intellectual and research- oriented profession, probably in subjects related to science. However, because Saturn goes retrogade, Mercury (from the 7th sign)and Venus and Rahu aspect this combination from earthy signs which are very practical, this has made him choose a career in commercial concerns58 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career h) Note the presence of Ketu in the 10th house which has in no small measure contributed to his initial instability in his career. NOTE: Kindly study Charts 14 and 15 closely since the persons were born within a gap of7 days and their charts are very similar but see the substantial difference in the careers. This example will show you why you should use Parasari principles as well as take the importance of lagnadipathi into account besides considering the principles behind Nadi shastras. Exampce 14 Ketu Jupiter RASI Moon Lagna Rabu | Venus | Satum | — Sun Mars Mercury The person (Example 14) was born on 6.10.54 with the balance of Sun dasa of 2 years and 7 months. Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 39 Career a) Saturn is exalted in Libra and located alongwith Mercury. In the same direction is located Ketu. The signs involved are airy and intellectual signs. b) Lagnadipathi is Jupiter who is exalted with Venus located in the same Northern direction. Jupiter gets the aspect of Moon. ©) Lagnais a fiery sign with Rahu and Mars located there. 4) The combination is one of intellectual as well as fiery argumentative work represented by lagna and Mars located there. Jupiter and Venus are in moksha signs, (North direction), Mars, Rahu in dharmic signs (East), Sun and Moon in artha (South), Saturn, Mercury and Ketu in kama signs (West). Majority in South and West give the person worldly activity for satisfying desires. €) This combination of Saturn, Mercury and Ketu has made the person a lawyer. Career Prospects ) The location of Venus in the 2nd house from Saturn with Jupiter also aspecting the 2nd house from Satur has ensured that the person would carn substantial income. However, Ketu’s location in a trine from Saturn has been the cause of a rather late start in the profession. 2) Sun located in the 12th house from Saturn has ensured ‘government contacts. Sun being very powerful in the 10th house has also made Saturn (profession) struggle abit before taking off.60 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career h) Saturn's transit into Pisces from where the combined influences of Jupiter, Venus and Sun would be available will make the native come into the limelight and he will be able to earn even more substantially. This can take place only after 1996 since in that year Jupiter will transit natal Rahu and Mars position which would give the native some health problems. Examete 15 Lagna_| Moon Ketu Jupiter RASI Mars Rahu | Venus | Satum | Sun Mercury ‘The person (Example 15) was bon on 13.10.54 with the balance of Ketu mahadasa of 3 months and 22 days. Career a) Satur is exalted in Libra with Mercury and Ketu in the same direction. The combination is the same as in the previous chart, Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis o ») ) a) 8) Moon casts its strong aspect on Saturn from Aries. Lagna is Pisces, a conventional sign, and Jupiter is exalted with Venus in the same direction. Mars who is, exalted aspects Jupiter. ‘The overwhelming aspect of Moon as well as the lagna, being Pisces has given the native thinking abilities. Consequent to this combination, the person is capable of being an advisor (Jupiter) in practical subjects (Mars) related to business or trade (Mercury). The person is an advisor to many companies in strategic business planning. Jupiter’s aspect makes the person give advice in education-oriented subjects. Note that the position of most planets in South and West direction signs gives the person worldly activity. The difference between Charts 14 and 15 is that the lagna has changed and Mars has become more powerful by being exalted in Capricom. This has given, acareer other than law. Career Prospects h) id Just as in Chart 14, the location of Venus in the 2nd house to Saturn with Jupiter aspecting Venus has given the person no problem regarding earnings. However, Ketu’s aspect over Saturn has given the person many a change in career. The aspect of exalted Mars over Jupiter (unlike in Chart 14) has made the person egoistic leading to frequent quarrels with others. This has come in the way of him having a regular set of clients.cy Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career EXAMPLE 16 Sun | Lagna Venus Mercury Mars Rahu Jupiter RASI Ketu Saturn The person was born on 2.3.62 with Moon dasa balance of 5 years and 4 months. Career a) Satur is located in Capricorn, an earthy sign showing practical avocation. Located alongwith is Ketu, indicating struggles. Moon is located in a trine in Virgo, a practical and business-oriented sign. 'b) Lagna is Aries, a fiery sign, and the lagnadipathi Mars is located with Mercury and Jupiter showing intellectual avocation ©) This combination shows that the person would have an avocation related to movement (Saturn with Moon in earthy signs) which requires intellectual knowledge Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 6 (Mercury and Jupiter). Mercury and Jupiter represent accounting and banking besides law. Note the presence of most planets in artha and kama signs signifying worldly activity. The position of Moon and. Jupiter as well as Saturn in such signs also shows the thrust of the individual, d) The person is a merchant banker who is a qualified chartered accountant and cost accountant. Career Prospects ©) With Saturn located with Ketu and Moon, difficulties in professional field are definitely indicated. However, ‘we see that Jupiter is located in the 2nd house to Saturn, capable of giving the person respect and money in career. {) At the time when Satur transited Aquarius in 1993- 94, the person decided to go on his own. At this time, Saturn was transiting natal Jupiter position, meaning the native was going to get promotion, respect and money in profession. This is exactly what happened. Moreover, in such a transit, exalted Venus is located in the 2nd to Satur, This assures smooth earnings. 2) Ifyou analyse the typical dasa system, the person was changing from Rahu to Jupiter dasa and, therefore, one would be able to clearly conclude that there would be very good changes in fortune consequent to the position of Jupiter in the chart. The person (Example 17) was born on 5.11.57 with the balance of Mercury dasa of 2 years and 3 months. Career a) Saturn is located in Scorpio aspected by Moon from Pisces in the same direction, Jupiter aspects this Moon.Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Exampte 17 Moon | Ketu Lagna RASI Rahu Mars Venus | Satum | Mercury] Jupiter Sun b)_Lagnadipathi is Mercury who is located alongwith °) d) ‘Sun, Mars and Rahu, While Scorpio by itself would give work related to machinery, metals, land, etc., one should not forget the aspect of Moon from Pisces and Jupiter located in South direction sign Virgo. Pisces is a spiritual sign and is capable of also producing lawyers, medical men, etc. as per our analysis in the preceding chapter. According to Dr B.V. Raman, the combination of Sun and Rahu can give medical men. We see this combination with Mars in the 12th house to Saturn. While the person can have so many professions, we see that Saturn is located in the 6th house which relates Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 65 to debts, diseases etc. Keeping these factors in mind, the probability is that the person is likely to have a medical profession, The person is a doctor. Since Sun is not powerful, the prospects of the person becoming a surgeon is not, possible. Therefore, the person is a physician. Note the fact that most of the planets are located in, West direction (4 planets). Jupiter is in South (artha). ‘Moon and Satum are in the North direction but lagna is, in a West-oriented sign. This gives worldly activity. Career Prospects 8) h) i Venus located in the 2nd sign to Saturn assures the person of money but Ketu is also located in the same direction as Venus. Therefore, in the future, the person has to ensure that his earnings are not frittered away for worthless causes. The person has struggled in profession since Saturn has his deadly enemies Sun and Mars in the 12th sign. However, the presence of Rahu and Mercury has helped in subduing this combination. Jupiter’s location in the 11th house to Saturn is an additional factor for earnings, more so since it aspects Moon which forms a combination with Saturn (being in the same Northern direction). Readers may also note that this chart has benefic planets in the 4th, 7th and 10th houses — Jupiter, Venus and increasing Moon (Moon moving away from Sun). This has in no small measure contributed to the strength of the chart. It would be interesting to note that in this case, the person had to go through lots of trials and tribulations in his Sun dasa but the beginningPractical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 0 66 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career b) Moon and Jupiter are located in the 12th house to of Moon dasa saw his career strengthen considerably. Saturn. Jupiter’s aspect shows a comfortable start to Jupiter’s transit over Saturn in 1994-95 saw the person Pare get a change in place with his income more than ; ay ‘ doubling. This is one more instance how we can use ©) Lagna is Libra and the owner Venus is in a fiery sign the transit principles alongwith or exclusive of the dasa Atiga UB SRBES FE Ulery winnie stars bhukthi system as the readers may desire. 4) Mars throws his aspect on Saturn. EXamre 18 ©) The preponderance of Mars and fiery signs point to engineering or factory-related work. Jupiter in the 12th Ten house points to a lot of intellectual input being put into 7 the job. Note the fact that though most of the planets un |--Venus | Mars May are in the North direction signs, the person is engaged in worldly activity not related to religion because of the interchange between Venus and Mars and their aspect over Saturn. Moreover, lagna is a sign of desires. However, the person conducts his career with RASI utmost honesty as seen by the preponderance of moksha signs. 1) The person was qualified as an engineer-cum-MBA. He is an expert in software engineering. Career Prospects Satum | Jupiter | Lagna Rahu 8) The aspect of Venus ina trine to Saturn with Jupiter in Moon the12th house to Saturn has assured the person of steady earnings beginning from his 24th year. Ve that ‘The person was born on 28.3.59 with the balance of SSS ee ee eee Mars will come to Aries which being located in the Stara dessce abot Loveae same direction of Saturn will put hurdles to his Career professional growth. a) Satur is located in a fiery but benefic sign of Jupiter. h) Because of this exchange, the person, while being able Venus is in a trine to this in Aries. However, Venus is, to eam very well and enjoy promotions, has not been having an exchange with Mars. Fiery signs involved entirely happy with his career growth. show a career in law or engineering.68 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career i) With Saturn transiting Aries sometime after another 3 years, the person would be able to get favourable job positions. Moreover, Jupiter’s transit over Saturn in 1996 is sure to provide the person with a firm footing in career prospects and give him a promotion. (The prediction relating to promotion proved to be true.) EXaMPLe 19 ‘Moon Mars | Lagna Mercury | Sun Rahu | Jupiter Saturn Venus RASI inaitadoss Ketu The person was born on 20.4.66 with the balance Mercury dasa of 2 years and 5 months. c ‘areer a) Saturn is located in Pisces, a conventional sign pointing to medicine, law or accountancy besides religion. Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis C b)_ Saturn is located alongwith Mercury and Moon with Ketu in the same Northern direction sign. Mercury signifies accounts and Ketu signifies law. ©) Jupiter is in exchange with Mercury from Gemini. ‘Therefore, the combination can be read as Saturn plus Jupiter plus Moon and Ketu, 4) Lagna is Taurus with Rahu located there. Venus is the lagnadipathi located in Saturn’s sign. Taurus and Venus signify finance. Note that most of the planets are located in moksha signs, However, Jupiter is in West direction sign with Venus in the same direction and Rahu and lagna in artha signs. This gives the person worldly activity. But the presence of the North direction signs and the fact that Jupiter and Mercury are interchanged would ensure that during the second transit of Saturn over Pisces and the opening of his Sun dasa would take the person away from profession and towards more religious practices (after interchange, Jupiter comes to Pisces, a spiritual sign, and Sun is located in the 12th house of the chart). ©) The preponderance of factors show a career in accounts or law. The person is a chartered accountant having legal practice. Career Prospects f) Satum is located alongwith Jupiter and Moon (Jupiter comes to Pisces after exchange with Mercury). This points to an independent profession. Moreover, Venus is located in the 12th house to Saturn showing a comfortable profession. Additionally, Rahu in lagna always causes the person to seek for independence.70 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career 2) The above factors have contributed to the person having an independent practice. However, Ketu’s aspect over Saturn is making the native possess a detached outlook towards his profession. This combination is certainly not favourable but is countered by Jupiter/Mercury’s presence. h) The exchange of 2nd and 11th lords as per Sage Parasara gives dhana yoga after marriage. This is set to operate in his Sun dasa commencing in 1996. At this time Saturn will transit Pisces capable of giving him ‘many a professional change due to the confluence of four planets located in the same Northern direction. ‘Whether the readers would take the Parasari system of dasas or the transit system of Satum is best left to their judgement but both apply equally well. (The prediction proved true—the person was married in May 1996.) i) This chart shows Jupiter in the 2nd house outside the Rahu and Ketu circuit. This is called apoorna kalasarpa yoga. The person would always be under pressure to choose between profession and ethereal things. Keeping in mind the fact that Jupiter during transit would come first to Cancer wherefrom Ketu is located in the same direction in the 5th house, the person’s ambition in life would be mokshasadhana, The person (Example 20) was born on 8.7.59 with the balance of 3 years Satum dasa. Career a) Saturn is located in a fiery sign of Sagittarius. It is opposed by Sun, his dire enemy, from Gemini, an intellectual sign. Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 7 Exampe 20 Ketu Sun ‘Lagna Mercury Moon RASI Venus Mars Saturn Jupiter ®} — Rahu b) In Leo is located Mars, his enemy, and Venus, his friend. This is in the same East direction as Saturn. Jupiter is retrogade in Libra which is a Western sign. The lagna is Gemini with Mercury in Cancer with Moon and Ketu in a trine. This gives a very sharp intellect, ‘The career is likely to be in some engineering field or in the field of show business as seen by Venus in Leo and Jupiter (lord of Saturn’s sign) in Libra. The 10th house is Pisces with Ketu in it. Jupiter, its lord is located in Libra which points to luxury or show business. It would be interesting to note that the planets are distributed mainly between dharmic signs and moksha signs. However, Jupiter and Sun arenR Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career located in signs signifying desires while Rabu is in a sign of artha. This has resulted in the person’s starting of religious activities but turning to worldly career (note that lagna is also a West direction sign signifying desires) . 1) The person is having a career in marketing . See how ‘we have to weigh the pros and cons from each angle before we come to a conclusion. Career Prospects g) The presence of Sun in the 7th sign to Satum and Mars in the same direction as Saturn will mar career prospects. The only saving grace is the presence of Venus in the same direction as Saturn. h) This has resulted in the native facing innumerable hurdles in his career though he has not been desperately short of money. Note also the fact that there are no natural benefics in any kendra sthana from lagna. i) Jupiter is retrogade and going towards Rahu located in: Virgo. This has given him commercial instincts but since Rahu also indicates a demon, the person ha deliberately landed himself into difficult positions. i) Jupiter's transit over Satu in 1996 will see him go married and his profession would also be able to tak off. (The prediction proved to be true —the person wi married in February 1996 and thereafter he got a job.) The person (Example 21) was bom on 12.8.30 with t balance of Jupiter dasa at birth being 4 years. Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis a EXxampte 21 Moon Rahu Mars Jupiter Lagna Sun RASI Mercury, Saturn ® Ketu Venus Career a). Satur is located in a fiery sign in the Easter direction. Saturn happens to be the lagnadipathi. In the same direction are located Mercury and Rahu. Mercury stands for intelligence and Rahu, hard work. Fiery signs can give law or factory work. b) Mars, a fiery planet, aspects Saturn from Taurus and Jupiter aspects from Gemini. ©) Since Saturn is retrogade, he will go into Scorpio which is a sign known for machinery and metals. From there he gets the 7th aspect of Mars. 4d) The predominance of Mars and fiery signs points to a work relating to machinery and factory. Note the fact" Vedic Nedi Astrology & Career that lagna is a sign of desires with Jupiter in the sign of desires alongwith Ketu in the same direction. Three other planets are in dharmic signs (East direction). Moon and Sun are in moksha signs (North direction). Mars is in the artha (South direction). This shows a man doing his work according to dharma but still engaged in worldly activities. €) The person was working as an automobile engineer in a factory. Career Prospects f) Aspect of Jupiter over Saturn assures success. However, Saturn’s aspect over Jupiter means considerable hard work. The person had a successful career over a span of 30 years. 8) Aspect of Mars over Satur did not allow the person to rise to very high levels in the organisation. He rose to the position of a manager but could not go any further. h) Jupiter and Saturn in mutual opposition normally indicate a person wedded to work and makes the person straightforward in his working environment. ‘The person cannot enter into clandestine arrangements to make money. This is so with the present case also. ‘The person (Example 22) was born on 11.7.63 with the balance of Saturn dasa of 16 years, 8 months and 13 days. Career a) Satum is located in Virgo which is a sign known for business and trading. In the same direction are located Rahu, Jupiter and Venus. b) Lagna is Taurus with lagnadipathi being Venus, also located there, signifying treasury. Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 7s ExaMee 22 Lagna | Sun Jupiter | Mars Venus Moon Ketu Mere’ RASI 1 Rahu Saturn ©) The person is likely to have a trading concer and is d) a) likely to have good profits due to the aspect of Jupiter and Venus. Rahu’s aspect may give some factory- related work. Self-employment is likely since Jupiter and Venus aspect Satum. See the fact that lagna is an artha sign with Venus, Saturn , Rahu and Jupiter ‘occupying artha signs. This denotes worldly activity. ‘The person is doing business by having a concern which manufactures chemicals (Rahu) and is also engaged in trading. Career Prospects Business success is ensured with the aspect of friendly planets over Saturn. Jupiter, Venus and Rahu aspect over Saturn ensuring copious wealth which will flow in almost uninterrupted,16 b) ce) Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career The lord of the sign in which Saturn is located is Mercury who is alongwith Moon and Ketu giving the native a very sharp mind. Since signs in the North will, directly face signs in the South, Saturn will be directly aspected by this combination giving some frustrations in business environment though there is regular flow of trading profits. ‘One more point to be considered is that the 2nd house from Saturn is Libra which is aspected by Sun and Mars from Gemini (being in the same direction). This, makes the person work very hard for money. The combination of Mars and location of Mercury, Moon and Ketu would show domestic unrest coming in the way of business prospects. EXAMPLE 23 Jupiter Rahu RASL Moon Lagna Mars Ketu Mereury | Sun Saturn Venus Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis n Career a) Saturn is located in Virgo, a commecial sign. In the b) 4) same direction are located Mars and Moon. It can be vouchsafed that the person’s career would have faced upheavals. Ketu is located in the 12th house to Saturn. However, in the same direction as Ketu are Venus and Mercury showing a comfortable position as regards profession. Since points ‘a’ and ‘b’ are contradictory, we will examine the 2nd house from Saturn. The house is Libra aspected by Guru and Rahu which are in the same Western direction. It seems to point out to respect and earnings which will go down generations. The Guru and Rahu combination as per our principles indicates a master. The person would also be able to hide his emotions and will have masking capabilities. This combination also results in thriving for independence. Lagnadipathi is Sun, located in Mars’s house while Mars is with Moon showing the person’s bent of mind towards luxurious things like hotels, catering, cinema, ete. The 10th lord is Venus in Jupiter’s sign alongwith Mercury. Jupiter, the lord of Venus’s sign, is with Rahu, showing worldly avocations. The sum and substance of this analysis show struggles in profession but the person would be able to achieve comfort levels after 31 years when Saturn reaches Libra in his second round when he gets the aspect of Jupiter and Rahu from Libra, The person will have a8B 8) Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career luxurious profession where he can do something independent and will be able to hide his emotions. Masking abilities are related to cinema acting. Note also that as many as five planets are located in West or South direction signifying desires and worldly activity (Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu, Mars and Moon). As per our Principles, work indicator Saturn, mind indicator Moon and life-force Jupiter are all in worldly signs showing worldly activity. ‘The person is a very successful cinema artiste after being an ordinary bus conductor. Career Prospects h) h) The Jupiter and Rahu combination casting its aspect over the 2nd house from Saturn gives tremendous depths of wealth. However, the Mars and Moon combination being in the same direction as Saturn is capable of giving tremendous tension to the person and attempts breaks and frustrations to his career. ‘The person would commence Saturn dasa after a couple of years which can take him to dizzy heights of power but the person should be ever ready for the fall which Saturn is so likely to give. Nevertheless, this person would be able to do substantial good to the people at large, political or otherwise. The transit of Saturn over Pisces wherein Sun will be located in the same direction and Saturn will oppose the transit, and the transit of Jupiter over natal Moon and Mars position with Saturn in the same direction will give substantial changes in the career of the native. Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis ~ EXAMPLE 24 Venus Mars Satum®} Rahu Jupiter Lagna Sun Mercury RASI Moon Ketu ‘The person was born on 28.7.66. Career a) Saturn is located in Pisces, a conventional sign b) ©) representing law, accounts, banking, and medicine. Sun, Mercury and Moon aspect from the North direction signs. Being retrogade, he goes to Aquarius wherein he gets the aspect of Jupiter, Mars, Venus and Ketu indicating treasury, wealth, respect but also some professional obstacles due to Mars’ and Ketu’s presence. Lagnadipathi is Moon located in Mars sign which is debilitated, The 10th lord Mars is located with Jupiter and Venus signifying banking and money.80 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career 4) A conventional profession dealing with money is located. Rahu’s presence in the 2nd house to Saturn without the aspect of Jupiter or Venus show working under an institution rather than an independent career. Note the presence of Jupiter, Venus, Mars and Ketu in the West direction signs (desires) with Saturn retrogading to such a sign. This shows predominance of desires that make the person work towards satisfying worldly desires. ©) The person is employed in a bank as a commercial executive eaming a very good sum of money. Career Prospects f) When Saturn was transiting Aquarius in 1993-94, it was predicted that the aspect of Ketu and Mars from Gemini and Libra would give the person disputes with his superiors and make him quit the job. However, the aspect of Jupiter and Venus would ensure that in the end he gets a better job and moves out of the present location. g) The person could not continue in his employment and went fo another job on a salary double the earings. It would be pertinent to note that he was running Rahu bhukthi in Venus dasa pointing out to a clear change in career due to Rahu’s presence in the 10th house. In the ashtakavarga cast for this individual, the profession house gets more than 30 points thereby strenghthening his prospects. This is by way of additional information to the readers who would be able to see the picture from a holistic point of view. Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 81 EXxAmpLe 25 Satum | Rahu Lagna Jupiter Mercury Sun RASI Venus Ketu Mars ‘The person was born on 8.8.67 (this chart has been taken from AM Vol.84 No.7). Career a) Saturn is in Pisces, indicating conventional professions like teaching, law, accountancy or medicine. b) In the same Northern direction as Saturn are Sun, Mercury and Jupiter showing intellectual profession (shown by Jupiter and Mercury) and he will come to light since Sun represents coming to fame. c)_Lagna is Gemini, an intellectual sign, with Mercury in the 2nd house alongwith Jupiter and Sun. Our observation in *b’ above holds good.2 d) ©) 8) Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career There is an exchange of planetary positions between Moon and Sun which means that Moon, Mercury and Jupiter will form an additional combination in Cancer. The 2nd house from Saturn is aspected by the combination of Rahu, Moon and Venus in the East direction, Mars and Ketu aspect the 2nd house from Satur. Mars plus Ketu show ego, arguments and law. Lagna, being a sign of desires, Moon in a dharmic sign with Venus and Mercury, the planets of business in North oriented sign, have given the man worldly activity but the fact remains that he would be working towards moksha given the congregation of 4 planets in the North direction. The indications are that the person is a lawyer which is confirmed by the author of the article. Itmay be of interest to note that the author in the article has analysed the charts from the dasamsa point of view and come to the same conclusions. Our approach may be taken as an additional tool for analysis, Please Note: Read the next two charts carefully since though the Lagna has changed, the two persons have got similar positions which can be explained only through directional influences of planets. Career a) b) Saturn is located in Gemini, an intellectual sign. ‘Satur has no combination with any other planet in the same direction, We look at the lord of Saturn sign Mercury which occupies Virgo in exaltation with Sun and Mars. Virgo is a commercial sign and Sun and Mars represent government concern. Ketu forms a trine with this Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 83 Exampe 26 4) ) Saturn Jupiter Rahu RASI Ketu Moon Venus Sun Mercury Mars Lagna combination indicating that Ketu joins this combination being in the same direction. Lagna is Scorpio with Mars as lagnadipathi occupying, Virgo alongwith Mercury and Sun. Our analysis in ‘b’ holds good. The 2nd house from Saturn has Guru and Rahu signifying a master. The person will be able to reach a very good position. ‘The preponderance of commercial and earthy signs signifiying desires and worldly activity would make this person work in a commercial concern in the government (Sun and Mars). Jupiter and Rahu will make him eam a good name and fame.84 Vedie Nadi Astrology & Career ) The person was a director in a public sector undertaking. EXAMPLE 27 Mars | Saturn Jupiter Rahu Ketu Moon Venus Lagna ‘Sun Mercury Career a) As in the previous chart, the combinations are absolutely similar. b) The two major differences are that Mars is in Taurus. Since this is in the same direction as Sun, Mercury and Ketu in earthy signs, the combination becomes the same as the earlier chart, Therefore, the conclusions reached will be the same. However, Mars is in the 12th to Saturn showing struggles before reaching a position. c) The other difference is lagna which is Libra. The lagnadipathi Venus is with Moon in Leo, a sign Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 85 showing royalty and showing government connections. d) Though lagna has changed, because of the directional influences of the planets, the person was also a director ofa public sector undertaking. This illustrates that our approach to the subject is in the right direction. ©) Because of Mars in the 12th house to Saturn, this person had to work his way up in the organisation. Kindly note that the above two charts have been taken from AM June 1995 and the actualities very clearly fit into our analysis. From the above two charts it will be crystal-clear that though lagna changes and the 10th house changes, the position of Saturn being the same and the other planets interacting in a similar manner, the persons have got similar employments. However, Mars having a relation to Saturn (being in the 12th which as per our theory denotes the comfort levels in employment) in the latter chart has shown that the person has struggled to come up. This also denotes hard work to the native. Let us examine the career prospects of the native below. This chart is also taken from AM June 95, Career Prospects a) We see Saturn located in Taurus, a sign of treasury and banking. Sun and Mercury alongwith Ketu in the same direction are located alongwith Satur. This shows that frustrations and disappointments may come to the native since Ketu and Sun are inimical to Satum. b) Jupiter and Venus are located in the 2nd house to Saturn aspected by Moon from the 7th therefrom. This,86 Vedie Nadi Astrology & Career Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 87 tanh 28 ©) The author writes that this person faced frustrations in career due to lack of timely promotion but he is Mars Satum | Jupiter occupying a high position. eee EXAMPLE 29 Sun ay Rah Moon Satum Lagna Jupiter RASI Ketu Lagna He RASI Moon RAD 12 Sun Mars shows plenty of earnings and a high position. Mercury | Venus However, Moon’s aspect over Venus deprives the person of a higher monetary status which he could have had. Career ©) Mars in the Northern direction sign alongwith Rahu a) Saturn is in Aries, a sign of machines and machinery. will see the opposite South direction sign where Saturn Jupiter is with Saturn. Rahu is in a trine therefrom, is located. While Mars looking at Saturn causes denoting hard work and labour. obstacles, Rahu is there to ensure that Mars is subdued. by AiR SBE VR Mapes Satie VDT RN ey d) Our analysis shows that the person would certainly while Mars denotes hard work and obstructions to reach a good position in his career but would not be Satum. able to get promotions in time due to Ketu’s presence. ‘ paid pater rea y= ER See the presence of most planets in West or South ° jee ee sai eee: direction pointing to a worldly career with an aim to oe m " 5 satisfy desires. 4) Lagna is Gemini with Mercury located alongwith Sun.88 d) °) Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career The preponderance of fiery signs show working in a factory-related environment and Mercury with Sun shows possible government connections. See the division of the chart into West-oriented signs (3, planets and lagna) and dharmic signs (3 planets) as also moksha signs (3 planets). This shows worldly activity with a balance struck between satisfaction of desires and self-contentment. The aspects of Jupiter and Venus will certainly ensure that the person would be able to command respect and earn money. However, Mars will ensure that the person sweats it out before he achieves success. The author who has analysed this chart in AM June 1995 tells us that this person reached a high position in, a public sector organisation after starting off as a clerk. Our analysis points to this conclusion. Examrte 30 Moon Mars Sun Mercury Ketu RASI Rahu Venus Jupiter Satu ® Lagna Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 89 This native was born on 10.7.60 with the balance of Saturn dasa at birth of 16 years, 11 months and 21 days. Career a) b) Saturn is in Sagittarius and is retrogade. Saturn in a sign of Jupiter is conjunet with Jupiter with Venus and Rahu in a trine therefrom in the same direction. This indicates profession plus respect plus money plus hard work. Jupiter's aspect makes smooth riding despite some hard work. This sign of Jupiter indicates business consultancy as well as law. Mars aspects Saturn from Taurus, a finance-oriented sign, Satum being retrogade even if he were to come to the previous sign, would receive Mars’s aspect. He would also form a trine with Sun, Moon and Mercury. ‘The Moon and Mercury combination gives good intelligence and being involved in the North direction, signs can give conventional professions like law and accounts, c)Lagna is a commercial sign Virgo and we have already studied the position of Mercury. 4) The possible professions arising from the above are law and accounts as well as consultancy. This is exactly what the person is doing. The preponderance of dharmic signs makes the person honest in his profession. The lagna, Mars and Ketu are in the South signs denoting artha. The person has been, therefore, in a worldly profession. Note the presence of three planets in the North direction which should point out to the fact that the person is content in his profession. The presence of Jupiter and Saturn in dharmic sign point out to worldly activity rather than renunciation,90 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis BT Career Prospects ©) The aspect of Jupiter and Venus over Saturn shows copious earnings and a position of comfort. However, Mars’ aspect is disturbing as it is responsible for causing the native to come down two steps after going in Leo, a sign standing for government. From the same direction, Jupiter and Ketu cast their glance from Sagittarius, Advisory callings in government cireles seems to be a possibility with a high position as up five steps. represented by Jupiter. Ketu’s presence is not favourable since the chances ofa smooth ride in career £) The retrogression of Saturn gives aspects of Mars, is ruled out. Moon in the 12th house to Saturn does not, Sun, Moon and Mercury. This shows that the native will look at things not entirely in line with his give peace to the person but being his own house, the profession of consultancy. Mars and Mercury have person would have a very strong mind. given him interest in trading and real estate, b) Lagna is Cancer with Moon in it. No specific Examrte 31 profession can be judged but Sun in the same direction, as Moon is capable of giving political power. ©) Saturn has Mars next to him showing struggles in Rahu profession but thereafter are located Venus and Mercury which means earnings after much struggle. Sun in Scorpio shows an ambitious and secretive soul. Lagi, 4) The chart shows an advisor to the government ane reaching a high position after constant struggles. eae Respect (Jupiter) comes to work (Saturn) after struggles (Ketu and Mars). See the presence of most, planets in dharmic signs and kama signs. This shows Sanur struggle between honesty and worldly desires. With Mars, Rahu, Venus and Mercury in the South and West signs, the person would work towards Jupiter | Sun} Venus | Mars satisfaction of desires. Keatu: Mereury ©) The person as you are well aware was the highest advisor (Prime Minister). A look at this chart would convince you that to have knowledge of how far the person would go in his profession, one may have to use additional tools like the strength of This is the horoscope of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career planets and houses (griha balas and bhava balas) besides considering the factors relating to lagna since this would point out the basic character of the individual. The purpose behind selecting this chart was to illustrate that our method also needs to be studied deeper and a holistic approach has to be adopted before coming to conclusions. No single method ‘can assure you cent per cent success unless you are a sage and have that kind of a living which gives you intuitional powers. Exampte 32 Lagna Saturn Mars Rabu RASI Ketu Jupiter Sun Moon Mercury Venus This is the horoscope of a person born on 22.12.43 with the balance of Rahu dasa of 14 years and 7 months. Career a) Satur is located in Taurus, a sign standing for finance and money. Alongwith is Mars in the same sign and Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 93 Ketu in Capricorn in the same direction. This shows struggles in profession and a possible engineering career, as fiery planets aspect Saturn. b) The lagna is Taurus with Venus, the planet of treasury and finance, in Libra in its own house alongwith Moon. This shows finance-related activities. ©) The 2nd house from Saturn is aspected by Sun and Mercury from a fiery sign showing engineering- related subjects. Venus and Moon also aspect this sign being in the same direction. The majority of planets are located in artha and kama signs besides dharmic signs pointing to worldly activity. Dharmic signs involved give the person honesty in career. 4) The factors point out to an engineer in a treasury- related institution, Mars and Ketu would ensure that he ‘cannot have an independent profession but will have to work under somebody. ©) The person is an engineer working in a bank. He has been working in jobs relating to civil contracts. Career Prospects f)Itwould be noted that this person has had to struggle in life but he has come up by hard work and earned a good name and a decent sum of money. 2) The location of lagnadipathi in its own house and position of Jupiter in a kendrasthana are additional factors showing the strength of the horoscope. The 2nd house from Saturn being aspected by Venus from Libra point out to earning a decent sum of money. h) Whatever be the other aspects, the basic chart showing Satu and Mars with Ketu in the same direction show4 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career that the person cannot reach a very high position in life, more so when Jupiter or Venus have no aspect on Satum, EXAMPLE 33, Jupiter Moon Rahu RASI Mars Lagna Ketu Sun Mercury Satum ‘Venus Career a) Satur is located in Virgo, a commercial sign. Ketu in the 12th house gives lack of comforts but in the same direction as Ketu are Mercury, Venus and Sun which will correct this situation. Mars in the same direction exalted will ensure that the person does not reach heights in his profession, b) We see the combination of Jupiter and Rahu aspecting the 2nd house from Saturn (note Libra the 2nd house has in the same direction of Aquarius, Jupiter and Rahu). This is sure to make the person a master of his Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 95. art, especially if it means the ability to mask his emotions. See the presence of most planets in either artha, kama or dharmic signs. Jupiter, however, is in a sign of desires alongwith Rahu. Moon is in a moksha sign. This gives the person worldly activity which he combines with honesty but he cannot give up his desires. ©) Since ‘a’ and ‘b’ show commercial ventures, especially in the field of cinema, the person is a cine artiste. ‘Comparison If one were to compare Chart 23 with similar combinations as this chart, one would see that both have become cine actors. However, the nativity of Chart 23 is a very successful hero while this chart belongs to a comedian-cum-hero. The former chart has helped the person earn substantially more. Not only that, the person in this chart did not have the struggles that Chart 23 had. The reason for this is mainly due to the fact that this chart has Moon in Cancer and not in Capricorn, making the profession (Saturn) struggleless. However, Sun is in Jupiter's sign of Sagittarius with Ketu in the same direction and not in Scorpio. Sun has lost strength due to this in the present chart. Note also that the lagnadipathi in Chart 23 is in a kendra sthana giving additional strength to the person. This has made the person of Chart 23 scale greater heights. This will clearly convince the readers the role of lagnadipathi in ensuring decency of life. In fact, Dr B.V. Raman says that the decent position of the lagnadipathi would considerably go to ensure that the person has a smooth life.96, Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Examete 34 Jupiter | Rahu | Mars Lagna RASI Moon Satum | Mercury} Sun Ketu. | Venus Career a) Saturn is in Scorpio with Ketu. This means a profession involving secrets or renunciation. But in, terms of degree Saturn has passed Ketu which means that struggles are behind his profession. Rahu the planet of masks is aspecting this sign from a treasury sign. Therefore, we have to examine this chart, carefully. b) Inthe 12th house to Saturn are Venus and Mercury with Jupiter’s aspect showing comforts in a profession, related to the sign Libra which may be in finance, show business, acting, etc. ©) The 2nd house from Satur is aspected by Mars and Jupiter (being in the same direction). This shows struggles but assures earings. Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis: 0 d) °) Renunciation as shown by Ketu is ruled out due to the above factors. Rahu’s aspect with the aspect of Jupiter, Venus and Mercury from the 12th, made this person a film-actor earning intemational awards. Note also that Jupiter has, Rahu in the 2nd house giving the person masking abilities and making him a master of his trade, (Rahu has retrogade motion and will come into contact with Iupiter first during its transit.) This chart shows Jupiter in a dharmie sign, Moon in an artha sign, Saturn in a sign of moksha and lagna in a sign of desires. The person was involved in worldly activity due to the presence of other planets in either signs of desires or artha, However, he regarded his work as God (Satu. in a moksha sign), Unlike M.G. Ramachandran, the famous actor-turned- politician, this person could not get political power due to the fact that Sun, the planet of power, has Rahu and Moon in a trine. Rahu’s presence has eclipsed the Sun being in the same direction. Also note the strong presence of yogakaraka Venus giving the person, tremendous versatility in arts, Career a) b) Saturn is located in Aries with Rahu showing a penchant for masking abilities or factory-related working. However, Jupiter and Ketu aspect from Libra, a sign known for show business. Mars and Saturn are in exchange which is unfavourable but is counteracted by the presence of Jupiter in Libra aspecting Saturn,98 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Examrte 35 Venus | Satur Moon | Rahu Sun Mercury RASI Mars | Jupiter | Lagna Ketu ©) Inthe 12th house to Satur are two planets of arts and versatility, Moon and Venus showing artistic professions relating to show business. 4) Jupiter and Venus are in exchange showing finances since after the exchange, Venus aspects Satur from Libra. The lagna being Virgo shows commercial pursuits. ©) The preponderance of show business has given the person acting capabilities. See also the presence of Rahui with Satur giving in this case masking abilities, and not factory-related work due to the aspect of planets from Libra and the presence of artistic planets in the 12th to Satur. This chart shows the importance of the 12th house to Satu. See how most planets Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 99, centre around artha and kama signs including the lagna. This is sure to give worldly activities. Exampte 36 Jupiter Saturn Moon Ketu RASI Mercury Venus Mars Rahu Sun Lagna Career a) Saturn is in Gemini, an intellectual and commercial sign, aspected by Sun, the planet of politics and government. However, the second from Saturn shows Ketu showing struggles in career. This is saved by the fact that Rahu, Mercury and Venus aspect the second from Satu showing tremendous financial potential for the native. Moreover, Moon and Jupiter are in Pisces, in the same direction as Cancer showing respect in career.100 »b) °) Co) °) Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Lagnadipathi is Mercury with Venus and Rahu showing career in commercial concerns involving show business. The aspect of Venus, Mercury and Rahu on the 2nd house from Saturn as well as on the 12th house (being Taurus which is in the same direction as Capricorn) has given the person an acting career. ‘The presence of Ketu next to Saturn, and Mars next therefrom did not allow him to continue in films but he reached the heights of his career. Sun’s strong aspect ‘gave the person political power. Three planets are in the signs of artha, one in the sign of desires, three in moksha and two in dharmic signs. The lagna is a commercial sign (artha). Satur is in the sign of desires while Jupiter and Moon are in moksha signs. This gives the person worldly activity but the person would have strong religious inclinations. This is the chart of MGR who had an uninterrupted success but had to struggle in his early days due to Ketu’s presence in the 2nd house to Saturn. Career a) b) ©) Satum is in Capricom with Rahu giving the native the ability to mask. Sun and Venus are in the same direction as Virgo. The signs are earthy signs. Mars and Ketu aspect this combination ensuring that he cannot reach heights in any profession. Venus and Mercury have exchanged. This strengthens each planet since each will come to his own house _ now. The 2nd house from Saturn is aspected by Jupiter and Mercury showing intellectual profession. Moon also Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 101 EXAMPLE 37 a °) Mars Ketu RASI Rahu Lagna Saturn Moon Jupiter | Sun Mercury] Venus aspects this combination (Jupiter and Mercury are located in the Western direction thereby aspecting Aquarius which is also in the Western direction). Lagna is Leo with Sun occupying a commercial sign. The presence of exchange of planets in Libra and the Saturn and Rahu combination gave the person acting as a career, Prior to that he was a lawyer (Jupiter/ Mercury/Venus interaction in Libra). Now he is a person who has been publishing a weekly and he is an editor for the same. The aspect of Jupiter, Venus and Mercury gives a good intellectual profession after struggles (Mars and Ketu). Reaching the heights of any profession in terms of popularity is ruled out due to Mars and Ketu aspecting102 Ex. Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Saturn, See the position of Saturn in artha sign, and Jupiter in a sign of desires. Moreover, most planets ‘centre around signs of desires and artha giving worldly avocations. AMPLE 38 Ketu Mars Satum RASI Mercury Sun Rahu Lagna Venus Jupiter Career a) Saturn is in Aquarius with Moon, Mars and Ketu in the ‘same direction. This shows struggles in profession. ‘Aquarius shows an intellectual profession. b) Jupiter aspects the 2nd house from Saturn which will give the native money and respect. ©) Mercury and Sun aspect Saturn from the 12th house pointing to a profession of intelligence in government circles. Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 103 d) Do) ‘The lagna is Venus with Rahu in Sagittarius showing a career in a business company. See the presence of Saturn and Moon in signs of desires and as many as, five planets centred around signs denoting artha and desires. The lagna is also in a sign of desires. This has given the person worldly activity. However, Jupiter is located in a moksha sign showing religion and contentment in the job. ‘The person is a manager in an insurance company. Career Prospects ) 8) h) ‘The presence of Moon, Mars and Ketu has ensured that the person does not reach great heights in his, profession. However, Jupiter’s aspect on the 2nd house from Saturn has given him respect. The presence of Jupiter in the North direction sign of Scorpio signifying moksha has given the person powers to recite the Vedic mantras. However, the presence of Rabu and Venus in the 2nd house from Jupiter made the person follow a worldly profession, apart from the factors listed above. I have observed that whenever Jupiter is the only planet outside the Rahu and Ketu axis, and if this sign becomes the 2nd house, the person is under a tremendous pressure of choice between worldly professions and one related to conventional callings. Even if the person would follow a worldly profession, he would continue to be guided by that planet which is, outside the circuit. In this case, since the axis is Ketu and Rahu and not vice versa, the person could easily strike a balance between the two opposing pressures afler around 30 years of age.104 Veale Nadi Astrology & Career EXampte 39 Jupiter Rahu Moon Mars RASI Ketu Satu Mercury | Venus | Lagna Sun Career a) Satur is in Capricorn with Ketu. This combination is aspected by Rahu and Mars from Cancer. This shows a profession relating to engineering but the person ‘would have considerable struggles to come up due to Mars and Ketu aspecting Saturn. b)_In the 2nd house from Saturn are Jupiter and Moon with Venus in a trine therefrom. This is sure to give respect to the native with money. The presence of airy signs give intellectual professions and Venus in his ‘own sign gives versatility in peotry, arts, etc. Note as per our analysis the Jupiter, Moon and Venus ‘combination indicates art and teaching. Note the presence of lagna in an artha sign, Saturn, Ketu in Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 105 signs of artha, Venus, Jupiter and Moon in signs of desires. However, 4 planets are in the direction of moksha. This chart shows tremendous confusion of choice between worldly activities and religious activities. c) This person is an Hon. Director in an institution of 4) earning and is a renowned teacher of Sanskrit. He is a very pious man having a detached outlook to life (Ketu). However, the combination of Jupiter, Venus and Moon in the 2nd house to Saturn in a sign signifying desires has given him respect and position and made him follow a worldly profession. He is a poet with extraordinary talents and has written several original works. Venus in the 2nd house has given him a very superior voice which gives him singing abilities. If lagna were also to be taken into account, itis Virgo, a commercial sign but Mercury is placed in Scorpio, aspected by Mars and Rahu from Cancer. Mercury is, conjunet with Sun giving him engineering education. However, the aspect of Ketu and Mars over Saturn has not given him a profession relating to his education, Overall, this is a chart of an extraordinary person with tremendous artistic capabilities who will find it difficult to balance worldly pursuits with religous activities. The person (Example 40) was bom on 10.5.53.. Career a) Satum is in Virgo, a commercial sign. Itis aspected by an exalted Venus and Moon from a conventional sign. Finance-related jobs in commercial undertakings can be inferred.106 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Examece 40 b) ©) d) Moon | Sun | Jupiter | Lagna Venus | Mercury | Mars Ketu RASI Rahu Saturn Saturn is in the same direction as Rahu, Jupiter and Mars. This shows struggles and working as a subordinate but Jupiter's aspect gives a respectable position and may also give employment in treasury functions. The lagna lord is Mercury who is with an exalted Sun in a fiery sign. This points to a very good position in life in jobs involving commerce, like merchant banking, real estate, factories, etc. The profession is likely to be one of dealing in finance or money in a commercial institution like a finance company or a bank or credit institution since more factors point towards this. Note that most of the signs involved are either signs of artha or desires — Saturn Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 107 and Jupiter in signs of artha alongwith Mars and Rahu. However, three planets are in moksha signs giving the person a religious outlook. ©) The person is employed in a foreign bank. Career Prospects a) It was predicted that in 1993-94, the person would get a promotion since Jupiter was transiting Libra, which is a sign of Venus who is posited in the 10th house. Moreover, Jupiter was just crossing Saturn which normally gives promotions. The person was not confident of promotion since he had Saturn in the 12th house to Moon and Jupiter in the 8th house from Moon. Moreover, he was running Venus dasa, Satur bhukthi which is notorious for giving contradictory results. However, the author admits that the prediction ‘was based solely on transits. b) As predicted the person had a promotion, more so since transiting Saturn had the aspect of transiting Jupiter also. This shows the importance of considering transits while predicting. The person (Example 41) was born on 9.9.46. Career a) Saturn is in Cancer which is capable of giving varied professions such as religion, agriculture, ete. It is in exchange with Moon, thereby Saturn comes to an carthy sign. This points out to commercial interests. b) Ketu is in the same direction as Saturn showing struggles and obstacles in profession. The person cannot stick to one profession. Even after the exchange between Saturn and Moon, Saturn in Capricorn willVedic Nadi Astrology & Career Exawpue 41 Rahu Saturn RASI Lagna Moon Sun Mereury Ketu | Jupiter | Mars Venus qd) have to contend with Mars in Virgo. This means he cannot get the desired profession. Lagnadipathi is in his own house with Mereury which points to the fact that he will be able to get himself a decent life in future. Moreover, the combination of Jupiter and Venus means that the person would be seldom short of money. Jupiter stands for self and Venus stands for wealth, i.e, a wealthy person by birth. The job may be commercial pursuits here and abroad due to Saturn and Moon exchanges with interests in agriculture and land-related activities. Sun’s aspect on the 2nd house from Saturn would give engineering skills Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis: °) 8) 109 The person was occupying various posts in good positions but had some breaks in career. He was also employed abroad for quite some time before returning to India. He was employed here as a production chief (engineering skills) but left the same to do activities relating to land/agriculture. Even that has not come out to his satisfaction and he is considering going abroad. Saturn’s transit over Pisces where Mars opposes the transit would mean struggles in finding a suitable ‘employment but the person would be able to come out oft after 1997 when Jupiter transits natal Moon and ‘especially in 1998 when transit of Saturn over Aries is ‘opposed by the combination of natal Jupiter and Venus. But steady employment in any one venture is ruled out due to the basic characteristic of the chart. Note the fact that Satum comes to a sign of artha after exchange with Moon, Moon itself is in the sign of artha, Jupiter and Venus are in signs of desires. This gives worldly activity. The person (Example 42) was born on 29.7.54 with the balance of Saturn dasa of 18 years and 9 months. Career a) Saturn is located in Libra exalted. This shows business relating to cinema, law, show business or other pleasurable professions. However, in the same direction as Saturn is Jupiter, Ketu and Mercury. This gives an intellectual profession. However, Mars, Rahu and Venus are located in the East direction facing Satum in the West pointing out to a fiery combination. b)_Lagna is Virgo, a business sign, and Mercury is located with Ketu and Jupiter aspected by Mars and110 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career EXaMpLe 42 °) 4d) Jupiter Mercury Ketu Moon Sun RASI Venus Mars Satum | Lagna Rahu Rahu from Sagittarius. This fiery sign can give business ventures in law and real estate, However, Ketu, Mercury and Mars can produce dealers in securities or real estate, The majority of factors point out to dealing in commercial ventures especially as agents either in housing or in securities. ‘The person was a stockbroker who reached the heights, of his career before coming to a sudden crash. The presence of Mercury and Ketu with Jupiter indicate very intelligent personalities but the Mercury and Ketu, combination if not occurring in the North direction, signs is prone to endow people with a crooked intention. This is exactly what happened. Moreover. Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis m Ketu in the same direction as Saturn will definetly cause problems. Note the presence of 4 planets in the signs of desire — Satur, Jupiter, Mercury and Ketu. This gives a vigorous drive to the person to satisfy his desires. The lagna being a commercial sign also confirms the person’s attitude. Exampte 43 an Mars Mercury, Ketu Venus, Saturn RASI Lagna Rahu | Jupiter Moon ‘The person was born on 5.7.36 with the balance of Venus dasa of 1 year and 9 months. Career a) Saturn is in Aquarius, a research-oriented sign However, in the same direction is a great combination of planets—Venus, Ketu, Sun, Mars and Mercury in Gemini. Moon and Rahu aspect this combination.12 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career b) This factor shows commercial enterprise (Gemini) possible in the government sector (Sun and Mars). ©) Lagnadipathi is Sun located as above. d) The person can get government employment dealing in commercial aspects. See the great combination of planets in signs of desires. Saturn, the profession indicator, is also in a sign of desires. However, Moon ina dharmic sign and Jupiter in a sign of moksha gives honest approach to profession. The person was employed in a government department dealing in giving of licenses. One noteworthy feature of this chart is that this person, ‘was known for his honesty and austere living during his tenure in this office. This factor may be attributed to Jupiter’s strong presence in a kendra sthana, Also, lagna being Leo shows struggles as per Dr B.V. Raman. Moreover, because of this attitude, he could attain the highest position in his office after considerable duration of work. His juniors overtook him in promotion, This can be attributed to Ketu, Mars and Sun being in the same direction as Saturn However, Jupiter’s aspect on the 2nd house to Saturn finally got him the coveted position as head of the Department albeit at a time when he had just a few months to retire. After all, honesty pays ultimately. ‘The person (Example 44) was bom on 20.5.1894, Career a) Satur is in a commercial sign with Ketu. This shows that he may be commercially employed but would have a renounced attitude, Venus and Rahu aspect this combination from a very conventional sign, Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 3 Exampte 44 by dy e) Sun Rahu Mercury Venus Jupiter Mars RASI Lagna Satur, Ketu Sun, Mercury and Jupiter aspect Saturn showing respect from the profession. . Lagna is Leo with Sun positioned as above. Sun in the 10th house gives digbala but with Mercury and Jupiter do not point to politics but to a highly intellectual profession, ‘The 2nd house from Satur is aspected by Mars from Aquarius being in the same direction. Struggles in ‘The combination shows austerity (Leo), struggles in profession (Ketu and Mars ) before coming to light. Pisces has Venus and Rahu but is a spiritual sign ‘Moon is in the same direction as this combination. The4 3) h) Vedie Nadi Astrology & Career ‘Moon and Venus combination points out to earnings and expenditure of equal proportion. The presence of spiritual signs and the factors considered in “e” above alongwith the combination of Sun and Jupiter show a person close to God, (Sun stands for God and Jupiter stands for individual. Mercury means intelligence. The person uses his mind and intelligence to reach God.) The presence of Saturn with Ketu, three planets in signs of moksha, the lagna being a dharmic sign with lagnadipathi with Jupiter makes the person take up religious work. The presence of Satu in a trine to Jupiter and Sun shows him coming to the top in the profession, whatever it may be. This is the horoscope of Kanchi Paramacharya who was the leading spiritual light of this century. In fact, he had the lofliest profession of heading a matha and he set a personal example of how spiritual persons should conduct their affairs in public, Example 45 Career a) b) °) d) Saturn is located in Aquarius with Venus, and Moon opposes this combination. This shows fine arts and very good eamings since Venus is present with Satur, ‘The disturbing factor is that Ketu in Gemini and Mars in Libra are located in the same direction as Saturn. is definitely going to ensure that the person does not get very far in career. Jupiter and Rahu gives masking abilities. Lagnadipathi is Venus signifying treasury aspected by Saturn and Moon showing some artistic vocation. Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis ns EXampLe 45 Lagna | Ketu Satum Venus RASI Mercury Moon Sun Rahu Mars Jupiter Note the presence of four planets in the signs of desires—Satum, Ketu, Venus and Mars. Four planets are in dharmie signs — Sun, Rahu, Jupiter and Moon. This gives a tremendous dedication to the profession. ©) Since arts is indicated, the person was a famous cine artiste earning a very good name but due to “b” above, her career was marred by frequent upsets and all her money was lost in the last moments of her life. Example 46 Career a) Saturn is in Cancer with Rahu. This can give masking abilities but being a spiritual sign, this possiblity is ruled out,116 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Exampe 46 Lagna Saturn Rahu RASI Ketu Mercury | Jupiter Moon Sun | Venus Mars )_ Inthe same direction as Satum is the Jupiter and Venus combination in Scorpio. This shows a career connected with arguments wherein respect and money will be earned. ©) Since Saturn is lagnadipathi, the same analysis would hold good. 4) The above chart shows a person who is capable of becoming a law officer or judge. The person was, in fact, a lawyer of good repute. Keeping in view that, profession indicator is aspected by Jupiter and Venus all in North direction signs, the person was honest and straightforward. Also note that as many as four planets including Saturn-and Jupiter are in moksha signs. However, lagna, Moon, Mars and Ketu are in worldly Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis: 7 signs of artha and kama, This gives a worldly profession but honesty all the same. Exampte 47 Venus Jupiter Sun Rahu Mereury Moon, RASI Ketu Satum Career a) b) ‘Satur is located in Libra exalted but is aspected by a very strong Mars. While commerce is indicated, the person would have to struggle and be very active in his profession. The redeeming feature is that in the same direction as Saturn are Jupiter and Rahu in Aquarius and Venus in Libra. Therefore, the ill effects of Mars will only show in the person requiring to do hard work and he may not, get timely promotions but he will be able to get money and respect. Jupiter and Rahu would have given him masking abilities but Mars’ aspect from Aries, a fiery sign, has put paid to such prospects,118 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 119 ¢) Since commercial and luxury signs are involved, the b) Pisces shows some conventional calling. Since Satum person would possibly get employment in banks or big has Mars and Ketu in the next house, the person cannot ‘commercial concerns. Note the presence of Saturn and g0 very far in his profession. Mars and Ketu in the 2nd Jupiter in signs of desires. This gives worldly house to Saturn limit his career to where he started. employment. Jupiter's aspect is absent, 4d) Lagnadipathi is Moon in her own house assuring the ©) The lagna is Leo with the lord in the 8th house — not a person of a decent life. ‘g00d position. ©) The person was employed in a bank and later on in a 4) These factors point out to a subordinate position in multinational company. He was dashing and had good employment in a bank or commercial organisation. earnings but could not get promotions as desired. ©) The person was employed as a clerk in a commercial EXampe 48 organisation. See the congregation of planets in signs of moksha. However, Jupiter and Moon are in signs of pee | artha showing a practical attitude to life. Mercury | Mars Venus | Ketu Bune ae Sun RASI Jupiter Lagna Rahu | Moon | Career a) Satum is located in Pisces with friends Mercury and ‘Venus. However, Sun, his enemy, is located there with Moon aspecting this combination.120 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Career a) Saturn is exalted in Libra showing a luxurious b) °) ad) the profession. Jupiter is in the 2nd house getting the aspect of Sun from Cancer (Jupiter and Sun are in the same direction). This shows high government employment. Satur has Venus in the same direction giving wealth and enjoyment, However, Mars and Ketu are also in the same direction pointing out to an untimely exit, from career and blames and obstacles. ‘The lagna is Taurus and Venus is located in Gemini aspected by Moon from Sagittarius. This points to an employment in a government service in a high position but the person will have to lose his position due to the Mars plus Ketu combination. Note the position of most planets including Saturn in the signs of desires. This gives a thrust for worldly activity. This is the chart of Zia-ul-Hag who was the former President of Pakistan. The heights he reached was only followed by a sudden exit. The Mars plus Ketu combination robbed the otherwise good work that he may have been capable of doing and in fact gave him dictatorial tendencies and blameworthy practices. The person (Example 50) was bom on 6.11.59 but since time is not known the position of lagna is not shown. Career a) Satur is in the fiery sign of Sagittarius. This denotes, lawyers, accountants, etc. as per our analysis. Jupiter and Mercury are in the 12th house signifying a tremendous leaming to the person in his profession. Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 121 Exampe 50 Ketu RASI Moon Satum | Mercury | Sun | Venus Jupiter | Mars | Rahu b) °) However, Ketu ina trine to Jupiter and Mercury shows the person to have expertise in law (Ketu stands also for law). Moon, Venus and Rahu aspect the 2nd house to Saturn, Though three planets are in the signs of moksha — Jupiter, Mercury and Ketu — we find that the 5 planets are in signs of artha or desires. Therefore, though the person is religious (Jupiter, the life-force, in moksha sign with Ketu in the same direction), he cannot come out of his worldly occupation. He can, preach (Jupiter and Mercury behind Saturn) but will, find it hard to practise. The person is a chartered accountant having exclusive and excellent practice in law and is known for his12 lagi Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career thoroughness of subject matter. The position of Satum with Jupiter behind has given the person honesty in profession. But the presence of Jupiter with Mercury in Scorpio shows a person with secret desires. Ketu in the same direction as Mercury in moksha signs gives religious inclinations. The presence of artha and kama signs have however countered his ability to excel in religious activities. ‘The readers would note that even without the position of na it would be possible to bring out the basic characteristics of the individual. Exampte 51 Rahu RASI Moon Lagna Career a) The first noteworthy feature of this chart is the great congregation of planets in the artha sign of Capricom. Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 123 b) This is sure to give a commercial pursuit. Moreover, lagna is Libra, a sign of desires, with Venus and Sun in asign of desires. The position of Mercury and Jupiter next to Satu in terms of degrees gives intellectual profession related to commerce. However, Mars and Ketu are also there to put a block on Saturn's progress. Therefore, the person would not be able to go very high in his profession. But the presence of Venus in the 2nd house to Saturn is a redeeming factor for earings. The person is an accountant in a multinational company drawing a good salary but not very highly placed in the organisation. EXampte 52 Ketu Sun Mercury RASI Venus Lagna Mars Saturn Jupiter Rahu124 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Career a) Saturn is located in Sagittarius, a sign for lawyers, chartered accountants, etc. It is alongside Mars. In the same direction are Ketu and Moon. All the signs are fiery. b) Lagnadipathi is Sun with Mercury, an intellectual planet. c)_ The profession must be related to law as seen by the Saturn and Ketu combination in the same direction with Jupiter's aspect on Ketu. The sign involved is also Sagittarius. Note the position of 10th lord Venus in the 6th house ruling disputes. 4) The position of Mars, Ketu and Moon in one direction, to Saturn cannot make the man come up in life as expected. The saving grace is that Venus is located in the 2nd house to Saturn ensuring enormity of eamings. However, the means adopted may not always look fair. The Rahu and Jupiter combination gives the person the ability to hide things but at the same time makes the person a master of his game. 6 TRANSIT RESULTS Introduction This chapter is intended to give the readers a brief outline of transit results that arise. You will note that transit results do not mean either positions from lagna or positions from Moon. The transit results given here are transit of slow- moving planets—Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu—-over the natal planetary positions. Very often, we read that Jupiter in the third position from Moon and Satum in the 12th house from Moon give very adverse results. However, these general principles may not always apply to our charts and we would like to know why there are deviations from these general dicta. The explanations may be given by noting the dasa and bhukthi but it must be remembered that some bhukthis run for over a period of one year. Therefore, we will have to delineate the exact results keeping in mind the transit of the slow-moving planets Satur, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu, This is sought to be done in this chapter without specific reference to a profession. This chapter is meant to hone the astrologer’s skills to interpret charts. ‘Transit of Saturn over Natal Positions ‘SATURN’s TRANSIT OVER SUN This transit is seen to give tensions to the person in his professional field due to the fact that Sun is inimical to126 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Saturn. Problems from the government are not ruled out. However, if there is Rahu, Jupiter or Venus in the next house to Sun the results will be quite favourable and the person may be able to come to the limelight duc to such transit. This is because, Jupiter or Venus in the 2nd house to Satum would mean comfortable earnings to the native while Rahu in the 2nd house to the Sun would subdue the powers of Sun. SaruRN’s TRANSIT OVER Moon This transit is normally considered unfavourable by ancient texts and we find no reason to differ. However, if Mercury, Jupiter or Venus were to aspect Saturn either by being in the same sign as the Moon or in the 2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th or 12th house therefrom the chances of fame, earnings and travel are ensured. If Moon were to be alone, there is no doubt that the person would be put to endless travels. The health of the mother would need to be watched. ‘SaurN’s TRANSIT OVER MARS There is no doubt in the author’s mind that unless Jupiter or Venus happen to aspect this transit either being conjunct in the natal chart or being 2nd, 7th, or in a trine to Mars'position in the natal birth chart, the person is sure to experience obstacles in his profession and may have breaks in his career. This will happen irrespective of any time period, If Rahu were in the second to Mars in the birth chart, Mars will have very little power to trouble Satur and in such cases, the evil effects of Mars may not be felt. SaTURN’s TRANSIT OVER MERCURY is a favourable transit since the two planets are friends This transit is likely to give the person lands, the communicative ability or gains in trading ventures. The person may start new ventutes in trading. Transit Results 127 SaTURN’s TRANSIT OVER JUPITER This is an extremely favourable transit since the person is sure to get promotions or get an increase in professional status. This transit would not only increase money but also increase the respect to the person. The person may also have change of job for the better. SATURN'S TRANSIT OVER NUS. ‘This is an extremely favourable transit giving the person assured wealth, immovable property, conveyances, and marriage. The person’s financial position in the profession would strengthen as a result of the transit. EXamPLe 53 Jupiter Ketu ‘Transit Jupiter In the above chart, Saturn transited Aquarius where Venus is located in the year 1993. If you observe closely,128 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Jupiter is in the same direction as Venus in the chart. As per conventional transit principles, Jupiter in the 8th house to Moon and Saturn in the 12th house to Moon are unfavourable. However, during 1993-94 the person had increased earnings in profession and could buy a car without any loan. See the position of transit of Saturn over natal Venus with aspect not only by natal Jupiter but also by transit Jupiter. As Saturn transited natal Venus position to the degree, the person acquired landed property. By way of information, the person was running Venus dasa, Mercury bhukthi. SATURN’S TRANSIT OVER NATAL SATURN ‘This occurs approximately once in 29 or 30 years. This is an ‘extremely important transit. During the first transit when the person is around 29 to 30 years, it is most likely to give changes in career. This transit is very strong and can give shifis in career. The second transit of Saturn is significant since it covers the active period of the person’s life, The next transit may see the person quit his profession. Sarurn’s Transit over RAnu ‘This transit will give the native tremendous hard work in the profession and may also give the native wealth through secret means. It may make the person enter into mammoth transactions in the professional field. Sarurn’s Transit over Keru This is not at all a good transit and is likely to displace the person from professional pursuits. If Ketu or Mars were to be in the 2nd house to Saturn, similar difficulties are likely to be felt. | Transit Results 129 Exampe 54 — Ketu Sun Lagna ‘Transit ‘Mercury Saturn Moon RASI Venus Mars Satum Jupiter ®} — Rahu During this year 1995, the person had to face innumerable difficulties since Mars was aspecting Saturn in transit and unfortunately Ketu was in the 2nd house to Saturn. This displaced him from the profession and gave him no earnings. However, Venus’ aspect over Saturn gave him some money through other means. It would be interesting to note that he is running Venus dasa. ‘Transit of Jupiter over Natal Positions As we have mentioned earlier, the transit of Jupiter indicates that the person himself is walking through the zodiac sign. One must note that Jupiter’s transit is of vital importance since he is the most beneficient planet and in favourable signs, he is capable of giving excellent results. His benign aspect over natal Saturn or transit Saturn is to be considered a boon.130 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Jurrrer’s Transit ovER SUN This may give the native governmental contacts and he is, likely to come to the limelight. However, the person’s health may be affected due to anger or tension. If Sun is exalted in the chart or otherwise well placed, this is a good transit for the individual. It may give him religious tendencies and a thirst for knowledge. Jurrrer’s TRANSIT OvER Moon This is considered an unfavourable transit in ancient texts and we have no reason to dispute this. This gives displacement, travels and tensions to the native. JuprreR’s TRANSIT OVER MARS This normally gives the person blood pressures and may make the person subject to surgery. Mars’ aspect on Jupiter is also likely to give surgeries. The person may be given to quick temper and hasty decision making during such transits. If the native is unmarried, he is sure to get married. This person (Example 55) is aged around 30 and was running Rahu dasa Saturn bhukthi since 1993, At the time when Jupiter was transiting Mars in the year 1994, the person was married, It would be seen that Jupiter’s aspect from Gemini over Mars gave the native a marriage after observing the regular rites. But the peculiarity is that Saturn and Sun oppose each other across the Ist and 7th houses and Venus and Rahu are in the same direction. This combination gave him a love marriage which was accepted by parents. Juprrer’s TRANSIT OVER MERCURY This transit is favourable for the native to gain lands and take interest in educational matters as well as give the native impetus in writing activities. Transit Results 131 Examee 55 a Moon | Rahu | Jupiter Lagna Mercury Satu ® RASI Sun Ketu | Mars | Venus In this example chart, Jupiter was transiting Mercury in 1995 and the person was able to get new teaching assignments. He released booklets on various aspects of his profession. The person also got a site. Surrrer’s TRANSIT OVER JUPITER This event occurs once in 12 years of the native and gives him mental satisfaction, increased respect and gains in his life. Depending on Saturn's transit, it may give professional changes for the better or the person may start new ventures. This transit is capable of giving interest for the person in divine contemplation.132 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career EXAMPLE 56 Ketu RASI mona Moon Satum | Mercury | Sun Venus Jupiter | Mars Rahu nil Jurrrer’s TRANSIT OvER VENUS This is a good transit showing increased wealth for the native. This transit helps the native’s wife also. The person may get increased earnings from various sources and he may be able to acquire houses. The combination of Venus and Rahu‘occurring during Jupiter’s transit may also give palaces or unexpected secret earings. Jurrren’s TRANSIT OVER SATURN This is a fortunate transit and is sure to strengthen the native’s professional front. Changes of jobs for the better, increased professional standing, increased earnings and doing respectable things in the profession are scen in this transit. Transit Results 133 Exampte 87 Moon | Ketu Lagna RASI Rahu Mars Venus | Satum | Mercury} Jupiter Sun In this chart, the person is running Moon dasa since 1994, At the time when Jupiter was transiting natal Saturn position in 1995 degree to degree, the person got a ‘tremendous jump in his profession and got a change of place. ‘This gave the native more than twice his present earnings. Note the fact that Saturn is transiting Aquarius as that time and had the aspect of Mars, Sun, Rahu and Mercury from Libra (being in the same direction). This combination did not come in the way due to the above Jupiter's transit. Juprrer’s TRANSIT OVER RAHU This is sure to give the native unrest. The person would have to work hard and suffer in his personal life. This may also cloud the thinking of the native. However, Rahu well positioned in the chart may actually give comforts to the native in the form of worldly pleasures.134 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Juprrer’s TRANstT over KeTu This transit may give obstacles to the native in his health front but may also give divine knowledge to the native. This transit on the whole is unfavourable from the point of view of worldly pursuits. Exam 58 Moon | Mars | Lagna | Jupiter Mercury | Sun Rahu Satum Venus RASI Ketu __ Jupiter's transit over natal Ketu position who is posit in the 7th house gave the person igiamec. Problems, though not of major proportions. However, being in a North direction sign, it gave the person divine knowledge. The combined effect of Satur, Mercury, Moon and Ketu in the same direction as Jupiter's transit, gave increased professional standing, writing powers, travel to various places and health problems to the native. The exchange of Jupiter and Mercury has made the native withstand all difficulties. Transit Results 135 Transit of Rahu over Natal Positions ‘Ranu’s TRANSIT OVER SUN This transit normally brings problems to the father or the son in terms of their health, Apart from this, it is quite possible that the person’s bodily health itself may suffer. Ranv’s TRANstT ovER Moon This leads to delusions, worries, tensions and health problems for the mother. Ranv’s TRANsiT OVER MARS This transit is sure to give accidents or injuries. In the case of females, this transit would mean troubles to the husband. Rano’s Transit ovER MERCURY While this transit may help mammoth trading transactions, nevertheless the person may have to face ugly situations with his friends or business partners. Ran’s TRANSIT OVER JUPITER ‘This transit affects the individual in terms of his perception to life. The person may become more materialistic and may adopt devious tendencies hitherto not found in him. Ranu’s TRanstr ovER VeNus The prospect of the native getting extraordinary wealth from properties is very likely. Moreover, it may be time for the native to himself build a massive house. However, this transit brings health problems to the wife of the native. Ranu’s TRANstT oveR SATURN The person would do shady things in his profession unless this transit is aspected by Jupiter. The prospects of doing ceremonies to dead people will also arise.136 Vedie Nadi Astrology & Career Transit of Ketu over Natal Positions ‘TRANSIT OF KETU OVER SUN This transit would bring health problems to father or son. ‘Apart from this, either of them may take sudden or deeper interest in religious matters. ‘Transit oF Keru over Moon The native’s mind becomes attuned towards godly activities. Where Moon is not strong enough, it may give the person thoughts about hatching plots. This transit is not favourable for the mother’s health. ‘Transit oF Keru over Mars This transit will trigger off blood pressure problems and is likely to give problems to the husband of the native (in a female’s chart). ‘Transtt oF KeTu OVER MERCURY The person may get into disputes with his friends or his partners. This transit may also give educational attainments in the field of law. ‘TRANSIT OF KETU OVER JUPITER ‘This transit is sure to give religious tendencies to the person. The person may suffer some bodily injuries or sickness during such transit. ‘Transit oF KeTu over VENUS This transit may lock the person’s money in disputes or may give problems to the health of the wife. ‘TRANSIT OF KETU OVER SATURN The person’s profession would face impediments and he may even think of giving it up for some other profession. 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