fate (destiny) when hard work seems pointless, not because they prefer fate.

It explains why
someone might give up on hard work and astrology and explores astrological placements that
indicate this. Here's a breakdown line by line:

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The question assumes people can choose fate over free will and hard work, which the passage
finds illogical.

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It explains the difference between fate and free will. The passage says free will is limited in
real life. Our choices are influenced by many things, and ultimately fate (circumstances
beyond our control) takes hold.

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Hard work is explained as effort towards achievable goals. But some things are beyond our
control, like inborn intelligence or unexpected events.

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Fate refers to things entirely out of our control, often attributed to higher powers.

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The passage clarifies the question you probably meant to ask: what planetary combinations
make someone seek solutions beyond their own efforts (like astrology)?

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People don't naturally choose to rely on fate. We all have a basic drive to find meaning
through effort.

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The answer is when hard work seems useless. Examples are given: poverty limiting
education, heartbreak making future relationships seem hopeless.

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People don't give up because they're lazy, but because hard work isn't giving results.

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Generations of people facing similar struggles reinforce the idea that fate controls things.

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So, people rely on fate when they feel overwhelmed and hard work seems pointless. This
negativity can lead to depression or loss of motivation.

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Now, let's look at astrology. The passage lists placements that might indicate this tendency:

 Weak/retrograde Jupiter: Jupiter is linked to luck and tradition. A weak Jupiter

indicates a non-traditional approach to luck, possibly relying on religion or fate (if the
horoscope is weak overall).
 Weak Moon and Lagna: These represent the horoscope's overall strength. A weak
horoscope might lead to lower results than expected, making hard work seem
pointless.
 Rahu: This planet is associated with illusion and unconventional approaches. A
dominant Rahu in a weak chart might lead to seeking shortcuts like magic or rituals to
change fate.
 Afflictions in a person's main focus area: For example, trouble in relationships for a
Cancer-dominant person could push them towards astrology.
 Strong Sun and Jupiter: In rare cases, a very rigid and orthodox horoscope might
also indicate reliance on fate.
 Difficult Dasha pattern: Dasha periods are planetary cycles in astrology. A
challenging Dasha pattern with many obstacles could make someone feel like fate is
against them.

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The passage concludes that two or more of these placements in a weak horoscope could
indicate a tendency to rely on destiny (fate) and astrology.

This passage argues that people rely on fate (destiny) because of harsh realities, not because
of astrology. Here's a breakdown line by line in simpler language:

Lines 1-4:

The question assumes people can choose fate over hard work, which the passage says is a
misconception.

Lines 4-12:

It explains the difference between fate and free will. The passage says true free will is limited
in real life. Our choices are influenced by many factors, which ultimately make up our
destiny.

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Hard work is good, but it has limits. You can't control everything, like your intelligence or
unexpected events.

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Fate refers to things beyond our control, like natural disasters or random events.

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The question really asks what makes people seek solutions outside of their own efforts (like
astrology).

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People don't choose to rely on fate. They are pushed to it when they feel weak or when hard
work doesn't seem to help.

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The example of poverty is used. If you're extremely poor, it can be hard to see how hard work
alone can change your situation.

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Another example: a parent can't control everything to keep their child safe. Sometimes, they
might pray for their child's well-being.

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People give up on hard work when it feels like it's not working. It's not laziness, but
discouragement.

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This feeling can be passed down through generations, making people believe in fate more
than hard work.

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When bad luck seems overwhelming or hard work doesn't pay off, people might turn to
destiny for answers.

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A negative outlook can make this reliance on fate even stronger, leading to depression or
giving up.

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Then, the passage discusses specific astrological factors that might indicate a person relies on
fate:

 Weak Jupiter: This planet is associated with luck and tradition. A weak Jupiter might
indicate someone who relies more on religion or fate than hard work.
  Weak Moon and Lagna: These represent the overall strength of the horoscope. A
weak horoscope might lead to less success than expected, making someone look to
fate for answers.
 Rahu: This planet is associated with illusion and shortcuts. A strong Rahu might make
someone seek astrological remedies or other shortcuts.
 Afflictions in a person's main focus area: For example, problems in relationships for
someone very focused on love might make them rely on fate.
 Strong Sun and Jupiter: In rare cases, a very strong and rigid horoscope could also
indicate someone reliant on fate.
 Dasha pattern: This refers to astrological cycles that can be challenging. A difficult
dasha pattern might make someone feel like they need help from fate.

Overall:

The passage argues that people rely on astrology and fate because of difficult life
experiences, not because astrology makes them. It acknowledges astrological concepts but
focuses on the real-life reasons people might look to fate for answers.

This passage argues that people rely on fate (destiny) because of harsh realities, not because
of astrology. Here's a breakdown line by line in simpler language:

Lines 1-4:

The question assumes people can choose fate over hard work, which the passage says is a
misconception.

Lines 4-12:

It explains the difference between fate (things beyond your control) and free will (limited
choices in real life).

Lines 12-15:

The passage says hard work is limited to what you can change (studying for a test).

Lines 15-18:

Fate refers to things you can't control (traffic jams, intelligence).

Lines 18-23:

The question really asks about what makes people seek solutions outside their control
(astrology, etc.).

Lines 23-27:

People don't choose to rely on fate. They do it when they feel weak or when problems seem
too big.

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The example of poverty is given. If you're extremely poor, hard work might not seem to
change your situation.

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Another example: a parent can't control everything to keep their child safe, so they might
pray for their child's well-being.

Lines 38-42:

People give up on hard work when it doesn't seem to bring results, especially after repeated
failures.

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This feeling of helplessness can be passed down through generations, making people believe
in fate more than hard work.

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People rely on fate when they feel overwhelmed and hard work seems pointless. This
negativity can lead to depression or loss of motivation.

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Now, let's talk about astrology:

 Weak Jupiter: This can indicate a person with unusual luck or someone who relies
heavily on religion or fate (depending on the horoscope's strength).
 Weak Moon and Lagna: These are considered the foundation of a horoscope.
Weakness here suggests less success than expected, leading someone to rely on fate.
 Rahu: This planet is associated with illusion and shortcuts. A dominant Rahu in a
weak chart might make someone seek quick fixes like magic or rituals.
 Afflictions in a person's main focus area: For example, a person who values
relationships but faces problems in that area might turn to astrology for help.
 Strong Sun and Jupiter: In rare cases, a very rigid and traditional horoscope might
also indicate a belief in fate.
 Dasha pattern: The order of planetary influences in a person's life. A difficult dasha
pattern with constant obstacles can make someone feel like fate is against them.

Overall:

The passage argues that people rely on astrology and fate due to harsh realities and a sense of
helplessness, not because astrology controls their destiny. It says a weak horoscope (not
specific planetary combinations) might indicate a tendency to rely on fate.

Important to note:
This passage reflects a specific astrological viewpoint. Astrology is not a scientific theory,
and its claims about the influence of planets on human lives are not widely accepted within
the scientific community.