FAQ'S ON SATURN

Retrogated Saturn & Ketu are in the 5th house Kumbha Lagna. 

What are the effects?

For Aquarius ascendant Saturn is the ascendant lord and also the 12th lord. Its placement in the sign of Gemini is considered good. But, since it is associated with Ketu, the influence of Ketu over Saturn will decrease the stability of Saturn and break its rythm.

Saturn which is supposed to give good comfortable life (the 5th being a Trikona - Trine) may give dissatisfaction and leave desires unfulfilled.

The 5th being the house which signifies education, higher thinking and meditation gets a boost with Ketu in the 5th along with the ascendant lord.

The native will be more into higher knowledge seeking and meditation. This path would give peace and harmony to the native.

Saturn's aspect on the moon gives fears and unknown worries due to which a person can't focus on work whereas Saturn demands work. Why is it so?

Saturn’s influence over Moon will bring mental stagnation. The mind will keep hovering over certain memories (mostly about failures). This preoccupation will dampen the natives motivation and will lack interest in his job.

But, as you have mentioned Saturn’s influence also means to bear the burden of job or even family. Here the innate strength of the native is to be ascertained by understanding the other planetary positions, especially that of the ascendant lord.

If the person is skillful and experienced then with all the worries the person would be able to do his work too, but if the person is not skilled and has little experience then the native will suffer in his work performance and will go through bad time.

What happens during Shani Maha dasha?

 

Whenever one talks about Saturn or Rahu people have a tendency to fear negative effects.

Saturn in particular is an excellent Teacher since he is one who has the Experience of a life time.

To understand the effects of Saturn Dasha you need to first understand Saturn’s nature.

 

Let us begin with an example: -

If one wants intellectual advice on legal matters he goes to an Advocate, for learning language and Art he goes to a teacher, but to learn the way of life, like say agriculture, the time of sowing, planting, taking care of the crops and many other things where only an experienced person can give clarity on minute details one has to go to the Eldest experience person of the village and that’s Saturn.

 

Saturn knows the roots of culture. Saturn is the back bone of our social strata. When a person goes through Saturn Maha dasha we need to first classify as to whether it is a benefic or a malefic Saturn for that horoscope.

 

It is not enough to only understand the status and position of Saturn, but also we should understand the mutual position of all the planets from Saturn’s perspective (taking the Maha dasha lord’s position as the 1st house).

If the other planetary positions are good, then Saturn’s dasha and bhuktis (major and minor periods) will be excellent and the native will slowly grow in stature and will become a known figure in the society.

If few of the planets are ill posited from Saturn, then those minor periods within the Major period of Saturn will pose hurdles and difficulties to the native. People who are in business might experience financial difficulties and sluggishness.

In the case Saturn itself is a malefic to the native then again we need to see in which sub dasha (sub lord’s period) is the time going to be better and which planetary period it is going to be bad.

By this we can understand the exact periods in which the native will be comfortable and in which periods will the native suffer from pain and depression.

 

Likewise, we can advise the native to be careful and cautious.

Saturn is a rectifier, if the native has unnecessarily strayed away from his goal in this life, once he enters the Saturn’s period he will start falling into the path of reality.

All those who were pretending to be friends will get exposed and the harsh truth of reality will come to light. This revelation will be painful, but the experience will be a life time lesson to the native.

People who live by conning and thieving will learn a lesson when they enter into the dasha period of Saturn. They will be hit hard and lose most of what they have acquired illegally.

All those who have been illegally running their businesses will suddenly be exposed and those who are corrupt will end up paying hefty fines, get suspended, transferred, etc.

Those who are honest do not have to worry when they enter into the planetary period of Saturn, since they will be protected.

What are the effects of Saturn with Rahu placed in Capricorn? In such cases, is Saturn Maha dasha good or bad for a Taurus native?

 

Saturn in Capricorn is an excellent placement since it is in its own sign and fully comfortable.

The only problem is its proximity to Rahu.

But, with all that the distance between Saturn and Rahu is to be known to analyse as to whether the combination yields positive or negative results.

This position is the 9th from Taurus ascendant and makes Saturn a yoga karaka (fortune giver) since it is both the 9th and the 10th lord.

 

In my Navamsa, Saturn is debilitated with an exalted sun. Is it a good Neecha Banga yoga?

Neecha bhanga Raja Yoga (NBRY) happens when a planet is debilitated in the D1 (Rasi Kundali) chart and the debilitation gets cancelled in the D1 or in the D9 chart due to the placement of the debilitated planet or the dispositor or the Moon.

For example: Venus gets debilitated in the sign of Virgo and if it is placed in the constellation of Uttaraphalguni in the 4th quarter it falls in the sign of Pisces in the D9 (navamsa) chart and hence gets exalted in the D9.

That is, it is debilitated in the D1 and exalted in the D9 and hence NBRY.

In your query you have only suggested the placements in D9 chart without the reference to the D1 chart.

This does not fall under NBRY.

How can Saturn Maha dasha be predicted if Saturn is in the 1st house in Pushya Nakshatra and the Moon is in Taurus?

 

Moon the ascendant lord of Cancer is exalted in the sign of Taurus in the 11th house. This is an excellent placement.

Saturn is placed in its own Nakshatra Pushya (Constellation) and as per your query you are going through the Maha dasha of Saturn presently.

This placement of Saturn, though not considered as good, will give moderate results due to its mutual placement from the ascendant lord Moon.

 

Presently both Jupiter and Saturn are transiting over the sign of Capricorn, which is the 7th from Cancer. The period of this transit is not good. The time after May 2021 would be better when Jupiter will pass Saturn and moves in direct motion towards the sign of Aquarius.

Saturn (R) in 1st house Capricorn sign is aspecting mercury (R) in 7th house cancer. What does it mean?

 

Saturn is retrograde in its own sign and is also the ascendant lord (Capricorn ascendant).

Here Saturn is retrograde. Saturn has gained a lot of strength due to its retrogression and its position in its own house.

This position is good for out of the box thinking and fast calculations.

The placement of Mercury the 6th and the 9th lord in the 7th house (retrograde) makes things eccentric.

The brain of the native runs too fast and hence sometimes erratic. The native will be too skeptical and always rebellious.

It is said that when two retrograde planets see each other (aspect) particularly in the 1–7 axis they multiply their significations.

Here being the 6th lord Mercury might give chronic breathing diseases or even neurological problems (problem of the CNS).

 

The other combinations and planetary positions have to be verified and analysed before fortifying the same.

 

Which is the strongest position of Saturn in a chart?

 

Saturn gives the best of results when it is placed in the 3rd or 6th or 11th in a chart.

Now being a yoga karaka and getting exalted in these houses will give best results.

For example, for Taurus ascendant when Saturn is placed in the sign of Libra and with a strong Venus (let’s say is exalted in the 11th house from Taurus in Pisces).

The above combination is one of the strongest combinations for a native to become an artist, a surgeon, an architect, etc.

Saturn in the ascendant in Taurus is also considered very strong due to its lordship (being the 9th and the 10th lord).

Saturn in the 10th house for Capricorn ascendant will make it exalted and being the ascendant lord will confer Raja yoga.

Saturn in the 9th house for Aquarius ascendant will make the native the luckiest and blessed.Saturn in the 2nd from Capricorn ascendant will also give rise to one of the strongest Dhana yogas.

There are many other strong positions of Saturn.

 

How is the Saturn placement in the 12th house for Tula Lagna?

Saturn is the 4th and the 5th lord for Tula lagna (Libra ascendant).

Its position in the 12th i.e in the sign of Virgo will give mixed results.

There is a good chance of settling abroad depending on the planetary period the native is going through.

If the ascendant lord is strong and has mutual aspect to Saturn, then there will be progress in life.

 

What are the results of the Capricorn Ascendant Saturn in the 7th house of Cancer for a female horoscope?

Saturn in the sign of Cancer is considered uncomfortable and weak.

In this case Saturn has gained directional strength since it is posited in the west (7th house).

Also mutually ascendant gains strength due to the aspect of Saturn over it (7th aspect).

Saturn should be giving positive results being the 1st and the 2nd lord and being placed in the 7th house.

 

What happens when Saturn is in Lagna in Taurus?

Saturn is a very strong benefic for Taurus ascendant as it is the 9th and the 10th lord. Being placed in the ascendant the native will have physical strength and mental stability.

He can rise up to a good level in life. The most important factor would be the placement and association of Venus in the chart (since it is the ascendant lord).

If Venus is well placed and is in a Quadrant or Trine from Saturn, then the native will achieve success in life.

 

What are the results when Saturn is in Pisces (8th) and Sagittarius (12th) house?

You have given two different positions of Saturn.

In case one, the ascendant falls in the sign of Leo and Saturn being the 6th and the 7th lord is placed in the 8th and in the second case the ascendant is that of Capricorn and the ascendant lord Saturn has moved to the 12th in the sign of Sagittarius.

 

The first placement is not considered good due to the fact that Saturn is both the 6th (triksthanadhipathi) and the 7th lord (lord of relationships) and is placed in the house of desire, dissatisfaction and hurdles (8th).

 

In the second case Saturn is the ascendant lord and is disposed in the 12th house and this placement might force the native to go away from family and hometown due to work obligations. In this case if the other placements are good then the native will get settled abroad and will do well in life.

 

What do Ketu and Saturn in the sign of Pisces in 11th house denote?

One malefic Ketu and an extreme benefic Saturn in the 11th house in Pisces from Taurus ascendant will give eccentric thinking abilities.

You can get into spirituality and achieve greatness.

All this if the ascendant lord Venus and the 5th lord Mercury are well placed.

The placement of Sun also plays an important role.

Becoming an adept in the field of Spirituality and Counseling is not an easy task. You need excellent communications skills, learning capability and calmness.

Hope your chart makes you strong and keeps you stable.

 

What happens to the Sade Sati or Shani Ketu conjunction when Saturn gets combusted?

When Saturn or any other planet other than Rahu gets combust it loses its strength and becomes weak.

While in Sade Sati, if Saturn gets combust for that period of time the situation will come to ease and the ill effect of Saturn (if it was negative to the native) will lessen.

In the case of the conjunction between Saturn and Ketu, and in this case Saturn is combust, i.e Sun is also in the same sign (or very close to Sun if on the edge of another sign), then the situation is different. The distance between Saturn and Ketu has to be determined to know as to whether Ketu is actually influencing Saturn or not.

If it is influencing then this combination of Sun, Saturn and Ketu is not good for the native’s health. Depending on the placement the native may suffer heart troubles, fracture or go through an operation.

If ketu is not influencing this combination of Saturn and Sun, then the effects of Saturn is totally destroyed by the combustion due to Sun.

Sun takes over the sign and will give results depending on its lordship.

 

When will Sade Sati start for Kumbh Rashi?

Saturn will be entering Capricorn by end Jan between 24th and 25th and that’s when generally Sadi sati will begin for those who have Moon in Kumbha rasi (Aquarius).

To be more specific, Sade sati of Saturn will happen when Saturn is within 45 degrees from Moon on either side.

So, if Moon in Aquarius is on its farther edge, i.e let’s say 28 degrees. On just by entering Capricorn (let’s say 1 degree into Capricorn) Saturn will be still 57 degrees from natal moon (29 deg of Capricorn + 28 degrees of Aquarius) and hence Sade sati will not have commenced.

When Saturn enters into the 13th degree of Capricorn, Sade sati will commence.

The negative effect of Sade sati would be very less for an Aquarian as it is also a sign owned by Saturn. There would be more positives like travelling, exploring new places and people, settling abroad, etc.

 

What is a retrograde Saturn in Tula? 

Saturn gets exalted at 20 degrees in Tula Rasi (Libra) in the constellation of Swathi.

When it is both retrograde and exalted it acts as though it is debilitated (Uttara kalamrita - by Kalidasa).

It does not actually act as debilitated, but will have gained strength due to Chesta bala (retrograde strength) and also due to its exaltation, but since it is both, it becomes eccentric and unpredictable.

A normal exalted Saturn makes a person decent and perfect in his field. But, when it becomes retrograde and exalted then the behaviour will get transformed and the person will be excellent in his field of work but will be skeptical.

 

What are the effects of retrograde Saturn at 29 degrees in the 7th house of Cancer sign for a Capricorn ascendant?

 

A retrograde Saturn in Cancer sign gives mixed results.

The fact that it is posited at 29 degrees does not qualify it to be posited in the 7th house from Capricorn ascendant. That is because we do not know the exact degree of the ascendant.

For example, if the ascendant is at 10 degrees in Capricorn then the placement of Saturn will move on to the 8th house. Adding 15 degrees to 10 degrees of Ascendant would give 25 degrees and hence Saturn in 29 degrees is 4 degrees more than 25 and hence would move on to the next house.

If ascendant is at 18 degrees in Capricorn, then the placement of Saturn would remain in the 7th bhava (house) in the bhava kundali.

 

What are the effects of Shani in the second house?

If Saturn is a yoga karaka (benefic planet) then its placement in the 2nd house will give good financial status, property and childhood.

If the same Saturn is a malefic, then the above results will modify. In cases where the 2nd lord is well placed, then though Saturn is placed in the 2nd, the 2nd lord due to its innate strength will take care of the significations of the 2nd house.

The lordship of Saturn also matters a lot.

Saturn might be the lord of a dustana (trik houses 6th, 8th and 12th) and placed in the 2nd with a weak 2nd lord.

In the above case the native will suffer childhood and also will be a slow learner. 2nd house signifies primary schooling and also the first school of a child, its home and the first teacher its mother.

Saturn destroys these relationships and hence these moments of life if it is a malefic and the 2nd house is weakly disposed.

There are too many combinations and hence variety of results.

We need to analyse each one of them separately

 

What is the effect of Shani in the 5th house in the Sagittarius Ascendant?

Saturn delays but never denies. This is a very strong thumb rule one learns as an astrology student.

Saturn in the 5th house will give excellent knowledge when normally placed in the 5th house. Here, Saturn is debilitated in the 5th house since it is the sign of Aries.

With a debilitated Saturn, we need to know how the 5th lord Mars is placed to understand the strength and results of the 5th house.

Other than that, the placement of Saturn in the 5th (being the 2nd and the 3rd lord) is a good placement with regard to stability and character of the person (note: Saturn is not retrograde here).

 

What will happen if Saturn seats in the 1st house of a chart?

Saturn in the 1st house reminds me of the famous phrase: -

“Slow and steady wins the race”

 

The people with a benefic Saturn in the ascendant will have a sure and stable head over their shoulders. They believe in hard work and mostly are practical. They do not panic and are always ready for an experiment and experience which will be challenging.

 

They also do not mind to work long hours and do not get tired of routine. They are hard core honest and expect the people around them to be the same.

 

Integrity is their mantra to success. They are perfect and sober.

This placement is not liked by now-a-days youth / teens since they feel a person this sober is not fast enough for this modern world.

 

Saturn is a perfectionist. When you speak to a person with such a strong placement of Saturn (benefic), you will feel you are talking to a walking encyclopaedia. They give respect to knowledge and age. They do not ridicule people, since they know how it feels to get humiliated.

They are mostly silent and focus their energy on working.

 

What is Sade Sati and mental unrest?

Sade sati of Saturn (the 7 1/2 years of Saturn) begins when Saturn enters the 12th house from Moon and traverses the 12th, 1st and the 2nd from Moon.

For every 30 degrees (one sign) Saturn approximately takes 2 1/2 years and hence will take a period of 7 1/2 years for a full term of Sade Sati.

Since Moon represents the Mind, the thought process and the thinking ability the effect of Saturn (which is usually a slow moving and cold planet) will slow down things. The things around the native will start seeming dull and boring.

The native will become depressed due to this effect. In many cases Sade Sati of Saturn (for those native wherein Saturn is a benefic) the natives start new initiatives and businesses and make very good financial gains in the 7 1/2-year period.

In some cases, wherein the ascendant lord is not strong, the native will get tense, anxious and the fear of failure will creep into the mind-set.

This is a very dangerous thing to happen. The best remedy would be to get into activity like exercising, morning walk, get along with friends, play, etc.

Basically when Saturn is hovering over Moon the native will get deep into a shell protected by his/her own identity. This we call as depression. They become stubborn and are not ready to listen.

Parents should take up the responsibility of their children and focus on cheering up child rather than start pointing out mistakes or even pass sarcastic remarks.

In cases of adults, it would be best to support them and listen to them. Be with them and help them come out of the depression.

Gardening, Painting, Outdoor activities, etc. will help one to gel with people and come out of anxiety.

Astrologically, Saturn will be continuously rectifying our paths. For example, if we are doing something which is not destined or is out of our limits then Saturn without mercy corrects our path. One might experience pain and discomfort to adjust to the corrections in life, but Saturn has its own way and we need to abide.

This is a very good query and I hope many would give their valuable inputs.

 

Effect of Saturn in 6th house for Sagittarius Ascendant?

For Sagittarius ascendant Saturn becomes the 2nd and 3rd lord and its position in the sign of Taurus (being the 6th house from Sagittarius) is very good.

This position will give strength and perseverance to the native. The native will never get bored of routine and will actually help and serve the poor.

This is also a good position to serve in the Govt. and get into good positions.

 

In my Navamsa, Saturn is debilated with an exalted sun. Is it a good Neecha Banga yoga?

Neecha bhanga Raja Yoga (NBRY) happens when a planet is debilitated in the D1 (Rasi Kundali) chart and the debilitation gets cancelled in the D1 or in the D9 chart due to the placement of the debilitated planet or the dispositor or the Moon.

For example: Venus gets debilitated in the sign of Virgo and if it is placed in the constellation of Uttaraphalguni in the 4th quarter it falls in the sign of Pisces in the D9 (navamsa) chart and hence gets exalted in the D9.

That is, it is debilitated in the D1 and exalted in the D9 and hence NBRY.

In your query you have only suggested the placements in D9 chart without the reference to the D1 chart.

This does not fall under NBRY.

 

What will be the effect of the 3rd Sadhe Saati in life? 

We usually call this term of Sade saati as the last cycle, unless the horoscope has Poornaayu (full term longevity of over 100 years).

In this period the psychological self and hence also the physical body will be influenced by Saturn. Sluggishness will creep into the mind and hence it is required to keep the mind active.

People who are mentally fit and also physically fit should find some activity to keep themselves engaged.

Age will start showing due to the effect of Saturn.

The best treatment and remedy for the 3rd round of Sade Saati of Saturn is to practice Pranayama on a daily basis. Do not decrease too much in diet and intake. Necessary nutritional intake is required to keep the bones and muscles strong.

 

What is the meaning of having exalted Saturn in the Navamsa chart?

If Saturn is exalted in the Navamsa (D9) chart, then it is an indication that you have done good in your past life and you have a good D9 chart which is supported by Saturn.

Saturn Maha dasha and bhukti (major and minor periods) will be good with regard to Married life and relationships.

 

 

 

 

FAQ'S ON GENERAL ASTROLOGY - 1

Why are planets in the 12th house considered to be bad?

Not all planets when they are placed in the 12th are considered bad.

The 12th house represents the realization of the senses (Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight and Sound). The planet which is posited in the 12th will influence the native to experience this creation through its perspective.

For example: - If Rahu is placed in the 12th, then the native will be more materialistically oriented.

If Ketu is posited in the 12th then the native will have less tendency towards sensuality and hence will have a great chance to renounce the worldly materialistic pleasures and trod the path of salvation and hence Ketu is known as Moksha karaka and the 12th is also known as the Moskha Sthana (the house of realization).

Venus is also known as the karaka for the 12th house (signifier).

Here Venus represents relishing the beauty of this creation (in its purest form). When Venus is placed in the 12th, the native will be acute and astute in his senses and hence will be hyper sensitive. This makes the native understand this creation better through his senses.

So the planets posited in the 12th are to be analysed to understand the effects of the house.

What is longevity per astrology?

Longevity is the span of Aayu (the number of years a person can live). Here there are two concepts. One Aayu is judged by the number of years a person is permitted to breath (Prana) and the other one is to judge the Aayu as the number of years a person is active performing actions (Karma).

Both these factors are important to be analysed from any given horoscope if the query is about Aayu. Longevity is not to be seen when it is not required, but only in cases when the native in question is suffering from a fatal disease or is admitted in hospital in a critical condition and the relatives have come with a query.

In many cases it is when the native has become invalid medically and the relatives want to know, how much more the person has to endure in this life time (Janma).

Basically it is seen from the 8th of the Rasi chart and then it is further cross checked from many other divisional charts.

Does a combusted planet sitting in its own Moola Trikona sign become powerless?

Whether a planet is Exalted or in its Moola trikona, when it is near to Sun (say within 5 degrees, except for Mercury which is 3 degrees) then the planet is said to be combust.

When a planet is combust, it loses most of its original characteristics since the power of Sun engulfs it or in other words overpowers it.

In an Aquarius ascendant, what if Lagnesh is in Bhagya-Sthan and Bhagyesh in Lagna?

You have mentioned one of the best Raja yogas with Saturn the ascendant lord of Aquarius getting exalted in the 9th house (sign of Libra) and the 9th lord Venus getting placed in the ascendant sign of Aquarius.

The three most important factors which will disturb this splendid combination is

 1. When either of the planets become retrograde, 

2. When either of them are conjunct with Rahu and 

3. When Venus is combust due to being close to Sun.

Other than that, this is one of the strongest of combinations. The native will live like a king with many followers.

Do we know when and where we can meet out spouse based on astrology?

It would be a very delicate prediction to make and would require extreme acute level of knowledge.

Its not that it cannot be done, but the first time one would meet his / her spouse would be just another meeting or just a coincidence or may be a social congregation. Not every rendezvous ends up in a relationship or marriage and as we know, each person will be meeting strangers very often than rare.

What happens when both Mars and Jupiter are in the same sign of Scorpio in the natal chart?

Mars and Jupiter are great friends due to their similarities in their character and significations.

Now that Mars is placed in its own sign makes it positively placed. Jupiter and Mars jointly will give rise to a strong Raja yoga.

This Raja yoga will always give positive results, but also depends on the ascendant sign as both Jupiter and Mars may become temporary malefics.

What are some appropriate questions that one should ask to best utilize the services of a Vastu consultant when they make a home visit?

The first query you should ask is as to whether the property can become positively powerful by the good practices of the inhabitants (like practicing meditation and dhyan).

2. How much of alteration can be avoided.

3. Does the property sync with the natives horoscope (the one who is living there - at least the chart of the head of the family).

Only after that you can go into the actual details.

Does a person save his/her wealth when Saturn, Sun, and Mercury in the fourth house of Cancer ascendant where Venus and Mars are in the second house of ascendant?

The 12th lord Mercury with the 2nd lord Sun constitute a strong Budhaaditya yoga in the 4th house in Libra. Along with this combination the 7th and 8th lord Saturn is placed. This is a malefic combination. The only positive placement is that of Venus due to its exchange with Sun (Parivarthana yoga).

Sun is debilitated in this combination.

Though the native is not a miser, he will be very conservative with regard to spending. On a long term basis the native will save money.

Why is the placement of the Sun not considered good in the 1st house of the natal chart?

Sun gains Dik bala in the 1st house since it is East. I have personally never studied that Sun in 1st house is malefic or bad.

Sun represents the consciousness and the best place for it to be placed is the head the 1st house.

Sun also represents good health, strong bones and sparkling eyes. Its position in the 1st house may make the native bald soon (Kalvata Yoga), but will give other attributes which no other planet will be able to give.

Why are planets in the 12th house considered to be bad?

Not all planets when they are placed in the 12th are considered bad.

The 12th house represents the realization of the senses (Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight and Sound). The planet which is posited in the 12th will influence the native to experience this creation through its perspective.

For example: - If Rahu is placed in the 12th, then the native will be more materialistically oriented.

If Ketu is posited in the 12th then the native will have less tendency towards sensuality and hence will have a great chance to renounce the worldly materialistic pleasures and trod the path of salvation and hence Ketu is known as Moksha karaka and the 12th is also known as the Moskha Sthana (the house of realization).

Venus is also known as the karaka for the 12th house (signifier).

Here Venus represents relishing the beauty of this creation (in its purest form). When Venus is placed in the 12th, the native will be acute and astute in his senses and hence will be hyper sensitive. This makes the native understand this creation better through his senses.

So the planets posited in the 12th are to be analysed to understand the effects of the house.

How do I see any possibilities for job loss, suspension and dismiss from service in a native's horoscope?

If the 8th and the 12th lords get involved along with the 10th lord or the 10th house, then there is a chance that the native might be subjected to humiliation or even harassment at job.

This is a basic combination, but there are many variations which have to be analysed.

The key dashas to understand whether a person is going through a tough time at his job are: -

1.    Jup/Sat or Sat/Jup

2.    Rahu/Sat or Sat/Rahu

3.    Ketu/Sat

4.    Ketu/Merc or Merc/Ketu

These are some important planetary periods in which the native will feel out of place at job or will have to report to a tough / rough boss.

Has your zodiac prediction ever come true?

Most of the times yes. Rather than prediction which actually fortifies the belief of the questioner, the emphasis has to be with regard to future betterment.

Why does Scorpio avoid attachment?

In general people feel that Scorpions are aloof and to themselves. Acutally Scorpions are very affectionate and like to be with their family. They are obsessive about protecting their family and will defend till the end.

What is the sure shot way in astrology to predict foreign travel (to a Western country) in the next 6 months?

There is no sure shot formulae to analyse foreign travel in the next 6 months generally. But yes, for every chart which is unique there will or will not be possibilities to travel faraway from birth place to a foreign country.

The strength of the planets which are giving rise to this yoga and the timing of the event has to be verified after analysis.

When classics where written thousands of years ago travelling abroad or even going to far-off lands was considered a taboo. With this perception, one should understand the implications of the yoga which suggests that a native may visit/travel or settle abroad.

The parameters for abroad travel or immigration is as follows:

1. 3rd lord/house (short travel)

2. 7th lord/house (business travels)

3. 9th lord/house (Long journeys)

4. 12th lord/house (displacement from place of stay)

5. 4th lord/house (present place of stay)

6. Rahu/Ketu (Mlechcha Grahas – represents foreign lands and people)

When 3rd/7th/9th lords are strong and are associated with fast moving planets travel should be predicted. Also if the 3rd/7th/9th house fall in a chara rasi (movable sign) then travel should be predicted. Here as said above the purpose of travel gets modified depending on the lord and on the type of planets influencing it.

For example, when Rahu influences then there would be travel abroad to places where non-vegetarian food is used. It also suggests that the cultural practices would be different from the place from which the native hails. In simple words it is a change a Villager experiences when he/she enters New York (USA).

Shift residence from one city to another within a certain distance is seen from the 3rd house (12th from the 4th). But if the displacement is for a far-off place then the influence of the 12th lord or house is a very important factor. If benefic planets are aspecting this change then the change would be profitable and vice-versa.

If there is a strong dhana yoga in a chart with the influence of the 12th lord on the 2nd then it should be understood that the native may get profits from foreign lands and if there is travel associated then one should understand that there would be immigration to foreign land.

Here transit of Jupiter and Saturn plays an important role to understand the timing of travel. In cases of immigration one common query is to whether the native will be immigrating alone or he will be able to take his family with him. In this case, we need to analyse the position of the 2nd lord and the 2nd house. If there is sufficient bhava bala in the 2nd and the Dasha/bhukti is favourable then one should suggest that the native will be able to take his family members along with him to foreign lands.

For example, if Saturn is transiting over the 2nd bhava (which signifies food) then one should understand that the native will be deprived of home food and hence would have to eat out (outside food from eateries). This may be for a temporary period or may extend to 2 to 3 years if the 2nd lord is badly posited in the natives chart.

Which astrological house tells about foster parents?

Parents, Foster Parents, Guardians and even blessing of God has to be seen from the 9th house of the Zodiac/Rasi Chart.

The D12 is concerned with regard to Parents and here the placement of Sun and Moon are considered important.

In cases of adoption the role of Saturn is to be analysed in both the charts.

How do you know a second marriage in a Kundali chart?

The 7th house is seen to understand the First marriage and the general relationship and general communication of the native with the outside world.

The 9th house is seen for knowing the timing and stability of the second marriage.

If the 7th house is protected by benefics and is devoid of malefic influence then the first marriage will hold good. But in some charts/cases we have seen that the 7th is blemished with malefic influence and hence the first marriage may cutoff short.

I will list down some combinations which may give rise to a second marriage after the closure of the first marriage.

1.      If a Maraka planet (for the 7th house considering the 7th as the ascendant) is placed in the 7th house or is placed in the 2nd house (since the 2nd is the 8th from the 7th, which represents longevity of the 7th). Also the 7th lord should be weak or malefically influenced.

Then there is a threat to the longevity of the spouse and hence the closure of the 1st marriage.

2. If the 7th lord goes to the trik sthanas (the 6th / 8th / 12th) and the 7th house is posited with a strong malefic then there might be separation from the 1st marriage. This should also be verified after analysis of the dasha period.

3. If the 1st/7th axis is posited with Rahu/Ketu and the 7th lord is very weak and also the ascendant is weak then the longevity of the 1st marriage is very short.

There are thousands of combinations which pose a threat to the 1st marriage or any relationship which is as intimate as marriage. But, not all get divorced. Many just walk out of the relationship, but maintain the status of marriage for social purpose.

When there native goes through a favourable period of the 9th lord or the planet which is posited in the 9th or when Saturn/Jupiter transit over the 9th house or the 9th lord, there will be a chance for second marriage.

D9 has a very important role to play in this analysis.

This is a very sensitive subject and requires confidentiality between the client and the astrologer.

Are Surya and Shukra in the seventh house?

Whether Sun and Venus are in the 7th house or not we can know if you provide your birth details.

Anyway, I think you want to know what will happen if Sun and Venus are placed in the 7th house from ascendant.

Sun and Venus are considered as enemies and this combination does not give good results if Venus is very close to Sun.

Now, let’s say Venus is 10 degrees away from Sun (minimum) then Venus is not combust and hence will give good results with regard to marriage, relationship, etc.

Now if Sun is also independently placed in the 7th , which is actually the west (since Ascendant is the east) wherein Sun loses Dik bala, it will give moderate results and may delay marriage.

We need to know the exact placement to go through the chart and analyse.

Is it true that Makar Lagna females always have a troubled married life?

The lord of Makara (Capricorn) is Saturn and the 7th house from it would be Cancer (whose lord is Moon).

When Saturn is strong, the Moon is also strong with benefic aspects with the 7th house posited with benefics or aspected by benefics then there should be no problems or troubles in married life.

Certain planetary periods and transits may give difficulties and challenges, but there is no theory or proof that a Capricorn ascendant chart of a female is bad for marriage.

Each chart will have its own challenges, we astrologers have to analyze, understand and only then predict.

Why is astrology called the father of all sciences but not considered as science?

Astrology is not called the father of all sciences. There are many other scientific streams which are as good as Astrology.

Astrology is one of the Vedangas (limbs of Vedas).

1.      Siksha

2.      Chhanda

3.      Vyakarana

4.      Nirukta

5.      Jyotisha (Astrology)

6.      Kalpa

Vedangas support to protect the authenticity of the Vedas and hence are regarded in high esteem.

It is not considered as a science by the modern scientific community as of now. The times will change and people will once again start believing this ancient wisdom and will respect its utility.

The biggest myth about astrology is that “Astrology is only used for predictions.”

Actually astrology is to be used to understand the Mundane phenomena and the interactions of the Human kind with this creation, the human role in one's life and the way one can achieve self realization using this birth by synchronizing the body, mind and the soul.

In basic terms

Body is represented by the ascendant and the ascendant lord

Mind is represented by the Moon

Soul is represented by the Sun

The constellations/planets associated with these entities will configure the behavioral pattern of a person. His innate cravings (Vasana) will emerge from the nodal points of the nervous system (Chakras) and try to satisfy itself by interacting with the external material world (Maya).

One using this Science of Astrology can understand one’s self. The strengths and weaknesses of the human body, mind and soul can be realized and there by liberate one’s self from the shackles of Karma.

What are the causes of miserness and materialistic thinking in astrology?

The kendras (quadrants) motivate a person to achieve materialistic comforts or to acquire property.

The more the planets in the quadrants the more the materialistic a person becomes.

The more the planets in the trines the more the emotional or sensitive a person becomes.

Miserness happens from benefics being placed in the 12th with a weak ascendant and ascendant lord.

What is the significance of Shad Bala and Bhav Bala in Vedic astrology?

In Brihat Parashara Hora shastra there are two chapters wherein Sage Parashara has explained how the strength of planets and house can be quantitatively be calculated.

These numbers clearly indicate the strength and the way they manifest in the dasha period of planets (and even in planetary combinations).

In the method of Shad bala (Six fold strength) the following strengths are counted

1.      Sthana Bala (Positional Strength)

a. Ochchabala (strength of exaltation), b. Saptavargaja Bala (7 levels of strength), c. Ojayugmarasyamsa Bala (Odd and Even strength), d. Kendra Bala (Qaudrant Strength) and e. Drekkana Bala (10 degree strength in signs).

2. Dig Bala - Directional Strength

3. Kala Bala - Temporal Strength due to time, date, month, year, etc.

4. Chesta Bala - Retrogressive Strength

5. Naisargika Bala - Natural Strength

6. Drik Bala - Aspect Strength.

Likewise the Bhava Bala (house strength) also has detailed methodology.

Which planet rules which house of the 12 houses in the birth chart?

From Aries to Pisces the planets that rule these signs are as follows: -

1.      Mars

2.      Venus

3.      Mercury

4.      Moon

5.      Sun

6.      Mercury

7.      Venus

8.      Mars

9.      Jupiter

10.  Saturn

11.  Saturn

12.  Jupiter

The Significators of the House from the 1st house to the 12th house (Here the 1st house is the house the ascendant is placed).

1.      Sun (Skull, Confidence, Soul, Individuality, etc.)

2.      Moon (Teeth, Eyes, Mind, Face, Family, Food), Jupiter (Wealth, Property, Habits), etc.

3.      Mars (Courage, Activity, Siblings, Arms, Ears, Neck)

4.      Venus (Vehicles, Materialistic Comfort, Enjoyment, Residence, etc), Moon (Mother, etc.)

5.      Jupiter (Poorva Punya, Progeny, Knowledge, Wisdom, etc.)

6.      Mars (Valour, Victory, Competitive spirit, etc.), Saturn (Service, Selflessness, etc)

7.      Venus (Spouse, Relationship, Wellness, etc.), Mercury (Business, Partnerships, etc.)

8.      Saturn (Longevity, struggles, hurdles, etc.)

9.      Jupiter (Righteousness, Higher Education, Guru - Teacher - Mentor, Blessings, etc.)

10.  Mercury (Career orientation, Manipulation, Planning, etc.)., Rahu (Industrialization, etc.)

11.  Each planet in this house will indicate the way the native would want to make money. This house represents Profits.

12.  Venus (Sensual enjoyment, etc.), Ketu (Spiritual search and motivation, Renunciation, etc.)

What is the best combination of planets for fame and wealth in the horoscope of a Scorpio ascendant?

For fame Sun has to be well placed for a Scorpio ascendant. Sun will give position, status and respect in social circles. Like wise for wealth the second lord Jupiter if exalted or placed in the 2nd will give excellent financial position to the native.

If you do not know the exact date of birth and time of birth, how can you decide your horoscope?

When there is no date or time of birth then one should go for a prashna kundali (a horoscope which is generated purely on the time of the query).

Only if the query is genuine and the queriest has honest intentions does the prashna kundali work.

The Astrologer also has to be following the strict rules of being an astrologer to practice prashna.

Since the method of Prashna depends on the bode or intent of the situation of environment around us the astrologer has to be extra special and sensitive to subtle signs which happen around him and the questioner. Each and every sound or act which happens will have a bearing on the result of the query.

I have tried to explain the intricacies of the art of prashna kundali, but I am sure it takes more than a paragraph to explain.

What is the process for your consultation on astrology personally?

Firstly a genuine and honest query is required along with accurate birth details.

After that is ascertained then the chart is generated and verified.

The planetary positions, aspect and conjunctions are understood.

The Bhava bhala (house strength), Shadbala (Six fold strength of planets), Astaka varga (Numerical values of bindus and rekhas), Planetary periods, transits, Avasthas (Status of planets), Yogas and other important points of divisional charts depending on the query will be analysed.

The D1, D9 and the respective divisional chart will be analysed using Tajaka system and Parashara system to accurately determine an event.

Only after verification can a prediction be made.

What should we see in a D60 chart? Why is it so important in astrology?

It is a divisional chart which is analysed to understand the finer positions of the planets and understand their inner strengths in a very accurate level.

Charts of Twins can be seen with this chart kept together so as to understand the difference.

Usually the Karmic influence over the native can be read through this divisional chart.

 

Is Kendradhipati dosha is applicable only to natural benefics/malefics or to functional benefics/malefics as well?

Kendradipathya dosha is applicable to all kendra lords, in particular it is applicable to Dwiswabhava lagnas (dual sign ascendants).

For instance, if the ascendant is Gemini - Jupiter will acquire the negativity of being a quadrant lord (both as the 7th lord and as the 10th lord). Many astrologers opine that even Mercury being the ascendant lord holds both the 1st and the 4th kendras and hence would also acquire negativity.

In the second example lets discuss Scorpio ascendant.

Mars and Saturn are kendra lords (quadrant lords) but also hold other lord ships like Saturn holds the lordship of being the 3rd lord and Mars is also the 6th lord and hence does not comprise to becoming a dosha karaka (a negative planet).

Sun is the lord of the sign of Leo which is the 10th house from Scorpio and is considered to hold only a Kendra and hence acquires the dosha.

The quality of a planet acquiring the Kendradhipathya dosha has to be understood in detail after going through a lot of charts.

The planets which acquire this dosha will present difficulties and hurdles in a native’s life.

How do I get my right Janam Kundli? The time given by my parents does not seem to be correct going by general predictions?

You need to get your birth time rectified. You will have to provide the list of events till date with approx. month/year.

The date and place of birth and then the approximate time is to be furnished.

Find a good astrologer and get this done.

Which star signs tend to be the most honest?

All the 12 signs can practice honesty depending on the placement and association of the ascendant lord and the aspect of planets over the ascendant sign.

We assume that people who are outspoken and frank are honest, but in reality those people who are silent and keep their views to themselves also might be practicing honesty.

Many people will know many honest facts which may if revealed affect another person or persons emotionally.

That is why the phrase “Bitter Truth” came into being.

You may know the truth, but do not have to reveal it everywhere. But, when it is the right moment and you avoid telling the truth, then you are not practicing honesty.

There is a thin line between Sookshma Dharma and Dharma Sookshma.

In what respects do astrologers say the most about life?

Astrologers use the science of astrology to decipher the planetary placements of a chart.

The significations of Signs, Planets, Houses, Aspects, Combinations, Planetary Periods and so on have been elucidated in the classic Astrological texts like BPHS (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra by Parashara), Phaladeepika by Mantreshwara, Brihat Jataka by Varahamihira, Jataka Parijata by Vaidyanatha Dikshita, etc.

Most of the calculations are mathematical and can be understood by anyone who has the zeal for understanding scriptures.

Astrology is a combination of mathematics and geometry. It has calculations, specific degrees and time. Why is it still that we have different predictions for the same planetary movement?

It is correct that Astrology is a pure science of interpretation. An astrologer has to go through many combinations of planets and their placements, aspect, status (avastha), planetary period, Transit, many different methods of interpretation and after all that the human factor of the astrologer comes in between.

This Human Factor is the most important one. As the quality of interpretation varies does the accuracy of prediction.

Every astrologer including myself is a victim to this and the error is inevitable. The more the commitment the more the perfection. Let us all honestly practice this divine science with more sincerity.