"CAREER/PROFESSION & ASTROLOGY"

ATTENTION PARENTS - CAREER COUNSELLING FOR YOUR CHILDREN

DELINEATING EDUCATIONAL PROSPECTS THROUGH
ASTROLOGY/PLANETARY INFLUENCES
 

Selecting right profession was always important but it has now become
imperative in view of the competition generated by the changing economic
scenario due to advent of new technologies and professional fields.

New technology has brought the world on a stage of recreation of new

infrastructure and markets, which is generating wealth for the knowledge
based industry across the world. The additional wealth is creating new
opportunities for the leisure industry sector, luxury industry, computer industry,
real estate industry, financial industry, automobile industry and research &
development industry. These new opportunities are in fact the scope of the
new economic order across the world. Those people, who are not working in
the new infrastructure industry, have started feeling the financial crunch to
keep pace with the life style changes.

Globalisation and the World Trade Order have reduced the powers of the
political administrators. The governments consider the stock market index as
one of the important indicator of its performance. The policies of the
government are market friendly to induce new investments and bringing
improvement in life styles of the masses.

To meet the challenges of the competition and the new economic order, it is
important that one makes full use of one's talent and potential by
strengthening one's weak and unfavourably influenced natal planets to
augment one's memory power, analytical skills, creative power, imagination
and leadership qualities besides the vision.

An appropriate astrological insight with a competent astrologer and measures

for strengthening of weak natal planets can be the best gift from parents to
their children.

The planetary influences in a birth chart (horoscope) are studied through the
natal conjunctions, aspects and placements of planets read in conjunction
with the current planetary influences (transit) with reference to the ascending
sign. The ascending sign is worked out in the natal chart on the basis of the
birth date, time and place. The conjunctions and aspects help us in identifying
the auspicious and inauspicious planetary configurations. The placement of a
planet in a particular house links the significations of the house ruled by it with
the significations of its house of placement. A planet placed in a malefic house
indicates suffering for the significations ruled by the said planet in the nativity.

IMPORTANT PREDICTIVE TECHNIQUES USED FOR HOROSCOPE

ANALYSIS
Birth chart analysis, as per Systems’ Approach, depends upon the following
factors:

1. FUNCTIONAL NATURE OF PLANETS

The functional nature of planets is the key analytical factor in the horoscope
analysis. Besides Rahu and Ketu, the planets, whose mooltrikona signs are in
malefic houses (sixth, eighth and twelfth) with reference to the ascendant, act
as functional malefic planets in a nativity. For this purpose, under the
Systems' Approach the sign Cancer is considered as the mooltrikona sign of
the Moon.
The functional nature of any planet depends on the nature of the mooltrikona
house of that planet. It is not related to the strength of the planet. A planet
may be weak or strong but the functional nature will remain same as per the
defined principle for identifying the functional nature of planets.

In exceptional cases, when Rahu is well placed in a mooltrikona sign of a

planet, without causing any conjunction or close aspect with other houses and
planets and its dispositor is strong, Rahu gives good results during its sub-
periods for materialistic prosperity. Rahu-Ketu, when exalted, give materialist
benefits while debilitated Rahu involves the native in exposed scandals and
acute physical sufferings.

The functional malefic planets for various ascendants, mentioned above, may
appear to be at variance when seen in the context of the available classical
texts, but when you analyze the charts based on the functional malefic planets
brought out hereinabove, you would find that all of your confusions disappear
at one stroke. The classical principles were laid down by Maharishi Parashara
in Dwapara yuga and changes, mutatis mutandis (wherever necessary) have
been suggested for the nativities in the Kaliyuga.

2. Identifying Afflicting Planets

It is very necessary to understand the difference between afflicting planets

and afflicted planets.
All planets can become afflicted, but only the functional malefic planets can be
afflicting planets.

A transit functional malefic planet will afflict always its natal position by
conjunction or aspect, except when placed in its own mooltrikona house in
rasi/birth chart. A natal/transit functional malefic planet never afflicts its own
mooltrikona house, except when the functional malefic planet is already
afflicted and/or afflicts from a dusthana/malefic house.

3. Understanding the impact of planetary conjunctions and Aspects:

In the case of influence of functional malefic planets over MEPs/planets

simultaneously strong in rasi and transit, the orb is one degree on either side
for normal afflictions and two degrees on either side for special/multiple
afflictions, while in the case of MEPs/planets either weak in rasi or in transit,
the orb is five degrees on either side. In the case of influence of strong
functional benefic planets over MEPs/planets simultaneously strong in rasi
and transit, the orb is five degrees on either side, while in the case of
MEPs/planets either weak in rasi or in transit, the orb is one degree on either
side. Under the influence of natal/transit functional malefic planets, all planets
get malefically influenced.

The maximum influence of the transit or natal conjunction/aspect is when it is

within one degree on either side. As soon as the transit influence starts
separating, the influence starts tapering down. It is very important to see the
strength of the planet on which the transit influence is being studied. I hope
the readers are able to understand this dimension for better analysis.

4. Identifying the strength of planets

A weak natal planet is not capable of fully protecting/promoting its general

significations and the significations of its mooltrikona house during the course
of its sub-periods and during the triple transit functional malefic influences. By
descending order of weakness, any planet becomes weak when:

1) The most effective point of its mooltrikona sign is afflicted by a functional

malefic planet within an orb of one degree.
2) The most effective point of its house of placement is afflicted by a functional
malefic planet within an orb of one degree.
3) It is conjunct or aspected by any functional malefic planet within an orb of
one degree.
4) It is combust due to its nearness to the Sun.
5) It occupies malefic houses from the ascendant, except if in its own
mooltrikona sign.
6) It occupies its sign of debilitation.
7) It is in the state of infancy or old-age.
8) It occupies its debilitated sign in navamsa.
9) It occupies the mooltrikona sign of a weak planet.
10) It is the Moon within 72 degrees either side of the Sun. However, this is a
minor weakness.

NOTE: In serial nos. (1) to (3) above, when the affliction is special or multiple
i.e. when it comes from:

1) a conjunction with/ aspect from the most malefic planet,

2) an aspect from a functional malefic planet placed in a dusthana,
3) a conjunction with Rahu or Ketu (Rahu-Ketu axis)
4) an aspect of a functional malefic planet afflicted by other(s) functional
malefic planet,
5) more than one functional malefic planet at the same time,
Then the otherwise "strong" planet should be considered afflicted (and weak)
even when the orb of afflic5. Identifying transit influences: The impact of
transit functional malefic planets is on both the functional malefic planets and
the functional benefic planets. The things governed by the planets would be
their general and particular significations. Similarly, when the impact is on the
MEP of a house the significations of the house occupied and the house(s)
aspected, both MT and Non-MT, would be influenced by the transit planet.
Transit of functional benefic planets over the natal position of functional
malefic planets or close aspect of natal functional malefic planets on transit
functional benefic planets also spoil the signification of the functional benefic
planets.

By transit strength we mean the planet should be strong in the transit.

5. IDENTIFYING THE MOST MALEFIC INFLUENCE

Mostly, the people seeking advantage of astrology remember it in the time of

distress. Therefore, the first thing is to gauge the strength of the planets so
that the malefic influences on the weak planets can be analyzed. The most
malefic influence in a nativity is that of the lord of the eighth house if it
contains a mooltrikona sign. However, if it does not contain a mooltrikona
sign, the title of the most malefic planet passes on to the lord of the twelfth
house if there is a mooltrikona sign.

Further, if, both the eighth and the twelfth houses do not contain a mooltrikona
sign, then the title of the most malefic planet passes on to Ketu.

Besides the natal position of the planets, there is the most effective point of
each house known by the degree rising in the ascendant. The close impact of
the planets is gauged through their closeness to the natal positions. Suppose
an ascendant of 16 degrees rises. It means the most effective point of each
house would be 16 degrees. The most malefic planets in any house having a
longitude between 11 to 21 degrees would malefically influence the most
effective point of the house of its placement and the house(s) aspected by it if
the lord of the house is weak. The most malefic planets in any house having a
longitude between 15 to 17 degrees would malefically influence the most
effective point of the house of its placement and the house(s) aspected by it if
the lord of the house is strong.

If the planet or the lord of the house, with which the most malefic planet is
forming a close conjunction/aspect, is strong and well placed, this most
malefic planet creates tension(s) with regard to the matters represented by the
house/planet involved. When the afflicted planet is weak, the significations
suffer seriously. When the afflicted planet is weak and badly placed, it results
in tragic happenings. To understand the difference between tensions, serious
trouble and tragic happenings consider the situations of fever, jaundice and
the loss of a limb ruled by the concerned planet, respectively. The transit
impact of slow moving stationary malefic planets triggers the trouble. When
the affliction is close to the most effective point of the house, significations of
all the houses involved, that is the house occupied and the house(s)
aspected, suffer. In the case of the afflicted planets, besides their general
significations, the significations of the house (i) where the mooltrikona sign is
placed, and (ii) significations of the house where the planet is placed, suffer.
The descending order for the weak planets is a combust planet, bad
placement, debilitation, old age, infancy, debilitated in navamsa and the weak
dispositor. The weakness of planets is effectively strengthened by use of a
Kavach to a large extent.

6. IDENTIFYING THE RESULTS OF VIMSHOTTARI DASHA

Events fructify in the sub-periods of planets. Therefore, it is very important that

we understand the method of analyzing the dasa (main period) and bhukti
(sub-period) results. The results of the general significations of the sub-period
lord depend upon its strength, placement, conjunction and aspects to the
same. The significations of the house of placement are touched when transit
planets create benefic or malefic influences on the sub-period lord, depending
upon their functional nature whether benefic or malefic. In the sub-period of a
planet, the following significations are touched:

(1) The general significations of the planet. For example the Sun rules father,
social status, position with the government, male child, digestive system,
heart, blood pressure, etc.
(2) The significations of the house where the mooltrikona sign of the said
planet is placed. In case in the mooltrikona house some functional malefic
planet is placed close to the most effective point, or some functional malefic
planet is closely aspecting the most effective point of the said house, or some
planet is closely afflicted then during the sub-periods of the afflicting and
afflicted planet(s) the significations of the mooltrikona house shall not prosper
and shall face problems indicated by the afflicting planet depending upon its
lordship. A natal/transit functional malefic planet never afflicts its own
mooltrikona house, except when the functional malefic planet is already
afflicted and/or afflicts from a dusthana/malefic house.
(3) The significations of the houses where the planet is placed.
(4) During the sub-period of a planet all the impacts on the house, which
contains the mooltrikona sign of the said planet, also come into force. Due to
such influences on the most effective point by a strong functional benefic
planet even the sub-period of a weak planet would be blessing the native with
good or very good results. Similarly, a close impact of a functional malefic
planet on the most effective point of a mooltrikona house may not allow the
planet ruling that mooltrikona house to show good results in its sub-periods
even if the said planet is strong in the natal chart.

8. Identifying transit influences:

The impact of transit functional malefic planets is on both the functional

malefic planets and the functional benefic planets. The things governed by the
planets would be their general and particular significations. Similarly, when the
impact is on the MEP of a house the significations of the house occupied and
the house(s) aspected, both MT and Non-MT, would be influenced by the
transit planet.

Transit of functional benefic planets over the natal position of functional

malefic planets or close aspect of natal functional malefic planets on transit
functional benefic planets also spoil the signification of the functional benefic
planets.

By transit strength we mean the planet should be strong in the transit.

8. APPLICATION OF ASTRAL REMEDIES

To expedite and ensure greater possibility of the desired event two-way

application of astral remedies are made:

a) Strengthening of weak functional benefic planets.

b) Propitiation of afflicting/functional malefic planets.

IDENTIFYING EDUCATIONAL PROSPECTS THROUGH ASTROLOGY

Today, the fast pace of life does not allow you time for experimentation. Every
minute is valuable. So, why not take the benefit of the competence of the
divine science of astrology. Brilliance, good operating planetary period, good
organizing capability, imagination, team work, trustworthiness and capacity to
develop and trust others, alertness, good health and leading capabilities are
the positive personality traits required for success in one's professional life.

Predicting the educational prospects of a native is quite a tricky job and is one
of the most sought after fields in predictive astrology. Numerous branches of
knowledge and professional courses and their magnitude are the areas which
have charged the atmosphere. It is quite difficult for the parents to identify the
correct professional field of study or business which should be most suitable
from the point of view of a successful career and also as per the potentialities
in the horoscopes.

The success of acquisition of professional course and career depend upon the
strength of the prime determinant planets in the birth chart. The setbacks in
academic studies, professional studies and professional matters or business
ventures can be averted through preventive astrological analysis of the birth
chart and by application of astrological remedial measures.

HOUSES TO BE CONSIDERED There are a number of factors that help us in

arriving at a decision on this vital issue. These are the fourth house ruling
school education, second house ruling professional education and status, the
fifth house ruling intellect and higher or professional education. The lords of
the tenth house governing profession and the eleventh house signifying
income also have a bearing on educational matters. The lord of the ascendant
of chaturvimsamsa, if containing mooltrikona sign, (the divisional chart for
analysis of educational matters) become additional determinant for
educational matters. The planets involved govern the magnitude of
professional matters, i.e. to say, the sign of a kingly planet like the Sun, the
Moon or affluent planet Venus, Jupiter, Mars, etc. indicate the high degree of
affluence of the profession of a native and the income there from. The
strength of the lords of these houses containing mooltrikona signs and the
operating planetary periods read in conjunction with the triple transit
influences hold the key to decipher the planetary influences. Similarly,
understanding the nature of planets becoming significators for professional
education and the planets exerting influence on these planets is necessary.
The planets influencing the fourth, second and fifth houses and the lord of the
ascendant of chaturvimsamsa if containing a mooltrikona sign become
primary determinants of one's educational pursuits.

The significations of planets fructify during their own sub-period as per their
functional nature and strength. The readers may please note the stress being
laid on the strength of the planets. The weakness of the planets in a nativity is
the very reason of existence of this divine science. It is but natural that a
native may approach an astrologer in the hour of difficulty. He may like to
utilize the services of this divine science to ward off the chances of problems
and to augment his ventures for optimum benefits. The real trial of strength is
of those planets that are apparently strong in a nativity because the weak
planets of the natal chart do not acquire any strength in any of the Vargas or
Divisional Charts.

IMPACT OF WEAK PLANETS The weak natal planets fail to bestow desired
and timely results even if they are in strength in the divisional charts. The
weak planets cause delays and absolutely weak planets deny the
significations ruled by them. The weak and afflicted planets cause problems
for the significations ruled by them. The planets in divisional charts cannot
exceed their rasi chart strength.

PREDICTIVE TOOLS - SIGNIFICATIONS OF PLANETS Let us return to the

subject. In fact, delineating anything from a natal chart requires application of
the predictive techniques in a comprehensive manner. Most of the time, the
determinant planets may be overlapping and indicating more than one area of
pursuit, while a person might have one of the areas as a hobby. Similarly, a
planet signifies variety of occupations. For example
(1) Sun signifies study of courses on administration, organization capability,
management capability, politics, law and medicine;

(2) Venus signifies study of courses on medicine, life saving drugs, art and
fashion, engineering, financial management, law etc.

(3) Mercury signifies study of courses in creative writing, accountancy,

analytical studies, computer applications, information technology, application
of law, designing work of engineering, etc.

(4) The Moon signifies study of courses in care, house keeping,

administration, public relations, etc.

(5) Mars signifies study of courses in engineering, erection, armed forces,

initiative and entrepreneurship.

(6) Jupiter signifies study of courses in law, teaching, financial management,

human resource management, spirituality, etc.

(7) Saturn signifies study of courses in production, low technology industry,

labor/industrial and welfare law, etc.

NATURE OF PLANETARY INFLUENCES We have to identify the type of

influence that is greatest in operation and then synchronize the same with the
operating planetary periods. As a group, those planets that exert more
influence indicate the choice or area of profession. Prominence, fame, wealth
or notable contributions in various fields are the result of a group of planets
congruent in nature and their strength. The group of Venus, Jupiter and
Mercury may indicate study of courses for an advisory role in financial
institutions or in financial matters, legal advice, or collectively legal and
financial areas. The confluence of the Sun, the Moon, Mars, Jupiter, etc. as a
group may indicate study of courses leading to acquiring position in
administration/bureaucracy. The confluence of Venus, Saturn, Mercury and
Mars may indicate study of engineering. A strong Mercury or lord of the third
house or the lord of the fifth house makes the person competent for research
based studies. Further classification in the major field depends on the leading
role of one of the significators. When the planets/significators are weak or the
dasa/main period of weak planets is in operation, natives after completing
their studies go in for routine jobs, i.e., clerical or mechanical, sales
representatives/assistants etc. or merely work as helping hands. For entering
into business, the role of Venus and Mercury is supreme as they provide
planning, trading and organizing capabilities. Royal planets (the Sun and the
Moon) and Mars the planet of executive authority under the benefic influence
of Jupiter becoming significators indicate involvement in a political career or
occupying senior position in bureaucracy. Rahu gives impetus to the efforts.
However, success depends on the right placement of Rahu and it should not
be aspected or related with malefic planets. Ketu in its main/sub-periods often
retards growth.

PRIMARY DETERMINANTS OF EDUCATIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The lords of the fourth, second and fifth houses containing mooltrikona sign(s)
become prime determinants of education. The mooltrikona sign lord of the
ascendant of chaturvimsamsa, the divisional chart for studying educational
accomplishments, becomes additional determinant for educational
accomplishments. Besides the significators for education and intelligence,
Mercury and Jupiter, the planets exerting close influences on these houses
also become secondary determinants of educational accomplishments.

PLANETARY INFLUENCES Planetary periods in operation between the age

of 16 and 24, need due consideration as the unfavorable operating planetary
periods will retard the progress of education, both academic and professional.
However, in case of strong prime determinants the education will proceed
without much of difficulties.

The lords of the second house ruling status and the fifth house ruling higher
education and their relationship with other houses, indicate the areas of
interest for higher or professional education. The level of achievement would
be dependent upon the strength of the planets. The strong Sun or the strong
lords of ninth, second and/or third houses make achievements in life
comparatively easy. The weak and afflicted planets in their sub periods
between the age of 16 and 24 cause hurdles and do not allow the person to
(1) acquire education suitable for successful vocation; (2) get a timely and
suitable job; and (3) settle well in life. Similarly, exalted and strong functional
benefic planets give an impetus to the academic pursuits of a person.

ROLE OF THE FIFTH HOUSE

The fifth house rules higher learning or professional education. The planets
exert influence over the native as per the significations ruled by them. The
Sun and Jupiter, if connected powerfully, turn the native towards spiritual
advancement. Mercury makes a man a research scholar and blesses the
native with analytical powers resulting in fruitful contributions to the society by
way of innovations/professional services. Venus, when strong, gives
inclinations for creativity and writing especially if being the lord of the fifth
house it is placed in the third house ruling communications. The Moon gives
emotional attachment and pursuit of royal comforts. Dreams are fulfilled if the
significators are strong and the favorable planets operate at appropriate times
in life. The lord of the fifth house in the ascendant blesses the native with
academic brilliance while its position in the third house blesses the native with
innovative and creative faculties including writing. The lord of the fifth house
placed in the tenth house strongly and unafflicted indicates the professions of
teaching, financial and legal consultancy, management consultancy,
engineering consultancy, banking, gains in speculation, etc.

ROLE OF THE THIRD HOUSE

The third house is very important house and help the native in his education.
This house acts like a Mercury as well as it is the house of understanding and
confidence besides communication and marketing. This house has verstile
significations and gives the role as a leader and consultant.

PLANETRY INFLUENCES INDICATING EDUCATION IN FOREIGN LANDS

The placement of the lords of the second and/or fifth houses in seventh, ninth
or twelfth houses indicates that the native will be going to foreign lands or
distant lands for pursuing the education.

The placement of the lord of the eleventh house in the eighth house indicates
income from foreign lands, service, insurance business, practice of mystic
sciences, etc. The placement of the lord of the eleventh house in ninth house
indicates income from foreign stay and visits, inheritance, involvement in
religious activities and teaching. The placement of the lord of the eleventh
house in the tenth house indicates income through one's profession
depending upon the planets and signs exerting influencing on the tenth house.
The placement of the lord of the eleventh house in the eleventh house
indicates income through financial institutions, gains through highly placed
friends and elder siblings. The placement of the lord of the eleventh house in
the twelfth house may impel the native to go to foreign lands for earning.
His/her business ventures in the native place may involve large amount of
expenses and losses.
PROFESSIONAL MATTERS / BUSINESS MATTERS - DECISION MAKING.

The role of the lord of the eleventh house, containing a mooltrikona sign, is
also very important for making job or business decision. This will indicate the
areas that would be explored by the native for earning and fulfillment of his
desires. If the lord of the eleventh house goes to the ascendant, the native will
strive and earn a lot of money through self-effort. The position of the lord of
the eleventh house in the second house indicates that the native shall earn a
good status and friendship with highly placed persons. He will earn wealth
through the help of his highly placed friends and his status. The position of the
lord of the eleventh house in the third house indicates income through
business enterprise in the fields of communication, transportation, publication,
trading, etc. The position of the lord of the eleventh house in the fourth house
indicates earnings through the application of parental assets in the business
of real estate, automobiles, educational institutions, furnishings, hotels,
teaching, etc. The position of the lord of the eleventh house in the fifth house
indicates earning through speculations, intellectual professions, management
services, banking, teaching, etc. The placement of the lord of the eleventh
house in the sixth house indicates disputes in the sources of income, income
through money lending, legal practice and hospitals. The placement of the
lord of the eleventh house in the seventh house indicates income from foreign
lands, business in partnership, luxurious hotels, import-export of luxury items,
etc.

The influence of the planets on the eleventh house is as per their functional
nature, strength and the level of affluence is as per the capacity of the planets
concerned.

The placement of the lord of the eleventh house also connects the sources of
income to the house of placement of the eleveth house.

The impact of placement of planets changes as per their placement in various

signs. For example, placement of a planet or even the Sun in the sign
Aquarius ruled by Saturn reduces the impact of the affluence of that planet
while the placement of a planet or even Saturn in the sign Leo enhances its
capacity to bless the native with large financial benefits.

The natives with close influence of functional malefic planets on fourth or

second or tenth or third house should not venture into business investments.
They should adopt astral remedies and better join job rather than venturing
into business. CASE STUDIES By way of a few charts we will further see the
confluence of various groups of planets.

CHART 1

Male born 1st March, 1942, 1014 Hrs. 28.39N 77.13E

The educational pursuits of the native are ruled by the Moon and the Sun.
Mars becomes the prime determinant for professional matters. The Moon is
quite strong in the horoscope. The only planet exerting close influence to the
houses of education is the Moon in the fourth house. The basic education of
the native was quite good. Mars is weak due to infancy. The Sun is weak due
to the weakness of its dispositor and the close affliction of Ketu and Rahu.
Due to the weakness of the prime determinant for higher education, the Sun,
the native went in for a Diploma course in engineering. The planet that makes
a man an industrious person, Saturn, though weak, is placed close to the
most effective point of the ascendant. Aries rises in chaturvimsamsa
ascendant and Mars becomes an additional significator for educational
matters in this case and occupies the house of status and family in the
horoscope.

The education of the native was completed in the main period of Venus. The
native joined his brother's industry and helped in management and expansion
of the same.

CHART 2

Male born 5th May, 1946, 0730 Hrs. 23.09N 79.57E

The Sun and Mercury become the prime determinants of education in this
chart. No mooltrikona sign rises in the ascendant of the chaturvimsamsa. The
Sun is placed in the twelfth house ruling distant places and is weak due to bad
placement and debilitation in navamsa. Mercury is weak due to debilitation
and is placed in the eleventh house. Mercury is closely afflicted by Ketu.

The functional malefic planets are not close to the most effective point of the
houses of their location. From the age of 16 to 19, he was running the sub-
period of weak Saturn in the main period of closely afflicted Jupiter. The
native, after doing his engineering graduation, joined a governmental
organization. Due to debilitation of the Sun in navamsa and dasamsa, the
status of the native did not match the position held by him.
CHART 3

Male born 30th June, 1967, 0745 Hrs. 28.37N 77.10E

The Sun and Venus become the prime determinants for educational matters.
No mooltrikona sign rises in the ascendant of chaturvimsamsa. The Sun is
badly placed and afflicted. Venus is weak due to old age. The most effective
point of the fifth house is under the close influence of Jupiter ruling the house
of conflicts. The most effective point of the fourth house is under the close
affliction of Rahu and Ketu while the most effective point of the second house
is under the close affliction of Rahu. The lord of the ascendant, the Moon, is
under the exact affliction of the most malefic planet, Saturn.

Jupiter as the karaka for intelligence is exalted and aspects the house of
intelligence. In such cases the significations of the planet show their impact
and the affliction caused shows their influence in the form of obstructions.
Taken together, the chart indicates study of courses connected with the
determinant planets the Sun, Venus, Ketu and Jupiter. The position of the lord
of the second house in the twelfth house in addition to the significators,
weighs the scale in favor of a profession connected with hospitals. The native
is a medical graduate. The weaknesses and afflictions however caused
numerous setbacks in his professional ventures.

CHART 4

Male born 22nd October, 1965, 0310 Hrs. 08.11N 77.30E

Strong Mercury and Jupiter become the prime determinants for educational
matters. No mooltrikona sign rises in the ascendant of chaturvimsamsa.
Strong Saturn, Mars and Venus exert their close influence on the most
effective point of the fourth house and become secondary determinants for the
educational pursuits. The functional malefic planets do not cause any close
affliction in the natal chart.

The influence of strong Mercury placed in the third house near the most
effective point gives an analytical bent of mind and Mars, Saturn, Jupiter and
Venus all give interest in engineering studies. The native is an engineering
graduate from a world renowned institution and during the period of his
engineering studies was running the main period of the strong yogakaraka
planet, Mars. Due to the strong influence of the second lord, Mars and Jupiter
the native is enjoying a rewarding career with an international trading
company.

CHART 5

Male born 26th September, 1936, 1045 Hrs. 31.06N 77.10E

Saturn and Jupiter become the prime determinants for educational matters.
Sagittarius rises in the ascendant of chaturvimsamsa whose lord is a prime
determinant in the natal chart.

Jupiter, the lord of the second house, is in the ascendant. Strong Saturn
occupies its own mooltrikona sign in the fourth house.

Mars closely influences the most effective point of the fourth house. Rahu is
closely conjunct with the most effective point of the second house and aspects
the tenth house and Mars closely. Both Mars and Rahu become secondary
determinant for educational pursuits.

The strong influence of Mars and Rahu in the wake of weakness of Saturn
and Jupiter gives a predominant interest in the profession of medicine.
Jupiter's distant connection combines it with teaching. The native went in for
teaching medicine. The influence of Mars and Rahu as functional malefic
planets is bad in other matters but their placement close to the most effective
point of the houses creates interest in matters pertaining to them. At the time
of education the native was in the dasa of Mars.

CHART 6

Male born 19th April, 1960, 0820Hrs. 25.28N 81.52E

The Sun and Mercury become the prime determinants for educational
matters. No mooltrikona sign rises in the ascendant of chaturvimsamsa.

The weak lord of the tenth house, Saturn, is closely aspecting the house of
status indicating status in life through profession. Mars exert close influence
on the most effective point of the fourth house. Exalted Venus exerts close
influence on the most effective point of the fifth house. Mars is dispositor of
the Sun. Mercury is weak due to debilitation. The close influence of Mars and
Venus gives the results of their significations while their in process affliction
gives their own results of conflicts and losses in life.
The close influence of Mars and Venus in the chart blessed the native with
study of medicine. The affliction of Mars to the most effective point of the
fourth house and that of Venus as sixth house lord to the most effective point
of the fifth house caused marital discord and problems in his professional
pursuits.

CHART 7

Male born 22nd April 1950, 0315Hrs. 16.03N 80.54.E

As there are no mooltrikona sign in fourth, second and fifth houses, the
significators Mercury and Jupiter become determinants for educational
matters. Sagittarius rises in the ascendant of chaturvimsamsa and Jupiter
again becomes the additional prime determinant of education.

The functional benefic planet Saturn closely aspects the most effective point
of the fourth house. Saturn is closely aspected by Venus. Both Saturn and
Venus closely influence the ascendant, as well. The functional malefic planets
do not cause close afflictions in the chart.

The confluence of Jupiter, Mercury and Saturn took the native to organization
and financial management. The native is an MBA and CA and is doing quite
well in his profession.