Libra, the most successful sign!

By Rajiv Sethi

Vedic Astrology consultant - Freelance at MSN

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Starting with Mesh or Aries and ending with Meen or Pisces, there are twelve zodiac
signs in Hindu astrology. Each of these signs is ruled by a planet which is called
Rashi Pati or sign lord. Sun and Moon own one sign each while all other planets own
two Rashis or signs.

The following list giving planets against the signs makes it clear. Aries-Mars,
Taurus-Venus, Gemini-Mercury, Cancer-Moon, Leo-Sun, Virgo-Mercury, Libra-Venus,
Scorpio-Mars, Sagittarius-Jupiter, Capricorn-Saturn, Aquarius-Saturn, Pisces-
Jupiter.

Of the nine planets mentioned above, Jupiter and Venus are benefics or planets
giving favorable results, while Mars and Saturn are malefic planets. Sun is taken
to be a stern task master or a cruel planet. Moon can be beneficial or malefic
depending upon how far she is from the Sun. The farther she is the more beneficial
she becomes. Mercury is neutral and gives the results of the benefic or malefic
planets he associates with.

Let us now analyze the house ownership for Libra ascendant based on what has been
written above. The first house representing self, health, body structure and
personality is ruled by the prime benefic Venus.

The second house representing family, education, face, food, wealth and ruling
powers is owned by Mars. Mars also owns the 7th house of male female relationship,
private parts, semen and its use, impotency etc.

The third house of self initiative, leadership, brothers, friends, arms,

communications etc. is ruled by Jupiter; who also rules the sixth house of enemies,
injuries, theft, violence and fear from thieves.

The fourth house ruling over mother, mind, property, and vehicles as also comforts,
progress, lungs, chest, and the masses in general is ruled by Saturn. Saturn also
rules over the fifth house of progeny, power to advise, the emotional nature,
romance, amusements and amusement parks etc. The belly, and in female charts the
uterus also falls under the domain of the fifth house.

The ninth house of good fortune, spirituality, father, pilgrimage, favors from the
government etc, is ruled by Mercury. Mercury also rules over the 12th house of
expenditure, wastage, over use, losses and separation. Enjoyment of luxuries,
sexual union and sleep also fall under the 12th house.

The tenth house for Libra ascendant is ruled by the royal planet Moon and under its
domain fall the government, ruling powers, professional status and dignity. Fame,
ambition, promotion, employer, superiors, pilgrimage and honor from the government
also fall under this house.

The eleventh house ruling over income, victory in litigation, speculation,

pleasure, prosperity, easy gains, dawn of fortune, gold, adopted children and step
children is ruled by the father of all planets Sun. Sun gives excellent results if
placed in this house.

In the sequel to this Blog we shall use some rules laid down by Maharishi Parashar
who is rightly called the father of Vedic astrology, and apply these to the chart.

In the previous Blog we discussed the house owner ship of the twelve houses for
Tula Lagna (Libra ascendant). In the present article we shall see how these planets
give their results in the light of rules laid down by Maharishi Parashar. These
rules are given below.

1. When a planet owns the second or the twelfth house, and along with it another
house; the results given by it will not pertain to the second or the twelfth house
but be connected to the other house ruled by that planet.

What does it mean? Let us take the example of the second house for Tula Lagna. Mars
becomes the owner of the second as well as the seventh house. He shall therefore
give the results pertaining to seventh house only. Similarly Mercury, who owns the
ninth and the twelfth house, shall give his results connected to the ninth house
alone. This rule holds true even though the Mool Trikon Rashi or Primary sign of
Mercury falls in the twelfth house. The strength or weakness of Mars and Mercury
will mainly boost or deflate the seventh and ninth house only. If Moon or Sun owns
the twelfth house, the good or bad results will be dependent on their strength and
placement.

2. A planet owning the Kendra houses 1, 4, 7, and 10 becomes neutral. If a malefic,

he does not give adverse results and if a benefic he does not give favorable
results. He remains neutral.

3. Planets owning the fifth and ninth houses give uniformly good results; this is
irrespective of whether they are benefic or malefic.

4. Planets owning the third, sixth and eleventh houses become malefic. Eleventh
lord becomes bad for health but not for wealth.

5. Sun and Moon are not tainted by the ownership of eighth house.

Let us now apply these rules to the nine planets and see what we get.

Sun
Sun becomes the lord of the eleventh house and if strong gives much gain from the
government. This happens because sun is a royal planet and a confirmed
representative of the ruling elite. The eleventh house is the eighth from the
fourth and so represents the longevity of mother. A strong sun will ensure her long
life.

This house also represents the elder brother, so he too will rise well in life,
provided that Karak (significator) for elder brother Jupiter is also strong.

If Sun is weak, afflicted and ill placed, gains will be adversely affected. In
addition to this wife�s digestion will suffer as eleventh is the fifth house from
seventh. The wife may also suffer from uterus trouble if the eleventh house is also
afflicted. Broadly speaking the lordship of the eleventh house by the royal planet
Sun is very favorable for Tula Lagna(Libra Ascendant).

Moon
Moon rules over the tenth house and like Sun, she too is a royal planet. A royal
planet ruling over the house of governance and peak performance is extremely
favorable for Tula Lagna. Strong Moon greatly enhances the tenth house. If placed
in the eleventh house she gives a high status and professional excellence. Similar
results though somewhat weakened will accrue if moon is placed in the fourth house.
For best results Moon should be far removed from Sun.

Mars
Mars rules over the second and seventh house � Both are houses of death � but
following the rules mentioned above he will give results relevant to the seventh
house only. Mars is a malefic planet and a potent killer, but the sign falling in
the seventh house is Aries. Mars thus becomes a neutral planet. It is this
neutralization of Mars that works so well for Tula Lagna. Should Mars be placed in
the fourth or the seventh house, his results will be excellent. The strength of
Mars has a direct bearing on the longevity and general health of the life partner.

Since Aries is falling in the seventh house, it is quite easy to see that it
becomes the Lagna for the life partner. Any planet and house which is weak will
create problems in that part of the partner�s body which is ruled by that planet.
Mars placed in the sixth, eighth or twelfth house will be detrimental to the health
of the partner.

Mercury
Mercury rules over the ninth and twelfth houses; both represent spirituality.
Mercury also represents �Lord Vishnu� and it is for this reason that he becomes
imbued with spirituality, ethics and selfless service to society. Mercury placed in
Lagna or linked to Lagna Lord Venus makes a person very spiritual.

Jupiter
Jupiter becomes the lord of the third and sixth houses; both are houses of scarcity
and insufficiency. If placed in the eighth house, he gives a great deal of money
due to Vipreet Rajyog. According to Bhavarth Ratnakar, Jupiter is a beneficial
planet for Tula Lagna and his aspect on the second house promotes a lot of wealth.

Venus
Venus rules over the two houses of longevity; the Lagna and the eighth house but as
theMool Trikon Rashi -Primary sign - falls in the Lagna her results are mostly
beneficial. Venus should not be weak or afflicted as that would have a direct
bearing on health and life span.

Saturn
Saturn rules over the fourth and fifth houses and becomes a powerful Yog Karak. The
most malefic planet thus becomes most beneficial for Tula Lagna. If strong, he
bestows power and affluence. In addition to this he gives high class intelligence
and an illustrious son who proves lucky for the native.

Saturn also gives a strong liking for amusements of all kind and one spends money
freely on cinemas, concerts, theme parks, casinos etc.

It thus becomes clear that all malefic planets lose their malfeasance for Libra
Ascendant while the benefic remain benefics. Additionally the two royal planets
become the rulers of the house of profession and house of gains. It is this that
makes Libra the most successful Lagna of all. Among all twelve signs, they have a
much better chance of living a healthy, prosperous and joyful life.

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