Mesha Lagna An Aries born person is usually of average height, stout, fearless, courageous and eager to take up initiative. Aries charges the native with scintillating spark of energy which enables him to leave his mark in whatever he undertakes. His life is full of activity and loves freedom; he feels miserable when he has nothing to do or contribute to the society. He begins each day with a new experience and is dissatisfied with routine work. Originality in everything; what he does is his keynote. He is very ambitious and desires to change the world. He is an idealist who functions on several different levels simultaneously. His personality radiates energy, fear and an irresistible power which makes others restless and uncomfortable in his company. He faces difficulties in education, expression of thought and in relationships with the opposite sex. His greatest trials come from restrictions which are generally represented by Saturn. His most serious difficulties are with relationships that are symbolized by Venus. There will be many contradictions in life. Outwardly, an Arian is busy and involved in many activities but inwardly he can be lonely, frustrated, depressed and forlorn. He has ample opportunities for pursuing esoteric knowledge, spiritual attainments and the discovery of the unknown. But such opportunities become available only when his material involvements are reduced and he is free from emotional entanglements. Unless a suitable environment is present his latent capabilities and potential contributions to society may easily wither. His longevity is not often great and he may die suddenly. When Sun is placed here the native will surely receive political patronage and be unbeatable in his approach to life. His mind will be sharp with mathematical genius and superb philosophical vision. He is often famous but not often happy. He is habitual wanderer and seldom be able to live in peace with his spouse. There will be very few people who can establish harmonious partnerships with him. When Moon is placed here, his eyes will be round and voluptuous, always longing for romantic love. The individual will be amiable and wealthy (though finances may fluctuate).
If Mercury is placed here then the native’s health may be poor during early years. He will eat sparingly, relishing vegetables and hot meals. The native has educational difficulties and his upbringing lacks sophistication and culture. He may at worst become a thief, gambler or a liar with equally immoral spouse with a crooked mind. He may very likely be an atheist. Placement of Venus in the Lagna will give the native an attractive physical form and artistic sensitivity; but it will also cause trouble. Venus is in an enemy’s house (that of Mars) and becomes a death inflicting planet (being 2L/7L) under such an influence there will be contradictory planetary forces at work and one cannot expect a harmonious impact. Temperamentally this native' has an affinity with Mars, while the Venusian influence works in an almost totally different direction. Aries will influence such
an individual to work hard, strive for excellence, explore new lands, and bring forth new ideas. Venus will impel him toward luxurious living and sensual pleasures (he is likely to become involved in Sexual intrigues), make him squander money, and possibly bring disgrace to his family. fa mily. MARS in Aries occupying the Ascendant is one of the most harmonious of placements. Aries and Mars radiate similar impulses which greatly enhance the possibility that the individual will express his best in the world and carve a position for himself in society. He may have a strong constitution and courageous disposition with an urge for exploration, research and the establishment of a new social order but he seldom lives to an advanced age. He will be known for his leadership and will be honored and respected by the state. He becomes a wealthy wanderer, moving from land to land, and is bound to leave an imprint on society. JUPITER in the Ascendant favors military achievement, lends a graceful appearance, a learned and generous disposition, and favours devotion to religious ritual. The native is liberal in making gifts, has multiple marriages, several children, and is long lived. SATURN in this position is quite adverse. The native is often bony, depressed, suffering from melancholy, lacking in common common sense, and engaged in mean or deceitful acts. He may be unfriendly, miserly and live an unconventional life. He may keep questionabl qu estionablee company and be dishonored by the state. RAHU's influence resembles that of Saturn. KETU can make its native philosophical, psychic, precocious by temperament, rugged and somewhat haggard in appearance. When Taurus occupies the Second house , the individual is invariably attracted to material wealth. Such a person has a great thirst for acquiring precious things; though he knows the futility of material possessions, the lust for them remains uncontrolled. He may speak in the language of spirituality, but only when it aids in the achievement of his worldly goals.
The SUN in Taurus in the Second house adds an unusual dimension to life. Spiritual opportunities fail to arise for such a person, but he is provided with material affluence, renown and honorable status — but without a spiritual core, these things do not satisfy the cravings of his heart. With the MOON in that situation, the veil of illusion is cast over the person's life, engrossing him in those objects of sensual pleasure which are popular in the physical world. But the Moon in the Second house also makes the individual happy and satisfied with his wealth, status, property and sense of well-being. MERCURY will elevate the native's social status; and his physical surroundings will be comfortable, yet he cannot be considered happy. His health will be weak. He may travel frequently in connection with his work, but his wealth and property will not be
commensurate with the amount of effort he expends. Above all he will find it difficult to accumulate property. Hostility and possible litigation frequently pester him. VENUS in this position throws open the floodgate of the past fruits of one's meritorious deeds. There will be hardly anything in life that such a person will lack; his spouse will be an asset to him. The possibility of diseases resulting from such an indulgent life, however, is high. MARS will produce wealth, landed property, and tremendous energy along with a tendency to accidents and an intense ambition; there may be occasional troublesome situations. situations. In spite of the high status of the individual, individual, he will find it difficult to accumulate wealth and money, and even his excellent education will not eliminate his larcenous tendencies. His longevity is curtailed and his speech is rude and impolite. JUPITER in this house will make the person rich, well-placed in life, religious and righteous, but he will not be entirely free from social and physical difficulties. When SATURN occupies Taurus in the Second house, it will certainly produce wealth, but the means of its acquisition may not be honorable. Health-wise, the individual will have much stamina, but speech impediments and eye diseases cannot be ruled out. There will also be some loss of landed property and a favorable relationship with the mother should not be expected. RAHU intensifies the kinds of trouble produced by Saturn and may result in diseases which are very malignant. KETU destroys all pleasurable or sensuous excitement, thus inducing this planet's typical desire for spirituality. Gemini occupying the Third house enables the individual to possess the best cars c ars or other vehicles. He is fond of his family and has "the gift of gab." In problems requiring legal intelligence, intelligence, his advice can be of great assistance. He is religious and understands the inner significance of rituals. He is held in high esteem among his family members and receives honor from the state.
When the SUN occupies this sign, the person is talkative, even though his education is often impeded. He may become famous, is courageous, and knows his way around the world. Learned and eminent persons are attracted to him. With the MOON in this sign, the native loses his property and wealth due to the intrigues of his siblings or friends. He is god-fearing, helpful to others, and generous. MERCURY in Gemini may not provide courage or the urge to take the initiative, but it makes the individual fond of the company of learned persons. The native himself is intelligent and appreciates scholarly s cholarly discourses, but his ideas may get him into difficulties. difficulties. He has little determination, moves from one place to another, and is all too willing to lend an ear to anyone with a story to tell. There is instability in his life which makes the achievement of specific goals difficult.
With VENUS in this sign, the person is controlled by his spouse, who also controls the money. This individual's prime interest in life is to enjoy the company of cultured people and spend money frivolously on them. MARS in this sign will give purpose and direction to the life of the individual. His personality is powerful and very few people are able to confront him on equal terms. Some inner power sways him to such an extent that, in spite of his desire for company and correct manners, his siblings, friends and relations feel so restless around him that he is left to carry on his life alone. He attains great professional eminence quite suddenly and by virtue of his own effort. JUPITER imparts a spirituality which is evident in the native's every action. He is respectful, god-fearing, and helpful; but though many people flock to him, none of them are able to help him with his own difficulties. SATURN in this position often leads to bitter experiences, which make the native's mental attitude uncongenial to others. A break in education, trouble with one's elders, abandonment by one's siblings, and no sexual pleasure make the person unhappy in any social circle. His heart is so often broken that very little resolve is left to help him express courage or strengthOften losing his money, he may become a miser as well. RAHU forms a difficult personality. personality. The Saturnian tendencies exist, but with a difference. The bitterness experienced in life under this influence makes the individual secretive and vindictive. His behavior is unpredictable, his approach unethical, and die urge to engage in deviant social behavior highly pronounced. KETU tends to impart originality in relationships, but there may be grossness in the individual's behavior. In short, there is a dissociated behavior pattern. Cancer in the Fourth floods this house with its natural characteristics; happiness is generally assured under its influence. The individual has an intuitive understanding of the finer finer forces of of nature, nature, and, if if other other planetary planetary factors agree, he may become a student studen t of sacred sa cred wisdom. He will be humble, popular, and accomplished in almost every way. In spite of his material abundance he remains unattached to his possessions, for his heart is concerned with deeper realities.
When the SUN is here, the individual is immersed in spiritual realization and cares little about acquiring property, material riches, or social approbation. He possesses a good house and is well-educated, but is not terribly attached to his mother. Once he decides on a specific goal, he approaches it wholeheartedly and consequently achieves it. The MOON provides an opportunity for acquiring spiritual knowledge, and die individual with this placement may even come to possess powers, but he remains essentially essential ly a family man. He is fond of his relatives, amiable in disposition, forgiving by temperament, and loves travel.
MERCURY creates several problems in the life of the person, who is required to establish a bridge between the realities of his life and his visionary ideals. He has the intelligence to achieve such a synthesis, but problems with siblings may stand in his way, and his health is likely to be weak. However, he travels much, visits a large number of places, and may choose a vocation involving boats, hydro-electric engineering, or water in general. His relationship with his mother is affectionate, and his temperament is usually emotional. VENUS shapes a person who is very much attached to his spouse and family relations. He is rich, lives in a luxurious environment, and is very sociable. He has a pronounced artistic temperament, is quite popular, fond of the opposite sex, and much honored. He rises in his profession. But with MARS occupying this sign, the individual becomes abnormally restless, fails in real estate, and gets into trouble due to his sexual relationships. relationships. He quarrels with his family, is estranged from his mother, and has troubles in marital life. Professionally, however, he is likely to rise quickly and become extravagant. A completely different kind of situation is present with JUPITER occupying the Fourth in Cancer. The individual is renowned for his composure of mind, attains status in local government, and is provided with all the conveniences of life. His demeanor is almost regal and his understanding of spiritual matters exemplary. His children are very promising, and he is surrounded by people who are full of affection and regard for him. SATURN in Cancer brings greatness and fame, but the kind of social position acquired under this planetary placement is based solely upon material attainments. Professionally, the person attains a high position, but he may well suffer a catastrophic fall from that height, causing serious psychological damage. He experiences many setbacks in life, especially physical illness and poverty, and must suffer the death of some of his near and dear ones. He begins life with selfishness, but faces so many problems and breakdowns that he develops a radically detached view of situations and relationships. When RAHU occupies this sign, the individual becomes depressive and interested in black magic. He has trouble with his family and is denied his mother's affection. With KETU in this position, the individual lacks loving relationships. His life is full of troubles and his behavior is unpredictable. These troubles, however, render him very thoughtful and ultimately philosophical. 2 Another word for "powers" is the Sanskrit siddhis, which implies spiritual powers attained through Yoga and meditation.
If the Fifth house is occupied by Leo the individual becomes ambitious, zealous and excited by creative opportunities which he may fail to realize due to his psychological immaturity. He is not content as a parent and his married life is often unhappy. He has tremendous potential, but generally must traverse his path alone.
The SUN occupying this sign greatly intensifies its impact. The individual is fired with an idealism which often epitomizes the Vedantic way of life. If supporting conditions are present, he will strive to realize this highest spiritual objective in the so ciety around him. Such a stupendous task may be possible, due to his sharp intellect, enduring stamina, and through physical creativity, i.e. the birth of a son. The MOON in this sign tones down the fiery radiance, making the birth of children more likely; it also soothes mental restlessness. Interest in family life is accentuated. The native's education is traditional, satisfying the primary goal of enjoying a comfortable worldly life. When MERCURY occupies Leo in the Fifth, the intellect is sharpened and the native's education proceeds in an orderly fashion; his interest in subjects like astrology, alchemy, the hidden powers concealed in nature, and the symbolic interpretation of secret laws is intensified, while his expertise in law, teaching, and diplomacy is also highly developed. He also becomes lucky with regard to offspring. VENUS shapes a native who is primarily interested in mundane existence. He is affectionately attached to his spouse and has one or two very likable children. His education will be smooth and his interest in the fine arts well-established. MARS will cause trouble for the native's children, but it will arouse his interest in technology, military strategy, nuclear power and aviation. His knowledge of practical occultism will also be quite deep. JUPITER in Leo is not very helpful for progeny, but its influence on spirituality, life after death, and literature will be pronounced. The educational career of the native will be bright, and he will have an ethical attitude to the various problems of life. With SATURN, the individual may be interested in political manipulations. His educational career will be obstructed and his social status unstable. He will also be in need of financial support. RAHU may incline the individual towards theft, smuggling, and bad habits. He will not be much interested in his studies, and will be unlucky with regard to children. KETU will produce idealism; the individual may have a few daughters.
Virgo in the Sixth house makes the individual suffer from ailments which may be primarily psychological in origin, though life-long in duration. These individuals usually undergo surgery at some point in their lives, but the most important thing about them is their fixation upon some objective or love object which haunts the entire life.
The SUN in this sign makes the person physically fit, but mentally he is obsessed by a martyr complex of some kind. His children cannot reach his inner core and he always feels lonely, yearning for affection and recognition. The MOON in this sign makes the individual somewhat experimental and licentious in sexual relationships, despite the presence of an attractive marriage partner. Financial and property loss is incurred on account of female relatives. relatives. The native's sexual affair s may cause him scandal and humiliation. When MERCURY occupies its exaltation position, few physical ailments arise for the native, and he achieves recognition for his learning. His colleagues, however, spread adverse rumors which are appropriately met in due course without causing any serious damage. The fatigue of constant traveling may exhaust him. When VENUS occupies Virgo in the Sixth, the individual must be careful. This is not a combination from which the native may expect comfortable living. Divorce, loss of money, venereal diseases and heavy debt are some of the factors which are likely to disturb his mind. MARS will involve the individual in accidents. He will have to face opposition from his colleagues on account of his ruthless ambition, but in all such confrontations he will emerge victorious. JUPITER'S influence may provide temporary relief, but will not stem the tide of misfortune unless it is supported by other planets. Heavy debt and nervous exhaustion will have to be dealt with before the individual can attain an eminent career and accumulate wealth, SATURN may cause high blood pressure, physical deformities, or other congenital problems. RAHU may distort the native's thinking process and put him in bad company, under the influence of which he will form many bad habits. KETU will make the native psychic, though he may also be obsessional. He will be subject to possession by astral entities. Libra occupying the Seventh house does not, as a rule, lead to a happy married life. The conflict between materialism and the spiritual quest upsets the composure and balance needed for a stable human relationship. Idealism and the other conditions of
life are at variance here, giving rise to much mental strain. Almost invariably, individuals with Libra in the Seventh are maritally unhappy. With the SUN in this sign, the conflict is greatly accentuated. The individual's basic urge for growth in consciousness is restricted by the material proclivities of the partner. Whether in business or marriage, the presence of the Sun in this sign is not conducive to the smooth development of a relationship. There is destruction of vital energy; money tied up in stocks, bonds, or securities is unavailable when needed, and the strain caused by the deviation from the spiritual path is exhausting. The MOON in this sign will activate one's creativity but may cause both marriage partners to build castles in the air. Enjoyment of the most basic pleasures of life, though frustrating to the individual's dormant spiritual instinct, will become his way of life. His spouse becomes the center of his attention and brings luck and good fortune. MERCURY weakens the moral fiber of the native. He is unsure of himself, his virility, and his social relations. To overcome this psychological deficiency, he tries to prove his abilities in many different ways, most typically through sexual conquests and clever business deals. He gets involved in litigation, legal and social difficulties. VENUS makes the individual very important; he becomes a social leader and his status rises accordingly. Though his sexual passions run high, his married life tends to be smooth and harmonious. His spouse brings him wealth as well as physical comfort and emotional satisfaction. MARS in this position creates disturbances. Though die marriage partners are warmly related to each other, the unbridled passion of the native often leads to extramarital affairs. The strain gradually grows until the wounded spouse either leaves or, less often, dies. JUPITER in this sign and house produces a spiritual atmosphere in the family whereby everyone is harmoniously blended with each other. Small difficulties raised by siblings are soon overcome and life moves on quite peacefully. The couple is regarded as very respectable. Though SATURN'S occupancy of this sign and house forms a combination for power and leadership in the community, it also causes mental torture to the individual. His amorous proclivities and his basic expectations from marriage are both restricted — he receives little of the warmth of life. He craves that warmth, as well as sexual satisfaction, but remains a lonely person, bereft of all that makes life emotionally full and satisfying. RAHU makes the individual unstable, depressed, and attracted to the lower expressions of sexuality. The physical and psychological strain of living with such a person is so great that the spouse often disappears from his life. Such a person is often married several times.
KETU'S influence certainly puts strain on the marriage partners, but the individual generally maintains his moral integrity. He may become psychologically unbalanced, and his behavior may seem uncoordinated or unpredictable. A breaking point may seem imminent, but is usually avoidable. Scorpio in the Eighth house makes the life of the native sad in several ways. The individual under under its impact will prefer to live a secluded life, pursuing his own interests. He may be interested in occult subjects and esoteric philosophy. As his approach will generally be from a practical standpoint, success is not always assured.
The SUN in this sign leads the native to some unhappiness arising primarily from his failure to achieve his desired goal. Surgery and humiliation will cause some kind of problem which is difficult to identify. The MOON will impel the native toward secret liaisons, and his family may have to bear the humiliation and misfortune he causes. With MERCURY in this sign, the individual may be occupied in a secret and perilous business. Peace of mind will be absent, and the individual may develop degenerative diseases in old age. VENUS in this position will create much sexual disturbance, inducing the individual to seek illicit liaisons. His associates will be persons engaged in gratifying their sensual desires. MARS in this sign is powerful, producing courage in the individual which enables him to accept any challenging task. He will receive much wealth by way of the lottery or a legacy, but will suffer from blood loss and perhaps die suddenly. JUPITER in this position will make the individual a pleasure seeker. He will be able to acquire much property and will die after a prolonged illness. SATURN will enable the individual to maintain a great deal of secrecy about himself. He will prefer to be known only through his actions. He will attain fame and status unexpectedly, unexpectedly, but will die a saddened individual. RAHU impels the individual to seek material goals, though without inculcating social sanctions. KETU shapes an occultist engaged in arduous esoteric practices.
Under the influence of Sagittarius in the ninth house , the individual is prepared to take the plunge into spiritual exploration, but material proclivities will always pull him back. Knowledge of the occult will be held as a reality, and the individual will be vitally interested in observing traditional religious practices. Many of his experiences will bring him face to face with esoteric realities, but the sacrifice needed to undertake the arduous task of spiritual discovery will be missing. The individual will be a great traveler and explorer. When the SUN occupies this sign, there is increased fire in the individual. He is moved by the urge for humanitarian upliftment. No sacrifice is too great to achieve this end. His personality will be made of steel. He will succeed in transforming his life radically, acquiring all the attributes needed for the spiritual journey - though he will need to wait for another incarnation to embark on such an expedition. With the MOON in this sign, the individual will be burdened with family responsibilities and will eagerly desire higher social preferment along with extensive renown. His interest in the occult will be intense. He will come in contact with many evolved persons and will crave higher values in life. With MERCURY in this sign, the individual's intellect will prevent spirituality from dominating his consciousness. Impediments will be experienced through his family and social conditions. VENUS will activate the urge towards sensual enjoyment. Lust will be difficult to quench. The native will have material affluence and an amiable spouse. When MARS occupies this sign, the individual will jump into spiritual exploration. He will be very earnest and will desire to radically transform his life. He will travel extensively and will be known for his learning and wisdom. He may sacrifice his personal conveniences for spiritual attainments. With JUPITER in this sign, the individual will travel abroad, be learned, and gain respectable status. He will be religiously inclined and his interest in scriptures will be genuine. With SATURN in this sign, the spiritual quest will begin with a bang. The individual will have to suffer many physical hardships and he will receive serious professional setbacks. Socially he will be cut off from his friends and associates. In this deep turmoil, his mind will begin to ponder over the problems of life. RAHU in this sign makes the individual very persistent. Such a person often has a fixed idea which guides his actions - an idea not necessarily connected with his personal gratification. He works untiringly to attain results and often succeeds. In his effort, however, he will suffer many hardships.
When KETU occupies this sign there is great interest in the occult sciences. The individual acquires considerable proficiency in them, and his interest in these subjects is to harness them in order to secure a better social position and earn more income for himself. In order to gain knowledge and spiritual control, he has to suffer personal hardship. His morality is questionable. Capricorn in the Tenth house produces a powerful individual with a purpose in life. He will have a direction to follow. He dislikes inefficiency; his life is matter-of-fact and he does not appreciate anyone whose outlook is circuitous or indirect. He is generally a godfearing person, believing in an unseen hand guiding his life, though in actual practice he may not always be able to meet his own expectations.
The SUN in this sign makes the individual very ambitious and hard-working. However, he often fails to hit the target, and consequently feels immensely frustrated. The MOON in Capricorn gives an unstable profession dealing with some aspect of commerce with much travel. The native's aome life will be very happy and the native will like to be home. MERCURY in this position shows the native that mental acuity, sociability, and comprehension of the deeper principles of nature and society depend upon experiences gathered by the soul throughout many incarnations. It helps him work virtuously to acquire knowledge, especially esoteric wisdom, but somehow he remains at the periphery of enlightenment. He is very opinionated and cannot be submissive to anyone, as a result of which he fails to make much headway in life. VENUS in this position destroys the personal comforts of the individual; he gives these up in order to realize his mission in life. Such a person has tremendous sensitivity, as a result of which he can establish an immediate rapport with others, but this same quality also makes him suffer emotionally because of his sympathy with the masses. Such a person may also display extraordinary skill in the creative arts. MARS in this sign and house produces a leader who is i s both powerful and competent. When difficulties arise, his leadership abilities are actually sharpened. He makes a considerable contribution in leading society towards an ideal goal. JUPITER in Capricorn in the tenth house makes the native earn his livelihood by teaching and counseling others. Though he will dabble in the occult sciences and cultural history, he may have a weak mind. His morals may be questionable. SATURN in this sign is characteristic of a highly evolved soul born with a social mission to undertake. He may have no regard for established tradition, his voice may be harsh and his clothing unkempt, but the quality of his leadership, born of a complete absence of selfishness, will be exemplary.
RAHU in this sign makes the individual materialistic, often craving that which does not belong to him. He may associate himself with unscrupulous persons and engage in surreptitious surreptitious deals. KETU may make the native an idealist, though an unhappy one, uninterested in life. Under the influence of Aquarius the native believes in action. He is not generally well liked because he is quite opinionated and cannot accept the supremacy of others. By developing his own inherent capacities, he hopes to conquer the world. This attitude is resented by society. In terms of career or general social conditions, the native is left out and fails to secure what others in similar conditions would have attained. He dies a frustrated man, though his contribution to society's welfare and enlightenment is considerable.
When the SUN occupies this sign there is a break in the native's education. He occupies an executive post in the government, his financial position is good, and he is inclined to be charitable. With the MOON in this sign the mental condition of the person is abnormal. Family life is strained and there is no peace of mind. The native is generally employed by large corporations, the government, or the diplomatic service; he is also likely to be connected with water and trade. He will have to struggle very hard to earn his living. Under the influence of MERCURY the native will be engaged in intellectual pursuits, working as a journalist, literary agent, or civil servant. A truly independent profession will not be agreeable to him. People have reservations in socializing with him, and in spite of his involvement in so many fruitful creative activities he will be isolated and have very few friends. With VENUS in this sign the financial position of the native will be very sound. He will acquire property and marry well. He will achieve good social status. His ideals will be materialistic materialistic and his end will be sad, his habits and a nd behavior Impure and self-centered. When MARS occupies Aquarius in the Eleventh house the native leads an active life, is financially well off but not rich, and psychologically is very calculating. Social hostility against him will be present and he will experience many setbacks in life. He will receive many opportunities for improving his lifestyle, but will generally miss them; however, he will get sudden lifts in his career. Some type of surgery is very possible. JUPITER will make the individual god-fearing, charitable, engaged in active social service, and possessed of a respectable social status. He will be concerned for his family's welfare and will go out of his way to provide adequate comfort and financial resources. His education will be good, his children will make a mark in society, and his married life will be happy. SATURN occupying this house will endanger the person's life several times. He will, however, be saved from danger and survive into old age. He will occupy a respectable
position in government, in some international concern or large engineering establishment. His involvement with his job will be very intense. He will be an important bureaucrat. RAHU in this position will take the native to faraway places where he will discover new facets of life, collect ancient and mysterious objects, and try to understand the hidden mysteries of life. He respects all religious faiths and practices, but his personal life will be devoted to the immediate problems of an active existence rather than to distant ethical codes of conduct and deep religious meditations. KETU will make the native impulsive, generous, and philosophical. philosophical. He will be interested in occultism and will achieve much success in its practice. When Pisces occupies the Twelfth house, the individual becomes interested in religion and ethics. He is prepared to sacrifice a considerable portion of his life in the pursuit of such subjects. His idealism may kill him.
When the SUN occupies this sign, the individual is thoughtful but not well-educated. He will suffer at the hands of his children and his marital relationship will not be cordial. He will be short of finances. When the MOON occupies this sign, the tranquility of the native's mind will be extraordinary. He will succeed in understanding the hidden implications of various situations, but will not be able to control untoward occurrences in his life. He will not be very happy, and he may live abroad and die after a long illness. MERCURY will distort the mental processes of the native, who will have to take extra care to maintain his composure. His carnal passions will not be easily quenched. When VENUS occupies this sign the individual will live luxuriously and in dignity, towards which he will spend lavishly. His mind will be both poetic and musical, and in these pursuits he will spend much of his time. His spouse will be a great help to him. When MARS occupies this sign, the native's craving for idealism and his religious fervor will destroy his career prospects. Having lost many opportunities for self-development, he will also lose support from his siblings and his spouse will leave him, either through death or divorce. JUPITER will take the individual abroad, give him much renown, and make him famous as a great thinker. He will wander constantly, delivering lectures and having no settled life. SATURN will restrict the native's life expression if it occupies Pisces in the Twelfth house. The person may suffer from disease, deaths, and separations from near and dear ones. Indigence may be his fate and solitary confinement - either willingly or under duress - is sometimes his ultimate destiny.
RAHU and KETU will both lead the individual towards spirituality. The former will do so by engaging him in austere practices, stifling his material proclivities and associating him with those who can help him on the path. KETU will create storms in the mind and force the individual to face certain realities of life, which will unexpectedly open the portals of ultimate dissolution and true enlightenment.
