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Vedic Astrology
Module - 2

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INDEX

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Chapter 1 : Panchanga 3

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Chapter 2 : Moola 30
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Chapter 3 : Horoscope and Houses 35

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Chapter 4 : Planets 52
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Chapter 5 : Chart of Planets 76

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1. EPHEMERIS ( PANCHANGA )

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It is imperative for a student of astrology to understand

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Ephemeris (Panchanga) which means five constituents (Paanch Anga)

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.These five constituents are Lunar Day (Tithi) , Constellation
(Nakshatra) , Combination (Yoga) , Karana and Days (Vaar)

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Lunar Day ( Tithi )
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The first constituent of the Hindu Ephemeris (Panchanga) is
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Lunar Day (Tithi). One Lunar Day denotes one phase of the Moon.
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Lunar Day is the distance between the Sun and the Moon. The period
from one day after No Moon to Full Moon is termed as Bright Half
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(Shukla Paksha). The period from first day after Full Moon to No
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Moon is considered Dark Half (Krishna Paksha). The Bright Half

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starts from No Moon where Moon wanes to the Full Moon while in
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the Dark Half the Moon waxes from Full Moon to No Moon.
Thus the absence of the Moon is No Moon and the completion
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of its phases is Full Moon. Tithis denote the distance of the Sun and
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the Moon at a given time.

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Earth revolves round the Sun and Moon revolves round the
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Earth. During this Moon and Sun may make an angle with respect to
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each other. When they make an angle of 00 , it is No Moon and

when they make an angle of 180 it is Full Moon. At the time of No
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Both Sun and Moon are at same position in respect to each

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other due to this Moon cannot be visible. Similarly when they are 180
apart , Full Moon can be seen so it is called as Full Moon day.

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It means that they are opposite each other. This results in receiving

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rays of moon to its fullest.

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Thus a month i.e. the time between two Full Moon is a period 30
days. Both Full Moon and No Moon come once each during a month.

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The degree and corresponding Tithi in Dark Half :-
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Lunar Days Tithi Distance of Moon from Sun
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1 Pratipada 00 to 120
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2 Dwiteeya 120 to 240

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3 Triteeya 240 to 360

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4 Chaturthee 360 to 480

5 Panchami 480 to 600
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6 Shashthee 600 to 720

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7 Saptamee 720 to 840

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8 Ashtamee 840 to 960

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9 Navamee 960 to 1080

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10 Dashmee 1080 to 1200

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11 Ekadashee 1200 to 1320

12 Dwadashee 1320 to 1440
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13 Trayodashee 1440 to 1560

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14 Chaturdashee 1560 to 1680
15 Full Moon ( Poornima ) 1680 to 1800

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The Degrees in Dark Half can as follows :-

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Lunar Days Tithi Distance of Moon from Sun

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1 Pratipada ED 1800 to 1680
2 Dwiteeya 1680 to 1560
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3 Triteeya 1560 to 1440

4 Chaturthee 1440 to 1320
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5 Panchami 1320 to 1200

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6 Shashthee 1200 to 1080

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7 Saptamee 1080 to 960

8 Ashtamee 960 to 840
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9 Navamee 840 to 720

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10 Dashmee 720 to 600

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11 Ekadashee 600 to 480

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12 Dwadashee 480 to 360

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13 Trayodashee 360 to 240

14 Chaturdashee 240 to 120
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15 No Moon 120 to 00
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One Synodic or Lunar Month comprises of 30 Lunar Days

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which sometimes reduces. The same holds good for the year as well.
Twelve lunar month make one year. Although there are twelve months

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in an year, but there is a difference between the days of lunar year

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and solar year. Moon takes 354 days to complete 12 revolution of

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the Earth while Earth makes one revolution of Sun in 365 ¼ days.
Thus there are 11 short days shorter in a lunar year than a solar year.

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The system of adjusting this difference is devised through extra
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month which in Hindi is termed Malmassa or Purshottama month.
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This extra month is added to reconcile reduced days of lunar Year
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with the solar year.

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Reduced Tithi
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A Tithi ( lunar day ) is considered to begin at Sunrise. The tithi

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that started at Sunrise shall be the tithi of that particular day. No

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matter if just one hour after Sunrise the tithi gets changed. Similarly
suppose changed tithi begins after Sunrise and ends before Sunrise
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of next day, then that tithi is not counted and it gets reduced. For
example, on a particular day if the Sun rises in third tithi and after day
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two hour it gets changed to fourth tithi and the fourth tithi ends
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before Sunrise next day and the next Sunrise occurs on the tithi then
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fourth tithi has not witnessed any Sunrise and it will be considered as
reduced tithi.
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Increased Tithi

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Any tithi which witnesses two Sun rises, is considered to be
increased Tithi. Suppose, the Sun rises on the tenth tithi and the same

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tithi continues till the next Sunrise, the tenth day will be considered

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increased tithi and shall occur subsequently twice in that month.

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Fusion of Tithi

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Some times No Moon and Full Moon gets fused with the 14th

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day of the fortnight. Similarly at times the first lunar day may also
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fuse with the Full Moon day or No Moon day. When this happens it
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is called fusion of tithi.

The combined occurrence of No Moon day with the 14th lunar
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day is called Sini No Moon day. The occurrence of Full Moon day
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with the 14th day is called Anumatee. When the first tithi combines
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with No Moon day it is called Koohoo and when first tithi combines
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with Full Moon day, it is called Raka.

Tithi denoted by numbers. Each tithi including No Moon day
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and Full Moon day are assigned particular numbers. Thus each tithi
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is assigned a number when it is occurs. Thus first tithi is assigned

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number 1, second tithi as number 2, third 3 and so on till 15th tithi i.e.
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the Full Moon day which is denoted as number 15. In the same
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manner the 15th day of the dark half i.e. No Moon day is denoted by
number 30.
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Tithis and their Lords / Rulers

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The significance of the lunar days cannot be analysed without
considering their Lords. The following table depicts the numbers of

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the lunar days and their Lord.

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Lunar Day Lunar Day Lord

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Number Hindi Name

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1. Pratipada Agni

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2. Dwiteeya ED Brahma
3. Triteeya Gauri
4. Chaturthee Ganesh
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5. Panchami Sheshnaag
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6. Shashthee Karteekeya
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7. Saptamee Sun
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8. Ashtamee Sun
9. Navamee Durga
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10. Dashmee Kaala

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11. Ekadashee Vishvadeva

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12. Dwadashee Vishnu

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13. Trayodashee Kaama

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14. Chaturdashee Shiv

15. Poornima Moon
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30. Amavasya ( No Moon) Pitra

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Effect of Bright / Dark Half

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Bright Half ( Shukla Paksha )

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Person born in the brighter half of a month is good looking,

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rich, wealthy, industrious, well versed in scriptures, skillful,
knowledgeable and learned.

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Dark Half ( Krishna Paksha )

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Person born in dark half tends to be cruel, abusive, misogynist,
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ignorant and dependant on others.
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Effects of Lunar Days ( Tithi )

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First Tithi
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Person born on the first tithi tends to be in evil company. He is

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poor, licentious and a stigma or a sore to the family.

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Second Tithi
Person born on second tithi is polygamist, untruthful, thievish
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and is not affectionate or loving.

Third Tithi
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Person born on the third tithi is restless, impoverished and

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covetous.
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Fourth Tithi
Person born on fourth tithi is fond of comforts and luxuries.
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This person is generous, amiable, scholar, learned, wealthy,

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prosperous and has male progeny.
Fifth Tithi

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Person born on fifth tithi is practical, respectful to his parents,

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generous, enjoys and luxuries and comforts. He adores and cares

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for his own body.
Sixth Tithi

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Person born on Sixth day tends to travel abroad. He is
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quarrelsome. He also tends to suffer from stomach related ailments.
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Seventh Tithi
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Person born on seventh day is content, bright, fortunate and

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well qualified. He is wealthy and prosperous and has female progeny.

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Eight Tithi
Person born on eight day is devoted to God. He is wealthy. He
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is attracted towards females. He is also interested in the study of

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scriptures and is learned.

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Ninth Tithi
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Person born on ninth day is religious, truthful and generous.

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Tenth Tithi
Person born on tenth tithi day has good sense of justice and
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can distinguish right and wrong precisely. He is bright, patriotic and

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happy. He is also interested in performing religious fire ritual (Yajna)

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Eleventh Tithi

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Person born on eleventh day is soon contended, pious, wealthy
and intelligent. He is the father of a male child.

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Twelfth Tithi

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Person born on twelfth day is restless and jackal minded. He
tends to travel more and has a weak body stature.

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Thirteenth Tithi

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Person born on thirteenth day is a learned scholar, knowledgeable

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and well versed in scriptures. He has strong will power and has helping
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nature.
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Fourteenth Tithi
Person born on fourteenth day is wealthy, religious, courageous,
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true to his promise, famous and reputed.

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Full Moon Day

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Person born on Full Moon day is wealthy, intelligent, industrious,

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polygamous and inclined to opposite sex. He loves to eat and enjoys

good food.
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No Moon Day
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Person born on No Moon day is lazy, covetous, shrewd, foolish,

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gallant and valiant.

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Increased or Decreased Tithi

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Person born on increased or decreased tithi is unqualified,

impoverished, shrewd and irreligious. He is deceitful.
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In Hindu Astrology certain nomenclatures have been allotted to

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the lunar days. They are termed as follows :-

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1st , 6th , 11th Tithi - Nanda

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2nd ,7th , 12th Tithi - Bhadra
3rd , 8th , 13th Tithi - Jaya

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4th , 9th , 14th Tithi - Rikta

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5th , 10th , 15th Tithi - Poorna

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These days influence the native as per their nomenclature.
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Nanda Tithi- ( 1 , 6 , 11 )
Person born on nanda tithi is respected, devoted to God,
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knowledgeable and is loved by all.

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Bhadra Tithi ( 2, 7, 12 )
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Person born on bhadra tithi is honored, dependant on others,

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wealthy and benevolent. Fear of death also persists with them.

Jaya Tithi ( 3 , 8, 13 )
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Person born on jaya tithi is respected, gallant, calm, composed,

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peaceful and serene. He enjoys long life.

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Rikta Tithi ( 4, 9, 14 )
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Person born on rikta tithi reasons logically, is critical and well

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versed in scriptures. He is lustful. He would not allow others to be

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Poorna Tithi ( 5, 10, 15 )

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Person born on poorna tithi is wealthy, truthful and pure hearted.
He can interpret and read between the lines while studying scriptures.

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KARANA

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The half part of a lunar day( Tithi ) is named as Karana. 30 days

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make one lunar month. Hence 60 Karana will make one lunar month.

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There are 12 degrees in each tithi. Thus one Karana will be half of
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that which is 6 degrees.
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Karana are eleven in number. Out of them four are fixed and
seven are movable. Kinstughna, Shakuna, Chatushpada and Naga
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are fixed Karana which occur only once in a month. The remaining
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seven movable Karana are Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gargi, Vanija
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and Vishti. They occur at regular interval and are repeated. The seventh
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movable Karana Vishti is called as Bhadra and is considered unsuitable

for auspicious occasions.
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Karana and their Lords

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Karana Lords
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Bava Indra
Balava Brahma
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Kaulava Sun

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Taitila Sun
Garaja Earth

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Vanija Laxmi

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Vishti Yama
Shakuni Kaliyuga

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Chatushpada Rudra

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Naga Snake
Kinstughna IC Wind
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Effect of Karana
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Bava Karana
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Person born on bava karana is respected, esteemed, famous,

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religious and auspicious. Steadfastness and stability go with him.

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Balava Karana
Person born on balava karana is religious, spiritual and devoted.
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He enjoys knowledge, wealth and fame.

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Kaulava Karana
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Person born on kaulava karana is affectionate, sociable, amiable

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and egoistic.
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Taitila Karana
Person born on taitila karana is affectionate. He enjoys good
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fortune and wealth. He owns many properties.

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Garaja Karana
Person born on garaja karana is an agriculturist. He is always willing

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to help household and achieves wealth and fame by his own deeds.

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Vanija Karana
Person born on vanija karana is involved in business especially

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that of import and export.

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Vishiti Karana

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Person born on vishiti karana is included to act unfair. He is
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polygamous. He tends to be clever at poison related works.
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Shakuni Karana
Person born on shakuni karana is calm and composed. He is
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either a medical practitioner or is involved in the business of medicines.

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Chatushpada Karana
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Person born on chatushpada karana is a devotee of God, keeps

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cows and looks after them. He may be a veterinarian.

Naaga Karana
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Person born on Naaga Karana is selfish and hard working.

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Fortune does not favour him.

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Kinstughna Karana
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Person born on kinstughna karana does auspicious works. He

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is content, healthy and acquires whatever he desires in life.

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YOGA ( COMBINATION )

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Yoga means combinations. Yoga are 27 in number. The following

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is the chart of Yoga and their Lords.

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Yoga Lords
Vishkumbha Yama

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Preeti Vishnu

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Aayushmaana Moon
Saubhagya IC Brahma
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Shobhana Jupiter
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Ateeganda Moon
Sukarma Indra
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Dhrutee Water
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Shoola Snake
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Ganda Fire
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Vruddhee Sun
Dhruva Earth
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Vyaaghaata Wind
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Harshana Bhuga
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Vajra Varuna
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Siddhee Ganesha
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Saadyha Savitri
Shubha Lakshmi
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Shukla Parvati

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Brahma Ashwini Kumar
Aindra Pitra

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Vaidhrutee Diti

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Vishkumbha Yoga
Person born on vishkumbha yoga is handsome, fortunate, well

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ornamented, intelligent and scholar.

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Preeti Yoga

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Person born on preeti yoga is loved by females. He tends to be
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excited and selfish.
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Aayushmaana Yoga
Person born on aayushmaana yoga is honorable, wealthy, poetic,
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long-lived, strong and victorious.

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Saubhagya Yoga
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Person born on saubhagya yoga is minister of states, skilful in

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all fields and loved by females.

Shobhana Yoga
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Person born on shobhana yoga is handsome, initiating and

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volunteering. He has male progeny.

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Atiganda Yoga
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Person born on atiganda yoga is matricidal.

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Sukarma Yoga
Person born on sukarma yoga is gentle, involved in benevolent
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acts and materialistic.

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Dhruti Yoga
Person born on dhruti yoga is patient, fortunate, qualified and

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enjoys fame and wealth.

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Shoola Yoga
Person born on shoola yoga is religious and well versed with

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scriptures. He skillfully acquires learning and wealth. He is prone to

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diseases.
Ganda Yoga IC
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Person born on ganda yoga has short height , gallant, brave and
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has firm determination. He succumbs to diseases easily and keeps

grudges.
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Vruddhee Yoga
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Person born on vruddhee yoga is good looking, wealthy, strong

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and materialistic. He enjoys love of his wife and children.

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Dhruva Yoga
Person born on dhruva yoga is long-lived, wealthy, strong,
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powerful and loved by all.

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Vyaaghaata Yoga
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Person born on vyaaghaata yoga is omniscient. highly reputed

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and popular. He involves himself with various types of work.

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Harshana Yoga
Person born on harshana yoga is fortunate, wealthy and well
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versed with learnings. He earns repute with bureaucrats.

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Vajra Yoga
Person born on vajra yoga is callous, gallant, well learned and

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well read. He is affluent with wealth and knowledge.

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Siddhee yoga
Person born on siddhee yoga is successful, charitable and good

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looking. He easily falls prey to diseases.

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Vyateepata Yoga

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Person born on Vyateepata yoga is sorrowful. If he gets to enjoy
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longevity of life, he will be happy and content throughout his life.
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Vareeyana Yoga
Person born on Vareeyana yoga is brave, generous, materialist
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and soft-spoken. He has artistic aptitude and can be expert in

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sculptures, poet or orator.

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Shiva Yoga
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Person born on Shiva yoga is blessed with everything and is

intelligent.
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Siddha Yoga
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Person born on siddha yoga can support others to be successful

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and enjoys beautiful spouse and property of all kinds.

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Saadya Yoga
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Person born on saadya yoga enjoys fame and repute. He is

loved by all and leads a happy and comfortable life. He tends to be
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successful in realising his dreams and is procrastinator.

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Shubha Yoga
Person born on shubha yoga is good looking, wealthy, generous,

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well informed and well acquainted with scientific knowledge. He

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presents himself in the service of Brahmins.

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Shukla Yoga
Person born on shukla yoga has artistic aptitude, is omniscient,

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wealthy, lovable and is the master of grandeur.
Brahma Yoga IC
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Person born on Brahma Yoga is knowledgeable, learned, spiritual
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and skilful in many fields. He has studied scriptures.

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Aindra Yoga
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Person born on aindra yoga belongs to royal families and is

wealthy, short lived, happy and well qualified.
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Vaidhruti Yoga
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Person born on vaidhruti yoga is initiative and restless. He is

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affectionate but his affection is not reciprocated.

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WEEK- DAYS

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There are seven days in a week viz. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,

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Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Unlike English calendar,

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Hindu calendar starts at Sunrise and not at midnight. The first day of
Hindu calendar is Sunday.

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Sunday

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Person born on Sunday is clever, bright and generous. He is
generally war loving. IC
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Monday
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Person born on Monday is wise, intelligent, calm and composed,

wealthy but is dependent on others. These people take both sorrow
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and happiness in same stride.

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Tuesday
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Person born on Tuesday tends to misinterpret situations. They

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generally earn their living through land related works. These people are
brave, valiant and war loving. They may become soldiers or join police.
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Wednesday
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Person born on Wednesday is a proficient orator, intelligent and

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has good looks. Individuals born on this day owns property and
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earns through literary writings.

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Thursday
A person born on Thursday is rich, scholarly, meritorious,
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intellectual, teacher, state minister and is recognized by the people.

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Friday
A person born on Friday is active, Envious, involved in games

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of wealth. Intellectual, beautiful and out spoken.

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Saturday
A person born on Saturday is a person of stable mind, cruel,

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evil some, heroic, a person of low vision. He loves having dense hair

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and old women.

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Born in Day and Night
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Day :-
A person born in day is religious, sexy, luxurious, fractured
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organ, beautiful and intellectual.

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Night:-
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A person born on night speaks less , is sexy, cunning, sinner

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and a person suffering from Tuberculosis.

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CONSTELLATION

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Constellation is the group of stars. Zodiac is divided into 27
parts. Constellations are fixed. These constellations make different

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figures viz. horse, snake, hand, etc. Besides the 27 constellations,

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Abhijeeta is considered to be 28th constellation which is having only
one star. Abhijeeta is held auspicious for everything.

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Moon moves through one constellation in approximately one

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day. This is termed as Lunar Asterism. Sun also moves along the

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constellations and takes around 13 to 14 days to move across one
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constellation. When the sun ascends a particulars constellation it is
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termed as Solar Asterism.

Each Constellation has four parts. Each Constellation has its
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own Lord. Following is a chart showing Constellation and their Lords.

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No. Constellation Lord

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1. Ashwini Ashwini Kumar

2. Bharani Kaala
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3. Krittika Fire
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4. Rohini Brahma
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5. Mrigashira Moon
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6. Adra Rudra
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7. Punarvasu Aditi
8. Pushya Jupiter
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9. Ashlesha Pitra

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10. Magha Pitra
11. Poorvaphalguni Bhaga

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12. Uttaraphalguni Aaryama

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13. Hasta Sun

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14. Chitra Vishvakarma
15. Swati Wind

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16. Vishakha ED Shukragni
17. Anuradha Mitra
18. Jyeshtha Indra
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19. Moola Nirutya

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20. Poorvashada Water

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21. Uttarashadha Vishvadeva

22. Shravana Vishnu
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23. Ghanishta Vasu

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24. Shatbhisha Varuna

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25. Poorvabhadrapada Ajaiakpada

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26. Uttarabhadrapada Ahirbudhnya

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27. Rewati Poosha

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28. Abhijeeta Brahma

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Ashwini ( Arietis )

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Person born in Ashwini Constellation is comely, fortunate, skilled,
plump, wealthy and reputed.

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Bharni ( Triangulara )

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Person born in Bharni Constellation is healthy, truthful, firm,
wealthy, pleasurable, happy and content. He is constructive and

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positive in thinking.

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Krittika ( Pleiades )

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Person born in Krittika Constellation is wealthy, thankful, genius,
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honored by state, orator, truthful and comely.
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Rohini
Person born in Rohini Constellation is peaceful, happy , wealthy
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and reputed.
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Mrigashira ( Orions )
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Person born in Mrigashira Constellation is frivolous, clever,

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patient, selfish, vain and covetous. He does not mind involving in the
manufacturing of fake goods.
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Adra ( Betelgeuse )
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Person born in Adra Constellation is thankless, has no gratitude

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and vain. He is attracted to sinful deeds and lacks wealth and

HA

prosperity.
MA

Punarvasu ( Pollux )
Person born in Punarvasu Constellation is peaceful, happy,
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comely reputed. He enjoys life with his friends and sons.

GY
Pushya ( Castor )
Person born in Pushya Constellation is religious, prosperous,

LO
calm, peaceful, comely and happy.

RO
Ashlesha ( Hydrae )
Person born in Ashlesha Constellation is brutal, shrewd, cruel

ST
and omnivorous. He tends to work only for selfish motives.

A
Magha ( Regular )

IC
Person born in Magha Constellation enjoys comforts of
ED
attendants. He is prosperous, materialistic, industrious and dependent
FV

on high official of state. He loves and respects his father.

Poorvaphalguni ( Zosma )
O

Person born in Poorvaphalguni Constellation is educated, serene,

GE

beloved of woman, happy and honoured by intellectuals. He is the

LE

master of affluent riches and livestock.

OL

Uttaraphalguni ( Denebola )
Person born in Uttaraphalguni Constellation is in high control
C

of his sense. He is gallant, soft spoken, skilled in weaponry, brave

HI

and is felicitated by all.

RS

Hasta ( Corvi )
HA

Person born in Hasta Constellation is untruthful, adamant,

MA

alcoholic, friendless and thievish. He tends to be attracted to opposite

sex.
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Chitra ( Spica )

GY
Person born in Chitra Constellation enjoys his family with sons
and wife. He is affluent and rich. He is devoted to sages and deities.

LO
Swati ( Arcturus )

RO
Person born in Swati Constellation is wise, clever, religious,

ST
miserly, loved by all, gently and is devoted to God.
Vishakha ( Zubenubi )

A
Person born in Vishakha Constellation is greedy, conceited,
quarrelsome, polygamous and collous. IC
ED
Anuradha ( Scorpius )
FV

Person born in Anuradha Constellation makes his living in foreign

O

countries. He is always delightful. He is industrious and helps his

GE

kins.
Jyeshtha ( Antares )
LE

Person born in Jyeshtha Constellation enjoys company of many

OL

friends. He possesses scholastic aptitudes and poetic interests. He is

C

religious and charitable. He is honoured by the lower caste people

HI

and enjoys being in chief position.

RS

Moola ( Shaula )
Person born in Moola Constellation is happy, brave, physically
HA

powerful, stable, steadfast, victorious, scholar but violent in

MA

temperament. He earns well. He enjoys wealth and conveyance.

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Poorvashada ( Kaus- Aust )

GY
Person born in Poorvashada Constellation tends to seek shelter.
He is blessed with fortune. He is dexterous. He helps others and is

LO
loved by all.

RO
Uttarashada ( Nunki )

ST
Person born in Uttarashada Constellation has many friends. He
has strong stature. He possesses large body contour. He is victorious,

A
happy, brave and humble.
Shravana ( Altair ) IC
ED
Person born in Shravana Constellation is grateful, comely,
FV

charitable, well qualified and affluent. He has more than one children.
O

Ghanishta ( Delphinus )
GE

Person born in Ghanishtha Constellation likes music and is fond

of gold and jewels. He also possesses leadership qualities and is
LE

respected by his kins.

OL

Shatbhisha ( Aquaria )
C

Person born in Shatbhisha Constellation is miserly, affluent and

HI

polygamist. He would love to settle out of his own nation.

RS

Poorvabhadrapada ( Aquaria )
Person born in Poorvabhadrapada Constellation is a proficient
HA

orator. He is happy. He enjoys fatherhood. He loves to sleep a lot

MA

and does not understand the value of time.

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Uttarabhadrapada ( Pegasus )

GY
Person born in Uttarabhadrapada Constellation is fair in
complexion, powerful, religious, brave and bold. He is always a

LO
conqueror. He has Godly nature.

RO
Rewati ( Piscine )
Person born in Rewati Constellation is dexterous in pious deeds,

ST
saintly, brave, wealthy and prosperous.

A
Abhijeeta

IC
Person born in Abhijeeta Constellation is comely, humble and
ED
felicitated. He is devoted to deities. He is outspoken. He is a jewel in
FV

his family.
O
GE
LE
C OL
HI
RS
HA
MA

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2. MOOLA ( Malefic Constellations )

GY
When a native is born in any of the following Constellation, he

LO
is considered to be born in Moola i.e Moola Malefic Constellation

RO
are not treated to be auspicious Constellations. Out of the above Six
Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Moola are more inauspicious than the

ST
remaining three.

A
Moola ( Malefic Constellation )
IC
ED
Ashwini Ashlesha Magha Jyeshta Moola Rewati
FV

OCCURRENCE OF MOOLA
O

Moolas are satiated at different places in different months. These

GE

places are Heaven, Earth and below Water. Their situation at different
LE

places in different months is given in the following Chart :-

OL

Occurrence of Moola
C
HI

Heaven Earth Below Water

RS

Aashada Chaitra Vaishaakha

HA

Bhadrapada Kaartika Jyeshtha

MA

Magha Shrawana Phalguna

Ashwin Pausha Margshirsha
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Location of moola on Earth at the time of birth of an individual

GY
is very inauspicious.
LOCATION OF MOOLA BASED ON ASCENDNT

LO
MOOLA IN DIFFERENT ASCENDANT

RO
HEAVEN EARTH BELOW WATER

ST
TAURUS GEMINI ARIES

A
LEO VIRGO CANCER
SCORPIO IC
SAGGITARIUS LIBRA
ED
ACQUARIUS PISCES CAPRICORN
FV

Moola may be very inauspicious if located on the Earth both month

wise and ascendant wise. Each Constellation has four phases or parts.
O

The influence of Moola in different phases ( parts ) are as follows :-

GE

ASHWINI CONSTELLATION
LE

First Phase
OL

Person born in first phase of Ashwini Constellation affects his

father. The father gets suffering after the birth of Child.
C

Second Phase
HI

Person born in second phase of Ashwini Constellation is happy

RS

and enjoys luxuries of life.

HA

Third Phase
MA

Person born in third phase of Ashwini Constellation is raised to

high office. He acquires high position.
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Fourth Phase

GY
Person born in fourth phase of Ashwini Constellation is
honoured, respected and revered.

LO
ASHLESHA CONSTELLATION

RO
First Phase
Person born in first phase of Ashlesha Constellation negatively

ST
influences health and mental peace of his mother.

A
Second Phase

IC
Person born in second phase of Ashlesha Constellation affects
ED
father who suffers economically and physically.
FV

Third Phase
Person born in third phase of Ashlesha Constellation is happy
O

and content.
GE

Fourth Phase
LE

Person born in fourth phase of Ashlesha Constellation is

OL

fortunate, knowledgeable, learned and affluent.

JYESHTHA CONSTELLATION
C

First Phase
HI

Person born in first phase of Jyeshtha Constellation results

RS

suffering to elder brother.

HA

Second Phase
MA

Person born in second phase of Jyeshtha Constellation result in

suffering to younger brother.
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Third Phase

GY
Person born in third phase of Jyeshtha Constellation is
troublesome, cause suffering and trouble to mother.

LO
Fourth Phase

RO
Person born in fourth phase of Jyeshtha Constellation results in
suffering to oneself and his father.

ST
REWATI CONSTELLATION

A
First Phase

IC
Person born in first phase of Rewati Constellation is highly
ED
revered and honoured.
FV

Second Phase
Person born in second phase of Rewati Constellation certainly
O

acquires high designation.

GE

Third Phase
LE

Person born in third phase of Rewati Constellation enjoys various

OL

luxuries and wealth.

Fourth Phase
C

Person born in fourth phase of Rewati Constellation suffers in

HI

various ways.
RS

MAGHA CONSTELLATION
HA

First Phase
MA

Person born in first phase of Magha Constellation causes

suffering to father.
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Second Phase

GY
Person born in second phase of Magha Constellation causes
suffering to mother.

LO
Third Phase

RO
Person born in third phase of Magha Constellation cause
suffering to father as he suffers financial losses.

ST
Fourth Phase

A
Person born in fourth phase of Magha Constellation brings all

IC
sort of comforts happiness and luxuries for oneself.
ED
MOOLA CONSTELLATION
FV

First Phase
Person born in first phase of Moola Constellation is considered
O

inauspicious for the individual himself.

GE

Second Phase
LE

Person born in second phase of Moola Constellation causes

OL

suffering to father financially.

Third Phase
C

Person born in third phase of Moola Constellation causes

HI

suffering to mother.
RS

Fourth Phase
HA

Person born in fourth phase of Moola Constellation cause

MA

suffering to father.

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3. HOROSCOPE AND HOUSES

GY
LO
Zodiac circle is divided into twelve parts. A horoscope is the
map of sky which is also divided into twelve parts. This chart holds

RO
the way to prediction.

A ST
Sky is divided into 12 parts in the horoscope. These 12 equal

IC
parts are called as houses. Position of planets keeps changing in sky.
ED
Thus in a horoscope, all the planets are placed respectively in respect
to their actual position in sky at the time of birth of a native. For this
FV

Ephemeris is used to see the positions of these planets.

O
GE

Zodiac, the great circle of the sphere is divided into 12 parts

LE

and 360 degrees. In this each part consists of 30.

OL

These houses in the horoscope are numbered from 1 to 12 as

C

shown in the figure. The division marked first is the first house which
HI

is also called as Ascendant. Thus 12 zodiac signs are placed in these

RS

houses accordingly. After placing the planets and zodiac signs in

HA

respective places, the horoscope is complete for analysis.

MA

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Second Twelfth

GY
Third First Eleventh

LO
Fourth Tenth

RO
Fifth Seventh Ninth

ST
Sixth Eighth

A
IC
ED
The first house in the horoscope is called as Ascendant. The
FV

sign placed here is called as the sign in Ascendant. Ascendant denotes

East direction. Similarly, exactly opposite the first, seventh house is
O

situated. Seventh house belongs to West direction. Exactly above is

GE

the tenth house while below is the fourth house.

LE
OL

East
C
HI

North South
RS

West
HA
MA

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Houses

GY
To be able to post the signs correctly one must recapitulate the
signs and their numbers.

LO
Example:- Suppose in the
Ascendant

RO
Eastern horizon i.e. the 5
Ascendant is occupied by the

ST
sign Leo at the time of the

A
birth of a native. Thus in the
horoscope of this particular IC
ED
person, Leo sign rules the Ascendant and the number 5 of Leo shall
FV

be placed in the Ascendant. Similarly the remaining zodiac signs shall

be placed in their respective places.
O
GE

Thus, Virgo zodiac sign shall occupy second house, Libra third,
LE

Scorpio fourth and similarly all other zodiac signs shall be placed.
OL

6 4 Planets shall be placed

C

7 Ascendant 3 depending on their position

HI

5
8 in a zodiac sign after this.
RS

2
Thus planets are placed in
HA

9 11 1
houses and zodiac sign based
10 12
MA

on their actual position in sky

at that particular time.
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FIRST HOUSE ( ASCENDANT )

GY
1. Ascendant reflects native’s personality. The destiny of a native

LO
is determined by the ascendant. Thus this house determines

RO
the consequences of one’s deeds.

ST
2. A person’s physique, complexion, looks, height, stature,
behaviour, thinking, health and power etc. are determined by

A
the ascendant.
3. IC
By ascendant life in the first 25 years of age of the native can
ED
also be predicted.
FV

4. Success in job, business, profession and the height native is

O

likely to achieve is also determined by the first house. A

GE

person’s field of work, hard work and efforts made by him

are also dictated by the ascendant.
LE

5. Ascendant is the yardstick to measure a native’s spiritual

OL

interest. Ego and pride of a native can also be determined by

C

this house.
HI

6. Gemini, Libra, Aquarius and Virgo signs are said to be most

RS

powerful in Ascendant.
7. Sun being the causative planet of the ascendant, is considered
HA

highly auspicious if it occupies this place.

MA

8. The element of Ascendant is fire.

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GY
First Fire
House Element

LO
RO
A ST
SECOND HOUSE

IC
ED
1. The second house dictates wealth, prosperity, earnings, status,
FV

finances, Gold, Silver, Jewellery etc.

2. The second house also determines wealth that a person inherits.
O

3. The second house warns a native against accident, its kind,

GE

ailments and death.

LE

4. The native’s speech, face, food habits, inherited property,

family, friends, artistic aptitude etc. are studied under this house.
OL

5. Comforts and luxury enjoyed by a person are also determined

C

by the second house.

HI

6. A person’s relation with in-laws and his affinity with them is

RS

also studied under this house.

HA

7. This place also tells about pet animals that a native possess.
8. The causative planet of second house is Jupiter.
MA

9. The element of the second house is Earth.

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Second Earth
House Element

GY
LO
RO
A ST
THIRD HOUSE
IC
ED
1. The third house delineates valour, manlihood , younger brother,
FV

short journeys and right ear.

2. The third house specifies the native’s siblings i.e. number of
O

brother or sister, relationship of brother and their mutual

GE

cooperation, helpers and servants, business, asthma, kidney,

LE

cough, skin, disease, yoga etc.

OL

3. This house tells about ups and downs in the fate of a native. It
also suggests a native’s valour and courage against these odds.
C

4. The third house also tells about the weapons and arms kept in
HI

the native’s house.

RS

5. This house also determines the last days of the native’s life.
HA

6. This home represents the youth of the native.

7. The causative planet of this house is Mars.
MA

8. The element, which predominates the third house, is Wind.

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GY
Third Wind
Element
House

LO
RO
A ST
FOURTH HOUSE
1. IC
This house depicts native’s prosperity, comforts and luxuries,
ED
father-in –law and material accomplishments.
FV

2. This house denotes house, cattle, live stock, possession of

vehicle, property, farm house etc.
O

3. This house describes native’s mother, her age, her health,

GE

native’s relations with mother and happiness of mother.

LE

4. The fourth house influences the second part of the native’s life
OL

i.e. from 25 – 50 years of age.

5. This house also indicates native’s peace of mind.
C

6. Fourth house reflects the repercussions of deeds done in

HI

preceding lives.
RS

7. The most influencing zodiac signs in this house are Cancer,

HA

Pisces and Capricorn.

MA

8. The causative planets of the fourth house are Moon and

Mercury.
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9. The element of the fourth house is water.

GY
LO
Fourth Water

RO
House Element

A ST
FIFTH HOUSE IC
ED
FV

1. Fifth house depicts details about a native’s sons, daughters,

their number, their age , their character, their complexion, their
O

looks, health, progress, popularity ,etc.

GE

2. Whether the children would be worthy or would they be worthless,

LE

their capabilities, whether children will take up a job or business

OL

and all such aspects are determined by the fifth house.

3. Ethics, means to earn money, lottery, speculation, gambling,
C

reputation, first conception of child, etc. are all under the

HI

control of the fifth house.

RS

4. The fifth house suggest which deity will shower the maximum
HA

blessing on the native.

MA

5. Daughter’s marriage and her in-laws are all determined by the

fifth house.
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6. The fifth house is responsible for the native’s education, study,

GY
intelligence, capabilities in writing skills, probability in
education, Mantra, Tantra, Future etc.

LO
7. If the fifth house is occupied by auspicious planets, then the

RO
native will get success without much effort.
8. Ethics, honesty and conscience of the native are controlled by

ST
this house.

A
9. The causative planet of this house is Jupiter.

IC
10. The element of fifth house is Fire.
ED
O FV
GE

re t
Ho ifth

F i en
LE
e
us
F

em
El
OL

SIX HOUSE
C
HI

1. The sixth house denotes diseases, ailments, sufferings, debt,

chronic diseases and submission to others.
RS

2. The sixth house also tells about step mother, disputes, legal
HA

cases and law suits, hydrophobia, maternal uncle and aunt.

MA

3. Enemies, Hazards due to enemies, deception, breech of trust

are all taken care of by this house.
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4. Digestive system of the native is governed by this house. Cold

GY
and hotness in body as per Ayurvedic principle are also governed
by this house.

LO
5. Native’s vision for the future and intuition are also governed

RO
by this house.
6. This house also delineates the good or a time as per native’s

ST
fate, hardships and adversities that he has faced or will be facing.

A
7. This house also tells about his business.
8. IC
The native’s time and favours gained in the old age are the
ED
subjects of the sixth house.
FV

9. The native’s relatives in mother’s side like mother’s father,

mother’s brother etc. their financial position, cooperation with
O

them and their interaction or encounter with the native are all
GE

determined by this house.

LE

10. The causative planets of the sixth house are Mars and Saturn.
OL

11. The element of the sixth house is Earth.

C
HI
RS
HA
MA

Sixth Earth
House Element
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SEVENTH HOUSE

GY
1. The seventh house delineates the native’s spouse, family life,

LO
their mutual relationship, age of spouse, their health, behaviour,

RO
nature, mentality and affection.

ST
2. The seventh house governs partnership, voyage, and
conception of second child.

A
IC
3. Partnership in the native’s business is the subject of the interest
ED
of the seventh house.
4. Seventh house also regulates love marriages.
FV

5. This house in responsible for the native’s wealth either by

O

savings or by inheritance.
GE

6. This house determines the type of skin of the spouse.

Auspicious planets in the seventh house would denote shining
LE

skin while inauspicious ones would denote diseased skin.

OL

7. This house is more concerned with reverence, honours,

C

intelligence and the phase of life between 50 to 75 years.

HI

8. Scorpio zodiac sign located here is treated to be best.

RS

9. The causative planet of seventh house is Venus.

HA

10. The element of this house is Wind.

MA

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GY
LO
RO
Seventh Wind
House Element

A ST
EIGHT HOUSE
1.
IC
The eighth house delineates the native’s place of death i.e.
ED
hospital or home, the reason of death and honours received
FV

after death i.e. posthumous honours.

2. Overseas voyages and emigration are determined by this house.
O

3. The eighth house will determine whether the native will have
GE

deception, suffering and accidents.

LE

4. This house determines the fate of women in regard with their

OL

spouse.
5. This house dictates financial losses. This house also tells use
C

of native’s wealth by others.

HI

6. This house is responsible for the troubles and ailments related

RS

to the native’s back. Height and fats are also determined through
HA

the study of this house.

7. The causative planet of this house is Saturn.
MA

8. The element of this house is Water.

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GY
LO
RO
Eight Water

ST
House Element

A
NINTH HOUSE
IC
ED
1. This house tells native’s deeds, success, luck, involvement in
FV

work and business.

2. This house controls long journeys for pilgrims or otherwise,
O

person’s interest in religion related works, native’s teachers

GE

or preachers, native’s luck rising age and fortune through lottery

LE

or loss of wealth, etc.

OL

3. Relationship of native with his wife’s brother or sister, sister’s

husband or brother’s wife can be determined by this house.
C

4. Good Deeds, charity, Yajna etc. are determined by the ninth

HI

house.
RS

5. The deeds of previous births, the causative factors in past

HA

times and inheritance of wealth is denoted by this house.

6. The causative planets of this house are Sun and Jupiter.
MA

7. The element of this house is Fire.

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GY
LO
er

RO
h

Element
int s e at
N ou W
H

A ST
TENTH HOUSE
1. IC
A native’s relation with his father, father’s age and contentment
ED
are determined by the tenth house. Whether the native will be
FV

more or less successful than his father, is also determined by

the tenth house.
O

2. The tenth house witnesses native’s deeds, his business or his

GE

designation. The height of success and governance can be

LE

determined through tenth house.

OL

3. Native’s job field of work, department, promotion and place

of living is determined by tenth house. Whether native will live
C
HI

in home town or away is also determined by the tenth house.

4. The native’s disposition i.e. lazy or hard working, cunningness,
RS

wisdom and deceitfulness come within the purview of the tenth

HA

house.
MA

5. The tenth house determines the native’s life towards the end
of his life.
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6. The native’s physical strength, health and body makeup are all

GY
the matters with which tenth house is concerned.
7. Aries, Taurus and Leo zodiac signs are most causative in this house.

LO
8. The causative planets of this house are Jupiter, Saturn , Mercury

RO
and Sun.
9. The element of the tenth house is Earth.

A ST
IC
ED
Tenth Earth
House Element
O FV
GE

ELEVENTH HOUSE
LE

1. Native’s gain, benefit, prosperity, income and source of income

OL

is determined by this house.

2. This house also determines native’s earnings through legal or
C

illegal means.
HI

3. Native’s elder brother, son-in-law, daughter- in- law and number

RS

of elder brothers are determined by the eleventh house. This

HA

house also tells about hidden wealth and left ear.

MA

4. The eleventh house indicates how selfish a native can be for

his personal gains.
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5. The height of the native’s success is also determined by this

GY
house.
6. This house determines the behaviour of the native’s boss or

LO
superiors with the native.

RO
7. The causative planet of eleventh house is Jupiter.
8. The element of eleventh house is Wind.

A ST
th

IC
v en e ind t
e s
El ou Wlemen
ED
H E
O FV
GE
LE

TWELFTH HOUSE
OL

1. This house determines natives expenses ( more or less ), place

C

of expenses, poverty, sinfulness, losses etc. This also tells the

HI

ratio between earning and expenditure.

RS

2. The native’s foreign tours when, why, how many, benefit from
HA

them and probability of staying abroad are also determined by

MA

this house.
3. This house tells whether the native is miser or spend thrift.
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4. Left eye, foot and hidden enemy are all considered by the

GY
twelfth house.
5. Conception of new ideas is considered by this house only.

LO
6. Time towards the end of life is also determined by this house.

RO
7. This house also tells about salvation (moksha )or situation
after death.

ST
8. The causative planet of this house is Saturn.

A
9. The element of this house is Water.

IC
ED
Twelfth Water
House Element
O FV
GE
LE
C OL
HI
RS
HA
MA

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4. PLANETS

GY
Planets are the celestial bodies moving in the space. Planets

LO
does not have light of their own. They reflect the light of the Sun.

RO
Thus Sun is a star around whom different planets revolve. Our Earth
is also a planet which revolves around the Sun. Sun is the center of

ST
all planets around which different celestial bodies revolve. Sun, being

A
luminary, provides energy and light to other planets and influences

IC
them accordingly. Sun with planets that revolve round Sun are jointly
ED
called as solar system.
FV

The Sun seems to be rising in the East every day and setting in
the West every evening. It gives an illusion of revolving around the
O

Earth, but in reality Earth traverses from West to East. But from
GE

Earth it seems that Sun rises and sets. However in reality Sun is
LE

stationary but due to Earth’s movement this phenomenon occurs.

OL

For the convenience of astrological calculation the Earth is assumed

to be stationary while the Sun is assumed to be moving. Astrological
C

calculations become smooth by considering Sun as moving and Earth

HI

as stationary. Thus during calculations Sun is considered as a planet

RS

instead of Earth.
HA

PLANETS :-
MA

There are nine planets i.e. Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter,
Venus, Saturn , Rahu and Ketu. Out of these Rahu and Ketu have no
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physical bodies and hence they are invisible.

GY
SUN
The influence of the Sun is most prominent. Its massive

LO
gravitational force guides all the planets. It controls the orbital velocities

RO
of the planets. It provides light to all the planets as it itself is luminous.
MYTHOLOGY

ST
As per Indian mythology, Sun holds the position of a deity.

A
Taking in consideration the supremacy of this transcendent figure,

IC
the sages and saints of olden times called him Life of Universe. As
ED
per on ancient legend, Ditee and Aditee, the two daughter of Daksha
FV

Prajapati were married to Hermit Kashyapa. Aditee gave birth to Sun.

Hence the Vedic name Aaditya come to be known for Sun. Sun God
O

has two wives Sangya and Chaaya. Chaaya gave birth to Shani (
GE

Saturn ) and Sangya gave birth to a son Yama and a daughter Yamuna
LE

( River Yamuna ).
OL

Another legend says that, long before the universe came into
existence, once Brahma broke out of an egg and pronounced the
C

auspicious word OM. This OM was considered beyond Brahma. This

HI

is considered to be the body of Sun God. Four Vedas found genesis

RS

in the four mouths of Brahma. These Vedas were brightly illumined.

HA

The luminosity of Omkaar was so much that brightly illumined Vedas

MA

merged with Omkaar. This Omkaar is Sun God himself. Since this
luminary ( Sun ) appeared first in the universe, he was named Aditya.
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SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION

GY
The distance of Sun from Earth is One hundred forty nine lacs
kilometers ( 14900000 ). It has a diameter of Thirteen lac ninety two

LO
thousands kilometer ( 1392000 ). Its mass is 2 x 1030 kilograms. Its

RO
density is 1.4 gram / cm3. The temperature at the outermost layer of
the Sun is Six thousand (6ooo) degree Celsius while at the core it is

ST
approximately one Crore thirty lac ( 13000000 ) degree Celsius. The

A
Sun is made up primarily of hydrogen. At the center the temperature

IC
is extremely high due to thermo nuclear reaction that takes place
ED
inside Sun. Every second, millions of tons of hydrogen are fused
FV

into helium. Enormous energy is released due to this phenomenon.

That is the reason why Sun is considered to be great source of
O

energy. Scientifically Sun is said to be composed of 90% hydrogen,

GE

8% helium and 2% other gases.

LE

CORRESPONDING SIGN
OL

Sun is the lord of Leo zodiac sign.

AUSPICIOUSNESS
C

Sun is considered to be a cruel planet.

HI

CAUSATIVE FACTORS
RS

Sun signifies conscience, father, temperament, wealth, vitality

HA

and health. If Sun is powerful in a native’s horoscope, then the native

MA

is bound to get luxuries, comforts, honours, reverence, fame, moral

and divine virtuosity, health and power. Sun makes a native kind and
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generous. The native is liable to be sympathetic to the poor and is

GY
talented.
If Sun is afflicted, the native may be vain, proud and boastful.

LO
He is liable to misuse his powers.

RO
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CONSTELLATIONS

ST
Sun is the lord of Krittika, Uttaraphalguni and Uttarashada con-

A
stellations.
BODY IC
ED
Sun influences bones and brain the parts of the body that are
FV

near brain. Heart, blood circulation, heart diseases, eye related

diseases, bile etc. are also related to Sun. Sun also takes care of
O

diseases related to below abdomen area.

GE

COLOR
LE

The color of Sun is considered to be Red.

OL

METAL
The metal of Sun is gold.
C
HI
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HA
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MOON

GY
Information
Moon is the second most prominent planet after Sun. Moon is

LO
a satellite of planet Earth and is visible from Earth.

RO
Mythology
Moon is adorned with a place equivalent to a deity. Moon is one

ST
of those fourteen jewels which come out from churning of the sea.

A
Lord Shiva adorned Moon on his forehead. During the churning of

IC
sea, poison was spilled out. Due to this the life on planet Earth was in
ED
danger. In order to save life, Lord Shiva gulped this poison. This
FV

resulted in generation of tremendous amount of heat in his body. In

order to pacify this heat, he placed Moon on his forehead. The cool
O

and soothing rays of Moon cooled down the heat caused by the poison.
GE

According to one more legend Moon belongs to the lineage of

LE

Saint Atri. Anusuyeeya, the wife of Saint Atri, had to face a challenge
OL

regarding her character. To test Anusuyeeya, Brahma, Vishnu and

Shiva were turned into infants. When Sati Anusuyeeya was able to
C

give them their original self, the trio took birth as her offspring’s.
HI

Thus Moon was born of Brahma, Dattatreya from Vishnu and

RS

Durvasa was born from Shiva.

HA

Scientific Information
MA

Moon is a satellite of planet Earth. The average distance of

Moon from Earth is Three lacs eighty four thousand four hundred
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(384400 ) kilometers. Its diameter is Three thousand four hundred

GY
seventy six (3476) Kilometers. Its mass is 5.97 x 1024 x 0.0123
kilograms. It density is 3.3217 grams / cm3. Moon takes 27.32 days

LO
to complete one revolution round Earth. It takes 2.25 days form

RO
Moon to cross one zodiac sign.
The crescent of Moon waxes or wanes. Thus Earth gets reduced

ST
or increased ( less or more ) light from Moon. This happens due to

A
the speed of Moon’s orbital. As Moon gets nearer to Sun it wanes

IC
and becomes less luminous. When Moon is closet to Sun it gets set.
ED
The setting of Moon is called as No Moon day. As Moon traverses
FV

away from Sun, its light increases, it starts waxing and the crescent
becomes broader and larger. On Full Moon day Moon is the farthest
O

from Sun. That day is called Full Moon day. These phase of Moon
GE

comes once in fifteen days, one after another.

LE

Corresponding Sign
OL

Moon is the lord of Cancer zodiac sign.

Auspiciousness
C

Moon can be inauspicious from the eighth day of bright half to

HI

the eighth day of dark half. It is benefic while from the ninth day of
RS

dark-half to the seventh day of bright-half. Moon is a cool and

HA

auspicious planet.
MA

Causative Factors
Moon signifies mother, mind and sturdiness, fragrance. It also
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signifies sugarcane, wheat, silver, Brahmin, cotton, clothes, etc. Its

GY
influences mind the most. The more powerful Moon, the more the
physical and mental strength of the native. While traversing through

LO
zodiac, the results are predicted based on the position of Moon on a

RO
zodiac sign. Full Moon is auspicious and is benefic while powerless
Moon is inauspicious and can be malefic.

ST
Relation with constellation

A
Moon is the Lord of Rohini, Hasta and Shravana constellations.
Body IC
ED
Body parts denoted by Moon are stomach and breasts. Body
FV

parts around mouth and blood are also denoted by Moon.

Color
O

The color of Moon is fair.

GE

Metal
LE

The metal of Moon is silver.

OL

MARS
C

Mars is quite close to Earth. Being red in color it is associated

HI

with war. Mars is also called as the Son of Earth.

RS

Mythology
HA

Scriptures and the science of Astrology have different legends

MA

as to how Mars came into existence. As per Vaamana Purana, when

Lord Shiva slaughtered the demon Andhaka, Mars Planet was born.
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The epic Mahabharata says that Mars planet was born out of

GY
the body of Lord Kaarteekeya.
According to “ Varahkalpa”, “ Hiranyaaksha” the elder brother

LO
of Hiranyakashyapa took over mother Earth. Lord Vishnu chose to

RO
be incarnate as a Pig. He killed Hiranyaaksha and resurrected mother
Earth. Seeing this valour of the lord, Earth was so very pleased that

ST
she secretly wished to take Vishnu as her husband. To accede to

A
mother Earth’s heart felt desire the great Lord Vushnu came to his

IC
original comely self and spent one year with mother Earth in solitary.
ED
Mars is said to be the child of Earth and Vishnu.
FV

Scientific Information
The distance of Mars from Earth is Ten crore sixty two lacs
O

five thousands kilometer ( 106205000 ) km. Its distance from Sun is

GE

Twenty three crore thirty seven lacs forty nine thousand four hundred
LE

sixty kilometer ( 233749460 ). After a span of fifteen years time it

OL

gets very close to Earth and then the distance from the Earth is reduced
to five crore fifty one lac six thousand kilometer ( 5510600 ). Thus
C

every fifteenth year the visibility of Mars is very clear from Earth in
HI

night. It appears like a bright red radiant and shinning ball. It has a
RS

diameter of six thousand seven hundred ninety four kilometers (6794

HA

). Its mass is 6.42 x 1023 kilograms. Its density is 3.95 gm/ cm3. It
MA

takes 23 hours 56 minutes to revolve on its axis. Normally it takes

687 days to complete one around of Sun. It revolves at a faster pace
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when it is near Sun. Thus the speed of its revolution is changeable.

GY
Relation with Sign
Mars is the Lord of Aries and Scorpio zodiac signs.

LO
Auspiciousness

RO
Mars is considered to be a cruel planet.

ST
Causative Factors
Mars influences property, land, fire, health, ailments, theft,

A
virginity, brother and state related factors. It also influences the
IC
animosity in the life of concerned person. Powerful position of Mars
ED
in horoscope makes native to get leadership qualities, courage,
FV

progress, property and love of brothers. If Mars is afflicted in the

O

native’s horoscope, the native is liable to be untruthful, backbiter,

GE

furious and cruel by nature.

Relation with Planets
LE

Mrigshira , Chitra and Ghanishtha constellations are governed

OL

by Mars.
C

Body
HI

Mars is related to bile and flesh in the body.

RS

Colour
Mars is red in colour.
HA

Metal
MA

Metal associated with Mars is copper.

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MERCURY

GY
General Information
Mercury is the smallest and radiant planet of solar system. It is

LO
very close to Sun. It is visible in the sky from Sunset to Sunrise. It

RO
cannot traverse farther tha
n 28 degree from the Sun. Being so close to Sun it is called as

ST
an associate of Sun.

A
Mythology

IC
As per Vaayu Purana and Matsya Purana, Mercury is said to
ED
have been born from Moon. According to Atharvaveda father of
FV

Mercury is Moon and mother is Rohini. Mercury is called ‘ Budha ‘

in Hindi which is derived from ‘Buddhee’ meaning intelligence.
O

Mercury earned this name due to his intelligence.

GE

Shrimad Bhagawata Gita says that Mercury is well versed and

LE

learned in scriptures and is also as radiant and brilliant as Moon. Taking

OL

into consideration the capabilities and adroitness of Mercury, Lord

Brahma make him a planet. A legend goes that influenced by the intellect
C

of Mercury, king Manu married his highly qualified and gentle daughter
HI

to Mercury. They gave birth to king Purukha. Thus the lineage of Moon
RS

expaned. Mercury is normally benefic and auspicious.

HA

Scientific Information
MA

Mercury is very close to Sun. The surface of Mercury

which comes in direct contact with Sun rays becomes hot and the
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temperature rises up to more than 400 degree Celsius.

GY
The distance of Mercury from the Earth is Five crore ninety
three lacs fourteen thousand seven hundred and sixty one kilometer

LO
(59314761). Its diameter is four thousand eight hundred and ninety

RO
kilometer (4891). Its distance from Sun is five crore seventy nine lac
ten thousand kilometer (57910000 ). Its density is 5.44 gm/ cm3 and

ST
mass is 3.3 x 1023 kg. It takes 38 days to complete one revolution

A
around Sun. Its average speed is said to be 48.3 Km. per second.
Relation with Sun IC
ED
Mercury is the Lord of Gemini and Virgo zodiac signs.
FV

Auspiciousness
Mercury is auspicious when it is in company with benefic planets.
O

Similarly it gives inauspicious effects when it is situated with malefic

GE

planets. Mercury be itself is always auspicious. Debilitated Mercury

LE

combined with Sun is considered inauspicious.

OL

Causative factors
Mercury signifies astrology, mathematics, insurance agency,
C

commerce, sculpture, comedy, dance, wealth, writing skill and

HI

business. Mercury affects the intellectual progress as per its power.

RS

It causes skills for the household, intellect for research, interest in

HA

scriptures and sweetness in speech. Afflicted Mercury will make the

MA

native unreasonable and variable in temperament. Due to this, native

will have no interest in economics. He will prefer to earn through
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working for others. He will have feeble intellect.

GY
Being with benefic planets it produces beneficial results while
being with malefic planets it produces malicious results.

LO
Relation with Constellation

RO
Mercury is the master of Ashlesha, Rewati and Jyestha
constellations.

ST
Body Parts

A
Mercury takes care of skin, parts near naval, bile, cough etc.

IC
When afflicted the native get headaches or skin related diseases. He
ED
may fall prey to speech defects or mental illness also.
FV

Colour
The colour of Mercury is green.
O

Metal
GE

The metal associated with Mercury is gold.

LE
OL

JUPITER
General Information
C

Jupiter is a large and incandescent planet of solar system. It is

HI

yellow in colour.
RS

Mythology
HA

According to Vayu Purana Jupiter is the son of Saint Angeera

MA

and Sunayana. Jupiter possesses intellect, eloquence and supreme

articulation. His sister’s name is Yogsiddha. According to Rigveda,
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Jupiter is handsome and comely. He lives in a house made of

GY
Gold. He is worshipped throughout the world. He has two wives viz.
Shubha and Tara. Seven daughters were born to Shubha and Jupiter.

LO
Seven sons and one daughter were born to Tara and Jupiter. His

RO
third wife Manata gave birth to two sons i.e. Bharadwaja and Kutcha.
Indra and Brahma are the Lords of Jupiter.

ST
According to scriptures Jupiter is the adviser and counselor of all

A
the deities. He is the symbol of truth and keeps in concern with

IC
untruthfulness. Out of nine planets Jupiter represents knowledge,
ED
reverence and learnedness. In mythological references Jupiter is very
FV

powerful, highly auspicious and philanthropic. Jupiter gives wealth and

knowledge. He can defeat his enemy even by breaking through their
O

armor. He is also accredited to have written one chapter of the Rigveda.

GE
LE

Scientific Information
OL

The distance of Jupiter from Earth is Fifty nine crore six lacs
twenty seven thousand seven hundred and eighty kilometer (
C

590627780 ). Diameter of Jupiter is One lac forty two thousand nine

HI

hundred and eighty four kilometers ( 1,42,984 ). Its distance from the
RS

Sun is 27.9 x 106 km. Its density is 1.34 gm/ cm3. Its mass is 1899 x
HA

1024 kilograms. It takes 9.9 hours to revolve on its axis. It takes

MA

twelve years to complete one revolution around Sun. Roughly 28

satellites of Jupiter have been discovered so far.
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Relation with zodiac Sign

GY
Jupiter is the lord of Sagittarius and Pisces zodiac Signs.
Auspiciousness

LO
Jupiter is an auspicious planet.

RO
Causative Factors

ST
Jupiter is the causative factor of education, self reliance, fire
and other related rituals, religion, Brahmin, Deities, sons, friends and

A
gold. Jupiter teaches one to be law abiding and virtous. Jupiter if

IC
being in benefic position makes the native educated, strong willed,
ED
content and religious.
FV

The native has male progeny. Jupiter being in malefic position

makes the native uneducated, foolish, reckless and discontented. He
O

has no progeny. Jupiter destroys auspicious effects of the house

GE

where it is situated. However, it improves the positive effects of house

LE

where it looks.
OL

Constellation
Jupiter is the master of Punarvasu, Vishakha and
C
HI

Poorvabhadrapada constellations.
Body Parts
RS

Jupiter controls fats, nose, liver and cough. Disease related to

HA

liver are also caused by Jupiter.

MA

Color
Jupiter is Yellow in colour.
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Metal

GY
The metal of Jupiter is bronze. Gold is also considered to be
metal of Jupiter.

LO
RO
VENUS
General Information

ST
Venus is the most luminous planet of the solar family. It looks

A
white on seeing through telescope. Venus is the most glowing, shining

IC
and brightest planet in the sky. Its glow is cool, comfortable and as
ED
white as milk.
FV

Mythology
Venus is supposed to be the teacher of demons. The epic
O

Mahabharata calls Venus as Shukraachaarya and he is considered to

GE

be the priest of demons. He is also a veteran is Yoga. He is sympathetic

LE

to demons.
OL

Venus penanced hard to please Lord Shiva and gained “ Mrit

Sanjeevani “ – the art of resurrecting the dead. By virtue of this
C

knowledge he used to revive the dead demons. As per Matsyapurana.

HI

Venus carried on a difficult fasting to gain Lord Shiva’s sympathies

RS

in favour of demons. This pleased Lord Shiva’s and he blessed

HA

Venus with the boon that he could defeat the deities in war. Venus
MA

was also made the chief of wealth. Hence Venus became the owner
of all the properties on Earth and beyond. Not only this, Venus is
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also responsible for medicines, chants ( mantras ), smells and juices.

GY
He has astounding capabilities. He handed on all his wealth and
property to his demon disciples and became a hermit leaving behind

LO
everything. Brahma assigned him the position of a planet. He may

RO
cause heavy or low rainfall. He may cause fear or make one free from
fear. He is present in the court of Brahma as a planet. He calms down

ST
the planets who stops rains. God of Venus are God Indra and

A
Goddess Indrani.
Scientific Information IC
ED
Venus is the second planet of solar system after Sun. Venus is
FV

enveloped in dense white clouds. There are so many clouds around

it that it looks to be wrapped up in white cotton. On watching through
O

telescope it looks like a ball of cotton.

GE

Venus has no satellite of its own. Its distance from the Earth
LE

when it is nearest to Earth is three crore ninty three lac sixty thousand
OL

kilometer ( 39360000 ). Its average diameter is twelve thousand one

hundred and four kilometer ( 12104 ). Its distance from the Sun is ten
C

crore seventy six lac thirty six thousand eighty hundred kilometer (
HI

107636800 )km. Its density is 5.19 gm / cm3 and mass is 4.87 x 1024
RS

kilogram. It complete one revolution in 243 days on its axis. It takes

HA

58.32 hours to rotate on its axis. It takes 224 days 16 hours and 48
MA

minutes to complete one revolution around Sun at the speed of 34.9

kilometer per second. Venus is more beautiful than other planets and
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is also very bright. It has soft cool comforting luminosity which is as

GY
white as milk.
Relation with zodiac Sign

LO
Venus is the Lord of Libra and Taurus zodiac signs.

RO
Auspiciousness
Venus is considered to be an auspicious planet.

ST
Causative factors

A
Venus signifies spouse, extra marital relationship, sex, youth,

IC
comeliness, beauty, comforts , luxuries, poetic aptitude, aptitude for
ED
comforts and luxuries to the native.
FV

Venus would also affect one’s writing skill , amicability and cleanliness
or tidiness. If Venus is debilitated in horoscope, then it causes triviality,
O

shamelessness, liking for loud sound, obscene and abusive words.

GE

Relation with Constellation

LE

Venus is the Lord of Bharani, Poorvaphalguni and Poorvaashada

OL

constellations.
Body Parts
C

Venus affects semen, legs, gases, cough etc. It causes disease

HI

related to urinary bladder, sex related problems and diseases that are
RS

generated due to improper habits or addictions.

HA

Colour
MA

Venus is white in colour.

Metal : The metal associated with Venus is white gold (platinum).
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SATURN

GY
General Information

LO
Saturn is the one of the beautiful planet of our solar world.

RO
Mythology
Saturn is son of Sun and Chaaya. Saturn is considered to be a

ST
cruel planet according to Astrology. As per Brahmapurana, Saturn had

A
been a staunch devotee of Lord Krishna since childhood. He would

IC
be lost in his devotion to ‘ Shri Krishna ‘ but he remained unaware of
ED
his presence for long. Tired of waiting Chitraratha cursed Saturn,
FV

According to which the glance of Saturn would prove destructive for

the recipient. Later Saturn tried to convince her to undo her curse.
O

Though repentant she could not have done this. Since then Saturn use
GE

to keep his head down lest his glance on others would cause destruction.
LE

As per Astrology if Saturn pierces Rohini Constellation, severe

OL

famine will be caused. People are doomed to die. The great king
Dasharatha was on the verge of encountering famine in his state. He
C

went to Saturn, greeted him. bowed to him and then waged a war
HI

against Saturn. Being pleased with his dutifulness, Saturn offered to

RS

grant him a wish. King Dasharatha wished that Saturn should promise
HA

not to pierce Rohini. Saturn promised to do that. Thus Dasharatha

MA

was able to save his country from famine. Saturn takes 30 years to
traverse across all the signs.
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Scientific Information

GY
The distance of Saturn from Earth is One twenty seven crore
thirty five lakh ten thousand kilometer ( 1273510000 ). Its diameter is

LO
One lakh twenty nine thousand five hundred thirty six kilometer (

RO
129536) km. It is one forth three crore thirty five lakh kilometer(
1433500000) km. far from Sun. It takes 29.5 years to complete one

ST
revolution of Sun at a slow pace of 5.6 kilometer per second. It takes

A
10 hours and 14 minutes to revolve around its axis. Its density is 0.69

IC
gm / cm3 and its mass is 568 x 1024 kilogram. With such low density
ED
it could even float on water. Its gravity is like that of Earth.
FV

The atmosphere of Saturn is formed of toxic gases. Life is

impossible on Saturn as it is extremely cold.
O

Relation with Signs

GE

Saturn is the lord of Capricorn and Aquarius zodiac signs.

LE

Auspiciousness
OL

Saturn is considered to be a malefic planet.

Causative factors
C

Saturn signifies sorrows, pain, ailments, death, journey, age,

HI

slavery, sculpture, arms and detachment. A powerful Saturn would

RS

make the native intelligent and callous. Saturn provides dark

HA

complexion to a native. Due to effect of Saturn, a native would be

MA

timid, determined, laconic in speech, economical in his expenditure

and industrious. Due to weak Saturn in horoscope the native with not
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be able to take decisions. He shall be cruel, mean and furious by

GY
nature. Saturn has the maximum malefic effects.
Saturn symbolizes fear, disinterest, death etc. Saturn improves

LO
the effects of house where it is positioned. However it reduces the

RO
positive effects of house where it looks.
Relation with Constellation

ST
Pushya, Anuradha and Uttrarbhadrapada have Saturn as their

A
Lord.
Body Parts IC
ED
Veins, spine stomach and flatulence ( gases ) are controlled by
FV

Saturn. Problems related to teeth ( dental ailments ) , joint related

problems, paralysis, deafness are all caused due to Saturn.
O

Colour
GE

Saturn is black in colour.

LE

Metal
OL

The metal of Saturn is iron.

C

RAHU
HI

General Information
RS

Rahu also called as Dragon’s Head or Ascending Node. It is a

HA

shadow planet as it is not visible.

MA

Mythology
A famous and well known mythological story tells that Nectar
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was found on churning the sea with the help of Vaasuki Snake. All

GY
the deities lined up to drink this Nectar as Lord Vishnu was distributing
it. One demon joined the line in disguise of Deity. Thus he also got a

LO
sip of the nectar. When Sun and Moon revealed the truth, Lord Vishnu

RO
slaughtered the head of this demon with his Sudarshana Chakra. It
was too late for the demon to die as he had already acquired

ST
immortality under the influence of that nectar. Then Lord Brahma

A
established two pair of the demon’s body as two planets namely

IC
Rahu and Ketu. Rahu was the head and Ketu was the remaining
ED
body. This is believed that the Solar and Lunar eclipse occur because
FV

of attacks of Rahu and Ketu on Sun and Moon. Mother of Rahu is

Simhika, the wife of Viprachiti and daughter of Hiranya Kashipa.
O

Rahu is elliptical in shape. He has the honour of attending the court

GE

of Brahma. As per Matsya Purana Rahu traverses along the shadow

LE

of Earth as it is also elliptical. He is lord of darkness. As per Rigveda,

OL

when Rahu takes over Sun and Moon it becomes too dark to see
anything. In spite of his getting the title of planet, Rahu could not
C

forget the grudges against Sun and Moon. Hence Solar eclipse is
HI

caused due to his vindictive attacks on Sun and Lunar eclipse is

RS

caused due to his malice against moon.

HA

Scientific Information
MA

Rahu, though became a planet, but it is not really a planet. It is

not luminous. It is actually a shadow planet. It has no shape and no
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visibility. Earth revolves round the Sun and Moon revolves round the

GY
Earth. During his journey along his own path, the Moon encounters
the Sun and cuts across Sun’s orbit twice. Thus the ascending point

LO
of this orbit is called as Rahu i.e. Ascending Node and the descending

RO
point is Ketu i.e. Descending Node. Rahu is merely a point and
traverses against the Sun’s direction of orbital. It is always at a

ST
distance of 6 signs or 180 degrees from Ketu.

A
Causative Factors

IC
Rahu signifies death, height, speculations, hidden treasure and
ED
lost belongings. Rahu is malefic and believes in damage. If posited in
FV

the third house it hits the native’s brothers, in the fourth house mother,
in the fifth progeny, in the seventh spouse and in the tenth house it
O

causes troubles to father. Rahu is a malicious planet. Rahu’s influence

GE

can be clearly interpreted in people who have big and arch shaped
LE

teeth. The teeth also tend to protrude. Powerful Rahu can also bring
OL

success and makes a person a successful politician.

Auspiciousness
C

Rahu is a malefic planet. It is also called as a shadow planet.

HI

Relation with Constellation

RS

Ardra, Swati and Shatabhisha constellatios have Rahu as their

HA

Lord.
MA

Colour
Rahu is Black in Colour.
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Body Parts

GY
Rahu influences Stomach.

LO
KETU

RO
General Information
Ketu is just a point in the solar system. It is invisible and hence

ST
it is called as shadow planet. Ketu is also known by the names as

A
Dragon’s tail and Descending Node.
Mythology IC
ED
As per mythology Ketu was born in the same way as Rahu was
FV

born. By having sipped the nectar deceitfully, they became immortal

and exist as planets. As per Matsyapurana, there are many bodies
O

that are named as Ketu. Out of these, Dhoomketu is the most important
GE

one. Ketu influences the temperament and work area of a person. It

LE

influences the North-West direction. Ketu is considered to be gentle

OL

and native to the summit of popularity. Shape of Ketu is like a flag.

That is why it looks as if it is being hoisted in the sky.
C

Scientific Information
HI

Although Ketu is called as a planet, in fact it is not a planet.

RS

Ketu is not luminous. It is a shadow planet. It is not visible in the sky.

HA

It has no shape. Earth revolves around Sun and Moon revolves round
MA

Earth. During this process the Moon cuts across the orbit of
Earth twice. The ascending point is called Ascending Node and the
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descending point is called Descending Node. Ketu is just a point and

GY
traverses against the direction of Sun’s orbital. It is always at a distance
of 6 signs or 180 from Rahu.

LO
Causative factors

RO
Ketu influences dermatological disorders, sorrows, foolishness
etc. Ketu gives all its powers to the planet with which it sits in a

ST
horoscope. When conjoined with benefic house, it gives positive

A
results while being with malefic planets the results may be negative.

IC
Ketu increase the positive effects of house where it is situated.
ED
Auspiciousness
FV

Ketu is always considered to be a malefic planet. Like Rahu it is

also a shadow planet.
O

Relation with Constellation

GE

Ashwini, Magha and Moola constellations have Ketu as their Lord.

LE

Body Part
OL

Ketu influences stomach. Skin related diseases, sorrows and

foolishness are also caused by Ketu.
C

Colour
HI

Ketu is grey in Colour.

RS

Metal
HA

Ketu is associated with mixed metals.

MA

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5. CHARTS OF PLANETS

GY
LO
Planets and their Sex
In Astrology each planet is either a male or female or eunuch.

RO
Below is the table that shows their sex.

A ST
Planets Sex

IC
Sun ED Male
Moon Female
Mars Male
FV

Mercury Eunuch
O

Jupiter Male
GE

Venus Female
Saturn Male
LE

Rahu Male
OL

Ketu Male
C
HI

Planets and Seasons

RS
HA

Each planet has a season. There are six seasons as Autumn,

Winter, Snowy, Spring, Summer and Rainy. Each season has a relation
MA

with a planet that is given below :-

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Planets Season

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Sun Summer
Moon Rainy

LO
Mars Summer

RO
Mercury Autumn
Jupiter Snow

ST
Venus Spring

A
Saturn Winter
Rahu IC Summer
ED
Ketu Spring
FV

Planets and Their Qualities

O
GE

There are three types of qualities.

LE

1. Sata Quality
OL

2. Raja Quality
3. Tama Quality
C
HI

1. Sata Quality
RS

Sata quality is pure. It makes a native inclined towards happiness

HA

and knowledge. Presence of Sata quality makes an individual kind,

MA

philanthropic and detached.

Planets Sun, Moon and Jupiter has Sata quality.
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2. Raja Quality

GY
Raja quality is related to wishes and ambition. Raja quality causes
inclination of an individual towards work. A person is always tensed

LO
and thoughtful about the result of his deeds. Due to effect of Raja

RO
quality a person becomes selfish and is always inclined to achieve
materialistic gains.

ST
Planets Mercury and Venus have Raja quality.

A
3. Tama Quality

IC
Tama quality degenerates knowledge and wisdom. It causes
ED
laziness in individuals. Due to influence of this quality individuals
FV

perform lower graded deeds, unethical deeds and become unsuccessful

in their lives. These individuals enjoy finding faults in others.
O

Planets Mars, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu have Tama quality.

GE
LE

Planets Quality
OL

Sun Sata
Moon Sata
C

Mars Tama
HI

Mercury Raja
RS

Jupiter Sata
Venus Raja
HA

Saturn Tama
Rahu Tama
MA

Ketu Tama
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Planets and Tastes

GY
Each planet has a favorite taste. Due to effect of these planets,
taste of an individual also varies accordingly.

LO
Planets Taste

RO
Sun Bitter
Moon Salty

ST
Mars Spicy

A
Mercury Mixed
Jupiter IC Sweet
ED
Venus Tangy / Sour
FV

Saturn Bitter
Rahu Spicy
O

Ketu Tasteless
GE
LE

Planets and Their Elements

OL

Universe is made up of five elements. All the creatures from an

atom to Planets are made up of these five elements.
C

These five elements are Sky, Air, Water, Fire and Earth. Planets
HI

also have their elements.

RS

Planets Elements
HA

Sun Fire
MA

Moon Water
Mars Fire
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Mercury Earth

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Jupiter Sky
Venus Water

LO
Saturn Air

RO
Rahu Air
Ketu Air

A ST
Planets and Their Height
IC
ED
Each planet possess a height. An individual’s height is affected
FV

by planet that influences that individual.

O

Planets Height
GE

Sun Normal
LE

Moon Long
OL

Mars Short
Mercury Normal
C

Jupiter Medium
HI

Venus Medium
RS

Saturn Very Long

HA

Rahu Medium
MA

Ketu Short

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Planets and Body Parts

GY
Each planet affects human’s body which is given in the chart

LO
below:-

RO
Planets Body Part
Sun Bones, Pitta and Mind

ST
Moon Blood

A
Mars Flesh
Mercury IC Skin
ED
Jupiter Fats and Phelgm
FV

Venus Sperms / Ovary

Saturn Nervous System
O

Rahu Rheumatic Phlegm/ mucus

GE

Ketu Rheumatic phlegm / mucus

LE
OL

Planets and Direction

Each planet rules a direction. Knowledge of this helps in
C

predictions related to direction for achieving results, progress in a

HI

particular direction, unsuitable direction, etc.

RS

Planets Direction
HA

Sun Center
MA

Moon South- East

Mars South
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Mercury North

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Jupiter North-East
Venus East

LO
Saturn West

RO
Rahu South- West
Ketu North- West

A ST
Planets and Zodiac Signs
IC
Each planet rules a Zodiac Sign. Sun and Moon are master of
ED
one zodiac sign each while the remaining planets are masters of two
FV

zodiac signs. Rahu and Ketu does not rule any zodiac sign.
Planets Zodiac Sign
O

Sun Leo
GE

Moon Cancer
LE

Mars Aries, Scorpio

OL

Mercury Gemini, Virgo

Jupiter Sagittarius, Pisces
C

Venus Taurus, Libra

HI

Saturn Capricorn, Aquarius

RS
HA

Planets and Governing Powers

MA

Each planet is designated a power based on their celestial

positions. Among this, Sun is considered to be the strongest and
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thus Sun is given the position of a King. Similarly all other planets

GY
have been assigned positions that are given in the following chart.
Planets Governing Powers

LO
Sun King

RO
Moon Queen
Mars Head of Army

ST
Mercury Prince

A
Jupiter Teacher and Advisor
Venus IC Minister
ED
Saturn Servant
FV

Rahu -
Ketu -
O
GE

Planets and Colour

LE

Each planet emits rays of a particular colour that are given in the
OL

following chart :-
Planets Colour
C

Sun Red
HI

Moon White
RS

Mars Red
HA

Mercury Green
MA

Jupiter Yellow
Venus White
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Saturn Blue/ Black

GY
Rahu Blue / Black
Ketu Grey

LO
RO
Planets and their duration in one Zodiac Sign
Each planet crosses one zodiac sign in a particular time that is

ST
given in the following chart :-

A
Planets Time in One Zodiac Sign
Sun IC One Month ( Thirty days )
ED
Moon Two and one-fourth day
FV

Mars One and half month

Mercury About one month
O

Jupiter About thirteen months

GE

Venus One month

LE

Saturn Two and half years

OL

Rahu One and half year

Ketu One and half year
C
HI

Planets and their Caste and Lineage

RS

Each planet belongs to a caste and lineage as given below.

HA

Planets Caste Lineage

MA

Sun Kshatriya ( Warrior) Kashyapa

Moon Vaishya ( Business ) Atri
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Mars Kshatriya Bhardwaj

GY
Mercury Shudra ( Servant ) Atri
Jupiter Brahmin ( Priest ) Angira

LO
Venus Brahmin Bhargava

RO
Saturn Shudra Kashyapa

ST
Rahu Mlecha ( Demon ) Paithinusa
Ketu Mlecha Gemini

A
IC
Planets and Gems
ED
Each planet has a Gem. If a planet’s rays has to made stronger in
FV

a native’s horoscope then he is asked to wear the gem of that planet.

O
GE

Planets Gem
Sun Ruby
LE

Moon Pearl
OL

Mars Red Coral

C

Mercury Emerald
HI

Jupiter Yellow Sapphire

RS

Venus Diamond
HA

Saturn Blue Sapphire

Rahu Zircon (Hessonite )
MA

Ketu Cat’s Eye

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Planets and their Age

GY
Each planet has an age which is child, young , adult and old.

LO
Planets Age

RO
Sun Old
Moon Young

ST
Mars Adult

A
Mercury Child
Jupiter IC Old
ED
Venus Young
FV

Saturn Old
Rahu Old
O

Ketu Old
GE

Planets and Luck Rising Age

LE

Each planet gives special results after a particular year. An

OL

individual’s luck improves after this age based on the effect of planet.
Planets Luck Rising Age
C

Sun 22 to 24 Years
HI

Moon 24 to 27 Years
RS

Mars 28 to 32 Years
HA

Mercury 32 to 36 Years
MA

Jupiter 16 to 22 Years
Venus 25 to 28 Years
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Saturn 36 to 42 Years

GY
Rahu 42 to 48 Years
Ketu 48 to 54 Years

LO
RO
Planets and Their Relations
Each planet has a relation friendship, enmity or neutral relation

ST
with other planet. Like Moon treats Mercury as a friend while Mercury

A
treats Moon as an enemy.

IC
ED
Planets Friend Neutral Enemy
FV

Sun Moon, Mars, Jupiter Mercury Saturn, Venus

Moon Sun , Mercury Mars,Mercury,Venus,Saturn —
O
GE

Mars Sun, Moon, Jupiter Venus, Saturn Mercury

Mercury Sun , Venus Mars, Jupiter, Saturn Moon
LE

Jupiter Sun , Moon , Mars Saturn Mercury, Venus

OL

Venus Saturn , Mercury Mars, Jupiter Sun, Moon

Saturn Mercury , Venus Jupiter Moon,Sun, Mars
C
HI

Planets and Nature

RS

Each planets has a nature. A native posses nature that is influenced

HA

by the nature of corresponding planet based on the position of planets

MA

in native’s horoscope. Like under the influence of Mars a native will

be violent while under the influence of Moon a native will be unstable.
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Planets Nature

GY
Sun Stable
Moon Unstable

LO
Mars Violent

RO
Mercury Mixed
Jupiter Soft

ST
Venus Good

A
Saturn Horrible
Rahu IC Horrible
ED
Ketu Horrible
FV

Planets and Relation to Family Members

O

With each planet the position of family members is studied.

GE

Like for prediction for a native’s mother, position of Moon is also

LE

studied in the horoscope as Moon denotes mother.

OL

Planets Family Member

Sun Father
C

Moon Mother
HI

Mars Brother
RS

Mercury Brother
HA

Jupiter Teacher
MA

Venus Spouse
Saturn Servant
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Rahu Grand Father( Father’s father )

GY
Ketu Grand Father (Mother’s father)

LO
Planets and Auspiciousness

RO
Each planet has a malefic or benefic quality. Presence of benefic
planet in benefic position of horoscope results in auspicious results.

ST
Planets Auspiciousness

A
Sun Cruel
Moon IC
Malefic if weak, benefic if Strong
ED
Mars Cruel
FV

Mercury Benefic with benefic planets

and malefic with malefic planets
O

Jupiter Benefic
GE

Venus Benefic
LE

Saturn Malefic
OL

Rahu Malefic
Ketu Malefic
C
HI

Planets and Time

RS

Each planets influences more at a particular time.

HA

Planets Time
MA

Sun Noon
Moon Night
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Mars Afternoon

GY
Mercury Morning
Jupiter Morning

LO
Venus Afternoon

RO
Saturn Evening
Rahu Evening

ST
Ketu Evening

A
IC
ED
O FV
GE
LE
C OL
HI
RS
HA
MA

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Exalted and Debilitated Positions

GY
Every planet has a specific position where it becomes more

LO
powerful. When a planets situated exalted position of its zodiac signs,

RO
then it is most powerful. The next powerful position of planet little
below exalted position is triangle zodiac signs ( Mooltrikona ). Planets

ST
in their own zodiac sign is another powerful position which is much

A
lesser than exalted and little lesser than triangle. When a planet is

IC
situated in its friend’s zodiac sign, then also it is powerful but with a
ED
lesser degree than its own zodiac sign. Planets when situated in neutral
FV

signs have average powers. Planets in enemy’s zodiac signs gives

inauspicious results. Planets in debilitated zodiac sign is extremely
O

weak and negative.

GE

There is a particular degree of the planet in the horoscope which

LE

is even more powerful than the exalted state. This position is called
OL

as highly exalted. Similarly, planets situated in debilitated state under

a particular degrees will become highly debilitated. Highly debilitated
C

position is the worst in the horoscope.

HI

In the given table Sun is highly exalted in Aries from 0 degree to

RS

10 degree. Sun will be exalted after 10 degree in Aries sign. Likewise

HA

Mercury will be highly debilitated in Pisces zodiac sign from 11 degree

MA

to 15 degree. It will be debilitated in the remaining degrees of Pisces

zodiac sign.
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MPlanets
AH Exalted Debilitated
0 0 0
Sun AAries
RS 0 – 10 Aries Leo 0-20 Libra 6-10 Libra
0 0 0
Moon TaurusH 0 – 3 Taurus Taurus 0 -27 Scorpio 7– 3 Scorpio
IC
Mars
O 0
Capricorn 9 – 28 LCapricorn 0 0
THE

LE Aries 0–12 Cancer 3–28 Cancer

0 0 0
Mercury Virgo 5 – 15
G Virgo 16–25 Pisces 11–15 Pisces
Virgo E

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0 0 0
OF
Jupiter Cancer 3 – 5 Cancer Saggitarius V 0– 10 Capricorn 9 –5 Capricorn
HARMONY

0 0 0
ED
OF

Venus Pisces 11– 27 Pisces Libra 0 –15 I Virgo

C A 5 –27 Virgo
0 0 0
Saturn Libra 6 – 20 Libra Aquarius 0 –20 Aries S 0 - 20
SPACE

TR Aries
0 0
Rahu Taurus 1 – 20 Taurus — — Scorpio 7 - 20O Scorpio
LO
0 0
Ketu Scorpio 7 – 20 Scorpio — — Taurus 1- 20 GY
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State of Planets

GY
Planets have five types of states. These states are as follows :-
1. Infant

LO
2. Adolescent

RO
3. Adult
4. Old

ST
5. Dead

A
A planet is weak in infant and old state. Due to these states it

IC
gives partial results. In adolescent age, effects of planets is only half. In
ED
adult state, a planet is strongest and thus can influence of planet gives
FV

results accordingly. In dead state also planet hardly gives any results.
To find out the state of planet in horoscope , one must know
O

whether they are situated in even or odd zodiac sign. If planets are
GE

situated in odd zodiac signs ( 1,3,5,7,9,11) then there state shall be as

LE

given in the table.

OL

Degree of planet in Phase

C

odd zodiac sign

HI

0 – 6 Degree Infant
RS

7 -12 Degree Adolescent

HA

13- 18 Degree Adult

MA

19- 24 Degree Old

25- 30 Degree Dead
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If planet is located in even zodiac signs, then the sequence will

GY
be reversed as follows :-
Degree of planet in even Phase

LO
zodiac sign

RO
0 – 6 Degree Dead
7 – 12 Degree Old

ST
13- 18 Degree Adult

A
19- 24 Degree Adolescent
25- 30 Degree IC Infant
ED
FV

Speed of Planets
Every planet traverses through the zodiac at its own pace. It
O

moves in two ways.

GE

1. Rotation
LE

When a planet complete one rotation on its axis it is called as

OL

rotation. Like Earth takes 24 hours to rotate in its axis.

2. Revolution
C

When a planet revolves around Sun, it is called revolution. Like,

HI

Earth takes 365 ¼ days to complete one revolution of Sun.

RS

There are two types of Revolution –

HA

1. Directional
MA

When planets travels in their path in a particular said directions

then it is called as directional movement. Directional movement is
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always from West to East in accordance with Sun.

GY
For example, When a planet is situated in Virgo zodiac sign, in
will enter into Libra and then Scorpio and so on. This movement is

LO
the directional movement.

RO
2. Retrograde

ST
When planets travel in direction opposite to their usual traveling

A
direction than it is called as retrograding. Retrograde is always from

IC
East to West i.e. opposite to that of Sun. During retrogation, speed
ED
of planets is faster than usual speed. When a planet reaches at a far
FV

distance from Sun then the gravitational pull of the Sun becomes
weaker. This causes planets to reverse their direction and move
O

backward on their paths with great speed. Therefore retrograding

GE

speed is faster than directional speed.

LE
OL

For example, a planet is Pisces zodiac sign would move towards

Aquarius zodiac sign during retrograding instead of Aries zodiac sign.
C
HI

Speed of Planet
RS

All planets revolve round the Sun. Each planet has their own
HA

elliptical orbit and speed. Those nearer to the sun take lesser time to
MA

complete one revolution while the ones that are far from the Sun take
more time. The zodiac is imagined to be divided into different signs.
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Planets travel in their orbit and pass through from each zodiac sign

GY
to another. They traverse as follows: -
Sun

LO
Though Sun is stationary and Earth revolves round the Sun, but

RO
Sun is considered to be moving instead of Earth for convenience.
Earth revolves round the Sun in 365 ¼ days but for convenience it is

ST
taken as Sun takes 365 ¼ days to complete one revolution of Earth.

A
Sun crosses one zodiac sign in one month. Every day Sun traverses

IC
one degree. Traversing of Sun from one zodiac to another zodiac is
ED
called as Solstice. Like when Sun crosses from Sagittarius zodiac
FV

sign to Capricorn zodiac sign, it is called as Capricorn Solstice.

Moon
O

Moon traverses very fast. It takes 30 days for Moon to complete

GE

one revolution of Earth. It traverses through one sign in 2 ¼ days.

LE

Mars
OL

Mars takes 45 days to traverse through one zodiac sign. It takes

eighteen months to complete one revolution of Sun.
C

Mercury
HI

Like Sun, Mercury also takes one month to transit through one sign.
RS

It takes to complete one year to complete one revolution around Sun.

HA

Jupiter
MA

Jupiter stays on one zodiac sign for about 12 months. It takes

about 12 years to complete one revolution of Sun.
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Venus

GY
Venus dwells on one zodiac sign for approximate one month
and takes about one year to complete one revolution of Sun.

LO
Saturn

RO
Saturn traverses with a very slow speed. It takes 2 ½ years to
move through one zodiac sign. It takes approximately 30 years to

ST
complete one revolution of Sun.

A
Rahu- Ketu

IC
Rahu and Ketu always maintain a distance of 180 degree and 6
ED
signs among themselves. They always travel with retrograding speed
FV

and take 18 months to move through one sign. Thus in all they take
18 years for their revolution.
O
GE

Rising and Setting of Planets

LE

Rising of planets means being luminous and visible. Setting of

OL

planets would lose its luminosity and visibility. There are two reasons
for rising and setting of planets.
C
HI

1. Routine Rising and Setting

RS

Planets keep rising and setting. For example the planets which
HA

move slower than Sun like Mars, Jupiter , Saturn set is West when
MA

they move farther away from their own degree. Mercury and Venus
keep setting and rising in west and East direction.
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2. On being close to Sun

GY
When a planet gets closer to Sun. It loses its visibility in the
brilliance of Sun. Having set they no longer radiate. They are said to

LO
be combusted on the following degrees close to Sun.

RO
Planet Setting Degrees
Moon 12 Degree

ST
Mars 17 Degree

A
Mercury 14 Degree
Jupiter IC 11 Degree
ED
Venus 10 Degree
FV

Saturn 15 Degree
Mercury ( Retrograde ) 14 Degree
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Venus ( Retrograde ) 9 Degree

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A combusted planet gives malefic results. A rising planet would

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give auspicious results.

When Moon comes within 1 Degree from the Sun, Moon gets
C

combusted. This phenomenon happens every month on No Moon

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day. On No Moon day, Moon is powerless and does not reflect.

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Rahu and Ketu do not get combusted. When they are close to
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Sun they intrude with Sun’s influences. Hence it is called eclipse.

MA

During eclipse, Rahu and Ketu are said to have attacked Sun as per
mythology.
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ASPECTS

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When Sun rises from East it has slanting rays. During noon,
exactly straight rays fall which produce more heat. In the evening

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again the Sun’s rays are slanting.

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Similar effect are produced by all the remaining planets also.
Every planet has a aspect ( vision ) exactly at a place opposite it.

ST
This aspect or vision is called as opposite vision of full vision.

A
Planets that sees is called as looking planet while planet that is

IC
seen is called as looked planet. Vision of a planet has tremendous
ED
effects.
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There are four types of vision.

1. Opposition
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All planets have full

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aspect or vision on the 7th

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house counted from the

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house where the planet is

posited. The opposition
7
C

aspect has significant

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effects. Sun, Moon, Mars,

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Mercury, Jupiter , Venus, Saturn & Rahu have full aspect on the
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seventh house from their respective positions.

MA

Mars , Jupiter and Saturn have special vision and aspects at

other places also. Mars aspects 4th and 8th houses also from its
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position whereas Jupiter aspects fifth and ninth house also from its

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position. Saturn aspects 3rd and 10th house also from its position.
Ketu does not aspect any sign.

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RO
2. Trine
All planets except

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Mars aspect Trine vision on

A
4th and 8th house from their 4
position. Trine vision has IC
ED
7
three- fourth or 75% effect. 8
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Mars has full aspect on 4th

and 8th house from its position as well.
O
GE

3. Square
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All the planets except

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Jupiter have square aspect at

the fifth and ninth houses
C

from their positions. Square

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aspect has half or 50%

RS

influences. Jupiter has full 5 9

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aspect on fifth and ninth

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4. Sextile

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All the planets except
Saturn aspect Sextile vision 3

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on third and tenth sign from
10

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their position. Sextile has
one-fourth or 25% effect.

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Saturn has full aspect on

A
3rd and 10th houses from
its position. IC
ED
Planets do not aspect second, sixth and twelfth signs. Other
FV

aspects like square or Trine or Sextile are not as powerful and

significant as full aspects. Hence full aspect is generally considered
O

during predication.
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Example :-
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In the given horoscope, the planets will have full aspects as follows :-
OL

Aspects of Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Rahu

Venus,Mars,Ketu
C

9 7
10 6
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Saturn 8 Mercury
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11 5 Son
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2 4
12 Jupiter Moon
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1 Rahu 3
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Venus,Mars,Ketu
9 7

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10 6
Aspects 8 Mercury
Saturn

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of
11 5 Son
Mars

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2 4
12 Jupiter Moon

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1 Rahu 3

A
IC
Venus,Mars,Ketu
ED
9 7
10 Mercury
8 6
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Saturn Aspect
11 5 Son of
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2 4 Jupiter
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12 Jupiter Moon
3
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1 Rahu
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Venus,Mars,Ketu
9
C

Saturn 7 6
HI

10 8 Mercury
Aspect
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of 11 5 Son
Saturn
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2 4
12 Jupiter Moon
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1 Rahu 3
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Six Types of Powers of Planets

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Planets get powers in six ways. It is necessary to consider their

LO
strengths for accurate prediction.

RO
1. Strength according to place
A planet is said to be strong at the place where it is exalted or

ST
situation in own sign or in a friendly sign or in Triangle ( Mooltrikona).

A
Moon and Venus gain strength in even signs i.e. 2,4,6,8,12. The

IC
other planets gain strength in uneven signs viz 1,3,5,7,9,11.
ED
FV

2. Strength according to Direction

Mercury and Jupiter gain strength in East i.e. in ascendant. Venus
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and Moon gain strength in North direction or in 4th house. Sun and
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Mars are strong in South i.e. in tenth house. Saturn shows his strength
LE

in west i.e. in seventh house.

OL

3. Strength according to Time

C

A. Powers during day or night

HI

Moon, Saturn and Mars give strength if born at night and are
RS

completely strong at midnight. These planets are powerful during night.

HA

Sun, Jupiter and Venus gain strength if born at day time. Hence
MA

they are powerful during the day. Mercury is powerful all the time i.e.
both during the day and night. The planet which gains strength at
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midnight becomes weak at midday.

GY
B. Powers in Dark and Bright Half
Benefic planets gain strength in the bright half ( Shukla Paksha)

LO
i.e. first day after No Moon to Full Moon while malefic or evil planets

RO
gain strength in dark half ( Krishna Paksha) i.e. first day after Full
Moon to No Moon.

A ST
C. Strength according to day and night division

IC
Days and night must be divided into three time zodiac each.
ED
Thus in the first part after sunrise Mercury, in the middle part Sun
FV

and in the last part of the day Saturn gains strength. Similarly in first
part of night Moon, in second Venus and in the third part Mars is
O

said to be strong. Jupiter is always strong.

GE
LE

4. Natural Strength
OL

Mars is powerful than Saturn. Mercury is powerful than Mars.

Jupiter is powerful the Mercury. Venus is powerful than Jupiter. Moon
C

is powerful than Venus. Sun is powerful than Moon. Thus Sun is

HI

supposed to possess the strongest power.

RS
HA

5. Strength according to aspects

MA

Planets that are accepted or seen by benefic planets would be

strong. The planets that are accepted by malefic planet would lose
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strength. Strong planets would cause positive effects while others

GY
would cause negative effects.
The strength of a planet in a person’s horoscope must be

LO
considered according to which period ( Division ) of day or night he

RO
was born in.

ST
6. Power in Solstice

A
During Summer solstice, Moon and Sun are powerful. Mars

IC
and other planets are powerful when they are situated with Moon or
ED
they have retrograding speed i.e. movement in their opposite direction
FV

.
O
GE
LE
C OL
HI
RS
HA
MA

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Answer Sheet to Astrology Module :-1

GY
Self Exercise – 1
Choose Correct Answer

LO
1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. C 8. D

RO
Fill in the Blanks

ST
1. Eyes 2. Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samveda, Atharvaveda

A
3. 4000 4. Ayurveda 5. Ayurveda 6. Yajurveda
7. Prediction 8. Atharvaveda IC
ED
FV

Self Exercise – 2
O

Choose Correct Answer

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1. A 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. A
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OL

Fill in the Blanks

1. Mathematics, Predicition 2. Principles
C

3. Yuga to particular day 4. Considered year

HI

5. Question horoscope 6. Yearly prediction

RS

Match the colums.

HA

1. D 2. E 3. A 4. B. 5.C
MA

Short Answers
1. Rigveda , Yajurveda, Samveda, Atharvaveda
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2. Rigveda – Ayurveda , Yajurveda- Dhanurveda , Samveda –

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Gandharvaveda, Atharvaveda- Sthapatya Veda.
3. Shiksha, Kalpa, Grammer, Astrology, Nirukta, Chhanda.

LO
4. Puran. 5. Medicine 6. Yajurveda

RO
7. Astrology based on Vedas

ST
Match the columns.

A
1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A

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ED
Self- Exercise – 3
FV

Choose Correct Answer

1. D 2. B 3. B 4. A
O
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Fill in the blanks.

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1. One month 2. Summer Solstice 3. Winter Solstice

OL

4. Unstable 5. Rainy
Short Answers.
C

1. Winter Solstice- Transit of Sun from Cancer to Sagittarius

HI

zodiac sign, Summer Solstice- Transit of Sun from Capricorn

RS

to Gemini zodiac sign.

HA

2. Spring , Summer.
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3. Chaitra, Vaishakha, Jyeshtha, Ashada, Shravana, Bhadrapada,

Ashwina, Kartika, Margshirsha, Pausha, Maagha, Phalguna
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Match the Columns.

GY
1. February – March 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. D

LO
Self Exercise – 4

RO
Choose correct Answer.
1. D 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. D 6. A 7. C 8. C

ST
Fill in the blanks

A
1. Jupiter 2. Capricorn, Aquarisu 3. Sagittarius 4. Scorpio
5. West IC
6. Moon 7. Taurus, Libra 8. Jupiter 9. Pisces.
ED
Short Answers.
FV

1. Solar system in sky

Aries- 0 to 30 degree , Taurus –30 to 60 degree , Gemini- 60 to
O

90 degree, Cancer- 90 to 120 degree, Leo – 120 to 150 degree , Virgo

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– 150 to 180 degree , Libra – 180 to 210 degree, Scorpio – 210 to 240
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degree, Sagittarius – 240 to 270 degree , Capricorn – 270 to 300 degree

OL

, Aquarius – 300 to 330 degree, Pisces- 330 to 360 degree.

2. Sun- Leo ; Moon- Cancer ; Mars- Aries , Scorpio ; Mercury-
C

Gemini , Virgo ; Jupiter- Sagittarius, Pisces; Venus- Taurus, Libra;

HI

Saturn- Capricorn, Aquarius.

RS

3. Moon- Taurus, Venus- Pisces, Saturn- Libra ( See this topic in

HA

second Module ) . 4. Nine 5. Please read Planets instead of

MA

Zodiac signs ( See the topic in Second Module ) .

6. Person born in Cancer zodiac sign always tries to gain progress
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by intensive work. They are very punctual of time. They are shy and

GY
born intelligent. Like Crab they are hard from outside and soft and
gentle from inside.

LO
RO
7. Libra.

A ST
IC
ED
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C OL
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HA
MA

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