VEDIC NADI ASTROLOGY & CAREER (Based on Palm Leaf Sources) has been a well-known fact that astrology was called the eye of ‘Vedas, for it threw light on matters relating to timing events. ‘conduct of Vedic rituals had to be timed at a specific period, astrology was put to this use. ithe modern context, this divine science is used to interpret birth to have an overview of an individual's personal and ional future in terms of success and prosperity. The book ‘with this analysis at great length and enlightens a lay reader the subject. Raghuraman is a chartered accountant by profession. He lises in the Nadi system of astrology purely as a hobby on a ercial basis. He is also an author of a book on centralVEDIC NADI ASTROLOGY & CAREER V. RAGHURAMAN FCA, ACS, Grad.C.W.A. ‘Chartered Accountant Published by Sterling Publishers Private Limited A Sterling PaperbackSTERLING PAPERBACKS ‘An imprint of Publishers (P) Ltd. L-10 Green Park Extension, New Delhi-110016 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career © 1998, V. Raghuraman First Edition 1996 Second Edition 1998 Reprint 1999 ISBN 81 207 2092 x All rights are reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission of the publisher. Published by Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi-110016. Lasertypeset by Vikas Compographics, New Delhi. Printed at Ram Printograph (India), Delhi-110051. i Cover design by Narendra Vashishta CONTENTS Preface to the Second Edition vii Preface to the First Edition viii Introduction 1 Interpreting Charts 8 ._ Analysing Business/Profession Prospects 13 Linking Vedas and Astrology 37 Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 44 Transit Results 125This work ts dedicated to Parents Mrs. Mr. R. Venkataraman and all my brothers and sistors .EFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION tremely happy to place the second edition of this book ands of the readers. The response to the first edition n overwhelming and has encouraged me to attempt d edition. doing this edition, I am glad to inform the readers that, 9f the predictions made in the first edition have already od out to be true. In chart 18, the prediction regarding ion materialised to be true. In chart 19, the prediction g marriage proved true, In chart 20, as predicted the {got married and settled down in a job. This does not that the method used is the ultimate or there is no other thod of prediction. As stated by me in my first edition, we d a holistic approach to interpret charts which has been ‘I thank Sterling Publishers for their efforts. equest the readers to kindly go through this book and ¢ the benefit of their interpretation to help me further venture. , 18-B Main Road, 6th Block V. RaghuramanPREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION It is indeed a great pleasure for me to be writing about a unique experience. This experience is nothing but the great science of astrology — if you can call it one. Many people are used to debating whether astrology is a science or not, What little we know of science, it would indeed be a great insult to astrology if we were to call ita science. Be that as it may, there are many astrologers who have also contributed to this state of affairs. There are two ways of coming in the limelight — one is to conduct research and come to certain conclusions. This option is a painstaking exercise and often. isa long-drawn process. The other way of getting attention is to write against people already in the limelight. This ensures that you get quick attention and come to the limelight early, This approach also ensures that the study gets undermined by unscrupluous people indulging in unwanted debates. It is my humble opinion that an effort must be made to try and conduct original research and test the results of the same. It may prove to be true that your research does not point to any concrete result at all; but that would not rob you of the effort put in, and invariably you would be able to observe some new principles emanating from the research you have undertaken. remain a humble student of this vast subject. Inmy own very limited experience, I have found that there are many approaches to this subject. There is the housewise analysis ace to the First Edition ix his widely understood by most of us. The best book, in mn, and the most scientific, would be How to Judge pe by Dr B.V. Raman. One or two readings of this carakatwas of the planets, irrespective of the houses Ived. The books written by Shri R.G. Rao are very useful ‘regard. This is mainly behind the nadis available in h India though explicitly you will not find any nadi ‘referring to the karakatwas but only to the houses. The actual f nadi is however really different, in that, it means ‘V/150th part ofa sign. Nadi in Tamil also means “to search” and it is felt by some that they are called nadi jyotisha F people go in search of astrologers having palm Teaves. This book has attempted to digest the principles _ found in Saptharishi Nadi, Nandi Nadi and Bhrigu Nadi. _ “In this book, I would endeavour to focus on a subject | Which is so dear to all of us — that is, profession. Our active fe is always spent doing some activity. This activity is alled profession or business or employment. In astrology, he term used is “karma” though this word has a wider in Hindu philosophy. You can delineate a chart by ‘ing to the tenth house or the house of karma. ively, the position of the planet Saturn and its with other planets will also be able to give you a r idea of the profession. There are yet some others who onstrated that the lagna and its lord has much to do e type of profession. I have, in my limited study, nd these principles working very well. If the principles -amalgamated properly, one would be able to get a good of the subject as regards profession. However, since ch has been written about the housewise analysis, I wouldx Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career be concentrating on trying to analyse profession from the point of view of the planet Saturn. I would like to state here, that merely because one analyses things from the point of view of Satum, it cannot be said that the Parasari principles are not valid. In fact, the basis of this approach is also intimately connected with the Parasari principles of astrology as would be evident to the readers as they peruse through the contents of this book. Thave in this book, tried to also introduce a new concept which links Vedic purusharthas to astrology. This I believe is the first time that this has been done. I confess that this thought came to me as a flash after reading the works of Paramacharya of Kanchi. Apart from this, in writing this book, I do not claim any originality of thought. Ihave drawn heavily from existing literature available in this regard and have tried to apply the same to the horoscopes that I have taken up for study. Given the limitation of my knowledge as ‘compared to the vastness of the subject, it is quite likely that the discerning readers would be able to add more matter to this book or would be able to explain the chart better. For such readers, this book would best serve the purposes of being @ tool in their study. I have purposely chosen mostly those charts that are of people who are living today and are in some profession or the other. This is only to show to the readers that the ancient subject of astrology is very much useful today. Some other charts have been chosen from articles written by other authors to illustrate our approach. Thave myself witnessed some stunning nadi readings which have made me deeply interested in this subject. Since knowledge is not any one man’s birthright, I have thought it my duty to bring forth what | understand of this subject as regards profession. 10 the First Edition xi " [have assumed that the readers of this book have little or edge of horoscopes. Therefore, I will be giving an ion to the signs of the zodiac and the karakatwas of so that the subsequent study of the subject becomes following the basic principles. | do not claim that my is is unique or the only way to interpret horoscopes. request the readers to go through this publication fully. I thank the publishers for their support in bringing book out in the form in which the readers are seeing it. I Shatavadani R.Ganesh for designing the cover page. thank the printers. [thank my parents and my brothers who have always "encouraged me to do my studies. I thank my Guru, Sti Hariharan, who has been teaching me the Vedas very patiently. 4 T thank God for making this effort possible. V. Raghuraman1 INTRODUCTION is divided into twelve signs. There are newspaper that a 13th sign has been found which we shall ignore the same has not been tested. Moreover, the author that sticking to the well-established principles outlined ‘our sages would give you accurate results. Modern, ¢ today seems to be spending billions of dollars in | Meena | Mesha | Vrishabha| Mithuna | (Pisces) | (Aries) | (Taurus) | (Gemini) Karkata (Aquarius), (Cancer) (| Makara. (Capricorn) Dhanur | Vrischika Thula _|(Saitarius)| (Scorpio) | (Libra)Z Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career research to reach the same conclusions that our sages have already written about but scientists do not openly admit it. Be that as it may, the twelve signs of the zodiac are as under: a) Aries ©) Leo g) Sagittarius b) Taurus ) Virgo) Capricorn ©) Gemini 2) Libra i) Aquarius 4) Cancer h) Scorpio j) Pisces These twelve signs have their own characteristics. We will have to be acquainted with the natural characteristics of these twelve signs. It must be noted that our study is based on the Hindu system of astrology and not on the Western system. Characteristics of Signs Sign Direction Characteristics Aries East Movable sign. Relates to kings having blood-red complexion. Predominates in rajoguna. Denotes great activity. Fiery sign. Taurus South Fixed sign. Represents finance/businessmen. An earthy sign having fair complexion. Gemini West Airy sign. Denotes intellec- tual /commercial activity. Common sign. Cancer North Movable sign. Represents Brahmins and is sattvic. Watery sign. Colour is pale red. Introduction Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricom Aquarius Pisces East South West North East South West North Fixed sign. A royal sign fair complexion. Sativic in nature and —_ denotes govemmental activity. Common sign. Relates to business community and tamasic in nature. Earthy sign, Airy sign predominant with rajoguna representing sudras. Itis dark in complexion and is movable. Fixed sign. Denotes brahmins having reddish-brown colour. A secretive sign of the zodiac and is watery in nature. Common sign. Sattvic in nature and a royal sign giving a fighting tendency. Fiery sign. Movable sign. Tamasic in nature. Earthy sign, Airy sign. Denotes mystique and research orientation. Fixed sign. Tamasic in nature. Common sign. Denotes brahmins and religion. Watery sign with sattvic guna. The above table is a summary of the direction and the basic characteristics of the signs. Their importance in predicting professions will be realised as we go through the charts. Sattva, rajas and tamas are the basic characteristics of2 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career research to reach the same conclusions that our sages have already written about but scientists do not openly admit it. Be that as it may, the twelve signs of the zodiac are as under: a) Aries ©) Leo g) Sagittarius b) Taurus f) Virgo —h)_ Capricorn ©) Gemini 2) Libra i) Aquarius 4) Cancer h) Scorpio j) Pisces These twelve signs have their own characteristics. We will have to be acquainted with the natural characteristics of these twelve signs. It must be noted that our study is based on the Hindu system of astrology and not on the Western system. Characteristics of Signs Sign Direction Characteristics Aries East Movable sign. Relates to kings having blood-red complexion. Predominates in rajoguna. Denotes great activity. Fiery sign Taurus South Fixed sign. Represents finance/businessmen. An earthy sign having fair complexion. Gemini West Airy sign, Denotes intellec- tual /commercial activity. Common sign. Cancer North Movable sign. Represents Brahmins and is sattvic. Watery sign. Colour is pale red. Introduction 3 Leo East Fixed sign. A royal sign with fair complexion. Sattvic in nature and —_ denotes governmental activity. Virgo South Common sign. Relates to business community and tamasic in nature. Earthy sign. Libra West Airy sign predominant with rajoguna representing sudras. It is dark in complexion and is movable. Scorpio North Fixed sign. Denotes brahmins having reddish-brown colour. A secretive sign of the zodiac and is watery in nature. Sagittarius East Common sign. Sattvic in nature and a royal sign giving a fighting tendency. Fiery sign. Capricom South Movable sign. Tamasic in nature. Earthy sign, Aquarius West Airy sign. Denotes mystique and research orientation. Fixed sign: Tamasic in nature. Pisces North Common sign. Denotes brahmins and religion. Watery sign with sattvic guna. The above table is a summary of the direction and the basic characteristics of the signs. Their importance in predicting professions will be realised as we go through the charts, Sattva, rajas and tamas are the basic characteristics of4 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career any human being, i.e., tamas denotes a constant desire for base things and satisfaction of basic instincts, rajoguna denotes great worldly activity for desires at a higher plane than tamoguna and sattvic guna denotes a stage when man is able to control worldly desires for spiritual / moral advancement. Ownership of Signs Planet Signs 1. Mars Aries and Scorpio 2. Venus Taurus and Libra 3. Mercury Gemini and Virgo 4, Moon Cancer 5. Sun Leo 6. Jupiter Sagitarrius and Pisces 7. Saturn Capricom and Aquarius. Apart from the seven planets listed above, there are two shadowy planets known as Rahu and Ketu. These are said to be mathematical points, but the author’s own experience has been that predictive astrology would not have been complete without these two points, Their results in predictive astrology really shows the mastery over mathematics that ‘our sages had and how they used this to predict the future. Possibly the next generation of scientists may be able to do some more research into this, but you can be sure that the results they reach will be the same as that reached by our sages. The purpose behind this statement is not to deride science and scientists, but to bring to light the fact that in the garb of doing research, people are spending huge sums of money and reaching the same conclusion reached by our sages. Would it not be simpler to work on the same Introduction 5 conclusions and try to build upon the theory left behind by our sages? But this would mean that we are more capable than our sages which in the present age seems to be a laughable proposition. Planetary Karakatwas Planets Characteristics 1. Sun Represents the soul of the native. Also represents God/government/father/king/sons. He is capable of giving power to the native if powerful. 2. Moon Represents mother or mother in law (for a female), Also represents artistic features, watery places, quick movement, cheating, and most important, the mind of the native. The reason why Hindu astrology is more accurate than other systems is that emphasis is laid on the mind governing planet and it is by now well understood that the mind is the ‘cause of action or inaction. 3. Mars Represents ego, fire, weapons, police, arrogance and brother. Also represents husband in a female chart and stands for marriage in all charts. 4. Mereury Represents intellectual capacity, speech, education, lands, friends, maternal uncle, accounts, law. 5. Jupiter Represents judge, teacher, wisdom (as opposed to education), learning, prestige, status, religion. 6. Satu Profession and karma.6 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career 7. Venus Wife, treasure, money, wealth, immovable property, voice, sisters. 8. Rahu Grandfather, Muslims, deviant behaviour, quest for uniqueness and independence, shady but mammoth transactions, masking ability. 9. Ketu Law, lawyers, religion, renunciation, Christianity, thread, obstructions, clandestine activity. The above is an illustrative list of the karakatwas and these are generally enough to predict about one’s profession. Friendship and Enmity In our analysis, we haye found that the following represents the friendship and enmity between planets: Planet Friendship Enmity Sun Mars, Moon, Mercury Saturn, Venus, Jupiter Nodes. Moon Mars, Sun, Jupiter, Mercury. Saturn, Venus and Nodes. Mars. Sun, Moon, Jupiter, Ketu. Saturn, Mercury, Venus. Rahu. Mercury Sun, Rahu, Saturn, Venus... Jupiter, Moon, Ketu, Mars. Jupiter Sun, Moon, Saturn, Mars, Venus, Mercury. Rahu and Ketu, Venus Saturn, Mercury, Rahu, Jupiter, Sun, Mars Moon, Ketu Saturn Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Sun, Moon, Rahu Mars, Ketu Introduction 1 The peculiarity that you will find in the above arrangement is that Moon in traditional texts is said not to have any enemies but we have incorporated 4 enemies. We wish to clarify that our experience shows, that Moon is not comfortably placed with the four planets outlined above. Likewise, Venus and Mars have been shown as friends. This is because they work very well in combination albeit to the detriment of the individual, For example, their combination in one zodiae will portend an excessive desire for sex. Both the planets denote this and work well in combination to satisfy this need but the individual's health gets affected. Conventionally this is seen as giving bad results, but the planets are seen to be cooperating with each other. Therefore, from the angle of the native they are enemies but from the angle of the planets per se, they are friends. Though ‘we have indicated that Mercury is a friend of Moon, we often see this combination giving affairs outside the regular system of marriage, and also the native is exceptionally intelligent. Therefore, friendship or enmity by itself is no sure guide to judge the worth of the individual. You will also note that we are not departing from the Parasari principles but looking at the chart from a different angle which occasions this realignment.2 INTERPRETING CHARTS Introduction This note will give the readers the approach being used in this book and every chart may be read in this manner to delineate the results of whatever subject we wish to enquire. a) b) ) First of all, the basic characteristics of the chart must be analysed. The lagna and lagnadhipathi must be seen for the strength or otherwise of the chart. The combination of planets must be carefully studied. The results of Saturn combining with Mars are significantly different from Satu combining with Venus. See the interaction between the karakatwa you want to study and other planets that are posited in relation to it. For example, while studying education, study how Mercury is placed in the chart and the various interactions it has with other planets. The results of the basic characteristics as arrived at in the above steps will be felt during the transit of Satu and Jupiter, two of the important planets and the two shadowy slow-moving planets, Rahu and Ketu. Jupiter represents the self and Saturn represents the karma. Therefore, Jupiter will give your personal results Interpreting Charts 9 d) according to the sign he transits and the aspects he receives. It will be as if you are yourself walking through the zodiac sign. On the other hand, Satu will, represent karma and will denote the activity you will be involved in. His transit in the sign will bring about, effects as regards your karma according to the basic characteristics of your chart. The age of the person would also have to be kept in mind. Aspects of planets must be considered. In conventional astrology, Jupiter has Sth and 9th aspects besides the 7th aspect. Similarly, Saturn has 3rd and 10th aspect, besides the 7th aspect, and Mars has 4th and 8th aspect besides the 7th aspect. All other planets have only the ‘Tth aspect. In our analysis, we utilise the following additional principles: i) Planets located in the same direction results in one combination. This is derived from the Parasari principle of dividing the zodiac signs into directions as detailed in Chapter 1. For example, planets located in Aries, Leo and Sagittarius will form one combination. Planets located in Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo will form another combination. Planets located in Libra, Aquarius and Gemini will form one combination and planets located in Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces will form yet another combination. This is because these four sets form four different directions, If we want to study education, we will have to take the planet Mercury. Mercury is placed in a fiery sign Leo. In the other signs denoting the eastern direction are Saturn and Rahu which are friends of10 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Interpreting Charts u Exameue t and we find Jupiter located in the West. That means, Jupiter and Mercury are facing each other. ‘Taking our example chart, the cumulative effect of Moon | Rahu | Mars | Jupiter this is that Mercury is in a fiery sign aspected by Rahu and Saturn denoting hard work. Fiery signs give engineering or factory-related learning. Since the 12th and 2nd houses have friendly planets to Lagna Sun Mercury, no obstructions are seen for the native in getting educated. Moreover, Jupiter in the West is RASI always there to help out the native’s education. The royal planet Sun located in the 12th house pushes Merouty Mercury forward towards Venus. This means, the education is going to lead to wealth. In fact, the native was pushed by his father (Sun) to go for studies since no other person was educated in the Satum ® Ketu | Venus family. These studies helped him get a job in a factory through which he earned a decent sum of money. iv) Retrograde planets will have to be studied taking the previous sign also into account. In our example chart above, Saturn is retrograde and we will have to judge the results by considering the fact that ii) Planets in the 12th house will push the planet under ‘Saturn is lovated in Scorpio also since he % going consideration and will also indicate comfort levels Heck inthet nian iee Gaetan for the planet under consideration and planets in the 2nd house will cooperate or obstruct the planet under consideration. In our example chart, Mercury has in the 12th house the royal and friendly planet Mercury. Moreover, Leo is a royal sign. This will form one combination and will have to be kept in mind as we proceed with our analysis. v) Exalted and debilitated planets will certainly give differing results. This is also taken from Parasari principles only and there is nothing unique in this Sun, In the 2nd sign, is located Mercury's friend approach Venus. Mercury has no aspect from any planet in Other Interesting Features of the Example Chart the 7th house from it. a) Jupiter represents the self and Sun represents the iii) See the planets located in the opposite direction father. Since Jupiter is just behind Sun with no planets also. In our example, Mercury is located in the East in between, the native will have good relationship with his father,12 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career b) Since Satum is aspected by Jupiter, the person will be wedded to his work and will gain respect. However, since Jupiter is in turn aspected by Satur, he will have to work hard in this life. ©) Since Moon has the enemy planet Rahu in the second who will be moving anticlockwise, his relationship with his mother will not be satisfactory. 4) Since Mars comes into contact with Jupiter first, he will have a happy married life. ©) Since Jupiter and Ketu are located in one direction, the native (Jupiter) will be religious minded but a man of few words. f) Since Jupiter is between Mars and Sun, the person will possess a bad temper. Sun and Mars give egoistic tendencies. In this manner, we can easily delineate the chart from its basic characteristics without going into detailed housewise analysis. This is not meant to deprecate housewise analysis but is only a presentation of an alternative way of analysing. For example, if you want to study in the example chart the position of the sons/daughters of the native, a housewise analysis will give you an excellent picture. Jupiter’s location in the 5th house gives children who are better placed than the native. The 5th house from lagna and Moon are occupied by male planets — in fact, the native had no daughters but only sons. Therefore, we must try to judge the horoscope from various angles before coming to conclusions, and a holistic approach to do the same would be better. 3 ANALYSING PROFESSION/BUSINESS PROSPECTS Introduction In studying profession, we can look at the 10th house for our analysis. However, it has to be remembered that while the 10th house denotes profession/business/activity, the second house has a say on the means of earnings. Moreover, the 11th house has a say on the gains or profits. Also, the 7th house (being the 10th from the 10th house) will also have a tremendous say on the prospects of business. Therefore, merely analysing the tenth house is not going to help one. In this chapter, we begin by first analysing the basic characteristics of the signs involved. Next, we analyse the effect of Satum in various signs of the zodiac. Then, we shall analyse the effect of the combinations of Saturn with other planets. ‘Characteristics of the Signs Anurs ‘The sign Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and is owned by Mars. It represents great activity as per our definition in Chapter 1. This is a sign which creates dynamic and energetic people. This is a warrior sign and, therefore, the person is capable of fighting to the finish. Professions14 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career requiring courage as well as involving presentations are associated with this sign. Therefore, policemen, army men, salesmen, surgeons (as opposed to physicians), machinery, metals, are associated with this sign. The sign, being fiery, is capable of endowing trade union leaders, politicians and sportsmen with a fighting spirit, Taurus This is the second sign of the zodiae representing wealth. Therefore, this sign indicates bankers, financiers, accountants, auditors, etc. Since Taurus is a sign known for doggediness and patience, it also gives such qualities to the people. Since the second sign of the zodiac also represents the voice of the kalapurusha, a strong Taurus can give the natives the ability to sing or speak sweetly. The ruler being Venus, this sign is capable of giving artistic tendencies to the native. This sign is a very practical sign (being an earthy ). Gemini This is an airy and intellectual sign. The third sign of the zodiac stands for communication. Therefore, activities that involve communication, writing, reading, poetry, learning, research, and analysis are associated with this sign. This is consistent with the karakatwa of Mercury, It is also capable of giving to accountants and auditors a bent for legal study, especially in taxation matters. This mercurial sign represents intellectual professions rather than business tendencies. Cancer Cancer is a watery sign and noted for people who are capable of housekeeping. Therefore, trades involving liquids, dairy, agriculture, hotels, wines, are associated with this sign. Since this is a sign in the northern direction, it points to religious Analysing Profession/Business Prospects 1s people, preachers and teachers. Nursing as opposed to doctoring is also seen in this sign. Leo This is a royal sign indicating authority and power. It also indicates government and surgeons, especially heart surgeons. Keeping the qualities of the Sun in mind, it ean be safely said that this sign denotes sternness. Therefore, administrators and executives are associated with this sign. Also, political people and government employees are associated with this sign. Virco ‘This is a commercial sign and is associated with ‘businessmen. The persons are very commercial and, therefore, businessmen of all types such as traders, shopkeepers, retailers, brokers, fall within this sign. This sign of Mercury does not give the intelligence of the other ‘mercurial sign Gemini but gives practical business prudence. Therefore, Virgo is more practical than Gemini and is capable of making the native more worldly-wise. Lipra This is known as the balancing sign and is, therefore, associated with judiciary. Moreover, Saturn, the planet of justice, exalts here. Since Libra is a more outwardly sign than Taurus, itis capable of giving brilliant actors, directors, models and other cine artistes. However, since it is not a sattvic sign, the association of malefic planets can make the person fall into what is considered as cheap professions such as floor shows, gambling, etc.14 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career requiring courage as well as involving presentations are associated with this sign. Therefore, policemen, army men, salesmen, surgeons (as opposed to physicians), machinery, metals, are associated with this sign, The sign, being fiery, is capable of endowing trade union leaders, politicians and sportsmen with a fighting spirit. Taurus, This is the second sign of the zodiae representing wealth Therefore, this sign indicates bankers, financiers, accountants, auditors, etc. Since Taurus is a sign known for doggedness and patience, it also gives such qualities to the people. Since the second sign of the zodiac also represents the voice of the kalapurusha, a strong Taurus can give the natives the ability to sing or speak sweetly. The ruler being Venus, this sign is capable of giving artistic tendencies to the native, This sign is a very practical sign (being an earthy sign). Gemini This is an airy and intellectual sign. The third sign of the zodiac stands for communication, Therefore, activities that involve communication, writing, reading, poetry, learning, research, and analysis are associated with this sign. This is consistent with the karakatwa of Mercury. It is also capable of giving to accountants and auditors a bent for legal study, especially in taxation matters. This mercurial sign represents intellectual professions rather than business tendencies. Cancer Cancer is a watery sign and noted for people who are capable of housekeeping. Therefore, trades involving liquids, dairy, agriculture, hotels, wines, are associated with this sign. Since this is a sign in the northern direction, it points to religious Analysing Profession/Business Prospects 1s people, preachers and teachers. Nursing as opposed to doctoring is also seen in this sign. Lro This is a royal sign indicating authority and power. It also indicates government and surgeons, especially heart surgeons. Keeping the qualities of the Sun in mind, it can be safely said that this sign denotes sternness. Therefore, administrators and executives are associated with this sign. ‘Also, political people and government employees are associated with this sign. Virco This is a commercial sign and is associated with businessmen. The persons are very commercial and, therefore, businessmen of all types such as traders, shopkeepers, retailers, brokers, fall within this sign. This sign of Mercury does not give the intelligence of the other ‘mercurial sign Gemini but gives practical business prudence. Therefore, Virgo is more practical than Gemini and is capable of making the native more worldly-wise. Lipra This is known as the balancing sign and is, therefore, associated with judiciary. Moreover, Saturn, the planet of justice, exalts here. Since Libra is a more outwardly sign than Taurus, itis capable of giving brilliant actors, directors, models and other cine artistes. However, since it is not a sattvic sign, the association of malefic planets can make the person fall into what is considered as cheap professions such as floor shows, gambling, etc.16 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career ‘Scorpio Being a mysterious and secretive sign, Scorpio portends well for philantropists and astrologers. It can also give rise to people interested in occult studies both for the good and the bad. Being a Mars’ sign, machinery and metals are also associated with it though to a lesser extent than Aries. The native is capable of getting secret knowledge if planets such as Ketu are associated with this sign. Ketu is also known for clandestine activity and that is why it exalts in this sign. Sacrrrarius Being a fiery sign ruled by Jupiter, sportsmen and lawyers come under this sign. Jupiter’s positive quality gives advisors. This sign is capable of giving tremendous businesslike approach to any profession though the native may not do any business. Capricorn This is a moveable sign ruled by Saturn. This sign is known to produce hard-working people who are capable of moving from place to place. Executive posts requiring patient work which is of a repetitive nature come within this sign. Businesses dealing with nature such as agriculture, geology, tc. are also found in this sign. Aquarius This is an airy and intellectual sign and is associated exclusively with researchers and advisors. This sign is favourable to persons who are born to advise others, Persons doing technical research into various subjects also fall within this sign. Scientists come within this sign. Being another mystic sign of the zodiac (besides Scorpio), it is capable of giving to astrologers / philosophers deep research orientation Analysing Profession/Business Prospects "7 Pisces This is the last sign ruled over by Jupiter. Pisces gives conventional professions. Doctors, lawyers, accountants, religious leaders, teachers fall within this sign. This sign gives a penchant to pursue old and ancient studies besides the regular profession of the native. Being a north direction sign, it gives rise to religious activity more in tune with Jupiter’s quality. Therefore, it may not lead people to the negative sides of occultism by itself. Location of Saturn in Various Signs ARIES In this sign, Saturn is debilitated. It will be noted that Satum transits this sign once in 30 years for two and a half years. Does this mean that those born in those two and a half years cannot do any worthwhile work? The answer is an obvious no. Aries stands for machinery and metals and, therefore, Saturn’s location here normally means activity related to factories, machinery, metals, etc. It is also observed that engincers also possess Saturn in Aries. The nature of profession would depend on the planets aspecting and interacting with this planet. Taurus Since this sign signifies treasury, Saturn’s location here points to vocations in finance-related matters. The person may be employed in commercial concerns, doing moneylending activity or banking or taking care of custodial functions. Gem Since this sign signifies intellectual activity, Saturn’s location here gives activities related to communication,18 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career accountancy and auditing. Saturn located here gives cooperation from friends since Mercury also denotes cooperation from friends. Cancer Artistic professions and professions related to agriculture besides religious professions are indicated by this sign. Saturn’s location here gives rise to professions involving movement among people. Lro Saturn’s location in this sign gives goverment employment or work in authoritative positions such as administrative services. Since Saturn is not happily placed in this sign, it gives rise to considerable struggle in professional matters unless Jupiter or Venus or Mercury aspect or combine with Satur. Virco Being a commercial sign, Satumn’s location here makes the native undertake commercial ventures. Trading, real estate and brokerage are related to this sign. The person would be very practical in his business approach and would be able to achieve considerable success in business involving tact and skill. This is a good posistion for worldly prosperity. Lipra Saturn exalts here and this position is capable of giving strong professions unless Saturn is dispossesed by enemy planets such as Ketu and Mars. Lawyers and judges are known to have Saturn located in Libra. However, lawyers will have the combination of Saturn, Mercury, Venus and/or Ketu while judges will have the combination of Saturn, Mercury, Jupiter or Ketu. This is so because Jupiter's aspect Analysing Profession/Business Prospects 19 necessary in order to have powers to discriminate, which is more essential for judges than lawyers (this does not mean that lawyers have no discriminating powers). Apart from this, we find even film actors and artistes having Saturn located in this sign. If Jupiter or Venus or Mercury were to be located alongwith or in the 2nd house or in a trine or in the 7th house to Saturn, the person will be capable of enjoying a very comfortable profession with a regular flow of money. Scorpio Satur’s location here gives professions relating to machines or land and occult sciences. Sacrrrarius The native will enjoy an honourable profession which may be related to law or forest-related activities. Persons possessing argumentative skills are found in this sign. Being Jupiter’s sign, people are able to come up in the profession rather easily. ‘Capricorn Being its own sign, Saturn is well located here. It gives professions involving considerable movement and activity. Sales jobs and executive positions involving liaison work are associated with this position of Saturn. Moreover, the profession is practice oriented rather than theory. AQUARIUS Being a mystic sign, Saturn’s qualities for doing indepth study of subjects is best reflected in this sign. Research scientists, intellectuals, astrologers with research orientation and advisers are found here. The profession here is more advisory and desk-based than field-based.20 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Pisces This position gives ancient studies such as law, medicine, history, religion as the profession. Teachers are also found in this sign. Being Jupiter’s sign, this gives respect and command for the native albeit the fact that the person may not be fully in touch with worldly practicalities due to his detached nature. If Jupiter is located alongside Saturn, it gives considerable respect in professional circles and the person is able to conduct his profession honestly. Saturn’s Combination with Other Planets This section gives an overview of the combination of Saturn with other planets, one at a time, SarurN witn SuN This combination is looked at in conventional astrology with regret since the two planets are deadly enemies. This combination while normally affecting parent-son relationship is seen to give government employment. With other favourable combinations, the person may also be able to come to the limelight. For example, the aspect of Jupiter or Venus or Mercury may mitigate the ill-effects of this combination. ‘Saturn with Moon Professions involving travelling are indicated. On a stand- alone basis, we cannot easily predict the profession except to say that there will be an artistic bent in his profession. We can see astrologers, accountants, religious heads with this combination. Moon is capable of giving cheating tendencies to the native. Analysing Profession/Business Prospects 21 SaruRN wir Mars This combination gives considerable difficulty to come up in profession. The person has to face obstacles in climbing up the professional ladder. However, if Jupiter or Venus were to aspect this combination, we can predict that the person would not only earn money but also get lands and buildings out of his professional earings. Nevertheless, on a stand- alone basis, this combination does not portend a smooth career. ‘SATURN wrrH MERCURY This combination gives professions relating to trade, writing, law, authorships and the person is able to do well in his career, mainly due to his intellect and the ability to handle situations tactfully. SATURN WITH JUPITER This is a fortunate combination and even if the person were to take to begging, he would be the king of beggars. This combination normally gives one an independent career, self- employment or any vocation where the native is asked to head the organisation. The person would be able to get a lot of respect in the society and his word carries weight Advisory functions come in this combination and the person always give honest and truthful advise. Saturn or 1s transit through this sign or its trines or seventh therefrom ensures great prosperity to the native. The horoscope shown on next page is that ofa successful Chartered Accountant. The combination of Satu plus Guru plus Venus and Rahu (being in the same direction) is noteworthy. This has made him earn substantial earnings comfortably, giving purely advisory services consistent with Satur and Guru combination.2 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Examete 2 Moon Mars Ketu Sun Mercury RASI Venus Rahu Saturn ® Lagna Jupiter ‘SatuRN wri Venus This is also a fortunate combination which invariably ensures that the person leads a luxurious profession. The person will have a profession relating to finance as bankers, accountants, or businessmen with considerable amount of money. He will gain housing property through his professional earnings. Saturn or Jupiter's transit through this sign or its trines or seventh therefrom will ensure that the native gets a career change with a substantial rise in income, housing property and prospects of getting married if unmarried. Analysing Profession/Business Prospects 23 EXAMPLE 3 Mars Ketu Venus RASI Moon Jupiter Satum | Rabu Sun Lagna | Mercury This is an extract of the horoscope of a living person who is running his 37th year in 1995 (birth details withheld). He has a good employment but does not draw a salary commensurate with his experience. It was predicted in 1995 beginning, that when Guru transits over natal Saturn position, this person would be able to get a promotion or a change of job with high salary. In fact, this was done solely on the basis of the fact that Saturn and Venus are in a trine and in the same northern direction and Guru’s transit as per our principle should reflect the results of the sign that he transits which is Satur plus Venus ~ profession plus money. In fact, in June 1995, the person got a change of job with double the present salary.4 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Saturn wrrn Ranu This normally makes the native subordinate to anot person. However, if Jupiter or Venus were to be in second house or combine with Rahu in a trine, after init subordination, the person may be able to come out in, employment. This combination is also capable of gi masking abilities to the person and thereby the act profession is very much suitable to the person, Exam 4 Mars Satum | Venus | Sun | Rahu Mercury | | RASI d Moon Jupiter | Lagna | Ketu This is a chart of a person in his 27th year. He has| lot of changes in his job position and he has been a subordinate’ in various positions because ol combination of Saturn with Rahu. It is predicted that he! be able to get excellent prospects when Saturn transits sign since Venus and Jupiter combination in Aries and ing Profession/Business Prospects 25 pect Satur and this may give the native a significantly table job, if not self-employment. ‘SaTuRN with KeTu combination comes in the way of professional ements since Ketu is inimical to Satur, Moreover, the pursues his career detached from the fruits of labour. jer, we see that the combination of Saturn, Jupiter/ and Ketu either together or in a trine favour lawyers quite practical and are keen on charging well. This is sarily because of neutralising effects on Ketu. You will note that even in such cases, the person at least talks of up practice for altruistic things. with Sun and Other Planets ‘SATURN WITH SUN AND Moon combination is capable of coming in the way of a oth career growth since both Sun and Moon are not ly to Saturn. However, the person with this ation is capable of following his father’s loyment. Moreover, the aspect of Saturn over Moon es him worries in the profession and Moon’s aspect gives native constant travelling. SATURN WITH SUN AND Mars combination gives frequent breaks in a career. er, with the aspect of Jupiter or Venus, the native may ible to earn well but his prospects of promotion that he cts may not always materialise. This combination also its in getting employment in government, police tment or the army since Sun and Mars represents a fiery ination associated with stern action in employment is scen in the army and the police.26 Vedic Nadi Astrology jon/Business Prospects 27 ‘SaruRN wiTH Sun AND MERCURY warn Sun ANp Kru This combination gives a good profession aaron ‘governmental contacts after some initial hiccups. n while not being able to follow any profession at ‘second transit at the time of 30 years will bring in ginning, will probably settle to a practice as property to the native. The native will have govern cooperation at this point of time. ‘in career may not be substantial. Independent legal is unlikely with this combination. ‘with Moon and Other Planets ‘Saturn wiTH Moon anp Mars SATURN wiTH SuN AND JUPITER This is a fortunate combination since it is capable not only prosperity but also fame. Saturn plus Jupiter represent profession plus authority plus Therefore, the native is able to get for himself a name in the society and by this he is able to acct wealth. ombination not only results in a worried mind but, ss blames and hardships in profession. There will be ‘who will be constantly harassing him. Saturn plus plus Mars represent profession plus movement plus g/machinery. Therefore, this may be his nature of He may profit from dealing in lands. SATURN wiTH SUN AND VENUS This is also a good combination for earning name not only through government sources but also for through government contacts. Moreover, the pr native inheriting the property of his father is very li ‘only worry for the native will be begetting children, is caught in the middle of Saturn and Venus who ‘SaruRN wit Moon AND MERCURY ombination is capable of giving an intelligent sion mostly relating to accountancy and law. This nation represents profession plus art plus intelligence will enable the person to undertake authorships in enemies. Moreover, the soul of the native cannot t8 relating to profession. It will also give the native an beyond the world realities, pomp and show. ity to be well read in matters relating to his career. aM ee id arr emer "and Mercury combination gives precocious This combination not only provides breaks in career| makes the person undergo subordination. The natiy engage in shady deals with the government wherein not only earn but also lose ‘SATURN wit Moon AND JuPrTER bination represents profession plus art plus respect. , the person will get professional respect in such hich represent Jupiter and Moon’s karakatwa. , teaching, astrology, law, medicine are some of cations indicated by this combination. If Ketu were to combination either in the same sign orin a trine, the would be able to practise astrology and will bea28 Vedic Nadi Astrology & guide to others. The chart of Dr. B.V. Raman is a example of Saturn, Moon, Jupiter and Ketu comb influence which is extracted as under: EXaMPLe 5 RASI Jupiter Saturn and Moon are located in the South directi Taurus is aspected by Ketu from Virgo, another | direction sign. Jupiter casts his direct 7th aspect from: direction sign. This combination has made him an exp astrology and also given him the ability to teach through publications. ‘SATURN wiTH Moon Axo Venus This combination represents a luxurious career deali art or trading. The person will have both account unaccounted wealth. If Jupiter joins this combinatio prospect of the native teaching technical subjects i ¢ Profession/Business Prospects 29 his combination can also give employment in SaTuRN wit Moon np RaHu ombination gives blame to the person on account of his ssional dealings which tend to be shady. The person ‘able to mask his emotions as this combination relates ession plus art plus mask. Therefore, such persons are sle of becoming experts in acting or in photography. ind (Moon) being in between Saturn and Rahu can the native go into bad professions such as smuggling deceit. ‘Saturn wrt Moon AND Ketu is combination results in the mind getting renounced and, ore, the profession would relate to religious activities. quite possible that the person may trade in thread if the irgo or Capricorn or Taurus are involved. This also gives the native an ability to do business in ‘manner. However, this planetary combination ot capable of sustaining growth in profession unless ter or Venus throw their aspect. rn with Mars and Other Planets SATURN wiTH MARS AND MERCURY Ie profession indicated by this combination is trading, age and real estate dealing besides machinery related . However, since Mars and Mercury are deadlyProfession/Business Prospects 31 30 Vedic Nadi Astrology SATURN WITH Mars AND JUPITER This combination, while making the native work very will give him fame and name. The person may beco merchant banker or may have his own business related engineering field. Fiery signs involved may make a surgeon. SATURN witH Mars an Venus This combination will give professions relating to deal manufacturing articles of luxury or trading in money: While the native may encounter breaks in profession account of Mars, things will be set right since Ve joins in this combination. SATURN wit Mars aNp Ranu This combination is sure to give frequent up professional life due to association with shady peop native will have breaks in profession and will enco subordination. It is quite possible that he may enter into and clandestine deals to make money. This combi also give the native work in a factory environment will be exacting, is is a sample chart of a native who has been struggling profession. Saturn with Sun in a trine gave him xment employment in an administrative capacity. But of Mars and Ketu in the second to Saturn has made miserable with constant disputes in profession and reels with his superiors. The native was forced to leave Ob due to this fact. n with Mercury and Other Planets SATURN Wer MERCURY AND JUPITER SATURN wert Mars ND Keru While Rahu may help Saturn, this combination of Mars with Saturn is sure to displace the person’ career by giving legal disputes. The native’s prosp marriage is so remote that in his professional field he adopt a renounced attitude. The study of occult sub interest such natives but they may not be in a position it to good use. Wordly achievement in life is difficult. sis a fortunate combination spelling profession plus plus preceptor. The person leads his career with igence and thereby earns name and fame. He is a Isellor who is capable of solving others’ problems ugh sound advice. Therefore, advisors, teachers,32 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Profession/Business Prospects 33 chartered accountants and lawyers come within combination. He will also attain knowledge of sri which he will preach to others though at times he himself not practise it since Mercury is a fickle- planet. 1 ‘Satur wit MERcuRY AND VENUS This represents a profession which involves intelli leading to money. Therefore, finance, commerce, and business involving help from friends is indicated person would gain land (Mercury) and buildings (Ve and wealth (Venus) through his profession (Saturn), Saturn is friendly with Venus and Mercury, ind profession or business is likely, esepecially after the 30, when Satur enters his natal sign. Guru’s transit: sign or its trines sees the person reaping in unusual Rahu | Venus | Satum | © Sun Lagna Mercury ‘SatuRN with Mercury AND Ranu This combination indicates mammoth trading or dealings by the person. Rahu is associated with deals. This also ensures business tie-ups with people of castes. However, the business dealings of the person be straightforward since he is likely to be deceit devious in business. " a chart of a successful lawyer practising tutional law. Saturn is exalted in Libra alongwith the of intelligence Mercury. In a trine therefrom in the Western direction is located Ketu in Gemini. This ion in intellectual signs has made the person take as a profession. Ketu in Gemini has given the native to analyse things incisively. with Jupiter and Other Planets ‘SATURN WITH JUPITER AND VENUS ‘SarurN with Mercury AND Ketu This combination gives lawyers or dealers in I clothings. The former is possible in intellectual si Libra, Aquarius and Gemini. If Moon were to j combination, the person would have exceptional intelli and devotional knowledge. ‘combination gives professional respect as well as money. The person would be an advisor or one d in legal profession which brings him name and fame Society as well as substantial earnings. This is also le of giving banking profession.M Vedic Nadi Astrology & ing Profession/ Busines Prospects 8 Sarurn witu Juprrer ano Ranu ‘This makes the native a master of any subject that he! to specialise since Jupiter plus Rahu indicate a master, person will be capable of analysing things in depth. In of some initial difficulties to set up business, the person prosper after his 24th year. ‘SATURN wir Juprrer AND Keru Venus This indicates a spiritual person following astrolo; ‘occult sciences as his profession. Even priests come wi this combination. The person would adopt a det outlook towards life in general and profession in parti after getting respect in his field of profession. Even and philanthropists come within this combination, RASI Saturn with Venus and Other Planets Satum | Moon | Mercury SaruRN wrt Venus ano Rau ag This combination gives the native the ability to do bi in the financial sector such as money markets. The will have abundant fortunes and will be able to acquire! houses represented by Venus (house) and Rahu ( Rahw’s aspect also gives the native black money and m¢ outside the country. The person may start business rel luxury such as hotels and catering. ‘SaruRN wirn Venus AND Keru combination produces a person having great skill over profession albeit the fact that he may face some breaks in eto disputes. Pilots and airborne persons are seen to this combination The following pages show an example of su There are many other combinations which are possible combination. 4 have not been detailed by the author. For example, the plus Moon plus Mercury combination has been given, the Saturn plus Mercury plus Moon combination has not given. Though the professional aspects may be similar, former combination will produce a worried but ligent mind and the person will gather intellect after felling (Moon coming before Mercury), in the latter This combination made the native take up a prof hoteliering at the time when Jupiter transited Scorpio. venture is with persons outside the native’s caste. It is to noted that Moon’s aspect from the 12th house Libra whi a sign of luxury has in no small measure contributed to native starting a hotel which is supposed to be modern.36 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career combination, the person will possess intelligence first and then undertake travels to spread the intelligence to other people. The latter combination is more effective since it establishes the native’s ability outside the place of his residence. In this way, taking the basic karakatwas of planets, various combinations may be worked out. Whatever approach is followed by the person, it is crystal-clear that judgement is very important and this comes only by constant study and research. Moreover, it is always easy to find reasons in retrospect but often the astrologer is asked to talk prospectively. This places an onerous responsibility on the astrologer, and his judgement and intuition are often his only guide. 4 LINKING VEDAS AND ASTROLOGY Introduction It is a well-known fact that Astrology is a limb of the Vedas. Therefore, it may seem rather surprising that we are trying to link the two. It was well known that astrology was called the eye of the Vedas because the same used to throw light on matters relating to timing events. The conduct of Vedic rituals had to be done at particular times and astrology was used as a guide to this. Moreover, astronomy was used in construction of temples in olden days. This is amply evident from the brilliant architecture of those days wherein sunlight Was put to use to light up the temple. Ihave always been wondering whether the zodiac is intimately connected with any unique concept in the Vedas. ‘As I was reading the works of Paramacharya of Kanchi, suddenly it occurred to me that a particular concept that he had enlightened as the basis of religion was the link which should be used to interpret charts to find out on an overall basis the thrust of the individual. I must say that my preliminary research in this is being used in each of the charts. Purusharthas Paramacharya writes that dharma, artha, kama and moksha are the four concepts that cover all facets of our life, It38 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career follows that this should also be reflected in astrology. Ihave, therefore, divided the zodiac as per the above dictum which is illustrated as under: Moksha | Dharma | Artha | Kama Kama Moksha RASI Artha Dharma Dharma | Moksha | Kama | Artha Our division can be summarised thus: a) Aries and its trines, Leo and Sagittarius stand for dharma. b) Taurus and its trines, Capricorn and Virgo stand for artha. ©) Gemini and its trines, Libra and Aquarius stand for Kama. 4) Cancer and its trines, Scorpio and Pisces stand for moksha. Dharma stands for righteous conduct. Artha stands for having a life which will help acquire things such as family, money, status, etc. Kama indicates desires - the desire to do Linking Vedas and Astrology 39 things like profession, sex, etc. Likewise moksha indicates the state of mind wherein the person is trying to be in oneness with God. It is said in the Vedas that the person in pursuing artha and kama should be bound by the tenets of dharma. That is why we have the dharmashastras. For example, getting married and living a householder’s life and foliowing a profession is not against dharma. But cheating a person in the course of doing business or profession would constitute acquiring artha against the tenets of dharma, Justification for the Division Any theory must be first illustrated and then proved. We have said that the East direction signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius stand for dharma. How can this be? These signs are fiery signs and as an example, Aries indicates a rajasic sign. However, Leo and Sagittarius are sattvic in nature Aries also indicates a warrior-like sign. In astrology, especially in our Vedas, we are told that if we want to pray to our favourite God, we must medidate on Him placing Him in the centre of the Sun. Sun is supposed to be the representative of God. If you note, Sun exalts in Aries and, therefore, this sign stands for dharmic activity. The trines therefrom are also dharmic signs since they are in the same East direction. The question arises as to why the signs of Northern direction signifying moksha should not be indicative of God? This is a good question but the answer that I propose to give is that God stands not for moksha but for dharma. This is explained in the Bhagavad Gita where the Lord says that He will be born whenever there is a decline in dharma, to re-establish dharma. Also, praying to God ives moksha but it must be coupled with dharmic activities. Itwill be noted that fifth and ninth signs of the zodiac signify religion, Also note that Aries is the first sign, Leo is the fifth sign and Sagittarius is the 9th sign of the natural zodiac signifying dharma.40 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Let us take the signs of Taurus and its trines. We have classified it as artha, Taurus stands for wealth as it is the second sign of the zodiac. Virgo is the 6th sign in the natural zodiac which stands for service/enemy. Capricom is the natural 10th sign which stands for karma. The signs stand for acquiring wealth through service and occupation. Mercury exalts in Virgo since the sign stands for commerce — a worldy activity which brings in wealth. Mars exalts in Capricorn since this indicates tremendous worldy activity. Moreover, Mars stands for marriage which is a legitimate artha, Moon exalts in Taurus next to Sun in Aries which shows that with dharma and artha strong, the person would be able to scale heights. Sun and Moon are the luminaries and their exaltation gives strength to the chart. The Paramacharya says that dharma and artha should go hand in hand. Therefore, these signs signify artha Let us come to the next set of trines, Gemini, Libra and Aquarius, These are airy and intellectual signs. How can airy and intellectual signs give rise to kama — a word that means desires? Should not intelligence normally lead to dharma and moksha? This is a very good question. In the natural zodiac, Libra is the 7th sign and as you are all aware 7th house signifies sex, relationship, business, etc. The 11th house represents second marriage besides representing gains and acquisitions, The third house signifies courage, brothers, ete. Desiring for brothers, sisters and living with them is a legitimate desire, Likewise desiring for sex and marriage is a legitimate desire. Also, desiring for money, gains is a legitimate desire. This is why these three signs of the zodiac stand for desires. Only Saturn exalts in Libra which denotes desires. The desire to do something is karma — whose chief indicator is Saturn, That is why he exalts in a sign signifying desire. Moreover, these are West direction signs which point to desires coupled with action. Linking Vedas and Astrology al Coming to the last division of moksha, these are North direction signs. Cancer is where Jupiter exalts. Jupiter stands for nobility, religion, teacher, preacher, praying, etc. Jupiter is the deva guru and is the life-breath of every individual. His location in the zodiac will go to determine the bent of the individual. In Scorpio, Ketu exalts and he is the mokshakaraka. Venus the artistic and talented planet exalts in Pisces, the last sign of the zodiac. Pisces is an intuitional sign, While we are clear about the roles of Jupiter and Ketu, how can we say that a planet like Venus signifies moksha? Would this not sound strange? It must be noted that Venus stands exalted in Pisces because of two reasons —one, that it represents the feet of the kalapurusha (Lord Vishnu). Goddess Lakshmi, his consort, is always at the feet of the Lord and, therefore, she is most powerful there. Besides, Pisces is capable of producing teachers, poets, lawyers, etc., which are noble professions requiring much versat deal with various subjects and a tremendous imaginative power. Versatility and imaginative powers are found in abundance in the planet Venus. Moreover, the 12th sign of the natural zodiac stands for not only moksha, but also comforts of all kinds which only Venus is capable of giving. Itmust be clearly understood that moksha does not mean that the person would spend his time thinking only about God. It is quite possible that the person may be involved in worldly work but may be content with it or may be adopting a detached outlook towards the fruits of profession while being in the profession. Therefore, the term moksha should be understood in that context. There is one more doubt that arises as to why we are considering exaltation positions rather than the signs owned by the planets. For example, Jupiter owns Sagittarius and Pisces. Should his role not be analysed on this basis rather42 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career than exaltation power? Sagittarius stands for dharma and Pisces for moksha. This combination is very much suitable for Jupiter since he stands for dharmic activity as well as for moksha. Venus owns Taurus and Libra which signify treasury and sex relations. This also describes his role very well. Mercury stands for desires and service besides enemies by virtue of owning the 3rd house and 6th house of the natural zodiac, Gemini and Virgo. He also gives communicative skills (3rd house). Mars is the owner of Aries and Scorpio which are dharmic and moksha signs. However, Mars is a planet signifying much activity. Therefore, his exaltation sign works much better than these two signs. Likewise Saturn owns the house of Capricorn (artha) and Aquarius (Kama) which means work with a eye towards satisfying desires. Sun exalting in Aries but owning Leo, both dharmic signs gives no contradictory role for him. However, Moon owns Cancer but exalts in Taurus. Just like Mars, his role in Taurus is better explained than in Cancer since Moon by itself gives better results in the former sign. Therefore, we sce that apart from Moon and Mars, the role of, the planets can also be described having regard to the ownership signs. For the sake of uniformity of approach we have gone by what our sages have said - the planet is most powerful in his exaltation sign. Therefore, we have considered the exaltation signs only. Analysing Charts Using This Principle In analysing charts using this principle, we can adopt the following procedure: a) Locate the signs which contain the maximum number of planets. Look at what kind of sign they are and thereby come to a broad conclusion as to what the thrust of the individual is going to be. Linking Vedas and Astrology 4a b) Look at the position of Jupiter, the life force, and determine in a similar manner the thrust of the individual. Jupiter in a West direction sign points to the person having desires. ©) Look at the position of Saturn to determine the work to be done which will ultimately determine his karma. 4) Look at lagna, lagnadipathi and the Moon for the ‘strength of the chart and the basic characteristic of the individual. These principles are illustrated in the charts given in the subsequent chapters. However, you would have noted that we have to take into consideration various factors before coming to a conclusion which requires practice and intuition on the part of the astrologer.Si PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF OUR THEORETICAL ANALYSIS Introduction Now we come to the most important part of our analysis and that is to see how we interpret the professional/business prospects of any native. In our preceding chapters, we have given some general combinations which are capable of producing certain results. We will have to see as to how these combinations work in practice though we have already shown the reader some illustrations. Moreover, the timing of the results is often crucial. Dasa and bhukthi system is the most widely used system. Transits are used only as a subsidiary tool to the dasa and bhukthi system. But it is quite possible that by observing the transit of Saturn and Jupiter wwe will be able to come to stunning conclusions that may not be possible by looking at merely the dasa and bhukthi since the latter may extend to more than a year. Let us take an example before we analyse charts in depth to show the readers how transits can be used independently. The native wanted to know the results of 1995. He is currently running Saturn bhukthi in Jupiter dasa. Saturn is transiting Aquarius and Jupiter is transiting Scorpio. Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 45 EXAMPLE 9 Sun | Lagna Venus Mercury Mars Rahu Jupiter RASI Ketu Saturn Moon ‘Thrust of the Individual a) Venus, Sun and Rahu are located in North direction signs, signifying moksha. b). Mars, Mercury and Jupiter (life force) are located in West, signifying desires. ©) Satur, Ketu and Moon are located in South direction, denoting artha, 4) Majority of planets being in artha and kama signs means the person would be actively engaged in a profession to satisfy his desires. Watch the position of Saturn, Moon and Jupiter being in artha and kama signs, Moreover, Mars the lagnadipathi, is in the signs of desires.46 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis a Results of Conventional Analysis aspecting the combination of Sun and Venus. Moon’s a) Saturn is in the 10th house and, therefore, the bhukthi will give him professional results. b) Jupiteris in the 1 1th house and, therefore, there will be gains. ©) Since Jupiter is transiting the 3rd house from Moon, results will be evil but the same will be checked since Satur is in the 6th house from Moon. 4) The major lord being well placed, professional earnings are indicated though not as much as the previous year when Jupiter was transiting the 2nd house from Moon, Now let us see our approach to transit results: a) Jupiter is transiting Scorpio. In the same direction is aspect over Venus is seen to rob the person of money in some form or the other. You will note that the latter analysis is more pinpointed and is able to give more details by just looking at the Rasi chart, Moreover, conclusion (4) reached in the conventional analysis does not prove valid in the instant case. While it may be argued that a look at the Dasama chart may provide ‘more accurate analysis, the author is only trying to prove that an indepth analysis of the Rasi chart alone would be able to give the person adequate information even without going into dasa and bhukthi results as well as di jonal charts. Some of the Nadi shastras available here like Saptharishi Vakya, Nandi Nadi etc. highlight this principle. Aspects to be Considered located Sun, Venus and Rahu. This would mean that a) Look at the sign in which Saturn in posited. See the the native has chances of acquiring considerable planets that are located alongwith him. wealth from government sources as seen by the Sun, b) Look at the signs in the same direction as the sign in Venus and Rahu combination, Moreover, he will get a which Saturn is located and see if any planets are huge piece of landed property as seen by the Venus located there. and Rahu combination. Rahu will make the native ©) Asa result of ‘a’ and “b’, you will get a combination work extremely hard. which will the basis of your prediction. b) Satum is transiting over the sign where Jupiter, Mars 4). The second house from Satum stands for the earnings and Mercury are located. This will give the native a and progress in profession. Location of Venus and tremendous boost to the professional prospect since Jupiter is a vouchsafe for good earnings. Location of Jupiter's aspect will fall on Saturn, However, the Mars or Ketu is an indication of hurdles in profession. combination of Mars and Mercury may make the native face some professional difficulties such as. ) Look at the 7th house from Satum. The planet/s in the differences of opinion with friends which will be ‘7th house is/are capable of giving the strongest aspect sorted out because of Jupiter’s aspect. on Saturn even more than the 2nd, or Sth or 9th signs. ) The native would be able to build upon his assets but f) The 12th house from Satur also shows the comfort hard money may not be available since Moon is, levels in the profession and should also be considered.48 Vedic Nadi Astrology & Career 8) Look at the transit of Saturn and Jupiter to predict Professional and personal changes. After all, man is one indivisible entity and his personal life will have a definite bearing on his professional life and vice versa. All the above aspects are to be considered from the Rasi chart alone. As a measure of contrast, we will also be analysing the 10th house and the lagna and lagnadipathi to show you the different approaches that are available However, our concentration would be basically on our approach detailed above, Exam 10 Jupiter ® Ketu Mercury P Sun Venus Rahu Moon | Satum | Lagna Mars The native was born on 29.1.54, and had 2 yea months of Saturn dasa at birth. ae The arrangement of planets starting from Lagna is ‘Saturn, Mars, Moon, Rahu, Venu: it Saez) , Venus, Sun, Mercury, Jupiter Practical Application of our Theoretical Analysis 49 Career a) Satur is exalted in Libra and very powerful. There are no planets in Aquarius or Gemini, so Satur is alone. b) Saturn is aspected by retrogade Jupiter in Taurus. We have to take into account the fact that a retrogade planet will be looking at Aries and therefore the 7th aspect falls. This is the most powerful aspect. ©) Saturn in Libra gives a luxurious profession and aspected by Jupiter gives good respect and earnings. This is capable of giving independent profession. 4) The 2nd house from Saturn is occupied by Moon and Mars which are enemies of Satum. Moreover, Ketu is, located in Cancer in the same direction of this combination. This combination is a pointer to doing trading in agricultural-related products. Since Scorpio is a watery sign, trading across seas is possible. There is a definite probability of stoppage in business due to this combination. ©) Lagna is Virgo, a natural trading-cum-business sign. Moreover, there is an interchange between Saturn and Venus. Therefore, itis as if Saturn comes to Capricom to join Sun, Mercury and Rahu. 1) The 10th lord Mercury is located in an earthy sign Capricom pointing to an active business life. 2) As many as five planets are in signs of artha while Satur is in the house of desires. The other planets are in the moksha direction. Majority shows worldy activity for attainment of desires. The location of Moon and Ketu in one direction in a moksha sign has given religious tendencies to the native.