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ASTROLOGY The Nation, Sunday June 28, 2009 21 Signs, planets and constellations Peculiarities of zodiacal signs It is imperative for a student of Astrology to become familiar with rashis or zodiacal signs as well by name and symbol before proceeding to learn their nature and peculiarities. Following are the 12 rashis or the signs of the zodiac with symbols indicated against their names. Each Rashi or sign has its own peculiarities as determined by ancient Maharishis or sages of yore. For example, each sign represents some element in nature such as fire, air, earth, and water. It is useful for a student to be conversant with the nature and peculiarities of each sign for this knowledge is essential for reading a horoscope. The signs are basically categorised as movable signs, fixed signs, common signs, odd signs and even signs. The movable signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. The fixed signs are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. The common signs are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces. There are still two other categories of signs called odd signs and even signs. The odd signs are Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, and Aquarius. Those classified as even signs are Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces. All odd signs are cruel and masculine. All even signs are mild and feminine. Again signs are classified as Fiery signs (Agnitatwa rashis) viz: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, Airy signs (Vayutatwa rashis) Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius, Earthy signs 1. Mesha 2. Vrushabha 3. Mithuna 4. Kataka 5 Simha 6. Kanya 7. Thula 8. Vrushika 9. Dhanu 10. Makara 11. Kumba 12. Meena Read your own horoscope Part 4 (Bhutatwa rashis), Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn, and Water signs (Jalatatwa rashis) Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius are signs of long ascension and those of short ascension are Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, and Gemini. (This order has to be reversed for places situated south of equator. Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces fruitful or productive. Gemini, Leo and Virgo are barren. Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, and Aquarius rise by head and are therefore called Sirodaya rashis. The signs rising by their hind part the Ram (male sheep) the Bull the Twins the Crab the Lion the Virgin the Balance the Scorpion the Centaur the Crocodile the Water-bearer the Fishes are called Prushtodaya. They are Aries, Taurus, Cancer, Sagittarius and Capricorn. These details become useful when determining the character of a native – a person born in a particular Lagna. What the stars foretell for your lagna July 1 to 7 By Sudarshi (The auspicious days of the week: Thursday July 2 up to 5.48 pm, Saturday July 4 up to 4.47 pm, Tuesday July 7 up to 2.51 pm ) Aries (Mesha) The lord of Lagna, Mars exalted in the lagna will move on to 2nd House of Taurus on July 3, where Venus is already positioned. The native will shine at public forums because of his oratorical skill. Venus, a malefic for those born in Aries will not cause harm due to his being in association with Mars in the 2nd House. Material gains and a rise in the standing of the family are indicated. The Sun in the 3rd House in conjunction with an exalted Mercury will produce good results such as gains from brothers and sisters and paternal relatives. Mercury despite being a malefic will not cause harm due to being with the powerful Sun while the 3rd House is subjected to the special aspect of Jupiter. Jupiter occupying the 11th House is auspicious in that the native will not suffer from want. The native will become a popular figure among friends and colleagues. Saturn in the 5th House is likely to interrupt your studies. However, those engaged in business will make huge profits The auspicious day: Thursday The auspicious colour: Yellow The auspicious number: 9 The ideal partner would be a person born in Aries, Leo or Sagittarius Taurus (Vrushabha) Mars will enter the Lagna on July 3 when Venus, a malefic despite being the lord of the House is already occupying it. The period up to July 27 is not auspicious for you. You may develop a propensity for sensual pleasures and vices like gambling. You are advised to take to meditation and such religious activity which could discipline you. You might even be blamed for wrongs done by others. Your troubles and mental unrest will end when Mars exits from the Lagna by August 16. You are also prone to accidents and advised to avoid reckless driving and the practice of martial arts and sports where the element of risk is high. Saturn, a benefic planet for you will counter much malefic influence and may even bring wealth to you in good measure. Jupiter, being positioned in the 10th House is capable of giving you political success and high position. Saturn in the 4th House will produce good results like the acquisition of new vehicles and comforts of a good home. The auspicious day: Friday The auspicious colour: Blue The auspicious number: 6 The ideal partner would be a native of Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn your property. The auspicious day: Wednesday The auspicious colour: Green The auspicious number: 6 The ideal partner would be a native of Gemini, Libra or Aquarius Cancer (Kataka) If the native is a school child, he will do well in his studies. If the native is an adult, he may even lose his job and wife will be subjected to mental and physical suffering. The native is likely to suffer emaciation of the body. Mercury and Venus are your benefics and Mars and Jupiter are your benefic planets. You might lose a few good friends when Mars enters the 11th House on July 3. However, your income will go up. Jupiter occupying the 8th House, the Marakasthana, will not inflict death. Happiness after marriage indicated. The auspicious day: Monday The auspicious colour: Yellow The auspicious number: 2 and7 The ideal partner will be a person born in Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces Gemini (Mithuna) The Sun, a malefic, is occupying your Lagna. Jupiter despite being a malefic will produce good results such as high positions for children, cordial relations with family members and relatives and a keen interest in religious activity as he is occupying the 9th House. Your only benefic planet is debilitated in the 12th House. As a result you will develop the tendency to seek sensual pleasures, to engage in gambling and wining and dining. Mars moving on to the 12th House on July 3 is inauspicious. Take care to avoid sustaining a fracture possibly below the ankle and an attempt to damage House and the Sun occupying the 11th House. The 11th House, the Ayasthana has gained further strength due to its receiving the special aspect of Jupiter. Meanwhile, the 4th House which is Leo also has gained strength from the special aspect of Saturn. As a result you may perform a heroic deed which will bring you fame and honour. The auspicious day: Tuesday The auspicious colour: Red The auspicious number: 4 The ideal partner would be a person born in Aries, Leo or Sagittarius The auspicious day: Friday The auspicious colour: Blue The auspicious number: 8 The ideal partner will be a person born in Gemini, Libra or Aquarius Sagittarius (Dhanu) Your only malefic is Venus who is occupying the 6th House with Mars. The Sun and Mercury in the 7th House produce a Rajayoga which will prevail until Mercury exits from Gemini sign by July 15. The native is due to achieve success in studies and diplomacy due to Jupiter powerfully positioned in the 3rd House. Saturn, the death inflicting planet will cause no harm due his being in the 9th House. The waxing Moon moving on to the Lagna on July 5 will bring good health, fame and happiness to the native. The auspicious day: Thursday The auspicious colour: Yellow The auspicious number: 3 The ideal partner would be a person born in Aries, Leo or Sagittarius Mars, the Moon and Jupiter are your malefics. Venus, an auspicious planet occupying the 9th House will bestow high position on your father. The lord of your 7th House Jupiter, being the lord of the 4th House as well, a successful marriage or love affair is predicted. Venus being the lord of the 2nd House you will shine as an orator. You will excel in Mathematics or Science and rise to eminence in an academic field which however, will confine you to a sedentary life. The auspicious day: Wednesday The auspicious colour: Green The auspicious number: 6 The ideal partner would be one born in Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn Scorpio (Vrushika) Mercury, Mars and Venus are your malefics and Jupiter and the Moon are benefics. The Moon gets debilitated when it enters the Lagna on July 3. Fear from enemies and thieves and the possibility of disease striking you, are indicated. This brief malefic period will end when the Moon enters the Sagittarius sign on July 5. Jupiter in the 4th House will bring you the comforts of a good residence and vehicles. Mars and Venus in the 7th House indicate problems plaguing marriage or a love affair. Disease likely to affect liver, kidneys and bladder. Saturn in the 10th House will bring you gains from trade and commerce .and perhaps a windfall. The auspicious day: Monday The auspicious colour: White The auspicious number: 6 The ideal partner would be one born in Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces Libra (Thula) The Sun, Mars and Jupiter are your malefics and Saturn and Mercury are your benefics. Saturn occupying the 11th House will bring you gains from business and even Aquarius (Kumba) The Moon, Jupiter and Mars are malefics. Venus is the only benefic planet. MarsVenus yoga (combination) in the 4th House will produce good results. This Yoga occurs when Mars enters Taurus sign on July 3 and it will last until Venus moves on to Gemini sign on July 27. Saturn in the 7th House will either delay your marriage or cause unhappiness in married life or love relationship. Jupiter positioned in the Lagna will give a boost to your standing in society. The auspicious day: Friday The auspicious colour: Green The auspicious number: 6 The ideal partner would be a native of Gemini, Libra or Aquarius Virgo (Kanya) Leo (Simha) As warned in the previous forecasts, you are undergoing Shani Lagna Ershtakaya. However, the worst period of the Erashtakaya will end by September 10 this year when Saturn moves on to the next sign, Virgo. Venus and Mercury are your malefic and Mars is the benefic planet which is occupying the 10th House in conjunction with Venus. There will be a promotion or appointment to a high position after July 3 due to Mars being powerful in the 10th from gambling and other sinful activity. Mercury exalted in the 11th House will bring you fame as a mathematician or a philanthropist. The native will occupy a prominent place in the family circle and among his friends and relatives. Ravi, although a malefic, will produce a Gnanayoga. You will shine in academic activity. Ravi-Chandra- Budha yoga in the 9th House will bring you fame and wealth. Capricorn (Makara) Mars, Jupiter and the Moon are your malefics. Mercury and Venus are your benefics. Saturn, despite being the lord of the Lagna, gains death inflicting powers as a result of being the lord of the 8th House which is occupied by Rahu (Dragon’s Head). The Moon too is not capable of producing any good as a result of being placed in the death-inflicting 7th House when Rahu is occupying the adjoining House. Jupiter in the 2nd House may cause loss of wealth and affect your vision. The Moon entering the Lagna on July 8 when the Rahu is already occupying it is inauspicious and will affect your health and also your standing in society. The auspicious day: Friday The auspicious colour: Blue The auspicious number: 8 The ideal partner would be a native of Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn. Pisces (Meena) Saturn, Venus, Mercury and the Sun are your malefics. Mars and the Moon are benefics. Jupiter the lord of the Lagna occupying the 12th House is inauspicious as this could subject the native to imprisonment, foreign travel fraught with difficulties and troubles from enemies. However, the Sun being in a quadrant, Mars with Venus in a Moolatrikona and the strong aspect of Jupiter will greatly counter the evil effects. The auspicious day: Thursday The auspicious colour: yellow The auspicious number: 3 The ideal partner would be a native of Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces