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The Position of Planets, Rulers & Significators
Lesson 10
The Position of Planets, Rulers and Signficators
by Vaughn Paul Manley, M.A.
Topics Covered in this Lesson:
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The Position of Planets & the PAC-DARES Method
The Keywords for the Planets, Houses and Signs
The Planets in the Houses
The Planets in the Signs
The Rulers in the Houses
Exercises and Homework
In the last lesson we studied the key indications of the signs in depth. We have
now completed the first nine lessons of the course, which cover the basic
background material of Jyotish. We've learned about its origins and philosophy,
particularly karma, fate, and free will. We've also learned basic astronomy so that
we know the mechanics of calculating a chart. Most importantly we've learned in
depth about the building blocks of astrology: the planets, houses, and signs. This
initial information provides a solid basis for the practice of Jyotish. As astrologers
we always need to refer back to the basics and expand upon our understanding
of the planets, houses, and signs. This makes our interpretations and predictions
more specific, accurate, and insightful, which is our ongoing goal.
We are now ready to interpret the natal chart, which will be the focus of the
remainder of the course. This means interpreting the combined influences of the
planets, houses, and signs, whereas up until now we've only studied their
individual properties. We haven't yet combined them with each other, for
instance, planets with houses, planets with signs, or planets with other planets.
Earlier in the course I compared the process of learning Jyotish to learning a
foreign language. First you learn the alphabet, from which you're able to create
words. Only after you've built your vocabulary are you ready to construct
sentences. The alphabet and words of Jyotish are the planets, houses, and
signs. We're ready now to construct "astrological sentences," which is
synonymous with interpreting the natal chart.
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The Position of Planets and the PAC-DARES Method
It can be an overwhelming experience to attempt to interpret a natal chart. On the
one hand the natal chart is deceivingly simple. After all, there are only nine
planets sitting in little boxes. How complicated can that be? On the other hand,
you know by virtue of being human that we're complicated species. Even if we're
not complicated then we at least do a good job of complicating things, especially
our lives! Therefore, you may think that this two-dimensional natal chart sitting in
front of you, either on a thin piece of paper or computer screen, must be
complicated to interpret as well. So, how do you go about extracting all that
unique and varied information about a person? Where do you begin?
In order to assist students in this process, my Jyotish guru, K.N. Rao, has coined
the memory device PAC-DARES, which we've discussed earlier in the course.
This is an acronym for (P) Position, (A) Aspects, (C) Conjunctions, (D) Dhana
Yogas, (A) Arishta Yogas, (R) Raja Yogas, (E) Exchanges, and (S) Special
Yogas. If you're ever going to make sense of a natal chart, you must see the
PAC and the DARES of each planet. Natal chart interpretation begins with
applying these steps. Rao says:
“[The PAC-DARES method] is a consolidated check-list, which
every astrologer must practice before giving a prediction.”
Just understanding the PAC of the planets in the chart will help you construct an
abundance of astrological sentences about the person whose chart you're
interpreting. PAC stands for:
Position (P) = The position of the planet by house, and sign. Position also
includes the house(s) that the planet rules or disposits.
Aspects (A) = The aspects that the planet makes and receives.
Conjunctions (C) = The conjunctions that the planet makes and receives.
This interpretation becomes further refined with the second part of the memory
device, DARES, which involves the yogas or planetary combinations. We will
discuss these beginning in Lesson 13.
In the next lessons we will concentrate on learning PAC. Aspects and
Conjunctions will be covered in the next lesson, while this lesson is devoted to
learning to interpret Position - the position of a planet in a house and sign, the
position of the ruler of the house, and the position of the significator of the house.
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The Planet’s Nature: Natural vs. Temporal Significations
As we're analyzing the planets position in the natal chart it's important to
remember that a planet carries with it many meanings, because it has two
natures: natural and temporal. A planet's natural nature is unchanging and is
based on three things: 1) its general qualities, 2) its status as a benefic or malefic
planet, and 3) the houses it significates. These are the qualities that it always
carries regardless of what condition the planet is in by house or sign position,
house rulership etc. Whereas its temporal nature changes according to the
house(s) that it rules based on the ascendant in the chart. Please see below:
The Planets Nature
Natural
(never changes)
Temporal
(changes by ascendant)
General Qualities
Position - including house rulership,
Aspects, Conjunctions, and Yogas.
Status as Malefic/Benefic
House(s) it Significates
For instance, Venus's natural nature means that it always represents certain
qualities like romance, creativity, beauty, and art in any chart. It also always has
the status as a natural benefic. In addition, it also always significates certain
houses: the 4th house (vehicles), and the 7th house (marriage). The houses that
a planet is the significator for were listed in the descriptions of the planets in
lesson 5. Here is that information again all in one place:
Planet
Sun
Planetary Significators of the Houses
House(s)
1 (body), 9 (father), 10 (career, authorities)
Moon
4 (mother, mind, home)
Mars
3 (will), 6 (accidents, enemies, disease, competition)
2 (speech), 3 (communication), 5 (education),
10 (career)
2 (income), 5 (children, spiritual study, investments),
9 (teachers, travel, fortune), 10 (career), 11 (gains)
4 (vehicles), 7 (relationships, spouse)
6 (disease) 8 (obstacles, chronic illness, death, longevity),
10 (career) 12 (losses, expenditures, renunciation)
8 (changes, upheavals)
12 (moksha, liberation, losses)
Mercury
Jupiter
Venus
Saturn
Rahu
Ketu
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These are the generally agreed upon houses that a planet will significate,
however, some authors give slightly different lists. This is the one that I use and
have found the most helpful.
Notice in this list how Jupiter is the significator for the most houses of any planet
- 2, 5, 9, 10, 11. This shows how expansive Jupiter's nature is, as well as how
important it is in the chart since it represents so many houses and qualities. It
also shows why Jupiter is considered the planet of wealth, since it is the
significator for 4 houses of wealth - 2, 5, 9, and 11.
A planet's temporal nature, on the other hand, will be based on its condition in
the chart: its position, its house rulership, aspects and yogas etc. For instance,
for Aries ascendant, Mercury will rule the 3rd and 6th houses and will carry the
qualities of those houses to wherever it is positioned. In this case, if Mercury
were placed in the 10th house of career, then there would be two reasons to
believe that the person could have a career involving communication, or
communication technology like computer work. This is because Mercury is not
only the natural significator for the 3rd house, representing communication or
communication technology, but it is the temporal ruler of the 3rd house for Aries
ascendant as well.
The difference between natural and temporal natures can be illustrated by our
relationship with our parents. For instance, your father's natural or unchanging
quality is that he will always be your father no matter what. He will always play
that role. However, if you go to his work place his role will change. In that
environment he becomes an employee, or administrator, or whatever job title he
has. The role changes with the temporal environment. Likewise, the natal chart is
the temporal environment the planets, which adds temporal qualities to the
unchanging natural qualities of the planet.
The important point to remember is that a planet will carry both its natural and
temporal nature to whichever house it is positioned in the natal chart.
Quiz #59:
Which houses have only one significator?
1) 1, 3, 5, 8, 11
2) 1, 4, 7, 9, 12
3) 1, 3, 6, 11
4) 1, 7, 11
5) It's a trick question. None of the above.
The answer is at the end of the lesson.
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Astrologers as Chemists
Astrologers are like chemists, because both disciplines study the effect of
combined influences. Just like a chemist has to first learn the properties of a
single chemical element before adding a second, third, or fourth element, so it is
with astrologers. Chart interpretation is based on the combined or blended
influences, and the deeper we understand the planets, houses, and signs, the
easier it will be to understand what will happen when they are blended together.
A good chemist is keenly aware of the properties of each chemical element
before he adds one to the other, because the combined influences could cause a
dramatic result, like an explosion. Likewise with astrology. However, in astrology
the blended influences describe every possible manifestation in the world. This is
because all of the elements of earth (physical), air (mental), water (emotional),
and fire (spiritual), are represented by the planets, houses, and signs as we've
seen in the previous lessons.
Understanding combined influences is the point where astrology gets tricky, and
where it can get complicated very quickly. Therefore, we start with the simplest,
and most obvious combinations - the positions of the planets in the houses and
signs. Astrology is based on astronomical observation as we've discussed in
Lessons 3 and 4. The most obvious observation is of a planet being placed in a
position (house) in the night sky, with the backdrop of a sign constellation behind
it. It's objective and undeniable to both astronomers and astrologers. Astrologers
add meaning to that combination and interpret its effect on the lives of human
beings, which is the point where astrology diverges from the field of astronomy.
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So, what are the combinations of the planets in the houses and signs that need
to be learned? There of course are 9 planets, 12 houses, and 12 signs, therefore
the combinations are:
• 9 Planets x 12 houses = 108 combinations
• 9 Planets x 12 signs = 108 combinations
• 9 Planets x 12 houses x 12 signs = 1296 combinations!
A book that spends a 1/2 page describing each of these 1296 combinations
would be at least 648 pages long, or the length of a long novel! This may already
sound overwhelming for a student who wants to learn this material. However, this
is only the beginning, because it's only a single planet placed in a house and
sign. For instance, it's like Jupiter placed in the 10th house in the sign of
Capricorn. This doesn't even take into account aspects or conjunctions from any
of the other planets! You may get a good handle on what Jupiter in the 10th
house in the sign of Capricorn means, but then what happens to your well
defined interpretation if Saturn is conjunct Jupiter? It messes up your neat and
tidy interpretation - leave it to Saturn to do that! What happens if Saturn, Venus
and Mars are all conjunct Jupiter? What happens if the person is born on
February 3, 1962 when all the planets, except Rahu, were with Jupiter in
Capricorn? Welcome to the wonderfully complicated world of astrological
combinations!
February 3, 1962 - conjunction of eight planets in Capricorn!
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Keywords: An Astrologer's Cornerstone
To simplify the process of combining planets, houses, and signs all astrologers
use keywords, whether they consciously know it or not. They're every
astrologer's cornerstone. In other words, the only way to make logical sense of
the vast complexity of astrological combinations is to have certain favorite words
or phrases that we refer to again and again. Keywords allow us to have a logical
internal dialogue going on like, "Okay, Jupiter is in the 10th house. Jupiter
represents teaching, and the 10th house is the house of career. This person
could be a teacher." We've taken one memorized keyword about Jupiter and
combined it with another memorized keyword about the 10th house. The end
result is an interpretation of what that could mean.
In this lesson we're going to make this process of using keywords a conscious
process. You already have some keywords memorized about the planets,
houses, and signs based on any study of Jyotish you've done, as well as lessons
5, 7, and 9 of this course. In each of these three lessons there was a list of
keywords which are what we'll be working from in this lesson. It's simply a matter
of putting these to use in combinations with each other. In this lesson we'll be
listing interpretations of combinations in Einstein's chart, as well as giving you the
opportunity to create interpretations using your own natal chart in the exercises
and homework assignments at the end of the lesson.
Many astrology books give you a list of interpretations of the combinations for the
planets in the houses, and perhaps even the planets in the signs. This 'cookbook
approach' is a common way to learn especially in the beginning. It is helpful no
doubt to refer to these lists, which is why we'll provide them in this lesson.
However, we shouldn't become too dependent on them, and must instead learn
to rely on our own interpretive logic. If books and lists become our crutch, then it
only serves to delay the development of our own interpretive logic, without which
it's not possible to be a successful astrologer. So the process of creatively
combining your own keywords will be of great help to you in your development as
an astrologer.
Practicing astrology is like performing a delicate surgery. Your client is attentive
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to whatever you say while you carefully dissect them. Imagine lying on the table
after your surgeon opens you up and then he says, "Hold on a minute. I just need
to refer to my reference books so I can remember how to do this procedure."
You're going to lose all confidence in him, and wish you weren't there. Likewise,
we need to see memorizing keywords as the necessary training of our trade so
that we will have all the information we need at the forefront of our minds.
You may ask, "How do you decide which are the keywords? A planet, house or
sign can represent such a long list of indications." In the previous lessons we've
identified essential indications of the planets. An example I used was fluids for
the Moon. From that one word we can generate a long list of related words
represented by the Moon like water, ocean, oil etc. Ideally a keyword will jog our
memory and help us generate a long list of related indications. The other factor is
that a keyword should be useful for chart interpretation. The main intention of
astrology should be helpful to others. Therefore, fluids may not may not make it
into a keyword list because it's not an indication for the Moon that is commonly
utilized in an astrological session. Therefore, I suggest focusing on the more
words (or phrases) that you find to be the most helpful. For simplicity, we'll work
with the list of keywords from lessons 5, 7, and 9 for use in creating combinations
of planets in the houses and signs in this lesson.
The Keywords for the Planets, Houses, and Signs
The following list of keywords are from the lessons 5, 7, and 9 and serves as a
quick snapshot review of the planets, houses, and signs that we can use in
combining them with one another. The sooner that we can memorize keywords
the easier making interpretations will be.
The Meaning of Each Placement
It's very useful for interpretation to memorize not only keywords, but to also
memorize what each of the planets, houses, and signs placement means in the
chart. For instance, the Sun's placement in the chart generally means where we
shine, are confident, express ourselves, and exercise power and authority. I've
given short descriptions like this for each of the planets, houses, and signs
before their list of keywords, so that you will have a general idea of what their
placement means. This will help you get a snapshot idea of the interpretation,
and the keywords will add depth to this.
Keywords for the Planets
Keep in mind that even though the key indications of the planets, houses, and
signs are universal, there will be variations on how they're expressed culture to
culture, and at different times in history. As astrologers we constantly need to
adapt to the clime and time we live in.
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Sun: The Sun's placement in the chart shows where we shine, are confident,
express ourselves, exercise power and authority, and can be arrogant.
Keywords:
Soul (atman), one's identity, personality, purpose, aspirations, overall health,
vitality, body, appearance, self-confidence, charisma, fire, will power, creative
self-expression, intelligence, conscious mind, career status, occupation, father,
males, authorities, political power, organizational ability, organizations,
governments, leadership.
Moon: The Moon's placement in the chart shows what we frequently think about,
having feelings for, are interested in, where we feel most comfortable, receive
and give support, get rejuvenated, and can be the most vulnerable emotionally.
Keywords:
Mind (not intellect) - thoughts, feelings, perceptions, mental attitude, conditioned
mind, general happiness, peace of mind, sub-conscious, psychology, mother,
females, the past, family heritage, memory, sleep, imagination, water, fluids,
ocean, support, food preparation & consumption, nourishment, receptivity,
vulnerability, sensitivity, dependence, home, domestic life, comforts, fertility,
birthing process, early childhood, children, parenting, sweet speech, the public,
popularity.
Mars: Mars's placement in the chart shows where we are active, ambitious,
passionate, strong, courageous, and can have the most conflict.
Keywords:
Strength and power, physical activity, energy, ego-centric desire, passion, lust,
will, initiative, impulsivity, stamina, fighting spirit, competition, sports, the warrior,
military, martial arts, weapons, enemies, conflicts, controversies, litigations, tools,
sharp objects, machines, fire (inflammations, burns, fever), practicality, fixing
things, property/buildings, accidents (wounds, cuts, injuries).
Mercury: Mercury's placement in the chart shows where we apply our intellects,
communicate our ideas, what captures our intellectual interest and want to learn,
and where we can be ungrounded.
Keywords:
Intellect (not mind), speech, communication, articulation, writing, publishing, wit &
humor, logic, reasoning, specific details, sociability, networking, education,
learning, teaching, languages, grammar, mathematics, astrology, commerce &
trade, quick movement, short distance travels.
Jupiter: Jupiter's placement in the chart shows our path of growth, wisdom and
spiritual development, our ideals, dharma and purpose, what inspires us, where
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wealth and opportunities unfold, and where we can be self-righteous.
Keywords:
Wealth, fortune, expansion, growth, wisdom, intelligence, knowledge, one's
philosophy and/or religion, ideals, dharma (one's duty), reputation, higher
education, gurus & teachers, religious rites, traditions, classical learning, law,
ethics, morality, solutions, ministry, faith, opportunities, diplomacy, long distance
travel.
Venus: Venus's placement in the chart shows where we express ourselves
creatively, experience love, harmony and beauty, and can be self-indulgent.
Keywords:
Love, romance, spouse, marriage, marital happiness, happiness in general,
sensuality, five senses, sexuality (urge to merge), lust, pleasure, enjoyment,
indulgence, prosperity, luxuries, comforts, adornments (clothes, jewelry,
perfumes), vehicles, people-orientation, social connections, festivities, charm,
charisma, diplomacy, harmony, beauty, creativity, arts (art, music, dance,
poetry), design, aesthetics, refined tastes, culture, nature, pets and animals.
Saturn: Saturn's placement in the chart shows where we face our hardest
lessons, experience limitation, where we need structure, security, order,
responsibility and discipline, and where we can work hard and be fearful.
Keywords:
Sorrows and misfortunes, losses, grief, separation, dejection, ugliness, death, old
age, poverty, longevity, detachment, renunciation, solitude, isolation, structures,
foundations, limitation, contraction, restriction, pressure, discomforts, focus,
concentration, delays, obstacles, responsibility, humility, perseverance, patience,
doubt, fear, anxiety, shame, guilt, fatigue, exhaustion, chronic diseases, debility,
difficult lessons, poverty, ability to manifest through hard work.
Rahu: Rahu's placement in the chart shows where we have strong desires,
attachments, and are driven to explore materialistic ambitions, experiment and
behave in an unconventional manner.
Keywords:
Extroversion, unorthodoxy, non-conformists, rebellion, new technology, magic,
mass communication, mass trends, delusion (Maya) sudden changes,
inconsistency, changeability, ups and downs, compulsive desires, instinctual
drives, deviant behavior, corruption, foreigners and foreign places, traveling,
materialistic power, difficult to diagnose diseases, snakes.
Ketu: Ketu's placement in the chart shows where we are detached, unmotivated,
lack desire, experience doubt, and disillusionment, and are driven to explore
spiritual, or metaphysical pursuits.
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Keywords:
Introversion, occult knowledge (astrology, psychology, mysticism), mystical
experience, liberation (moksha), silence, isolation, withdrawal, monasticism,
renunciation, simplicity, detachment, self negation, austerities, psychic sensitivity,
deep perception, intuition, psychological imbalance, illusion, deception,
manipulation, doubt, lack of motivation, disillusionment.
Keywords for the Houses
1st House: Planets placed in the 1st house describe one's main character traits,
personality, physical constitution, and appearance.
Keywords:
Self, main personality traits, identity, individuality, ego, persona, mannerisms,
overall health in general, body, physical constitution, appearance, vitality,
longevity, beginning of life, early childhood, one's foundation, orientation to life,
purpose, vision, aspirations, intellect, happiness in general, livelihood,
profession, fame, recognition, self-confidence, dignity, honor.
2nd House: Planets placed in the 2nd house describe one's source of income,
ability to earn money and make acquisitions, quality of speech, level of honesty,
and food habits.
Keywords:
Money, income, wealth, acquisitions, resources, assets (especially moveable),
speech especially quality of speech, truthfulness and falsehood, food, clothes,
luxuries, comforts, jewelry, childhood family, eyesight, education through oral
tradition, memory, manners, politeness, modesty.
3rd House: Planets placed in the 3rd house describe one's strength of will,
courage, interests, hobbies, desires, goals, what one expresses and
communicates, siblings specifically first younger sibling.
Keywords:
Communication, media, writing, hobbies, arms, hands, sports, fine arts, music,
drama, siblings, allies, will, determination, efforts, stamina, desires, goals
especially short term, short distance travel.
4th House: Planets placed in the 4th house describe one's mind: thoughts,
perceptions, and emotions, home, property, mother, and family in general.
Keywords:
Domestic life, home, land, property, fixed assets, mother, family, ancestry,
relatives, near and dear ones, mind, emotions, psychology, private life, privacy,
happiness, education especially compulsory through high school, vehicles.
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5th House: Planets placed in the 5th house describe what one wants to learn, is
passionate about, their deepest interests and creative pursuits, children,
specifically 1st child, spiritual practices, and the good karma that one has from
the past (past life merit).
Keywords:
Children, creativity, self-expression, fine arts, poetry, music, drama, writing,
intelligence, intellect, deep interests, what one's passionate about, inspiration,
expression of emotions, talents, skills, past life merit, education especially noncompulsory like college, students, disciples, wisdom, giving counsel,
discrimination, virtue, morals, spiritual practice, mantras, devotion, worship, ishta
devata or deity, romance, love affairs, investments, speculations, gambling, risk
taking, sports, recreation, games, entertainment.
6th House: Planets placed in the 6th house describe one's health and how one
goes out of balance causing disease, conflicts, accidents, and opposition.
Keywords:
Enemies, competition, opposition, battles, debts, loss, theft, humiliation,
imprisonment, conflicts, disputes, obstacles, worries, litigation, accidents,
disease especially acute, illness, healing, health regiments, routines, habits,
exercise, service, employment, daily work, making improvements.
7th House: Planets placed in the 7th house describe one's relationships in
general, specifically romantic relationships, and the qualities of one's partner.
Keywords:
Marriage, marital happiness, relationships, courtship, significant others,
partnerships, business partnerships, business in general, social connections,
sexual union, sexual desire, adultery, residence in foreign countries, foreign
places, journeys, death.
8th House: Planets placed in the 8th house describe one's process of
transformation and change, obstacles, hidden pursuits like metaphysics,
research, or sexuality, other people's money especially spouse, chronic illness,
and the cause of death.
Keywords:
Longevity, life force, death, chronic illnesses, other's money especially spouse,
inheritance, loans, legacies, grants, sudden gains, sudden misfortunes, defeat,
intrigues, scandals, obstacles, upheavals, misery, sudden change, breaks,
separation, secrets, hidden knowledge, research, occult sciences, metaphysics,
mysticism, transformation, deviant behavior, unorthodox, unconventional,
alternative.
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9th House: Planets placed in the 9th house describe one's religious or spiritual
tradition, guru, teachers, father, philosophical ideals, and travel.
Keywords:
Father, teachers, guru, devotion, religion, temples, spiritual path, knowledge,
wisdom, philosophy, ideals, inspirations, law, dharma, ethics, morals, faith,
righteousness, dignity, leadership, virtuous deeds, charities, kindness, institutions
of higher learning like graduate school, long distance travel, fortune, prosperity.
10th House: Planets placed in the 10th house describe one's profession,
employment, employers, authorities, actions, public influence.
Keywords:
Profession, career, work, business, actions, achievements, fame, public
reputation, status, position, responsibilities, authorities, government, public
institutions, leadership, political power.
11th House: Planets placed in the 11th house describe one's long term goals
and desires, gains, side income, support from influential people, groups or
organizations, next older sibling.
Keywords:
Financial gains, income from career, money come easily, side income, profits,
status, recognition, honors, rewards, promotion, fulfillment of desires, long term
goals, organizations, groups, institutions, friends, society at large, elder siblings
especially the next elder sibling, illness.
12th House: Planets placed in the 12th house describe one's losses,
expenditures, debts, renunciation, and pursuit of spiritual liberation.
Keywords:
Losses of all kinds, expenses, debts, expenditures, litigation, downfalls,
confiscation, illness, convalescence, hospitalization, isolation, confinement,
imprisonment, living in foreign country, mystical knowledge, renunciation,
moksha, liberation, endings, misery, sorrow, anguish, decline, waste, obstacles,
impediments, giving to charity, illegal deeds.
Keywords for the Signs
Aries: Planets placed in Aries in the chart become more active, assertive,
ambitious, impulsive, aggressive, and independent.
Keywords:
New beginnings, fresh creative energy, fiery, initiative, drive, ambition, assertive,
pioneering, being first, active, self-centered, independent, aggressive, militant,
adventurous, courageous, strong, competitive, domineering, critical, angry,
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headstrong, impatient, impulsive.
Taurus: Planets placed in Taurus in the chart become more practical, stable,
dependable, patient, productive, and creative.
Keywords:
Accumulation of resources, comforts, luxuries, productive, practical, steady,
dependable, determined, rigid, stubborn, materialistic, patient, consistent,
persistent, gentle, cautious, creative, sensual, affectionate, romantic, aesthetic,
artistic, charming, kind.
Gemini: Planets placed in Gemini in the chart become more intellectual,
inquisitive, communicative, social, logical, changeable, and restless.
Keywords:
Communication of ideas, absorbing information, intellectual, knowledgeable,
articulate, clever, curious, inquisitive, social, logical, quick, agile, changeable,
adaptable, indecisive, restless, ungrounded.
Cancer: Planets placed in Cancer in the chart become more sensitive to
feelings, emotional, caring, gentle, passive, receptive, intuitive, security-minded,
and domestic.
Keywords:
Sensitivity to feelings, mothering, caregiving, supportive, protective, securityminded, gentle, compassionate, intuitive, imaginative, domestic, home, mind,
psychology, fluids, receptive, open, moody, impressionable, dependent, passive.
Leo: Planets placed in Leo in the chart become more creative, expressive,
outgoing, energetic, vibrant, dramatic, dynamic, competitive, authoritative, and
dominant.
Keywords:
Self-expressive, creative, leadership, competitive, outgoing, confident, dynamic,
dramatic, playful, energetic, vibrant, powerful, noble, loyal, dignified, royal,
authoritative, arrogant, proud.
Virgo: Planets placed in Virgo in the chart become more analytical, critical,
systematic, organized, detail-oriented, orderly, efficient, purifying, and practical.
Keywords:
Analytical, logical, discerning, detail-oriented, depth of knowledge, practical,
precise, organized, orderly, systematic, synthesizing, efficient, purifying,
conscientious, critical, obsessive, narrow minded.
Libra: Planets placed in Libra in the chart become more relationship-oriented,
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social, harmonious, diplomatic, creative, artistic, and progressive.
Keywords:
Relationship-oriented, social, charming, friendly, diplomatic, harmonious, artistic,
creative, aesthetic, beautiful, progressive, superficial, indecisive, vain.
Scorpio: Planets placed in Scorpio in the chart become more intense,
passionate, powerful, bold, excessive, extreme, deep, transformative, intuitive,
and mysterious.
Keywords:
Intense, passionate, powerful, bold, magnetic, charismatic, deep, insightful,
mysterious, metaphysical, intuitive, transformative, excessive, extreme, reckless,
possessive, secretive, deceptive, manipulative, rebellious, angry.
Sagittarius: Planets placed in Sagittarius in the chart become more idealistic,
philosophical, adventurous, pioneering, progressive, active, dynamic, positive,
optimistic, and benevolent.
Keywords:
Idealistic, philosophical, wise, visionary, aspiring, adventurous, pioneering,
progressive, loves challenges, active, dynamic, positive, optimistic, expansive,
benevolent, ethical, dogmatic, self-righteous, unrealistic.
Capricorn: Planets placed in Capricorn in the chart become more hardworking,
responsible, organized, practical, conservative, disciplined, serious, and
reserved.
Keywords:
Hardworking, persevering, responsible, diligent, focused, organized, structured,
practical, conservative, disciplined, mature, humble, serious, negative, guilty,
constrictive, inhibited, limited, shy, reserved, rigid, fearful, doubting.
Aquarius: Planets placed in Aquarius in the chart become more innovative,
humanitarian, inventive, technological, progressive, liberal, selfless, humble,
loyal, impersonal, and detached.
Keywords:
Innovative, humanitarian, inventive, technological, progressive, eccentric, liberal,
democratic, radical, altruistic, alternative, original, unique, selfless, humble, loyal,
impersonal, aloof, cold, detached, negative, serious, shy, withdrawn.
Pisces: Planets placed in Pisces in the chart become more intuitive,
introspective, sensitive, receptive, flexible, open-minded, unifying, passive,
dependant, impractical, and unfocused.
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Keywords:
Mystical, wise, psychic, intuitive, introspective, sensitive, compassionate,
empathetic, receptive, flexible, open-minded, creative, imaginative, unifying,
expansive, idealistic, visionary, romantic, impressionable, vulnerable, passive,
dependent, impractical, dreamy, ungrounded, unfocused, isolated, escapist.
The Planets in the Houses
We now have a list of keywords in one place from which to work from to begin to
combine keywords and make interpretations. Working from lists is helpful,
especially in the beginning, but keep in mind that every list has its limitations.
Everything we know about a planet, house, or sign is useful for an interpretation.
All of that can't possibly fit into a keyword list. The usefulness of a list, therefore,
whether on paper or in our heads, is to give us a starting point to jog our
memory. Ideally, from one good keyword a long stream of meanings will be
generated. That's why we want to make the effort to memorize keywords.
Developing Interpretive Logic
Memorizing keywords that you can combine together is a great first step in
learning to interpret a chart. However, it's only an intermediary step. Our goal is
to understand the meaning behind the planets, houses, and signs so well that we
don't need to refer to a list anymore. An important goal of this course is to teach
interpretive logic, which means that you know not only what something means
but why it means that. When you can back up your interpretation with a logical
explanation you'll develop confidence and versatility as an astrologer. I like to
think that the best astrologer in the world could sit beside me while I'm giving a
reading, question why I've come to that conclusion, and I could give a
satisfactory explanation. I want you to have that same level of confidence, and
you will, as you develop your interpretive logic.
Here's an example of interpretive logic for combining keywords for Mars's
placement in the 10th house. You can think of interpretive logic as developing an
internal dialogue that goes something like this:
“Okay, Mars's placement in the chart shows where we are active,
ambitious, passionate, strong, courageous, and can have the most
conflict. Alright, so Mars is placed in the 10th house, and the 10th
house describes one's profession, employment, employers,
authorities, actions, public influence. I got it, this person has a lot of
energy and ambition in the area of their career. ”
It would be easy to defend this interpretation, "This person has a lot of energy
and ambition in the area of career." Mars represents energy and ambition, and
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the 10th house represents career. Of course, there are many other
interpretations that could have been made. Here's a few more from a different
perspective:
"You know, he's probably very gutsy and and likes to take risks in
his work with Mars in the 10th house, because Mars represents
courage. Also, since Mars represents an area of conflict, it could
mean that his strength and assertiveness could get him into conflict
with his employers. He's certainly no push-over."
In this interpretation, you'll notice that Mars's keyword "courage" has led to the
description of similar character traits for Mars, like "gutsy," and "likes to takes
risks." Also, "strength" could be extended to mean "assertive," which could be the
reason why there could be conflict with employers. Mars likes to take charge and
dominate. Making interpretations is an art. Don't worry about using keywords
verbatim. Think of what they mean, and be creative. If you gain nothing more
from this course than to learn to think astrologically for yourself, then I will have
succeeded in teaching you Jyotish. It's this kind of internal dialogue
demonstrated in these examples that will really help you in developing your
interpretive logic, without which you cannot practice Jyotish effectively.
KISS: Keeping it Simple and Separate
A common stumbling block with students is to look at a house with multiple
planets and to get overwhelmed. As I said earlier, Vedic astrology can get very
complicated very quickly. For instance, take the four planet placed in the 10th
house in Einstein's chart. Where do you begin? How do you interpret how they'll
effect one another?
We're going to make it easy by interpreting one planetary combination at a time.
Like the chemist, we need to have a sufficient understanding of the separate
components before we blend them together. Just learning what a planet in a
house, or a planet in a sign means is a huge step in interpreting the natal chart.
Every separate planetary influence is important, so we need to see them
separately first and develop a thorough method to be the most accurate in our
interpretations. In the following lessons, we'll see how the same interpretation in
Einstein's chart gets modified by adding in the other influences like the aspects of
planets to one another, the strength of the planets, and the yogas that the planet
is involved in. First we need to learn to separate out the different influences and
keep it simple. I call this the KISS method: Keep It Simple and Separate.
The Two Categories of Interpretations
Keep in mind that when we're interpreting a planetary combination, we're
providing information within two broad categories: character traits and event
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outcomes. These correspond to our inner or outer life respectively. One is
psychological/spiritual information, while the other is predictive information.
Usually clients are not satisfied with just hearing insights into their personality,
they want to hear predictions about future events, and vice versa.
It's helpful to distinguish between the two kinds of information so that you can
have a balanced view of what you're providing someone when interpreting their
chart. Astrologers typically emphasize one or the other based on their value
system, or what they think their client wants to hear. Generally, Western
astrologers emphasize giving a psychological profile, while Vedic astrologers
emphasize giving predictions. However, this doesn't suggest that Vedic astrology
is less accurate than Western astrology in describing the psychological or
spiritual traits of a person. I believe it can be more accurate. It merely suggests
general differences in cultural values between the West and the East. The point
is that it's important to know your client, and understand what kind of information
they want to receive from you.
The Two Categories
Character Traits
Event Outcomes
Psychological/Spiritual
Predictive
Inner
Example:
“Ambitious, entrepreneurial,
independent, resourceful.”
Outer
Example:
“Will have a successful career,
could own your own company.”
Example Chart of Planets in the Houses
Below I've given short interpretations for each of the nine planet's placement in
the example chart that we've been using throughout the course of Albert Einstein.
These are not meant to be thorough interpretations of all the possible outcomes
of that combination, but only a sample based on the logic of combining keywords.
We don't need to be thorough right now. We need to see examples of interpretive
logic, and we need to practice. There are many possible interpretations that
could be made. The important thing is that it is logical. After each interpretation
below I've included a logical explanation, so that you can see examples of what I
mean by interpretive logic.
While we're combining the keywords of the planets in the houses in Einstein's
chart, keep in mind the metaphor of the theatre that we discussed in Lesson 8.
The planets are the characters or actors, while the houses show the scene, or
the stage sets that the planets are acting. The signs are the costumes that the
planets are wearing, as well as the decor of the stage sets. The planets are the
important actors, while the houses show where, or in what domain of life they're
influencing. Lastly, the signs show how they're behaving. Both the houses and
the signs provide useful information for interpretation about the planets.
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Here's the list of Albert Einstein's planetary house placements:
Planet
Placed
in
House
Sun
10th House
Moon
6th House
Mars
Mercury
Jupiter
Venus
Saturn
8th House
10th House
9th House
10th House
10th House
Rahu
Ketu
8th House
2nd House
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Interpretations and Logical Explanations
Let's now look at the sample interpretations of each of the nine planets in their
respective house placements, as well as the logical explanations for each.
Please refer to your list of keywords from the previous section to help you see
the logic used in combining keywords in the interpretation.
1.
10th House
Sun
Interpretation
Shines and commands authority in his profession, is a leader, has public
influence, self-confidence, and political power.
Logical Explanation
The Sun's placement represents where we shine, express ourselves with
confidence, and command authority. When it's in the 10th house it influences
one's profession, and makes one a leader with public influence. Einstein
demonstrated this kind of leadership and public influence, being a leader in his
field of theoretical physics. People with Sun in the 10th house often make a
significant public impact, which Einstein certainly did.
2.
6th House
Moon
Interpretation
Interested in service, healing, making improvements and increasing efficiency in
the physical world.
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Logical Explanation
The Moon's placement represents where we feel emotionally comfortable,
supported, what we think about or are interested in. When it's in the 6th house it
shows that the person has an attitude of service, and wants to help make things
more efficient in the physical world. Einstein had this attitude of service and
demonstrated that he wanted to improve life on earth. For instance he regretted
inventing the atom bomb because of how it could damage life on earth.
3.
8th House
Mars
Interpretation
Has energy, strength, and ambition in the area of research, hidden knowledge,
and metaphysics.
Logical Explanation
Mars's placement represents where we have energy, passion, ambition, and
strength. When it's in the 8th house it shows that the person applies this to the
8th house, which is the realm of metaphysics, research and hidden or occult
knowledge. Einstein not only had energy and power behind his physics research
but he did research on energy and power itself. So planets in the 8th house show
what kind of research one would do as well.
4.
10th House
Mercury
Interpretation
Uses his intelligence and intellect in the area of profession, communicates his
ideas through the written or spoken word.
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Logical Explanation
Mercury's placement represents where we apply our intellect communicate our
ideas, and what we want to learn. When it's in the 10th house it shows that the
person has an intellectual career, where he communicates his ideas to the
public. This is a combination of an intellectual person who could be an educator
which Einstein was. He communicated his ideas through both the written and
spoken word, and frequently gave lectures. He also had to sell his ideas
publically in order to get them accepted. Mercury is a salesman and can use his
wit to sell his ideas.
5.
9th House
Jupiter
Interpretation
Is interested in spiritual or religious knowledge, acquiring wisdom, selfdevelopment, teaching, and pursuing his ideals.
Logical Explanation
Jupiter's placement represents where we gain inspiration, grow spiritually,
express our ideals, and feel a sense of purpose. When it's in the 9th house it
shows that the person is inspired by spiritual or philosophical knowledge,
acquiring wisdom, as well as teaching it. This is a combination for a college
professor which Einstein was. Jupiter is a teacher (guru) and the 9th house is the
house of institutions of higher education, like colleges and universities. Jupiter in
the 9th house is also a combination for someone who is a philosopher, someone
who inspires people, which Einstein aptly demonstrated by through his many
quotes. In fact, he is said to be one of the most quoted people of all time.
6.
Venus
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Interpretation
Is creative and people-oriented in his profession and strives to bring love and
beauty into the world.
Logical Explanation
Venus's placement represents where we express our creativity, and experience
love and beauty. When it's in the 10th house it shows that the person expresses
his creativity and is people-oriented through his profession and public life.
Einstein had charm which won him friends, which is indicated by Venus in the
10th house. His words were eloquent and poetic and Venus is a poet. Few
people also knew that Einstein played music everyday throughout his life, being
an accomplished violinist. Venus's creativity in the 10th house was expressed
musically and he performed publically on occasion.
7.
Saturn
10th House
Interpretation
Is hard working, responsible, organized, and disciplined in his profession.
Logical Explanation
Saturn's placement represents where we can work hard, be responsible, and
disciplined. When it's in the 10th house it shows that the person can work hard
and be responsible, organized, and disciplined in his profession. Saturn in the
10th house can also represent someone who does routine, menial, busy work.
Einstein did have jobs like this, for instance, when he worked as a clerk in a
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Swiss patent office.
8.
Rahu
8th House
Interpretation
Has a strong desire to explore new, innovative directions in research, hidden
knowledge, and/or metaphysics.
Logical Explanation
Rahu's placement represents where we have strong desires, want to explore new
territory, and can be unorthodox and innovative. When it's in the 8th house it
shows that the person has a strong desire to explore hidden knowledge, and
research unusual, innovative, and metaphysical subjects. This combination
shows the pioneering, innovative quality of Einstein's research that led him to
make completely original discoveries.
9.
2nd House
Ketu
Interpretation
Is detached about earning money, acquiring material possessions, and may
experience financial loss.
Logical Explanation
Ketu's placement represents where we are detached, have a spiritual outlook,
lack desire and are unmotivated. When it's in the 2nd house it shows that the
person is unmotivated by wealth, building one's resources, and acquiring
possessions. Ketu in the 2nd house showed that Einstein was not a materialist.
He didn't have a money motive behind his accomplishments. Ketu in the 2nd
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house is often seen in the charts of people who are more spiritually inclined, than
materially inclined, which Einstein certainly was.
Quiz #60:
Which planetary placement in Einstein's chart shows that he's a professor?
1) Mercury in the 10th house.
2) The 10th house ruler in the 9th house.
3) Jupiter in the 9th house.
4) The 9th house ruler in the 10th house.
5) It's a trick question. All the above.
The answer is at the end of the lesson.
The Planets in the Signs
Modifying an Interpretation
We've now completed the basic analysis of the placement of the planets in the
houses in Einstein's chart. When you're first looking at a chart, the planets in the
houses is visually the most obvious combination to identify. This a good place to
begin, but it's only the beginning. From here on it's a matter of further refining
and modifying this interpretation, which is what we'll be doing in the remainder of
this lesson, as well as in the following lessons. In K.N. Rao's PAC-DARES
method we start with (P) placement - the placement of the planet in a house and
sign. This is also an important factor in determining the strength of the planet
(lesson 12). Then we add the (A) aspects and (C) conjunctions (lesson 11).
Lastly, we add the yogas or DARES (lessons 13-16). Once we've completed
analyzing the PAC-DARES of a planet we will have a very accurate
interpretation.
As astrologers we're constantly weighing influences, and trying to get as accurate
as we can in our interpretation as we consider all the various factors. Each factor
modifies and refines the interpretation. Like the chemist, it's a matter of
considering the outcome that occurs when we blend of a little of this, plus a little
of that, plus any number of other ingredients.
The next step right now is to interpret the sign placement of each of the planets.
Eventually, interpreting the house placement of a planet will coincide with the
interpretation of the sign placement, but for now we're going to keep it simple and
separate, so that you can focus fully on each step.
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Example Chart of Planets in the Signs
Let's now combine the planets with the signs in Einstein's chart. Keep in mind
that the signs are the costumes that the planets where and that they effect the
behavior of the planet. For instance, the Sun in Aries will behave very differently
than the Sun in Pisces. In Einstein's chart, the fact that his Sun is in the 10th
house in Pisces modifies our previous interpretation of just the Sun in the 10th
house. Below I'll first give an interpretation for the planet in the sign, and then a
logical explanation that blends in the previous house interpretation.
Here's the list of Albert Einstein's planetary sign placements:
Planet
Placed
in
Sign
Sun
Pisces
Moon
Scorpio
Mars
Mercury
Jupiter
Venus
Saturn
Capricorn
Pisces
Aquarius
Pisces
Pisces
Rahu
Ketu
Capricorn
Cancer
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Interpretations and Logical Explanations
Let's now look at the sample interpretations of each of the nine planets in their
respective sign placements, as well as the logical explanations for each. Please
again refer to your list of keywords from the previous section to help you see the
logic used in combining the keywords in the interpretation.
1.
Pisces
Sun
Interpretation
Shines and expresses himself with wisdom, mystical perception, intuition,
imagination, open-mindedness, idealism, and sensitivity.
Logical Explanation
The Sun's placement in Pisces indicates the personality of a philosopher and a
mystic. Einstein's Sun in Pisces in the 10th house means that his profession
made him a leader in his field, but a leader characterized by the qualities of
Pisces like wisdom, intuition, and imagination. It's well known that the great
scientific discoveries that made him famous, came to him first through intuition.
Some of his famous quotes are, "The only real valuable thing is intuition," and
"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious." His authority and
profound influence was based in his mystical perception. Sun in Pisces is not
rigid, but flexible, and open-minded. This made him non-dogmatic in his views,
and likeable in how he expressed himself. For instance, it is known that he had
good-natured debates about his theories with other scientists and famous
individuals, most notably the Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw.
2.
Scorpio
Moon
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Interpretation
Has strong feelings, profound mystical insight, and is intuitive.
Logical Explanation
The Moon's placement in Scorpio indicates that the person has strong and
intense feelings. Scorpio is ruled by Mars, the planet of strength, and because
Scorpio is a water sign it can indicate emotional strength and intensity. The Moon
is a watery planet and when it's placed in a water sign it increases the feeling
nature. Once when Einstein's experiments didn't bring the results he expected he
wrote, "They do not shake my strong feeling between the existence of a relation
between gravity and electricity." This strong intuitive conviction led him to pursue
his unified field theory, even amidst disappointments and opposition. The 6th
house represents overcoming obstacles to achieve something or make
improvements in the physical world. The Moon's placement in the 6th house in
Scorpio indicates that he had to defend his theories, and fight opposition. He
once said, "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from
mediocre minds." Another point is that the Sun and Moon are the personality
indicators in the chart along with the Ascendant and Ascendant lord. Because
both Einstein's Sun and Moon are in water signs it increases his intuitive,
mystical and visionary nature.
3.
Mars
Capricorn
Interpretation
Has energy, strength, and ambition to work hard, persevere, and accomplish his
goals.
Logical Explanation
Mars's placement in Capricorn indicates that the person has a lot of energy,
strength and ambition to apply to his work. Capricorn is the sign of work, ruled by
Saturn, the serious, persevering planet of hard work. When Mars is in Capricorn
it is able to work effectively, and accomplish his ambitions in the tangible material
world. Capricorn is an earth sign, representing the physical world. However, in
Einstein's chart Mars is in the 8th house, which represents metaphysics,
research, and seeing beyond the obvious physical realm. This indicates that
Einstein's research dealt with the physical realm, which makes sense since he
was a physicist. Capricorn is also the sign of structure and organization.
Einstein's research dealt with the hidden structure and order of the universe.
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Mercury
Pisces
Interpretation
Has an intuitive intelligence, is open-minded and flexible in his ideas, and uses
his imagination to think expansive thoughts.
Logical Explanation
Mercury is a planet of logic and reason, however, Pisces is not a logical sign. It's
opposite the logical and analytical sign of Virgo. Therefore, when Mercury is in
Pisces it functions differently. It becomes an intuitive intelligence that doesn't rely
on logic, but depends on spontaneous insight. Einstein first intuitively glimpsed
his theories, then later backed them up with logical mathematical formulas. He
failed math in grade school. Why? It's because Mercury in Pisces is not strong in
mathematics. It has to work harder at it. Einstein once said, "Do not worry about
your difficulties in mathematics. I can assure that mine are still greater." Pisces is
an imaginative, non-linear and expansive sign. He's considered a genius, but his
genius was in thinking outside of the box of convention. The 10th house shows
our accomplishments and mark we live in the world. It took a scientist with
Mercury in Pisces in the 10th house to invent theories that challenged the
established scientific beliefs and shook how we perceive the universe. Pisces is
also a unifying, non-dogmatic sign, and Einstein developed the unified field
theory, unifying space and time.
5.
Jupiter
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Interpretation
Inspired by progressive, innovative inventions and humanitarian ideals.
Logical Explanation
Jupiter's placement shows what inspires the person and when it is in Aquarius it
indicates that they are progressive and innovative in their ideals. They may like to
think up original inventions and be on the cutting edge of technology. This was
the case with Einstein. With Jupiter in the 9th house in Aquarius he liked to teach
and inspire people with his original perspectives and humanitarian ideals. He
once said, "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more
violent. It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage - to move in the opposite
direction." This is quite an ironic statement since Einstein's theories led to the
invention of nuclear power and the atomic bomb. Because of his humanitarian
ideals he deeply regretted having any part in ushering in the nuclear age. He
later said, "The release of atom power has changed everything except our way of
thinking...the solution to this problem lies in the heart of mankind. If only I had
known, I should have become a watchmaker."
6.
Venus
Pisces
Interpretation
Has a love of beauty, is creative, imaginative, charming and romantic.
Logical Explanation
Venus is the planet of creativity and it flourishes in the expansive, imaginative
and creative sign of Pisces. Being a water sign, Pisces is fluid, flexible, and
adaptable to any kind of creative expression. This is the ideal environment for
Venus to express all its qualities like its love of beauty, harmony, charm, and
romance. In Einstein's chart not only is Venus in the sign of Pisces, but it's in the
10th house where it influences his public life and is seen by others. He was
known for his magnetic charm and humor that often captivated his audiences. He
was also known for his musical abilities that we discussed earlier. Lastly, he was
also an irrepressible romantic and his secret love affairs were well known.
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Pisces
Saturn
Interpretation
Can put structure and form to his expansive, imaginative and intuitive ideas.
Logical Explanation
Saturn's is the great organizer. It's able to create a structure and form to
whatever it works with. However, Pisces is a formless, unlimited and expansive
sign. The gift of Saturn in Pisces is that it's able to organize abstract, creative and
imaginative ideas and create a form for them. In Einstein's case, Saturn in Pisces
in the 10th house helped him to organize his theories which sprung from his
imagination and intuition. It also was responsible for Einstein's dubious distinction
of being an absent-minded professor. This is because Saturn in Pisces may be
good for organizing abstract ideas, but it's virtually useless for keeping tangible
things orderly, like the papers in one's office. Pisces's dreamy and imaginative
nature is not good with details in the physical world. It's opposite Virgo, the sign
of efficiency, order, and cleanliness. Einstein was known for having a fantastically
messy desk, and would frequently misplace things. He once defended his habits
by saying, "If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an
empty desk?"
8.
Capricorn
Rahu
Interpretation
Has a strong desire for achievement, and is willing to persevere and work hard.
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Logical Explanation
Rahu's placement shows where the person has strong desires and attachments.
When it's placed in Capricorn it indicates that this applies to the area of work and
one's achievements, since Capricorn is the natural 10th sign of the zodiac, which
represents our profession. Capricorn's also simply the sign of work because it's
ruled by Saturn, the planet of hard work and perseverance. Einstein's Rahu in
Capricorn in the 8th house indicates that he had a strong desire to make
significant advances in his research and that he was willing to do what it took to
get his theories recognized by the scientific community. It's a known fact that he
worked so hard that his marriage was often strained. Rahu in Capricorn in the 8th
house also shows that he was a pioneer, and pursued unorthodox ideas in his
research. It also shows that his research applied to the physical world and its
structure, which the sign of Capricorn represents being an earth sign.
9.
Cancer
Ketu
Interpretation
Has deep intuitive feelings, and is detached about domestic comforts.
Logical Explanation
Ketu is the planet of intuition, and the water signs are the intuitive signs.
Therefore, Ketu in Cancer heightens the intuitive qualities of Ketu. Cancer is also
the sign of one's emotions being ruled by the Moon, which could mean that the
person has deep intuitive feelings and hunches. With four planets in Pisces,
another water sign, Einstein's chart shows someone who is already very intuitive.
He doesn't need Ketu in Cancer to indicate these qualities. However, Ketu in
Cancer reinforces his strongly intuitive and imaginative nature and how
profoundly it influenced him. Ketu in Cancer in the 2nd house represents that
Einstein was also very detached about money and acquisitions, particular
domestic comforts which Cancer and the 2nd house represent. The written
accounts from his wives show that he spent a lot of time traveling giving lectures
all over the world, which could be one reason why he wasn't attached to his
domestic life and the comforts of his home.
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Quiz #61:
Which planetary placement in Einstein's chart is not helpful for productivity in his
career?
1) Mars in Capricorn.
2) The ruler of the 5th house in the 10th house.
3) Ketu in the 2nd house.
4) Saturn in the 10th house.
5) It's a trick question. None of the above.
The answer is at the end of the lesson.
The Rulers in the Houses
The Importance of the Ruler of the House
We've now completed both the basic analysis of the position of the planets in the
houses and the signs in Einstein's chart. We've also seen how that when we
blended in the interpretation of the planets in the signs it modified the previous
planets in the houses interpretations. To review, in the PAC-DARES method (P)
stands for Position of a planet in three respects:
1) Its Position in a house
2) Its Position in a sign
3) Its Position as the ruler of a house
The position of a planet, first of all, is significant because of its position in a
house, and sign. This will tell you a great deal about the planets function in the
chart. For instance, in Einstein's chart, we saw how Mercury's position in the 10th
house in Pisces contributed to his development of intuitive ideas about
theoretical physics, which had a major impact on the way we think about the
structure of the universe, particularly how we view time and space.
However, Mercury is not only just Mercury. It's the ruler, or dispositor, of the 1st
and 4th houses in Einstein's chart, because these houses correspond to the
signs of Gemini and Virgo, which are the signs that Mercury rules. Therefore, the
third significance of a planets position in the chart is as the ruler of a house, or
houses, depending on whether they rule one or two houses.
As a quick review of house rulership from Lesson 4 each planet rules at least one
sign, except Rahu and Ketu. The Sun and Moon rule one sign each, while
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn rule two signs each. These signs will
correspond to different houses depending on the ascendant. Please review the
following chart of sign rulerships:
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Why is the ruler of the house so important? For four reasons:
1) Linking Houses. The first and most important reason is that a planet will carry
the effects of its house rulership(s) to wherever it's placed. In other words, the
ruler's house placement creates a link between the house that it's placed in, and
the house(s) it rules. Understanding this principle is key to being able to interpret
the chart correctly, as we shall see in the following lessons. In Einstein's chart,
this gives us two additional interpretations - the ruler of the 1st in the 10th house,
and the ruler of the 4th in the 10th house. So now we begin to blend houses with
other houses, instead of just a planet in a house. Both of these will mean
something different, as we shall see below, as we give interpretations for all the
rulers in the houses in Einstein's chart.
2) Temporal Status. The second reason is that a planet becomes either a
temporal benefic or malefic based on which house(s) it rules. We've discussed
this principle previously in Lesson 4. A quick review is that the snapshot rule is: if
a planet rules one of the trinal houses 1, 5, or 9 then they become a temporal
benefic, otherwise they're a temporal malefic. This is the "1, 5, 9 rule." There's an
advanced method of calculating the temporal status of a planet, but it can be very
confusing for students, which is why we'll save this discussion for the Level 2
Course. For now the "1, 5, 9 rule" is enough. In Einstein's chart, Mercury
becomes a temporal benefic as the ruler of the 1st house, so it will generally
bring benefic results to its position in the 10th house. This adds to the fact that
Mercury is always a natural benefic along with Jupiter, Venus, and the Moon,
unless it's associated with malefics in the chart.
3) Dispositorship. The third reason is that the ruler of the house is the landlord
of a house, which makes the planets, who are positioned in its house, its tenants.
Just like in a typical landlord/tenant relationship, if there's tension with the
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landlord the tenants can not be happy and comfortable in the house. This is why
the other word for ruler is dispositor, because the dispositor effects the
disposition of the planet(s) it rules. It effects the happiness of a planet, and
therefore effects how it functions in the chart. For instance, if the dispositor of a
planet is in a dusthana house 6, 8, or 12, and aspected by malefics, then it will
effect the planet itself in a negative way. The opposite is true if it's in benefic
houses, like trines or angles, and aspected by benefics.
In Einstein's chart, Mercury is placed in the sign of Pisces, ruled by Jupiter.
Therefore, Jupiter becomes Mercury's dispositor. Jupiter is placed in a trinal
house, which is a benefic house placement, and it's not aspected by malefic
planets. We'll discuss aspects in the following Lesson 11, so don't be concerned
if you don't understand how Jupiter is not aspected by malefics.
4) Natural Friendships. The fourth reason is that tension or harmony is created
between the dispositor and the planet(s) it rules, simply if the planets are natural
friends or not based on the two families of friendships. This principle was also
discussed in Lesson 4 previously. The two families of natural friends are:
Family of Friends #1
Family of Friends #2
Sun, Moon, Mars, Jupiter
Mercury, Venus, Saturn
Notice that Rahu and Ketu are not included in this list. This is because this
distinction is used for planets that rule houses, and Rahu and Ketu don't rule any
houses.
An example of this principle in Einstein's chart, is to again use Mercury placed in
Pisces, which is ruled by Jupiter. You can see by the table above that Mercury
and Jupiter do not belong to the same family of natural friends. This indicates
that Mercury is weaker by sign placement when placed in Jupiter's signs. We will
go much deeper into this concept in Lesson 12, when we learn all the rules for
determining the strength of a planet.
Interpreting Planets Versus Houses
There is an important distinction between analyzing the planets in a chart versus
analyzing the houses that is useful to make. Interpreting the natal chart is
essentially analyzing the influences of the planets. The planets rule
interpretation. They are the embodiment of the divine for the purpose of creation,
and their position in the natal chart represents the unfoldment of individual
karma. A planet means a "wanderer" whereas the houses and signs never
change positions. Without the planets movement through the zodiac there would
be no astrology. The PAC-DARES method, therefore, is the essential checklist to
follow for analyzing any planet in the natal chart. If you follow these steps then
you will get a very complete understanding of the planet's condition in the chart.
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However, in the process of interpreting a chart, we usually analyze the chart from
the vantage point of the houses. For instance, if we want to understand career,
then we focus primarily on the 10th house. If we want to understand relationship,
then we focus on the 7th house etc. The steps for analyzing the houses uses a
different checklist of three steps that we need to be aware that incorporates the
PAC-DARES method. These three steps are analyzing:
1) The House
2) The House Lord
3) The Significator(s) of the house
We first analyze the house in question itself, by analyzing each planet that
influences that house. Then we analyze the planet that happens to be the lord of
that house. Lastly, we analyze the planet(s) that is the significator of the house,
which we discussed earlier in the lesson. How we analyze the planets involved in
these three steps is by using the PAC-DARES method. It can be confusing to
start to accumulate lists of steps in interpretation and therefore it's helpful to
make this basic distinction between analyzing planets versus houses.
Example Chart of the Rulers in the Houses
We've seen above why the ruler of a house is so significant in the chart. The
most important reason is that it creates a link between houses as stated in the
first reason above. In the following interpretation of the rulers in the houses in
Einstein's chart, notice how the ruler carries the qualities of the house it rules into
the house it's placed in. This principle is used over and over in chart
interpretation, which is why I'm emphasizing its importance.
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Here's the list of Albert Einstein's rulers of the houses:
House Ruler
Placed
in
House
1st Lord (Mercury)
10th House
2nd Lord (Moon)
6th House
3rd Lord (Sun)
4th Lord (Mercury)
5th Lord (Venus)
6th Lord (Mars)
7th Lord (Jupiter)
10th House
10th House
10th House
8th House
9th House
8th Lord (Saturn)
9th Lord (Saturn)
10th Lord (Jupiter)
11th Lord (Mars)
12th Lord (Venus)
10th House
10th House
9th House
8th House
10th House
Interpretations and Logical Explanations
Let's now look at the sample interpretations for the rulers in the houses in
Einstein's chart, as well as the logical explanations for each. Please again refer
to your list of keywords from the previous section to help you see the logic used
in combining the keywords in the interpretation.
1.
1st Lord (Mercury)
10th House
Interpretation
Is career-oriented, focused on achievements, and self-confident in his profession.
Logical Explanation
The 1st house shows our orientation to life, how we view the world, so when its
lord is placed in the 10th house the person is career-oriented. The 10th house
represents not only our career, but our achievements, and the mark we leave on
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the world. When the 1st lord is in the 10th house the person is focused on their
achievements, and self-confident in attaining them. This placement of Einstein's
1st lord further solidifies our interpretation that he was focused and hard working,
which was shown with Saturn's placement in the 10th.
2.
6th House
2nd Lord (Moon)
Interpretation
Earns through service, healing, or detailed work, values work over acquiring
luxuries, experiences some financial challenges.
Logical Explanation
The 2nd lord's position shows how we earn money, so it's placement in the 6th
house can represent 6th house type of work like service, or healing work. It can
also represent work that is very detailed, analytical, and precise, because the 6th
house corresponds to the sign of Virgo, the sign of detail. Einstein earned
through very analytical and detailed work, being a teacher and researcher. The
ruler's placement represents our values about that house, so the 2nd lord placed
in the 6th house, a house of work (artha), shows placing more value on work
than on acquiring materialistic things. This is another clue, like Ketu in the 2nd
house that Einstein was not very materialistic. The 2nd lord in the 6th house, can
show financial challenges, because the 6th house is a dusthana house. Einstein
did have periods in his life where he struggled financially.
3.
3rd Lord (Sun)
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Interpretation
Has a career as a writer or speaker, is determined to fulfill his career goals, and
may travel for his work.
Logical Explanation
The 3rd house corresponds to Gemini, a sign of communicating one's ideas
through the written or spoken word. When the 3rd lord goes to the 10th house it
brings these qualities into one's career. Einstein both wrote and gave lectures to
promote his ideas. He also had to travel frequently, and the 3rd house is a house
of travel, particularly short distance travel. The 3rd lord's placement house shows
where we focus our will, courage and determination. The 3rd lord in the 10th
house is another clue, like Mars in the 8th house, that he had to defend his
research, and engage his will and determination to promote his work.
4.
10th House
4th Lord (Mercury)
Interpretation
Has a career that involves the mind and psychology, works from home.
Logical Explanation
When the 4th lord is placed in the 10th house it can represent someone who's a
psychologist. Einstein wasn't one, but he did have deep insight into human
nature, which can be seen by his many quotes. For instance, he once said, "A
human being is a part of a whole. He experiences himself, his thoughts and
feelings as something separated from the rest. This delusion is a kind of prison
for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons
nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening
our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature
in its beauty." The 4th lord in the 10th house also can represent someone who
works with homes, real estate, or simply who works from home. Professors often
spend a significant amount of time at their home office preparing for lectures or
writing, which was most likely the case with Einstein.
5.
10th House
5th Lord (Venus)
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Interpretation
Has a career that utilizes his creativity, and intelligence, and needs to be inspired
in his work.
Logical Explanation
The 5th house is the house of creative self-expression. It represents what we
produce and create, like children. When the 5th lord is in the 10th house it means
that being able to express one's creativity in one's work is an important value.
One's work needs to be inspiring. Einstein produced his own theories and was a
writer, teacher, and lecturer. This is all creative and inspiring work. The 5th house
is also the house of intelligence and education. Einstein's work was intellectual in
nature and he was an educator.
6.
6th Lord (Mars)
8th House
Interpretation
Challenges with competitors and enemies, potential for chronic illness.
Logical Explanation
The 6th house represents those who oppose us, like competitors and enemies.
When the 6th lord goes to the 8th house it increases the possibility of obstacles
and challenges from them. This combination represents the opposition Einstein
faced by the established scientific community. With the 6th lord in the 8th house
it also represents the possibility of acute illnesses escalating into a chronic
illness, since the 6th house is acute illness and the 8th house is chronic illness.
This did occur later in Einstein's life.
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7th Lord (Jupiter)
9th House
Interpretation
Meet's spouse at an institute of higher learning, marriage is a spiritual path, and
source of major learning and growth.
Logical Explanation
The 7th house represents the spouse, so where the 7th lord is placed can
represent the environment that the spouse is met. In Einstein's case, the 7th lord
is in the 9th house which represents institute of higher learning. He met his first
wife at the Swiss Polytechnic School where they were both physics students. The
9th house also represents one's spiritual path, and when the 7th lord is placed
there it shows that one's married life is a major source of growth and learning.
8.
8th Lord (Saturn)
10th House
Interpretation
One's career is associated with metaphysics or scientific research. There can
also be a lot of change and instability, or one's work entails short term projects,
or frequent breaks.
Logical Explanation
The 8th house is an unstable influence. When the 8th lord is in the house of
career, it can represent that work is sporadic, or that one does short term
projects and then takes time off. It bring unconventionality into the work place
and also can represent that one is involved in metaphysical studies or scientific
research. This combination in Einstein's chart reinforces the other indications for
a career in original research, like Rahu and Mars in the 8th house. Also, his
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lifestyle of frequent traveling and giving lectures can be explained from the 8th
lord in the 10th house, because his work schedule constantly went through
changes.
9.
9th Lord (Saturn)
10th House
Interpretation
Has a career in teaching, imparting knowledge and wisdom, and his work
involves travel.
Logical Explanation
The 9th lord placed in the 10th house connects the house of teaching, wisdom,
higher education with the house of one's profession. This is a classic combination
for a college professor, which reinforces the earlier interpretation for a college
professor of Jupiter in the 9th house. It also connects the house of travel,
especially long distance travel to foreign countries, to one's work. Einstein
traveled frequently to teach and lecture as has been mentioned previously.
10.
10th Lord (Jupiter)
9th House
Interpretation
Has a career in teaching, imparting knowledge and wisdom, and his work
involves travel.
Logical Explanation
Either the 10th lord in the 9th house or the 9th lord in the 10th house can
represent a career in teaching, and imparting wisdom and knowledge. It also
represents the same pattern of traveling for one's work mentioned in the previous
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interpretation.
11.
11th Lord (Mars)
8th House
Interpretation
One's long term desires are to perform research, study metaphysics, and to
transform one's consciousness.
Logical Explanation
The 11th lord represents our long term goals and desires because it is the
highest of the kama or desire houses. When the 11th lord is placed in the 8th
house it shows that one has a lot of desire for 8th house matters like
metaphysics, research, and unconventional, original thinking. This certainly fits
for Einstein since he was known for his original research and theories that he
developed. He also was interested in metaphysics and transforming his
consciousness through mystical experiences, like exploring the realm of the
mysterious.
12.
12th Lord (Venus)
10th House
Interpretation
Moves overseas to live in a foreign country due to his work, brings metaphysical
knowledge into his work.
Logical Explanation
The 12th house is the house of residence in a foreign country. Being the 12th
from the 1st house, it represents loss of one's birth place. When the 12th lord is
placed in the 10th house, the loss of one's birth place is due to one's work.
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Einstein left Germany at age 16 in order to study and develop his career. Later in
his life, at age 54 he took a job as a professor at Princeton University in the US.
The 12th house is a moksha or metaphysical house, along with the 4th and 8th
houses. In Einstein's case, all of the moksha lords are placed in the 10th house
of career. This reinforces that his work was strongly influenced by mystical
perception and intuition.
Putting It All Together: The Steps of Analysis
We've now shown how to analyze the position of a planet in a house, sign, and in
terms of the house(s) it rules. This first step (P) of the PAC-DARES method will
give you a large amount of information about any chart as we've seen in
Einstein's chart. In the following lessons we'll refine and modify this initial
interpretation by following the next steps of analyzing the (A) aspects, (C)
conjunctions, and (DARES) yogas that the planet is involved in.
Learning these steps for analyzing a planet is absolutely essential for natal chart
interpretation. It's impossible to practice Jyotish without following these steps.
However, when we want to analyze a house we need to remember to analyze
the planetary influences on three things:
1) The House
2) The House Lord
3) The Significator(s) of the house
To demonstrate these three steps, let's take the example of analyzing the 9th
house, the house of fortune, in Einstein's chart. Since we haven't learned the
remaining PAC-DARES steps of aspects, conjunctions and yogas, we'll just focus
on the first step of (P) Position like we've done in this lesson.
We first would analyze the house itself:
1) The House: Jupiter is in the house with no other planets. We then would
analyze Jupiter using PAC-DARES and first analyze Jupiter's (P) position.
- Jupiter in the 9th house
- Jupiter in Aquarius
- Jupiter as the 7th lord in the 9th house
- Jupiter as the 10th lord in the 9th house
2) The House Lord: Saturn is the ruler of the 9th house. We then would analyze
Saturn using PAC-DARES and first analyze Saturn's (P) position.
- Saturn in the 10th house
- Saturn in Pisces
- Saturn as the 8th lord in the 10th house
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- Saturn as the 9th lord in the 10th house
3) The Significator(s) of the house: For review, the signficators of each of the
twelve house were listed in the beginning of the lesson. Referring to the table, we
see that Jupiter and the Sun are the significators of the 9th house. If we wanted
to know about fortune, guru, spiritual tradition etc. we'd analyze Jupiter. If we
wanted to know about the father we'd analyze the Sun. Let's say we want to
know about the father, so we would analyze the Sun using PAC-DARES and first
analyze the Sun's (P) position.
- The Sun in the 10th house
- The Sun in Pisces
- The Sun as the 3rd lord in the 10th house
When we take these steps of analyzing the house, house lord, and significator(s)
using PAC-DARES we will acquire the majority of information that we need for
understanding anything in the chart. Of course, there are many advanced
techniques and subtleties in Jyotish, but these steps here are the primary
workhorse that any accomplished Vedic astrologer will use. These are what we'll
be focusing on over and over again in our study of Jyotish.
Quiz #62:
Which statement is false about the 8th lord is in the 10th house?
1) Experiences breaks in one’s career.
2) Could be a researcher.
3) Is good at making money through career.
4) Could be an astrologer.
5) It's a trick question. All of the above.
The answer is at the end of the lesson.
Exercises and Homework
In this lesson we began interpreting the natal chart, starting with analyzing the
positions of the planets - in the houses, signs, and as rulers of houses. We used
Einstein's chart as an example of how to combine keywords. Now, it's time to
apply this to your own chart and practice making your own interpretations. I want
you to dive in, and not be afraid of "getting it wrong." This is only practice. Your
interpretations don't need to be long or thorough. The important thing is that they
are logical. If they're logical then they will be accurate. A short sentence is
enough, just like the sample interpretations in Einstein's chart. In a reading that's
usually all that you have time to say anyway.
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The Art of Interpretation
I remember in one of the first classes that I took on Vedic astrology, I was
amazed that the teacher encouraged the students to make any interpretation at
all - logical or illogical. It was as if the teacher was just satisfied to get the
students involved and participating. Some of their interpretations were way in left
field, just based on spontaneous flashes of intuition. Intuition is great and
necessary to use in Jyotish, but intuition will work better for you after you have a
firm footing in the mechanics. First, let your focus be to develop interpretive logic.
I remember thinking to myself that if I was the teacher I would do it differently. I'd
ask students to depend on logic and explain why they came up with that
interpretation. So now that's what I'm encouraging you to do. You'll learn Vedic
astrology much quicker this way, and you'll become a better astrologer. Logic
plus intuition is the crowning achievement of a great astrologer. It's combining the
science with the art of astrology. This comes after many years of experience, just
like a virtuoso musician.
While we're practicing speaking the language of Jyotish, it's natural that in the
early stages of learning a language that our vocabulary is limited. It doesn't
matter. As we deepen our knowledge and experience, we naturally become more
agile and versatile just like with forming more complex sentences while learning a
language. Later you'll not only speak more fluently, you'll also sing, because
interpretation is an art. In other words, the interpretation will flow out of you quite
effortlessly and will utilize not just your intellect but your heart and intuition as
well.
In the following exercise, we'll work with filling out the next step in the Natal Chart
Skills Form, and in the homework assignments we'll practice making
interpretations.
Materials needed:
- Pen
- Your South and North Indian Natal Chart Skills forms filled out from Lessons 4,
6, and 8.
The Positions Exercise
1) The Position of Planets and Rulers in the Houses
This exercise has you identify the placement that each planet is in in your own
chart, as well as the house(s) that it rules, and writing it into the Natal Chart Skills
form. The Natal Chart Skills form was designed as an exercise for identifying the
key interpretive points that you don't want to miss when preparing for a reading.
Each time you fill out this form you train your mind to think in the language of
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Jyotish principles. The more you think in Jyotish, the more fluent you will become
in the language. This is why I encourage you to take the time to fill this out before
giving any reading.
Take a look at your own chart with the Natal Chart Skills form with the Planets,
Houses, and Signs Exercises filled out from the previous lessons (Lessons 4, 6,
and 8). Identify each planet's house position, as well as the house(s) that it rules,
and write this into the appropriate boxes. The 'Position' columns are located just
below the Signs Exercise and look like this:
As an example, again see Albert Einstein's natal chart with the planets exercises
filled out from Lesson 4:
Here's an example of the positions of the first three planets, the Sun, Moon, and
Mercury filled out in Einstein's chart:
The Natal Chart Skills form with this exercise filled out in Einstein's chart is
included at the end of this lesson.
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2) Repeat
Repeat the above Positions Exercise using the North Indian version of your chart
that you filled out in Lessons 4, 6, and 8. Save both the South Indian and North
Indian versions of your chart for future exercises.
3) Extra credit
For extra credit fill out the Positions Exercise in the Natal Chart Skills form of the
person's chart you've been working on in Lessons 4, 6, and 8. Again, save their
chart for future exercises.
Natal Chart Skills Summary
We have now completed the first four sets of exercises of the Natal Charts Skills
method:
- The Planets Exercises (see Lesson 4)
- The Houses Exercises (see Lesson 6)
- The Signs Exercises (see Lesson 8)
- The Positions Exercise:
1) The Position of Planets and Rulers in the Houses:
Identify the placement that each planet is in in, as well as the house(s) that it
rules, and write it into the appropriate box in the Natal Chart Skills form.
Homework Assignments
1) Getting Flashy
Create your own flash cards for each of the planets, houses, and signs. Buy a
pack of 4 x 6 inch index cards from your local office supply store. Then, on the
blank side write the name of a planet, and on the lined side write the planets
keywords as well as what the planets placement means in the chart, as I've given
in this lesson. Feel free to add or subtract from the keywords list I've given, and
make it your own. It could be just five of your favorite keywords. Repeat for each
planet, house, and sign so that you have a total of 33 cards - 9 planets, 12
houses, and 12 signs. Here's an example flash card:
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After you've made your flash cards there are several ways to work with them.
You can quiz yourself using one card at a time. For example, close your eyes
and pick one planet card. Then, without looking at the keyword side, try to recall
as many keywords as you can. Turn it over and see how you did. Next, try a
second time with the same card, and see how many more you can remember.
Repeat it over and over until you've recalled all of the keywords. After you're
satisfied with your recall on the individual flash cards, try combining a planet and
a house. Sit back and see what kind of logical interpretation you can come up
with. Think what the blending of their keywords could possibly mean. internal
dialogue that we demonstrated in this lesson. Lastly, advance to combining all
three - a planet, house, and sign.
The flash cards can become a companion that you carry around with you. While
you're waiting in line at the supermarket you can study them, and quiz yourself.
Another way to work with the flash cards is to work with a friend. Ask them to
hold the flash cards and show you one at a time. While you try to recall the
keywords, they can help you by giving you hints. If you can do this with another
astrologer than that would be ideal, so that you can talk about what the various
possible interpretations of a combination could be.
2) Self Discovery
Write short interpretations of the planets position - in the houses, signs, and as
rulers of houses - in your own chart. Use the three-page form included in this
lesson to fill in your interpretations.
Again, your interpretations don't need to be long or thorough. The important thing
is that they are logical. Refer to the flashcards that you just made, and/or the
keywords list in this lesson so that you can clearly see what keywords you're
combining.
You'll have 33 interpretations to make, so settle in to devoting some time to this.
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If it takes you 5 minutes to write one interpretation then it will take about 2 1/2
hours (160 minutes) to finish this assignment. If you fill out two per day then it will
take about two and a half weeks.
Some combinations you'll know right away and others will take some real thought
and time. You may sit there and scratch your head saying, "What could THAT
possibly mean!!?" That's a good place to be - it means your stretching yourself.
When you give a reading you're going to be in that place some percentage of the
time. Don't just do the easy ones, do them all. The good thing is that you know
yourself, and you'll be able to evaluate whether the interpretation is accurate or
not.
By doing them you'll not only learn some more Jyotish, you'll discover some
things about yourself too. Giving yourself a reading is a good process of self
discovery. For instance, you might realize that it's because the ruler of the 4th
house is in the 6th house that you have a tendency to get into conflicts with your
mother. It could be interesting to also realize that it's because you have Venus in
the 4th house that you feel a lot of affection for her too.
3) Diving In
Give a short reading to a close friend or family member based on the positions of
the planets in their chart - in the houses, signs, and as rulers of a house. It's a
very different process to write an interpretation than it is to talk to someone live
by phone or in person about their chart. Dive in. Make it light and fun. Again,
don't worry about making mistakes or being "wrong." You can easily make
qualifying statements to them like, "I'm only beginning so don't take this too
seriously," or "I'd just like to find out if this seems accurate to you." It will be fine if
you pose as a student who is just trying to see if they can understand their chart.
No harm done. If the reading is accurate, it will feel right to them. Just be careful
of playing the expert, and giving them information that they could take too
seriously or become discouraged by.
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Other people may say to you that you're not ready to dive in, like in this cartoon.
Don't listen to them. Just dive in, and have fun. I can honestly say that I've
learned the most about Jyotish by talking to people about their charts, whether
it's a casual or a professional reading. So don't wait, start now. It's the best way
to learn because nothing is more valuable than experience. Keep the reading
short, it could even be just 10 minutes.
I'd highly recommend filling out the Natal Chart Skills Form before giving the
reading. This will help you get very familiar with their chart and give you more
practice. If that feels like too much work, don't let that stop you. Dive in, and talk
the language of Jyotish with someone you feel comfortable with.
Quiz Answers
59. 1, 7, 11
60. It's a trick question. All the above.
61. Ketu in the 2nd house.
62. Is good at making money through career.
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PLANET
1
2
3
4
5
6
IN
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HOUSE or SIGN
Sun
______ House
Sun
Sign of ______________
Moon
______ House
Moon
Sign of ______________
Mars
______ House
Mars
Sign of ______________
Mercury
______ House
Mercury
Sign of ______________
Jupiter
______ House
Jupiter
Sign of ______________
Venus
______ House
Venus
Sign of ______________
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7
8
9
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Saturn
______ House
Saturn
Sign of ______________
Rahu
______ House
Rahu
Sign of ______________
Ketu
______ House
Ketu
Sign of ______________
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HOUSE
1
Ruler of the 1st House
______ House
2
Ruler of the 2nd House
______ House
3
Ruler of the 3rd House
______ House
4
Ruler of the 4th House
______ House
5
Ruler of the 5th House
______ House
6
Ruler of the 6thHouse
______ House
7
Ruler of the 7th House
______ House
8
Ruler of the 8th House
______ House
9
Ruler of the 9th House
______ House
10
Ruler of the 10th House
______ House
11
Ruler of the 11th House
______ House
12
Ruler of the 12th House
______ House
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Navamsha
From:
To:
Count from the cardinal sign
of the element of the planet.
o
1 Navamsha = 3 20’
Name:
Date:
Time:
Place:
Notes:
1st
Quadrants
4th
7th
Alternate Lagnas
10th
To:
From:
To:
Odd signs count from the
sign of the planet - even
th
signs from the 9 away.
o
1 Dashamsha = 3
Dharma Artha
1,5,9
2,6,10
Kama Moksha
Angle Succed. Cadent
3,7,11
1,4,7,10
4,8,12
2,5,8,11
3,6,9,12
Moon L
Sun L
Dasha L
Transits
Date:
Time:
Dashamsha
From:
Lagna
Masc.
Fem.
Fire
Odd
Even
Aries+
Earth
Air
Water
Taurus+ Gemini+ Cancer+
Card.
Aries+
Fixed
Mut.
Taurus+ Gemini+
ASC
Sun
Moon
Mer
Ven
Mar
Jup
Sat
Rahu
Ketu
Total
In
Sun
Rules
In
Moon
Rules
P
A
A
A
C
Position
Aspects (Gives to H#)
Aspects (Gives to PL)
Aspects (Receives)
Conjunctions
D
A
R
E
S
Dana Yogas: combos of 1, 2, 5, 9, 11; CM, LK, VS
Arishta Yogas: 1, 1L, Mo, Su + 6, 8, 12, Malefics
Raja Yogas: 1, 4, 7, 10 + 1, 5, 9; NB, VP, R/K
Exchanges or Parivartana Yogas: PV
Special: MP, GK, PK/SK, CB, GN, PW, KD, KM, etc
Mercury
In Rules
In
Venus
Rules
Asc
In
Mars
Rules
Jupiter
In Rules
In
Saturn
Rules
Rahu
In
Ketu
In
Moon
Abbreviations: CM=Chandra Mangala, LK=Lakshmi, VS=Vasumat, NB=Neecha Banga, VP=Vipareeta, R/K= Rahu/Ketu forming Raja Yogas, PV=Parivartana, MP=Mahapurusha Yoga:
BMP= Bhadra, MMP=Malavya, RMP=Ruchaka, HMP=Hamsa, SMP=Shasha, GK=Gajakesari, PK/SK=Papa/Shubha Kartari, CB=Combust, GN=Gandanta, PW=Planetary War,
KD=Kuja Dosha, KM=Kemadruma, AM=Amala, Dusthana Yogas: AV=Ava, NI=Nissva, MR=Mriti, KU=Kuhu, PA=Pamaru, DU=Dushkriti, NIR=Nirbhagya, DUR=Dur, DA=Daridra, etc.
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Name:
Time:
Date:
Place:
1st
Dashamsha
To:
From:
Dharma Artha
1,5,9
2,6,10
From:
Angle Succed. Cadent
3,7,11
1,4,7,10
2,5,8,11
Quadrants
4th
7th 10th
To:
Kama Moksha
4,8,12
Navamsha
To:
From:
3,6,9,12
Alternate Lagnas
Lagna
Fem.
Fire
Odd
Even
Aries+
Earth
Sun L
Dasha L
Transits
Time:
Date:
Masc.
Moon L
Air
Water
Taurus+ Gemini+ Cancer+
Card.
Aries+
Fixed
Mut.
Taurus+ Gemini+
ASC
Sun
Moon
Mer
Ven
Mar
Jup
Sat
Rahu
Ketu
Total
In
Sun
Rules
In
Moon
Rules
P
A
A
A
C
Position
Aspects (Gives to H#)
Aspects (Gives to PL)
Aspects (Receives)
Conjunctions
D
A
R
E
S
Dana Yogas: combos of 1, 2, 5, 9, 11; CM, LK, VS
Arishta Yogas: 1, 1L, Mo, Su + 6, 8, 12, Malefics
Raja Yogas: 1, 4, 7, 10 + 1, 5, 9; NB, VP, R/K
Exchanges or Parivartana Yogas: PV
Special: MP, GK, PK/SK, CB, GN, PW, KD, KM, etc.
Mercury
In Rules
In
Venus
Rules
Asc
In
Mars
Rules
Jupiter
In Rules
In
Saturn
Rules
Rahu
In
Ketu
In
Moon
Abbreviations: CM=Chandra Mangala, LK=Lakshmi, VS=Vasumat, NB=Neecha Banga, VP=Vipareeta, R/K= Rahu/Ketu forming Raja Yogas, PV=Parivartana, MP=Mahapurusha Yoga:
BMP= Bhadra, MMP=Malavya, RMP=Ruchaka, HMP=Hamsa, SMP=Shasha, GK=Gajakesari, PK/SK=Papa/Shubha Kartari, CB=Combust, GN=Gandanta, PW=Planetary War,
KD=Kuja Dosha, KM=Kemadruma, AM=Amala, Dusthana Yogas: AV=Ava, NI=Nissva, MR=Mriti, KU=Kuhu, PA=Pamaru, DU=Dushkriti, NIR=Nirbhagya, DUR=Dur, DA=Daridra, etc.
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Su 1 XX
Me 11 XX
Sa 12 XX
Ve 24 XX
10
Ju 5 XX
9
12 Lg 19
11
1
Navamsha
Ma 4 XX
Ra 10 X
8
Ke 10 X
Name: Albert Einstein
Date: 3/14/1879
Time: 11:30 am
Place: Ulm, Germany
Notes:
7 Mo 22 XX
From:
To:
Count from the cardinal sign
of the element of the planet.
o
1 Navamsha = 3 20’
2
3
6
5
4
1st
e
Quadrants
4th
7th
1
0
3
Alternate Lagnas
10th
From:
Kama Moksha
Angle Succed. Cadent
Masc.
Fem.
Fire
1,5,9
2,6,10
3,7,11
4,8,12
1,4,7,10
2,5,8,11
3,6,9,12
Odd
Even
Aries+
1
6
0
2
4
3
2
2
8
0
In
Dasha L
Date:
Time:
To:
Odd signs count from the
sign of the planet - even
th
signs from the 9 away.
o
1 Dashamsha = 3
ASC
Sun
Moon
Mer
Ven
Mar
Jup
Sat
Rahu
Ketu
Total
Sun L
Transits
To:
Dharma Artha
Moon L
5
Dashamsha
From:
Lagna
Sun
Rules
3
In
6
Moon
Rules
P
A
A
A
C
Position
10
Aspects (Gives to H#)
Aspects (Gives to PL)
Aspects (Receives)
Conjunctions
2
D
A
R
E
S
Dana Yogas: combos of 1, 2, 5, 9, 11; CM, LK, VS
Arishta Yogas: 1, 1L, Mo, Su + 6, 8, 12, Malefics
Raja Yogas: 1, 4, 7, 10 + 1, 5, 9; NB, VP, R/K
Exchanges or Parivartana Yogas: PV
Special: MP, GK, PK/SK, CB, GN, PW, KD, KM, etc
Mercury
In Rules
In
Venus
Rules
In
Mars
Rules
10
10 5, 12
8
6, 11
1, 4
Asc
Earth
Air
Water
Card.
Taurus+ Gemini+ Cancer+
2
2
6
Jupiter
In Rules
In
9
10
7, 10
Aries+
Fixed
3
Saturn
Rules
8, 9
Mut.
Taurus+ Gemini+
2
5
Rahu
In
Ketu
In
8
2
Moon
Abbreviations: CM=Chandra Mangala, LK=Lakshmi, VS=Vasumat, NB=Neecha Banga, VP=Vipareeta, R/K= Rahu/Ketu forming Raja Yogas, PV=Parivartana, MP=Mahapurusha Yoga:
j
BMP=
Bhadra, MMP=Malavya, RMP=Ruchaka, HMP=Hamsa, SMP=Shasha, GK=Gajakesari, PK/SK=Papa/Shubha Kartari, CB=Combust, GN=Gandanta, PW=Planetary War,
KD=Kuja Dosha, KM=Kemadruma, AM=Amala, Dusthana Yogas: AV=Ava, NI=Nissva, MR=Mriti, KU=Kuhu, PA=Pamaru, DU=Dushkriti, NIR=Nirbhagya, DUR=Dur, DA=Daridra, etc.
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