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Tattvas: Prithvi, The Earth Element In Vedic Astrology Dr Uday Dokras Ph D Stockholm, SWEDEN No understanding of Hinduism is complete without delving into the fascinating subject known as Vedic astrology. Dating back to ancient times, Vedic astrology makes use of planetary positions and complex mathematical formulae to make predictions. Over thousands of years, this study has evolved into a highly accurate system that practitioners use to chart the courses of people’s lives. An ancient table depicting the Vedic zodiac signs What is Vedic Astrology? 1 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective Vedic astrology refers to Hindu astrology, a practice that dates back thousands of years to ancient Hindu times. Also called ‘Jyotish’, or the study of light, Vedic astrology operates on the premise that cosmic patterns determine human destiny. It derives from knowledge and beliefs that Vedic sages documented in their scriptures several thousand years ago. Today, Vedic astrology has a wide range of applications in India and abroad, including marriage, health and diet, education, business contracts and predicting the outcome of a new venture. Premise of Astrology Astrology is essentially the study of how planetary movements impact human lives. Astrologers calculate charts based on the position of the planets with relation to the fixed stars as well as the position of the fixed zodiac star signs in relation to a fixed point on earth. These charts tell astrologers a great deal about the significance of any particular moment or lifetime. The ‘dashas’, or planetary periods, offer a lot of information about when different events will occur over the course of a life. The basic premise of Vedic astrology is that all aspects of the universe are interlinked. Each life plays out in accordance with a cosmic design and every incident occurs because it was meant to. Vedic predictions take this interlinking into account and thus chart out an individual’s life. Part of a birth chart drawn up in Vedic astrology How Horoscopes Depend on Vedic Astrology 2 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective A Vedic astrology birth chart, or Janam Patri, is an important instrument used to predict a person’s fortune at birth. It features the nine planets and the twelve zodiac signs distributed across different ‘houses’. Each of these houses denotes some aspect of life such as education, career, marriage or health. By examining this chart, an astrologer can assess a person’s qualities, talents, preferences and flaws, and accordingly predict what he or she is likely to do. While not everyone believes in the accuracy of a Vedic astrology horoscope, many cultures and communities still rely on these horoscopes to take important decisions related to personal and professional life. In India, most Hindu marriages still depend on Vedic astrology matching, where astrologers compare the horoscopes of the prospective bride and groom and thus determine whether they are a good fit. Secrets of the Vedas Vedic astrology is highly accurate because it relies on ancient science. The Vedic astrology secrets all derive from the Vedas, ancient Indian texts that are full of wisdom. It differs from Western astrology primarily in its use of the ‘fixed’ zodiac rather than the ‘moving’ zodiac. The earth gradually tilts on its axis as it revolves about the sun, and hence the moving zodiac is shifting slightly every year. In fact, it is currently almost one whole sun sign behind the Vedic system. Vedic astrology thus holds more esteem among astrologers as being more accurate. The use of planetary ruling periods allows Vedic astrologers to make in-depth predictions about a person’s life. The positions of the stars and planets at the moment of a person’s birth can say a great deal about what that person’s life will be like. These predictions thus hold greater meaning than generalised statements made simply by looking at a person’s sign. g 3 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective An engraving of the Hindu zodiac according to Vedic astrology Significance of Vedic Astrology Apart from the accuracy of Vedic astrology predictions, practitioners hold the subject in high regard because of its ties to ancient Hindu wisdom. Vedic belief is largely about understanding the self along with its relation to the world around it. Vedic astrology thus focuses on truly understanding oneself and acting accordingly rather than opting for quick solutions. Ancient Vedic texts hold many profound ideas about life and are thus excellent sources of knowledge even in the modern context. Over 4000 years of evolution, Vedic astrology has derived elements of Western astrology – however, its essence remains traditionally Indian. Part of an ancient Vedic text on astrology At the end of the day, it is important to remember that no form of astrology is completely accurate. We are each in control of our own destinies and should thus choose our own paths. 4 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective However, Vedic astrology can tell us a lot about the general trends our life will follow and hence the possible steps we can take to live the best life possible. Pancha Bhoota or Pancha Maha-Bhoota - five great elements, also five physical elements, is a group of five basic elements, which, according to Hinduism, is the basis of all cosmic creation. These elements are: Prithvi/Bhudevi (Sanskrit: Earth), Apas/Varuna/Jal (Sanskrit: अप:, Water), Agni (Sanskrit:, Fire), Vayu (Sanskrit:Air), Akasha/Dyaus/Aether (Sanskrit: Space ). These elements have different characteristics and these also account for different faculties of human experience. In ayurveda and Indian philosophy, the human body is considered to be made of these five elements. However, Cārvāka did not accept Akash as basic element as it is not tangible and according to him, there are only four basic elements. [3] Buddhism also accepts four basic elements and Akash is left out. These five elements of Indian cosmological system are similar but not identical to five element theory used in East Asia. [4] These are also called Pancha Tattva[ The 36 tattvas The pancha bhoota are associated with a sense which is perceived by sense organ in human being. Below table gives details of associated sense, sense organ, and other attributes of elements. Bhoota Associated (Element) Sense Akash/Dyaus Associated Sense Organ Perception Associated Associated mode Finger Sound Ear Heard Vayu (Air) Touch Skin Heard, Felt Agni (Fire) Sight/Color Eye (Space) Jal/Varuna (Water) Heard, Felt, Seen Heard, Taste Tongue Felt, Seen, Tasted Middle Finger Index Finger Thumb Little Finger consort Affiliation Bhumi/Prithvi Deva Lehari Deva Swaha Deva Varuni Deva 5 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective Heard, Prithvi/Bhumi (Earth) Smell Nose Felt, seen, Ring Dyaus/Akasha Tasted, and Vishnu Finger Devi Smelled According to ayurveda and Yoga, Pancha Bhoota are associated with overall health of human being. Any disorder in human body indicates imbalance of one or more of these elements. Yoga Tattva Mudra Vijnana relates these five elements to five fingers of human being. Different Mudra were developed to balance these[5] in human body which form the Hasta Mudra in yogic tradition and are used in Naturopathy. The three dosha- three intrinsic tendencies, which, according to ayurveda are intrinsic in every human being, are representation of combination of these five elements in human body. The three Dosha have subtle positive essences which control the mind and body function. [6] Dosha Bhoota Composition Characteristic Vata Vayu, Akash Prana Pitta Agni, Jal/Apas Tejas Kapha Prithvi, Jal/Apas Ojas According to Yoga, the aim of sadhana is to have mastery over oneself. This mastery can be achieved by mastering all the basic elements. The process of gaining mastery over these elements and purifying them is called Bhuta Shuddhi. Pancha Bhoota Stalam is representation of pancha bhoota for yogic practice. People used to move from one temple to another and do sadhana on particular basic element. The seven Chakras in the human subtle body are associated with these five elements. Chakra Bhoota Characteristic Muladhara Chakra Prithvi Stability, Support Swadhishthan Chakra Jal Joy, Well-being Manipura Chakra Agni Wisdom, Power Anahata Chakra Vayu Compassion 6 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective Vishuddha Chakra Akash Trust, Creativity Ajna Chakra Akash Knowledge, Intuition, Dignity Sahasrara Chakra Akash Oneness Hasta Mudra or hand posture is based on the panch bhootas. The basic assumption is that all the five elements can be represented by five different fingers in human body as shown in the table below. Finger Name Bhoota Kanishthika, Little Finger Jal/Apas Anamika, Ring Finger Prithvi Madhyama, Middle Finger Akash Tarjani, Index Finger Vayu Angustha, Thumb Agni Vastu[edit] Further information: Vastu shastra Vastu shastra emphasizes on the placement of five elements in specified direction and the balance of these elements determines the condition of the associated structure. Bhoota Associated Direction Characteristics Akasha/Dyaus East Expansion, enhancement Vayu/Pavan North Movements, joy, happiness Agni South Power, confidence, fame Jal/Apas/Varuna West Prithvi/Bhumi Center, Diagonal Spirituality, ideas, thoughts, healing Stability, peace and harmony These correlations are used to define an ideal home: The house itself is placed so that maximum load and weight is in the southwest area of the plot. Thus, there is maximum open space in the north and east sides of the plot, satisfying Vayu/air and Akasha/aether. The main gate, the verandah and the main door are in the northeast of the house; south of the verandah the main 7 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective living room, and south of that one or two bedrooms. The kitchen is placed in the southeast corner of the house, to balance Akasha and Agni. Human Taste: Pancha Bhoota is associated with six human tastes as below. Taste Associated Bhoota Sweet jal, prithvi (Earth and Water) Sour Prithvi, Agni (Earth and Fire) Salty Jal, Agni (Water and Fire) Pungent Vayu, Agni (Air and Fire) Bitter akash swaraj Astringent vayu prithvi (Air and Earth) 5Elements: Fire, water, earth, air and ether are the five elements that comprise the world as per the Vedic texts. The signs or Rashis in Vedic astrology in four element categories; Agni (fire), Jal (water), Prithvi (earth) and Vayu (air). Each element has its own characteristics. These are easily understood by observing the way the elements behave in the natural world that is around us. The Earth Element In Vedic Astrology: Signs And Planets Vrishabha (Taurus), Kanya (Virgo) and Makara (Capricorn) are the earth signs. The planet Mercury rules the element of Earth. Additionally, Saturn and Venus are also earth planets. Vedic astrology has nine planets and twelve houses. The planets are placed in the houses. The various combinations make up the unique birth chart of each individual. The predominance of an element or deficiency of an element has an influence of the life, nature, personality and health of a person amongst other things. An ideal horoscope would have a balance between the four elements. In most horoscopes, there is some imbalance usually with a predominance of two elements over the other two. Even the science of Ayurveda aims to treat problems and achieve good health by keeping the elements of a person’s body in balance. Earth: Soil The Nature Of The Earth Element In Vedic Astrology-Earth, as we can see in the world around us, is stable and what keeps us grounded. Earth is the building block of structures. It is 8 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective stable and strong while also being able to nurture and grow. One can also say that the earth element represents two traits; the strength of a man and the fertility and nurturing nature of a woman. The earth element is pragmatic, firm, stable, enduring, practical, cautious, ambitious, wise, sensual, simple and independent. Earth Nurtures Life The earth people are not impulsive, their reactions are slow. They have a more hands-on approach to things in life. An advantage that they have is that they are very good at enduring with patience. Earth people have very steady and have deep-rooted emotions that are also slow to change. Earth people prefer the outdoors to the indoors. The earth element also governs the sense of smell. Imbalanced Earth Element Earth gives the ability to bring an idea or dream into reality or physical form. Earth element people are those who can manifest an idea into the practical physical world. If there is an overemphasised earth element in the horoscope it can then lead to greed, fear, stagnation and materialism. They get so caught up in the external physical world that they neglect to realise the inner world. When the earth element is lacking in a horoscope there is a great difficulty in bringing ideas to fruition in a physical form and with managing and dealing with the practical routine of everyday life tasks. Earth element deficient people are also unable to deal with the real world and have impractical and unreal expectations. The Earth Element Rashis The expression of the earth element nature in each earth sign or Rashi is different. As similar as the earth influence is, each Rashi is also different. Taurus or Vrishabha The Rashi of Vrishabha or Taurus has a lot of patience and endurance. They are very happy in a domestic situation and seek material security and stability for themselves and their loved ones. Taureans prefer to be slow and steady and thus pursue careers that are regular and have job stability. Hence, at work, they are valued for being dependable and not impulsive. They are also reliable and good team players. Additionally, they are generous and willing to be kind and helpful as long as one does not irritate them. They have a natural flair for earning and maintaining wealth. 9 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective Taurus or Vrishaba Virgo or Kanya The Rashi of Kanya or Virgo is classified as an earth sign. These natives are practical and very sensible. They are soft-spoken, studious, shrewd, patient, observant and logical. Virgo people are also well-organised and systematic. Virgos do not lose their temper very easily. They are also very methodical and are good at research and analysis. They are creatures of habit. Virgo or Kanya Capricorn or Makara Makara or Capricorn Rashi is an earth element Rashi that is very stable and serious. Capricorn people are ambitious and workaholics. Capricorns are goal-oriented and have high standards. Capricorns are very dependable and loyal while being very confident and poised even when faced with adversity. They have a great ambition to make it to the top and do so with great efforts and time. When negative they can be over critical, procrastinators and workaholics. They need to realise that material success is not more valuable than emotions and relationships. D1 Ju12 Ra11 1 2 3 4 10 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective Mo10 Me9  As Ascendant  Su Sun  Mo Moon  Ra Rahu  Ke Kethu  Ma Mars  Ve Venus  Ju Jupiter  Sa Saturn  Me Mercury Ke5 AS,Su8 Ve7 Ma ,Sa6 D4 11 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective Me ,Sa12 1 AS,Su ,Ra2 Ju3 11 4 10 5 Ma9  As Ascendant  Su Sun  Mo Moon Ke8 Mo ,Ve7 6 12 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective  Ra Rahu  Ke Kethu  Ma Mars  Ve Venus  Ju Jupiter  Sa Saturn  Me Mercury Dasamsa D9 12 11 Ma1 2 Me ,Sa3 Ke4 13 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective Ra10 5 Su9 AS8  As Ascendant  Su Sun  Mo Moon  Ra Rahu  Ke Kethu  Ma Mars  Ve Venus  Ju Jupiter  Sa Saturn  Me Mercury  Rasi  Chathurthamsa  Navamsa  Dasamsa Ju ,Ve7 Mo6 D10 14 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective 12 1 Mo ,Ra2 3 Me ,Ju11 4 10 5 AS,Su9  As Ascendant  Su Sun  Mo Moon Sa ,Ke8 Ve7 Ma6 15 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective  Ra Rahu  Ke Kethu  Ma Mars  Ve Venus  Ju Jupiter  Sa Saturn  Me Mercury  Branches Of Vedic Astrology – Many Fields to Specialize In Derived from the Vedas, Vedic Astrology deals with the art and science of making predictions. There are many different branches of Vedic astrology. Indian Zodiac Signs- The Study of Vedic Astrology The Vedas treat astrology as a science, with many different disciplines of study. In Vedic astrology itself, there are varied specializations. However, the basics begin with three subjects: Siddhanta: This subject deals with astronomy. Astronomy forms the basis for astrology since it helps track the positions of various celestial objects used in making predictions. So Siddhanta deals with the study of celestial objects and how to track them. Within this, Gola covers positional astronomy, determining the positions of different celestial entities, Ganita or mathematics is also studied for performing Analytics. Samhita (Mundane Astrology): This deals chiefly with the collective, like a nation, culture, community, and society. This disciple looks at planetary positions, past events and a number of other elements. These are all analyzed to predict the destiny of nations, political leaders, business entities, etc. 16 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective Hora or Jatak Shastra: This deals with personal destiny. It involves drawing the natal charts of individuals and predicting future events in their lives. This is, in fact, the most common and popular form of astrology. The horoscope chart These are the basic subjects of study. There are many specialisations within vedic astrology. The Many Branches of Vedic Astrology Based on the three basic studies, you can specialize in different branches of Vedic astrology. Financial Astrology Samhita or mundane astrology, which focuses on the destiny nations, community, etc, forms the basis for this discipline. Astrologers who specialize in this field can make predictions about the financial future of a nation. They can also predict market movements. However, even if an astrologer gives you a hot tip about a stock, how effective it will be for you is dependent on your own Jatak or birth chart. Medical Astrology This is a specialization of the Jatak or Hora. Medical astrologers can study your natal chart and make predictions about diseases, illness you may suffer from, and so on. They can also predict what sort of treatments can be effective for you in treating different conditions. This branch of Vedic Astrology was most used by Ayurvedic Physicians. Even now, ayurvedic doctors use this system to some extent. They study your natal charts and other factors to determine when to start treatment, when to schedule a surgery, and so on. Choosing the Auspicious time for Ayurvedic Treatment Muhurta or Auspicious Time 17 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective This involves the analysis and determination of auspicious times for starting an important activity. An astrologer can study the astrology almanacs along with your natal chart and then suggest the best times for important events. This may include important occasions like starting a business, moving to a new house, constructing a house, and setting the time for marriage, etc. Pashna or Questions Astrology Prashna is one of the most interesting branches of Vedic Astrology. This is especially useful for those who don’t know their time of birth to draw the natal chart. In this case, the time of asking the question becomes the base for making predictions. The moment thought or an issue enters your mind is considered the moment of conception. Likewise, the gestation period is the time you spend in debating the various merits and demerits about the idea in your own mind. The moment you ask the question is the time of birth. The Astrologer calculates the position of planets and other factors at the time the question is asked. After a deep analysis of various elements, he comes up with an appropriate answer to the question. This is a very complex and difficult specialization in Vedic astrology. Other Branches of Vedic Astrology Star chart in vedic astrology There are many other specialization besides the branches discussed above. Here are a few; 1. Karbala/Ankjyotish; This deals with numbers and is similar to modern numerology 2. Swara Shastra: In this phonetic astrology, predictions are made on the basis of names and sounds 3. Nimitta Shastra: This focuses on the interpretations of, and predictions based on omens and portents 18 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective 4. Jaimini Sutras: This is a slight deviation from the conventional Parasara system of astrology. This system relies on Jaimini sutras. These are brief verses composed by Sage Jaimini, a disciple of Sage Parashara 5. Nashta Jataka: This system specifically focuses on the reconstruction of lost natal charts or Jatakas 6. Stree Jataka: This is a specialization that deals specifically with female natal charts or the jatakas of women Vedic astrology is vast and complex. It is based on the science of mathematics and astronomy. Astrologers have to gain a deep knowledge about various celestial objects, track their positions at any given time. They have to make complex calculations and analysis before they make predictions. A highly trained and experienced astrologer can be very accurate in making predictions. You can now study vedic astrology online. There are many institutions offering in-depth courses on the basic subjects as well as specializations. Do some research about the reputation of the institute and the teachers before you enrol. Effects Of Planets In Different Houses In Vedic Astrology The traditionalindu Astrology is popularly known as Jyotisha or Jyotishya. But, in recent times, it’s commonly called Vedic Astrology. It’s an ancient concept playing an important role in our lives including the past, the present and also the future. Vedic Astrology Chart Importance of Vedic Astrology It’s truly fascinating to know the impact planetary bodies have on various aspects of our lives. You get a detailed view of your life and all its aspects. Vedic Astrology is the driving force of your life and is a direct reflection of your inner and outer self. So, it’s also called ‘the eye of the Vedas.’ 19 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective The negative aspects can be worked upon to ward off the ill-effects of the planetary positions at birth. The Effects Of Planets In Different Houses In Vedic Astrology form the basis for the study of the native and corrective actions to be taken therein. Vedic Astrology – A Study A study on the Effects Of Planets In Different Houses In Vedic Astrology lays the foundation to understand a person. It also helps strike better relationships and make reliable adjustments to several aspects Houses in Vedic Astrology Different Houses and Their Significance in Vedic Astrology The First House 20 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective of life. It’s the most important house and is also the house of the self. Popularly called the ascendant, it signifies the personality and the physical features of the individual. The native’s vigour and vitality are also determined by this house. It represents the first sign of the Zodiac, Aires or Mesha. The Second House This is the house of wealth, fortune, power and other achievements. The house represents an individual’s capacity to generate wealth. This house also deals with the quality of relationships of the individual. Yet another important aspect is the native’s ability to express him/herself. The house refers to Taurus or Vrishaba, the second sign of the Zodiac. The Third House This house is all about courage with the ability to achieve success. It represents all types of communication the native undertakes including traveling. The house is also about the relationship with siblings, cousins and neighbours. It belongs to the third sign of the Zodiac, Gemini or Mithuna. The Fourth House This house is clearly about the individual’s home and all domestic affairs. It signifies the native’s ability to acquire tangible assets. It’s also known as the womb and relates to private affairs and secrets. The house also reflects the education and qualifications. It refers to Cancer sun sign or Karkat. The Fifth House The house rules a person’s creativity, the ability to have children and talents. This house depicts the tastes and pleasures an individual enjoys. It also signifies the quality of love affairs and the attraction between opposite sexes. It refers to the Zodiac Lero or Simha. 21 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective The Sixth House The house rules an individual’s health, possible diseases and diet habits. It shows the state of the health condition and the recovery time needed. This house also represents the work life of the individual. It also rules personal hygiene and clothing. It’s present in Virgo sign or Kanya. Planetary Domiciles The Seventh House This house is all about the quality of relationship in marriage and partnerships. It’s also about the leaga bondage a person shares with others and their interactions. The house refers to the sun sign Libra or Tula.  The Eighth House  It’s the house determining the individual’s longevity and inheritance. It represents the type of death the individual will face. It also includes the legalities, taxes, insurance and others. The house is also about misfortune, obstruction and their ill-effects. It’s in the Scorpio sun sign or Vrischika.  The Ninth House  It’s about fate and fortune including faith, worship and wisdom. It also signifies long journeys and traveling overseas. It refers to Sagittarius or Dhanush.  The Tenth House  It’s purely a house of profession. It relates to everything that affects the native’s name, honour and recognition. It clearly depicts worldly achievements. The house refers to Capricorn or Makara.  The Eleventh House  It rules a person’s social circle and its quality. The house depicts a person’s wishes and fulfilment of aspirations. It also signifies the possibility of income through unconventional activities. It refers to Aquarius or Kumbha.  The Twelfth House 22 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective  Expenses and losses are the significance of this house. It also represents whether the expenses and losses are expected or not. It deals with confinement, imprisonment and other forms of suffering. This house refers to Pisces or Meena.  Vedic Chart Description  Conclusion  The Effects Of Planets In Different Houses In Vedic Astrology is a medium to get rid of mishaps planetary positions cause. It’s a prediction of the pleasant and unpleasant effects on your life.  Use vedic astrology 23 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective I. Ascendant, 1st House, Lagna Zodiac First House The 12 houses in Vedic astrology are equally significant as the 12 different signs of the zodiac. They impact the growth and development patterns of an individual person in a variety of ways. So as per Vedic astrology, human beings can be divided in 144 basic categories based on their house and the planets. Astrology assesses the impact of each planet and the house in which it is to map the course of life through various situations that one will face. The first house in Vedic astrology is termed as the ascendant and it begins the zodiac, impacting the fundamental aspects of a person in multiple ways. It is represented by the degree of the sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth in a particular place. It is also termed as the House of Self and marks the beginning of a person’s journey and the circumstances of his or her early life. The overall significance of the first house extends into influencing the true potential of a person and also determines the unique features that will help each individual through life. Aspects of the first house The first house is the most significant house for any person. It is associated with the zodiac sign Aries and being the commencer of a new beginning of life, it is signified by the energetic planet Mars. The first house affects all the areas of life that relate us with the physical world. These include the physical and energy structure of the body, health, personality and instincts. It determines the outer projection of an individual and how the rest of the world perceives him or her. The first house also plays a significant role in determining the overall life span of a person. The first house is termed as the house of the body as it influences the physical features in a major manner. These include the detailed aspects of a person’s appearance, like the skin and hair colour, height, weight and the overall appearance. In terms of inner qualities, it determines the mental strength and confidence, self-esteem, integrity and the fundamental aspects of the ego. 24 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective It also plays an important role in the childhood and upbringing of the person and determines the outlook that an individual develops towards life. It affects the outer and inner states of an individual and governs the quality of life in terms of comforts and hardships. It is also a connection between the various layers of karma that an individual carries and works out through a lifetime. It can be said that the first house determines the entire package that an individual presents to the outer world. The tendencies of 1st House Zodiac and 1st House The first house also determines the tendencies that a person is guided by while moving through life. The temperament, patience, perseverance, self-control, peace of mind and susceptibility to diseases are the important characteristics determined by the first house. Name, fame, parental influence and journeys in pursuit of the objectives through life are some other additional aspects that are influenced by the first house. In fact, it is the main thread that is used to weave together the various facets of the life of an individual. The courage and determination of an individual to overcome obstacles and move ahead depends on the first house. The characteristics of the house also determines whether a person will stay in his native place or move ahead in some other location in course of life. For a successful life, a strong first house is very essential as it helps one to overcome the obstacles in life. On the other hand, a weak first house will adversely affect the potential of a person. 1st house interrelations 25 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective The planet that rules the sign in which the ascendant is present, impacts the energy and potential of every individual. The positive aspects rendered by a planet can be from positive karmic effects or from the good effects of the family tree. The planets can also bring about various challenging situations through the first house but it is best not to consider them in a negative sense. Overcoming each challenge can bring about a new surge of energy and confidence in the mind and body, allowing individuals to evolve in life. The situation can also become dynamic if a house changes zodiac sign or some planets appear in it in a later stage. This may result in the change of the outer appearance or mental qualities, several times during the lifetime. This may happen if the house is split between two zodiac signs while being influenced by a planet. In addition, the inter-house relationships also contribute a lot in the charting of a person’s life. The first house has the following relation with the other houses.  Opposition 180° 7th House  Trine 120° 5th House, 9th House  Square 90° 4th House, 10th House  Sextile 60°3rd House, 11th House The direct opposition with the seventh house denotes an inherent selfishness with regard to partnerships. It also trines with the fifth and the ninth house which is about leisure and travel. This indicates that these fields of life are an important part of the person’s identity. The fourth house represents home and family and the tenth house indicates career. A square with these houses indicate a partial conflict in these arenas of life which can be resolved without sacrificing one for the other. The third and eleventh house indicates the peer circle and social environment respectively. The sextile with these houses indicates a favourable position with friends and a positive social image. With all its influences, the first house is about the inner and outer potentials that allow each person to embrace life to the fullest. 26 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective II. Vedic Astrology- 2nd House, Dhana Bhava-2nd House of Wealth A traditional horoscope is divided into 12 houses and each house forms a 120 degree angle with the other. The moment an individual is born, the position of the planet in the specific houses influences various traits in that person’s life. The blend of the impact of each planet and the house it is in determines the type of life that the person will experience. The strong position of the houses can bring about a bigger impact on the life of a person. The second house is often termed as the house of possessions. This means that it has an immense impact that the things owned by an individual in a lifetime. This ownership is not only limited to materials and assets and extends into feelings, emotions and inner worth. This makes this house an important influencer of the most precious thing that a person holds inside, which is the life he or she owns. While the second house determines wealth and material possessions, it also brings forward the question of value. Seeking the true value of these things and all the other items owned that will lead a person to a satisfactory state in life, is also governed by the second house. Aspects of the second house Second House Aspects The second house is very significant in terms of financial affairs and influences an individual’s ability to amass wealth. It is associated with the zodiac sign of Taurus and Venus and Jupiter are the significant planets. The ability to conduct financial transactions successfully and overcome debts also fall under the influence of this house. 27 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective Since financial success is also related to self-worth, this house has a major impact on the materialistic goals of life. These involve the personal belongings, material things that a person desires and also the food habits. Also, the eating or drinking habits result from the position of the second house, a proper amount of self-control in this area is required to stay clear of any addictions. The second house also deals with the family environment of an individual after he or she takes birth. It also influences the educational aspects and overall progress of the person. In addition, the second house also the house of speech and verbal communications. A strong position of the house can result in effective communication skills and a talent for singing. In terms of physical features, the face, neck and eyes and tongue are influenced by the second house and thus it can lend an attractive appearance to a person. Thus, the second house plays an important role in directing the energies that are provided by the first house to develop a successful life or career. The tendencies of second house Second House of Wealth There are certain tendencies that are brought about by the second house in an individual. The ability to generate income along with investments, moveable property like cars, jewellery etc. and also in terms of inheritance. are determined by the second house. A strong second house will generate a materialistic tone in the lifestyle of an individual who will have earning money as the major goal in life. Those who are of the belief that money brings happiness and freedom are generally placed in the second house. For this to function effectively, the ability to use the accumulated wealth in the right manner is very essential. 28 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective The house also impacts the feelings and emotions of a person, especially in the early stages of life and also the relationship with younger siblings. The second house influences the amount of savings that an individual can generate and hence a weak position of the second house can result in the accumulation of debts. An unfavourable position of the house can also result in the person being unable to get along with his family members in some ways. This experience can also get carried forward into the extended segments of the family and acquaintances. 2nd house interrelations 2nd House Interrelations The presence of specific planets can add more impact to the house whereas the absence of any can make life uneventful. When the house changes zodiac sign at some point during a person’s life, it affects the personal resources in many ways. The presence of Jupiter and Venus in the house can result in attractive facial features, and the presence of Jupiter alone can result in a profusion of wealth. The presence of a favourable planet like Mercury can also result in the individual being an eloquent speaker. The presence of planet Moon in the house generally indicates that the person can be a successful businessman and also a smart and prosperous individual. On the other hand the presence of Saturn is inauspicious in terms of financial matters. When it comes to the relationship with the other houses, the second house has the following correlations.  Opposition 180° 8th House  Trine 120° 6th House, 10th House  Square 90° 5th House, 11th House 29 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective  Sextile 60°4th House, 12th House While the opposition the eighth house indicate the matters that are beyond the control of an individual, the trine with the sixth and tenth house indicate the balance between work and career that is needed for financial growth. The square with the fifth and eleventh house indicates the leisure and the social arenas of life. These are areas that can adversely affect the income and can show conflicts of interest. The fourth house indicate home and family and a sextile in that sphere warrants that with the right effort, these aspects can be real assets. The sextile in the twelfth house indicate the sacrifices one has to make to gain results. The second house in generally about satisfying the inner needs with material aspects but its influence goes beyond that in making a person answer the true calling. 3 rd House in Vedic Astrology Third house In Vedic astrology relates to communication, journeys, brothers, sisters, creativity, mental intelligence, interests, habits, and inclinations. It uncovers the realm of your mental and creative capabilities. Majorly, third house gives communication and rules all sorts of correspondence. How you exchange information, how you engage to people. It rules over different modes of communication too such as telephone, media, TV, radio, postal, social media, telegraphy, and so on. Communication here can be in any form, broadcasted, written, or spoken. It is called Sahaj Bhava in Vedic astrology, also read to assess one’s valor and courage. Most of the communication in the third house takes place between the native and his younger siblings and neighbors. How you harness communication to understand and adapt in the surroundings comes under the realm of the third house too. Third house also represents one’s intelligence level. How you apply intellect in your communication in order to form mental connections also comes into play. Thus, communication in third house is not only spoken or written but also subconscious like telepathic connection between two individuals, most possibly between siblings. How we use our intelligence to think, process and share information and feelings in order to best adjust in our environment is governed by third house in astrology. 30 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective All sorts of profession relating to communication and travel come under the domain of third house such as media, journalism, publishing, writing, libraries, information technology, internet, broadcast, transport, tourism, railways and so on. Third house governs verbal expression and one’s inclinations, thus a positive placement in this house and of third house lord can engender artists, dancers, writers and so on. Whatever third house in horoscope represents has a quality of proximity to it. It keeps one close to his immediate environment and keeps your social circle tight. It reflects your usage of intelligence and communication to form bonding with siblings, the first social connections one forms after parents, where you need to compromise and adjust. The nature of travel it gives also suggests proximate travel such as local tours or short distance getaways. It also governs early education. Third house relates to Gemini, the third sign of the zodiac. Mercury, which also rules communication and intellect, is the natural signifier of this house. The body parts it rules include shoulders, arms, hands, upper chest, lungs, collarbone, ears, and breathing canal. In Mundane astrology, the third house refers to the neighbor countries and relation with them, the treaties they have signed together. III. 3rd House Vedic Astrology, Third House The third house governs the mental inclination of the person and their ability to memorize. It also affects the inherent propensities of the intellect and mind. The house indicates the inclination to study while the ninth house stands for higher education, research, philosophical tendencies and wisdom. The third house stands for valor, heroism, prowess, courage and firmness. If the lord of the 10th or 6th houses have connection with the 3rd house, the native is 31 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective likely to be a soldier or army officer. The third house stands for the Bhratrusthana which implies the considerations of the native for their younger brother or sister. With the sahayasthana being in the third house, the house should be assessed in order to understand if the native will be assisted with others or if they are working hard individually. The third house involves short travels. If it is well connected, the third house may make the native undertake short inland journeys such as traveling by bus, cars, tram, land transport, railway, crossing rivers and lakes and engaging in brief air travel. The ninth house is the house influencing long journeys to far off places by air or by sea. Characteristics of the Third House This is the house that influences bus, tram, rail, cycle, post offices, letter boxes, radio reports, signals, airmail, television, telecommunication etc. if the third house or its ruler is governed by the second, sixth and tenth houses, the person may start an agency or perform commission business. He is also likely to be a broker, publicity officer, messenger, mediator, representative etc. as the third house is signified by books and publications, the native may also become an editor, reporter, news correspondent, journalist, information officer, reporter etc. The third house indicates change of residence, restlessness and want of peace, transition, change, movement, library, book store, bargain, signing contracts, signing, signature, carrying stories and more. The various parts of the body that are governed by the third house are shoulder blade, collar bone, nervous system, arms, throat, hands, and the right ear. If the lord of the third house is a natural benefic posited in the second house in a lady’s chart, the native may have jewelry on her ear, hands and neck. If the ketu or rahu are conjoined with Mars or the lord of the sixth house, or if they are placed in the third house along with Mars, the native may have ailments in their ears. Generally, the malefic of any house affects the parts of the body that are ruled by that particular house. If the malefic occupies the third house, the native may have a mole. With the lord of 10 being in 3, the native is likely to get a job. If he is a doctor, he may specialize in ENT. 32 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective With the third house indicating courage, the person needs to ascertain whether one will be bold or not. The presence of Saturn in the third house makes one a bit cautious to a certain extent and this person is likely to wait and watch. The native is not likely to be brash or do anything boldly. If the native has Mars in the third house, he will be very brave. If for instance a man drowns, the native who has Saturn in the third house will stand and hesitate, whereas the person with Mars in the third house will immediately take the plunge. Applications of the 3rdHouse Dhairya – courage and firmness Parakrama Bhratru or Sahodara – brother or sister or sibling Virya – heroism Pourusham – mental strength Vikrama – prowess Karma – ear, particularly the right ear Uras – breast Duschikya – bad thoughts IV. Fourth House in Vedic Astrology Fourth house in Vedic astrology is all about your roots. This may include property, house, land, cattle, real estate matters, and possessions you have such as vehicles. Everything that refers to strong ties to your native place comes under the realm of this house. Relationship with mother, heritage, family values, and associations with homeland are also governed by the planetary position in the 4th house in horoscope. Overall, this is the house of domestic happiness and called the Bandhu Bhava in Vedic astrology. 33 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective The idea of home is central to the fourth house. It marks your journey of whether you build a house (of bricks and mortar) or a home (of family values and ties). When you are able to get the best of both worlds, you are at peace with yourself. Fourth house in Vedic astrology thus also refers to mental peace and emotional satisfaction. The idea is to create a sanctuary, where everyone can live under one roof with compassion and love. Societal norms, material security, family history, ancestry, culture, lifestyle and traditions also fall in the realm of this house. It refers to the domestic environment, the condition of your family in the later part of life and how you handle familial issues. This suggests whether the person will have strong roots and immovable property and if the person will enjoy the comfort of having a family, owning a vehicle and having a place to call home. This house also refers to other permanent material possessions that reflect one’s heritage such as antiques and family heirlooms. It also tells whether the person lives close to or moves away from the native place. Moreover whether the native would have conservative values and a follower or traditions and customs or becomes a revolutionary also depends upon the planetary placement in 4th house and of 4th house lord. It also reveals a lot about your religious instincts. Fourth house also has an influence of our education. Fourth house essentially marks our journey from the womb to tomb. Womb refers to the mother, also Mother Nature, our dwelling place, from where we originated, and to what we are most attached. It refers to the roots from where we grow, the place we call home. On the other hand, it also refers to old age, our final resting place. The ground or Earth from where we grow up is where we have to return one day, thus the full life cycle. Fourth house relates to Cancer sign, the fourth sign of the zodiac. Moon, representing cultivation and mother is the natural significator of the fourth house in astrology. The body parts it rules include chest, breast and lungs. Fourth house in Mundane astrology refers to mother nature, agriculture, weather, climate, mines, and public buildings. Fourth house is also related to all that is under earth such as oil, mining, excavation, agriculture, extraction of natural resources and construction. 34 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective V. House 5, Putra Bhava Introduction The entire Vedic astrology is based on three major aspects – the house, the placement of planets and the placement of the zodiac signs in the houses. This interrelationship is at the core of the horoscope being created for an individual. The houses are a representation of the planetary positions as viewed from a particular location at any given point of time. Each of the houses will have a different planet and zodiac sign for every individual. The houses reflect specific aspects of the individual’s characteristics and the placement of the planets in them determine their unique position. Significance of the 5th House House Significations in Vedic Astrology Each house in the Vedic astrology represents a unique aspect of an individual’s life. The 5th house is the one believed to represent the creativity and pleasure for an individual. This pleasure could be from anything – from hobbies, surroundings, inner feelings or even their love life. What needs to be remembered is that the 5th house signifies love and romance but not marriage. As marriage needs companionship, it is a different house that signifies marriage. The planetary position in the 5th house for a native can tell about their love life and romantic alliances. 35 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective As the 5th house is all about creativity, it can tell about the creative influences on an individual’s life. This implies that a native with a strong 5th house can be extremely creative as a writer, dancer, photographer and painter or be a part of any other field needing creativity. The creativity can also be manifested as the creation of children as a result of the love which is also signified by the 5th house. The native with a strong 5th house will love their children unconditionally and with all their heart. Another interpretation of the 5th house is that of clear self-expression in a way that brings pleasure and requires intelligence. The natives with a strong 5 th house are also known to be possessing emotional intelligence. This is a house of innovation and clear expression. The 5th house influences the native’s analytical abilities and rational thought process. This may also sometimes lead to indulging oneself in betting, gambling, stock markets and illegitimate relations in the pursuit of pleasure. Effects of planets in the 5th House So far we have seen the significance of the 5th house. What makes this customized to every individual is the placement of planets in the 5th house of their own charts. Although this placement may be completely unique for every individual, below is a list of the generic effect that the planets have when placed in the 5th house of the native  Sun in the 5th house: This is a sign of a strong 5th house and signifies formation of strong bonds. Creativity wise the natives with this position will do well in the field of acting and can reap benefits by speculation in stocks etc. It also indicates a male child.  Moon in the 5th house: Moon is the embodiment of emotions and hence this position signifies intense emotions and involvement in love affairs. The native may be hard working and having a good judgement about financial decisions. Also, this indicates a female child.  Mercury in the 5th house: This alignment is representative of the native’s quest for knowledge and the capability to assimilate it. Also, the native can understand the children’s psychology very well, making the perfect combination for a good teacher.  Venus in the 5th house: This is another good position and can mean the native can love deeply. However, this tendency needs to be controlled else the resulting situation may become unpleasant. This is an especially good alignment for pursuing artistic interests. 36 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective  Mars in the 5th house: This planetary alignment is indicative of an extremely strong attraction towards the opposite gender and may even lead to children out of wedlock. Hence, the native needs to be very careful about their passion. It may also lead to an addiction to gambling. 6th house in Vedic Astrology is mostly associated with health and wellbeing. Maintaining a good health is also about building an ability to fight off adversities in life. We all do mistakes, face challenges and have shortcomings. How we deal with these mishaps such as diseases, misfortunes, opposition, enemies and crisis is what defines us as a person. 6th house also denotes our fears, and whether we can overcome them. Service and employment are also central themes to the sixth house in Vedic Astrology. What lessons of service you learn in life, what work you should do, whom you serve, who serves you (servants & employees) and relationship with those who rely upon you for their bread and butter are all governed by the position of 6th house in horoscope. It is important to keep yourself strong and prepared to face the adversities so you can be of service to others, which again implies the role of health and diet. Your capacity to work hard and physical strength is also ruled by sixth house. Sixth house in astrology also relates to obstacles, debts, difficulties, and enemies, the ability to overcome these and win over opposition. Sixth house is mostly related to healers such as doctors as well as those with most servitude such as police and military. What illnesses you are most susceptible to, how long do you take to recover, what part of the body is most vulnerable to injuries, strength of your immune system, and the duration of the illnesses all come under the domain of 6th house. This house also rules over diet, what food you eat along with your daily lifestyle and routine as this is what affects your health to a large extent. Referred to as the Shatru Bhava in Vedic Astrology, 6th house is relates to Virgo, the sixth sign in the zodiac cycle. Mercury is the natural significator of this house. The body parts it rules include stomach, intestines, and digestive tract. 6th house in Mundane Astrology represents the common wage earners and concerns with issues related to public health, safety, sanitation, and hygiene. It also refers to the defense forces that protect the country. Matters concerning employment, labor laws, and human resources management also fall in the sphere of sixth house. 37 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective The relationship you share with your labor, coworkers, and maternal relatives are governed by 6th house. Sixth house also represents the disputes, litigation, and conflicts you indulge in and your ability to manage them. Your wicked and sinful acts also come under sixth house terrain. Where 6th house lord is placed and which planets occupy the 6th house also govern the area of life where you would face most miseries and challenges in life, where you would have to put extra efforts. It also denotes self-discipline, servitude, severity of acts, selfless service, and ability to work towards a better economical position. VI. What is the 6th house in Vedic Like all other houses, 6th house also holds something crucial and unique which helps in deciphering the future of a human being or any other entity. The 6th house in Vedic astrology is usually about health and well-being. Besides, good health also extends to having a brave attitude to fight the difficulties of life. Everybody makes mistakes, has shortcomings and faces various types of challenges. How we deal with these challenges is the factor determined by the planetary position that prevails in 6th house. This house is also about our fears and how we deal with them in accordance with the sixth house astrology. Your 2020 Detailed Yearly report will help you to face challenges and plan the year in advance. The signs and planets associated with the 6th house 38 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective The 6th house in Kundli is known as Shatru Bhava in Vedic Astrology. It relates to the 6th sign Virgo. The natural significator of this house is planet Mercury. It is the best house for Mercury but the weak house for Jupiter, Sun, Moon, Venus, and Saturn The areas of life ruled and governed by the 6th House Service and employability are the central themes as far as the 6th house in Astrology is considered. The position in the 6th house decides things like what type of work should you do, whether job will suit you or will you be more successful in business, how will be your seniors, what type of colleagues and seniors will you get, how will be your equation with those who rely upon you for their bread and butter and so on. How hard can you work and your physical strength is also determined by 6th house ? However, you have to be careful about your health, consume healthy food and do regular exercise as per the 6th house astrology. The 6th house rules various body parts like stomach, intestines and the digestive tract. It also refers to the armed forces that protect the nation. Significance of the 6th House Well, the 6th house in a horoscope is about obstacles, hostilities, challenges, debts, etc. The 6th house drives the native, makes him/her stronger and enables him/her to overcome all these problems. Accordingly, the 6th house is more related to people like doctors, healers and other professionals who help the society like police, army persons, etc. Besides, the 6th house in Vedic astrology also deals with disputes, legalities, lawsuits and so on. What picture does the 6th House project for future prediction? The 6th house in Kundli also influences facts and factors concerning your illness, which is a major aspect of the lives of most people. What type of diseases may you contract, how long may you take to recover from illnesses, which of your body parts are more vulnerable to getting ill, the strength of your immune system. Besides, the 6th house also rules your diet, which type of food will you prefer to eat and how will your food intake impacts your health as per the significance of 6th house. The 6th house in the horoscope also stands for the relationship which you share with your domestic helpers, coworkers and relatives from your mother's side (maternal relatives). The house also reflects the struggle and efforts that you undergo to manage them. In fact, the devilish thoughts that one gets also come under the influence of the 6th house. The house also denotes 39 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective self-discipline, servitude, selfless service and so on. The matters related to employment, labor laws, and human resources management also fall in the sphere of the 6th house. VII. Vedic Astrology- House 7, Yuvati Bhava7th house of relationship The twelve houses in our birth chart orchestrates our future into a symphony or din by connecting the stars which were dotted in the sky at the time and place of our birth depending on the placement of the signs. Our horoscope which is mapped based on the time and place of our birth sets the pace for horoscopic predictions of one’s’ life. The natal planets are housed in any of the twelve houses, each house can have one or more or no planets at all, depending on the placement of the planets at the time of one’s birth and the reflection of the house based on the 24-hour rotation of the earth. Each of these houses and the position of the planet in a house represent a specific area of our life influenced by the zodiac sign. Each house denotes the actual outer life activities happening in our lives and each sign indicates the innate qualities of how these activities will take place. The seventh house in Vedic astrology is the first house of Descendant right across the first house of Ascendant. The seventh house is indicated by the seventh zodiac sign of Libra ruled by planet Venus. Libra is a sign which revolves around the principle of “we” considering all relationship as primal and precludes our ability to connect with others. Another indicator of the seventh house is the sunset phase, where we seek companionship and partners. During sunset the light of the Sun shines through the house of unification, giving a lot of possibilities for a relation to be happy and stable. This house relates to all matters connected to the outside of ourselves, even our enemies and arch rivals. It represents the House of Partnership and the focus moves from the self towards another and governs all partnerships. It is indicative of Marriage, Commitment or Business Partnership. As the most primary partnership is between a husband and wife (spouse) this house predicts the kind of marital life one is destined for. In Vedic Astrology this house is the most important house as it is the clear indicator of marital bliss or profitable business partnership based on the positions of the planets. This is the house which decides if a partnership will be conjoined or opposed. This 40 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective house is indicative of a relationship- whether it requires cooperation from another person or compromise with other’s needs and goals. The seventh house is ruled by a Cardinal sign which is a point of action or purpose. This is a sign which initiates things. Purpose is important to the Seventh House — the act of accomplishing something great or small for the self, the partnership and even society as a whole. Those under this sign are full of drive, ambition and zest for life. The ‘we’ of Libra comes into play again as the success of every relationship is the wholeness that gives complete satisfaction. This house sets the pace for progeny and new deals which are the resultant of the partnership forged. With Venus ruling this planet people in this house have a tendency to be inclined to the finer things in life. They will lean towards luxury, indulge in art forms, be a social butterfly and live life to the fullest in style. In general, this house is indicative of amassing wealth, being in the limelight and has a strong inclination towards possession of material things. According to Vedic astrology this house denotes the bhava of Kama (Pleasure & Enjoyment). The seventh house involves an alchemy of relation to other people signifying indulgence in one’s desires and passion. The seventh house involves the level of interaction, level of safety and the energy level needed in any partnership. Social relation of any kind is brought to the fore in this house through the planetary influence of Venus which draws the person to a luxurious and active social life. Venus the goddess of love elicits favorable responses from the opposite sex and also has a tendency to push a person to indulge in sexual activities. 7th house The quality of cooperation, the essence of how we relate to the other, is the key to the seventh house. According to astrology having no planet in the seventh house is actually indicative of a good sign, which will be in favour of the person in any kind of partnership. When there is a planet in the seventh house, even if it’s the ruling planet, the influence of the malefic and benefic planets will have repercussions based on the planets positions in the houses. 41 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective The influence of malefic planets generally affects the influence on partnership. In marriage the sexual quotient is affected negatively and this directly influences the spirituality of the person. The malefic influence tends to lead to adultery, indulgence in extra marital affairs and thereby morality issues. The influence of a malefic planet can also lead to loss of a spouse or delayed marriage. In any other partnership, it may lead to deceit, betrayal and loss of wealth through deceit. The benefic planets influence the person vice versa, where their spirituality increases and their sexuality is underplayed. This reversal of roles is very unbecoming with the ruling planet Venus, the goddess of love, but beneficial to the individual. The influence of benefic planets greatly influences business partnership, nurturing the relationship and bringing in mutual profit and amassment of wealth. The part of the body which gets affected in the seventh house involves the external reproductive organs, renal system, lower back and glands. The Seventh House shows whether you’re an apt to partner up in business or go it alone. It is also indicative of whether you are solid in the main relationship of life-marriage. VII. 8 th House Learn what eighth house represents in a horoscope by referring to the points below1. Prosperity of marriage. 2. Husband and wife association and their financial stature. 3. Death. 4. Life span 5. Lottery 6. Loss of authority or higher position. 7. Victory and Defeat. 8. Prize and recognition 9. Son of elder sister. 10. Obstacles. 42 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective 11. Problems related to reproductive organ in female. 12. Sexual organs. 13. Downfall. 14. Travel across the ocean/ river. 15. War and weapon. Presence of any malefic including Rahu and Ketu in eighth house does not cause untimely death and should not be looked upon that way. To ascertain factors related with death, following rules should be kept in mind. 1. Aspects on eighth house - if eighth house gets occupied or is aspected by shubh planets, irrespective of any evil planet's placement there, it will curb the probability of untimely death. 2. Position of Ashtamesh and Trityesh in a birth chart- Placement of 8th house lord, (ashtamesh) and 3rd house lord along (tritiyesh) along with aspects on the two needs to be evaluated to check and conclude death like factors. 3. Jupiter in the lagna- Jupiter in the first house is capable of protecting native's health and save him from extreme dangers. With the presence of even two malefics in the eighth house, Jupiter in lagna alone becomes effective to save native from untimely death. 4. Position of 6th house with that of 8th and 12th house needs to be analysed. XI. NINTH HOUSE IN ASTROLOGY: HOUSE OF LUCK, RELIGION AND FATE Ninth House in Astrology is frequently known as the “House of Luck”, “House of Fate” and “House of Religion”. This house relates to your quest towards spirituality. It also drives one towards spirituality by shaping your belief systems. This house portrays out-of-turned favor along with luck without causing loss to anyone. That means you are performing any activity successfully with all your resources involved and still getting profit from the same. During this whole cycle, you are coming out as a winner without harming anyone. This house represents luck or destiny in your horoscope which you carry with you for this life. The Ninth House can be described in various ways:- 43 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective Nava (Ninth); Acharya (Guru or preceptor); Pithru (Father); Subham (Auspicious); Poorva Bhagya (Previous luck); Pooja (Worship); Tapas (Penance), Dharma (Virtue); Pauthra (Grand Son); Japa (Prayer); Daiva Upasana (Spiritual initiation); Arya Vamsa (Noble family); Bhagya (Fortune). Ninth House represents godliness, fortune, worship, legal matters, dharmic acts, virtue, generosity, tirthas (Centers of holy rivers), medicinal drugs, science, mental purity, acquisition of learning, affluence, policy, moral story, horses, elephants, prosperity, coronation halls, town halls, assembly halls, circulation of money, righteousness, preceptor, grandchildren, metaphysical studies, imagination and intuition, religious devotion, law, sympathy, philosophy, science and literature, lasting fame, leadership, charities, communication with spirits, ghosts and long journeys, foreign travels and father. Ninth House in Astrology & Hinduism According to “Bhattotpala” in “Prasnagnana”, Ninth House represents wells, lakes, tanks, watersheds, temples, monetary vows, pilgrimage and meritorious deeds. Kalidasa says that charity, virtue, visits to holy places, association with good people, vedic sacrifice, good conduct, purity of mind, reverence to elders, penance, medicinal, drug, God’s worship, acquisition of higher learning, dignity, mythology, moral study, long travel, ancestral property, horses, elephants and buffaloes (connected with religious purposes), coronation hall and circulation of money. Ninth House is also known as the “House of Faith, Wisdom and Divine Worship”. It is considered as an auspicious house as it is based on the fortune of current life through the past life’s deeds. Everyone is entitled to reap the fruits based on his karma or deeds done in the previous life. Hence Ninth House represents what luck and fate one carries in order to achieve the ladder of success. It also rules the philosophy, philosophical beliefs. 44 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective The native may be religious, devoted, orthodox and kind hearted. The house which rules over this house in “Kaal Purush Kundali” is “ Sagittarius” and the natural ruler of this sign is “Jupiter” In Western Astrology, Tenth House is considered as a House of Father whereas in Hindu Astrology, Ninth House is considered as a House of Father. After examining the predictions from Ninth and Tenth House for the father, it is also found that predictions were right as per Ninth House rather than Tenth House. Hence Ninth House indicates actual House of Father of the native whereas Tenth House tells about the longevity of the father. Hindus have attributed to the Ninth House as holy places, wells, circular reservoirs, sacrifices and charity. All holy places like temples, mosques, churches and all religious institutions are seen through Ninth House in Astrology. It is the house of intuition and pure reason. Ninth House represents higher education, higher learning, thoughts and higher knowledge. It also represents research, invention, discovery, exploration and submission of thesis. Hinduism calls this house as the House of Dharma. As per Astrology books, Ninth House deals with publishing, especially relating to religion, science, law, philosophy, travel, international affairs etc. It also denotes the association of good people, reverence and devotion to God and elders, previous birth, good deeds (punya) and blessings received from family. The author of Satya Samhita says that the rest house and favors from others are to be investigated from this house of the horoscope. In Mundane Astrology, Ninth House represents judicial system, Supreme court, judges, law, courts, international laws, litigation, morality, religion, diplomats, foreign missions, progress and development. 5. It relates to long distance travels like air travel, shipping, sea traffic, foreign import and export, high seas and weather conditions around the coasts. It represents United Nations, 45 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective World organization, ministry of foreign affairs, diplomatic, relation with foreign countries, treatise with foreign countries, shipping, navy, naval affairs. It deals with the publishing industry- advertising and public relations. Religion, mosques, temples, churches, religious books like veda, puranas, Bible, Quran. It also shows commercial power, long distance communications like cable, wire, radio, T.V etc. Basically, it represents the Ministry of Law in Mundane Astrology. Inter-Connectivity of Ninth House with Other Houses The other significance of Ninth House can be correlated with different houses of the horoscope. It represents teachers, preachers, pilgrimage, etc. While helping the poor also, our Ninth House gets activated. It also tells more about foreign travels, spirituality connected to the universe, philosophy, gurus, postgraduate education, PhD, bosses, hidden force of powers, ability to earn money from foreign places, destruction of family wealth, end of family wealth, house of rise and fall of luck. Spouse of your siblings; health, illness, diseases and debt of your mother; obstacles or hurdles which your mother runs into the life; grand children, creative expression of your own children, speculative gains of your own children, activation of diseases, enemies etc. are seen through Ninth House of the horoscope. 46 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective Residence, real estate of maternal grand uncle, siblings of your spouse, communication style of your spouse, writing ability of your spouse, hidden hand or powerful hands behind you, loss of work and job or career, travelling for your career perspective, younger siblings of your father and communication skill of father, gain of father, career, profession and status of spiritual paternal grandmother. It represents the Karma of spiritual life, major struggle in spiritual path, spiritual path, places of charity, storage of water etc. Ninth House as per Lal Kitab As per Lal Kitab, this house represents wealth or inheritance obtained from father, grandfather and great grandfather, fortune, religion, karma, floor of home, elder person of the family, old house, watery animals like frog etc. Prosperity and happiness are seen through the Ninth House of the horoscope. If there is no planet in Third and Fifth House, then the planets occupying this house will remain inactive. Planets in the Fifth House will activate this house’s planets. 47 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective Therefore, Ninth House is one of the most prominent houses. Your fortune and how much you get in your whole life span are all seen through the Ninth House of the Tenth House in Vedic Astrology This is the Karma Bhava in Vedic Astrology, relating to the work you do and the profession you are involved in. Your area of occupation is defined by the planetary placement in this house. This is essentially the house of career. A thorough analysis of tenth house in Vedic Astrology answers some key questions such as what would be your line of work, whether you would be successful, what career mistakes you could make, whether you would be an employer or employee and so on. Whether you are in a position of authority or are at the service of others also comes under 10th house realm. Your connection with people of high-ranking positions and power is also ruled by 10th house. It also governs your earning capabilities. Tenth house in astrology is degree of the ecliptic that was highest at the time and place of birth. And that is what it represents, your highest achievements and the desire to achieve heights. It is about power, prestige, social status, financial strength, achievements, recognition, respect and position. Whether you become a popular face and earn fame is also governed by 10th house. It represents the bigger picture, your ultimate career goals and the professional endeavors you make to reach there. 10th house is the most important angular house. When it makes a combination with 9th , it forms the biggest Raj Yoga, leading the native towards success. It is also the “Artha” house house, which means economy. So your financial prosperity and material strength also come under 10th house. It also defines your professional outlook, whether you are a hard worker, ambitious and determined person or a lazy lad, disinterested in career matters. 10th house is not just about your vocation, it is also about avocation. The reason why you choose a particular field is also determined by studying 10th house in horoscope. Is it financial, emotional or by hobby? This house relates to Capricorn, which is also a sign known for its workaholic tendencies and 48 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective sense of ambition. Saturn and Mars are strongly associated with this house and both are related to work and aspiration. In Mundane Astrology, 10th house refers to the main leader whether it is the PM or a royal figure. The party that holds the administration is also represented by the 10th house. The cream of the society and people in power also fall under the terrain of 10th house. The integrity, values, status and honor of the nation along with its reputation among others is also governed by 10th house. It specifically relates to the commercial, political and employment industry. XI. 11th house in Vedic Astrology is considered an auspicious house, also called the Labha house. Labha means gains, and 11th house is a strong indicator of income and gains. It represents prosperity, sudden profits, wealth, abundance, and income. Your aspirations and desires, and their fulfillment comes under 11th house only. 11th house is 5th from the 7th house which represents our desires, thus, it refers to the fulfillment or defiance of the desires, which is why it is called the house of gains. What occupies this house governs what could be your sources of income, how you would mostly earn wealth. Not necessarily your profession, it explores other means also such as foreign sources, inheritance, speculation, and so on. Eleventh house in astrology also represents your social sphere. People who you are likely to realize your desires with and who help you realize your dreams are governed by 11th house. It is also called the house of friendships. Whether you make friends easily or take your time, whether you prefer seclusion or are a social butterfly, what kind of people do you make friendship with, whether these friendships turn out to be fruitful or not are a few questions that 11th house answers. 11th house in astrology also governs the groups and communities you participate in and relationship you share with friends and siblings. Eleventh house also rules your interest in social activities and matters. Your close acquaintances and well-wishers can be observed by this house. Whether you get financial assistance and gains from these associations is also determined by this house. 11th house also shows your relationship with paternal uncle. 49 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective It is also known as the badhaka house, badha means obstruction. Some of our desires are auspicious in nature while the fulfillment of some can be destructive. It is particularly badhaka (obstructive) towards cardinal signs - Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. The placement and association of planets in the 11th house in horoscope defines whether you face obstacles in life or remove them. Positive placement indicates there would be lots of opportunities but some obstacles too, and you would be able to topple them. Since it relates to Labha or gains, it also plays a role in determining what brings you success and gains and what not. Whether your hopes and desires are realized or not also comes under 11th house. Whether you get success in your endeavors related to higher education, business, litigation, job, or speculation also fall under the rule of 11th house. 11th house relates to the 11th sign in the zodiac cycle, which is Aquarius. Sun is the natural significator of this house. Body parts that this house governs include ankles and calf. In Mundane Astrology, this house stands for legislation, friendly neighboring countries and allies. What is the role of the 11th house? 11th house brings growth and fulfills your desires. This does not mean that whatever you desire will come true when you have planets in the 11th house or when the time period of 11th lord operates. The 11th house is of no use in itself. Anytime a different house gets associated with the 11th house, you get gains related to that house. Carefully read the example below. Example: Leo Ascendant, Mars lord of 4th house sits in the 11th house in the sign of Gemini. This Mars will be beneficial for gaining property. Whether the property will be bought by paying the full amount, on loan, or inherited, this cannot be predicted with this information. Need to further analyze. Mars in the sign of Gemini in the nakshatra of Punarvasu(owned by Jupiter). For Leo Ascendant, Jupiter owns the 8th house. 8th house is for inheritance. This Mars will get the native property through inheritance. 50 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective This is how prediction is to be done with planets associated with the 11th house. I hope the given example makes sense to you. Astrology does not work simply on planets in houses, a lot of analysis is done to make a correct prediction. Any person who possesses fame, wealth, power, high profile job, is respected in the society, or anything extraordinary has planets signifying the 11th house. The influence of the 11th house is required to become famous, wealthy, and powerful. No Kendra Trikona or any raj yoga you read in books will work. Many followers of astrologers who are reading my answer can see their horoscope to find lords of Kendra houses in a trine house or vice versa, this is called Kendra Trikona Raja Yoga. Even after having these yogas you will be living a normal life and facing everyday problems of life like a normal person. For convenience, I am writing what results to expect when any single house gets associated with the 11th house. Results From Connection Of Other Houses With The 11th House 1. First House - Good health, longevity, intelligence 2. Second House - Increase in wealth, good relationship, income 3. Third House - Valor(bravery), popularity, influential 4. Fourth House - Academic excellence, highly educated, gain of property/vehicles 5. Fifth House - Creativity, intelligence, childbirth, gain through speculative business 6. Sixth House - Winning competition, success in competitive exams/interviews, high level job 7. Seventh House - Marriage, good relationship with spouse, success through commercial activities and partnership business 8. Eighth House - Gain of inheritance, sudden growth in life, insurance claim 9. Ninth House - Academic excellence, highly educated, religious & spiritual inclinations 10. Tenth House - Administrative or a high profile job, high status in the society, high respect and income 11. Twelfth House - Gain after expenditure, gain through investments, income through foreign lands. 51 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective 11th house never brings you any kind of problem in life rather it takes away difficulties of your life. As indicated above, 11th house when gets associated with bad houses(6th, 8th, and 12th) it brings gain from these houses as well. Now, you understood that the 11th house has so many good qualities and it is the most beneficial house in astrology. See the effect of each planet in this house. Planets In 11th House 1. Sun - Leadership position, success in government exams, gain of authority, high intelligence, good health, social and political inclinations 2. Moon - Good social life, supportive elders and friends, success in government exams, gain of authority, social and political inclinations 3. Mars - Responsible person, hard working, gain of property, more male friends, dominant, success in competition & sports, good for getting into police services 4. Mercury - Intelligent, able to generate income through multiple sources, entrepreneurial capabilities, business success and good communication skills 5. Jupiter[1] - Good health, knowledgeable, income through fair means and can be from more than one source, good communicator, respectable in society, good character 6. Venus - Charming personality, social nature, more female friends, gain of vehicles, success in love affair, good for married life, luxury and comforts in life 7. Saturn- Hard working, separative, may have a long life, work oriented nature, reserved, a few good friends, just, ethical in their approach 8. Rahu - Desire to achieve heights, political success, business success, fame, money, income from unfair means, unethical approach to gain success 9. Ketu - Spiritual inclination, beneficial for learning spiritual sciences & astrology, small social circle, not many friends, unable to experience materialistic success, lack of contentment, success in social work It is desirable to have a number of planets in your horoscope signifying 11th house. This can happen when planets are present in the 11th house or present in the constellation of the planet that owns the 11th house. 52 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective Consider the same example again. Leo Ascendant, Mercury owns the 11th house. Planets in the constellations of Mercury(Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, and Revathi) will also give the results of the 11th house. When a number of planets are present in any house, they will influence each other and this can trigger many good and bad events causing a lot of ups and downs, depression and stress to the native. The situation will get worse when Rahu/Ketu join them. Final results can be accurately told with the analysis of entire horoscope. Therefore, people can face trouble even after having a number of planets in the 11th house. This is why people, whether they are rich, poor, famous, or just ordinary, always face some kind of problem in their life. Being wealthy and famous will not guarantee you no problems, emotional insecurities, and relationship issues. Everyone have their own issues. So far, you have read good characteristics of 11th house and planets generally do good in this house. If you have any planet in this house, it is good. Now, we will select that planet which is the most beneficial in this house. I will put some examples and that will decide the most beneficial planet in this house. Finding The Planet Most Beneficial In The 11th House Among the 9 planets, I have seen Jupiter and Rahu give the most positive results in this house. Jupiter is the planet of abundance, growth, and expansion. Jupiter has 5th and 9th aspect, whenever Jupiter is in the 3rd, 7th, or 11th house, it aspects the other two houses - Jupiter in 7th house will aspect 3rd and 11th house, and Jupiter in the 11th house will aspect 3rd and 11th house. Jupiter in this trine(3–7–11) is very beneficial. Jupiter’s influence on 3rd house brings popularity in media, 7th house is beneficial for marriage, commercial activities, public dealing, and 11th house will bring gains through multiple sources. 53 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective Rahu in the 11th house is really good for worldly success. Rahu like Jupiter also does expansion but in a more abrupt way. Rahu has 5th and 9th aspects, when sits in the 11th house Rahu also looks at the 3rd and 7th house. This is really good to gain name, fame, wealth, and influence. I have done analysis of some celebrities’ horoscopes as well. The best example for this answer would be Disha Patani. Disha Patani has Jupiter in the 7th house and Rahu in the 11th house. Those who follow her know that she came into limelight through her Cadbury Diary Milk advertisement. Later she did a Chinese Movie with Jackie Chan. She is just 27 years old, she is not the daughter of some actor or film maker, she starred in many Indian movies and has more followers on Instagram (34 Million) than any Indian actor (including Salman and Shah Rukh Khan). About Shah Rukh Khan’s horoscope, he has Jupiter in the 11th house and Rahu in the 10th house. He got his success and stardom during his Jupiter Mahadasha. Jupiter in his horoscope is very strong which gave him wealth, success, name and fame. Saturn is in the 7th house in own house and well placed, getting the aspect of Jupiter, and therefore his success continued and wealth kept growing during the Saturn Mahadasha as well. 54 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective Jupiter is highly beneficial in this house especially when owns good houses and occupies a good constellation. You will get good results from the planets and houses Jupiter will influence through its placement and aspects. 11th house from the ascendant, right? The house of growth for the ascendant which is the 11th house becomes happy when any of the planets comes and sits in it because it is a selfish house which squeezes out the positivity of any planet that comes under its grasp. 55 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective BUT there is a planet which may not be that beneficial in this house, and to everyone’s surprise it is JUPITER, because it is the Karaka or the Doer of this house and Karaka is positioned in the house of which it is the Karaka, will spoil it. Apart from this, all other planets shall upgrade this house as this is an Upachaya house, but few planets can lose their sheen can prove to be disastrous for their own respective houses like: The lord of 4th house, which if in 11th has moved 8th paces (Asthama for the 4th house.) The lord of 6th house which if in 11th has moved six paces (Shastham for the significations of 6th house) The lord of the 12th house which if in 11th has moved 12 paces (Dwadash for the significations of the 12th house). Now, to the question, the most beneficial planet in the 11th house is the Lagnesh or the ascendant lord, this planet without getting squeezed will give good results which will be beneficial for both the houses, i.e. Lagna and 11th house. Now, this amazing science of astrology has given us humans unique tools to understand the mysteries it hides. We can excavate these mysteries through the usual texts and commentaries of astrology, and somehow the hidden science does not reveal itself. Most of the answers what we get here on Quora (astrology) are just rewritten common rules every astrology book has, but the revelation part is something that cannot come without application experience. Every house is the 11th house to some house and every planet sitting anywhere in the chart is sitting in the 11th house to some specific house. Let us make the most of every house. 11th house to the 11th house(from the ascendant) is the 9th house, and if it has some planets (good or bad), then they extremely benefit for the significations of the 11th house. The house of Bhagya is a house of growth for the house of gains. 11th house to the 9th house(from the ascendant) is the 7th house, and if it has some planets (good or bad), then they extremely benefit for the significations of the 9thth house. The house of 56 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective partner is a house of growth for the house of Bhagya. ( Spouse multiplies the Bhagya, a simple karma correction to have good Bhagya is to respect the spouse.) 11th house to the 7th house(from the ascendant) is the 5th house, and if it has some planets (good or bad), then they extremely benefit for the significations of the 7thth house. The house of kids and love is a house of growth for the house of the spouse. 11th house to the 5th house (from the ascendant) is the 3rd house, and if it has some planets (good or bad), then they extremely benefit for the significations of the 5thth house. The house of courage is a house of growth for the house of kids and love. 11th house to the 3rd house(from the ascendant) is the ascendant itself, and if it has some planets (good or bad), then they extremely benefit for the significations of the 3rd house. The self is the house of growth for the house of courage. See, how this analogy of 11th house proves itself beautifully.Any planet other than Ketu, including Saturn, in the 11th is very beneficial . That planet would be the harbinger of your prosperity and source of your income. From a material perspective, Sun and Jupiter would be very good in the 11th house. The best would be sun as it is a malefic in an upachaya and also a Dhana Karaka alongside Jupiter. This Sun would give you fame, prosperity, good health and long life. Even Saturn is excellent for material success in the 11th house, especially if you want In astrology, the 11th house is called Upachaya house. So any planet in 11th house will give auspicious result unless it gets afflicted by other malefics. 1. Luminaries in 11th house will make native noble, wealthy and will get benefit from government. 2. Mars in 11th house will make native clever, rich and native will have influence in top circles. 3. Mercury or Jupiter in 11th house will give sharp intellect and learned in many sciences, this will also make someone good in writing, astrology, lawyers, chartered accounts etc. 4. Venus in 11th house will success over material acquisition and will give all lux He is one of the successful lead actor in Bollywood. 57 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective The only placement of the planet in 11th or any house can not be considered as benefic or malefic. Due to the unique lordships of the planet, its natural malefic or benefic tendency can change. There are lots of rules and combinations to know whether planet is benefic or malefic. Please do read my answer to What factors help us to understand whether a planet is benefic or malefic in the birth chart? XII. House 12, Vyaya Bhava It is a well-known fact that there are 12 houses in Vedic Astrology. While the first eight houses pleasures of this world, the last four houses represent spiritual welfare. The last four houses are Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. The 12th house plays a crucial and important role in ruling the final emancipation of the person from the chain of birth and death. It also deals with his merging with the cosmic soul for the state of his future existence. There are various important indications of the 12th house and some of them include status of waste and extravagance, loss and impediments, expenses and income, limitation and restraint, drudgery and deception etc. Ancient astrologers have opined that 6th, 8th and 12th houses, are indicative of evil. It is said that no house can be said as evil until and unless it is afflicted and the same can be said for the 12th house. Different things are controlled by respective house and when they are afflicted, it is obvious that their normal functions are hampered. Once the period of affliction gets over, things get back to their normal route without any kinds of obstacles. Some prominent characteristics of the 12th House The 12th house mainly deals with expenses, losses, purchases, associations with philanthropic institutions and charity. If the second house is involved with the related planet, one might indulge in buying extremely expensive jewels. When the involvement is of the third house, expenses might be incurred in the form of writings and publications or for brief and short journeys. It might happen that a person has set aside some money for travel purpose, but he 58 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective invests the same on some kind of immovable or landed property. Or he might also choose to purchase a vehicle. All these events are likely to take place when the 4 th house is connected. There are also chances that the person might be compelled to spend money on his mother before venturing for some long-distance travel plan. People in the 12th house might speculate on taking an insurance policy for education or wedding of his child/children. These are basically some of the most common ways of spending the money when the planet is in the 12 th house. There are strong indications for borrowers as well as this house indicates loan repayments. To summarize, the house makes the person incur expenses in any form. Along with spending of money, there are other aspects which are closely related to the 12th house. Impediments and segregation or sin and sorrow are common under the influence of the 12th house. Misfortune and poverty can also be added to the list in this regard. In extremely serious cases, there are chances of imprisonment, persecution and intrigue too. Various unfortunate matters are governed by the 12th house. Some of the relatable matters include that of inferiority complex, anxiety, fear, suspicion, misgivings etc. It is also the house which refers to silent sufferings, secrets, loneliness and undoing of the self. 12th house is also indicative of change of place, living life in a foreign land or a complete change in the environment or surroundings of the person. Impact of the 12th house on the family members of the person It is interesting to note that the 12th house is placed over the feet. The house has an impact on the different members of the family. For instance, it signifies money or substance of friends or of the elder brother or of permanent possessions that the father has. There are negative implications for other family members. It strongly represents sickness of the spouse, disappointment to children ad litigation matters. However, it also stands for excellent profession of the younger sister or brother and their popularity as well. 59 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective Influence of the various planets on the 12th house  Moon – The presence of moon in the 12th house makes it ideal for jobs in hospitals or prisons. The person might be engaged in love affairs but will most probably keep the things to themselves.  Sun – Sun in the 12th house improves the chances of success of people in psychic and occult matters and brings about uncommon preferences and tastes. A sign of sympathies, people in this group are great for social works.  Mercury – When mercury is there in the 12th house of a person, he is bound to be attracted and devoted to mysteries. He will be a success in occult and chemical research. He might also be suitable for detective work. The intricate details are welcomed in extremely trivial matters too.  Venus – The nature of Venus in 12th house will bring success in professions which are related to working in charitable institutions, jails, hospitals or even in chemical laboratory. Study of the occult is a fascinating thing with Venus in 12 th house.  Mars – Dignity of the person is enhanced when Mars is there in the 12th house. The person will probably be in a respectable administrative position in any public institution. However, if Mars is afflicted it can call for grave troubles.  Saturn – Popular as the planet of seclusion, this connection will bring success in laborious and quiet occupations. People in this combination will prefer working in isolation or seclusion.  Uranus – When Uranus is placed in the 12th house, it influences the success of the person through various occult affairs. There are also inventions of various chemical processes, which are kind of secret. Affliction of Uranus is difficult to handle.  Neptune – Neptune being in the 12th house is an indication of secrecy, mystery, psychic research, occult investigations and medium-ship. The person in this combination is suitable for detective works or for works which need to be done in secrecy and seclusion. Affliction of Neptune might lead to insanity. sense of self-esteem. Analyzing position of Sun in 12 houses is thus highly crucial in astrology. 60 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective 61 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective 62 Journal of The Indo Nordic Author’s Collective