Astrological justification for the different houses signifying education

Academic achievement which is usually identified with the term “Education” is a three layered process. The first stage is based on memory, the second based on merits and intelligence while the third on higher intelligence and wisdom. In addition, some fields of education are related with jobs undertaken by the native.

Memory based education starts from the very childhood in the domestic atmosphere. During this period, a child in his domestic circle follows the behavior of others and particularly from the mother. During this period, the child tries to copy whatever he comes across or listens. In the childhood, the sensitivity of the native is very high which makes the native conscious about his family and greater environment and this makes the basis of the primary education. The fourth house in a natal chart signifies home, family, mother, mind etc. In the Zodiac, the relevant sign is Cancer, the cardinal watery sign of Tamas nature ruled by Moon. Moreover, Cancer is the sign of exaltation for Jupiter and the inimical sign for Mercury, the significator of intelligence. In the planetary kingdom, Moon signifies mother, mind, family, house, feelings and domestic happiness. Therefore, for the primary education based on memory in the domestic atmosphere, a relation of the fourth house and its lord in the natal chart together with the sign Cancer and its lord Moon is evident. Moreover, Cancer is the sign of exaltation for Jupiter, the significator of wisdom which means that the actual basis of knowledge starts through feelings and sensitivity. But the sign Cancer being inimical for Mercury, it is not helpful for development of sharp intelligence and rationality. Therefore, it is quite justified that the memory based primary education is related with the fourth house and its lord in the natal chart together with the sign Cancer and its lord Moon.

After childhood, the education based on merit and intelligence starts from the juvenile stage. Merit has two fold origin – the first being hereditary and the second being the manifestation of the accumulated result of deeds in previous incarnations according to Hindu Philosophy. The hereditary expression is composed of the feelings and the sensitivity earned from the mother and the intelligence together with brain activity comes from the father. In the Zodiac, the significator of father is the Sun which is the origin of the entire creation and terrestrial life in our solar system. Therefore, Sun is considered as the father of the total living beings on the earth. In the Zodiac, Sun rules over the fifth sign Leo which determines merit, talent, fame as also offspring. Again, the accumulated results of deeds in previous births is manifested in the third house of the natal chart in the present birth in the form of common-sense, inquisitiveness, intelligence etc. as signified by the third sign Gemini – dual airy sign of Sattwik nature in the Zodiac ruled by Mercury. The prince of the planetary kingdom Mercury is the significator of all these traits. The third sign counted from the Gemini is Leo which therefore is the house of efforts and courage of Sattwik intelligence. Further, the merit based education is judged from the fifth house in the natal chart and therefore from the sign Leo in the Zodiac. The fifth house is the significator of the consequence of the Ascendant which also expresses itself in the form of offspring. The fifth house being the next from the fourth house i.e. Cancer in the Zodiac ruled by Moon, it is apparent that the merit based education originated from heredity and deeds in previous births will start after memory based education signified by the fourth house and the sign Cancer.

Therefore, the consequence of the merit based education will be judged from the fifth house counted from the fifth house i.e. the ninth house in the natal chart which in the Zodiac is the sign Saggitarius. This is manifested in the form of wisdom having its origin two fold. The first is the memory based education together with the merit based education together with the experiences derived from the deeds in the present birth and the second is the senses derived from the accumulated results in the previous births of the native manifested in the present birth.  

It has already been explained above that after the memory based education in the childhood, the merit based education in the juvenile stage is judged from the fifth house of the natal chart which in the Zodiac is the sign Leo, the fixed fiery sign of Rajas nature ruled by the Sun, the origin of the terrestrial creation and the significator of the father and the soul. Therefore, the knowledge about Supreme Self has its seed in the sign Leo. The fifth sign counted from Leo is Saggitarius - dual fiery sign of Sattwik nature ruled by Jupiter and composed of three constellations of which the first is Moola ruled by Ketu wherein the wisdom of Jupiter remains in latent form. Therefore, the manifestation of merit as wisdom is established. Again, in a natal chart, the job of the native is judged from the tenth house having its origin in the ninth sign counted anti-clockwise from the tenth house i.e. the sixth house in the natal chart and the highest expression of the tenth house occurs in the tenth house counted from the tenth house i.e. the seventh house in the natal chart. Therefore, for the best manifestation of job, the strength required is to be judged from the third house counted from the seventh house i.e. the ninth house in the natal chart. Further, the place of happiness of the sixth house is the fourth house counted from the sixth house i.e. the ninth house. Therefore, these two being superimposed in the ninth house, the latter is the place of experiences derived from work done by the native in the life time.       

Again, the detrimental house of the physical body of a native after death is the eighth house in the natal chart which in the Zodiac is the sign Scorpio. After death, the ideas stored by the native in the brain during life time are accumulated in the second house from the eighth house i.e. the ninth house in the natal chart. In the Zodiac, the eighth sign Scorpio is fixed watery sign of Rajas nature and the sign of debilation of Moon, the significator of mind and feelings i.e. after death when all feelings appear to be destroyed actually remain in a coiled form of a snake i.e. in the form of Kulakundalini Sakti. Therefore, the ideas inherited from the previous incarnations and the experiences together with merit acquired in the present birth combinedly give rise to the wisdom of the native in the ninth house which leads to research oriented advanced learning which ultimately results in the form of the supreme knowledge developed in the native.

As mentioned above, work is judged in a natal chart from the tenth house and therefore its consequence is to be judged from the fifth house therefrom i.e. the second house in natal chart which is therefore the house of experience derived from work done together with the results of the activities. The fifth house counted from the second house i.e. the sixth house in the natal chart signifies the consequence of this i.e. sensual feelings, energy for activity etc. of which the consequence is the fifth sign counted therefrom i.e. the tenth house. In other words, the accumulated results of deeds in one birth are manifested in the form of work based education and the working ability signified by the sixth house in the subsequent birth in the form of sensual feelings. Therefore, the work based education is to be judged from the second house in the natal chart which in the Zodiac is the sign Taurus – fixed, earthy sign of Rajas nature – the passive field of the Demon Master Venus and the sign of exaltation for Moon, the significator of feelings. It is, therefore, clear that in a material field, the mental strength and the intuitions required for activities for the purpose of material enjoyments in life are to be judged from the sign Taurus in the Zodiac and therefore from the second house in the natal chart.        

Justification for judging father from the ninth and the tenth houses in a natal chart

In a natal chart, the Ascendant and its lord signify the native. Therefore, according to astrological principles, the ninth house from the Ascendant signifies the origin and the fifth house the consequence of the native. In the Zodiac, the life cycle is assumed to start in Aries. Therefore, its origin is at Saggitarius and the consequence it Leo. Leo is fixed fiery sign of Rajas nature ruled by the Sun which carries the seed of the terrestrial life. This seed is manifested as life in the cardinal fiery sign of Tamas nature i.e. Aries through the intermediate stage of the dual fiery sign Saggitarius of Sattwik nature. Ninth house also signifies Guru i.e. Master, fate or fortune originated from the previous lives, religion, conscience etc. Religion signifies what maintains this huge creation of the universe and philosophically it also signifies the Supreme Lord or God. The word “Guru” means who removes the darkness of ignorance through sacrifice, devotion, conscience etc. which actually indicate God. As such, God is also termed as Supreme Father i.e. Who is the creator and the maintainer of this universe and the life cycle. Therefore, in this sense, ninth house signifies, apart from God, the father who gives birth to the native.

In an animal body, the seed of the new life is sowed by the father in the womb of the mother. For human beings, the mother is judged in a natal chart from the fourth house for a male being and the tenth house for a female being which in the Zodiac are represented by the signs Cancer and Capricorn respectively. Therefore, the seventh house from the fourth house is the tenth house or vice-verse which signifies the husband of the mother who in a normal case is the father of the native. Moon itself is the significator of mother while the lord of the sign Capricorn is Saturn signifying the Eternal Time which is responsible for the entire creation and destruction. And in cases where the mother marries for the second time, the father of the native is signified by the ninth house of its natal chart.

Therefore, judging father from the ninth and the tenth houses do not bear similarities in all cases. Ninth house signifies the Supreme origin of creation i.e. God as well as the earthly father in cases where the mother marries again after the birth of the native but otherwise, the tenth house also signifies the seed-giver father together with the ninth house also.  

Explanation for the destructive functions of the lords of the second & the seventh houses in a natal chart

In Astrology, longevity cum death is judged from the eighth house and its lord in a natal chart as also the eighth house counted from the eighth house i.e. the third house in a natal chart. The twelfth house counted from the eighth house i.e. the seventh house signified the loss of longevity and so also the twelfth house from the third house i.e. the second house. Therefore, the second and the seventh houses are designated as significators of death. Of the two, the malefic influence of the second house and its lord is more than that of the seventh house and its lord. Therefore, the second house and its lord are termed as chief significators of death or “Primary Maraka” while the seventh house and its lord are designated as “Secondary Maraka”. The astrological explanation for this is that the seventh house being the detrimental place of the Ascendant signifies decay of body while the second house for the same reason signifies decay of longevity. Therefore, a native born in a higher longevity range can continue even with a decaying and physically incapable body but a native born in a lower longevity range can face death with an otherwise sound health. Such examples are very common in our daily life. The astrological explanation for this is furnished below: -

In ancient scripts, it is said that the one of the factors influencing human longevity is the mode of living. Following pious i.e. Sattwik mode of living increases longevity while excessive material enjoyments reduce vitality of life resulting in death. In Astrology, Venus is the significator of material enjoyments which owns the signs Taurus and Libra which are respectively the second and the seventh sign of the Zodiac. The second house in a natal chart signifies accumulated wealth, ornaments, face and all its functions and the seventh house signifies lust, spouse, partner, environment etc. Taurus is fixed earthy sign of Rajas nature and Libra the cardinal airy sign of Tamas nature. Taurus is the negative or passive sign of Venus while Libra is its positive and active sign. Therefore, Venus of Taurus signifies self-centered material enjoyments while in Libra its desire for material enjoyment is much refined and involved with the environment but since both the signs signify material enjoyments and sensual pleasures, therefore both are damaging for longevity i.e. significator of death. In the solar system also, one of the chief enemies for the Sun, the origin of creation is Venus because Sun belongs to the creative group and Venus to the destructive group. Venus brings in death in guise of apparent pleasures. Consequently, in the Zodiac Taurus and Libra as well as their lord Venus are treated as significator of death. In accordance with this, the second and the seventh houses as also their lords in a natal chart are considered as Marakas for a native. Again, comparatively Taurus being the negative sign of Venus has the degree of destructivity much more than that of Libra together with lack of refined nature. On the contrary, Libra being the positive sign of Venus of airy nature has the refined characteristics and maintains good relation with environment.

From material view point, financial strength is considered as the most powerful in the present era. A sound financial capacity can bring all sorts of material enjoyments and power to a native. But as it is said, too much of anything brings destruction. Therefore, material enjoyments including sensual pleasures and influence over the environment earned in lieu of money ultimately invite destruction and death. Therefore, of the two maraka places viz. the second and the seventh houses in a natal chart, the second house is more destructive. Again, the second house signifies face and its functions viz. intaking of food and delivery of speeches. Therefore, intaking of harmful food in quality and quantity and delivery of unpleasing words to others creating enemy result in huge loses and ultimately death. Moreover, the second house signifying accumulated wealth is likely to create many enemies and causes huge loss and ultimately death. Therefore, viewed in total, it may be said that the malefic nature of the second house and its lord is more than that of the seventh house and its lord. As such, the second house is termed as primary maraka and the seventh house the secondary one.

Further in Astrology, a word “Karmayu” is used to signify the life span which a native has to pass through till the completion of the deeds the native has to perform in the present birth even if the native crosses over the life span calculated mathematically according to Astrology. In a natal chart, work is judged from the tenth house which in the zodiac is the tenth sign Capricorn, cardinal earthy sign of Tamas nature, the negative field of the ruler Saturn. The success of job is judged from the eleventh house counted from the tenth house i.e. the eighth house of the natal chart which is again the house of longevity cum death. In the Zodiac, it is the sign Scorpio. Since Saturn signifies hermits and servants, therefore by virtue of devoted activities without any personal desires increase longevity. Again, the fifth house counted from the tenth house is the second house while the tenth house counted from the tenth house i.e. the seventh house signifies the highest expression of activities which means these two are respectively the primary and the secondary Maraka places for the natal chart. In the Zodiac, the lords of the corresponding two signs viz. Taurus and Libra is Venus which is an intimate friend of Saturn. Therefore, good and devoted activities signified by the tenth sign Capricorn influence beneficially the two signs Taurus and Libra thereby reducing their malefic natures. The same argument holds for any natal chart.

In fine, it may therefore be concluded that the second and the seventh houses and their lords in a natal chart are destructive for a native of which is the second house is more harmful, but following a pious living and performing good and devoted activities reduce the Maraka nature of the two. 

     

Financial success without the development of the surroundings is not possible - astrological explanation

In a natal chart, financial success is judged from the eleventh house and the seventh house signifies spouse, partner, business and the entire environment excluding the self. In the Zodiac, the respective signs are Aquarius and Libra. Aquarius is fixed airy sign of Rajas nature ruled by Saturn while Libra is cardinal airy sign of Tamas nature ruled by Venus. In the astrological classification, Venus and Saturn are intimate friends to each other. The fifth sign counted from Libra is Aquarius i.e. Aquarius signifies the consequence of Libra which means the environment determines the income or financial success. Therefore, if the seventh house in a natal chart or the sign Libra be strong and beneficially disposed and without any influence of malefics, it will result in the financial success of the native. In other words, the seventh house or its lord signifying the environment is the determining factor of financial success of a native. It is also feasible from common-sense that the source of income of a native is his transaction with the environment in every aspect which if be benefic for the native adds to a degree to the income of the native. On the other hand, if the seventh house or its lord or the significator of the seventh house or the sign Libra be weak and afflicted by malefics, it consequently weakens the eleventh house also. Therefore, under the influence of other planets, if the financial gain happens for a certain period of time, ultimately it does not last for long due to the weakness of the eleventh house etc. In the practical case also, it is seen that in case of weakness of the environment, the field of earning for the native gradually shrinks and ultimately becomes totally closed resulting in ultimate financial hazards for the native. Therefore, astrologically it is totally agreed that without the development of the environment, the financial success of a native can not happen permanently.  

Astrology – in dispute, disregard and misconception

Origin of dispute - dispute actually owes its origin to misconception and practices going on with this subject in human life. The latter is actually the primary source of the dispute. Astrology is practiced and cultured by different classes of people which may be categorized in the following manner: -

1. Those who consider Astrology as something much, much above the scope of modern science and something lying above human rationality because of its presumed occult nature. They are not ready to accept anything which is not supported by some ancient scriptures without taking into account that the relevant scriptures might have been lost or destroyed in course of time or not conceived at all by the ancients in view of the present spheres of life.
2. At the opposite pole is lying the second group of people who project themselves to have scientific outlook which does not permit anything beyond their conception of limited jurisdiction. They think that inclusion of Astrology in the realm of science would highly degrade the discipline of science. Such an idea may be considered equivalent to the attempt of some blind people to realize the shape of an elephant with the help of touch at different organs of the elephant by different blind persons. In fact, the very conception of science is totally misinterpreted by these so-called scientists or better be called as pseudo-scientists. In the nature, every phenomenon is related with every other phenomenon through certain links. The very task of science is to explore these yet unknown links on the basis of which prediction may be made for yet other unknown phenomena in nature or to create in the laboratory newer events yet not-existing in nature. In this context, it may be recalled that some hundred years before Chemistry was not given the status of science but the idea has been totally changed in later ages through the consistent and bold efforts of some scientists as the result of which Chemistry was later given the status or dignity of a very important discipline of science. Now, let us consider the case of Astrology. It was observed either through statistical data or through the yogic insight of the devoted sages in the earlier era that some similar combinations of planets and constellations in the Zodiac may be linked with the similar nature of events in different spheres of life for different individuals. Such results were tabulated in their astrological works and were subsequently elaborated and modified by latter astrologers. Naturally, such relations are sufficient to draw the attention of inquisitive mind to explore these unknown links and this is the task of a true scientist who should never reject the idea of these inherent links without test out of his personal belief or biased prejudice. It should be kept in mind that if acceptance of some idea without test be unscientific, the same is equally true for rejection of the same without test and this is more so, when instead of any ordinary people, it happens through some so-called persons claimed to have scientific outlook but in reality better be called as pseudo-scientists. It is funnier to note that such neglecting outlook is continuing in the present era designated as the age of science and not in the earlier centuries of ignorance and conservative ideas. In a word, it may be uttered that science is being molested in this age even termed as the age of science in the same manner as was done in much earlier ages so far as the subject Astrology is concerned.       
3. The third category includes people who exploit Astrology for commercial purpose such as sale of Gems, Herbal roots, Metals, performance of rituals etc. in lieu of huge amount of money which yield no fruitful result for the public and which in turn gives rise to disbelief in Astrology of the public in general.
4. The last category comprise of those who with the help of some popular books on astrology available in the market make predictions in their personal areas and when majority of these prove to be false, the concerned people lose their belief in Astrology.

But our allegation is not for such common people or commercial persons or for self advertised King or Emperor of Astrology because in this era, the usual practice is to cheat others in every sphere of life taking advantage of ignorance of the customers from which these persons are not excluded. But our allegation is against those who pose to project themselves as scientific minded or scientists but having no scientific outlook rather having obsession in personal belief or inclination having no logical and rational views. The chief objections raised by these pseudo-scientific people against Astrology are: -

1. Most of the predictions made by even the eminent astrologers practicing in market have been proved to be false.
2. Many eminent scientists do not believe in Astrology.
3. The discipline Astrology includes a number of ideas which are wrong in view of Astronomy such as considering the Sun, the Moon, the two nodal points termed as Dragon’s Head and Tail as planets, excluding the planets Uranus, Neptune, Pluto etc. from the arena of Astrology.
4. The very basis of Astrology is unscientific because the planets remaining far- far away from the Earth can in no way influence the human life or other terrestrial phenomena.
5. The very mechanism of such planetary influence is obscure or better be called as having no base at all.

These objections have been dealt with in details in my works titled “Disputed Astrology - the neglected Mother” which has already been displayed in this blog and therefore requires no repetition here. The interested readers may kindly consult the same. Regarding the objection no. 4 above, argument was placed therein on the basis of “Theory of Relativity”. To elaborate the idea, let us consider a creature living in water which has its view limited on the surface of water only and not extended above or below. It is now assumed that a small stick with both ends tapering is gradually immersed in the water. This will appear to that creature as a point originating from nothing and then gradually increasing in a circle until it reaches its maximum when in reality the stick is halfway immersed. Thereafter, the circle starts diminishing in circumference until it again reduces to a point and thereafter vanishes from the world of the creature when actually the stick is totally immersed in water. This happens due to the limitation of the creature’s view extended on the two dimensional surface although in reality the stick was neither originated from nothing nor vanished, but has its position changed with respect to the third dimension. The same happens in case of creatures like human being or sub-human group animals who have their views limited in three dimensional world and not extended in the fourth dimension i.e. Time. Drawing a parallelism, it can be inferred that when a baby takes birth, gradually grows older and ultimately dies, the matter is simply the change of position of each living being with respect to the fourth dimension i.e. Time. In other words, the concerned being has simply changed its position with respect to Time i.e. the entire episode was already existing in the four dimensional world i.e. the fact was predetermined. This constitutes the very basis of Astrology in view of Modern Physics.

Now the question arises what may be the mechanism of this planetary influences upon the human being. In this respect, difference of opinion exists among the astrologers and it is attributed in a vague manner to the cosmic rays. Particularly, the difference prevails among the oriental and western scholars. In the modern oriental culture perhaps the most important or better be called the only personality who studied the subject in a truly scientific outlook is Jyoti Vachaspati and in the western world, perhaps the only scientist who did the same job is Percy Seymour, an eminent astronomer of UK. But the limitations of the former is probably not correlating the oriental ideas with the modern western science while that of the latter was on the other hand lack of oriental astrological ideas. We shall discuss this stepwise -                       

Explanation for the importance of the Sun and the Mercury in working life

Astrology is based on the theory of reincarnation and that of deeds. According to this, each individual soul which is but a fraction of the Supreme Soul proceeds through different activities in innumerable births for being united with its origin when the individual soul realizes the sovereign authority of Shree Basudev i.e. Lord Krishna. This gradual progress of each individual depends on the activities in successive births. According to modern physics, every object or living being is but an instantaneous projection of a wave bounded by space and time and the amplitude of this wave depends on its internal energy. In our solar system, the origin of creation is the Sun which is the significator of the soul in Astrology. From the position of the Sun in a natal chart, information regarding the plane in the space from which the soul descended in the present birth can be obtained. Since the progress of the individual soul depends on the present deeds, therefore to judge the activities of the native in the present birth, the deposition of the Sun should better be taken as Ascendant. Further, the affinity for a native towards some specific type of job is also to be determined with the closely related planet or planets with the Sun. In The Shreemadbhagabadgeeta it has been uttered by the Lord Shree Krishna “no body can remain idle even for a single moment since the natural instincts in a human being compel him to do work according to his inherent inclination” (Shreemadbhagabadgeeta, Chapter 3, Karmayoga, Shloka 5). This means that an individual opts for activities which are in harmony with the inborn characteristics of the native. In Astrology, the significator of work is Mercury which is the ruler of the third and the sixth signs of the Zodiac viz. Gemini and Virgo respectively. Gemini signifies common-sense while Virgo signifies the complexes derived from natural instincts. Virgo being the ninth sign counted from Capricorn, the tenth sign in the Zodiac representing work signifies the origin of all activities. In other words, activities are performed out of natural instincts since to judge the activities of a native, it is necessary to analyze his complexes or instincts and therefore the deposition and the strength of Mercury are also to be judged for determining the type of work he gets involved in. It is interesting to note that in the planetary kingdom, Sun is said to be the King and Mercury the Prince. Since royal instructions are carried out through the intermediary of the Prince; therefore, for the progress of the soul the preferred activities are conducted via Mercury, the Prince. Again, according to Biology, the nerve system in the human body controls the activities of the native. The nerve system is signified chiefly by Mercury and the origin of the entire nerve system is the brain signified by the Sun. Therefore, the instructions made by the brain are communicated through the innumerable nerves of the body. Therefore, in a natal chart, the deposition and the strength of Mercury determine the type of work which will be preferred by the native. Therefore, in the working life of a native, the Sun and the Mercury play the most important roles.

Analysis for the mutual relations between Moon and Mercury

According to Hindu Mythology, the illegal son of Moon is Mercury. According to astrological principles, Mercury is not the enemy of Moon but the reverse is not true i.e. Moon is described as the enemy of Mercury. The Hindu Mythology may be explained as Moon being the father of Mercury bears no enmity for the son out of paternal affection but Mercury bears an enmity or adverse outlook for Moon because of his giving the illegal birth of Mercury. According to astrological principles, Moon signifies the upper layer of mind related with wild emotions whereas Mercury signifies common-sense, child like simplicity and inquisitiveness, rationality, analytical power etc. For any successful and honest effort in life, emotion is extremely necessary but it must be balanced by material rationality; otherwise unbalanced blind emotion is very likely to result in destruction. Therefore, it is clear that emotion must be balanced with rationality derived from Sattwik sense

In the Zodiac, Moon rules over the sign Cancer, the cardinal watery sign of Tamas nature. And of the two signs ruled by Mercury, the third sign of the Zodiac is Gemini, dual airy sign of Sattwik nature while the sixth sign Virgo is dual earthy sign of Sattwik nature. Water and Earth are quite in harmony from the elemental point of view but this is not so for Water and Air. As such, the relation between the signs Cancer and Virgo is third/eleventh i.e. mutually helping but the same between Cancer and Gemini is second/twelfth i.e. is an unfavorable one. In explanation, it may be said that emotion and material rationality are mutually helpful for their expression but the same is not true, rather damaging for each other in the relation between childish inquisitiveness and emotion, because in that case if the childish queries be overshadowed by emotion, it may invite troubles for the native and also for the environment.

In Astrological classification of planets, strong Moon is creative while weak Moon and Mercury are destructive. Therefore, excessiveness of emotion due to strong Moon is damaging for the rationality of Mercury belonging to destructive group but when emotion is diminished due to the influence of weak Moon, it is controllable by intelligence and rationality of Mercury. In other words, weak Moon and Mercury belonging to the same destructive group become mutually helpful for each other.  

Analysis for the mutual relations of the signs owned by Jupiter & Venus

The second and the seventh signs of the Zodiac viz. Taurus and Libra are owned by Venus, the Master of the Demons while the ninth and the twelfth signs viz. Saggitarius and Pisces are owned by Jupiter, the Master of the Deities. Taurus is the fixed earthy sign of Rajas nature while Libra is cardinal airy sign of Tamas nature. Saggitarius is dual fiery sign of Sattwik nature while Pisces is dual watery sign of Sattwik nature. Taurus and Saggitarius bear a sixth/eighth relation with each other while Taurus and Pisces bear the third/eleventh relation with each other. The same are the cases between Libra and Pisces and also between Libra and Saggitarius respectively. Of these, the sixth/eighth relation is the worst of all while the third/eleventh relation is benefic to a large extent. Again, the two signs owned by Venus are in mutual sixth/eighth relation while the two owned by Jupiter are in mutual fourth/tenth or in angular relation. Further, Libra is positive male sign of Venus while Taurus negative female sign. Similar are the cases with Saggitarius and Pisces respectively owned by Jupiter. It is, therefore, clear that the two positive signs owned by Jupiter and Venus bear mutually third/eleventh relation and so also the same between their negative signs. But a malefic sixth/eighth relation exists between the positive sign of one and the negative of the other. It is also to be noted in particular that the sign of exaltation for Venus, the Master of Demons is in the negative sign Pisces owned by Jupiter, the Master of the Deities.

In Astrology, Jupiter and Venus indicate two opposite streams of life. In Jupiter, all characteristics of Sattwa Guna are present. He is the significator of self realization and sublimation of mind. On the other hand, Venus teaches his disciples the mode of life of material enjoyments relating to Tamasik and Rajasik planes. In the first case, Venus teaches education of material world and in the second case, he teaches to maintain life style of pure material enjoyments. Contrarily, Jupiter of Saggitarius is the significator of Kshatra Shakti (i.e. activity of warrior) combined with sublimation of consciousness towards higher level. The sixth sign from Saggitarius is the negative sign of Venus i.e. Taurus while the eleventh sign is the positive field of Venus i.e. Libra. It implies that material enjoyments of Taurus stand in the way of sublimation of consciousness while the culture of arts and sciences signified by Libra are helpful for the same. Therefore, the sixth/eighth relation between Saggitarius and Taurus and the third/eleventh relation between Saggitarius and Libra are quite justified. This is also supported by the fact that for spreading of fire earth is an obstacle but air is helpful.

Again, eighth sign from Taurus and the third sign from Libra is Saggitarius. Its implication is that mental sublimation starts only after the end of desire for material enjoyments and the real valour of material intelligence signified by Libra is actually the strength of soul in the sublimed form. Therefore, eighth position of Saggitarius from Taurus and the third from Libra are quite justified.   

Again, third sign from Pisces is Taurus and eighth sign Libra. The twelfth sign Pisces signifies emancipation from complexes i.e. Moksha. Third house signifies courage, valour etc. The second sign Taurus ruled by Venus is the significator of wealth and material enjoyments and as such is the primary maraka. Naturally, the question arises why the primary maraka sign Taurus signifies courage and strength of Moksha. The significance of this is that wealth and material enjoyments become maraka for human being moved by complexes which lead the native to death. But for a native, free from all complexes, the accumulated wealth is expended for the welfare of others and therefore wealth instead of being maraka becomes the source of strength for such a native. This explains philosophically the position of Taurus as the third sign counted from Pisces. On the other hand, the eleventh sign from the earthy sign Taurus is the watery sign Pisces which signifies that the earthy sign Taurus becomes more fertile with the help of watery sign Pisces leading to its success and thus these two signs are mutually helpful in respect of elements.

But the eighth sign from Pisces is Libra, the positive sign of Venus which is the significator of culture of art, science etc. leading to the development of intelligence because of being cardinal airy in nature. But the eighth house being the significator of obstructions, Libra is not helpful for the functioning of Pisces. Primarily, it may be said that Pisces and Libra are respectively watery and airy in nature and solubility of air in water is very little i.e. these are elementally mismatching. Philosophically, Pisces signifies Moksha where the individual soul being free from all complexes rests in eternal Sattwik amusements with the Supreme Soul which is a matter of deep feelings of higher level. The dual nature of Pisces signifies the both way pleasures of the individual and the Supreme Soul. At this level, there is no place for material Science and Arts. The mutual interactions arising out of such cultures are considered totally obstructive for the characteristics of Pisces. Contrarily, the sixth sign from Libra is Pisces which implies that for the culture of material Science and Arts and intellect, the activities of psychic level are not at all helpful. Thus, the mutual sixth/eighth relation between Libra and Pisces is quite justified.

The two signs owned by Venus are Taurus and Libra. Taurus is the fixed earthy and negative sign of Rajas nature while Libra is the cardinal, airy and positive sign of Tamas nature. The second sign Taurus signifies accumulated wealth, the face of the body and all its functions. The seventh sign Libra signifies environment, spouse, business, partner, lust, physical pleasures etc. Venus of Taurus confines the native in self-centric material enjoyments while Venus of Libra provides the native with a tendency to enjoy contacts with the environment and also an intellectual mentality. Evidently, these characteristics of the two signs, although owned by the same Demon Master Venus are functionally opposite in nature and as such their mutual sixth/eighth relation is quite in harmony.
But the two signs Saggitarius and Pisces owned by Jupiter are in mutual angular relation which like planets in angle, are also helpful to each other. Fourth sign from Saggitarius is Pisces i.e. the place of happiness. Its significance is that consciousness being free from animalhood passes through manhood with a sacred subliming tendency to higher level. And in Pisces the individual soul and the Supreme Soul are in mutual recreation in opposite senses. Its philosophical significance is that the consciousness having a subliming tendency transits through different activities signified by the tenth sign Capricorn and receiving the results thereof signified by the eleventh sign Aquarius finds liberation from all complexes and thereby rests in Sattwik happiness through self-realization and salvation. Again, the tenth sign counted from Pisces is Saggitarius which being the ninth sign of the Zodiac signifies religion, conscience, wisdom etc. and the tenth house from any Bhava signifies the highest manifestation of that Bhava. Therefore, an individual soul being liberated from all complexes in Pisces expresses itself in religious work for the good of the human being and for the continuance of the Creation. These two signs being Sattwik in nature result in unadulterated happiness arising out of salvation. Therefore, the mutual fourth/tenth relation between these two signs owned by the “Master” of the Deities Jupiter is quite in harmony with their characteristics.         

Analysis for the mutual relations of the sign Cancer with Aries and Scorpio

The fourth sign of the Zodiac is Cancer, cardinal watery sign of Tamas nature. The eighth sign Scorpio is fixed watery sign of Rajas nature while the first sign Aries is cardinal fiery sign of Tamas nature. Scorpio is the fifth sign and Aries the tenth sign counted from Cancer i.e. with respect to Cancer Aries and Scorpio form angular-trinal relation which is a “Raj Yoga”. The lord of Cancer is Moon which rules over mental feelings, domestic happiness, mother, upper layer of mind, all liquids etc. The fourth house signifies mother, home, happiness, mind, tour etc. The fifth sign from any Bhava signifies the consequence of that Bhava while the tenth Bhava signifies the highest manifestation of the characteristics designated by that Bhava. The fifth house also signifies offspring, affection, love, regards, intelligence, talent, deeper layer of mind, creativity etc. The sign Cancer as well as its lord Moon is the significator of mother in Astrology. The consequence of motherhood is offspring and the highest expression of motherhood is also through creation of life for which are required energy in fiery form and watery part. The formation of a Zygote in the mother’s womb requires the union of an egg-cell in the mother’s ovary with the spermatozoa of father. In an able female body, an egg-cell from the ovary comes out at regular intervals for combination with an active male seed, but in case it is not possible the egg-cell is itself destroyed and comes out as menstrual discharge. In Astrology, the significators responsible for this occurrence are Moon and Mars which may lead to the birth of an offspring in suitable relation on the one hand and to infertility of the mother in adverse relation of the two on the othe

The fourth house, the fourth sign Cancer and its lord Moon also signify mind and happiness. In Cancer, the state of mind is like highly wavy ocean while in Scorpio being fixed watery sign, mind is stable, calm and without any upheaval. Again, the ultimate consequence of worldly happiness lies in the eternal peace of death signified by the eighth sign Scorpio which is also being the significator of all mysterious affairs symbolizes the latent form of the egg-cell for fertilization in combination with an able spermatozoa to form the life signified by the first sign Aries. Therefore, the selection of Mars as the lords of the fifth and tenth signs counted from Cancer is quite justified. Such a fifth-tenth relation forms a “Raj Yoga’ on the one hand and also makes Mars debilated in Cancer because its fiery nature gets extinguished in the wavy water of the ocean signified by Cancer. This is also due to the fact that the characteristics of Cancer viz. soft feelings of mind, affection, calm nature etc. are not befitting to express the egoistic, harsh and rough nature of Mars. For this reason, Mars is debilated in Cancer for disharmony of elements. A suitable and helpful relation between Moon and Mars develops the menstrual functions in female body while in an adverse relation; it gives rise to many physical and mental troubles and even infertility.

            

Analysis for the mutual relations of the signs owned by Mercury and Jupiter

In the Zodiac, Mercury rules over the signs Gemini and Virgo while for Jupiter, these are Saggitarius and Pisces. All the four signs are dual in nature of Sattwa Guna but Gemini is airy in nature, Virgo earthy, Saggitarius fiery and Pisces watery. The elements fire and air being helpful for each other, the positions of the two signs Gemini and Saggitarius in mutual seventh relation is justified. Similar is the case with Virgo and Pisces in mutual seventh relation being earthy and watery respectively. Again, according to astrological principles, these four signs remain in mutual angular relation as the result of which they help one other through exchange of energy.

Gemini being the third sign of the Zodiac signifies common-sense, inquisitiveness, valour, strength etc. while the ninth sign Saggitarius signifies wisdom, religious consciousness, sublimation and depth of mind etc. Mercury is designated as child planet as well as prince in the planetary kingdom since it is closest to the king Sun, both physically and functionally. Since inquisitiveness is maximum in a child, therefore selection of Mercury as the lord of the third sign Gemini is quite justified. The third sign also signifies arm strength because the prince is supposed to have it in full. But on the other hand, a proverb says that strength of intelligence is maximum rather than the arm strength and the same is also signified by the third sign as well as Mercury. Again, all sorts of queries and inquisitiveness when satisfied i.e. find their ends, it is wisdom signified by Jupiter and the ninth sign Saggitarius evolves. This is quite in accordance with the astrological principles that the seventh sign counted from any Bhava is the house of detriment for the characteristics of that Bhava. Consequently, this leads to the sublimation of consciousness as is signified by the symbol of the sign Saggitarius. Therefore, the relation of the signs Gemini and Saggitarius in opposition to each other is quite justified.

The fourth sign counted from Gemini is Virgo which being the sixth sign of the Zodiac signifies complexes, passions, material rationality, job instincts etc. In this sign, the common-sense of Gemini gets matured in its nearest angle i.e. fourth house; together with this, the passions latent in the child have evolved in the form of job instincts. It means that this sign Virgo is also controlled by Mercury because in this sign, the first half of life cycle is completed. As such, Mercury has evolved from the child to the youth and therefore is closer to the king or the father signified by Sun rather than in Gemini.

The seventh sign counted from Saggitarius is Gemini and the tenth is Virgo. The queries and inquisitiveness are ended in the wisdom of Saggitarius. Similarly, the material rationality combined with Sattwik instincts and complexes of Virgo are concentrated in the form of wisdom of Saggitarius, the first angle counted from Virgo and on this basis Dharma or religion which is the force of maintenance of the Creation is evolved in Saggitarius. Thus, the characteristics of Saggitarius viz. religion, conscience, wisdom, Guru or the Master etc. as signified by Jupiter, the mater of the Deities are justified.

The twelfth sign of the Zodiac is Pisces, dual watery sign of Sattwa Guna. It is the tenth sign from Gemini, seventh sign from Virgo and the fourth sign from Saggitarius. The twelfth house in a natal chart signifies bed comforts, sacrifice, Moksha or liberation from complexes. Pisces is signified by a pair of fishes swimming in opposite directions in the depth of a river which means the actions and reactions of two opposite forces leading to continuous conflicts in the Creation giving rise to the terrestrial phenomenon. Being the tenth sign of Gemini, the common-sense and inquisitiveness of Mercury find the highest expression in Pisces. Since the highest form of queries is in self realization, therefore the lord of Pisces should be Jupiter. Again, being the seventh sign from Virgo, the sign Pisces is characterized by the detriment of physical pleasures, complexes, materialistic rationality etc. which is actually the trait of Moksha because when complexes and desires for material enjoyments are totally satisfied, the native experiences the self realization leading to Moksha. So, in this respect also the lordship of Jupiter for Pisces is justified. Further, counted from Saggitarius, Pisces is the fourth sign which signifies happiness. This implies that sense of religion, conscience, wisdom etc. manifested in Saggitarius actually find their real place of pleasure through liberation from complexes signified by Pisces. The sublimed consciousness manifested in dual, fiery and Sattwik Saggitarius remains in peace of rest in two opposing waves of life and death in the depth of water signified by Pisces. In other words, Pisces signifies the best place of peace for the wisdom of Jupiter signified in Saggitarius.

Therefore, it is seen that in order of sequence the two signs Gemini and Virgo of the first half of Zodiac are ruled by Mercury while Saggitarius and Pisces of the second half are ruled by Jupiter. Its implication is in the start of life cycle expressed in Aries, the queries and inquisitiveness of child Mercury are converted into wisdom and conscience of middle-aged Jupiter. Similarly, the complexes and instincts combined with materialistic rationality developed in the young Mercury of Virgo are ended in the liberation from complexes leading to Moksha signified by the old Master of Deities viz. Jupiter as the lord of Pisces.

It is to be noted that all these four signs are dual and Sattwik in nature. This signifies that characteristics manifested in these four signs are developed due to the interactions of two opposite forces to maintain the Creation resulting in Sattwik pleasure or happiness.

Again, as is normal in the Zodiac, the fiery and the airy signs are in the mutual seventh position and similar is the case with the earthy and watery signs. It signifies that for spreading of fire, assistance of air is essential and similarly to increase the fertility of earth, water is essential. Accordingly, for the progress of wisdom queries and inquisitiveness are essential and the wisdom acquired in one birth reappears as common-sense in the following incarnation according to the doctrine of deeds and reincarnation. In other words, the fiery and the airy signs are mutually helpful for any birth. Similarly, the complexes combined with sensuality and Sattwik material senses require liberation from complexes for their successful attainment. Therefore, the earthy qualities manifested in Virgo require the help of water of the sign Pisces signifying Moksha for best utilization. Therefore, it appears from the above considerations that these four signs viz. Gemini, Virgo, Saggitarius and Pisces are justifiably located in mutual quadrants in the Zodiac.    

   

Analysis of the relations of Venus as the lord of the signs Taurus and Libra with Aries and Scorpio in the Zodiac

In Astrology, life cycle is assumed to start in the sign Aries, cardinal fiery sign of Tamas nature ruled by Mars, the significator of youth and activity, the god of which is “Kartika”, the military commander of the deities who is described as confirmed bachelor and therefore designated as “Kumara”. Energy takes the living physical form in Aries. To maintain the Creation, the continuance of this physical body is required through reproduction and for this the bachelorship of Mars is obstructive. For the growth of physical body, food is essential for which the necessary organ in the body is the mouth which is judged from the second house in a natal chart. The second house also signifies wealth which is necessary for enjoyments of life. Again, for reproductive purpose to continue the Creation, lust is essential. Therefore, for the growth of physical body and reproduction, what is required is affinity or attachment to physical pleasures. In the planetary kingdom, this is signified by Venus, the Master of the Demons in Hindu Mythology who teaches his disciples i.e. the demons this lesson of material enjoyments. Of the two, intaking of food helps the growth of body while lust destroys it. Therefore, food taking is of Rajas nature while lust is of Tamas nature. In accordance with this, the second sign of the Zodiac i.e. Taurus is of Rajas nature while the seventh sign Libra of Tamas natu

Again, these two functions are helpful for maintaining the Creation, but their excessive usages bring forth death. Of the two, second house signifying wealth and food make the fulfillment of lust and physical pleasures possible. As such, the second house i.e. the sign Taurus in the Zodiac and the seventh house i.e. the sign Libra are designated as primary and secondary maraka respectively.

According to Hindu Mythology, the aim of Venus as the Master of the Demons is to make his disciples ruling over the deities and for this the most essential is to damage the defence of the deities. In the planetary kingdom, Mars as the warrior planet is entrusted with this responsibility of defence and therefore it is very natural that the purpose of the Master of the Demons i.e. Venus will be to engage Mars in all physical pleasures of enjoyments in order to destroy its activities and for this reason, the second and the seventh signs counted from Aries i.e. the signs Taurus and Libra respectively are ruled by Venus.

On the contrary, the seventh and the twelfth signs counted from Scorpio, the second sign ruled by Mars are respectively Taurus and Libra ruled by Venus. Scorpio is the eighth sign of the Zodiac, fixed watery sign of Rajas nature wherein are judged longevity i.e. death, all secrecy of body and mind, sleeping stage wherein life energy remains latent in coiled form. The seventh sign Libra of the Zodiac signifying decay of body due to physical enjoyments which ultimately bring in death. But even after the destruction of the body, the soul remains in subtle body till the next birth. But before that the physical enjoyments due to the unfilled desires of the soul in the previous births remain beyond its reach. Since the second sign Taurus signifies physical enjoyments and the seventh sign Libra signifies lust, therefore, the selection of these two signs as the seventh and twelfth house counted from Scorpio is quite justified. Again, the significator of vital energy of life is Mars and during the life time, this energy spreads itself in various ways; therefore the sign Aries ruled by active Mars is described as cardinal fiery sign of Tamas nature but after death, this latent energy of the departed soul remains in sleeping stage which means the life energy of Mars setting aside its active fiery nature remains in condensed form of liquid and as such the lord of the eighth sign, fixed watery sign of Rajas nature signifying all mysterious affairs, longevity i.e. death is justifiably attributed to Mars.

Mutual relation between the two signs Aries and Scorpio in the Zodiac

Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac where the life cycle of the individual soul starts. The latent energy of the soul is expressed in matter and life in this sign. Therefore, it is described as cardinal fiery in nature having active and gradually expanding characteristics and since it is the first stage of creation, it is described as being Tamasik in nature. In this sign, all other characteristics except those of life only are absent. Therefore, Aries is described as cardinal fiery sign of Tamas nature and therefore it is ruled by the warrior planet Mars signifying the energetic activity of youth and the characteristics of Mars being fully expressed here, it is designated as the active field of Mars.   

After death, the physical body is destroyed and the individual soul remains latent with the life seed inherent in it. The best place of secrecy is fixed water at extreme depth. The eighth house signifies the secret most subject of life i.e. death and therefore all secret affairs relating to body, mind and others are judged from the eighth house. The eighth sign of the Zodiac is Scorpio, fixed watery sign of Rajas nature wherein the soul remains at rest with the achievements of previous lives in the form of seed. It remains in passive form here seeking for the chance of reincarnation. As such, the soul energy in the coiled form of “Kula Kundalini” remains as if in sleeping mode. Since, life and death, aroused and sleeping stage, the active and passive forms of energy, Tamas and Rajas nature, cardinal and fixed modes, fire and water etc. are totally opposing to each other, therefore the best antagonistic relation in Astrology i.e. the sixth/eighth relation exists between the signs Aries and Scorpio in the Zodiac.

Mool Trikona signs for Rahu and Ketu

The signs Aquarius and Leo are described as the Mool Trikona places in the Zodiac for Rahu and Ketu respectively. Aquarius is fixed airy sign of Rajas nature ruled by Saturn. Being the eleventh sign in the Zodiac, it signifies financial income, success, enemy’s enemy i.e. friends etc. Again, Leo, the fifth sign in the Zodiac, is fixed fiery sign of Rajas nature ruled by the Sun signifying liver, a part of heart, love, genius, fame, offspring, imagination, creative faculty etc.    

Since Saturn and Rahu have many characteristics in common, they are described as very good friends to each other. The role of Rahu is very important to attain material success. Aquarius is the fifth sign counted from Libra and the tenth sign counted from Taurus. Libra being the seventh sign of the Zodiac signifies physical pleasures, lust, business, practical intelligence etc. Therefore, the sign Aquarius signifies the success of the material enjoyments in Libra and ultimately the spiritual attainment as the final consequence of material enjoyments. Being the tenth sign counted from Taurus, Aquarius also signifies achievement of the highest material enjoyments. In Hindu Mythology, Rahu is described as cut-off head of the Demon whose thirst for nectar was not satisfied and as the result the Demon moves hither and thither to satisfy his unfulfilled pleasures. Consequently, the sign Aquarius, the fixed airy sign of Rajas nature wherein the seed for spiritual consciousness is latent due to the rulership of the hermit planet Saturn is the place where Rahu finds the nectar it is searching for. As such, the selection of the sign Aquarius as the Mool Trikona place for Rahu is quite justified. Again, in terms of physics Saturn signifies the violet region of the solar spectrum and Rahu the ultra-violet region. Therefore, the selection of the sign Aquarius ruled by Saturn as the Mool Trikona place for Rahu finds justification from this angle also.   

Leo, the fixed fiery sign of Rajas nature ruled by the Sun is the fifth sign of the Zodiac. This sign is composed of the whole of the constellations Mogha and Purvaphalguni and one quarter of Uttarphalguni. The sign being fixed fiery in nature, it has within itself the seed of creation but creation is not done here because for this, mobility or activity of fire is required which is inherent in the cardinal fiery sign Aries. Leo being of Rajas nature tends to express itself in many ways. The fifth house signifies liver, belly, the lower part of heart, fame, talent, offspring, imagination, creative capacity etc. In other words, this sign signifies all creative functions. Ketu signifies latent form of energy and is symbolized by a coiled snake which seeks for opportunity to exhibit its inherent activities i.e. the seed of active energy is latent in Ketu. In the optical spectrum, Ketu signifies infrared region. From this position, waves of further lower wave lengths are required to express the latent energy into creative activity. Before this transition, an interim stage has to be crossed by this latent energy which lies in the dual fiery sign Saggitarius. Therefore, these characteristics of Ketu being closely similar to those of the sign Leo, the selection of Leo as the Mool Trikona place for Ketu is quite justified.         

Signs of exaltation & debilation for Rahu and Ketu

There is a dispute regarding the signs of exaltation for Rahu and Ketu. In one opinion, these are said to be respectively Gemini and Saggitarius with Taurus and Scorpio being considered as the respective own signs. In another opinion, these two are considered in reverse way but in both opinions, the Mool Trikona signs are respectively Aquarius and Leo. However, in both opinions, it is accepted that Rahu is strong in Taurus, Gemini and Aquarius while Ketu is so in the respective seventh signs. Further, according to the sage Parashara, Rahu is also strong in Cancer, Leo and Virgo and therefore Ketu is so in the respective seventh signs. We shall now proceed to ascertain what sign should be designated as the place of exaltation for Rahu – Taurus or Gemini and so also the reverse for Ketu.

Taurus is the second sign of the Zodiac, fixed earthy sign of Rajas nature ruled by the Master of the Demons i.e. Venus of which it is the passive sign signifying material enjoyments. Being the second sign of the Zodiac, it is related to accumulated wealth, ornaments, face of the body and its all functions; moreover, it is the house of chief maraka because according to Hindu Philosophy excessive eating and other material enjoyments are the main roots of death. Rahu signifies totally uncontrolled lifestyle, selfishness, ever unsatisfied lust with which the characteristics of the sign Taurus and the second house in a natal chart are in harmony. Moreover, Taurus being owned by Venus, the Master of the Demons, it is very natural that the Demon Rahu will be strongest in its Master’s house.

On the contrary, Gemini is the third sign of the Zodiac, dual airy sign of Sattwik nature ruled by Mercury which is described as the child planet in the planetary kingdom. Mercury is characterized by childlike simplicity, irresistible inquisitiveness, flickering mindedness etc. The third house in a natal chart signifies common-sense, strength, establishment etc. Rahu being airy in nature has similarity with Gemini in respect of element but being ruled by Tamas and Rajas nature has also dissimilarity with Gemini. Again, the characteristics of third house in a natal chart as described above are in harmony with those of Rahu. Again, Mercury being the child planet, the pretension and shrewdness of Rahu can be more active in Gemini which is also further added due to the third house being termed as “Upachaya Kshetra” where the natural malefic planets become strong.

Therefore, it is clear from the above consideration that Rahu is strong both in Taurus and in Gemini, but due to the greater similarities of the characteristics of Rahu with the sign Taurus, it is more justified to consider this sign as that of exaltation for Rahu and therefore, the sign Gemini is justified to be accepted as its own sign.

Now, the case of Ketu is being analyzed. In a very simple judgment, it may be said that since Rahu and Ketu are spotted at the two opposite points of an axis therefore the sign of exaltation for Ketu should be Scorpio and Saggitarius, the own sign. It is now being justified analytically.

Scorpio, the eight sign of the Zodiac is fixed and watery of Rajas nature ruled by Mars, the warrior planet of which it is the passive field and therefore its activities are at the depth of mind. According to Hindu Mythology, Ketu is the beheaded corpse of the demon Rahu. As such it is lifeless, devoid of eyesight, sense, feelings etc. but energy is also inherent in any matter and so also Ketu which is the significator of intrinsic energy. The latent energy of soul as described to be coiled in the Kula Kundalini is signified by Ketu. Like this, latent intrinsic energy function of Ketu is also mysterious. An object lying in the depth of water at rest is not apparently visible from the surface. Similarly, activities of Ketu are also beyond the vision. But if this latent energy be made active by means of ascetic practice, the native can achieve his spiritual aim i.e. the latent Rajas nature of Ketu guised in the external Tamasik form can be aroused which is in harmony with the characteristics of sign Scorpio.

Again, the sign Saggitarius is dual fiery in nature of Satta Guna. Being the ninth sign of the Zodiac, it is the significator of religion, conscience, fate, wisdom etc. The sign is composed of three constellations, the whole of Moola and Purvashada and one quarter of Uttarashada. Of the three, Moola is ruled by Ketu which is signified by the bunch of Tree-roots which indicates that on of the characteristics of this constellation is searching habit for the root of any thing. The inherent spiritual consciousness underlying life energy is signified by Ketu. The sign Saggitarius is signified by a man, the lower part of whom is that of a house having arrows and bow in hands aiming towards a target in the upward direction. The inherent significance of this symbol is that the life energy starting at the animal stage gradually attains manhood and then runs to arrive at the highest target of godhood and the high speed is comparable to the energy of fire expressing itself in different flames. Since higher consciousness is the target of this gradual upward motion, the sign is of Sattwik nature. Ketu is also the significator of this element fire but there is more Tamasik nature in Ketu than Sattwik Bhava. Again, after death, the soul exists in subtle body till it is reincarnated in suitable environment according to the deeds in the previous births. Ketu being the significator of this inherent subtle body has also some similarity with the ninth sign Saggitarius but a comparison of the two signs in every aspect suggests that the traits of Ketu are more similar to those of the sign Scorpio which is therefore considered as the sign of exaltation for Ketu while the Saggitarius is described as being ruled by Ketu.

Explanation for the selection of the signs Libra & Aries as the respective signs of exaltation and debilation for Saturn

The seventh sign of the Zodiac is Libra, cardinal airy sign of Tamas nature ruled by Venus of which it is the active field. In the seventh house are judged the environment, partner, spouse, material desires, business etc.

The start line joining the signs Aries and Libra divides the Zodiac equally into two halves. Life started in Aries through seeding in matters finds its destruction of the body in the seventh sign Libra through material enjoyments. Libra is symbolized by a balance with which matter is weighed i.e. it is evaluated. Saturn is the ruler of the tenth and the eleventh signs of the Zodiac viz. Capricorn and Aquarius respectively. The tenth house signifies work while the eleventh the success. The highest expression of work signified by Capricorn is in the tenth sign counted from it i.e. Libra while the ninth sign counted from Aquarius being Libra is the origin of success.

Strong and unafflicted Saturn in the planetary kingdom is designated in Astrology as the hermit planet. Saturn is the significator of Eternal Time ruled by the goddess Dakshina Kali according to Hindi Tantra Shashtra. The true evaluation of activities of any living being is done in course of Time and the higher this evaluation, the more advancement the being makes in course of its progress in respect of purification for ultimate attainment of godhood. According to Hindu Philosophy, work should be without any expectation for results and for the good of others. Such work is the origin of true success of any native. As the lord of Capricorn and Aquarius, Saturn when posted in Libra fulfills both the purposes. Again, Libra being cardinal airy sign of Tamas nature, here the function of Saturn is on material basis with the progressive mind. With this criterion, Saturn in Libra helps a native to expand his activities in the environment. Saturn being the symbol of Eternal Time and being very slow planet, the evaluation of progressive work signified by Saturn is also very slowly in the scale of Time.

On the contrary, Aries is the cardinal fiery sign of Tamas nature ruled by Mars of which it is the active field. Life cycle started in Aries tends to expand itself vigorously around it like the flames of fire. Life in Aries is unbounded without any restriction as signified by the vigor of the youth and characterized by impetuosity. With this, the lord Mars tends to overcome all obstructions to establish him in the form of life. But Saturn is the slowest planet (excluding Herschel, Neptune and Pluto), very old and lame as described in Astrology but due to experiences gathered in life, Saturn attains matured intelligence and farsightedness in old age with an all round view. The rashness and hot-headedness of Mars are quite in disharmony with Saturn and the steps in any field made by Saturn are also very slow. This becomes apparent from the slow movement of a saturnine native who is also more active in the mental level rather than in physical level. In other words, the Saturnine characteristics are quite in contrary to those of the sign Aries. Therefore Saturn in Aries loses all its strength i.e. the selection of the sign Aries as the house of debilation for Saturn is quite justified. 

Explanation for the selection of the signs Pisces & Virgo as the respective signs of exaltation and debilation for Venus

In our solar system, the planets are astrologically divided into two groups viz. creative and destructive. In the second group planets included are weak Moon, Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Rahu. This means that Mercury and Venus belonging to the same group are friendly to each other. The two signs owned by Venus are Taurus and Libra while the same for Mercury are Gemini and Virgo. For the two signs of Venus, the two for Mercury are angular i.e. benefic but mixed with some evil effects. The same is true for the two signs of Mercury as well. Although, Mercury and Venus are both destructive in nature, Venus has the power to create new body at the cost of an old body which means that the destructive character of Venus has also some creative function as well. Venus is considered as the source of all hormonal secretions and this is expressed in the sign Taurus as being earthy in nature. The fifth sign counted from Taurus is Virgo which therefore signifies the consequence of the characteristics of Taurus. Virgo is symbolized by a virgin moving alone in a boat in water i.e. the sign is a symbol of virginity. Therefore, the hormones responsible for reproduction become ineffective in Virgo. Again, Mercury is described as child as well as impotent planet. Therefore, in this sign Venus appears to lose its creativity. Virgo is the sixth sign of the Zodiac of Sattwa guna and the sixth sign signifies the six instincts or “Ripus” as described in Hindu Philosophy. This means the sensual complexes become Sattwik in nature in this sign i.e. the lust of Venus of Rajas nature become inactive in this sign. Virgo is also the twelfth sign counted from Libra which is cardinal airy sign of Tamas nature signifying material desires and relation with environment. But in the symbol of the sign Virgo, the virgin is pictured alone where no other person is present. So, all these considerations indicate that in Virgo Venus loses all of its characteristics and as such it is justifiably described as the sign of debilation for Venus.

Therefore, according to normal principles of Astrology, the seventh sign counted from Virgo i.e. Pisces should be the sign of exaltation for Venus which is justified below.

Pisces is dual watery sign of Sattwik nature ruled by Jupiter of which it is the passive sign and the twelfth house in the Zodiac wherein are judged expenses, scarifies, Moksha i.e. liberation from all complexes etc. Venus as the lord of Taurus is the significator of accumulated wealth, all material pleasures etc. Pisces is the eleventh sign i.e. the house of success counted from Taurus. It signifies that the best utilization of accumulated wealth comes through scarifies for others. Pisces is also the sixth sign counted from Libra. The sixth as well as the eleventh houses are both described as “Upachaya” places which mean that both characteristics of Venus indicated by Taurus and Libra find their best expression in Pisces i.e. the best way of enjoying the life is through scarifies for others which has been uttered by the Rishishs in the Upanishadas “Teno Tyakteno Bhonjeetha” i.e. scarifies for others is the best way to enjoy life. Therefore, the sign of exaltation for Venus, the master of the Demons, preaching the ideas of material enjoyments is justifiably allotted to Pisces, the passive sign of the Jupiter, the Master of the Deities absorbed in meditation for the Supreme Lord.