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The 1st House - Ruler: Aries

Stands for: self, health, longevity, happiness, appearance, character, stature,


temperament, prosperity, disposition, nature, personality, vitality, & vigour, s
uccess or failure in attempts, general well being persons asking question, fame
( Sun & Houses 10 ), beginning of life, child hood, environment, physical body.
The 2nd House - Ruler: Taurus
Stands for: wealth, death, speech, family, vision, education, learning, right ey
e, self-acquisition, face, material welfare, second marriage, teacher, lawyers,
bankers, bonds, security, stock & shares, friends, documents, mortgages, negotia
ble & changeable assets, bank balance, gold, silver, ruby, pearls, money matters
, acquisition by self, effort, worldly attainments.
The 3rd House - Ruler: Gemini
Stands for: stamina, courage, longevity, younger brother, perseverance, short tr
avels, writings, relations, confusion of mind, vigor, pleasure, arms, servants,
good qualities, large undertakings, mistress, neighbors, brokerage, commissions,
ability, memory, mistress, intellect, interview, mental inclination, lower mind
for material advancement, inclination to study, change of residence, signing of
contracts or railway, papers, accounting, mathematics, editor, reporter, messen
ger, journalist, library, partition of property, printing press, communications,
post offices, letter boxes, telephone, telegraph, television, teleprint, airmai
l, architect, astrology, writer, post, journalism, correspondence, publishing.
The 4th House - Ruler: Cancer
Stands for: Mother, happiness, pro-perty (hereditary, landed, constructed) conve
yances, morel virtues (honesty and sincerity etc.), friends, education, peace of
mind, comforts, acquisitions, general welfare, fondness, masses, fame, intellig
ence, savings, cattle, agricultural grains, trade, weather, residence, tent, pav
ilion, false allegations, where stolen property is kept, fields, farms, orchards
, crops, mines, private affairs, secrets, secret life, in females nativity-sex li
fe, sangama & sateetavama, popularity.
The 5th House - Ruler: Leo
Stands for: Children, intelligence, wisdom, speculation, fame, positions, mind,
emotions, 1st conception, sudden wealth, good morals, father, foresight, memory,
enjoyment including sex, speculative tendency, flirtations and love affairs, go
od morals, deity, bhakti, knowledge of future service, publications, gains to wi
fe, festive occasions, sports, recreations entertainment, amusements, wifes partn
ers dance, opera, lottery, gambling, betting, cards, race horse, shares, stock ex
change, crossword puzzles, love affairs, religious mindedness, spiritual practic
es, rapes, society, romance, mantra siddhi, carnal pleasures.
The 6th House - Ruler: Virgo
Stands for: enemies, debts, diseases, misery, sorrows, wounds, worries, disappoi
ntments, illness, accidents, obstacles, scandals, mental, afflictions, injuries,
imprisonment, cruel actions, house of deficiency & wants, service, gains, menta
l stability, wood, timber, stone, instruments, hospitals, prisons, punishment, e
xecution of cruel orders, favorable result in competition, enemy of humanity, ce
nter of all six natural enemies of humanity viz., kama (lust), krodha (anger), l
obha (greed), moha (infatuation), ahankara ( arrogance), eerkha (jealousy), loss
in investment purchases made by partner, material prosperity, competition.
The 7th House - Ruler: Libra
Stands for: Wife, husband, death, sexual desires, marriage, foreign travels, chi
ldren, general happiness, business partner, cure of disease, relationship, litig
ation second wife, recovery of lost property, vital power, hernia, sexual diseas
es, sexual passion or union, diplomacy and honor in foreign country, trade and s
peculation, marital happiness, business tact, description of thief, foreign affa
irs, social interactions, partnership in business, social & official status.
The 8th House - Ruler: Scorpio
Stands for: disgrace, degradation, sorrow, debts, death & its cause, impediments
, longevity, legacies, gifts, unearned or hidden wealth, career, defeat, urinary
trouble, punishment from govt., fear, loss of money from debts, hidden wealth,
foreign travel, husbands relatives, mangalaya (forladies), accidents, delays, dej
ection, disappointment, loss, obstructions, intense mental worry, wickedness, si
n, killing a living being, wanderings, trouble to partners & brothers, mysticism
, undisclosed affairs, house of mystery, occult science, travels.
The 9th House - Ruler: Sagittarius
Stands for: Dharma, fortune, wealth, father, son, religion, diety ( religious fe
rvor), journeys, foreign travel, fame, higher mind-wisdom, sudden prosperity, we
alth by way of patrimony, moral standards, virtues, gifts (daan), prosperity, ch
arity, luck, husbands fortune, issue in a female horoscope, faith, legal, charita
ble & religious professions, preceptors, teachers, sacrifices, pilgrimage, resea
rch, invention, discovery, exploration, methodical meditation, intuition, foreth
ought, moral qualities, soubhagayasthana for females.
The 10th House - Ruler: Capricorn
Stands for: Occupation (Movable sign: indicate ambition, fame, recognition and m
akes native self-assertive, independent profession; fixed sign indicate firmness
, determination, self-reliance, patience, fixity of purpose which is necessary o
r business; common sign indicate service), karma, respect, honor, foreign, trave
l, dignity, father, position, trade & commerce, action, political power, reputat
ion, command, fame, success, status, authority, morality, maraca to parents, ret
irement from world, election, litigation, government jobs, rank, prosperity, pro
minence.
The 11th House - Ruler: Aquarius
Stands for: Gains (of money, knowledge), elder brother or sister, wealth, elevat
ion of husband, longevity of mother, gain from father-in-law, friends, hops, wis
hes, aspirations, success in undertaking, election, litigation, speculation, dis
charge from hospital, ears, trade, society, community, recovery from illness, fr
eedom from misery, ambitions, wishes, desires & their fulfillment, marriage, dis
ease (being 6th from 6th injury house.
The 12th House - Ruler: Pisces
Stands for: Losses, expenditure, left eye, waste, extravagance, moksha, divine k
now- ledge, sexual enjoyment, foreign travels, secret enemies, sins, leaving ones
own place, fear from foes, being after death, feet, sleep, wandering, living ab
road, troubles to partner, comforts fo bed, mental worry, lost goods never recov
ered, termination of appointment, hospitalization, discharge of debts, loss of w
ife, death of native, ability to renounce, disputes, misfortunes, profession, im
pediments, restraint, limitations, waste & extravagance, success through occult
affairs, life in a foreign place, asylums.
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Ashwini 0-00' - 13-30' Aries
General Characteristics: Good looking appearance, gentle personable manners, int
elligent, skilled in work.
Translation: Possessing horses, the horsewoman.
Symbol: A horse's head.
Animal symbol: A male horse.
Ruling planet: Ketu
Nature: Deva (god-like).
Presiding deity: Ashvini Kumaras, the golden armored horse headed twins of ancie
nt Vedic lore who performed many miracles as physicians of the celestial gods.
Favorable: Competent worker who performs above average on the job, intelligent,
self sufficient, natural healer, helps others, moderate habits, dresses well, go
od finances, attractive, powerful, intuitive, idealistic, spiritually inclined,
adventurous, independent, strong, powerful, charming, playful nature, nurturer,
traveler, loves family.
Unfavorable: Hastiness in action compromises efficiency, impulsiveness, desire t
o pursue new experiences in life causes a weakness in finishing things, aggressi
ve, stubborn, wants to do things their own way, disappointed when things do not
go as planned, dissatisfied, arrogant, lack of mental quietude, over passionate.

Career Interests: Psychologist, therapists, physicians, healers, mystics, milita
ry personnel, police, criminal court, merchant, salespeople, musician, horse tra
iner, jockey.
Bharani 13-20' - 26-40' Aries
General Characteristics: Success in work, capable, truthful, and free from disea
ses and grief.
Translation: Cherishing, supporting and nurturing.
Symbol: A Yoni, the organ of female reproduction.
Animal symbol: The Elephant.
Ruling planet: Venus.
Nature: Manushya (human).
Presiding deity: Yama - the god of death.
Favorable: Clever and able to do tasks fast, desires new experiences, spontaneou
s, dutiful, loyal to family and friends, courageous attitude, good health/longev
ity, talented in career, satisfied, leader - does well in public life, creative,
artistic and materialistic.
Unfavorable: Over burdened, has too much to do, restless, amoral, fickle, too cl
ever, resists control and restraint, stubborn, childlike, vulnerable, vigor both
ers others, don't pace themselves, needs discipline, irritable, impatient, poten
tial to burnout, sexually indulgent, vane, moralist, judgmental.
Career interests: Publishers, writers, film and music, occultist, psychics, hypn
otists, astrologers, psychologists, entrepreneurs, business people, financial co
nsultants, lawyers, builders, children & childbirth, hospitality industry - cate
rers, cooks and hotel staff.
Kritika 26-40' Aries to 10-00' Taurus
General Characteristics: Determined and tenacious will to achieve greatness, sha
rp, cutting and penetrating by nature.
Translation: The cutter.
Symbol: Axe, sharp edge, or flame, razor.
Animal symbol: Female sheep.
Ruling planet: Sun
Nature: Rakshasa (demon).
Presiding deity: Agni - the god of fire.
Favorable: Famous within their group, handsome appearance, self motivated, deter
mined achiever, materialistic - acquires many possessions, bright, strong appeti
tes - likes food, goal oriented, goes for what they want, dignified, takes pride
in what they do, good leader, honors commitments, confident, courageous, straig
htforward, peaceful nature and ambitious.
Unfavorable: Unstable mind, changeable, vacillating, stubborn, dissatisfied, imp
atient, responds too strongly to challenges, sets goals or expectations too high
, burns out their health by constant activity, nervous, excitable, aggressive, p
assive-aggressive, fighting nature, difficulties with food and eating, gluttonou
s, motivated by desire, child-like nature.
Career Interests: Spiritual teachers, advisors, musicians, dancers, singers, mod
eling, fashion designers, military careers, inventors, discoverers, excavators,
heads of state or organizations, fire & police department personnel, barbers, bu
tchers & tailors, weapon makers, potters, blacksmiths, carpenters, building cont
ractor, magicians, metaphysicians and astronomers.
Rohini 10-00' to 23-20' Taurus.
General Characteristics: Emphasis on spiritual liberation, truthful, not covetou
s, clean in habits, sweet of speech, firm of views and good looking.
Translation: The red one.
Symbol: An ox cart/chariot.
Animal symbol: A male serpent - spiritual power and wisdom.
Ruling planet: Moon.
Nature: Manushya (human).
Presiding deity: Brahma - creator of the universe.
Favorable: Lovely appearance, charismatic, good communicator and listener, attra
ctive, inner strength, affects others, strong public life, gentle manner, comfor
ting, truthful, moral orientation, smooth talker, sharp, balanced mind, fixed in
purpose, well educated, does well financially, dutiful to the family, responsib
le, helps others, gifted in the arts, healthy, non-envious.
Unfavorable: Indulgent, materialistic, takes advantage of others through manipul
ation and deception, sexually or sensually indulgent, critical of others, posses
sive of individuals or ideology, jealous, overly sensitive, changeable, addictiv
e and indecisive.
Career Interests: Politics, authority positions, agriculture, real estate, resta
urant and hotel business, fashion designers, models and musicians.
Mrigcira 23-20 Taurus to 6-40' Gemini
General Characteristics: Spiritual intelligence and research abilities, primary
motivation - spiritual liberation, lack firm or fixed views, capable yet timid,
good speech and active habits.
Translation: Having the face of a deer.
Symbol: Antelope's head
Animal symbol: Female serpent - sensual seductive nature.
Ruling Planet: Mars.
Nature: Deva (god-like)
Presiding deity: Soma the moon god.
Favorable: Strong individuality, sharp intelligence, natural leader, action orie
nted, witty, curious, seeks new knowledge, perceptive and sensitive, likes good
clothing and accessories, gains many pleasures in life, enjoys singing, writing,
talking, and speaking, creative, articulate in a number of subjects - enjoys de
bates and arguments, enthusiastic, youthful, clever, curious, hopeful, rapid lea
rning ability, focus is more mental than physical, friendly, fun, have a number
of friends and romantic interests, sensual, hard workers, affluent.
Unfavorable: Impulsive, flirtatious, fickle, needs constant attention, multiple
partnerships, craves sensation, not committed, burns out from seeking too much e
xcitement, bores easily, scattered, critical, biting conversation, helpless, sus
picious, unbalanced, sensitive to criticism.
Career Interests: Writers, poets, astrologers, mystics, researchers, teachers, e
ngineers, teachers, engineers, gemologists, acting, music, real estate, sales, t
ravel agents, textiles & garments, foresters, veterinarians, pet shop owner, ani
mal trainer, administrators.
Ardra 6-40 to 20-00' Gemini
General Characteristics: Emphasis on the mind or thinking capacity - deep feelin
g along with passionate thinking - motivated by desire.
Translation: The moist one
Symbol: The human head.
Animal Symbol: Female dog.
Ruling Planet: Rahu.
Nature: Manushya (human).
Presiding deity: Rudra the god of the storm and destruction.
Favorable: Curious mind, hunger for knowledge, quick in action, good memory, pre
fers physical work or work involving the body, good at getting support from the
government or authorities, great communicator, truthful, have a transformative p
oint in life at which point they drop many of their bad traits, compassionate to
wards those in pain.
Unfavorable: Arrogant, abuses power, lusts after material attainments, ungratefu
l, mischievous, reckless, physically oriented jobs, anti-social, mean streak cau
ses pain to others, self-serving, dishonest, stubborn, critical, impolite, untru
thful, poor financial planning, excessive indulgences, cause pain or agony to ot
hers, violent, complaining.
Career Interests: Writers, teachers, hospice, social services, sales, pr, politi
cs, humanitarian projects, athlete, butcher, drug dealer, chemotherapist, those
who deal with dead things such as junk, canned, frozen food.
Punarvasu 20-00' Gemini to 3-20' Cancer
General Characteristics: Intellectual and spiritual wisdom, material prosperity,
good natured, quiet, patient, devout, lives in comfort.
Translation: Good again
Symbol: Bow and a quiver of arrows.
Animal Symbol: Female cat - sensitivity and need for independence.
Ruling Planet: Jupiter.
Nature: Deva (god-like).
Presiding deity: Aditi tends the ground on which healthy seeds can bear fruit, e
arth Goddess.
Favorable: Caring, loving, nurturing, easily contented, friendly good natured, s
implistic life, lives in the moment, generous, shares with others, religious inc
linations, interested in spiritual writings and philosophies, potential in the c
ommunications field - can be good writers and inspiring speakers, profound imagi
nation, purifies self to make spiritual progress, ability to connect with others
, successful projects.
Unfavorable: Simplistic approach to life interpreted as a lack of intelligence,
lack of material drive due to focus on spirituality, lack of foresight gets them
into complications including frequent moving, unstable relationships, and multi
ple jobs/careers, fickle nature, indecisive, frequently ill, critical, over inte
llectualize life, gets bored too easily in life.
Career Interests: Acting, drama, entertainment, politics, writers, publishers, s
piritual teachers, mystics, philosophers, innovators, psychologists, gurus, arti
sans and trade people involved in the construction and maintenance of dwellings,
architects, civil engineers, scientists.
Pushya 3-20' to 16-40' Cancer
General Characteristics: In control of passions, well liked, learned in various
subjects, rich and fond of doing charitable acts.
Translation: To provide nourishment
Symbol: The udder of a cow, Flower, a circle, an arrow
Animal symbol: A ram.
Ruling planet: Saturn.
Nature: Deva (god-like)
Presiding deity: Brihaspati, the planet Jupiter, lord of sacred speech and praye
r.
Favorable: Hard working, creative, tolerant of pain, intelligent, learned, liked
by many, spiritual, intuitive wisdom, helps others, make good advisors and publ
ic servants, independent, interested in education and humanitarian causes, phila
nthropic, socially adept, make people feel wanted, selfless, good finances, resp
ected, moderate, have spiritual practice, passionate and defensive about the thi
ngs they believe in.
Unfavorable: Stubborn, selfish, arrogant, overly talkative, dogmatic, fundamenta
list, overly sensitive, doubtful of their worth due to what others say about the
m, devotion can turn to victimization, get defrauded by believing in the wrong p
eople, insecurities inhibit growth.
Career Interests: Government, politics, geologist, aquatic biologist, military p
olice, musicians, artists, rulers, ministers, managing directors, Food merchants
, clergy, priests.
Health Issues: Skin problems, eczema, stomach, ulcers, nausea, breast caner, tub
erculosis, chest problems.
Ashlesha 16-40' to 30-00' Cancer
General Characteristics: Motivated by dharma, represents the kundalini or serpen
t fire located at the base of the spine.
Translation: The entwiner - to embrace.
Symbol: coiled snake, circle, or wheel.
Animal Symbol: Male cat.
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Nature: Rakshasa (demon).
Presiding deity: Ahi - the naga or serpent of wisdom
Favorable: Philosophical, intelligent, versatile, clever, independent, has a num
ber of different jobs, entertainer, learned, leadership qualities, can accomplis
h much when motivated, good income, mystical, puts great energy into things that
interest them, seductive nature, benefit from spiritual work.
Unfavorable: Mental instability, worrisome, depressed nature, deceitful, non car
ing attitude, impolite, tactless, unpopular, lacks social skills, rule breakers,
hoarding mentality, possessive, secretive, talkative, lacks appreciation, scatt
ered and unproductive, reckless, disconnected, temperamental, lie to serve their
needs, vindictive, introspective, reclusive, ungrateful, blunt.
Career Interests: Politician, lawyer, writer, teacher, astrologer, mystic, snake
charmer, zoo keeper, prostitute, pimp, chemical engineers, druggist, junkie, re
ptile keeper, zoologists, self-serving robbers, greedy politicians and business
people, those that gain via sex
Magha 0-00' to 13-20' Leo
General Characteristics: Has numerous servants, inclination to worship gods and
ancestors, engagement in important work.
Translation: The mighty one
Symbol: Palanquin the royal seat upon which the king was carried through his tow
ns, royal throne room.
Animal Symbol: Male rat
Ruling Planet: Ketu
Nature: Rakshasa (demon)
Presiding deity: Pitris - Fathers of Humanity guardian angels that give protecti
on in the event of calamities.
Favorable: Clear, intelligent, many admirers, positive, conservative, balanced,
respectful to others, kind, helps others, love life and parties, dependable, lik
es to be honored for accomplishments, respectful of traditions, enjoys ceremonie
s, follows chains of command, does well when praised, likes to be served and giv
en attention.
Unfavorable: Arrogant, hot tempered, prejudiced, jealousy, severe nature, resent
ful, has a strong dislike for those who dislike them or who treat them with disr
espect, discontented when fail to meet goals, too high standards, susceptible to
flattery, cruel to those who don't show them respect, racial superiority, sensu
ality can create problems.
Career Interests: Politician, lawyer, heads of corporations, actors, musicians,
archaeologists, historians, lawyers, judges, birth registry officials, self-empl
oyed, managers
Health Issues: Heart problems, stomach, ulcers, skin problems around mouth.
Poorva Phalguni 13-20' to 26-30' Leo
General Characteristics : Sweet speech, generosity, a habit of wandering, govern
ment service.
Translation: The Former Red One or A Fig Tree
Symbol: Swinging hammock - rest and restoration, front legs of a bed, or a post.

Animal Symbol: Female Rat
Ruling Planet: Venus
Nature: Manushya (human)
Presiding deity: Bhagya - the god of good fortune and prosperity.
Favorable: Creative, intelligent,active, charming, sincere, leadership skills, c
arefree, focus is on the body, physical approaches to healing, open minded, swee
t speech, generous, wants fame and attention, faithful to issues and those they
believe in, mystical nature, spokesperson, aristocratic, cultured, refined, gift
ed in the fine arts, youthful, exuberant, loving, good relationships.
Unfavorable: Vanity, indulgent, impulsive mind, severe, promiscuous nature, narc
issism, reckless, focused on getting what they want, spends carelessly - creates
debt, addictive personality, hates being uncomfortable, needs stimulation, beco
mes depressed if do not get what they want, vindictive, lack of planning, unmoti
vated.
Famous Purva Phalguni: Dustin Hoffman, JFK, Candice Bergen, Ted Kennedy, John Tr
avolta, Robert Redford, Shirley McClaine, Marquis de Sade, Madonna.
Career Interests: Actors, musicians, models, business managers, retail sales, ra
dio, television, photography, cosmetics, jewelry, wedding planners, government s
ervice, politicians, teachers, professors, sex and marital therapists, Professio
ns associate with rest and relaxation - theater, cinema, & classical music. Prof
essions connected with marriage - wedding planner.
Uttra Phalguni 26-40' Leo to 10-00' Virgo
General Characteristics: Emphasis on healing others. Earn money by their learnin
g, liked by all, live a life in comfort and luxury.
Translation: The latter red one or a fig tree
Symbol: A bed or 2 rear legs of a cot.
Animal Symbol: Male Cow (bull)
Ruling Planet: Sun
Nature: Manushya (human)
Presiding deity: Aryaman rules leadership, honor, nobility and rules society.
Favorable: Popular, hard worker, ambitious, benefits from those in power, good c
ommunicator, successful, friendly, reliable, focused, happy nature, loves luxury
and comfort, material desires are fulfilled, capacity for enjoying life, libera
l yet has fixed principles, balanced leader, happy, socially adept, generally fo
rtunate, generous, kind, compassionate, courage, endurance, spiritual and mental
advancements.
Unfavorable: Promiscuous, over-giving, egotistical, restless, inconsiderate of o
thers feelings, obstinate, disdainful, bossy, vain, arrogant, takes too much for
themselves, stubborn, critical, resentful, a social climber, may be sad or angr
y under a happy smile, lack belief in their own power.
Career Interests: Social worker, philanthropist, writers, actors, media personal
ities, healing arts, state health employees, astrologers, astronomers, mathemati
cians, business minded people, sales.
Hasta 10-00' to 23-20' Virgo
General Characteristics: Purity of thought and deed as well as self-control, act
ive habits, full of resources.
Translation: The hand
Symbol: A hand - open hand blessing humanity.
Animal symbol: Female buffalo
Ruling planet: Moon
Nature: Deva (god-like)
Presiding deity: Savitar - the sun god who imparts creative and transforming ene
rgy.
Favorable: Creative, pleasant, humorous, skilled in the arts, charming, practica
l, attractive, wealth late in life, many relationships, generous, unattached, in
telligent, persuasive, cordial, weighs their words to avoid expressing anger, se
lf-motivated, in control, focused on acquisition, good at defending and promotin
g their own interests, understands the value of social rituals and courtesies, s
killed in providing service, thick-skinned, takes advantage of opportunities in
new areas or in foreign lands, dexterous, determined, industrious worker, easily
changes.
Unfavorable: Likes competition and conflicts, restless - want spiritual experien
ces, changeable, con artist, self interest, emotionally unsettled, need to contr
ol lower self, unabashed, mistrustful, overindulgence in pleasuring themselves,
nasty, mechanical in dealing with those who provide them no advantage, abuse of
drugs, controlling, alcohol, and/or food to cope, critical when under stress, su
ppressed, health issues.
Famous Hasta: Rudolph Valentino, Jimmy Carter, Frederic Chopin, Burt Reynolds, B
ob Newhart, Richard Burton, Swami Vivekananda, Nicole Simpson, Robert Duvall.
Career Interests: Painters, artists, craftsmen, scholars, teachers, writers, sal
es, communications, pr, hospital and volunteer work, healers, travel industry, c
onference planners, astrologers, palm readers, advisers, ministers, authors, cou
nselors, educators, priests, thieves, rouges.
Chitra 23-20 Virgo to 6-40' Libra
General Characteristics: Attractive, sociable, intelligent, and natural leaders.

Translation: The brilliant.
Symbol: A bright jewel or pearl reflecting the spirit within us, or a shining li
ght.
Animal symbol: Female tiger.
Ruling planet: Mars.
Nature: Rakshasa (demon).
Presiding deity: Tvashtar or Vishvakarma - the celestial architect of the univer
se.
Favorable: Attractive, artistic, great lovers, independent, natural leader who w
ants to make an impact on life, sociable, perceptive, high-spirited, elegant, co
nversant, dignified, judicious, business skills, happy, well dressed and well gr
oomed, well read, drawn to philosophy and social thought, does well outside thei
r place of birth or in foreign countries, handy, incline toward more physical ex
pressions of art such as sculpture, printmaking, competent designer.
Unfavorable: Smug, conceited, easily bored, self centered, attracted to exciting
yet negligent mates, quarrelsome, critical, too quick to challenge someone's po
int of view, corrupt, amoral, may not focus enough on saving money.
Career Interests: Interior design, architects, jewelers, lawyers, judges, priest
s, religious people, learned in the Vedas, publications, radio, TV, film, armed
forces, police detective, painter, photographer, designer, musician, writer, her
balist.
Swati 6-40 to 20-20' Libra
General Characteristics: Sweet, soft spoken, virtuous, compassionate, mild, quie
t nature, controls passions and desires, skilled in trade, merciful, charitable.
Symbol: Coral - strong intuitive and psychic properties - A young sprout quiver
ing in the wind.
Translation: The priest, the sword
Symbol: A bright jewel or pearl reflecting the spirit within us, or a shining li
ght.
Animal symbol: Male Buffalo
Ruling planet: Rahu
Nature: Deva (god-like)
Presiding deity: Vayu the demigod of wind, air, breath, and prana.
Favorable: Tender, moral, able in business - clever in trade and commerce, truth
-seeking, studious, meek, truthful, humanitarian - cares about others, thinks be
fore acting, accurate, reduces things to their simplest components, uncorrupted,
friendly, positive outlook, disciplined, seeks harmony, generous, active in spi
ritual organizations or humanitarian causes, likes to be around religious or wel
l integrated people, interested in scientific or philosophical thought, independ
ent, traveler, persuasive communication.
Unfavorable: Do not know their limitations resulting in loss of money, status, a
nd respect, creates debt due to high expenses, discontented due to lofty goals,
restless, critical, fault finding, not concerned with family, shy, monastic, sel
f isolating, secretive, hides their passions and sexual urges, gives too much aw
ay, absurd creative thinking, vulnerable to the whims of others, hot tempered.
Career Interests: Business skill, sales, Yoga teachers, priests, legal professio
n, judges, transportation, travel industry, stock brokers, traders in drugs and
alcohol, merchants, independent business person, ascetic - engaged in devotional
practice.
Vishaka 20-00 Libra to 3-20' Scorpio
General Characteristics: Energy, strength and potential power, bright in appeara
nce, distinct in speaking, skilled at making money.
Symbol: A large tree with spreading branches giving protection to others, potter
s wheel, a decorated gateway used for marriage ceremonies.
Translation: Enter the heavens
Animal symbol: Male Tiger
Ruling planet: Jupiter
Nature: Rakshasa (demon)
Presiding deity: Indra - the god of transformation and Agni the god of fire.
Favorable: Intelligence of the highest order, bright appearance, attracts others
, clever, has respect for intelligent and spiritual people, enterprising, self-s
atisfied, determined, gets things done, humanitarian, politically inclined, can
appear soft but is very powerful underneath, excellent communicator, persuasive
speech, leadership qualities, truthful, sexually alluring, a good mate in marria
ge, benefits through marriage, traveling and through change, mathematical talent
, courageous, powerful achiever.
Unfavorable: Overly talkative, negative, militant, creates quarrels between peop
le, restless, covetous of other's success, feels isolated, critical of others, f
ault finding, infidelity, too much ambition - spread too thin, manipulate others
to meet their own needs, socially isolated, not open to advice, offensive, stin
gy, not easy to like, greedy, deceitful, aggressive, domineering, quick to take
offense, argumentative, jealous, frustration and anger when goals impeded, suspi
cious, possessive, envious, feels suppressed and taken advantage of by others, t
oo many interests, not satisfied by accomplishments, restlessness - change partn
ers
Career Interests: Researchers, scientists, military leaders, writers, public spe
akers, politicians, lawyers, ambassador, dictator, leader, conqueror.
Anuradha 3-20 to 16-40' Scorpio
General Characteristics: Rich, live in foreign countries, unable to bear hunger,
move from place to place.
Translation: A small flash of lightening, a tiny spark, success
Symbol: Lotus flower - ability and perseverance to blossom in the midst of life'
s trials and tribulations, a row or furrow.
Animal symbol: Female deer or hare.
Ruling planet: Saturn.
Nature: Deva (god-like)
Presiding deity: Mitra - the God of friendship and partnership who promotes coop
eration among humanity.
Favorable: Wise, spirited, fun-loving, attractive, vigorous, well-liked, spiritu
al seeker, interested in ancient knowledge, hard working, capacity for astrology
, devoted, brave, enjoys travel, healthy, accommodates many people, enjoys socia
l life and organizations, benefits more if they live away from their place of bi
rth, ability to attract and maintain friendships, cooperates with others, abilit
y to lead and form alliances.
Unfavorable: Has remorse, guarded, cut off, deceitful, held back by others, can
not cope with hunger or thirst, emotionally needy, rebellious, adheres to bad ad
vice and suffers consequences, jealous and controlling of others, unaware of the
ir effect on others which results in problems, may be melancholic due to a lack
of maternal nurturing, anger issues, moves frequently due to dissatisfaction, tr
ies too hard in terms of spiritual progress.
Career Interests: Business management, organizational skills, travel industry, c
onference planners, dentists, plumbers, criminal lawyers, actors, musicians, min
ing engineers.
Jyestha 16-40' to 30-00' Scorpio
General Characteristics: Mental brilliance and analytical ability, few friends,
cheerful and virtuous.
Translation: Elder sister, the middle finger or the holy river Ganges, The Eldes
t (last of the best).
Symbol: earring or circular protective talisman that may represent Vishnu's disc
.
Animal Symbol: Male deer or hare.
Ruling Planet: Mercury.
Nature: Rakshasa (demon).
Presiding deity: Indra - King of the Gods.
Favorable: Most successful of their family, keeps friends and builds a good supp
ort network, generous, self-reliant, eventually wealthy, takes charge of the fam
ily, passionate response to love, reputable, receives fame and honors, takes con
trol, gets things done when they want to, virtuous, satisfied, talented at music
, capacity for inventive design, creative genius, interested in the occult, can
accomplish anything they set their minds to, want to make a difference.
Unfavorable: Angry, has family problems, too intense for others, self-important,
egotism, hides their feelings and intentions, peaceful demeanor covers impatien
ce and immorality, conniving, control freak, makes other dependent on them to ga
in control, possessive, dramatizes illness and troubles to gain sympathy, has ma
ny illnesses, many job changes, early troubles in life, tormented, hypocritical
and secretive behavior.
Career Interests: Self employed, management, military leaders, musicians, dancer
s, modeling, police detectives, engineers, intellectuals, philosophers, U.N pers
onnel, shaman.
Moola 0-00 to 13-20' Sagittarius
General Characteristics: Possess a deep philosophical nature and an inquisitive
mind that enjoys exploring the roots of any subject. Haughty, rich, happy, not i
nclined to injure others, Firm and fixed opinions, live in luxury.
Translation: The root
Symbol: Tied bunch of roots or a lions tail.
Animal Symbol: Male dog
Ruling Planet: Ketu.
Nature: Rakshasa (demon).
Presiding deity: Nirriti - goddess of destruction who lives in the kingdom of th
e dead - goddess of dissolution.
Favorable: Proud, good-looking, skillful in persuading or manipulating people to
serve their needs, politician, careful, clever, able to live a comfortable life
, good fortune, determined to succeed, learned, public speaking skills, spiritua
l advisor, generous, successful, determined, fortune in foreign lands, likes to
live well, peace loving, adventurous, brave, explorer, face adversity with compo
sure.
Unfavorable: Insecure, others do not trust them, too goal-focused, does not genu
inely care about others, arrogant, self-destructive, headstrong, sabotages their
own achievements, has many affairs and/or marriages that don't work out, low to
lerance for boredom, create own insecurities, indecisive, fickle in relationship
s, arrogance, selfishness, lust and anger, low boredom threshold, takes and give
little back, accommodating to other people to get what they want.
Career Interests: Public Speakers, writers, philosophers, spiritual teachers, la
wyers, politicians, doctors, pharmacists, business and sales, healers, florist,
ministers, officers, investigators, researcher, contrarians, debators, orators,
politicians.
Poorvashadha 13-20' to 26-40' Sagittarius
General Characteristics: Agreeable spouse, a proud nature, strong attachment to
friends.
Translation: The undefeated or unsubdued.
Symbol: A fan or a winnowing basket (used to separate grain from its husk), a be
d or an elephant tusk.
Animal symbol: Male monkey
Ruling planet: Venus
Nature: Manushya (human)
Presiding deity: Apas - representing the cosmic waters deified as God.
Favorable: Artistic, good-looking, influential - influences many, well-liked, po
lite, faithful to friends, intelligent, good manager but prefers to be in servic
e, valuable employee, simple life, supportive, courageous, humble, influential,
wealth, loves good meals, has a enjoyable relationship with spouse, capable of h
aving many children, truth-seeking, changeable.
Unfavorable: Egotistical, inflexible, superiority complex, others regard them as
crude or immature, angry, not open to advice, have low-paying and hardworking j
obs, incompetent manager, bouts of loud and disturbing behavior, lacking in educ
ation or preparation, dictatorial, obstinate, leave behind partners when they ca
n not keep up with their ability to change, settles for less.
Career Interests: Writers, teacher, debaters, shipping, industry, boating, polit
icians, lawyers, travel industry, foreign traders, actors, film, public speaking
, professions associated with water: sailing, shipping, navy, water utilities, p
eople who process raw materials, manufacturers or refiners.
Uttarashadha 26-40' Sagittarius to 10-00' Capricorn
General Characteristics: A quest for the spiritual unknown, total involvement in
any task and penetrate deeply into some aspect of knowledge. Obedient, learned
in the rules of virtue, grateful, many friends, return favors, liked.
Translation: Later victory.
Symbol: Elephant's tusk, the planks of a bed - a bed.
Animal symbol: Male Mongoose.
Ruling Planet: Sun
Nature: Manushya (human)
Presiding deity: Vishvadevas the sons of the God dharma.
Favorable: Virtuous, intelligent, fun-loving, leadership qualities - good politi
cians, well-liked, devoted to friends - can relate to others, grateful, idealist
ic with high goals, kind, modest, has some knowledge that sets them apart, inter
ested in learning and advocating topics that concern them, enjoys reading to gai
n knowledge, benefits through travels, tolerant, wants fair play and justice, sy
mpathetic ear, devoted to companions, good manners, leadership skills, appreciat
ive of others.
Unfavorable: Multiple marriages or marriage like relationships, overly anxious,
takes on too many people's problems and gets stressed out, obstinate, self cente
red, self indulgent, too long in a destructive relationship, changes residence m
any times, early adversity in life, constantly active, apathetic, fails to compl
ete what they start.
Career Interests: Pioneer, researchers, scientists, military work, hunters, boxe
rs or fighters for a cause, government jobs, social work, hunting professions, w
restler, horse owners, doctors.
Shravana 10-00' to 23-20' Capricorn
General Characteristics: Prosperous, learned, liberal-minded spouse, riches, wid
e-fame.
Translation: To hear.
Symbol: An ear, three footprints in an uneven row, a trident.
Animal symbol: Female monkey
Ruling planet: Moon.
Nature: Deva (god like)
Presiding deity: Vishnu preserver of the universe.
Favorable: Cordial in business, intelligent, success in foreign lands, lives a p
rosperous, balanced and modest life, ethical, studies scriptures and ancient kno
wledge, kind, drawn to working for social and humanitarian causes - good writers
and teachers, helps others transform their lives, has a good marriage and a hel
pful partner, good speech, fame in the world, wealth, creative, quick learner, k
ind, charitable, knowledge to transcend the material world.
Unfavorable: Giving nature can lead to debts and poverty, overly open-minded, un
yielding nature, extreme views concerning ethics develop opposition or even adve
rsaries, hypersensitive, enemies due to issues with jealousy, gossips.
Career Interests: Teachers, speech therapists, linguists, astrologers, religious
scholars, politicians, business skill, geologist, researchers, travel, preserve
rs of sacred traditions, university, classical studies, gossip columnist, news b
roadcasters, recording industry, story tellers.
Dhanishta 23-20' Capricorn to 6-40' Aquarius
General Characteristics: A liberal, rich person, brave and fond of music.
Translation: Complete wealth.
Symbol: Musical drum.
Animal Symbol: Female lion.
Ruling Planet: Mars
Nature: Rakshasic (demonic).
Presiding deity: The eight Vasus - the solar gods of energy and light.
Favorable: Insightful, perceptive, earns a good living, charitable giving, brave
, does well in foreign countries, lives on both spiritual and material levels, l
iberal, compassionate, bold, good conversationalist, enjoys music and dance, goo
d organizational abilities, ambitious, concerned with accomplishments and develo
ping their careers, likes old and mystifying things, skilled in astrology.
Unfavorable: Aggressive, ruthless, inconsiderate, worried, can hurt others, make
s up stories, lies, withholds information, don't like to be told what to do, arg
umentative, too talkative, select incompatible companions, lusts after material,
careless, sexual difficulties, delayed/denied marriage, wants everything for th
emselves, covetous of other's success, self absorbed, narcissistic.
Career Interests: Musicians, poets, doctors & surgeons, real estate, property ma
nagement, engineering, mining, scientists, research work, charitable organizatio
ns, surgery, drummers, military bands, reciters of rhythmical incantations - pra
yers, poetry.
Shatbhisha 6-40' to 20-00' Aquarius
General Characteristics: harsh in their speech but truthful, suffer grief but co
nquer enemies, thoughtlessly engage in works, independent ways.
Translation: The hundred healers.
Symbol: An ox cart, a circle or round charm.
Animal symbol: Female horse.
Ruling planet: Rahu
Nature: Rakshasa (demon)
Presiding deity: Varuna - the God of rain and cosmic waters.
Favorable: Truthful, sharp minds, perceptive, emotionally controlled, interested
in getting to the bottom of things, prosperous, economical, clever, able to def
end themselves, enterprising, interested in astrology and other mysterious subje
cts, likes to solve puzzles, provides good service, finds happiness within thems
elves, strong principles, charitable, writing skills, good memory, daring, bold,
artistic nature, defeats enemies.
Unfavorable: Lonesomeness, melancholic, lacks self confidence, restricted, life
is duty, quiet yet will blurt things out in an unrefined manner, con artist, uns
table, argumentative, uncommunicative, hides their true intentions, miser, depen
dent on others to meet their needs, problems in relationships, feels intensely r
estrained or mentally anguished, problematic relationships with children and sib
lings, secretive - keep weaknesses to themselves, lack self confidence, stubborn
.
Career Interests: Astrologers, astronomers, physicians, healers, writers, resear
ch work, clerical work, secretaries, engineers, electricians, organizational dev
elopment, Aircraft industry, rocket scientist, planetariums. Advanced medical tr
eatment of difficult to cure illness - AIDS researcher, chemotherapist, killers,
hunters, electricians, nuclear scientist.
Poorva Bhadrpada 20-00 Aquarius to 3-20' Pisces
General Characteristics: Scholarly intelligent, skilled at making money.
Translation: Beautiful west, Former beautiful foot or Ray of Light
Symbol: A sword, two font legs of a bed or a funeral cot or a two faced man.
Animal symbol: Male lion
Ruling planet: Jupiter
Nature: Manushya (human)
Presiding deity: Aja Ekapada - Unicorn.
Favorable: Unique, eccentric, devoted to those who impress them, scholarly, witt
y, good logical skill, prosperity through cleverness, mystical beings, good at r
eading people, gets money from the government or from wealthy or executive peopl
e, economical, acts happy, lives a long life, could marry into a wealthy family
or be born into one, spiritual depth, a warrior, intuition, passionate, good spe
akers, skilled at earning an income, visionary idealistic, universal goals, marc
h to their own beat, fights injustice, campaigner, good writers, imaginative, se
lf reliant, strong.
Unfavorable: Cynical, a worrier, a bit odd, gloomy, angry, impulsive, has many s
erious conversations, changes residence many times, poor planner, dominated by t
heir spouse, penny pincher but still a poor financial planner, anxious, poor hea
lth, over serious, high-strung, cynical, not generous, wavering mind.
Career Interests: Astrologers, priests, ascetics, research skills, statisticians
, occultists, black magicians, administrative planners, business skills, mortici
an, murderer, radical, fanatic, terrorist.
UttaraBhadrapada 3-20' to 16-40' Pisces
General Characteristics: Happy people able speakers, children, grandchildren, co
nquer enemies, virtuous.
Translation: The beautiful left foot or ray of light.
Symbol: Two back legs of a bed.
Animal symbol: Female cow.
Ruling Planet: Saturn
Nature: Manushya (human)
Presiding deity: Ahirbudhnya - the serpent of the deep sea - fertility, kundalin
i and need for seclusion.
Favorable: Attractive, good problem-solving ability, inspiring speaker, discipli
ned, kind, compassionate, has principles, contented, generous, submissive yet fi
nancially successful, tends to make money on their own, economical, charitable,
humanitarian, merciful, smart, benefits from children or beginners, drawn to the
unknown, virtuous, happy, wise, loves family, self sacrificing benefits from gi
fts and inheritance, overcomes enemies, satisfied, service oriented, controls an
ger, marital happiness, balanced, nourishes others, good advisor.
Unfavorable: withdrawn, unenthusiastic, develops a set of long-term enemies or g
ets into disputes that take a long time to resolve, thinks too much about their
own outcomes, self-centered financial focus, gossip, lazy, addict, irresponsible
, highly emotional.
Career Interests: Charitable work, non-profit organizations, import and exports,
travel industry, religious work, priests, saints, astrologers, mystical work, w
riters, philosophers, teachers.
Revti 16-40' to 30-00' Pisces
General Characteristics: Perfect limbs, genial manners, deep learning, riches, n
o desire to covet the property of others.
Translation: The wealthy
Symbol: A drum.
Animal symbol: Female elephant
Ruling planet: Ketu
Nature: Deva (god like)
Presiding deity: Pushan - the nurturer protector of flocks and herds is invoked
for safe travel.
Favorable: Creative thinker, independent, lucky, liked, supportive and gets supp
orted, gifted in the arts, nurturer, promoted quickly, brave, skilled in pleasin
g, sociable, good counselor, proud, stately presence, sparkling personality, lov
es/protects animals and pets, longevity, well groomed, good hygiene, might be bo
rn into a wealthy family, interested in ancient cultures, selflessness, compassi
onate, caring.
Unfavorable: Spiteful especially when hurt or jealous, overindulgent, takes on t
oo many problems from other people which may affect their health, amoral attitud
es, doubt ridden, low fertility, gives too much and resentful when not returned,
feels inadequate, lack of self-esteem, overly sensitive, stubborn, volatile, co
dependent, easily disillusioned, lack self confidence, victims, feel unloved, in
secure.
Career Interests: Film actors, comedians, politicians, humanitarian projects, ch
aritable work, urban planners, government positions, psychics, mystical or relig
ious work, journalists, editors, publishers, travel agents, flight attendants, c
lock/watch/calendar maker, road worker, planner, maintenance crew, travelers.

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