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wow, full moon in Cancer, that is beautiful. exalted Venus as well. It is no surprise you chose Maha Lakshmi as your icon! with such a strong moon in the 2nd house you must have quite a beautiful face and education is highly favored, wealth too. The 4th house is Virgo and has Jupiter. So, yes healing potential is there for sure. But Saturn and Rahu aspect 4th house and 4th lord is in 8th house retrograde. You must make sure you are healed before healing others! Still, it's a great spiritual chart and a good chart for knowledge. There will be many ups and downs in life and interruptions in career. There is a lot of "glamour" in you, make sure you use that force in the right way and then you can help many. Did you become interested in astrology in Mar 2007? Just curious. In any case, it is important for you to wear emerald (particularly if you want to be a healer). YOu could also be a good astrologer. - Pablo

I do see her marrying someone wealthy if she can find the right one! (Many planets in 2nd from 7th). Remember such an afflicted 7th lord would make marriage difficult. But almost certainly she will meet someone during her Venus Dasha.

I usually agree with most everything Deepa says in his posts and I agree with much of what he says here too. But I must say it's a bit heavy handed. Yes, she will have interpersonal problems for sure, enemies and such, no doubt. But with so many planets in Leo and most planets above the horizon I do see leadership potential. It won't be smooth! that's for sure and there will be power conflicts and such. I would say in India it would be next to impossible, but American culture is different. I think in America she could definitely do well in mgmt. Just my opinion - Pablo

The problem with mgmt psn for you is that the moon is under a lot of stress so you are not so patient with people. You don't always like the ebb and flow of personal contact. You want others to just do what you say. But you definitely have leadership potential and you desire power. Also yogakaraka Venus in 4th house helps balance what I said, but still you must cultivate lunar qualities like friendliness. A large pearl will help you alot, maybe even a large strand of pearls. Upcoming Venus cycle will be excellent for you. every one has a different opinion about gemstones. I'm not sure I see the need for Blue Sapphire in your chart although Lord of asc is usually auspicious. Definately Pearl will help. Good luck!

You are running Rahu/Mars, some difficulties now until May of next year. You can help this by chanting Lakshmi mantras starting tomorrow (Friday). Venus is afflicted by both Saturn and Rahu in your chart. When you come into some money you can buy a diamond. This will help. Also Mercury in 12th is difficult for life. You should chant Vishnu Sahasranam every Wednesday. And when you get some money by emerald or at least Peridot - it is HIGHLY recommended. Put in on Wednesday when Moon is waxing. Remember to honor Lord Buddha, god of intellect. Best wishes, Pablo

Shani is slightly combust in your chart. It is lord of the 7th house of marriage (which has Ketu). So mantras for Saturn are recommended. In particular on Saturdays. You are running Rahu/Venus and Venus is aspected by both Mars and Saturn so there are some difficulties until Jan of next year. All remedies for Saturn are recommended. Your chart is strong for wealth. Also, recommend that you put back on the Gomedha stone. During Rahu MD might do you some good. Regards, Pablo

These planets like Mandi, Upaketu, Gulik, etc. are called "Upagrahas" and are mentioned in the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra right after the main nine planets. In fact in that same text you can find definitions such as when Gulik is in 12th a person is attracted to base or corrupt women and things of that nature. I would definitely recommend BPHS to those who have not yet read it. - Pablo

I would agree with Ram that Ketu in the 12th would make much more sense. How sure are you of the birth time? Luckily from both Leo and Cancer ascendants Mars is still auspicious, red coral can still be recommended. (In fact better for cancer lagna, because Mars would fall in the 6th). - Pablo

But you addressed me specifically by name so, of course, sir, I would respond to YOU specifically. I DID post MY advice even before you posted yours and before responding to your post. Check the thread you will see. In any case I didn't disagree with your analysis only the remedy chosen. Yes, of course, the person can just try red coral and see what happens. Best of luck, Pablo

Yes I am very aware that Maraka can be many other things. I am more experienced than you might imagine. But that does not mean we throw common sense out the window. I have been doing Jyotish for many years and have NEVER heard anyone say Mars is auspicious for Libra. While I appreciate "new ways" of thinking I'm afraid in this context your advice will do this person harm and is completely inappropriate. You wear gemstones to increase the GENERAL energy of a planet not for specific details. For that there are more appropriate remedies. I suggest you get a little more experience before posting.

My mother has Ketu on the ascendant and is neither weak nor did she die young! You are getting confused. Here's your quote: "You see my mind was not up to it, if only I was a bit stronger in my mind when I was younger, maybe none of the above might not have happened, exepct for my mothers death." Mars as 4th lord debiliated in the 12th meets all these conditions. Failure to stand up against bullies, failure to have strong mind, early death of the mother. I am not criticizing you, I am simply saying you are a Leo and strengthening Mars would bring you benefit. Best wishes, Pablo

I'm not familiar with that mantra. But I am familiar with the GURU GITA. Probably the best mantra for Lord Jupiter. - Pablo

How does Marriage fit into your life? What do you want out of life? Do you want Sannyasi? Do you want to be a householder? A playboy? Did you get married out of a sense of obligation/family duty or because it is what you really wanted? Is your issue one with your wife specifically or more a question of whether you like married life? It is a question of contemplation. You mentioned "everyone wants Pleasure and Peace" but not to the same CAPACITY! Your wife's chart is very ARTHA heavy, she lives for career. Your chart is a little more balanced. Maybe you should see a marriage counselor.

His analysis of strengthening Mars is correct. But NOT wearing Red coral. That is incorrect. Try mantras, yantras, pujas, charity, etc. Mars is double Maraka lord for Libra, quite dangerous. Other remedies, like the Hanuman Chalisa are required. Best wishes.

I am really getting angry about this website. I posted a long reply to this person and it got "lost" because of the "time out factor". That's really annoying and has happened several times. I really wish they would fix this website. In any case in a nutshell your wife is very demanding and driven, very worldy. You are more fun-loving and quite mystical/spiritual. You have a strong desire nature. You seek pleasure, she seeks position. To make it work you will really need to consider how marriage fits into your life's purpose. You should wear a ruby. She should wear a diamond. You need to be clearer about life, Sun cycle is coming up for you that will be good. She needs to try and be more feminine, honoring Lakshmi daily. If that happens maybe the marriage is saveable. Best of luck, Pablo

He must honor Lord Mercury. He is in a Mercury cycle and Mercury rules professors and educators. Tell him to chant the Vishnu sahasranama on Wednesdays. Dedicate it to Mercury. Every Wednesday. There is a book called "The greatness of Saturn". In it there are some stories related to Mercury which would be good for him to read. Sat is afflicting the natal moon which is debiliated in the 12th house so the book is good for him overall. For gemstones, of course, I assume he's already wearing a Yellow Sapphire. If not, he should begin that right away (Jupiter goes direct in Saggitarius on Sep. 11th of this year. That is MOST auspicious time). He has some significant challenges in life. Jupiter, Mercury and Moon are all debilitated and 3 retrograde planets. Jupiter is in the 2nd house of education so this lila is no surprise. Still Venus and Mars are strong. Jupiter (Guru) is most important to worship. - Pablo

At first this post puzzled me. I would have expected better results for Ketu MD. It is in the 11th house alongside Jupiter and it's lord is in the ascendant with ascendant lord Sun. I would have expected financial gain yet health difficulties. But you had both! But then I noticed Ketu is in Ardra a fierce Nakshatra ruled over by a detiy known as "the howler" as he can cause one to howl in agony and aspected by a weak mars. This would cause issues with anger/impulsivenes and problems with the blood. Mars should be strengthened in this chart. I would get a pretty large red coral and put it on Tuesday when the moon is waxing. Red coral is particularly good for recovering from physical injury/trauma/surgery, etc. A great place for these gemstones is planetarygems dot com. As for the Venus cycle, of course one would expect much sweeter results. Venus is in its own sign alongside an exalted Saturn in a mild nakshatra. It will be a great time for artistic expression (particularly with the hands) and wealth as well. Relationship with siblings, friends and alliances will prosper and you will travel. - Pablo

Yogas are based on house lords not the natural indication of planets. An example: 1st case) Let's say a Taurus ascendant has Jupiter in Gemini and Mercury in Pisces. This would be a strong yoga for wealth as the 2nd and 11th lords are in mutual reception. 2nd case) Let's say a Capricorn lagna has Mars in Aquarius and Saturn in Scorpio, same yoga! The difference is that in the 1st case the yoga would manifest easily (debiliated mercury wouldn't be such a problem) and the person gets wealth gracefully and quickly. In the second case the wealth will not come so easily and the person may have to work hard. The yoga would manifest more slowly with obstacles to overcome. Still ,wealth is pretty certain in both cases.

I'm not sure how this person can say she is not manglik. 2 conditions are there Mars in the ascendant and mars 7th from moon, both manglik conditions. In addition Mars is inauspicious for Libras why would you ask her to wear red coral? Also, Sun is inauspicious as well, so no Ruby either. The only good gemstones for her would be Diamond for Venus, Emerald for mercury though she doesn't really need either. - Pablo

She is Manglik. The moon should be strengthened in the chart. Honoring Chandra on Mondays is important. She is currently running Su/Moon so it is possible for marriage from now until before Dec, 2008. However possibilites are stronger during her moon cycle (2014). But that is up to her. She will have a very strong career. No doubt about it, with or without marriage. - Pablo

Rahu doesn't do so well in Cancer. Pearl is recommended. Rahu on the ascendant can give one a dark or shady appearance. It may make one seem mysterious to others. It gives an exaggerated ego, ambitious but not always realistic. It gives strong cravings for fame and very strong worldy appetites. If the chart is strong it can be a great time for career and notoriety, if the chart is weak it can make one suffer alot. Rahu is like Saturn and can make one feel depressed and isolated. But unlike Saturn is has a quality of glamour & illusion and sometimes success comes out of nowhere very quickly but that still may not bring mental peace or happiness. Rahu on the ascendant brings many changes and challenges in life. There is a natural attraction to foreigners, foreign lands, strange and unusual things. Often during Rahu MD a person desires eating Meat and some unhealthy habits like alcohol & drugs. But the chart must be analyzed on its own. - Pablo

Hamsa yoga is always good. It would be better if Jupiter lords auspicious houses but still it is always good. I know someone with Capricorn lagna with Jupiter in 7th exalted and only cause some minor problems in relationships but for the most part is auspicious with much wealth, spirituality and opportunity in life. Kala Sarpa yoga is a totally different thing. It is difficult, makes the native live a strange but interesting life. There can be wild fluctuations in fortune. The film director Francis Ford Coppola has Kala Sarpa yoga and has made millions in film and lost millions as well. I believe there are Yajnas you can do for kala sarpa yoga. Sometimes you can wear Gomedha stone but you must first have your chart checked by professional astrologer. - Pablo

Planets in the 8th and 12th houses give an interest in astrology. Ketu in the ascendant as well. BUt to be a good astrologer mercury must have good strength. There is no "sure-fire" formula to predict who will be a good astrologer. 1,2, 10 makes absolutely no sense to me. It will give strength to the chart but has little to do with astrology. - Pablo

Yes, very good! Double applause.

You must wear a diamond. Put it on Friday when the moon is waxing. Venus is very weak in the chart (12th house, debilitated & aspected only by Saturn). Honor Lakshmi or some feminine form of the divine. Lakshmi mantras are great. You should strive to do something creative every day! whether it be writing, drawing, singing, etc. Also for your chart I would highly recommend a book called "The artist's way" by Julia Cameron. - Pablo