Prospect of Acquiring Education

D.K.Sen, (Chief Astrologer), MindSutra Software Technologies

"Sanmaanasaabaasvilaasahamsee Karnaavatamseekritapadmakosha, Toshadsheshabhimatam Visheshaadevapi Bhasha Bhavataam Dadaatu."

As usual, first of all we have got to check for the presence of the combinations indicating the possibility of having some serious physical or mental handicaps. Although such things are really very rare, still there are certain serious handicaps, which can totally block the prospect of education. If any serious affliction to eye-sight and/ or serious kind of mental unsoundness is found to be present in the chart, then it would be manifestly absurd to proceed any further. Judging the prospect of education is not at all an easy task, which can be done merely at a glance. The process is rather very complex -- since so many houses and so many planets are involved. It is to be remembered that for judging education, we have to check the concerned houses (which are far too many) and the concerned planets (which are also many) - both main and subsidiary. It should not and must not be concluded from a single house (like the 4th or the 5th), and a single planet (Mercury) as it's natural significator. IMPORTANCE OF THE 2nd HOUSE : The 2nd-house indicates 'aptitude' and proficiency, and the Moon can be taken as the natural significator for it. If the 2nd-lord is situated in exaltation-sign or in own-sign or in own-nakshatra, or natural benefic planet/s is/ are situated in the 2nd-house, or natural benefic planet/s aspect the 2nd-house, or if an exalted planet is situated in the 2nd-house, or if the Moon is situated in the 2nd-house, or if the Moon and the 2nd-lord are conjoined together or if these two planets aspect each other, then excellent aptitude and proficiency are indicated. If the Ascendant-lord and the 2nd-lord are involved in sign-exchange or nakshatra-exchange, or the Ascendant-lord is situated in the 2nd-house, or the 2nd-lord is situated in the Ascendant, then also the indications will be similar. IMPORTANCE OF THE 3rd HOUSE : Among other things, the 3rd-house indicates patience and 'informal studies'; Saturn can be taken as the natural significator for these. If the 3rd-lord is situated in exaltation-sign or in own-sign or in own-nakshatra, or natural benefic planet/s is/ are situated in the 3rdhouse, or natural benefic planet/s aspect the 3rd-house, or if an exalted planet is situated in the 3rd-house, or if Saturn is situated in the 3rd-house, or if Saturn and the 3rd-lord are conjoined together, or if these two planets aspect each other, then extreme patience and informal studies to an exceptional extent are indicated. If the Ascendant-lord and the 3rdlord are involved in sign-exchange or nakshatra-exchange, or the Ascendant-lord is situated in the 3rd-house, or the 3rd-lord is situated in the Ascendant, then also the indications will be similar. 1|Page

The very same 3rd-house also indicates personality, writing ability and 'hand-writing'; the Sun can be taken as the natural significator for these. If the 3rd-lord is situated in exaltation-sign or in own-sign or in own-nakshatra, or natural benefic planet/s is/ are situated in the 3rd-house, or natural benefic planet/s aspect the 3rd-house, or if an exalted planet is situated in the 3rd-house, or if the Sun is situated in the 3rd-house, or if the Sun and the 3rd-lord are conjoined together, or if these two planets aspect each other, then impressive personality, exceptional writing ability and 'beautiful' handwriting are indicated. If the Ascendant-lord and the 3rd-lord are involved in sign-exchange or nakshatra-exchange, or the Ascendant-lord is situated in the 3rd-house, or the 3rd-lord is situated in the Ascendant, then also the indications will be similar. SPECIAL ROLE OF THE ASCENDANT-LORD : The Ascendant-lord -- even if it is a natural malefic planet -- is the 'super-benefic' planet in the chart. If the Ascendant-lord is situated in a sign or aspect it, then the strength of the sign is increased; and if the Ascendant-lord is conjoined with a planet or aspects it, then the strength of the planet is increased. If the Ascendant-lord is situated in the 4th-house or the 5th-house, or if it aspects the 4th-house or the 5th-house, or if it is conjoined with the 4th-lord or the 5th-lord, or if aspects the 4th-lord or the 5th-lord, then it is a favorable indication for having very good education.

CHECKING FOR "AFFLICTIONS" OF PLANETS : In general, if a planet is debilitated or combust or eclipsed or retrograde or conjoined with a natural malefic planet or a natural malefic planet aspects it, then it is considered to be afflicted. But when we are specifically considering the prospect of education, certain special points deserve to be duly noted -- since many of these so-called 'affliction' may not act as a hindering factor at all. Debilitation : For education, except for the Moon, debilitation can be ignored altogether. But if Moon is found to be debilitated, then the native may not have good aptitude, or may not be endowed with good proficiency -- particularly during the early age-period (till about standard VIII or so); if other things are favorable, then proficiency might become gradually improved up to a considerable extent -- beginning from around the indicated time-period. Combustion : For education, combustion of Mercury is totally ignored. A combust Mercury may and can rather give good proficiency and aptitude for learning things. But the combustion of major planets (Mars, Jupiter and Saturn) deserves to be noted with care -- since it can adversely affect the prospect of having good education; it will be more so if the combust 2|Page

planet becomes the lord of- or situated in- the 4th- or the 5th- or the 2nd- houses. The adverse effect of combustion will be more if the Ascendant is Leo (since the combustioncausing planet -- the Sun -- itself becomes the Ascendant-lord). In case of combustion, the effect will definitely depend on the longitudinal distance from the Sun. If the distance is not more than 1*, then the affliction is really very serious (as it indicates possible serious health-affection, and surely indicates serious problem with eyesight); if the distance is more than 1* but not more than 3*20', then also it is a hindering factor for education (and profession). If the distance is more than 3*20', then the effect won't be much adverse. 'Eclipsed' condition (close to either Rahu or Ketu) : For want of a better term, closeness to Rahu or Ketu had been termed as 'eclipsed' condition. As usual, the effect is more if the Sun or the Moon gets 'eclipsed'. Mercury enjoys the complete exception -- as being in an angular (kendra) house from Rahu, it gains strength. For the remaining planets (Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn), it is only a minor hindering factor; however, this is dependent on the longitudinal distance (from Rahu or Ketu) -- the affliction is very serious if the distance is not more than 1*; and if the distance is more than 1* but within 3*20', then also things might be pretty bad. If the distance (from Rahu or Ketu) is 6* or more, then the adverse influence of conjunction with Rahu or Ketu can be ignored altogether. Retrogression : For education, except for the Venus, retrogression is rather beneficial; if an educationrelated planet is retrograde, then it can be taken as a source of strength. If Mercury is retrograde, then the person becomes clever and very practical; if Mars is retrograde, then the person becomes ambitious and is endowed with a sense of pride (which is indirectly an encouraging factor for having good for education); if Jupiter is retrograde, then although the person may have lopsided views and is very much money-minded, he/ she possesses excellent knowledge in grammar, language and literature; if Saturn* is retrograde, then the person is endowed with concentration and he/ she is very much likely to acquire good command in languages other than mother-tongue, including 'foreign' languages (like English, French, German, etc) -- both spoken and written. However, if Saturn* is retrograde, we have got to look for the presence of the modifying influences in the chart as it may and can give temporary- or permanent- "break" in education. If Saturn is strong (exalted or in own-house or in own-nakshatra), then the "break" in education is likely to be temporary and it may result owing to change of circumstances, or for some undesired constraints; but if Saturn is not strong, or if in spite of being strong it is much afflicted, then the "break" may be permanent and/ or it may result owing to lack of proficiency or failure in qualifying examination (which may even be admission test or preliminary screening).

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If Venus is not strong (i.e., not in exaltation, or in own-sign, or in own-nakshatra), and if it is retrograde, then we have to check whether some modifying influences are operating in the chart; otherwise, with the onset of adolescence, the person may develop unusual interest in matters concerning the 'other' gender -- which may and can adversely affect academic proficiency, and in turn may mar the prospect of having higher education. Conjunction with (or aspected by) natural malefic planets : (a) Conjunction with (or aspected by) the Ascendant-lord : As mentioned earlier, even if the Ascendant-lord is a natural malefic, it is functionally a 'super-benefic'. So, conjunction with the Ascendant-lord will be very beneficial for education. (b) Conjunction with (or aspected by) a "yoga-karaka" planet (natural- or temporal-) : If the natural malefic planet is a natural- or temporal- 'yoga-karaka' planet, then it's conjunction with- or aspect to- any education-related planet will only have desirable- and beneficial- influences. (c) Conjunction with Rahu : Except for the Moon, conjunction of Rahu is quite beneficial; if the Moon is situated in close conjunction with Rahu, then the person's thinking might become confused -- which is not at all desirable for having good education. As Rahu signifies 'intution' (or capacity to conclude without much of thinking) and also 'desire' for having the best things of life, Rahu's conjunction with any education-related planet will make him/ her aspire for good education -- so that he/ she can become quite 'respectable' in society by dint of his/ her educational accomplishments. (d) Conjunction with Ketu : Ketu is the significator for Computer-education. If Mercury is strong (in exaltation, or in own-sign, or in own-nakshatra), and if it is situated in an education-related house (the 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th or 11th), while Ketu is also placed in any of such houses, then the person can look forward to acquiring good proficiency in Computer operations -which has been becoming increasingly popular now-a-days. However, Ketu's close conjunction with Saturn is not very desirable. If modifying influences are not found to be present in the chart, then it indicates the possibility of having serious family-problems, or probable loss of some close relation/s by untimely demise or separation, and/ or acute financial constraints during sometime in life -- which may become a hindering factor, and may become the root-cause for having either temporary- or permanent- "break" in education.

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IMPORTANCE OF THE 4th & THE 5th HOUSES : The 4th-house indicates general education, whereas the 5th-house indicates intellect, memory and merit. The natural significator for both the houses is Mercury. The planets situated in either or both of these two houses (if any), and the planets aspecting either- or both- of these two houses (if any) have much of bearing on the prospect of education. The sign-position, house-position, etc conditions of the 4th-lord and the 5th-lord have also to be taken into account. If the 4th-lord is situated in exaltation sign or in own-sign or in own nakshatra, or one or more natural benefic planet/s is/ are situated in the 4th-house, or natural benefic planet/s aspect the 4th-house, or if an exalted planet is situated in the 4th-house, or if Mercury is situated in the 4th-house, or if Mercury and the 4th-lord are conjoined together, or if these two planets aspect each other, then it can very safely be concluded that the person will have good education. If the 5th-lord is situated in exaltation sign or in own-sign or in own nakshatra, or one or more natural benefic planet(s) is/ are situated in the 5th-house, or natural benefic planet(s) is/ are aspecting the 5th-house, or if an exalted planet is situated in the 5thhouse, or if Mercury is situated in the 5th-house, or if Mercury and the 5th-lord are conjoined together, or if these two planets aspect each other, then also it can very safely be concluded that the person will have good education. INTER-RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ANGULAR- & TRINAL- LORDS : Any connection between the 4th-house (or 4th-lord) and the 5th-house (or 5th-lord) gives 'application-oriented' or professional education; like engineering, technology, medicine, accountancy, law, etc. Thus, if the 4th-lord and the 5th-lord are involved in signexchange or nakshatra-exchange, or if these two lords are conjoined together, or if they aspect each other -- while Mercury is also strong -- then 'application-oriented' or professional education may and can be expected. Besides Ascendant and the 4th, there are other angular (kendra) houses -- the 7th and the 10th. And, besides the 5th, the 9th is also a trinal (trikona) house. Any exchange or oneway relationship between the lord of an angular house in a trinal house, or vice versa, is also a very favorable indication for having good education. The connection involving the 5th- (house or lord) generally gives 'application-oriented' education; if the connection involves the 7th, then it may have some connection with business or law; if the connection involves the 9th, then it may give higher education, and/ or it may have some connection with medical education.

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IMPORTANCE OF THE 8th, 9th & 12th HOUSES - HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH :

IMPORTANCE OF THE 9th HOUSE : The 9th-house (and 9th-lord) indicates higher education/ qualification (general postgraduation, higher professional education, 'formal' research*, etc). Jupiter is the significator for wisdom; as such, it is considered to be a natural significator for higher education. If the 4th-lord is situated in the 9th-house, or if the 9th-lord is situated in the 4th-house, or if these two lords are conjoined together, or these two lords aspect each other, then the person will have higher education/ professional education, in which connection he/ she may have to go to a distant- (or even foreign-) place. If the 5th-lord is situated in the 9th-house, or if the 9th-lord is situated in the 5th-house, or if these two lords are conjoined together, or these two lords aspect each other, then the person will have higher education/ professional education; he/ she may secure a professional qualification from a foreign institute of repute and/ or through a correspondence course. IMPORTANCE OF THE 12th HOUSE : However, serious research* (or 'real search' -- which might be informal studies continued for a very long duration) comes under the governance of the 12th-house (and 12th-lord). Here, Saturn may be taken as a co-significator; this is in addition to the general significator Mercury and special significator Jupiter. If Saturn is situated in the 12thhouse or aspects it, while the 4th-lord or the 9th-lord is also situated in the same house or aspects it, then it is a favorable indication : the person will continue his/ her informal studies for a very long duration, and will probably come out with some special findings or observations of your own. As the 12th happens to be the 4th from the 9th (or the 9th from the 4th), it signifies temporary shifting of residence in connection with education. If education-related planets are inter-related with the 12th-house, then the person may go to a distant inland place (or even a foreign country) in connection with education. If the lord of the 4th- or the 5th- or the 9th- is situated in the 12th-house, or if the 12th-lord is situated in any of these houses (the 4th- or the 5th- or the 9th-), then the person may have to go to a distant place and stay there for a long duration in connection with higher education/ professional education. Alternately, even if you do not go to a distant place, there are chances that you may have to stay in a school/ college/ university hostel/ boarding house. IMPORTANCE OF THE 8th HOUSE : The 8th-house has governance over untoward happenings, accidental mishaps, death, mysteries, forensic studies, mystique and occult subjects (like Astrology, etc). If the 8thhouse or the 8th-lord becomes related to the 4th-house or 4th-lord or the 5th-house or 6|Page

5th-lord, the 5th-house is well-disposed, and Mercury is also strong, then a person may have advance studies and conduct researches in the fields of mystique and occult subjects like Astrology. A strong Mars in relation to the 8th-house may give informal studies and/ or higher education in connection with crimes and criminal- psychology, behavior, proceedings, laws, clauses, terms, etc and/ or also about detective investigation, forensic procedures, etc. IMPORTANCE OF THE NATURAL SIGNIFICATOR PLANET (MERCURY) : The natural significator for education -- formal and informal, general and professional -is the planet Mercury. So, we must look for the sign-position, house-position, etc conditions* of Mercury in the chart. If Mercury is situated in exaltation sign or in ownsign or in own-nakshatra, then Mercury is deemed to be strong. IMPORTANCE OF BHINNA-ASHTAKAVARGA OF MERCURY : The Bhinna-Ashtakavarga strength of Mercury in it's placement in the chart, and also in all the houses -- most of which are either directly- or indirectly- related to education and/ or information in some way or other -- may and can offer some vital and very useful information not only regarding the prospect of education but also about the possible areas of interest. Not only in it's own placement sign, but also in the other signs (corresponding to various houses), if the number of benefic dots in Mercury's Bhinna-Ashtakavarga is found to be 7 or 8, definitely it is a source of strength; the beneficial results which will accrue will have to be interpreted from the significations of the concerned house, wherein it is found. IMPORTANCE OF THE 10th HOUSE : The 10th-house and the 10th-lord rules over "Knowledge", which would find effective utilization in the person's profession. If the 10th-house or the 10th-lord has any connection with the 4th-house or 4th-lord or the 5th-house or 5th-lord -- that is, if the 10th-lord is conjoined with- or aspected by- the 4th-lord, or if the 10th-lord is conjoined with- or aspected by- the 5th-lord, or if the 10th-lord is situated in the nakshatra of the 5th-lord or a planet situated in the 5th-house, or if the 10th-lord is situated in the nakshatra of the 4th-lord or a planet situated in the 4th-house, then it may safely concluded that the person will have good education and informal studies as well -- which will have effective utilization in his/ her profession throughout his/ her working life.
CONSIDERATIONS FROM THE DIVISIONAL CHART - "CHATURVIMSHAMSHA" :

Chaturvimshamsha (or D-24) is the divisional chart, which is given importance for judging the quality- and extent- of education. Every divisional chart has it's own significator (or karaka) -- whose sign-position, house-position, essential dignity (that is, if exalted or in own-sign), it's association, etc -- all in the same D-24 divisional chart is carefully considered.

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The situation of planets in the various education-related houses (2nd = Aptitude, proficiency; 3rd = Skill of writing, informal studies; 4th = General education (graduation degree/ diploma); 5th = Intelligence, memory, merit; 9th = Higher education (Postgraduation/ professional qualification; 10th = Knowledge; 11th = Realization of the object in view) are to be noted carefully. Mercury's situation in movable (chara) signs in the D-24 chart indicates that the person will be capable of thinking very fast and arrive at conclusions almost instantly. The situation of Mars in any sign of Mercury (Gemini or Virgo) further enhances it. The situation of the 4th-lord -- of the natal chart -- if situated in any sign of Mercury (Gemini or Virgo) indicates the possibility of having good education (graduation degree/ diploma). Similarly the situation of the 9th-lord -- again of the natal chart -- if situated in any sign of Mercury (Gemini or Virgo) indicates the possibility of having higher education (post-graduation/ professional qualification). As is customarily considered in natal charts, in D-24 chart also, if the lord of an angular (kendra) house is situated in a trinal (trikona) house, or vice-versa, or if one angular lord is conjoined with one trinal lord, then it indicates a fair degree of possibility that the person will have education in an "application-oriented" field; engineering or technology may have some chance. Special role of the planet (if any) situated in the 11th-house in the D-24 chart : Planets situated in the 11th-house in the D-24 chart are important. If there is a natural benefic planet is situated in the 11th-house in the D-24 chart, good education is assured. If Jupiter or Venus or Mercury is situated in the 11th-house in the D-24 chart, the person is very much likely to acquire an educational/ professional qualification from a highly reputed and prestigious institution. If in the Chaturvimshamsha (D-24) chart, a planet is found to be situated in the 11th from the Ascendant, then the person is very much likely to acquire an educational-/ professional- qualification from a highly reputed and prestigious institution. It's additional indication in respect of the stream of education might be concluded accordingly as given under : Jupiter : It is possible that your education might have some connection with the fields like finance, accountancy, law, education, religion, etc. Venus : It is possible that your education might have some connection with the fields like engineering, business management, optics, fashion-design, etc. Mercury : It is possible that your education might have some connection with the fields like science, technology, journalism, commerce, foreign trade, etc.

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Mars : It is possible that your education might have some connection with the fields like metallurgy, chemicals, architecture, surgery, dentistry, hotel management, etc. Saturn : It is possible that your education might have some connection with the fields like agriculture, geology, geophysics, mining, industry, actuary, etc. Moon : It is possible that your education might be in general stream; although medicine or pharmacy also has some chance. (but in respect of your profession, you may have connection with the general public.) Sun : It is possible that your education might be in general stream; (but in respect of your profession, you may have connection with the senior officials of various government departments.) SPECIAL NOTE for Astrology learners and interested readers (in respect of divisional chart, D-24) : It is to be carefully remembered that since the D-24 divisional chart is a highly "magnified" (24 times) chart, high degree of accuracy of the time of birth is a very crucial factor. It can be well understood as the Ascendant in the D-24 chart changes sign within about 5 minutes of time! So, if someone's furnished time of birth is expected to be accurate within about 15 minutes of time on either side, then it will obviously be manifestly absurd to check the house-positions in D-24 chart at all. And, even if the furnished time of birth is believed to be very accurate, then also we should check whether the Ascendant's krishamsha (i.e., longitude bereft of sign falls anywhere close to 0*, or 1*15' or it's multiples. This is because, in such cases, the position can as well be shifted to an adjacent sign (previous or next as the case may be) instead, and the entire "picture" could be capable of being changed altogether. It is to be clearly borne in mind that the planetary "aspects" are not considered in the divisional charts. Above all, undue emphasis should not be laid on the divisional charts (including this D24). This is for the simple reason that -- after all -- the divisional charts are not the factual "astronomical" picture of the heavens; and their significations are considered to be "symbolic" only. IMPORTANCE OF THE BHINNA-ASTAKAVARGA STRENGTH (OF BENEFIC PLANETS) : The natural benefic planets are : Jupiter, Venus, Mercury and the (waxing) Moon. Besides these, the Ascendant-lord, the natural "yoga-karaka" planet (if any), the temporal "yoga-karaka" planet (if any), any planet is in exaltation, in own-sign or in own-nakshatra (if any), then -- even if these are natural malefic -- they are to be considered as to be circumstantially "benefic" planets -- for the purpose of judging the prospect of education. 9|Page

We have got to check the individual contribution of benefic dots of these planets in the various house-signs (all of which somehow become connected with education -- either directly or indirectly). If the cumulative contribution of the benefic dots are found to be fairly- to really- good in at least two of the main education-related house-signs (the 2nd-, the 4th-, the 5th- and the 9th-), it goes without saying that the person will surely acquire good- to excellent- education. If in the Ascendant, the total number of benefic dots (contributed by the planets favorably disposed for education) is found to be very good, then it will make the person intelligent, suave and alert -- in respect of gathering useful information, and he/ she will be capable of putting them into use in an effective way and purposeful manner. If in the 2nd-house, the total number of benefic dots (contributed by the planets favorably disposed for education) is found to be very good, then the person will be endowed with good aptitude and academic proficiency; he/ she will possess the gift of eloquence and will be very dependable in respect of monetary transactions. If in the 3rd-house, the total number of benefic dots (contributed by the planets favorably disposed for education) is found to be very good, then the person will be endowed with exceptional writing ability; he/ she will be very efficient in respect of handling correspondence/ communications and dealing with ever-changing lot of information about the latest developments. If in the 4th-house, the total number of benefic dots (contributed by the planets favorably disposed for education) is found to be very good, then it is a highly fortunate combination, and the person will be very fortunate in respect of having a good level of education. If in the 5th-house, the total number of benefic dots (contributed by the planets favorably disposed for education) is found to be very good, then the person will be endowed with sharp intelligence and retentive memory. He/ she will be fortunate in respect of having a good level of education, which might be in an application-oriented field. You might have some interest in- and good knowledge of- speculative investments (as in shares, etc). If in the 6th-house, the total number of benefic dots (contributed by the planets favorably disposed for education) is found to be very good, then if the person has the inclination, then he/ she may acquire considerable knowledge and information about diseases/ medicines by having formal or informal studies. (Even if he/ she does not become a qualified medical practitioner, his/ her profession or hobby may have some connection with medicines.) If in the 7th-house, the total number of benefic dots (contributed by the planets favorably disposed for education) is found to be very good, then the person will be endowed with sharp intelligence, ready wit and a good sense of humor. His/ her business sense will be quite well developed and he/ she will be very successful in public dealings.

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If in the 8th-house, the total number of benefic dots (contributed by the planets favorably disposed for education) is found to be very good, then the person are very much likely to have much of interest in the occult and mystique subjects (like Astrology, Palmistry, Numerology, etc). If in the 9th-house, the total number of benefic dots (contributed by the planets favorably disposed for education) is found to be very good, then the person is very much likely to have higher education; it appears entirely possible that he/ she may successfully complete some professional course for enhancing his/ her worth. If in the 10th-house, the total number of benefic dots (contributed by the planets favorably disposed for education) is found to be very good, then it is a highly favorable combination; the person is very much likely to gather in-depth knowledge and useful information about the latest technological developments, which he/ she would effectively utilize in your area of profession. If in the 11th-house, the total number of benefic dots (contributed by the planets favorably disposed for education) is found to be very good, then it is a favorable combination; the person will have deep interest in a diverse range of subjects, in which he/ she will gather knowledge and information. This will help him/ her to become the center of attraction in the circle of his/ her friends and acquaintances, who will value his/ her opinions and occasionally look forward to him/ her for advice. If in the 12th-house, the total number of benefic dots (contributed by the planets favorably disposed for education) is found to be very good, then the person will have deep interest in some subject of special interest and will continue your informal studies for a very long duration; he/ she may probably come up with some special findings or observations of his/ her own. CHECKING FROM EXCHANGE OF PLANETARY "TERMS" : Egyptian "planetary terms" are relatively more popularly used, and these appear to be more reliable. The "terms" are certain longitudinal sections in every sign, somewhat differing from sign to sign. These are similar to "Hadda-Chakra" originally used in Varshaphala charts of Tajaka-system. These are also used in Western Astrology -particularly in Horary charts; some more open-minded experimenters have used them in natal charts also, and reported as having successfully obtained some notable results. The five 'tara'-grahas (Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn) can become the term-lords; but the Sun and the Moon cannot. When a pair of planets are situated in each other's "term", they behave as if they are influencing each other, and the qualitative characteristics which are in common to both seem to become more pronounced. The exchange of planetary "terms" are considered for ascertaining the person's inclinations and interest. However, for obtaining beneficial results, it is a pre-requisite that Mercury should be strong (in exaltation or in own-sign or in own-nakshatra) and/ or well-placed in the chart. 11 | P a g e

Mars and Saturn both are pronouncedly "technical" planets, and both of them are chiefly concerned with the usefulness in practical fields of application. As such, if Mars and Saturn are involved in "term"-exchange, it indicates that the person will have much of interest for studying "application-oriented" subjects like Engineering or Technology. He/ she may also easily acquire considerable expertise in various kinds of advanced Computer applications. Mercury is the planet of intelligence and education, where Jupiter is the natural significator for wisdom, prudence, growth and abundance. As such, if Mercury and Jupiter are involved in "term"-exchange, it indicates that the person will have much of interest for studying language and literature. He/ she is very much likely to have extraordinary writing ability; it also appears quite probable that he/ she may be a contributor in some journals, or even may become an author. Mercury is the planet of intelligence and education, where Venus is the natural significator for culture, refinement and fine arts. As such, if Mercury and Venus are involved in "term"-exchange, it indicates that the person will have much of interest for studying language and literature. He/ she is very much likely to have artistic inclinations in a profound degree, or you may be greatly interested in photography. (Your profession or hobby may have some connection with some field of fine arts, or the camera.) Similarly, Jupiter stands for justness and righteousness, whereas Venus signifies perfect order, balance and harmony; both the planets are significators for affluence as well. As such, if Jupiter and Venus are involved in "term"-exchange, it indicates that the person will have keen interest for studying law or finance-management. (Alternately, you might be overly occupied with the affairs of running a brisk business of your own -- which will keep you amidst plenty and abundance.) The Sun and the Moon are political planets. They are the significators for authority and power by virtue of being heirs. If the Sun and the Moon are involved in "term"-exchange, it indicates that the person is very much likely to have high aspirations, and prepare himself/ herself for successfully competing in the examinations for the top-notch administrative service. The Sun and Mars both signify such distinguished people, who are in a position to exercise punishment power. If the Sun and Mars are involved in "term"-exchange, it indicates that person is very much likely to have high aspirations, and prepare himself/ herself for occupying senior and powerful positions. The field of active politics, defence or police establishments, etc may attract him/ her; alternately, it might be surgery.

DETERMINING VARIOUS STREAMS OF EDUCATION : MEDICINE/ SURGERY/ PHARMACY : As usual, since 'Medicine' is an applicationoriented field, there must at first be some inter-relationship with the 4th- and 5th- houses and/ or their lords (or such a relationship should be found between any other angular and 12 | P a g e

trinal houses). The Ascendant-lord situated in the 9th or the 9th-lord situated in the Ascendant, or if these two lords are conjoined together or aspect each other, then it may and can induce the interest in the native's mind for studying medicine. The Moon denotes medicines; so the Moon should have some connection with the 4th- or 5th- or 9th- or 10th- houses (and/ or the respective lords). Since the 6th-house indicates the 'disease', and the 11th-house indicates the 'cure', if the 4th-house and/ or it's lord is/ are connected with the 6th-house or the 6th-lord or the 11th-house or the 11th-lord, then a person is very much likely to be interested to study medicine. The 8th-house indicates accidental mishaps, serious injuries, danger to life, etc. So, the connection of the 8thhouse and/ or 8th-lord may take one to Surgery. Since the purpose of studying medicine is for saving life, the significator for life -- Jupiter -- should be well-placed, and should be free from serious affliction. However, if Jupiter is debilitated, and it is in close conjunction with Mars (exalted) or Saturn (own-sign) , then it may rather be an advantageous factor for studying medicine. But if Jupiter is situated very close to Sun (that is, becoming badly combust), then it is very much likely to be a handicap. Since good academic proficiency is a pre-requisite, Mercury should be well-placed and/ or the 4th-house (or the 5th-house) should be strong (that is, the lord of the house-sign should be in exaltation or in own-sign or in own-nakshatra; or a planet having similar strength should remain in the house). As the course requires clearing an entrance examination, the presence of a natural malefic planet in the 6th (or in the 3rd or in the 11th) will be very desired. If good academic proficiency and/ or capacity to successfully clear the competitive entrance examination are/ is not indicated in the chart, then it can take one to the next level -- like Pharmacy. The close conjunction of the Sun and Ketu are often found in the charts of medical men. If the Sun is stronger than Mars, then the stream may be medicine proper; but if Mars is a stronger and if it is found to exert more influences, then the native may take up Surgery. The close conjunction of Rahu takes one to Anesthesia. Similarly placed Saturn may take one to orthopedics or pathology. The modifying influences of various planets and also those of various signs will have to be checked for the purpose of ascertaining the probable specific areas of specialization. ENGINEERING/ TECHNOLOGY : As usual, since 'Engineering/ Technology' are application-oriented fields, there must at first be some inter-relationship with the 4th- and 5th- houses and/ or their lords (or such a relationship should be found between any other angular and trinal houses). The combined influence of Mars and Saturn leads one to study of Engineering and/ or Technology. As such, the combinations can be : (i) Mars and Saturn conjoined together, or (ii) Mars aspecting Saturn, or (iii) Saturn aspecting Mars. If Mars is exalted or debilitated, and is in conjunction with Saturn, the possibility of Engineering becomes more in comparison; if Mars aspects Saturn, then also it induces the inclination of taking up the study of Engineering. If Venus is in exaltation or in own-sign 13 | P a g e

or in own-nakshatra, or is conjoined with or aspected by Jupiter, then the chances of taking up Engineering is considerably increased. Similarly, if Saturn is exalted or debilitated, and is in conjunction with Mars, the possibility of Technology becomes more in comparison; if Saturn aspects Mars, then also it induces the inclination of taking up the study of Technology. If Venus is neither in exaltation nor in own-sign nor in own-nakshatra, and is conjoined with or aspected by Saturn, then the chances of taking up Technology is considerably increased. COMPUTER EDUCATION : The strength of Mercury is the prime indicator; if Mercury is in exaltation or in own-sign or in own-nakshatra, and it is situated in the 4thor 5th- or 8th- or 9th- or 10th- or 11th- houses, then it will be an asset. Ketu is the cosignificator. If Ketu situated in sign Scorpio or in own-nakshatra, or is situated in any of the above-mentioned houses (4th- or 5th- or 8th- or 9th- or 10th- or 11th-), then it will be an added advantage. Mars is the significator for "Programming". If Mars is situated in exaltation or in ownsign or in own-nakshatra, or is situated in any of the above-mentioned houses (4th- or 5th- or 8th- or 9th- or 10th- or 11th-), or is situated in the Ascendant, then one may and can become a good programmer. Venus is the significator for "Graphic Design". If Venus is situated in exaltation or in own-sign or in own-nakshatra, or is situated in any of the above-mentioned houses (4thor 5th- or 8th- or 9th- or 10th- or 11th-), or is situated in the Ascendant, then one may and can be a good graphic designer. If the 8th-lord is situated in the Ascendant or the 10th-house or the 5th-house, or aspects any of these houses, or is conjoined with the lord of any of these houses, then the person is very much likely to have some connection with programming and designing of software related to subjects like Astrology. SCIENCE SUBJECTS : The third- and the sixth- houses denote the science subjects, and the natural malefic planets Mars, Saturn and Rahu are the significators. Of course, at least one of these should preferably have some connection with Mercury -- which is the natural significator for general education. Out of Mars and Saturn, if one is the influencing planet -- that is, the planet is the the 3rd-lord or the 6th-lord, or is situated in the 3rd-house or in the 6th-house, while the other is the lord of the 4th-lord or the 5thlord or is placed in the 4th-house or the 5th-house, and both are influencing each other by conjunction or aspect, or one of them is influencing the other by aspect while the other is influencing the 3rd-lord or the 6th-lord by conjunction or aspect, then study of Science subjects are indicated. Saturn denotes Physics, Mars denotes Chemistry, while Mercury denotes Mathematics. If Saturn is stronger, or is influencing Mercury by conjunction or aspect, then stress is laid more on Physics; if Mars is stronger, or is influencing Mercury by conjunction or aspect, then stress is laid more on Chemistry; if Neither of these two planets (Saturn and Mars) 14 | P a g e

influences Mercury, then stress might be laid more on Mathematics. Rahu denotes poisonous chemicals; as such, if Rahu is in the 4th-house or in the 5th-house or is connected with the 4th-lord or the 5th-lord or with Mars, then possibility of having higher study in Chemistry becomes more. If the influence of Saturn is absent, but that of Jupiter is present, then there is possibility of studying Bio-Science (Zoology and Botany). ARTS SUBJECTS : Mercury and Venus, are the significator planets for Arts Subjects; to some extent, the Moon is also so. If one of these two planets (Mercury or Venus) becomes the lord of the 4th-, or 5th-, or 9th- or 10th- house, while another of these two is situated in any of these houses will impart much of interest in Arts Subjects. If Venus is situated in the 4th- or 5th- or 10th- house, and is conjoined with- or involved in signexchange or nakshatra-exchange or term- exchange with any natural benefic planet (Mercury or Moon or Jupiter), then also there will be great interest in studying Arts Subjects. If Mercury and Venus are conjoined together, or if Mercury is in conjunction with the Moon, or if Venus is in conjunction with the Moon, then also some special interest in Arts Subjects is signified. LANGUAGE/ LITERATURE : Mercury and Jupiter are the significator planets for Language and Literature. If one of these two planets becomes the lord of the 4th-, or 5th-, or 9th- or 10th- house, while another of these two is situated in any of these houses will impart much of interest in Language and Literature. If Jupiter is situated in the 4th- or 5th- or 10th- house, and is conjoined with- or involved in sign-exchange or nakshatraexchange or term- exchange with any natural benefic planet (Mercury or Moon or Venus), then also there will be great interest in studying Language/ Lterature. If Mercury and Jupiter are conjoined together, or if Mercury is in conjunction with the Moon, then also some special interest in Language/ Literature is signified. LAW : The sign Libra denotes the Law-Court, and the natural significators are Venus and Jupiter. If either of these two planets are the lord of 4th-, or 5th-, or 9th-, or 10thhouse, or is situated in any of these houses, while these two planets are in conjunction, or opposition, or in mutually 6/ 8 position, then the person might be interested in studying Law. The mutual sign-exchange, or nakshatra-exchange between Jupiter and Venus gives much of interest in studying Law. If such mutual exchange is found between the 5th-lord and the 7th-lord, or between the 5th-lord and the 10th-lord, or between the 7th-lord and the 10th-lord, then also the person might be grossly interested in studying Law. If the 6th-lord or the 8th-lord is situated in own-house, or either of these two lords is involved in sign-exchange or nakshatra-exchange with any other planet, then also there might be some interest in studying Law. If in this combination, Mars or Venus becomes the 6th-lord, or either of these two planets is situated in the 6th-house, then there could be some connection with Civil Law-suits; but if in this combination, Mars or Venus becomes the 8th-lord instead, or either of these two planets is situated in the 8th-house, then there could be some connection with Crime and/ or Criminal proceedings.

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If the Sun or Saturn is in opposition with Mars, or if either of these two planets are involved in "square" aspect with Mars, then there could be some interest in studying Law, or for gathering information about legal matters -- as the person may face law-suit in connection with Property-Matters. If the 11th-lord is situated in the 4th-house, or if the 4th-lord is situated in the 11th-house, while a natural malefic planet is also situated in the 4th-house (or in the 11th-house), then also the indications could be quite similar in nature. If the 7th-lord and the 8th-lord are involved in sign-exchange or nakshatra-exchange, then there is some possibility of having legal problems with marriage-partner, or business-partner, or the marriage-partner of the second child. If Rahu and Ketu are involved in nakshatra-exchange, then also the indications might be similar. COMMERCE SUBJECTS : Mercury denotes transaction (and accounting) and the Moon denotes public connections. Any of these two planets situated in the 7th-house, while the other is having relationship with any of the major education- or professionrelated houses (the 4th-, or the 5th- or the 10th-) may take one to commerce. The conjunction of the Moon and Mercury in any of these houses, or if one is situated while the other is aspecting, then also the native may be interested in commerce subjects. If Jupiter or Venus is also involved, then it confers comparatively higher rank and status. But if Saturn is involved instead, then the education leads one to a job, which involves responsibility and subordination -- with less remuneration. ACCOUNTANCY : More commonly, the sign Virgo (and less commonly, the sign Gemini) is found to be important in the charts of Accountants; since the profession involves the connection with pen-and-paper, it's natural significator is Mercury. Jupiter or Venus (as they are the planets of abundance) is often connected with either of these signs or with their lord Mercury -- by conjunction or aspect. These planets should also certain inter-connection with the main education- or profession- related houses (the 4th-, or the 5th-, or the 10th-). Since Accountancy is also an application-oriented field, some sort of inter-relationship between the angular- (kendra) and trinal- (trikona) houses will be a very advantageous and supporting factor. But as the job involves more of responsibilty, and less of authority, Saturn's influence is frequently found to be present, and that of Mars is more often found to be absent. AGRICULTURE : The signs Cancer and Aquarius, and the planets Moon and Saturn have much to do with Agriculture. If Saturn and Moon are in conjunction in sign Aquarius, then a possibility is indicated. Earthy signs Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn are also found to have some connection pretty often; any of these signs or their lords becoming inter-connected by conjunction or aspect, and also having certain interconnection with the main education- or profession- related houses (the 4th-, or the 5th-, or the 10th-). Since Agriculture is also an application-oriented field, some sort of interrelationship between the angular- (kendra) and trinal- (trikona) houses will be a very advantageous and supporting factor.

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ASTROLOGY : Mercury is the natural significator; it should be strong (i.e., in exaltation, or in own-sign, or in own-nakshatra); it should also be conjoined with- or in involved in mutual aspect with the 8th-lord -- as Astrology is signified mainly by the 8thhouse. The 5th-house should be strong; the 5th-lord should be situated in the 5th-house, or aspecting the same. The connection of Rahu or Ketu with the planet Mercury, and with these houses (the 5th-house or the 8th-house) and/ or their lords (the 5th-lord and the 8thlord) is very desirable. The BAV-strength of Mercury in it's own placement-sign in it's own BAV (>= 4 dots) is advantageous. If Ketu is situated in the 5th-house or aspects it, it is conjoined with Mercury or the 5th-lord or the 8th-lord, and in Mercury's BAV, it obtains at least 3 dots in it's placement-sign, the combination may be said to be complete; these will make the ground ready in all respects for making one an Astrologer. If Jupiter is situated in the 10th-house, conjoined with the 2nd-lord or the Moon, or aspecting the 2nd-lord or the Moon, then one can acquire great proficiency in Astrology. As Saturn is the significator for patience, perseverance, concentration, etc, Saturn's conjunction with Jupiter or the Moon or the 2nd-lord, or it's aspect falling on any of them may not at all be an unwelcome factor; it may rather be favourable for improving the propensities. If in the above combination, Jupiter is the 2nd-lord itself, then it will make the person a great speaker, who will receive invitation from the dignitaries for giving lectures in assemblies. If Mercury is strong (i.e., in exaltation, or in own-sign, or in own-nakshatra), or is situated in the 4th-house or the 5th-house (or aspects any of these two houses), while the 8th-lord is situated in the Ascendant or aspects it, then the person will have considerable interest in Astrology -- at least during sometime in his/ her life. If Mercury is strong (i.e., in exaltation, or in own-sign, or in own-nakshatra), or is situated in the 4th-house or the 5th-house (or aspects any of these two houses); and if the 8th-lord is situated in the 10th-house or aspects it, or is conjoined with the 10th-lord or involved in mutual aspect with it, then during sometime in his/ her life, then the person might be grossly interested in Astrology in connection with his/ her profession. Astrology being an typical and uncommon subject, it comes under the governance of Uranus. If Uranus is in close conjunction with the Mercury or the 10th-lord or the 5thlord, or situated in the sign of Mercury or the 10th-lord or the 5th-lord, or situated in the nakshatra of Mercury or the 10th-lord or the 5th-lord, then the person might be grossly interested in Astrology, take up the study of this subject very seriously, and even take up the stream as his/ her main line of profession. He/ she switch over to this field between age 35 and age 49 -- when Uranus in transit will be crossing over the 7th- and the 8thhouse from it's own placement. Copyright 2003-2010 : MindSutra Software Technologies., New Delhi.

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