Planetary combinations for an astrologer

By Kshitij Sharma, September 6, 2009

Author: Bijesh Menon

Ever since the era of great astrologer Dr. B. V. Raman, lots of people from the educated society have
started developing interest in the field of astrology, unlike in the past when astrology was monopolized
by a few, those who came from the families with astrological backgrounds or from some certain casts,
with rare exceptions. The new trend in astrology have enriched the subject by the means of research
and studies under taken by the new generation though subject to criticism on occasions for deviating
from the traditional path in small or large way. I have made an attempt to write an article on the same. I
consider myself as a student of astrology and have only a little knowledge to my credit till date. So I
make apologies in advance to the readers, if I make any mistakes in writing this article which is based
on the findings of my humble experience in astrology.

Introduction
Before starting with the planetary combinations and other related factors which constitutes one with
the fortune to be a master in astrology, we need to understand what qualities should an astrologer
possess.

Appropriate planetary combinations,

A strong and uncomplicated mind: The person should have a strong and uncomplicated mind
which should be spiritually inclined too, to help him self to be objective in thinking while
judging matters from a horoscope than subjective,
The person should have Vaksidhi (speaking ability),
Should have a good power of intuition,
The person should have developed a good analytical method of prediction.

Combinations for a good and sound knowledge in the field of astrology

To achieve knowledge in astrology or any related subject, one should have a natural inclination
towards such subjects. A relation between the 1st and 8th houses or 10th and 8th houses indicates
interest towards astrological related subjects. The lagna denotes the native himself while 10th denotes
the profession or means of livelihood, success in life and honor from the society. The 8th house
represents hidden energy, secrets, mysticism, astrology, occultism etc. The 8th house indicates initial
path to spirituality too. The is a relation between 1st & 8th house as described below:

1. Lagna lord posited in the 8th house,

2. 8th lord posited in the 1st house,
3. 1st and 8th lords in conjunction, or
4. 1st and 8th lords in mutual aspect to each other.

Editor: Please look at this article Rules of Combinations of planets, summarizing all the rules
for required yogas.

Any of the above combinations indicates the person has an innate interest towards the mystic. Lagna
being the representation of the native and 8th being the signification of all occult and mystic subjects
(including astrology) a relation between them constitutes natural interest in astrological and related
subjects. But that doesnt mean that the person will have profession too in the same line.

Presence of any of the planetary situation in a horoscope indicates not only interest in astrological
studies but the person having a profession in the related line. A relation between 1st, 8th & 10th house
and its lords is the best situation in a horoscope for making an astrologer.

Apart from the relation between the 1st, 8th and 10th houses in a horoscope, there some signs and
planets too play vital role in making an astrologer. In many astrologers horoscope it has been found
that the lagna or 10th house is falls in any of these signs Gemini, Scorpio, Aquarius or Pisces.

Gemini falls in the 3rd place in the natural horoscope indicates communications. Gemini is the
most intellectual sign and people with Gemini strong and influential in their horoscope are
basically found possessing good knowledge in many fields. They are good readers and judges
and have the ability to investigate complex situations.
 Scorpio is the 8th sign in natural zodiac those born with this sign rising are found to be good
students of occult sciences. They can probe into difficult and complex subjects to smoke out
their secrets and mark their mastery over it.
Aquarians are among the most fast, deep and sharp thinkers of the world. They are
unassuming by nature and noted for their ability to be detached from this material world.
Being the 11th sign in natural zodiac, they possess good intuition also.
Pisces being the 12th from the natural zodiac have a gift for their power of intuition, interest in
religion, philosophy and related studies. They are most devoted to the field of their interest all
which makes them the most eligible to become a celestial divinatory.

The karaka planet for astrology is Mercury who is karaka for Budhi or intelligence as well. A powerful
Mercury positioned in an angle, triangle, 2nd, 3rd or 11th house with residential strength and not
afflicted is essential for making an astrologer. Mercury being conjoined or in aspect with Sun (but not
combust and situated ahead of Sun), Jupiter or Saturn is supposed to give good results. Saturns
influence over Mercury is deemed to be good as far as an astrologers horoscope is concerned. A
combined influence of Saturn-Jupiter is supposed to be excellent. The influence of Saturn over
Mercury will make the native patient and steady in achieving knowledge in any subject.

A yoga or aspect between Mercury and Jupiter is most desired situation in an astrologers horoscope
since such situation will help the native to develop interest and achieve a good amount of knowledge in
Vedic subjects. Mercury shouldnt be in dwirdasa (2-12) or shashtashtama (6-8) to Guru which cut
downs the basic potential of the horoscope to become an astrologer even if there are other strong
combinations. An influence over Mercury by the planets Mars, Ketu or Rahu are destructive for Vedic
learning. Influence of Moon or Venus will make one more complex or materialistic by nature
respectively.

The planet Guru also is vital in making an astrologer. Guru being the natural karaka for Gods grace,
intuition, Vedic knowledge and wisdom his position in an astrologers horoscope is very important. Like
Mercury, Guru also should be posited in houses like angles, trines, 2nd or 11th. He should have
residential strength and influencing the houses Lagna, 2nd, 10th & 11th by the means of yoga, aspect
or lordship. Guru being in yoga or mutual aspect with Moon, Mercury or Saturn in good houses is very
desirable.

Combinations for a strong and uncomplicated mind

Moon and Ketu are also significant planets in an astrologers horoscope. Moon being the karaka for
mind and the mental disposition of an astrologer is very important for doing objective analysis of
charts; the Moon should be free from afflictions. Moon should be placed in the brighter half of the lunar
month or should have residential strength and positioned in a good house. Moon shouldnt be
positioned in dwirdasha (2-12) or shatashtama (6-8) from the Sun since such a position will cause an
imbalanced nature. Moon conjoined with or posited in Kendra from Guru forming Gajakesari yoga is
the best situation for moon. A trine aspect from Guru also is fine. A good harmony between Guru and
Moon will help the native to have good wisdom, vision and insight Veda shastras. A combined
influence of Guru and Saturn over Moon is also deemed good, but influence of Saturn alone over Moon
or by other planets than Guru is not good.

Ketu is moksha karaka and his positive approach in a horoscope will make one spiritually inclined. Ketu
being posited in the houses 1, 3, 9, 11 and 12 is good, provided he is not conjoined or subject to
aspect by any other planet except a trine aspect from Guru. Ketu being posited alone is always good
since when he is under influence of a planet by the means of yoga or aspect changes his natural
tendency. With the influence from Guru, Ketu will help a person to be detached from all illusions of this
materialistic world.

Vaksidhi
Vaksidhi is an ability one gets by the grace of the lord. Speaking eloquently and with right words to
express the mind is what Vaksidhi is all about. Vaksidhi Is judged from the 2nd house. The power of
the 10th house also should be taken into account while judging the power of 2nd house. The lord of
2nd house posited there or in an angle or trine having residential strength is good for Vaksidhi. Mercury
is the karaka planet for Vaksidhi. Jupiter influencing it is the best thing to happen. Moon, Budha or
Sukra any of these planets posited alone in the 2nd house with the yoga or aspect of the lord of that
rashi or Guru is good. The 2nd house should ideally fall in the signs of Sagittarius, Aries, Aquarius or
Gemini. The yoga or aspect of 10th lord over 2nd house or the yoga or mutual aspect between 2nd &
10th lords also promotes vaksidhi. Ketu. Mars, Saturn or Rahu adversely affecting the 2nd or the 2nd
lord is not desirable.

Intuition
In a horoscope 11th house is the house of intuition while planet Guru is the karaka for intuition and the
planets Moon & Ketu are also is suppose to play a sub part. Moon, Mercury or Ketu posited in the 11th
with aspect of Guru is the best position. Guru himself posited there also is fine.The 11th lord posited in
the 11th or aspect the 11th are also activates ones power of intuition. The 11th house falling in the
signs of Scorpio, Aquarius or Pisces are the best situation.

A good analytical method of prediction developed by own

Now let us discuss the last quality an astrologer should be possessing, a good analytical method of
predication developed by own. This is not warranted by any planetary combination instead its an
ability achieved by one over the years of experience. An astrologer having a good basic knowledge in
astrology and having the grace of intuition and vaksidhi starts his career in astrology and gain in
experience over years. The more and more patience he shows in studying each chart instead of feeling
himself to have mastered the subject and jumping into conclusions, the enthusiasm he keeps on to
gather more and more knowledge in the field of astrology instead feeling saturated and accepting
criticism on failure instead of making excuse for not wanting to admit own failure; all these attitudes will
help one to establish a method of analyzing chart of his own.

I hope I have been clear and up to the point in all places in writing this article. Hope readers may find
this article to be a use full one. I pray to the lord for all the students and budding professionals of
astrology for their success. I invite comments from the readers in any form.