KETU IN ASTROLOGY

 KETU

KETU'S EFFECTS IN LIFE

Ketu is just a point in the solar system. It is invisible and hence it is called as shadow planet. Ketu is also known
by the names as Dragon's tail and Descending Node.
The planet Ketu is a cruel planet although it has a spiritual aspect to it as well. It is also responsible for various
kinds of mishappenings in life especially those incidents which occur suddenly like accidents etc.
When conjoined with benefic house, it gives positive results while being with malefic planets, the results may
be negative. Ketu increases the positive effects of house where it is situated.
The planet Ketu also forms various bad Yogas when it is in conjunction with other planets. Ill-placed Ketu also
provides many bad results in the life of native just like Rahu but the intensity of the bad results are lower in
comparison to Rahu. Ketu is milder in comparison of Rahu. Ill placed Ketu creates many hurdles and breaks in
the life of natives. But there is a positive side also in it. Ketu is considered to be a great provider of spirituality.
Strong influence of Ketu leads the person towards the detachment with the worldly matters and leads him or
her towards salvation. Ketu induces strong religious feelings in the native and provides ultimate peace to the
soul.

MITHOLOGY

Ketu is what remains of the body of Rahu.
Ketu is a headless half-planet, shadowy as Rahu and malefic, though not as malefic as Rahu. It is therefore
considered a moksha-karak (cause of liberation from the cycle of birth and death). It bestows spiritual
tendencies, ascetism and nonattachment to worldly desires and ambitions.
Ketu is also a half-planet that bestows wisdom, powers of discrimination, and gyana - spiritual knowledge, the
knowledge of the self. It gives psychic abilities to its natives and makes them masters of the healing arts, natural
healing, healing herbs, spices, foods, tantric healing, healing of persons possessed by evil spirits, ghosts and
astral forces. Ketu natives also have the ability to go unnoticed or merge into the crowd of common folk.
Ketu's effects are similar to those of Mars, but this is only one way of describing the malefic effect and power of
Ketu.
Ketu can be more destructive if it is inauspiciously positioned in the horoscopes. Ketu destroys the potency of
the planet with which it is conjunct making the planet behave in an uncontrollable manner. It is tamasik, of
hybrid generation, malefic, awful, and devious in nature.
Ketu is neither feminine nor masculine, wind-dominated, aged, powerful at night, animalistic, obsessive,
compulsive and unconscious in behavior. It is associated with a smoky-grey colour and Ketu's gemstone is cat'seye.
Ketu rules number 7 in indian numerology.

BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT PLANET - KETU
 
Lord of Nakshatra Magha, Mool and Ashwini
Duration in Each Rashi 1 and a half years
Exalted in Sagittarius ( Dhanu )
Debilitated in Gemini ( Mithun )
Day Saturday
Gender Neutral
Friendly Planets Venus, Mercury, Saturn & Rahu
Neutral Planet Jupiter
Enemy Planets Sun, Moon and Mars
Direction South West
Color Grey, Black, Smoky
Metal Iron
Gem Cat's Eye, Monalisa
Element Air
Period of Maha Dasha 7 years
Diety Lord Ganesha
Vedic Mantra Om Kang Ketvey Namah
Beej Mantra Om Straang Streeng Straung Sah Ketvey Namah - 17000 times
Articles of Donation Seven types of Grains, Coconut, Blanket, Sesame oil, Black Cloth, Iron, Weapon made of
Iron, Ketu Yantra ( at noon time )

EFFECTS OF A POWERFUL KETU
When Ketu is powerful and well placed in one's horoscope, it bestows spiritual tendencies, asceticism, non
attachment to worldly desires & ambitions, it also bestows wisdom, powers of discrimination, spiritual
knowledge. Ketu gives psychic abilities to its natives and makes them masters of the healing arts, natural
healing, healing herbs, spices, foods, tartaric healing, healing of persons possessed by evil spirits, ghosts &
astral forces. Ketu natives also have the ability to go unnoticed or merge into the crowd of common folk.

EFFECTS OF A WEAK KETU
When Ketu is weak, it can give weak eyesight, poor concentration power, boundless worries and anxiety to the
native. The native can be a bad speaker, hard hearted, economical, quarrelsome, immoral, sinful & proud.
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Ketu influensive people are of grey complexion with dark red eyes, Tall and thin body.
PROFESSION
Worker of Temples, Manufacturer and Seller of Flags, Manufacturer and seller of rope etc.
1st
HOUSE
GOOD
Business or Service will be satisfactory, success in spiritual field, tense family life.
BAD
Headache, ill health of wife, tension for child birth or health.
REMEDIES
HE SHOULD NOT GIVE MONEY TO HIS SON TO BUY TOY IN THE MORNING OR EVENING.
2nd
HOUSE
GOOD
Traveling will be beneficial. He will earn lot but will not be able to save it for future.
BAD
Steep up and down in family life, children will not be helpful in old age.
REMEDIES
NATIVE SHOULD PUT SAFFRON MARK ON HIS FOREHEAD.
3rd
HOUSE
GOOD
Benefit from in-laws and from brothers or friends, children will be helpful, God fearing and helpful to others.
BAD
Bad effects on finance, age, brothers, in-laws.
REMEDIES
HE SHOULD AFLOAT THINGS RELATED TO JUPITER IN THE RIVER.
4th
HOUSE
GOOD
Native will respect God, Teacher and elders and by doing this he will be happy in his whole life.
BAD
Ill health, many diseases, bad for mother and children.
REMEDIES
HE SHOULD PET A DOG. SHOULD WEAR SILVER FOR MENTAL PEACE.
5th
HOUSE
GOOD
Financially sound, no dispute even if he has two wives at the same time in his whole life.
BAD
Bad effects up to the age of 45 years.
REMEDIES
DONATE THINGS RELATED TO MOON AND MARS.
6th
HOUSE
GOOD
Such a person is happy, long life, good mother, live comfortable in abroad.
BAD
Native may have many enemies.
REMEDIES
NATIVE SHOULD PET A DOG, HE SHOULD WEAR A GOLD RING IN HIS LEFT HAND.
7th
HOUSE
GOOD
Enemy will fear from such a person. Native will earn a lot up to the age of 24years.
BAD
Proud, false promises, abusive language will cause trouble or even down fall, tension due to wife or daughter.
REMEDIES
HE SHOULD NOT MAKE FALSE PROMISES, ABUSIVE LANGUAGE ETC..
8th
HOUSE
GOOD
Whether Ketu is good or bad it is always decided by the 12th house. Such a person has the ability to sense
death in advance. He will get son in tha 34th years of age.
BAD
Ketu bad effects on health and age of wife and children
REMEDIES
THINGS RELATED TO KETU SHOULD BE GIVEN AT RELIGIOUS PLACE.
9th
HOUSE
GOOD
Ketu of this house gives rise but change in profession. Such a person will be trust worthy and brave, wealth of
such a person multiplies rapidly.
BAD
Native may destroy his maternal uncle, Ketu is also not good for male child of Native.
REMEDIES
NATIVE SHOULD PUT GOLD THINGS ON HIS BODY.
10th
HOUSE
GOOD
Native will continuously help his brothers even if they waste the money, native never be insolvant or bankrupt.,
his wife may be very beautiful and helpful. He may be a famous sports personality.
BAD
Things related to Ketu will give bad effects till the age of 28 if Saturn is also bad
REMEDIES
HE SHOULD DIG A SILVER VESSEL OF ANY SIZE FULL OF HONEY AT DESERTED PLACE.
11th
HOUSE
GOOD
Native will always think of future. He will have enough wealth, may be a coward but potent. He may be
administrator or ruler.
BAD
Bad for mother, wife, male child of the native may be still born.
REMEDIES
DISTRIBUTE THINGS RELATED TO SATURN (SPECIALLY REDDISH) AT RELIGIOUS PLACE AFTER PUTTING THEM
UNDER THE HEAD SIDE OF THE BED OF WIFE.
12th
HOUSE
GOOD
Native will keep on rising but change is not possible in respect of business or service. He will enjoy all luxuries
and his son will increase his wealth further
BAD
If native kills dog, or his is of dubious nature Ketu will give bad results.
REMEDIES
NATIVE SHOULD SUCK HIS THUMB EVERY DAY AFTER DIPPING IT IN MILK

RAHU IN ASTROLOGY

RAHU

 

Rahu also called as Dragon's Head or Ascending Node. It is a shadow planet which means that
it does not have any physical existence. Even then the positive as well as negative effects of
planet Rahu are very profound on human lives and have been very well documented in our
Ancient sacred texts and unfavorable planet Rahu can cause all kinds of problems,
obstructions, failures, illness and confusions which might lead to a very miserable life. Even
when planet Rahu is in conjunction with planets like Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Moon and Sun, it
forms various bad Yogas which can result in all kinds of troubles in a person's life.
Rahu is the planet of intuition and may be called the master of manipulation. Rahu can be
considered to be expert among the planets when it comes to scheming and plotting that is
why it can be said to be the better politician than Saturn. Rahu is the luck factor behind instant
success or failure, its result both good and bad manifests in such an unexpected manner that
the native involved hardly has any time to react to the situation.
According to the ancient Vedic system, nature has three major gunas- rajsic, satvic and tamsic.
Rahu can function in all the three modes. Rahu gives prosperity when functions in a rajsic
mode, Rahu gives knowledge and wisdom when functions in a satvic mode, Rahu gives inertia,
inactivity, demonic tendencies and destruction when functions in tamsic mode. Rahu likes the
night time - this is probably the reason why most criminals choose night time for their
activities.
The planet Rahu is said to be EXALTED in zodiac sign Taurus and DEBILITATED in Zodiac sign
Sagittarius in a person's Natal Chart. The planet Rahu gives good results if it is placed in the
3rd, 6th or the 11th house of a person's Natal Chart. Hence, if the planet Rahu is placed in any
other house or it is in a DEBILITATED state or it is in conjunction with other planets then it may
give bad results thereby making it necessary to be pacified. Rahu represents hidden enemies,
wrong diagnosis of illness, Success, Name & Fame, Victory over Enemies & Foreign
connections.
MITHOLOGY:
 
In the most ancient scriptures on vedic astrology we do not find the names of Rahu and its
counterpart, Ketu. Instead, only seven planets are mentioned.
The name of Rahu first appears in the Mahabharata, when we read the story of the churning
of the Ocean of Milk in the search for ambrosia - the elixir of immortality known as amrita in
Sanskrit. Rahu was the son of Danava Vipracitti by his wife Simhika, and a brother of Maya
Danava, the great magician and architect.
Rahu and Ketu are two parts of the same danava and are 180° apart from each other.
Whenever either Sun or Moon are conjunct with Rahu or Ketu, a solar or lunar eclipse takes
place.
In astronomy Rahu is considered the dragon's head and is also known as the north node of
Moon, the point where the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic. Ketu is known as the dragon's
tail, which gives birth to comets and meteors and is known as the descending or the south
node of the Moon.
When Sun, Moon, and Rahu or Ketu fall in the same zodiacal longitude, a solar eclipse takes
place. Rahu is responsible for solar, Ketu for lunar eclipse. This makes them significant for
astronomers and astrologers both.
Though they are included in planets, Rahu and Ketu are not real luminaries and are regarded
as shadow planets. They do not have ability to cast aspects, as other planets do, they do not
rule any zodiacal signs and are not characterized as male or female.
Because they are related to Moon as its north and south nodes, they reflect the basic
bipolarity of energy within the cosmos and the individual. They are both regarded as malefic
half-planets and they bisect the natal chart of the horoscopes of all individuals. The gemstone
related to Rahu is hessonite. Rahu rules number 4 in indian numerology.

BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT PLANET - RAHU
Lord of Nakshatra Ardhra, Swati, Shatabhisha
Duration in Each Rashi 1 and a half years
Exalted in Gemini ( Mithun )
Debilitated in Sagittarius ( Dhanu )
Day Saturday
Gender Male
Friendly Planets Venus, Mercury, Saturn & Ketu
Neutral Planet Jupiter
Enemy Planets Sun, Moon and Mars
Direction South West
Color Black, Ash
Metal Lead
Gem Hessonite & Garnet
Element Air
Period of Maha Dasha 18 years
Diety Goddess Saraswati
Vedic Mantra Om Aing Rahvey Namah
Beej Mantra Om Bhraang Bhreeng Bhraung Sah Rahvey Namah - 18000 times
Articles of Donation Mustard Oil, Black or Blue flowers, Blue cloth, Hessonite, Iron, Rahu ( at
noon time )
Rahu in Various Houses:

1st
HOUSE
GOOD
More he spends more he get. Problems in Govt. service, believe in religion, problems for
brother, maternal family.
BAD
Problems up to 40 years from the things related to Rahu, if in service he may get transfers
regularly but will not get promoted.
REMEDIES
NATIVE SHOULD NOT ACCEPT ELECTRONIC ITEMS AS A GIFT AT THE TIME OF MARRIAGE.
2nd
HOUSE
GOOD
Native if not a king but he will enjoy the power like king
BAD
He may face incidents of theft even in day light or may have to go to jail
REMEDIES
HE SHOULD KEEP SOLID BALL MADE OF SILVER IN HIS POCKET.
3rd
HOUSE
GOOD
Native will always be alert and vigilant and fearless by nature
BAD
Native should keep tusk with him, will cause his downfall. Loans given to brother or relatives
will be bad debts
REMEDIES
NATIVE SHOULD KEEP SILVER WITH HIM.
4th
HOUSE
GOOD
Native may be rich but will spend according to his own wishes. He may get money from inlaws
or money/wealth will start increasing from the marriage day
BAD
Rahu does nothing bad in this house unless the person himself turns his rahu bad.
REMEDIES
NATIVE SHOULD PUT SILVER OR SHOULD MAKE COMPLETE HOUSE AND GETS IT REPAIRED OR
REPAIR IT COMPLETELY.
5th
HOUSE
GOOD
In this house Rahu helps in all respects
BAD
Child problems, problems in education, mental tension.
REMEDIES
NATIVE SHOULD MARRY HIS WIFE TWICE. HE HOULD KEEP ELEPHANT MADE OF SILVER IN THIS
HOUSE.
6th
HOUSE
GOOD
Such a person spends money for pump and show or on useless things but not on things
actually needed.
BAD
If quarrels with elder brother or sister, his downfall is sure.
REMEDIES
HE SHOULD PET BLACK DOG. HE SHOULD KEEP BLACK GLASS IN HIS POCKET.
7th
HOUSE
GOOD
Native is benefited by the Govt. and he will never be in a situation to ask any one for help.
BAD
He should not marry before 21 years of age. Speculation business will ruin him.
REMEDIES
HE SHOULD NOT WEAR BLUE COLOR CLOTHS.
8th
HOUSE
GOOD
Steep up and downs after every 4years
BAD
If he earns through unfair means, he will loose his own money also.
REMEDIES
HE SHOULD KEEP PLAIN SQUARE PIECE OF SILVER WITH HIM FOR 40 DAYS.
9th
HOUSE
GOOD
He may be a psychologist and dishonesty may cause his downfall
BAD
His son will create problems.
REMEDIES
HE SHOULD NOT PET DOG BUT HE SHOULD FEED DOG WHEN EVER PROBLEM ARISES.
10th
HOUSE
GOOD
Brave, rich, long life, good for business and for father.
BAD
Bad for native and for his mother in respect of health, weak eye sight .
REMEDIES
HE SHOULD DISTRIBUTE FREQUENTLY SWEETS OR COTTON CLOTHS (RED COLORED).
11th
HOUSE
GOOD
Native should live with his father for good health, wealth and for family happiness and after
death he should put on gold or yellow thread or sapphire.
BAD
Diseases of ear, genitals, back bone, legs.
REMEDIES
HE SHOULD DONATE REGULARLY AT PLACE OF WORSHIP.
12th
HOUSE
GOOD
Native enjoys night comfort, his in-laws will be rich.
BAD
Wasteful expenditure, he will not get reward for his hard work

SATURN IN ASTROLOGY

 SATURN

 
Saturn is one of the beautiful planet of our Solar world. Saturn is considered to be a malefic planet. Sorrow, Pain, Ailments, Death, Journey, Age, Slavery, Sculpture, Arms and Detachment are signified by Saturn.
Saturn is called Yama because it is the chief governor of longevity. Saturn is also called St. Peter holding the keys of both Heaven and Hell. It rules over hard and laborious work as well as over responsible positions in life. Saturn is a planet of delay. Saturn is barren, binding, cold, constant, dry, defensive, hard, nervous and secretive planet.
As per Ancient Vedic Texts, Saturn is a Cruel planet. Astrologically, Saturn is the Lord of Zodiac sign Capricorn and Aquarius. It is Exalted in zodiac sign Libra and Debilitated in zodiac sign Aries. It is said that planet Saturn is a judge of our past deeds. The planet Saturn is a Natural Benefactor of Jobs and Services, Metals, Industries, Age, Poverty, Hardships, Diseases, all kinds of obstacles and selfishness.
A person having weak or a malefic Saturn in his horoscope has to undergo sufferings in all his life and his progress is very slow even with a very hard work. However, if the planet Saturn is favourable in a person's horoscope then he can get very good Success, Name and Fame in his Business / Career especially in those areas that are governed by Saturn like Industries. When Saturn is adverse, it causes many problems, accidents, conflicts, poor financial position, sorrow, sadness, depression, poverty etc. Under such circumstances, a Shani Puja can bring peace and comfort.

If the planet Saturn is in conjunction with planet Rahu, then it forms a bad yoga known as " Shani Rahu Shrapit Dosha " which adversely affects almost all the areas of life and the person's life is full of hardships. Similarly, if the planet Saturn is in conjunction with planet Moon, then it forms another bad yoga known as " Shani Chandra Vish Yoga ". Such a person is very intelligent, yet at times he can fall prey to extreme negativity and depression. In all such cases, a Shani Puja can be extremely beneficial.

A person is said to be under the major affliction of Saturn known as "Saturn Sade Sati" when the planet Saturn is transiting through the 12th, 1st and 2nd house from the Natal Chart Moon, each transit being of approximately two and a half years. A person has to undergo all kinds of hardships during this period including stress, anxiety, tensions, loss of mental peace as well as financial losses. These problems are more profound if the planet Saturn is malefic in the horoscope. Similarly, a person is said to be under the minor affliction of Saturn known as "Small Panoti" when the planet Saturn is transiting through the 4th or 8th house from his Natal Chart Moon. The adverse effects of Small Panoti are also similar to Saturn Sade Sati. In both these afflictions also, a Shani Puja can give an immense relief by the blessings of Lord Saturn.
Mythology:
Shani is the son of Sun and Chhaya. Saturn is a planet, which has been much, wronged and was cursed by his own wife and celestial mother Parvati. In fact after realizing her mistake Maa Parvati gave a boon to Saturn that no important event in the life of a person will occur unless Saturn gives his divine sanctity to that work either by transit or aspect to such relevant house.
He is the elder brother to Yama(the god of death) therefore he plays the role of Yama and can bring an end to life. Therefore, if a bad Dasha is running and at the same time there is an evil transit of Saturn and the age of death have come Saturn will definitely kill. But, Saturn also represents detachment. It has great spiritual value. No saint can take birth without a well-placed and strong Saturn.
 
BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT PLANET - SATURN
 
Lord of Nakshatra     Pushya, Anuradha and Uttarbhadrapad
Duration in Each Rashi     2 and a half years
Lord of Rashi     Capricorn ( Makar ) & Aquarius ( Kumbh )
Exalted in     Libra ( Tula )
Debilitated in     Aries ( Mesh )
Day     Saturday
Gender     Male
Friendly Planets     Venus, Mercury, Rahu, Ketu
Neutral Planet     Jupiter
Enemy Planets     Sun, Moon and Mars
Direction     West    
Color     Blue, Jet Black & Indigo
Metal     Iron
Gem     Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Amethyst, Blue Zircon & Blue Tourmaline
Element     Air
Period of Maha Dasha     19 years
Diety     Lord Bhairav
Season     Winter ( Shishir Ritu ) February - March
Vedic Mantra     Om Shang Shanishcharaye Namah
Beej Mantra     Om Praang Preeng Praung Sah Shanishcharaya Namah - 23000 times
Articles of Donation     Til ( Black Lentil ), Blue or Black flowers, Blue cloth, Blue Sapphire, Urad Daal ( Horse Bean ), Oil, Buffalo, Leather Shoes, Black umbrella, Saturn Yantra ( at noon time )

Saturn in Psycological Astrology
If the meaning of Jupiter is to develop through expansion, then that of Saturn is to mature through constraint. Its position in the chart can highlight where we encounter loss, frustration and failure, and the emotional pain that this entails. Its experience is usually hard and the value is often not recognised until Saturn's other quality, time, has been allowed to pass.

For many people, especially those who have matured in outlook and vision, Saturn transits can be a beneficial time, where qualities of stability and steady investment in long term planning prove well rewarded. The period can act as a reminder that sacrifices made in the past were fitting and well considered. Saturn will always bring an 'aging' touch, a feeling of getting older and slowing down; sometimes it brings a surprising awareness that we are actually content to give up the dreams and ambitions that drove our passions in the past.

In its negative expression, Saturn only touches those areas of life that have outgrown their purpose and relevance, passed beyond their natural time, or have inappropriately strained against a sense of order which is beneficial to maintain. Like winter, it comes to prune away all that is inhibiting to future growth, and by bringing a period of temporary restraint, it forces us to consolidate our position. Saturn may challenge us to consider the extent to which we, as individuals, are able to stand alone and 'let go' of relationships and material comforts that we have come to love and rely upon. Some of its transits will coincide with periods of loneliness and emotional isolation; some simply carry disappointment as a venture built upon false reality is shown in its true colours. Saturn can often coincide with a period of financial loss or the failure of a business idea, but Saturn didn't necessarily set the seeds for that loss, it only revealed its inevitable conclusion. Saturn deals with reality and forces us to face it.

Because its orbit is so slow, we can predict in general terms the times when Saturn's maturing influence will be felt most keenly. Around the age of seven Saturn squares its natal position and heralds a key phase of child development which witnesses the loss of 'baby teeth'. The opposition occurs around 14 years, when we enter puberty with the loss of childhood. The next square occurs around 21 years, when we move away from adolescence and begin life as an adult, though true maturity is not said to begin until after the 'Saturn return', which falls around the ages of 29-30. Most people experience an important change at this time, often accompanied with loss, sadness and depression. Only with the gift of hindsight do we see how we emerge from the event feeling somewhat older, but mainly a great deal wiser.
Saturn's Rulerships

The Sun is seen as the planet of creativity, light and life - Saturn, the Lord of Death, is viewed as its enemy. As the Sun rules Leo, and governs the height of summer, Saturn takes rulership of the signs that govern midwinter, Capricorn (its nocturnal home) and Aquarius (its diurnal home). Saturn is a diurnal planet and therefore more openly expressive in Aquarius than Capricorn.

Capricorn and Aquarius correspond to the depths of winter, when life is inclined towards hibernation and activities are impeded by the cold, dark environment. This is a time of particular concern for the elderly and weak, although all of us are more susceptible to feelings of weariness and depressed vitality. Most of the world's population lives in the northern hemisphere where the influence of Saturn dominates the natural world at this time of year. The trees are bare, the ground is hard, nature presents us with a hostile environment and the Sun's light is weak and short-lived. In protection our clothing is heavy, inhibitive to free movement and the absorption of vitamin D and uplifting steroids and nutrients derived from the Sun's light. The result is that we feel sluggish and prone to illness and debilitating colds. Winter is a melancholy time and Saturn governs the melancholic temperament.

Details About Planet Mercury

MERCURY

 
Mercury is the smallest and rediant planet of solar system. As per Ancient Vedic Texts, Mercury is considered as Prince of the Solar System. Mercury is nearest to planet Sun and it is a natural benefactor of Business and Speech. The planet Mercury is the Lord of zodiac sign Gemini and Virgo. The planet Mercury is EXALTED in sign Virgo and DEBILITATED in sign Pisces.
Mercury is auspicious when it is in company with benefic planets. Similarly, it gives inauspicious effects when it is situated with malefic planets. Mercury by itself is always auspicious. Debilitated Mercury combined with Sun is considered inauspicious.

Mythology:

According to the Linga Purana, Mercury is the son of the Moon by his wife Rohini.
Yet in the Vishnu Purana, Brahma Purana, Devi Bhagvata Bhagwat Purana, Harivansha Purana, Padma Purana and Vayu Purana a story is told of the seduction of Brahaspati's (Jupiter's) wife Tara by the Moon - and Buddha is born from her. He is called Saumya, that is, "Son of Soma [Moon]." From Buddha springs the lunar race. The Moon, being his father, is friendly toward him, but Mercury knows that he is son of the wife of Jupiter and so he is in conflict with the Moon, who seduced his mother.
Mercury is sexless and neutral and is a cold and moist planet. Being a neutral planet it changes according to its placement in a sign and house, and that is why it is said to have a "mercurial" nature. Because it is nearest to the Sun it is restless, which also makes it quick-changing, fickle, and often retrograde. Mercury sometimes precedes the Sun and sometimes follows it.

Mercury can be seen in the morning and evening as a shining star and sometimes even during the day because of its power of radiation. Mercury is the smallest planet of our solar system. Being adaptable, it becomes malefic when conjunct with Mars and makes its natives nervous, overly excit-able, and insecure.
Mercury rules education, writers, lecturers, artists, teachers, traders, businessmen, the nervous system, lungs, and intestines. It rules intelligence, speech, self-confidence, humor, wit, astrology, mathematics, and short journeys.

As a lord of Gemini Mercury has two faces : it gives a double nature and makes one detached and independent as well as an extremist. Its color is the green of a blade of fresh grass.
Mercury is dominated by the three doshas wind, bile, and mucus, all rajasic. Earth is its element, it is a merchant by nature, shudra by caste, lover of humor and wit, ever green, weak in body constitution, delicate, having mixed feelings. Mercury loves the company of learned people, and is the lord of the direction North.
The day related to Mercury is Wednesday, while the gemstone related to Mercury is emerald. Mercury rules number 5 in indian numerology.

The planet Mercury represents Education, Intelligence, Business, Friends, Speech, Mathematics, Salesmanship, Brokerage, Journalism, Banking, Skin, Astrology, Lawyer, Publishers & Writers.
Whenever planet Mercury is placed in its own sign or in its EXALTATION sign, in the 1st, 4th, 7th or 10th house of the horoscope, it forms a very good Yoga known as Bhadra Panch Mahapurush Yoga which makes a person very intelligent and long lived.

A person with a weak or malefic Mercury suffers from diseases of Nerves, Brain, Nervous Breakdown, Skin Diseases, Speech defects like Stammering, Insomnia and Sexual Weakness like Impotency.
Those who are weak at studies, lack concentration and suffer from blood pressure and sugar problem etc., should worship Mercury. Also those running Mercury Dasha or Sub-period, a prayer to Mercury, on Wednesdays, brings in manifold benefits like removing obstacles, progeny, possession of fertile lands, etc.

BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT PLANET - MERCURY

Lord of Nakshatra  :
   Ashlesha, Revati and Jayestha
Duration in Each:
21 to 30 days
Lord of Rashi   :
  Gemini ( Mithun ) & Virgo ( Kanya )
Exalted in  :
   Virgo ( Kanya )
Debilitated in :
    Pisces ( Meen )
Day  :
   Wednesday
Gender :
    Neutral
Representation : sisters:
Friendly Planets     Sun & Venus
Neutral Planet  :   Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu
Enemy Planets  :   Moon
Direction  :   North     
Color    : Green
Metal   :  Brass
Gem    : Emerald, Onyx, Green Tourmaline, Green Zircon
Element   :  Earth
Period of Maha Dasha :    17 years
Diety   :  Goddess Durga
Season     Autumn ( Sharad Ritu ): October - November
Vedic Mantra :    Om Bum Buddhaya Namah
Beej Mantra   :  Om Braang Breeng Braung Sah Buddhay Namah - 17000 times
Articles of Donation     Green Gram, Brass, Green Flowers, Green Cloth, Emerald, Ghee, Sugar, Honey and Mercury Yantra ( in the morning )
 
Role Of Mercury In Astrology

Mercury is nearest to the Sun. In Vedic Astrology this is called Budh which means cleverness. This planet represents the qualities of intelligence, wit and humor in a person. Mercury is considered a benefic planet but under some situations it may play a role of malefic planet. Mercury placed in 6th, 8th or 12th houses fails to deliver good results. The same is the result when Mercury is the lord of 6th, 8th or 12th houses in a horoscope.

Mercury is the planet of communication and it represents the fields related to commerce, trade, accounts, banking, and computers. A Strong Mercury denotes success in these fields. People with Mercury in strong position in their chart have sharp thinking but inborn anxiety and indecisiveness also.

Mercury is dual natured planet and governs two zodiac signs namely Gemini and Virgo. Body parts that are ruled by Mercury are the arms, ear, lungs and nervous system.

Mercury believes in logic. People with strong Mercury in their horoscopes possess the excellence of reasoning and analytic ability. Researchers also have strong Mercury in their natal chart.

Telephone and Telegraph controls means of communication too; therefore Mercury also governs the work related to telephone, telegraphs, e-mails, couriers and post etc. Therefore well-placed, strong mercury is usually seen in horoscopes of writers, astrologers, mathematician, engineer, dealers, brokers, businessmen (a person with Mercury in strong position in their chart is undeniably charming and shrewd), and media persons. Mercury also develops verbal communication and hand skills. Hence many lecturers, artists, sculptors and salesmen are also the result of well-placed mercury.

Mars - Mangal Planet in Vedic Astrology

Mars is commander in chief of the planetary Cabinet. It is TAMSIK, fiery and KSHATRIYA.
The symbol of Mars is a circle with an arrow jutting from it. The circle represents the incarnating ego and arrow external to circle represents the impulse to break-up the shell upward. Thus it is a planet of action.
Mars is short; his eyes are reddish-brown in color. He has a strong body. He is as bright, as burning fire. He is not steady in disposition. He has marrow in bones and flesh. He wears red-colored apparels. He is more intelligent and is courageous. He is an accomplished speaker. He causes injury. He has short and shining hair. He is bilious in disposition and is TAMSIK. He is adventurous and wrathful and is skillful in hurting. He is blood-red in appearance.
Mars is Karaka of : Mars represents courage, physical strength, younger co-born, risky ventures, police, army, surgical operations, adultery, fame, engineers, lands, fire mines, arm dealer and he is also karaka planet of agriculture and farm houses.
Mars is When Strong in Horoscope
When Mars is occupied in strong, exalted or 3rd, 6th and 11th house, he bestow energy, independence, will & confidence, courage, good logical, ability, mechanical skills, scientific bends of mind, sharp wit, argumentative facility, administrative ability, physical strength and happiness from co-born.
When Mars is afflicted in Horoscope
If, Mars is debilitated or conjoined and aspected by malefic planets in the natal chart, it provides destructive nature, rash and aggressive spirit, head strong, unruly, vane, zealous, violence, injury, wars, epidemics, the person is likely to suffer from hot & fiery complaint, surgical operations, accidents and Mars is also indicates about un happy married life.
Mythology:
According to Hindu Mythology Managal is considered as Bhumi – putra. He is considered to be the son of mother Earth. It is said that when earth was lying submerged in vast expanse of the sea. Lord Vishnu in his Varaha Avatar lifted the earth and brought it out and placed it in a suitable orbit. Mother earth was grateful and asked for a feminine boon. “O God give me a child of yours!” To which God agreed. Mangal is the result of this godly union with the rescued Earth. One such story relates to Mars being the son of Lord Shiva and mother earth.
In western mythology Mars is considered as God of war and also hunting. In the bible Mars is symbolized by the devil. It is the God of force and energy. Mars is considered the Commander in chief of the celestial armies.
Role Of Mars In Astrology

Colour of Mars is red and this is considered furious and masculine planet by nature. In a horoscope, Planets Mars rules the courage and confidence. Occupation wise Mars represents military, soldiers, warriors, builders, engineers and real estate business. Famous surgeons also have the good positions of Mars in their horoscopes. In modern times, marketing is also under the control of Mars.

Police, Military and Para Military department also comes under the influence of Mars. This also governs technical and engineering field and person with good Mars is bound to have excellent qualities of being technical mind. Martians prefers arguments and are short-tempered.

Mars in Ascendant makes the person look young. Other qualities of Mars, if posited favorable, are energy, administrative skills, determination in all fields of life. If this is posited adversely it gives aggression and anger and creates hurdles in life. Gemstone of Mars is Red Coral.

Mars is considered malefic but for Cancer and Leo ascendant, this becomes Yogkaraka and bestows the native with prosperity and wealth. Mars is the ruler of Aries and Scorpio zodiac signs. It has been observed that Mars give open aggressiveness to Arians and secretive aggressiveness to Scorpions.

Mars also controls passion and indicates strong and uncontrollable sexual urge. Mars plays very important role in marriage of a girl and boy. In Vedic Astrology Manglik Dosha is very famous. Therefore, the horoscopes of both boy and girl are matched before finalizing the proposal of marriage. This dosha may cause hurdles, breaks, disputes and even divorce in the martial life of the person. Placement of Mars in 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th and 12th house of a horoscope causes Manglik Dosha.

Fire is the element of Mars. It is recognized as Defense Minister in the Solar System. His numerological Number is 9.

Both Sun and Mars are hot planets. Sun gives the heat which is necessary for sustaining life on earth but Mars energy and heat is explosive to the extent that it can cause destruction. Mars energy is mainly responsible for accidents and wars on the earth. That is the reason that Sun is considered as only Papi (extremely hot) planet but Mars has been marked as malefic planet.

Mars has control on production of weapons, fire-arms, crackers and explosives. Its element is copper. Mars governs mainly the red blood and the bone marrow in human body. The following table indicates further about Mars characteristics:
Day:     Tuesday
Direction:     South
Colour:     Red
Orbit time in One Zodiac Sign:     45 days (Average)
Orbit time of whole Zodiac:     One and half year (Average)
Nature:     Furious and aggressive
Constellations ruled:     Mrigshira, Chitra, Dhanishta
Friendly planets:     Jupiter, Sun, Moon
Enemy planets:     Saturn and Rahu, Ketu
Neutral planets:     Mercury, Venus
Own Sign (Rashi):     Aries, Scorpio
Mool Trikon in:     Aries
Exalted in:     Capricorn
Debilitated in:     Cancer
Special features:     Resentment
Metal:     Copper
Precious Stone:     Red Coral
Vimshottari Mahadasha period:     7 years
If well placed signifies:     Prosperity, wealth, Good position
If adversely placed signifies:     Arrogance and jealous nature
Representation:     Younger siblings
Body parts ruled:     Bone marrow and red blood cells etc
Diseases given by Mars:     Blood problems,, Tension, Restlessness
We all know that a superiorly strong Mars increases courage, positive aggression, intensity and force in a person, and thus can connect the native to defence services, in any which way. An excellently placed one can bestow one with great courage and aura, and may take that person to the position of a defence services Chief. If Mars, however, is not as strong, but still has a decent amount of strength, it can make a native a Policeman.

If Mars is connected to the Sun and Ketu through an aspect or Conjunctions in a Horoscope, then the native shall be connected to those professions where Fire, Heat etc. are involved. Industries and areas where things like boilers, ovens, furnaces, heaters, heavy machinery, metal moulding involving fierce heat application etc. are involved in day to day functioning would attract such people.

Mars and Mercury can make a native connected to property and real estate dealings. Mars and the Sun together can make one a big officer and also wealthy and rich (as, both are Kshatriya grahas {or warrior planets} and male planets, and are connected to the Governance).

Mars and Moon together (with Mars at a higher degree, astrolgically) can make one a constructor, involved especially in building bridges and over-bridges over water-bodies. If along with this combination, the Sun is also strong in a Horoscope, then the native may go on to acquire major government contracts (Tenders) for executing building work.

Also, as aforementioned, a strongly benefic Mars will make the native a “Purushaarthi” – generaous, courageous and hard working, and will bestow one with great organisational capabilities.

If Mars, Sun and Jupiter are all strong in a Horoscope, then one may also become the “Defence Minister” or may reach an equally high position, in a similar area/ capacity.

A strong, well-placed Mars in a Kundli increases one’s intelligence, courage and bravery, but simultaneously shall enhance one’s brutal, cruel and aggressive tendencies.

Talking of an ill-placed Mars, if a debilitated Mars is placed in the Lagna (Ascendant/ the 1st House of the Horoscope) or is aspecting the same, with Saturn or Rahu aspecting Mars itself, then native may be involved in violence, illegal activities and fire explosions.
Mars placed in the 11th House in a Horoscope makes the native sell his goods at low price (low profit margins), so that there is a fast rotation in turnovers.
However, irrespective of any kind of placement, whether in its own Sign, Exalted or Debilitated, if Mar is aspected by a Malefic planet, then it will make the native a cruel and querulous person, who fights unnecessarily, who does not care for his own reputation, and who tends to reach his ends by hook or crook.

DETAILS ABOUT PLANET JUPITER IN ASTROLOGY

JUPITER-THE GURU OF ALL PLANET

Jupiter is the thinking-person's planet. As the guardian of the abstract mind, this planet rules higher learning, and bestows upon us a yen for exploring ideas, both intellectually and spiritually. Intellectually speaking, Jupiter assists us in formulating our ideology. In the more spiritual realm, Jupiter lords over religions and philosophy. A search for the answers is what Jupiter proposes, and if it means spanning the globe to find them, well, that's probably why Jupiter also rules long-distance travel. In keeping with this theme, Jupiter compels us to assess our ethical and moral values; it also addresses our sense of optimism.

Luck and good fortune are associated with Jupiter for good reason. This is a kind and benevolent planet, one that wants us to grow and flourish in a positive way. Jupiter may be judge and jury, but it's mostly an honorable helpmate, seeing to it that we're on the right path. While our success, accomplishments and prosperity are all within Jupiter's realm, this largesse can, at times, deteriorate into laziness and sloth (Jupiter, at its worst, is associated with weight gain!). More often than not, however, Jupiter will guide us down the primrose path.
 Mythology of Planet Jupiter

Jupiter represents 'Dhakshinamurthi God' to dispel darkness and ignorance, and to endow wisdom. It is said to be the 'Devta Guru' or 'Mentor of Deities' comprising nature of a teacher. Dakshinamurthi God resembles the Hindu God Shiva and is worshiped as the God of wisdom, meditation, and purity. "Dakshinamurthi" is Sanskrit word comes from combined words "Dakshina (South)" and Murthi (Stone image), which means "one who is facing south'. This Lord is very popular in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu states. Some believers also regard it as "Narayan". In ancient Greek mythology, planet Jupiter is "ZEUS"- the father of the Gods; Egyptians regards it as "Ammon", and Babylonians and Chaldeans call it "Merodach". Jupiter is considered to be the Lord of Righteousness and Justice. It is also the symbol of wisdom.
Place of Jupiter in Astrology
People who are influenced by Jupiter are generally fat and suffer from cough. They have a loud voice; they have brown eyes and sometimes brown or golden hair. They are spiritual, philosophic, honest and have a keen interest in science.

It has a full aspect on the fifth, seventh and ninth house. The houses that are aspected by Jupiter yield benefic results for the native but the house that has Jupiter does not yield benefic results. It becomes very effective (Yoga karaka) in Sagittarius and Pisces because the houses it aspects and the house in which it takes position are both beneficial. If it's in Virgo or Gemini it becomes harmful for the person.
Place of Jupiter in Palmistry
There is a place on the palm that's marked as ‘Mount of Jupiter'. It is located below the index finger of our hand and is guarded by Saturn, Mars and Rahu. The position of the mount in Palmistry is of great importance. If there are symbols of squares or circles in this mount then the person gets success in literary and financial field. They are very ambitious and intelligent. They chose their life partners by their own and if any line crosses the mount of Jupiter from the Luck-Line then the person becomes successful and famous in society.
ROLE OF JUPITER
Jupiter represents education, wisdom, wealth, happiness and knowledge in Vedic Astrology. This is also considered as highly beneficial planet. Jupiter bestows with everything best if it is favorably placed in the horoscope of a person. His nature signifies growth and development. The person under his influence will be lucky, fortunate, religious, successful and generous with high moral values.
Jupiter is considered as Guru in Indian Astrology as Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. Guru means one which is vast and great. Jupiter is the ruler of the two signs Sagittarius and Pisces. He is exalted in Cancer Sign and debilitated in Capricorn. Occupation wise Jupiter signifies its influences on priests and teachers.
Negative Jupiter in a horoscope indicates pessimism, depression, and exhaustion. Color is yellow and gemstone is Yellow Sapphire. He takes one year to complete his orbit path.
Auspiciousness of this planet can be judged from the fact that his aspect on any malefic planet reduces his bad effect to sufficient degree. He has the power to balance the ill effect of malefic planets.
In the horoscope of a woman, Jupiter is the signficator (Karak) of his husband and happy married life. If posited in favorable position, it ensures happy relations in married life. In adverse situation, he makes a woman adamant and arrogant causing damage to her married life.
Jaundice and liver problems are caused by the ill effect of this planet. If placed in 12th house, he gives moksha after death. Other details are given in tabular form as under:
 
Day:    Thursday      
Direction:    North-East (Ishan)      
Colour:    Yellow      
Orbit time in One Zodiac Sign:    13 months (Aprox.)       
Orbit time of whole Zodiac:    12 years (Average)      
Nature:    Knowledge, Wisdom      
Constellations ruled:    Punarvasu, Vishakha, Poorva Bhadrpada      
Friendly planets:    Sun, Moon, Mars      
Enemy planets:    Mercury & Venus      
Neutral planets:    Saturn & Rahu      
Own Sign (Rashi):    Sagittarius & Pisces      
Mool Trikon in:    Sagittarius      
Exalted in:    Cancer      
Debilitated in:    Capricorn      
Special features:    Knowledge      
Metal:    Gold      
Precious Stone:    Yellow Sapphire       
Vimshottari Mahadasha period:    16 years      
If well placed signifies:    Wisdom, Education, Son, Prosperity      
If adversely placed signifies:    Arrogance      
Representation:    Teacher & Elder people      
Body parts ruled:    Liver, Large intestine etc      
Diseases given by Jupitor:    Jaundice, Inflammation, Cough, Ear problems      
What Jupiter reveals about a person?

Jupiter guides one to achieve one’s highest fulfillment and happiness. It signifies abundance, good fortune, self-confidence and higher learning. The placement of the planet in an individual’s Birth Chart would give clues about the person’s disposition and tendencies.

In Aries, it makes a person optimistic, confident and independent. When placed in Ascendant (the house of self), Jupiter bestows the qualities of kindness and joviality. The person will be attractive and plays a dominant role in a group.

In Taurus, it makes a person charitable and hardworking, one who loves to see tangible results. Jupiter in the 2nd house would give opportunities to enhance material comforts in life. The person will be confident and lucky.

In Gemini would make a person versatile, friendly and curious. Cheerful and confident communicators have Jupiter in their 3rd house. They are adaptable and travel quite a lot.

Exalted in Cancer makes the natives fortunate to benefit from the most benevolent planet. They are sympathetic, charitable, intuitive and enjoy popularity among the masses. They enjoy rich life experiences. Jupiter in the 4th house makes a person confident, optimistic and hospitable. The person enjoys good fortune during the later years.

In Leo would make a person sincere and generous. They have strong opinion and perceptions. Jupiter in the 5th house promotes tendencies towards sports and games. Also, the individuals are warm and playful with children as well as in their romantic life.

In Virgo makes one disposed towards philanthropic interests. They have good critical and analytical skills. 6th house Jupiter makes a person jovial and cooperative. These people have a tendency to focus at the big picture but often overlook finer details.

In Libra bestows success in partnerships, be it concerning business or marriage. The diplomatic and mediation skills of these individuals help them to steer ahead in any challenging situation. The placement of the planet in the 7th house facilitates wealthy and understanding spouse. Natives with this combination are generous and can handle legal matters with ease.

In Scorpio has a strong will to overcome many obstacles in life. However, the natives are prone to inherit hereditary diseases. Having a 8th Jupiter makes a person emotional but he/she will be lucky with investments.

In Sagittarius, it makes the person enjoy freedom and also gain through it. The placement of the planet in the 9th house makes a person lucky in terms of higher education and foreign travel.

In Capricorn makes wonderful executives and managers provided Jupiter is not negatively aspected. Similarly, the planet blesses one to enjoy good public image, foreign travel and gains through career if it is placed in the 10th house.

In Aquarius will enjoy philosophical discussions and higher-minded values. If placed in the 11th house, the planet would help one accomplish goals and aspirations, especially if these are for social justice and development. The natives will have knowledgeable and trustworthy friends.
In Pisces attracts good luck and the natives are kind, caring and idealistic. They have a bent towards religion and mystical practices. Placement of the planet in the 12th house instills tendency to remain secluded and work for the benefit of the mankind.
Jupiter is the natural significator of the 2nd house (house of wealth, speaking), 5th house (education, skill and kids), 9th house (Luck and religion) and 11th house (House of achievements). It is considered that the mere presence of Jupiter in Ascendant or Kendra removes many afflictions in a Birth Chart.