28 March 2007

Astrological Influence and Use of Gems/Stones Part - VI

DIAMOND OR HEERA

Diamond is recommended for strengthening Venus/Shukr who is weakly posted in the chart. It is a gem for passion, status and as all of us know that it is the most expensive than any other gem in the world. This gem is considered to be a hot gem. General Indications for recommending this gem are given below and its suitability for each Ascendent/Lagna is also mentioned

The indications for advising Diamond are:-

(1)For Taurus or Libra Ascendent/Lagna,

(2)Being a benefic, Venus is situated in Virgo sign,

(3)Being a benefic, Venus is retrograde and placed in Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius or Capricorn signs.

(4)Benefic Venus is afflicted by Rahu, Sun and Mars or combusted.

The suitability conditions based on which it can be recommended for each Ascendent/Lagna is as given.

1. Aries/Mesh –Not recommended unless Venus is posted in own house and the Mahadasha of Venus is running.

2. Taurus/Vrishabh –This gem is recommended with emerald always.

3. Gemini/Mithun–Venus in Stars of Venus or in own house and Mahadasha is running. Recommend it with an emerald.

4. Cancer/Kark –Only if placement of Venus is in stars of Jupiter.

5. Leo/Simh –An inauspicious gem for this Ascendent/Lagna.

6. Virgo/Kanya–This gem will be beneficial and if recommended with emerald.

7. Libra/Tula –It’s a good gem. Its usage with Neelam (Blue Sapphire) is even better.

8. Scorpio/Vrishchik –Inauspicious.

9. Sagittarius/Dhanu –Only if the Mahadasha of Venus is running and Venus is posted in own house.

10. Capricorn/Makar –Recommended.

11. Aquarius/Kumbh –A must gem for this Ascendent/Lagna.

12. Pisces/Meen –Not recommended.

General Rules for wearing this gem: -

This gem should be set in platinum or gold. The ring should be worn on Friday at Sunrise within 1 Hour of Sunrise. The preferable weight should be a minimum of 1.75 Carats. This gem to be worn in the ring finger of right hand.

26 March 2007

Astrological Influence and Use of Gems/Stones Part - V

PANNA OR EMERALD

Panna or Emerald is a green coloured cold gem and is recommended for strengthening Mercury/Budh for already strong Mercury in the Chart and for those who suffer from Kendradhipatya Dosha (One planet having Lordship of two Quadrants other than Ascendent/Lagna)[1] for Pisces/Meen and Sagittarius/Dhanu Ascendent/Lagna. It is well known that Mercury/Budh represents education, it is advised for education and concentration as well. Emerald, being a cold gem, lessens the vigour of ones life. It is moderately priced.

The Indications for advising Panna/Emerald are:-

(I)For Virgo/Kanya or Gemini/Mithun Ascendent/Lagna.

(II)Mercury/Budh, being a benefic, is combusted or Debilitated.

(III)Being a benefic, Mercury/Budh is posted in 6/8/12 houses from Ascendent/Lagna.

(IV)Retrograde Mercury/Budh is placed in Aries/Mesh, Taurus/Vrishabh, Leo/Simh, Sagittarius/Dhanu, Capricorn/Makar, Aquarius/Kumbh or Pisces/Meen.

The suitability of this gem for each Ascendent/Lagna is as given:-

1. Aries/MeshIf placed in 11th with Sun & Venus. If in 2/4/6/7/8/9 from Ascendent/Lagna use of Panna of 2 carats during Mahadasa of Mercury with yellow sapphire will do well.

2. Taurus/VrishabhPanna is good for this Ascendent/Lagna. Panna will do very good if Mercury/Budh is placed in 7/8/9/11/12 from Ascendent/Lagna.

3. Gemini/MithunMercury in 6/7/8/10/12 from Ascendent/Lagna are conditions for advising Panna. Panna is a must for this Ascendent/Lagna.

4. Cancer/KarkWhen Mercury is in own house and Mahadasa of Mercury running is a condition for advising Panna.

5. Leo/SimhIn 4/5/6/7/10/12 houses from Ascendent/Lagna are indications of advising for Wearing Panna. The weight should be of 4-5 rattis.

6. Virgo/KanyaIt’s highly recommended for Virgo. Except if Mercury/Budh is in Deep Debilitation.

7. Libra/TulaWhen strong or in own house. Sun in 12th or Sun +Mercury +Venus in Ascendent/Lagna or Mercury +Venus +Saturn in Ascendent/Lagna are indications of using Panna with Diamond.

8. Scorpio/VrishchikIt is not good.

9. Sagittarius/DhanuIf Mercury is posted in stars-signs of Mercury, Sun or Jupiter then Panna is recommended. Moreover, Mercury if posted in 1/2/4/5/7/9/10 houses from Ascendent/Lagna are other indications for advising Panna.

10. Capricorn/MakarWhen Mercury placed in stars of Venus, then Panna should be recommended. However, the gem should be avoided in the Mahadasa of Mars or Jupiter.

11. Aquarius/KumbhIf Mercury is posted in the stars of Venus or Mercury is posted with Jupiter and Sun in 3rd house. For this Ascendent/Lagna, Panna to be used with Blue Sapphire.

12. Pisces/MeenMercury in own sign or in 2/5/9/10/11 houses from Ascendent/Lagna are good.

General Rules for wearing this gem:-

The weight should be preferably more than 3 rattis/2.5Carats in gold. It should be worn at Sunrise within 1 Hour from Sunrise on Wednesday in the Little finger of Right hand.



[1] When a planet owns two Quadrants/Kendras other than Ascendent/Lagna, then suffers from Kendradhipatya Dosha.

To Be Continued .............

Astrological Influence and Use of Gems/Stones Part - IV

PEARL OR MOTI

Pearl or Moti is recommended for strengthening Moon, the lord of Moti. Natural Pearl is cheaper but depends on quality. Pearl is given for good health and other health problems like falling sick frequently, concentration, and other problems which are health related and mental problems. Some general indications for recommending Pearl/Moti are as given.

The general indications of recommending Pearl are:-

(a)For Cancer Ascendent/Lagna

(b)If Jupiter/Guru is weakly placed,

(c)Moon in Scorpio and benefic too, &

(d)Moon being a benefic is posted in 6/8/12 houses.

The suitability of Pearl must be seen for each Ascendant/Lagna and indications there-of.

1. Aries/Mesh –Sun/Ravi in Ascendent/Lagna with Moon in own house creates yog and Pearl will do well if used with Ruby.

2. Taurus/Vrishabh –Moon in own house and Mahadasha of Moon is the indication. Moon aspected by Jupiter, Mercury/Budh or Moon with Venus in 6th house, and Mercury with Jupiter in 11th and Mahadasha of Moon are other indications.

3. Gemini/Mithun –Moon in the signs of Mercury and Sun. Moon in 12th/2nd/11th/10th/9th houses from Ascendent/Lagna, or Moon and Mars/Mangal in 11th house with Saturn/Shani in 9th house are the conditions.

4. Cancer/Kark –Moon in signs of Moon, Jupiter or Sun. Moon is in 6/8/12 houses from Ascendent/Lagna or afflicted or in Scorpio/Vrishchik.

5. Leo/Simh –Placement of Moon in 12th from Ascendent/Lagna and Moon Mahadasha.

6. Virgo/Kanya –Moon placed with Venus in 7th from Ascendent/Lagna along with Jupiter in 11th and Sun in 8th.Moon if in 9th or 11th from Ascendent/Lagna while the Mahadasha of moon is running.

7. Libra/Tula –If placed in signs of Mercury or Moon or placed in 7th house from Asendent/Lagna with Moon or Moon in its own house while the Mahadasha of Moon is running.

8. Scorpio/Vrishchik –Moon placed in signs of Sun, Moon, or Jupiter.

9. Sagittarius/Dhanu –Moon when placed in Cancer/Kark with Mahadasha of Moon is running.

10. Capricorn/Makar –Moon placed in Cancer/Kark with Mars/Mangal in Capricorn/Makar is an indication.

11. Aquarius/Kumbh –Not recommended.

12. Pisces/Meen –If Moon is ill-disposed. Other indications are Moon in 11th PLUS Saturn in 5th OR Moon in 2nd house PLUS Mars in 5th OR Moon PLUS Mercury PLUS Mars in 10th OR Moon PLUS Mercury PLUS Mars PLUS Jupiter in 4th OR Moon PLUS Saturn in Ascendent/Lagna PLUS Mars in 11th PLUS Venus in 8th.



General Rules for wearing this gem:-

This gem should be set in silver if born in the brighter half of the Moon & in gold if born in the darker half of the Moon. The weight is 2, 4, 6, 11 carats and to be worn either in Index finger, ring finger or little finger on Monday after Sunrise but within 1 Hour of Sunrise.

To Be Continued ....

Astrological Influence and Use of Gems/Stones Part - III

RED CORAL OR MOONGA

Red Coral or Moonga is given for worshipping and strengthening Mars. This gem is cheaper than Ruby, Pukhraj and others. However, price depends upon size and quality. Mainly Moonga makes a person active and for those who are weak. It is also given for good health and to pacify weak Mars. If it is worn by a person for whom it is not suitable it does much harm also, thus it should be worn after a very good analysis of one’s birth chart. Here are some general guidelines for recommending Moonga.

The general Indications for recommending Red Coral are: -

(a) For people born of Aries or Scorpio Ascendant/Lagna.

(b) Mars being the 2nd Lord placed in 9th house or 7th house, as 3rd lord in 10th house, as 4th lord in 11th or 9th house, as 5th lord in 12th or 10th house, as 9th lord in 4th or 2nd house, as 10th lord in 5th or 3rd house,

(c) Mars being a benefic in Cancer,

(d)Mars being a benefic in 6/8/12 houses from Ascendent/Lagna.

(e)Retrograde Mars being a benefic posted in Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, and Pisces.

The above indications to be noted before recommending Moonga or Red Coral. However, the Ascendent/Lagna must be checked, as given below:-

1. Aries/Mesh -Mars in 2nd with Jupiter and/or Venus, or in 4th with Jupiter, or in 5th Alone, or in 7th with Venus, or in 9th with Sun and Mahadasha of Mars are general indications.

2. Taurus/Vrishabh –Placement of Mars in own house and Mahadasha of Mars.

3. Gemini/Mithun –Not recommended.

4. Cancer/Kark –Good. More if placed in the stars of Moon or Jupiter.

5. Leo/Simh –Moonga to be recommended with Ruby and Pukhraj.

6. Virgo/Kanya –Not Recommended.

7. Libra/Tula –If placed in 7th from Ascendent/Lagna (thus Ruchaka yoga) or in its own house in (2nd house from Ascendent/Lagna) is good and while Mahadasha of Mars is running.

8. Scorpio/Vrishchik –Mars if placed in the stars of Sun, Moon and Jupiter. Moreover, Mars in own house & the Mahadasha of Mars are common indications of recommending Red Coral.

9. Sagittarius/Dhanu –If Mars is placed in stars of Sun, Mercury or Jupiter. Can be recommended in the Mahadasha of Mars with Ruby and Pukhraj.

10. Capricorn/Makar –If placed in stars of Mercury and Mahadasha of Mars.

11 .Aquarius/Kumbh –Placement Mars in Scorpio and Mahadasha of Mars.

12 .Pisces/Meen –Placement of Mars in stars of Mercury, Moon and Jupiter and the Mahadasha of Mars.

General Guidelines for wearing this gem:-

The ideal weight of this gem must not be less than 4 rattis or carats (preferably 6 carats). The gem to be set in gold-copper mixture. The gem is to be worn on Tuesday morning after Sunrise and within 1 Hour of Sunrise.

Astrological Influence and Use of Gems/Stones Part - II

To Whom should we Recommend Wearing of Gems and Under What Conditions? (Part II)

RUBY

Ruby or Red Sapphire is recommended to enhance the positive effects of Sun or to reduce the negative effects of Sun. It is a fairly expensive gem, and its basic nature is considered as Hot. Ruby is generally recommended for success in Career and Professional success, success in Politics, for good health.

General rules are being mentioned here for wearing or recommending Ruby. They are :-

(a)It is recommended for Ascendant/Lagna of Leo/Simh.

(b)When Sun is placed in Libra and has Aspect/Drishti from Benefics.

(c)When Sun as a benefic, if placed in 6/8/12 houses from Ascendent/Lagna,

These combinations are required to be checked before recommending or wearing Ruby. However the suitability of Ruby for each Ascendent/Lagna should be checked separately.

1. Aries/Mesh –Sun, being the lord of the 5th house, when placed in the star of Moon, Sun or Jupiter or aspect by or conjunction of Jupiter creates good yog. So Ruby is recommended.

2. Taurus/Vrishabh –Placement of Sun in own house or in 10th house from Ascendent/Lagna or Mars positioned in 7th with Sun and 9th Lord in 11th house. Thus it can be recommended if such a combination is present.

3. Gemini/Mithun –Sun in Leo with Mercury during the Mahadasha of Sun, then it is recommended.

4. Cancer/Kark –Sun’s placement in the stars which are ruled by Moon, Sun or Jupiter create good yogs. Placement of Mars AND Sun in 10th house from Asendent/Lagna or Sun AND Mercury in Asendent/Lagna with Venus in 4th house from Asendent/Lagna, can create good yogs. Ruby is recommended for people with such combinations. Afflicted Sun and Mahadasha of Sun are indications of recommending Ruby.

5. Leo/Simh –Useful, when positioned in star which are ruled by Jupiter & Sun. Placement of Sun, Mercury & Mars in 1/4/9/11 houses from Asendent/Lagna or Sun, Mercury & Jupiter from 1/4/5/9/11 houses from Asendent/Lagna or Sun & Mercury in 1/9/11 houses from Asendent/Lagna creates a Yog.

6. Virgo/Kanya –Creates Yog when related to Moon and Venus. Ruby and Emerald are to be recommended if Sun is in his own sign during the Mahadasha of Sun.

7. Libra/Tula –Placement of Sun in its own house during the Sun Mahadasha.

8. Scorpio/Vrishchik –Placement of Sun in the stars ruled by Sun, Moon or Jupiter is good. Sun, Mercury with Venus in 7th creates good yog Sun in 10th. This combination enhances the effect if Ruby is worn during its period.

9. Sagittarius/Dhanu –Placement of Sun in the Stars ruled by Sun, Moon or Jupiter makes it suitable.

10. Capricorn/Makar –If Sun is placed in own house and when Mahadasha of Sun is running.

11. Aquarius/Kumbh –If Sun in Leo, only then it is recommended.

12. Pisces/Meen –Position of Sun in own house with its Mahadasha running is an indicator of recommending Ruby.

General Rules for wearing this gem:-

This Gem should always be set in Gold. The ideal weight of the stone is calculated based on body weight i.e. 1 Carat per 10 Kg of body weight. The gem must be worn in the ring finger within 1 Hour of Sunrise on aSunday.


Astrological Influence and Use of Gems/Stones

To Whom should we Recommend Wearing of Gems and Under What Conditions?

The gems are mainly given according to the Benefic Planets/Yogakarakas for each Ascendent/Lagna. The Benefic Planet/ Yogakaraka for Sagittarius/Dhanu Ascendent/Lagna will not be the same for Librs/Tula Ascendent/Lagna. So, it differs very much according to the Ascendent/Lagna. Along with the Ascendent/Lagna, we have to ascertain the Friendship and Enmity between Lord of the Ascendent/Lagna of the person and the gem’s lord. Planetary position also comes to the point while recommending any gem to a person. There are nine primary gems and many secondary gems in Hindu Astrology which are known as “NavRatna” or nine jewels. They are:-

a) Topaz (PaleYellow also known as Yellow Saphire) or Pukhraaj

b) Ruby

c) Red Coral (Moonga)

d) Pearl (Moti)

e) Diamond (Heera)

f) Emerald (Hara Panna)

g) Blue Sapphire (Neelam)

h) Hessonite (Gomedh)

i) Cat’s eye (Lahsaniya)

The rulers of these gems are:-Jupiter, Sun, Mars, Moon, Venus, Mercury, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu respectively. However, there are many substitutes for these original gems, but the originals are always recommended as they have full potential to strengthen the planet for which it is recommended. There are certain rules which govern the procedures of usage of these Gems, i.e. on which finger to wear, on which day of the week, at what time of the day, what are the Worship/Pooja rituals to be followed, what are the propitiating Mantras for the Gems, and which Gem to be set in gold and which in Silver. Only the general conditions in short shall follow for each gem, and the suitability of each gem for each Ascendent/Lagna, Mantras etc.


1) TOPAZ (Pale Yellow) or Pukhraaj



Topaz or Pukhraj is given to pacify or reduce the malefic nature of Jupiter/Guru or to strengthen Jupiter/Guru. This gem is quite most expensive gem and given to those who are not getting married, or for education of students, or for Acquisition of Wealth or for Settlement of Property disputes etc. The general conditions which should be considered. are given

The general conditions for recommending Topaz: -

(I)For Pisces/Meen or Sagittarius/Dhanu Ascendent/Lagna.

(II)Jupiter/Guru being a Benefic/Kaarak is postioned in 6/8/12 houses from Ascendent/Lagna.

(III)Jupiter/Guru being a Benefic/Kaarak is postioned in Capricorn/Makar.

(IV)Jupiter/Guru being a Benefic/Kaarak is positioned in 6 & 8 houses from its own house and / or afflicted by Saturn/Shani.

(V)Jupiter being 2nd Lord in 9th place or being 4th Lord in 11th place or 7th lord in 2nd house or as 9th lord in 4th house or being 10th lord in 5th house,

(VI)Retrograde Jupiter/Guru who is Benefic/Kaarak in chart is placed in Gemini/Mithun, Cancer/Kark, Libra/Tula, Scorpio/Vrischik, Aquarius/Kumbh or Pisces/Meen (where it has no benefic strength).

These are the combinations for recommending Topaz or Pukhraaj. Now given below are the suitabilities of Topaz or Pukhraaj for each Ascendent/Lagna:-

1. Aries/Mesha –Topaz or Pukhraaj is an auspicious gem for ascendants of Aries, Jupiter being 9th &12th Lord. Moreover, Jupiter will lead the native to the top if he is in 4th from Lagna, if Topaz or Pukhraaj is worn during its favourable Dasha/Antardasha periods.

2. Taurus/Vrishabh–Jupiter/Guru is the lord of 8th &11th house. So it is not auspicious.

3. Gemini/Mithun–Jupiter suffers from Dvi-Kendradhipati Dosha(Lord of two Angles - Not a good combination). Jupiter in 5th house can confer great yoga if Pukhraj is used. Jupiter in 1/2/4/7/9/10 houses from Lagna with the use of Pukhraj promote professional life.

4. Cancer/Kark –Jupiter being the lord of Bhagya is auspicious and for people of this Lagna, Yellow Sapphire is highly recommended.

5. Leo/Simh–Use of Pukhraj during the Dasa of Jupiter if Jupiter is afflicted or ill-disposed.

6. Virgo/Kanya –Jupiter suffers from Kendradhipati Dosha. Jupiter’s placement in star of Venus makes a yogakarak. If Jupiter in 1/2/4/5/7/11 houses from Lagna, one may wear a Pukhraj.

7. Libra/Tula –Not auspicious, but if Jupiter posted in Cancer or own house & during the Mahadasa of Jupiter.

8. Scorpio/Vrischik –It’s Auspicious. Jupiter’s placement in Leo or Cancer is good.

9. Sagittarius/Dhanu –Jupiter becomes the Lagna Lord and 4th Lord. Placement in the star of Sun, Mercury or Jupiter makes a yogakarak.

10. Capricorn/Makar -Inauspicious.

11. Aquarius/Kumbh–With Caution.

12. Pisces/Meen–Benefic in the star of Moon. It is always for this Ascendant.

Rules for Wearing Topaz


This gem must be set in gold, to be worn on Thursday within an hour of sunrise or during the Guru-Hora i.e. the Hour ruled by Jupiter/Guru on a Thursday. The weight should not be less than 3 Carat/Rattis but should not 6/11/5 Carats/Rattis, and also the weight calculation is one Carat/Ratti per 10 Kg of Body weight . The gem is to be worn on index finger, After recitation of Guru Stotra and Guru Beej Mantra atleast 108 times. The peak effect of the Gem is Only for 4-5 years after which its effect reduces (As per Sarvaartha ChintaaMani)


To Be Continued

Details of Rahu in Aquarius (Kumbh) and Ketu in Leo (Simh)

Rahu in Aquarius is fortunate for the native from the moral and emotional standpoint. He is benevolent, faithful and sincere, and will be fortunate in his affections. Many friends will try to help him, and he may expect to progress. He may take up politics, or become the leader of a school, or the head of an association.

This position mitigates the evil influence which other planetary aspects may exert over marriage and the stability of wedlock. In the third decanate of Aquarius, especially, the lofty and noble sentiments of the native will procure for him universal esteem and love.

Ketu in Leo gives rashness and fighting proclivities which may often bring trouble. The native is, however, endowed with courage, and will know how to defend himself; he is noble-hearted, and, though quick-tempered, not vindictive.

Worries and troubles may be caused through gossip and over-readiness to confide his plans, so that others may take advantage of them. There is also an instinctive tendency to meddle with other people’s affairs, and over-confidence, which lead to difficulties.

Rahu in Aquarius shows the path of spiritual progress is the pathway of service to the group, through an understanding of the unity of all life. Field of activity should be one that affects society and not an individual. Science, medicine, research and philosophical or educational fields would be the avenues that could be used magnificently.

Ketu in Leo is the indication that the person misused his power and developed far too much ego in the past. This time there must be concern for others instead of a concern for self-aggrandizement.

These Nodes represent the struggle between the personal life and an impersonal dedication to humanity. The Leo Ketu symbolizes prior lives where much revolved around the self. The Rahu in Aquarius points to a future of service for mankind, where the individual will assume the role of the ‘waterbearer’, so that he may be an instrument in the crusade for world evolution. Before he can do this, the enormous power of the Leo Ketu must be dealt with.

From past incarnations, he has a tendency to look down on other people and to be condescending of their thoughts and ideas. There is an intense pride which leads him toward name-dropping, as well as designing his life so that he is seen and known to be in the company of special people. He separates between royalty and the common man, setting himself or others close to him on pedestals. Seeing himself as the central point of the universe, he views his powerful will as the means of obtaining his ends, rather than adjusting to a fair acceptance of life.

His karma now is to learn how to walk lightly, without leaving footsteps, for in essence he is the ruler making ready to abdicate his throne.

Constantly his past-life ego rears its ugly head, preventing him from achieving the very happiness he seeks.

These Nodes cause great difficulties in marriage for the individual experiences a strong tendency to dominate those close to him. When he can’t do this, he becomes a complete hermit, freeing himself of all responsibility out of sheer disgust.

While he asks others for advice, he still must do things his own way.

His biggest conflicts center around what is artificial and what is real. There is so much martyr-like romanticism in his Leo Ketu that he finds it easy to slip into the role of Don Quixote chasing windmills!

He must learn how to shed masks, ultimately discovering that ego-centered displays of dignity are coming from past-life habits and do very little now toward bringing him any lasting happiness.

For those whom he does hold near and dear, he is highly protective; and yet he has a strange tendency to wander, finding on his journeys many of the waifs and strays of society. In these outermost regions where society overlooks its existential possibilities, he discovers new horizons to explore and conquer.

He is destined to spend part of his life alone, for his unique character is too overbearing to be readily acceptable by most people. Although he enjoys having others recognize and applaud his grandiose achievements, he cannot stoop to chase people. His soul remembers a sense of pride which now forbids him to compromise his dignity.

If given the right cause, he will sacrifice his entire life for it. It is not the sympathy of others that interests him so much as their admiration for his glorious deeds.

He is repulsed by mediocrity, seeing it as a threat to his ever-present drive to reach the top, to burst the bubble, to grab for the brass ring.

If he is of the negative type, he may even use people to achieve his ends. Friends, neighbors and relatives become stepping stones on the rungs of his success ladder.

Through the Aquarius Rahu he learns to overcome his past-life sense of prestige, and develops the concept of Universal Brotherhood. He must ultimately come to see himself as part of a larger cosmic sphere, in which his role is to share in the burden of human evolution. He will reach his greatest happiness when he is able to set aside his own needs and substitute in their place a new humanitarian attitude toward all he sees around him.

He is to forget pride and reach for new original horizons, no matter how eccentric his ideas seem to others. Through his Rahu he is given the promise of a unique adventure, through which he can make an important contribution to the progress of civilization.

The house position of the Ketu indicates the area in life that is too burdened with the desire for personal achievement. The house position of the Rahu shows how the individual can set himself free from the shackles of his past-life ego by realizing the mission for humanity for which he is destined to pick up his cross.

Previous incarnation for this person was very individualized, and he had no time for others. Often his status in that life was pretty high, and others had great respect for his powers in the society. In this lifetime, he has to learn to mix with others at all levels, and solve their problems, whether he likes it or not. Interests and abilities regarding the occult and uncommon spectrum of knowledge are given at his disposal. His innovations and abilities to tackle situations are quite amazing. He may be considered quite uncommon by others; or his goals are at least far from normal. Others may like him for his abilities, but not necessarily what he is trying to achieve in life. Unpredictability is always on his side, though he has difficulty dealing with it in this lifetime.

His lovers should also be friends. The Leo Ketu may reply: ‘Yeah, but that’s not romantic’.

The individual's problem is a lack of detachment.

Possible reasons: An excessive craving for warmth. A tendency to close your eyes to unpleasant truths. Misuse of power potential. A tendency to attach strings to any help you give. Self-concern blinds you to other people’s needs. Or maybe you use romantic courtship rituals as a means of postponing having to display the real you.

Possible solutions: Give off yourself without demanding anything in return. Channel your imagination into beneficial group activities, reform work, etc.. Display the courage of your convictions. Worry excessively about the impression you make.

Leo Ketu craves involvement - in fun, in creative projects, in love, whatever. But without your developing the Aquarius Rahu’s potential for detachment, the end result is quantity without quality. Leo Ketu finds it virtually impossible to come into contact with another person without getting involved. Since these involvements tend to be made in the heat of the moment, however, they often prove unfulfilling in the long-run. The solution is to develop the Aquarius Rahu’s detachment, rationality and independence.

Some typical indications of an over-balanced Leo Ketu are: exaggeration; a need to be the center of attention; many acquaintances, few real friends; a tendency to show off his or her body or wardrobe; a ‘what will people think?’ approach to things; dependency on others to reinforce confidence; smugness; a belief that some people are just plain inferior, no matter what they do; much artsy dabbling; a theatrical or melodramatic type of self-projection.

Rahu in Aquarius dreams of freedom, of transcending the limitations of his or her structure environment and being able to do whatever he or she wants without interference. He or she might dream of self-employment in a career in science, teaching, or some other humanitarian field. This person dreams of the day when he or she can be independent of others except on his or her terms. In contrast, this person is inclined to be rather star-struck or at least in awe of authority figures. At the same time, he or she has very definite opinions which are swayed only on the basis of irrevocable evidence that they’re wrong. This person is outgoing and inclined to get out and socialize as much as possible. The needs for independence conflict, and often sabotage each end of the nodal need scale. Only when the needs are reconciled will fulfillment be found.

Antidote for Aquarius Imbalance: Any type of scientific study for which the client shows aptitude would be a good antidote. Public speaking should be encouraged, with history, literature, art, and opinion being good areas to explore. Writing is an excellent antidote, with the areas of law, cultures and astrology being ideal if there’s aptitude in this direction. Poetry is also a good choice. Music - both playing and listening - can be very helpful. Naturally, astrology will come to your mind as an antidote. It can be a good one provided the client has the aptitude and motivation necessary for its proper use. Independence should be encouraged.

These clients must be made aware of the potentials into which they were born, since many are inclined to feel they have only one talent, and can become very discouraged if circumstances close doors or block paths in that direction. Fixity must be dealt with positively. The client must be made aware of his or her untapped originality and be encouraged to use it.

You may need to move away from self-preoccupation toward a greater social connectedness and contribution. You may see yourself as ‘the center of the universe’, with everything revolving around you as the ‘sun’, so this challenging attitude shift can be difficult. Your egocentric nature may need transforming. You may need to break down superiority attitudes and hidden assumptions that, by ‘feeling special’, your ideas, opinions, and beliefs are more correct than those of others.

You may enjoy public recognition and attention, even if this simply involves being in the company of people who have celebrity and fame, as this reinforces your belief in being special. Eventually, self-imposed masks of pride and dignity may become restrictive for you, obstructing the experience of feelings of connectedness with life. You may, however, prefer to direct willpower to achieve desires and ambitions for self-gratification and personal advantage alone. The Ketu’s house position will indicate the likely nature of personal desires and endeavors.

Self-assertion comes naturally, but you may create problems in relationships by being overly dominating. Unless your assertiveness can be matched by an equally strong partner whom you learn to respect, conflict will occur. This could come from attempting to impose your will. If this becomes excessive, a fragmenting of your partner’s individuality could occur, which may force him or her either to submit passively or to leave the relationship in order to reconnect to him- or herself. This dominating energy may not be expressed in a deliberately conscious manner by you, but may be ‘received’ by a partner through psychological transfer in a purely subjective manner. Pay attention to your influence; note also those times when your will is resisted by others or by circumstances; and observe how your reaction is rarely graceful in defeat. You will probably brood in resentment and wonder why your ‘magical will’ failed to work.

Discover your essential life values, so that you stop wasting energy in futile directions, and apply it instead toward whatever offers personal meaning and benefits others too. Sometimes you may chase romantic dreams, but recognizing what is important must be your first priority. once you know what is personally important, this insight can serve as a guide. To reach this stage, though, may require confronting experiencins that starkly reveal the consequences of previous unsatisfactory choices, unclear values, and uncertain directions.

A fundamental conflict can arise between pursuing personal desires and the contribution you could make to help create a more caring and humanitarian society. This is the Aquarius pull, encouraging you to join the worldwide work by using your talents and energies to benefit others, rather than just for personal aims. Once you succeed in releasing whatever is personally unessential and limiting, and manage to refocus your attitudes, opportunity exists for freedom to explore new horizons. This is the real direction which can satisfy your need to feel ‘special’, as you are suited to exploring the uncharted lands of the future.

The image of a ‘pathfinder’ is appropriate and indicates your intended way. You need to find the cause which inwardly summons you to follow the Aquarian impulse, because this gives life meaning and purpose, much more so than just chasing desires. This cause will reflect the vision of a new society based upon universal brotherhood, and you can contribute to his. Your main task is to share in the group work. Aquarius promises you a special adventure, and this challenges your will and belief in being special. The Aquarian path is quite capable of satisfying your ambitious drives and making full use of your potential and resources, yet it will also be a uniquely personal experience.

In the fixed Air sign, Aquarius, we are once more concerned with the establishment and maintenance of a position in life. In Aquarius, conscious attitudes in thought, ethics, and philosophy, come to the fore. Primary importance is attached to the rule of reason; practical living is secondary.

Aquarians know something about everything, and revel in logical argument, in which a certain proposition may be deduced from given premises. In other words, they have a strong urge to view the world rationally and to work out a system by which things can be reshaped in everyday life. They tend to build castles in the air. If the Node receives an inconjunct, for instance, Utopian plans are laid without reference to what may reasonably be achieved.

At their best, Aquarians strive to think clearly in order to see the world as it is. Because the Aquarian mind is mostly occupied with this world and with the social order, it looks for an unambiguous, usable form of ethics that offers solutions for contemporary problems. In that respect, Aquarius is like the previous fixed sign, Scorpio. The natives of both these signs are interested in creating an ideal system.

Now, in striving for a perfect social order, the first task is to keep order inside one’s own head. With the Aquarian Node, the feelings often intervene and muddle the thoughts to some extent. Therefore order must first be established in the conscious mind, in the personal world of thought, before any crusading is done in the big world outside.

In the extreme case, there is a proneness to be dogmatic, and to admonish all and sundry who do not share one’s ideals. This power-play is reminiscent of Leo; and, of course, the Descending Node is in Leo at the opposite pole of the axis.

To Be Continued ...

Details of Rahu in Pisces (Meen) and Ketu in Virgo (Kanya)

Rahu in Pisces gives vitality, and is a fortunate position for the children, epsecially when it is situated in the Fifth or Eleventh House. It is not, however, a guarantee of fidelity. Nevertheless, in spite of deceit, the home will remain stable, as the native possesses the family instinct. Rahu in Pisces helps in unexpected acquisition, especially from foreigners. It is also a sure sign of long journeys undertaken when least expected.

Ketu in Virgo is not favourable for things of the mind. It makes the native materialistic and unappreciative of beauty. He is inclined to analysis, which makes him judge everything according to its pecuniary value; everything is considered in terms of money; he may marry well, but it can hardly be other than a marriage of convenience. Progress will be difficult.

Rahu in Pisces implies the complete relinquishment of the self in service to others. Passion would become dispassion without losing compassion.

Ketu in Virgo shows the qualities of criticism and passing judgement must be left behind. They have been the cause of self-undoing in the past, and are still hidden in the subconscious motivations and need clearing.

In the realm of consciousness, this is the hardest Nodal position to deal with. Here, as aresult of many lifetimes, the individual starts to realize his own rigidity. He is aware of his patterns and how much they hurt him; yet he finds them difficult to let go of. In prior lives, he lived in the consciousness of a finite universe where all was well-structured. Now he is confronted with the realization that truth extends beyond what his finite senses can measure or even perceive.

He is unavoidably confronted with situations, circumstances and events which force him to relinquish his hold on the physical plane. Nevertheless, he still tries to live like the salmon - swimming against the current, regardless of the direction of nature’s forces.

He still seeks order. In fact, his need for strict regimentation is so strong that he develops medical troubles in the center of the body from personalizing a stiffness that increases tension on the inner organs. Constantly he suppresses desire for the sake of doing what seems proper, for he would like to maintin an image of respectability.

In past incarnations, he built his understanding on fact, not hearsay. Now he accepts only what comes from the ‘highest authority’.

He seeks ways to rid himself of the nervous irritability which keeps overcoming him, and yet he puts stipulations on the cure.

He must learn how to immerse himself in the waters of Cosmic Consciousness, and in this baptism of thought he can truly experience a new birth. Before he can do this, however, he must first overcome his karmic fear of living in a contaminated world.

He comes into this life believing that the world is filled with danger, and therefore constantly questions the credentials of the people and conditions he considers allowing into his life. Everything foreign to the self represents the threat of disease, and it is because of such thinking that from time to time disease actually occurs.

For many with these Nodes there is strong residue of sexual problems left over from former incarnations. Either a deprivation of the sexual experience, or a strong determination to avoid emotional hurt through it, leads them to seek a better understanding in the current life. Some are confirmed Puritans, while others are capable of being physically responsive and emotionally cold at the same time.

The mind is so analytical that life can easily slip into the manipulation of a chess game. This individual has a sharp eye for detail and never overlooks the obvious. He is an expert at solving puzzles, willing to spend many hours tediously groping for the tiniest answer; but he can get so involved with whatever he is doing that he often loses perspective. His past-life discriminating tendencies often lead him now to pick apart what should be left together. Thus, although he is capable of immense clarity of thought, he does not experience complete peace of mind.

Through the Pisces Rahu, he must learn Faith. When he stops separating the world into neat little compartments, he will get his first glimpses of Universal Consciousness. Ultimately he is to achieve the understanding that all is one, and one is all. Before this happens, he must learn how to stop seeing himself as separate from the rest of the world.

He will go through experiences which force him to grow more compassionate.

As he starts to find his well-laid plans dissolving to nothing, he begins to see others in a different light. Ultimately he symbolically goes through the pain of the entire universe so that he can strengthen his Divine Love to the point that he absolutely refuses to pass judgement on others.

He makes much progress by acquainting himself with the spiritual way of life. His growth extends as far as his arms can reach. While the arm of the past still clutches at his self-imposed restrictions, the arm of his future is grasping for the higher alternative. It is only his failure to let go completely that prevents him from achieving the perfect transition into the full state of higher mind. Yet, he does reach the point that he occasionally sees it.

From time to time his remarkable intuition reveals to him the mysterious essence of life; yet the past incarnation memories of his Virgoan practicality cause doubt at every point. And so, half way between one world and another, these mutable Nodes are in a constant state of change.

Arriving at his destination but not sure that he is there, he keeps going back to start his journey again. Each time, he reaches one step more into the infinite, where ultimately he will dissolve the shackles of his rigidly formed past and be born again as true Spirit.

The house position of the Ketu indicates the area of life that is still too rigidly embedded in a personally overstructured idea. The house position of the Rahu shows how the soul can renounce its grip on all rigid definition of form and structure so that it can be free to swim in the Ocean of God.

Previous incarnation for this person was spent in substantial discriminating condition. He was very methodical, and detail-oriented to a point of extreme. Instincts would not even get close to him at that time. In this life, he is full of instincts and ‘feelings’. He wants to get away from materialism and practicality. He is searching the universe through his sensitivity; and if he feels right, he acts accordingly. His decision may not be logical on the surface, but he does not care in that respect. His judgements may not have proper reasoning but they do work right for him. Dealing with people and their emotions is important for him, as he likes the exchange of feelings in that material world to keep him happy. His use of imagination and unusual idealogy is really amazing.

You must learn to sacrifice, give in, or give up. Your Virgo Ketu may reply ‘Yeah, but I have too much invested’.

Your problem is lack of understanding of need priorities.

Possible reasons: Excessive stubbornness. Fear of being taken advantage of. Self-destructive tendencies. Refusal to face the fact that some problems are difficult to solve totally. An excessively critical environment makes it hard to admit defeat. Guilt over past wrong-doing or failures.

Possible solutions: Learn to relax. Temper your analystic tendencies with compassion for yourself and others. Judge people and things by their usefulness and set your priorities accordingly.

Virgo Ketu often doesn’t enjoy his or her own company. This naturally affects his or her ability to enjoy relationships, since the self is always present. Virgo Ketu doesn’t feel human; he or she operates like a well-run machine. Not all Virgo Ketus are workaholics, but I’ve seen enough instances to believe that htis is one of the more typical results of nodal imbalance for this polarity. Another is an involvement in unsatisfying or destructive relationships, since often the Virgo Ketur is so terrified of being alone that any relationship is better than no relationship. By tapping the hidden strength of Pisces Rahu, the individual can get in touch with his or her basic humanness. Only then can he or she come to terms with his or her needs and alleviate his or her dissatisfaction.

Some signs of an over-developed Ketu in Virgo are: bigotry; refusal to settle for anything less than perfect; a feeling of being ‘different’; a tendency to test others mentally; a ‘let me do it for you’ approach; shyness; jealousy; a tendency to be critical of others’ grooming, clothing or abilities in general; pettiness; and insecurity - building oneself up by knocking others down openly or through back-stabbing.

Rahu in Pisces dreams of being left alone. He or she wants to be separated from the mass of average people so that he or she will be free to meditate or contemplate the mysteries of life. Note that they want to initiate this separation themselves; if rejection brings separation, he or she will feel trauma rather than satisfaction. This person is inhibited or shy, and sometimes inclined to repress the emotions, which may be extremely difficult to express. Fussiness or quibbling supplants the desired meditation and thwarts the dream.

Antidotes for Pisces imbalance: Psychodrama can be a useful tool in unlocking nodal potential. Education in keeping with the client’s aptitudes is recommended, with literature, geography and medicine being ideal choices where aptitude permits. Fishing and other water sports often prove beneficial. Public speaking should be encouraged. If aptitude is shown, magic or creating illusions, painting, sculpture, boating or water sports could be a good topic. Writing is also good particularly in the areas of astronomy, myths or legends, poetry, instructional material, nurturing themes, and medicine. Hypnotism might be another good choice if the client can gain sufficient knowledge in this field.

Unless the overall tone of the chart is contradictory, the client should be discouraged from entering any profession where the overall emphasis is on strict discipline or nit-picking, since this would reinforce the very tendencies that need to be softened or balanced. Discipline can be given a bit more emphasis if the client is operating in an entertainment capacity. Some good career choices would be: sales, cooking, acrobatics, gymnastics, detective work, painting and design. Generally, the clients I’ve met with these types of imbalance have been hard workers - close to workaholics in some cases. Usually they need relaxation more than work motivation. If the client is in a high-pressure job or required to work long hours, it’s important that the antidote be something that’s done for the love of it and is conducive to relaxation. Religious and spiritual activities often prove to be helpful antidotes. Many clients who remain unmoved by other options will be drawn to these.

You may experience a tendency toward rigid, repetitive behavior patterns and fixed mental attitudes; the Virgo Ketu house may indicate the likely nature of this rigidity.

Trying to retain fixed responses in a changing life and world will eventually feel limiting and restrictive, even though it is an automatic set of reactions activated during daily life. You recognize that your responses are not often spontaneous or free, but are habitual and predictable. the challenge is how to become free of these binding personality patterns. You may fear breaking free, not knowing how to respond without these protective barriers, as you rely on whtm to create a sense of security.

What may occur is a sense of confrontations and experiences where your preference for structure and order becomes steadily undermined or is revealed as inadequate. Through a shifting life situation, your rigid responses may be revealed as unsuitable to cope with challenges, and you may slowly awaken to the need to radically change self-perception, attitudes, values, and beliefs.

Sometimes you feel that the world is a threatening place, and you hold mixed feelings about people, too. Part of this comes from insecurity. Afraid to relax your guard, you establish protective barriers which keep a distance between yourself, painful experiences, and intimate relationships. By generating this separative barrier and maintaining restrictive behavior patterns, you may also be self-creating states of dis-ease and health problems associated with the center of your body. If you lack trust in life, you can increase tension and stress emerging from psychological needs for caution and rigid order. This may eventually cause actual physical disease or psychosomatic illness, which can then reinforce beliefs that the world is an unhealthy place in which to live, since you fail to realize that it is probably your attitude which contributes to your ill-health.

You need to accept your whole nature, so that any repressive tendencies do not create additional inner conflicts and tensions. One vulnerable area could be the relationship between emotions and sexuality. This may be influenced by your moral views and attitudes toward sexual relationships. You may feel uneasy with emotions, perhaps tending to withdraw emotionally from intimacy and refusing to become too involved in relationships due to fears of emotional pain. If this occurs, self-understanding and transforming emotional responses would be necessary.

Your Virgoan preference for seperative mental analysis may become limiting, forming a veil of excessive seriousness over your worldview and destroying a sense of proportion and perception of underlying humor in life. Any analytical, dissective approach can work against you, as you observe the pieces of the puzzle but are unable to comprehend the whole picture; if you become too involved with the separate pieces, you may also lose the prospect of peace of mind, as the rearranging never ceases.

It is by your attuning to the Pisces Node that lessons of trust and faith may be learned. Any recurring behavior pattern of separating and categorizing life into a multitude of fragmaents and attempting to order it into sections should be transcended. Life is a whole, and you are interdependent with the world. There is no real separation. Life is one. This is the true understanding that gives peace of mind. This is the mystical experience that can be yourse when you cease separating yourself from life and begin to reflect the Piscean vision. The impetus for this change may be the collapse of your plans for an ordered life; this is a message to search for a unifying life approach, one which connects the pieces instead of emphasizing their separateness. You can then discover greater life meaning and purpose, rather than splitting your mind and emotions into restless pieces. For this proposed radical change, you have to release the past in order to experience a unified mind at one with the world. This is the Piscean gift that is waiting for you to claim.

As the mutable Water sign, Pisces is subject to a learning process, i.e., it is very important to be ready to learn. In Pisces, learning is not intellectual comprehension as in Gemini, nor is it practical as in Virgo, and it is not philosophical as in Sagittarius; it is an inner, existential learning on the spot, and has to do with the meaning of life.

This Node impels us to ask about the meaning of life whatever the answer may be. The answer will not remain the same all along: fresh truths will be discovered as we mature.

A hard-aspected Node can indicate an attitude of sitting on the fence, which allows the native to jump either way. But, more usefully, the Pisces Node seeks a conscious way inward; it endeavors to deal with the world from a distance, expects nothing from the world, but tries to fathom its real meaning. Detachment is also sought in the transcendental sense: the development of individual consciousness beyond the normal confines in order to extend it into spiritual dimensions where the sense of being is deeper. In this way, one’s development can be furthered.

In Pisces, the native thinks and feels in cosmic dimensions, especially when meeting other people. The business of Pisces is to help, or rather to save others. Now, the saving done by Pisces differs from the practical help given by Virgo. Saving implies that the other person feels that his or her deepest motivations are understood. Saving means letting the other person know that his or her existence is recognized. Pisces is very good at this. Understanding the significance of the world and oneself as parts of the Whole, and saving others, is the highest task of the Piscean Node.

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Details of Rahu in Capricorn (Makar) and Ketu in Cancer (Kark)

Rahu in Capricorn gives prudence, much reflectiveness, and even disposition inclined to sadness, love of solitude, but withal shrewdness and diplomacy. The disposition is more reflective than melancholy. This position may bring stability to the worldly position, but seldom gives wealth, which, moreover, the native does not desire, as he is not very ambitious. There is likelihood of gains through house propery. Rahu in Capricorn gives robust health and physical resilience; and if the Lord of Life is free from affliction, is a sure sign of longevity.

Ketu in Cancer always gives fickleness in love; it is a sign of infidelity, and often shows a risk of separation after scandal. The position of the native or of those around him is not clearly defined; he is surrounded by many secret or mysterious circumstances. This position may cause an accident, or danger while travelling. It entails liver or stomach disorders. All this is mitigated by a good aspect of Venus or Jupiter.

A bad aspect of Mars to Ketu may cause a wound, and is often a sign of haemorrhage. With an unfortunate position of the Moon, and with Cancer in the sixth house, there is serious risk of lung trouble - tuberculosis or, at all events, bronchial disorders.

Ketu (as well as Rahu) must be carefully studied when it occurs in the Moon’s domicile, and especially in regard to this planet and the aspects which it may receive from the malefics. If the Moon is in Cancer in conjunction with Ketu, misfortunes will occur in connection with matters ruled by the House occupied by Cancer.

Rahu in Capricorn implies that business ability and ambition would be directed toward public good, or could be so directed. Integration would come through persistent sustaining effort to climb the heights of attainment and become a redeemer for others. Ketu in Cancer emphasizes acquisitiveness and self-centeredness; a carry-over of selfishness that must be overcome by caring for others and developing the nurturing qualities.

This individual is learning how to achieve maturity. In past incarnations he had a tendency to look at life through rose-colored glasses, seeing only what he wanted to see with a definite conviction that everything else didn’t exist.

Now there is still much of the ‘baby’ left in his Cancer Ketu. He is so used to going through his prior lives on crutches, wrestling with his dependencies while seeking bannisters to lean on, that his current life is the resultant shambles of escapist, childlike habits which keep impeding his growth.

Truly, this is the personal infant, desiring at all costs to maintain his role as the focus of parental attention. In areas of problem solving, he would rather have his parents do it. Everybody he meets and knows, be it friend, business associate or marriage partner, automatically becomes the symbolic parent to pick up the pieces of his misery, protecting him from being hit by the falling sky which he has created. He creates his own self-inflicted illnesses if they bring with them the slightest hint of gaining love and affection.

Constantly practising at becoming an adult, he never seems quite ready or willing to make the transition fully. Somehow he keeps feeling he needs much more practice first.

All he does in this life is based on his soul memory of sensitive past-life feelings which still are shattered by the slightest rejection.

Many individuals with these Nodes are strongly wrapped up in the business of their country. They personalize government, for to them it is still part, in a larger sense, of their own Cancerian family.

Underneath all else, there are unusually strong feelings of patriotism and loyalty.

Many with these Nodes focus a good part of their strength and attention on younger people.

They like to listen to the trials and tribulations of others; but not being quick problem solvers themselves, they have a tendency to hold everything inside them. As the weight of problems increases, like collecting layers, they seem to age in spite of themselves.

The most difficult karmic problem of the Cancer Ketu is learning how to let go. The individual brings with him into this life such strong inner fears of ever losing or forgetting anything that he keeps making extra special efforts to retain all he has ever gone through. As such, he makes himself the ‘psychic grabage pail’ of the past. Constantly he is thinking about his present in terms of what he should have done years ago - or ‘lives ago’. He often can be seen sorting through old photographs hoping to create his future out of fragments of his past.

At times he is extremely draining, using whatever is done for him as a springboard to ask for more. He tries other people’s patience with all of his emotional problems, and long after the solutions are given to him he refuses to see logic through his cloud of emotion. He is not so much interested in finding out why something went wrong as he is seeking the lost feeling to be returned.

Endings are especially difficult for him to deal with. The word ‘good-bye’ has never been a part of his vocabuulary, for he has always tried to preserve all relationships as long as possible. His behavior in regard to objects is no different, since he tends to form permanent attachments to the nostalgic memories they carry with them.

The major karmic lesson in the Capricorn Rahu is to identify with an ideal bigger than the personal life. The individual must ultimately come to stand for something, in spite of all his real or imagined personal difficulties. He must understand true responsibility.

Many with these Nodes eventually become self-appointed hallmarks of tradition. They would rather die than have an outsider know any part of their personal life which contradicts the principle for which they have chosen to stand.

Through the Rahu, an image which others can look up to and model their lives after is established. At times personal difficulties deplete him of the strength to hold up this image, and yet hold it up he must, even if it means sacrificing his entire life. In most of his endeavors he is capable of becoming a methodical and cautious planner once he learns to overcome his past-life tendency to overreact emotionally.

In the charts of females, these Nodes represent an unusually strong search for a father figure. In males, there is a strong consciousness of the need to fulfill the father role.

The most important things about the Capricorn Rahu is that it represents the point through which the individual will meet his karmic mission. For this reason alone, many with these nodes tend to be reluctant to accept the full concept of adulthood. They would prefer to remain in an immature state for as long as possible, for they sense a type of judgement awaiting them. Much like the condemned man desiring one stay of execution after another, they seek to hide behind others, constantly pushing themselves further and further to the back of the line so as to avoid meeting the effects of all they have created. This is the reason why many of them have great difficulty in accepting their own chronological age. While they admit to their age openly, they try not to live it.

There is much past-life residue of immaturity. The soul has become fixated at one point in early growth. Now there is great difficulty passing that point. Still, it will be passed, if the individual is ultimately to stand for something.

The zodiacal sign of Capricorn is the gateway through which the soul must go upon leaving the physical body, and in this most occult of signs it will stand for inspection before the Judges at these Gates. While this may not be the last incarnation on Earth, it will most definitely by house position receive karmic judgement in one area of the life. The individual with these Cancer-Capricorn Nodes will flounder half his life in helpless abandon and then one day resign himself to stand up to the saying, “Tis a far, far better thing I do than I have ever done before’.

The house position of the Ketu indicates the area in which the karmic residue of immaturity seeps into the current life. The house position of the Rahu shows the ways in which the individual can now enter responsible adulthood by aligning his life with the principles of honor, respect and tradition.

As soon as he learns how to do this, he is destined for a life of splendid accomplishment.

You should take steps towards a career (or honors or increased self-esteem). Your Cancer Ketu may reply ‘Yeah, but what would my kids (or parents or boss) do without me?’

Your Problem is that you have adopted real or imagined responsibilities to others that are keeping you from becoming all that you can become.

Possible reasons: Fear of public exposure. Lack of planning. A feeling that you’re unworthy in some way. Refusal to let others lead their own lives.

Possible solutions: Take cautious steps towards the careers, honors, or recognition you want. Examine your needs and responsibilities honestly, and take necessary steps to balance them. Get a divorce. Commit suicide (Apolo’s note - don’t do it: the author was being teasingly sarcastic here). Study the lives and actions of others who have done what you want to do, and pattern your life after theirs if at all possible.

Cancer Ketu tends towards deeply-rooted compulsive behavior patterns which allow him or her to justify failures. Justification of this sort is a form of dishonesty. This prevents the development of Capricorn Rahu’s considerable untapped potential for self-esteem. It also prevents the formation of deep relationships, since if you’re not honest with yourself you can’t possibly be honest with others. Cancer Ketu easily becomes bogged down in dependency on those who need him or her until personal discontent forces development of Capricorn’s Rahu potential.

Some typical manifestaions of an over-developed Cancer Ketu are: An overall lack of success in life; hypersensitivity and sloppy sentimentality; fear of authority figures; childishness; lack of emotional self-control; lack of self-confidence; snobbishness alternating with blind acceptance of others; self-pity; excessive complaining; and a craving for emotional attention.

Rahu in Capricorn tends to dream very traditional dreams. He or she wants to be a law-maker, a policy-maker, an organizer, an Einstein, or at least a manager. He or she wants to be known for objectivity, prudence, and good leadership ability. He or she wants to stand out against the backdrop of ordinary workers as someone who knows where he or she is going and is getting there. In contrast, this is an emotional, rather touchy person. He or she is fond of comfort and reluctant to make changes. The need for emotional security dominates the need for dream fulfillment to the point where changes in residence, job situation, public notice, or whatever become extremely upsetting, even if these changes herald better things.

Antidotes for Capricorn Imbalance: Mathematical work can be an excellent antidote. To a lesser extent, astrology and numerology can be helpful. The client must be encouraged to take responsibility for his or her own life rather than blaming parents, superiors, or others for his or her problems. Boating and water sports can sometimes be beneficial antidotes. Leadership roles should be taken where possible. Those that provide titles (chairperson, president, etc.) are especially good for enhancing self-esteem, which is usually lacking. Activities that stress discipline and strategy are particularly good. Among these would be chess, yoga, National Guards, etc.. The need for security must be fulfilled.

Occasionally the client will have no ambition to do anything about the imbalance, in spite of complaints about the quality of life. These imbalances seem to be particularly fond of illogical ‘Yeah, but...’ dialogues. In cases where the client insists that you must ‘solve’ his or her problem single-handedly, you can do very little but stress the fact that astrology teaches self-responsibility, and suggest that the client come back when he or she is ready to accept this tenet or find another astrologer. Psychological counselling might also be recommended; this should be of a type that stresses a ‘here-and-now’ approach.

Previous incarnation for this person was spent in various domesticated activities. Home and the surroundings was the key focus in his life at that time. Circumstances never gave him a chance to go out and do things. As a result of that, he is forced in this life to achieve a lot of things which are not homey or domesticated. He has to be quite tough in his act in life. Strategy, discipline, persistence and methodology are strongly noticed in this character. He is not allowed to show his sensitive side very often; and thus, others are not very fond of his outer character. Once you get to know him, he can be a different person. His life is full of learning experiences, and he almost has to learn from most incidences in his life. Affairs of older folks are very significant in this lifetime for him... from that he cannot get away.

The Cancer Ketu suggests an attraction to the past, looking back into roots, reliving old experiences and memories, and retaining childlike, escapist habits and emotional responses. You may tend toward immaturity, which manifests as a reluctance to see life as it is. You may prefer to impose selective manual filters which limit reception to only what you choose to see, enabling you to ignore other aspects which you prefer to reject. Maturity involves seeing the whole and not turning away from whatever you pretend is not there; this is your primary challenge - growth toward greater maturity and responsibility.

You may feel dependent on others and maintain sentimental attachments to people and nostalgic possessions, trying to preserve all relationships from ever ending or changing. Often, this dependency involves relying on others to resolve your problems, rather than taking self-responsibility. One extreme example of this tendency may be to stimulate psychosomatic illness unconsciously in order to receive attention and support.

Feelings are highly sensitized and vulnerable if relationships fail; your natural reaction is to hold on, hoping that things will improve. Feelings of being loved and taken care of are important, and you rarely spend time analyzing the nature of your relationships or why any failed. Your interest is personal satisfaction and fulfilling emotional needs; and the path of self-discovery may appear too dry to attract. The idea of personal transformation to imrpove the chances of a successful relationship does not initially appeal.

The past has a strong hold over you; and you may indulge in dream-memories of a ‘golden age’. Due to this affinity with the past, you may become involved in activities which maintain the past in the present: perhaps through promoting traditional attitudes and life-styles, by supporting the old ways, values, standards and attitudes, and by resisting new modern viewpoints. You may try to avoid present obligations, as they imply responsibility to create the future. This future is primarily of your own making; and your choices now will shape future experiences and well-being. The question you should answer is: What type of future do you want? By your avoiding action now, your tomorrow becomes dependent on circumstances beyond your control.

The way forward is self-responsibility for choices and actions, accepting the need for independent maturity. Learn how to embrace future possibilities enthusiastically; release accumulated memories, feelings, and childlike needs which have previously been used as an excuse to retreat from challenges. Through maturation, a new type of destiny awaits you. It is the fear of the unknown that you try to evade. Yet through such evasion, you may unconsciously create painful conditions; and circumstances will still drive you toward greater maturity. This is not a negative destiny; in fact, it offers great personal benefit, once you acknowledge the new path. You can discover a new inner strength, stabilized emotions, and self-sufficiency as you move into this new growth phase. Life will seem less threatening and more enriching when you open your eyes to the modern world’s diversity and complexity.

In the cardinal Earth sign Capricorn, as in Sagittarius, a clear stand is taken in the world; but not in the sense of sustaining vigorous effort, as in Scorpio, or, as in Leo, of creating living space where one can rule like a king. Capricorn must establish its authority on a firm foundation. Ability gained by experience and hard work is what is required (Earth sign). This firm foundation, laid with so much effort, must be placed at the disposal of others.

In Capricorn we have the true ruler who is able to lead others with genuine authority that may have taken a long time to develop. The masses follow Capricorn (whereas the group follows Cancer).

Capricorn, standing alone above the crowd, carries heavy responsibilities and must use its position and authority for the benefit of those who are lower down. The saying sometimes applied to Leo: ‘The king is the chief servant of his people’ is easily shrugged off by Leo, but does apply here. For Capricorn, ruling is not an end in itself but a function to be fulfilled for the good of those who are ruled; and it has to be earned by hard work.

So the Capricorn Node calls for competence, ability, skill, and knowledge. These things impart genuine authority and, as in Sagittarius, they entail accountability as well.

When the Node receives hard aspects, and often when it receives neutral aspects, the native may become a string-puller or gray eminence. There is a desire to exercise an influence behind the scenes without having to be made responsible.


To Be Continued .........