S N Rao This article is in continuation to my earlier articles on selecting a correct profession through astrology. The 1st article is onhttp://www.astrocamp.com/professionselection-astrology.

html and my 2nd article is onhttp://www.astrocamp.com/profession-selection-astrology-2.html. A person will succeed by having a profession as indicated by strongest sign in the horoscope. A sign which has the support of its lord or aspected by benefic planet is considered to be strong. The most powerful and dominant planet in a horoscope has often a say in deciding ones career, especially when he is the lord of the ascendant or lagna. Planets give excellent indications of success and failures in the various professions. If children are guided properly and are given liberty to act according to their likes and aptitudes, they can build a bright future for themselves. Many times education is wasted because millions of people pursue wrong vocations. In 21st century every skill is part and parcel of money generating scheme and have acquired their firm places in any profession. Astrology can help one evaluate the prospective of a child and can have a reasonable idea of the field in which this has best chance to develop. This article attempts to divide professions according to the birth signs. The birth position of Ascendant / Birth Moon / Birth position of Sun / Lord of the Ascendant / Lord of the 10th house / Placement of the 10th lord should be integrated and considered together. The strongest of all the above will be likely to give the result. However a proper conclusion can only be met when the horoscope is analyzed properly from career perspective. Career best suited for Aries General characteristics of Aries Its element is fire, ruling planet is mars, quality is cardinal and always on the move. It is the first and fastest of all the signs, but not noisiest. The natives are quiet and work swiftly. They have the ability of mars, a planet concerned solely with action and physical energy. Aries have so much power and energy that they tend to burn themselves up. As such they should take care replenish their resources. Ariens are entrepreneurs, leaders and adventurers. They are highly motivated and courageous. Ariens are well suited to become a firefighter, surgeon, mechanics, professional athlete, rescue workers, soldiers or security personal. It is a fiery and movable sign and denotes careers that require enterprise, dynamism and energy. Native with strong Aries will be outstanding in whatever profession they may be. They may be closely associated with government and are vulnerable to criticism. They do well in military, police, security services, scientists, engineers, dentists, surgeons, mechanics, metal, minerals, technologists, wrestlers, brick kiln worker etc. They earn a lot of wealth by persistent efforts. A strong sun or moon or mars makes the native successful in executive jobs. With strong sun in Aries, one may do better as a politician, industrialist, timber merchant, educationist, a surgeon, bone specialist. Strong moon in Aries gives more dignity than wealth that is changeable fortunes for those in independent business. Strong mars make law officer, industrial worker, managerial business, army or police officer. One can have good business in cattle or food grains. Saturn in Aries gives native success in metals,

engineering type of profession or he may be connected to central government or higher departments. He will shine in career but his income will depend according to the combination of other planets. Likewise we will have explanation of other planets like mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu and ketu. Aries falling in tenth house makes a native great men and he will be manager of other estates. Career best suited from Taurus Its element is earth, ruling planet is Venus, quality is fixed and its symbol is the bull. Taureans are stable, conservative and sensual. They are fond of smart clothes, jewelry and comfortable Life and would excel in fashion designing, jewellery and interior decorators. They are impressed by bigness. Financial institutions or big corporations are places which are first preferences of Taurians. They have artistic skills and often Taureans become good actors, singers, sculptors, interior decors or involve in work with the earth in one or the other ways. They are down to earth and practical. It is a second sign of zodiac with fixed earth. Strong Taurus natives are good advertising and publicity agents, throat-specialist, actor, singer, musician, those connected with entertainment and amusement, tailors, gardeners, nursery owners, dealer of vehicles, cosmetics, jewellery, costly fabric, garments, fashion articles, finance, broker, company manager, accountant, farmer, horticulturist, agriculturist, or carpets, cement etc. They also deal in milk, land, sugar, cotton and similar professions. If sun is in the Taurus, native will earn in films or music or fine arts and is competent and practical in whatever he does. Moon in Taurus makes one noble, discreet, dignified with slow and steady progress. Mars in Taurus gives gains from agriculture and moderate wealth. Saturn in Taurus will help native earn livelihood from luxury related goods or transactions. Likewise we will have explanation of other planets like mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Rahu and ketu. Career best suited for Gemini Its element is air, ruling planet mercury, quality is mutable and symbol is the twins. Geminians are very unyielding in their determination and are often considered as obstinate. They have great power of endurance, both physical and mental. They can pass through enormous strains of fatigue as long as the excitement or determination lasts. They are often seen as writers, orators, journalists, teachers, secretaries, lawyers or computer programmers, excellent directors etc. Gemini native are good workers in communications, engineers, analytical studies of law and education, writers, secretaries, rail and air transport connected professions, inspectors, sales agents, auditors or accountants, representatives, diplomats, journalism, transport, short journey by roads, tutors, secretaries, personal assistant train and traders in diverse commodities. They are also proficient in logic and mathematics. Sun in Gemini gives one gain excellence in engineering, music, fine arts, and law education. Moon in Gemini makes one excels in intellectual pursuits arts, technology of any kind, sports, writing, journalism , mathematics, commerce, trade, banking and earning from various sources. Mars in Gemini makes good scientists educationists, engineers, doctors, technologists, and businessman. He will get interested in jobs of touring, try to do many works. Saturn in Gemini will make native earn through his intellect, commercial transactions, business enterprises or social works. Likewise there is explanation of other remaining planets.

Career best suited for Cancer Cancer- its element is water, ruling planet is the moon, quality is cardial and the symbol is THE CRAB. Cancariens are subtle and brilliant, but they usually lack continuity of purpose. They have tremendous mind power and are enthusiastic, imaginative and researching. Their minds keep changing according to the situations. They can become good psychologists. They will be influenced by the dress, gait habits and bearing of their colleagues, friends and all those around. They have to cultivate will power and self confidence to become successful in life. They will amass wealth through the exercise of their imagination, poets, writers, famous actors, photographers, cinematographers, directors, lawyers, lectures, company promoters, pubic speakers or career which requires diplomacy, tact and fineness. They are good in biology, botany, geography, zoology, fishing, marine life, merchant navy, home furnishing, dairy farming, bee-keeping, honey, all jobs related with water or liquids, nurses, doctors and managers of hotel institutions, explorers, caterers, shipping, fishing, sailing, water supply, drainage, archaeology, public life and mediation, chemical industry, historians etc. Sun in cancer gives name and fame in any field, but native suffers due to fickle nature. Moon in cancer gives luck, wealth and comforts with rise and fall in life. Mars in cancer gives job related with travels, foreign, water, horticulture, irrigation, water supply, marine, literary or artistic fields. Saturn in cancer connects natives earning from arts, traveling, water connected activities etc. Likewise there is explanation of other remaining planets. Career best suited for Leo General characteristics of Leo -Its element are fire, ruling planet is the sun, quality is fixed and symbol is THE LION. Leo is creative, artistic, colorful, generous, honest and revolutionary. They are able persons who can readily take up any job and complete it. At the same time they are full of contradictions and are sometimes restless. They will have great administrative talents. Once they have panned something, they will work their way through it, come what may. They are good poets, artistes, politicians, engineers, chemists, doctors, military personal, dentists, metallurgists, sportspersons, astronauts, astronomers, traders or experts in law. Leo strong natives are dynamic, dominating, creative, cruel, self made person who cannot be dictated and do well in jobs of authority and power. Such natives are civil servants, politicians, ministers, chief executives, diplomats, speculators, auditors, investment business, jewellery and gold, fireman, theatre owners, ambassadors, forest officers, dealers or manufacturer of drugs or chemicals, film and drama directors or magician. If afflicted one becomes one becomes criminal too. Sun in Leo makes one rule over others. One will be famous, brilliant and wealthy, whatever be the profession. Mars in Leo makes one enterprising and daring in politics or endeavours and conquers all hurdles or enemies in profession. Afflicted mars makes native violate norms in his over zeal and the endeavor may go in vain. Saturn in Leo makes native successful in government authorities or jobs connected to government. They have success in later period of their life. Career best suited for Virgo General characteristics of Virgo-Its element is earth, ruling planet is mercury, quality

is mutable and its symbol is THE VIRGIN. Virgoans are natural bureaucrats but socially they tend to be shy and lack of confidence when expressing their feelings. They will accomplish what is impossible to others. They will shine in professions of mass communication and will shine well in service related jobs. Virgoans keep changing their plans. They want frequent changes in everything. They can resist anything that threatens to upset the boundaries of their expectations and established order. They become excellent secretaries. Virgo natives do well in jobs requiring intelligence and efficiency like psychologists, psychiatrists, healers, professors, mathematician, computers, astrologers, accountant, auditors commerce and trade, chartered accountants, management graduates, paper dealers, book keepers, authors or writers jobs related with communications or transport, clerk, stenos, land owners, television, radio, internet. One has better chances of rising under some feminine control. Moon in Virgo makes native fortunate, learned, lecturer, advocate, do business, trade, interested in foreign lands and successful in life and profession. Strong or full moon gives still better results. Mars in Virgo makes one a musician or a craftsman or a technocrat or an agriculturist with a more pragmatic and cool headed approach. Saturn in Virgo makes native commercial minded in career, accountancy, commerce etc. Likewise there is explanation of other remaining planets. Career best suited for Libra General characteristic of Libra- its element is air, ruling planet is Venus, quality is cardial and the symbol is THE SCALES. People born in this period are generally successful in life. They earn money by business that affords pleasure to people. They will understand the finer secrets in the minds of others and act as accordingly. They will make people happy and make a living out of it. Librans artistic qualities enable them to create beautiful and pleasing environments, so that they can be cordial company both at home and at work. They thrive in social groups, being born diplomats, bringing enemies together to make them friends. They are fastidious about their personal appearance, have a great respect for rank and position and are great supporters of law and the laws decisions. Natives with strong Libra in 10th are good management consultants, judges, advocates, officer of law, logicians, druggist, beauticians, fashion designing, fashion models, interior decorators, air hostess, sculptors, television artists, cartoonists, cinema artists, pilots, receptionists, perfume or costly garment makers, photographers, bar owners, trader in many articles. If sun is in Libra one may have interest in gold, iron, metals and minerals or in a travelling job or has a job of distant land. But in government profession he will face setbacks. Moon in Libra makes one religious, full of energy, brave and optimistic. Profession indicated are legal/ management consultant, film, HR or cine industry, interiors decors, photographers, graphics, perfume, costly garment manufacture, air hostess, liaison officer, receptionists etc. Mars in Libra gives a touring job such as tourism, hotels, transport services and luxuries trades. Likewise there is explanation of other remaining planets. Career best suited for Scorpios General characteristics of Scorpio- its element are water, ruling planet is mars, quality is fixed and symbol is the scorpion. Scorpions have instinctive sense of what is right and what is wrong. They are constructive of the good and destructive of the

evil. They will never bow to the authority of others. They will be good in yoga, meditation, medicine, scriptural studies, spiritual studies, scientific studies and research. They are usually interested in all the things deep, dark or hidden, which cover a range of activities. They may become psychologists, therapists, archeologists, historians, detectives or members of mysterious religious cults or political groups. It gives a profession in the army, navy, police officers or defense officials, boilers, surgeons, dentist, drugs, chemists, water supply, nurses, judges, geographers, explorers, barbers, dealers in sea foods, mechanics, sailors, dock workers, coffin makers, navigators, lic agents, research scientists, astrologers, occultists, detectives, security men, diplomats, or railway employees. If Mars is afflicted then one resorts to condemnable acts engaged in anti social or crime oriented jobs. Sun in Scorpio makes one do well in military, police, secret services, ordinance factories, fire fighters, as doctors, manufacturer of drugs or narcotics. Mars in Scorpio makes one a good salesman, trader, businessman, property dealer, owner of land, factory or property, warrior, military, police, electrician, fire fighter, doctor, surgeon, manufacturer or dealers in arms, weapons, dealer of medicines or poisonous drugs or electrical goods. Saturn in Scorpio makes one revengeful and reactionary. He may do undignified jobs. Likewise there is explanation of other remaining planets. Career best suited for Sagittarius Its element is fire, ruling planet is Jupiter, quality is mutable and the symbol is the archer. They are noble persons who are very helpful to others. They are great counselors, untiring workers, knowledgeable and good at extracting work from others. They cannot adapt themselves to the changing trends very easily and quickly. They will follow the dicta of elders and preceptor. They do well in machines, chemicals, artifacts, public service, administrative jobs, banks, philosophers, diplomats, electronics, computers, and commission business and through journeys across long distances. They will not be carried away by money or fame. They will be persons of good habits and actions. It also gives a profession as ministers, councilors, priests, teachers, preachers, school, temples, lawyers, judges, explorers, consultants, physicians, civil engineers, army officers, patriots, sportsman, weaponry, animal husbandry, executive bankers, financial experts, magistrates, accountancy, astrology, professors, philosophers, writers, publishers, woolen traders, shoe or footwear. He may do well in jobs of bravery, courage and social activities. Afflicted Jupiter can make one an offender. Sun in Sagittarius makes one happy and wealthy as a scholar or skilled man in use of weapons and hands. He may be a teacher warrior, a surgeon, engineer, artist, artisan, mechanic or sports man. Mars in Sagittarius makes one a warrior. He could spoil his health and wealth due to his anger and harsh speech. Saturn in Sagittarius makes native adopt career in field of forest , forest engineer, wood, spiritual societies and services. Likewise there is explanation of other remaining planets. Career best suited for Capricorn Its element is earth, ruling planet is Saturn, quality is cardinal and its symbol is the mountain goat. Capricorn is that described by the combination of Saturn and the earth element: materialistic, practical, serious and cautious. The Capricorn is the

ideal industrialist or businessperson, letting no humanitarian concerns interferes with the important business of making money. They may appear to have the ability to create tangible, practical gains, not to mention wealth and prosperity. They are however, inclined to go to extremes in all things, and make sudden decisions, or change their minds for which they may regrets, but they are too proud to acknowledge their error. These natives takes up jobs as plumbers, in agriculture, horticulture, mining, forest products, metallurgy, experts in minerals, geology, banking, civic works of supply and disposal, dentist, engineers, builders, executives, property and timber related cottage industries. They usually succeed late in life. Sun in Capricorn makes one greedy, unstable and always in hurry, takes up several works which may not be manageable and may face revolt by own man. Moon in Capricorn makes one shrewd, diplomatic, famous and wealthy in any profession. He may be technician, scholar or musician. Mars in Capricorn makes one famous and wealthy ruler, commander or high official. Saturn in Capricorn makes native adopt career in travelling, jobs, through food or water contents, manure type of departments, agriculturist, horticulturist, florist. Likewise there is explanation of other remaining planets. Career best suited for Aquarians Its element is air, ruling planet is Saturn, its quality is fixed and the symbol is the water carrier. Aquarius has strong mental force, but they are as a rule, generally misunderstood by others. They are thinkers, have good reasoning ability and make natural heads of business organizations or any form of government work. They are independent and high-minded in all their actions, and detest being under the restraint of others. Aquarius is a fixed sign; Aquarians often develop a lifestyle, or a set of attitudes, which they find impossible to change. They worship intellectual, clever people and are deep thinkers. They rarely interfere with the affairs of others, but they will never stand interference from others. It gives a profession as professors, philosophers, public relation officers, intellectuals, researchers, scientists, engineers, astrologers, computers hardware expert, automobile expert, atomic or space expert, aeroplane mechanics, electricians, dealer in metals, transport jobs, ferries, aquatic products. If sun is in the Aquarius, one is malicious and skilful but is disliked by others due to changing loyalty and infidelity. Mars in Aquarius makes one an evil and unfortunate and causes fall from position or heavy losses due to his misdeeds. Saturn in Aquarius makes one expert in secret knowledge, psychology, administration etc. they become good teacher or guide, intellectual worker. Likewise there is explanation of other remaining planets. Career best suited for Pisceans Its element is water, ruling planet is Jupiter, its quality is mutable and symbol is the two fishes. Pisces are emotional, sensitive, impressionable and vulnerable. They are imaginative, poetic and even psychic. They are lover of beauty and nature. Also they may be too soft, too compassionate, and give in to unreasonable requests and unjustified demands. Pliant and diplomatic, they do not usually have to face showdowns. They enjoy healing professions like nursing, social work and physiotherapy. They are great biologists, artists, interior decors, graphic designers, fashion designers, musicians, psychologists, astrologers, academician, philosophers,

media person, journalist, travel writer, directors, entertainer or cosmetology. It gives a career as doctors, anaesthetisist, nurses, water supply works, shipping, fisheries, marine products, navy, international trade, fortunes through wife, priest, courts, lawyers, place and work at places of confinement, work as prison guards, work in orphanage for secret services, sanatorium workers, wardens, dealers in petrol, oils, chemicals, paint and perfumes, teaching jobs, work requiring imagination like cinema, film script writing, composing etc. Sun in Pisces makes one learned, popular; succeed over rivals and gains in profession connected with water. Moon in Pisces makes one technician, engineer, warrior, musicians, navigator or a government servant. Mars in Pisces makes one reside in foreign land with honorable job. Likewise there is explanation of other remaining planets.

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LEARN ASTROLOGY - LESSON 64 CAREER COUNSELLING FOR YOUR CHILDREN HOW TO JUDGE PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS THROUGH ASTROLOGY/PLANETARY INFOUENCES MANAGE BUSINESS LOSSES/SETBACKS THROUGH ASTRAL REMEDIES
Predictingprofession,a personis likelyto takeup and succeed,is quite a complexjob and it is one of the mostsoughtafter fieldsin predictiveVedic Astrology.Numerousareasand highlycompetitiveenvironment;be it business, service,profession,politics,etc., andits magnitudeare the areaswhichhave chargedthe atmospheremakingit quitedifficult for the decisionmakersto identifyonewhichwouldbe mostsuitablefromthe point of viewof successand also the potentialitiesof the seekers. Thereare numberof factorswhichhelp us in arrivingat a decisionon this vital issue,viz. the natureof signfallingin the ascendant,tenthhousegoverning profession,secondhouserulingthe status,the impactof the third housewhich rulesenterprisingnature,the eleventhhousesignifyingincomeand the ascendantof dasamsa(the divisionalchart for analysisof professionalmatters)

of a native.All of the foregoingfactorscollectivelygovernthe magnitudeof the professionalmatters.The signof a royal planetlike the Sun, the Moonor affluent planetsVenus,Jupiter, Mars,etc. indicatethe level of affluenceof the profession of a nativeandthe income,therefrom. The lordsof the second,third andninthhouses,if containingmooltrikonasigns, also act as the Sun. Thestrengthof the lordsof thesesignsand the operating planetaryperiodshold the key to decipherthe planetaryinfluences.Similarly, understandingthe natureof planetsbecomingsignificatorsfor professionand the planetsexertingcloseinfluenceon the housesrulingprofessionalmattersis necessary. The lordsof the tenthand the secondhouses,if containingmooltrikonasigns, are consideredas the primarydeterminantsfor analysingthe professionalaffairs. In casethereis no mooltrikonasignin any of thesehouses,thenthe lord of the first houseis consideredthe primedeterminant.The planetscloselyinfluencing the tenthandthe secondhousesor the ascendant,if thereis no mooltrikonain the tenthandthe secondhouses,or closelyinfluencingtheir lordsby wayof closeaspects/conjunctionsas well as the planetsplacedin thesehousesact as secondarydeterminantsfor analysingthe professionalaffairs. Thelord of the ascendantof dasamsacontaininga mooltrikonasignbecomesan additional primarydeterminantfor profession.Thecloseinfluenceof the lord of the third houseon the housesrulingprofessionalmattersor the third house,itself, indicatesbusinessventures. The significationsof planetsfructifyduringtheir ownmain/subperiodas per their strength.Thereadersmaypleasenotethe stressbeinglaid on the strengthof the planets.The weaknessof the planetsin a nativityis the very reasonof existence of this divinescience.It is but naturalthat a nativemayapproachan astrologerin the hourof difficultyand thereafterhe maylike to utilizethe servicesof this divinesciencewithoutbeingfacedwith the problemsbut to avoidthe incidence of problemsas alsoto augmenthis venturesfor optimumbenefits. The real job is to find out the true strengthof thoseplanetswhichare apparentlystrongin the rasi chart of a nativity. As per MaharishiParasharathe weakplanetsof the natal chart do not acquireany strengthin any of the Vargas.Theweaknatal planets, until andunlesstheyare strengthened,fail to bestowgoodresultsevenif they are in strengthin the divisionalchartsor havingmaximumbeneficbindusin Ashtakvarga.

In fact delineatinganythingfroma natal chart requiresapplicationof the principlesin a comprehensivemanner.Mostof the times,the significatorsmaybe overlappingandindicatingmorethanone areaof pursuit, whilea personmight haveone of the area as a hobby.Similarly,a planetsignifiesvarietyof occupations.For example(1) the Sunsignifiesadministration,practiceof medicine,politics, etc. (2) Venussignifiespracticeof life savingdrugs,the businessof artistic nature,engineeringor luxuryitems,financialadvisor'srole, etc. (3) Mercurysignifiesdealingin writing,accountancy,analyticalstudies, applicationof law, designingworkof engineeringinvolvingcalculations,etc. (4) The Moonsignifieslove and care, housekeeping,publicrelations,etc. (5) Mars signifiesexecution,commandershipin the armedforces,initiativeand entrepreneurship,etc. (6) Jupitersignifiespracticeof law, teaching,financial management,advisoryroles, propagationof spirituality,Astrology,etc. (7) Saturn signifiesparticipationin massproductioninvolvinglargeworkforce, low technologyindustry,leadershipof labor/industrialworkers,service,etc. Whatwe haveto see is whichtypeof influenceis morein operationand has to synchronizethe samewith the operatingplanetaryperiods.As a group,those planetswhichexert moreinfluenceindicatethe choiceor areaof profession.The prominence,fame,wealthor notablecontributionsin variousfieldsis the result of a groupof strongplanetscongruentin nature.Thegroupof Venus,Jupiterand Mercurymayindicatethe area of professionas advisoryrole in financial institutionsor in financialmatters,legal advice,or collectivelylegal andfinancial areas.The confluenceof the Sun, the Moon,Mars,Jupiter, etc. as a groupmay indicategoodpositionsin administration.The confluenceof Venus,Saturn, MercuryandMarsmayindicatea professionof engineering.Theconfluenceof Mercury,Mars,Venusandthe Sunmayindicatea professionin the technology sectors.Furtherclassificationin the majorfield dependson the leadingrole of one of the significators.Whenthe significatorsare weakor the mainperiodof weakplanetsis in operation,the nativesgo in for routinejobsi.e. clericalor mechanics,salesrepresentatives/assistants,etc. or merelyworkas helping hands.For enteringinto businessthe role of the third houseandthe Sun, Venus andMercuryis supremeas theyprovideplanning,tradingand organizing capabilities.Royalplanets(the Sunand the Moon)andMars,the planetof executiveauthority,underthe beneficinfluenceof Jupiterbecomingsignificators of professionindicateinvolvementof political career. Rahugivesimpetusto the efforts. However,successdependson the goodplacementof Rahuand neitherit

shouldbe aspectedby or relatedto the functionalmaleficplanetsnor it shouldbe closelyafflictingotherplanetsin the natal chart. Ketuin its main/subperiods oftenretardsthe growth.Personswith weakMercury,whichrulesplanningand analyticalfaculties,oftenendup with lossesin businessbecauseof mainlytwo reasonsi.e. (1) they dependon the wisdomof others;and(2) theytakewrong decisionswhenthey are undergreatmentalpressures. For detailedstudyof this aspect,the readersmayrefer to Chapter15 of our book, PredictiveTechniquesandthe Applicationof AstrologicalRemedialMeasures andstudyour book,"Howto Avert ProfessionalSetbacks." By wayof a few charts,we will furthersee the confluenceof variousgroupsof planets. Maleborn1st March,1942, 1014Hrs. 28.39N77.13E (Clickhere to see chart) The ascendantlord, Mars,beingprimedeterminantof professionalmattersis placedin the houseof statusbut is weak.Marsgivesentrepreneurial competence.Anotherplanetwhichmakesa manan industriousperson,Saturn, thoughweak,is placedcloseto the mosteffectivepoint of the ascendant.The Moonis strongin the chart and closelyinfluencesthe mosteffectivepoint of the tenthhouse.BothJupiterand Venusare strongbut theyare not closeto the most effectivepoint of the houses.The Sunis afflictedby RahuKetuaxis. The ascendantof the dasamsais Sagittariusandthe planetsMercuryand the Moon are in their signsof debilitation.Theadvantageof the strengthof the Moonin the rasi chart is lost due to debilitationin dasamsaso far as the professionalmatters are concerned.The educationof the nativewascompletedin the mainperiodof Venus.As the planetsMars, Saturnand the Moonbecomesignificatorsfor the professionalpursuits,the native,dueto the weaknessof the planetsinvolved, wentin for a diplomacoursein engineering.Thenodalafflictionto the Suneither keepsthe personawayfromgovernmentaljobsor landsthe personin troublein the governmentjob andthe personis compelledto leavethe job. The weak planetsdid not allowthe nativeto use his entrepreneurialskills and he joinedhis brother'sindustry.The strongJupiterandVenus,however,helpedhimin getting goodgainsdueto the prosperityof his brother'sindustry.

Maleborn5th May, 1946,0730Hrs. 23.09N79.57E (Clickhere to see chart) The lord of the tenthhouse,Saturn,beingprimedeterminantof professional mattersis placedin the houseof status.Thelord of the fifth house,debilitated Mercury,is closelyaspectedby the functionalmaleficplanets,JupiterandKetu, andthe functionalbeneficSaturn.Theinfluenceof Jupiteron the lord of the fifth housebestowedthe nativewith managementstudies.Theaspectof Saturnto Mercuryreducesthe impactof weaknessand afflictionsto someextent. TheSun, is in the twelfthhouseandin its signof debilitationbothin navamsaand dasamsa.Thefunctionalmaleficplanetsare not closeto the mosteffectivepoint of the housesof their location.ThesignCancerrisesin dasamsaandthe Moon becomesthe additionalprimedeterminantof the professionalmatters.The native after doinghis engineeringgraduationjoineda governmentorganization.Dueto weaknessof the primeandadditionalprimedeterminantsof professionalmatters anddebilitationof the Sunin dasamsa,the statusof the nativewasnot matching to the positionheld by him. Maleborn30thJune,1967, 0745Hrs. 28.37N77.10E (Clickhere to see chart) Marsbecomingone of the primedeterminantsof professionalmattersis placedin the third houserulinginitiativesandcourage.TheSun, rulingthe houseof status, andbeinganotherprimedeterminantof professionalmattersis placedcloseto the mosteffectivepoint of the twelfthhouse.Theimpactof Jupiter, the lord of the sixthhouse,is closeto the mosteffectivepointsof the houseoccupiedand the housesaspectedandthe Moon.Theexactinfluenceof Jupiteron the most effectivepointsof the ascendantandthe fifth housebestowedthe nativewith medicalstudiesas Jupiterrulesthe sixthhouse.Theexactimpactof Jupiteras a functionalmaleficplanetgavehealthproblemsto the native,conflicts, an uncompromisingwife andsufferingsto the father. The weakVenusis lord of the fourthhouseandKetuis closelyconjunctwith the mosteffectivepointof the fourthhouse.The significatorfor intelligenceis exalted.TheMoonbecomesthe additionalprimedeterminantof professionalmattersas its mooltrikonasignrises in the ascendantof dasamsa.Takentogetherthe chart indicatesa profession connectedwith the significationsof Mars,Sun, Moon,RahuandJupiter. The positionof the lord of the secondhousein the twelfthhousein additionto the significators,weighthe scalein favorof a professionconnectedwith the

hospitals.The nativeis a medicalgraduate.The weaknessesand afflictions, however,doesnot indicatea successfuland flourishingcareer. Maleborn22ndOctober,1965, 0310Hrs. 08.11N77.30E (Clickhere to see chart) Mercurybecomesthe primedeterminantof the professionalmatters.Theclose influencesin the chart are of strongSaturnon the ascendantandthe fourth house,Marsand Venuson the fourthandtenthhouseand of the Mercuryon the third house.Aquariusruledby Saturnrisesin the ascendantof dasamsaand Saturnbecomesthe additionalprimedeterminantof the professionalmatters.The influenceof Mercurygivesan analyticalbent of mindand Mars, Saturnand Venus all giveinterestin engineeringstudies.The nativeis a graduateengineerand duringthe periodof his engineeringstudieswasrunningthe mainperiodof the yogakarakaMars,whichis exaltedin the dasamsachart. Thenativeis enjoyinga prosperouscareerwith an internationaltradingorganizationas he is havingfive strongplanets.In this caseMercury,Venusand Marsact as Sunandall these planetsare strongin the chart. Maleborn26thSeptember,1936, 1045Hrs. 31.06N77.10E (Clickhere to see chart) The Sunand Jupiterare the primedeterminantsof professionalmattersin this case. The Sunis placedin the eleventhhouse,closeto the mosteffectivepoint of the houseindicatinggoodincomefromthe professionruledby the Suneven thoughthe Sunis weak.Marscloselyinfluencesthe mosteffectivepoint of the tenthhouse.Rahuis closelyconjunctwith the mosteffectivepoint of the house of statusandaspectsthe tenthhouseandMarsclosely.Jupiter, the lord of the houseof status,is in the ascendant.Virgorisesin the dasamsaascendant. Mercurybecomesthe additionalprimedeterminantof the professionalmatters. The Moonacts like a Sun, it is strongandcloselyinfluencesthe mosteffective pointsof the third and ninthhouses.Thegroupof planetsthe Sun, Mars, Rahu, Mercuryandthe Moongive a predominantinterestin the professionof medicine. Jupiter'sdistantconnectioncombinedteaching.Thenativewentin for teaching in medicine.The influenceof Marsand Rahuas functionalmaleficplanetsis bad in othermattersbut their placementcloseto the mosteffectivepointof the housescreateinterestin matterspertainingto them.At the timeof educationthe

nativewasin the mainperiodof Mars. Theplacementof the lord of the twelfth housein twelfthhousebestowedwith goodlivingin foreignlands. Maleborn19thApril, 1960, 0820Hrs.25.28N81.52E (Clickhere to see chart) Saturnis the primedeterminantof professionalmattersin this case. The sign Cancerrisesin the dasamsaascendantand therefore,the Moonbecomesthe additionalprimedeterminantof professionalmatters.Marscloselyinfluencesthe mosteffectivepoint of the tenthhousein the rasi chart andit becomesthe secondarysignificatorfor professionalmatters.TheMoonactingas a Sunis strongandplacedin the chart in the houseof fortune.Accordingly,the significatorsfor professionturn out to be the Moon,MarsandSaturnin this nativity. The nativeis a doctorof medicine.Theafflictionof Marsto the most effectivepoint of the fourthhousecausedmarital dissonanceandproblemsin his professionalpursuits. Maleborn22ndApril 1950, 0315Hrs.16.03N80.54.E (Clickhere to see chart) Saturnbecomesthe primedeterminantfor the professionalmattersas thereis no mooltrikonasigneitherin the tenthor the secondhouse.In dasamsaLeo rises whoselord is exaltedin the rasi chart andbecomesthe additionalprime determinantfor professionalmatters.Saturnand Venuscloselyaspecteachother andbothof theseplanetsbeingfunctionalbeneficplanetscloselyinfluencethe mosteffectivepoint of the ascendant.Venusacts as the Sunin this casebeing lord of the ninthhouse.Mars,SaturnandJupiterinfluencethe ascendantof dasamsa.Theconfluenceof Venus,Saturn,the Sun, MarsandJupiterin the nativitytookthe nativeto organizationand financialmanagement.The nativeis an MBAand CA andis doingwell in his professionof financialconsultancy.
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Analyzing the natal astrology chart for clues that help in choosing an appropriate career is an important part of the astrologers research. The determination of a clients vocation has to take into account nearly every aspect of the birth chart in

order to find an occupation that both satisfies the yearning for fulfilling work as well as providing a necessary source of income. Through the astrologers techniques of analysis one discovers the details of ones karma and latent potentials. The viewpoint of Vedic Astrology is that by living in harmony with your karma while simultaneously consciously activating your potentials, you can increase the level of success and satisfaction in your life. How a person functions in the world, the use of ones talents and skills, the ability to understand and communicate, the position and status that is desired, the capacity for hardship and struggle that must be enduredall this and more needs to be evaluated in order to find a proper fit for a career choice. In this exploration of the chart the astrologer is helped by certain factors that directly bear on the topic of career. It is essential to choose a career appropriate to ones personality characteristics. The zodiacal sign in the first house, i.e., the rising sign, is the primary indicator of ones personality. Second to this is the Moons sign. An emphasis on the sign Leo, the sign of the king, indicates a person for whom subservience to another is akin to a living death. Career guidance for Leo must point towards a profession that gives free reign for self-expression and receiving the acknowledgement of others (example: Woody Allen). On the other hand, a chart with Capricorn as the rising sign prefers to be in a position of responsibility, where fulfilling ones duties and obligations efficiently brings a sense of self worth and satisfaction. Thus Capricorn is ideally suited for a managerial position (example: Barack Obama). If Gemini is the rising or Moons sign, the person is born with a chameleon-like flexibility of the mind capable of adapting to the needs of anothers level of understanding. This sign has a liking for change and hates routine. Gemini personalities are suitable for the changing conditions required in a profession that deals with the public (example: Merv Griffin). Aside from the qualities of the rising sign and Moons sign, the predominance of a particular planet in the birth chart will strongly color a persons personality with its natural characteristics. For instance, Mars occupying the first house adds a dynamic, action-oriented, competitive nature to the personality. An appropriate career choice would have to include the theme of victory as well as fast-moving events. If other astrological factors indicate physical talent, then a career in sports could be considered. Mars also finds expression through physical work, especially of a technical nature, such as auto mechanics. The fast-moving competitive world of business deals is also a possibility. The 10th house of the astrology chart most specifically addresses the issue of Career. The traditional signification of the 10th house is that it represents Actions in Society, which by extension includes status, position, renown, conduct, deeds, as well as livelihood. In our modern context the most important meaning ascribed to the 10th house is ones profession. The ancient texts from India didnt have a whole lot to say about profession, since in that culture your career was defined by what caste you were born into; if you came from a family of farmers

you were a farmer: end of story. Today we have much more vertical and lateral movement possible in this area of life, and especially now with rapidly changing conditions in the world, the techniques of astrological analysis applied to the 10th house have gained a lot of importance. Once again the qualities of the sign as well as any planets located in this part of the chart have to be considered as primary factors. For example: Venus, the planet of Beauty, when strong in a chart, signifies a potential career in the arts. If Gemini, a sign known for having an affinity with the arts, is the rising sign, then Venus represents the 5th house of Creativity (for Gemini-rising Libra is the 5thhouse sign, ruled by Venus). If it occupies the 10th house (which for Gemini rising is Pisces, a sensitive romantic sign), Venus then becomes the planet representing the persons creativity placed in the house of career, which when added to the natural inclinations of Venus, makes this person suitable for a profession in the arts field (Max Ernst, Orsen Welles). In another chart, Aquarius is in the first house. Aquarius is the humanist of the zodiac; people with this sign emphasized want to do some good in society. The Moon represents the 6th house of Work, Health, and Service in an Aquarius-rising chart because Moon rules the 6th house sign, Cancer. The Moon, signifying Mother, is a naturally nurturing planet. If the Moon is in the 10 th house of Profession, then this person is most appropriately engaged in a career that emphasizes service to the public. Since Scorpio is the sign in the 10th house of Aquarius rising charts, and Scorpio is itself a sign noted for expertise in the medical field, a career in public health would be one possibility. Astrology can help to assess whether or not someone has the potential for running his own business. One key component is a willingness to take risks, shown by an emphasis in the birth chart on signs noted for that characteristic, such as the fire signs Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Additionally, the 3 rd house representing Initiative and Self-promotion has to be strong, as well as the 6th house representing the ability to Overcome Competitors and Adversaries. The astrologer seeks more clues that provide career guidance by looking for astrological factors that connect the 10th house of profession with other parts of the birth chart. Links from any house in the chart to the 10th house indicate karma that ties professional activities to the people and actions signified by that particular house. If the planet ruling the 10th house sign is found in the 5th house, then the 5th house themes of Creativity, Teaching, Children, Speculation & Investment, and Sports & Entertainment become important to the analysis. If there are to be financial arrangements with others, the 8thhouse (other peoples money) has to be emphasized. If the career involves selling to unknown people, for instance over the internet, then the 12th house (foreigners, unseen people) needs to be strong in the chart. A connection between the 1st house, the house of Self and the 10th house indicates someone who is self-employed.

There are many other techniques used in Vedic Astrology for evaluating career potentials. Through skillful analysis of your natal chart the astrologer builds up the details of the case for a particular career choice. Everyone who hasnt wants to find a means to deal with the financial necessities while simultaneously satisfying the soul. The tools of Vedic Astrology provide one way to discover answers to this particularly modern dilemma.