PLANETARY COMBINATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND HIGH JUDICIAL

OFFICERS

Often there is a question as to how people having different horoscope enter the same
profession. The simple answer to this could be that their horoscopes must bear some
similar factors.

To locate such factors, an investigation into the nativities of those coming under the
same profession would be necessary on the following lines :

1. The nature and related characteristics of a particular profession should first be

ascertianed and analysed.
2. Likewise, the indications of the Zodiacal houses should also be balanced in the
features of the profession (e.g., 6th house in a horoscope is the house of government
service as explained hereinafter.)
Thus the planets and the Zodiacal houses, so established for a particular profession,
would go to make the common or similar factors for each profession.
An attempt is made here in respect of administrative officers in public administration.
Public administration has been defined as the "Art and science of Management as
applied to the affairs of the state" and also as "that part of science of asministration,
which has to do with the goverment and thus, concern itself primarily, with the
executive branch, where the work of the govermnment is done."
The functions of the administrative officer (I.A.S.) are rather undefined and unlimited.
However, in various capacities , they are of different natures. In one capacity, one of
his important function is to tender advice to the political executives with his inherent
talent, knowledge of technicalities of administration and his reservoir of information
and thus, help in formulation of policies and enactment of laws. His task in this
respect goes even further. In order to execute the laws and the public policy, he setsup the work of programme-planning; and thus, arranges to maintain co-ordination.
It will not be out of season to mention that instead of considering the planets in their
individual capacity, an astrologer may normally, focus on looking for Raja Yogas. One,
two or more such Yogas in the horoscope may lead one to mistake them as qualified
for the I.A.S. job.
The view is not dependable for the following reasons :
1. Firstly, a Raja Yoga is different from Rajya Yoga, and the former is not be confused
for the latter.

2. The Raja Yoga in a horoscope indicates health, happiness and comforts and
luxuries of life as per their constituents, and also certainly indicates political power
but it would require a good deal of study and investigation before one could definitely
in what manner a Raja Yoga is likely to manifest.
3. The Raja Yoga in different horoscopes are generally, of different type and strength
(vide horoscope under review for ready reference), except one or the other of them
being common, but that too, not in all cases.
4. The Raja Yogas are not always dependable, rather are ineffective, if the
component planets suffer from any inability due to maleficence, and thus, are
rendered powerless to give results of the Yoga.
5. Moreover, it is also to be noted that the Raja Yogas, no doubt, have a generial
impact on the horoscope, but they fructify mainly when the Dasa-Bhukti of the
palnets forming the Yoga come to operate in the life-time of the individual concerned,
which may not necessarily coincide with the time of entrance into the profession.
6. Over and above all, it is also very pertinent to see whether there is any malefic or
evil Yoga in the horoscope, in addition to the benefics ones, which if it exists, will mar
the results of even the benefics Yogas, just as a drop of poison in a jar of milk spoils
all the milk.
As such the Raja Yogas do not, in themselves, justify the making of an administrative
officer and cannot be accepted as common factors.
We have to search for planetary influences, in the individual capacity of planets and
the Zodiacal indications by assessment of :
1. The status of the planets amongst themselves;
2. Inherent features, nature, qualities and tendencies of planets;
3. Residential strength of the planets in the relation and association with other
planets;
4. Functional value of the planets with reference to a particular Lagna; and
5. The nature and tendencies of the Zodiacal signs or houses.
Status of Planets
According to Jataka Parijata (II - 2) ----

meaning, that the Sun and the Moon are sovereigns; Jupiter and Venus are

counsellors; Mercury is the heir-apparent (young prince); Mars is the commander-inchief; and Saturn is the servant. In saying that the Sun and the Moon are sovereigns,
it must be understood that the Sun is the king, the Moon being the Queen. Similarly,
Jupiter is the minister (External Affairs) and Venus is his wife (Minister for Internal
Affairs or the matters inside the house).
Further, the Sun rules the six signs from Leo taken in the negative side while the
Moon is the lord of the other six signs, from Cancer counted in the opposite side. It is
by these two luminaries that the supremacy over the other 10 signs has been given
to Mars and the other planets. That is to say, the 2nd place from the Sun in Leo, his
throne-seat, (negatively) has been alloted to Mercury, the heir-apparent. The 3rd
place has been given to Venus who is the Minister of Internal Affairs. The 4th house
has been given over to Mars who is the commander-in-chief. The 5th house is the
house of knowledge and External Affairs, and has been alloted to Jupiter. To the
servant Saturn, has been alloted the 6th house.
A similar order would follow in the case of the Moon with reference to the signs under
her sway counted from Cancer (her throne - seat).
As explained above, the 6th place from the sovereign's throne, (the Sun in Leo) has
been alloted to saturn. In other words, the 6th house is the house of government
service and Saturn is the government servant.
The 6th house becomes all the more significant as it stands identical with the 9th
(Bhagyastana) from the 10th (Karmastana); and also the 10th (Karmastana) from the
9th (the Bhagyastana); again, it is the 5th from the 2nd house and the 2nd from the
5th house. Further, no less important is the position of the 11th house, the house of
gains and income, as it stands 6th from the 6th house. Hence, in this context, the
11th house also plays an important role.
Further in consideration of the status of the planets amongst themselves, Jupiter
(minister for sovereign), Mars (commander-in-chief i.e., possessing executive powers)
and Saturn (servant of the sovereign), represent fitness for the administrative job.
Accordingly, for the purpose of investigation, we proceed ahead to evaluate these
three planets with reference to their natural, residential, functional and other
properties.
Saturn
Amongst other indications, Saturn signifies servile duty, whole sovereignty
(Uttarakalamrita V -- 47-50); further, Saturn controls longevity, livehood, cause of
death, prosperity and adversity. Besides, he represents general masses, public
responsibilities, mass contact and political diplomacy.

Ordinarily, as a general dictum of astrology, any planets in his own, exaltation,

friendly house or Moolatrikona Rasi or Varga and Amsa, will promote the happiness of
the person concerned. (Uttarakalamrita, IV -- 13). Besides, Saturn is predominant in
his own Drekana, especially, when in Upachayas (3,6,10,11) and also in all the signs
when retrograde (Jataka Parijata II -- 67). Again, in case Saturn acquires
beneficience by temporal position, its aspects are productive of good.

Saturn in the 1st house (Ascendant) identical with Libra, Sagittarius and Pisces signs,
according to Garga is capable of conferring royalty (i.e., power, authority and
prosperity) on the native.

Saturn in the 1st is capable of conferring authority and power.

It is apparently so because Saturn in the Ascendant aspects the 7th (house of

diplomacy) and the 10th (the house of livelihood, respect and dignity). And, he also
aspects the 8th, the house of vocation. He sends exceedingly powerful rays in his 3rd
and 10th aspect , his quarter glance (J.P. II - 31). Again, in the case of Pisces
Ascendant, he is the lord of the 11th (Capricorn), in which sign he indicates honours,
authority, position and financial gains.
An almost parallel view is also expressed in Jataka Parijata (VII - 57)

It means that when Saturn is in the rising sign identical with Sagittarius, Pisces, Libra,
Aries, Capricorn or Aquarius, the native will be lord of men, handsome and intelligent,
and will lead a town or village.

When in the 4th (Simhasana or house of authority), he aspects the 6th, the 10th and
the Ascendant. One becomes a great diplomat or high-positioned government
servant and wields immerse power and gets success in foreign countries.

When in the 7th, where Saturn gets Digbala, he becomes very powerful and
promises a prominent high position in public life. In the 10th, normally, he gives

reversals in life and causes sudden downfall if afflicted; but when exalted and
aspected by a benefic 10th lord, he extends splendour, honour, grandeur and
reputation. He is the Karaka for the 6th house (J. P. II - 51).

Assuming lordship of the 9th and the 10th from Lagna, in the case of Taurus
Ascendant, he becomes highly auspicious. Saturn, when he bestows blessings, has
no limits and can take one very high in all areas of life.

meaning, that Saturn always gives all desirable things when in the 8th.

Mars

As regards Mars, he is called 'Vakra' (crooked) also, meaning diplomat. He also

represents kingship, royal aspect, authority and power to punish, magistrate, criminal
cases, energy, courage, tact, action, executive capacity, service under a king,
commander, land, lord of men and mounting a vehicle. He also indicates treasure
and litigation.

What an administrative officer needs in the performance of his duties is, mainly the
executive capacity, tact and diplomacy, timely and effective action and
determination to assert authority , to take wrong-doers to task for maintenance of
law and order and to secure the welfare of the people by exercising magisterial
powers vested in him. These are the qualities of Mars. He is, thus, the strong
indicator for executive service under the government. Like Saturn, the magnitude of
his strength will have its say in raising the position of the native high.

As regards the strength of Mars, he is also the Karaka for the 6th house, (the house
of service under the government). He has abundant strength in his Drekanna, in the
12th, the 8th, the 11th, the 10th and the 1st signs, in retrogression, in his navamsa
and gives prosperity when he is in the 10th from Lagna and also when he is in
Cancer (J. P. II - 63). Besides, like others planets, he is strong in his exaltation, own
house, in a friendly house and Moolatrikona Rasi and bestows immense benefits and
makes one a leader. He is mighty strong in Virgo, Gemini and Sagittarius when
without the Sun. He gets strong even in his enemy's camp. (Uttarakalamrita V 15).

He gets auspicious in the 8th in the matter of service,as in the case of Mr. Morarji
Desai who started his career as an administrative officer with exalted Mars in his 8th.
The 8th house is the house of vocation as well; and Mars is the Lord of 8th of the
Zodiac (Kalapursha). Hence, Mars in the 8th as lord of the 8th is very significant in
service matters; from the 8th, he aspects the 11th also.

Mars enjoys Digbala in the 10th and gives prosperity. He gets exalted in the 10th sign
of the Zodiac. Mars in the 10th makes one the beacon light of the family.

Mars in the 10th house gives executive ability, capacity for leadership and
prosperity. He becomes specially strong as lord of the 9th in the 10th and makes one
a judge or magistrate.

In association with Saturn, he gives brilliant results. According to Kalamrita (IV - 8),

Meaning, if Mars and Saturn be strongly placed i.e., exalted, in own or friendly house
with benefic aspect, and occupy the 2nd and the 10th houses from the Lagna, the
native will be highly praised in public and will be a great personage.

According to Jataka Parijata (VII - 9) :

When full moon in the 9th occupies exaltation, own or friendly house; and Mars and
Saturn occupy the 2nd and the 10th, a ruler of the earth is born.
Further, Jataka Parijata (VII - 44) says :

If Saturn and Mars be in the 10th, 5th or 1st house and full Moon be in a sign owned
by Jupiter, the person born will be a king.

Jupiter

Jupiter holds supremacy over all other planets as the preceptor of the gods. He
represents the throne, treasure, royal honour, intellect, brilliancy, moving in village,
travelling in a vehicle bordered on four sides (Uttarakalamrita, V- 38-41); legal
affairs, diplomacy, power of discussion, respect and reputation, guardianship,
wisdom, minister also knowledge and dignity. Jupiter is the giver of health, wealth
and progeny. His aspect and association are said to be extremely beneficial.

All of these qualities of Jupiter have close identity with the status and duties of an
administrative officer. He holds high supreme position in the government. He stands
strong like other planets in his own, exaltation, friendly house and Moolatrikona Rasi.

He assumes power in Pisces, Sagittarius, Cancer, Aquarius and also in his debilitation
sign. He is auspicious in the rising sign, in the 4th as well as th 10th from Lagna and
gives much wealth.

He gets Digbala in Lagna; and thus gets strong, aspecting the 5th, 7th and the 9th
with full aspect. He is auspicious in his oblique aspect (Jataka Parijata II - 31).