9 Dhanu Lagna

When Sagittarius occupies the Ascendant, the native is usually tall, with a broad face, long
neck, sharp nose and big ears. His habits are simple, methodical, righteous, and clean. He has
high ideals which he endeavors to implement in his everyday life and conduct. Regularity in
physical exercise and open air are advisable for him. He is not deterred by hard work and
often suffers from nervous exhaustion caused by long working hours. There is some danger
from accidents, physical injury and the eruption of boils. The individual is respected by the
government and the people, and admired for his learning and sage counsel. He is religious;
ritual fascinates him: The Sun and Mars are auspicious here, while Venus is adverse.
Surprisingly, Jupiter, which owns this sign, is not always beneficial. The Moon does not
become a killer, even though it owns the Eighth house. As a matter of fact, it gives auspicious
results.

The presence of the SUN in the Ascendant makes very forceful personalities. An individual
under this configuration becomes fiery, philosophical, forthright, courageous and does not
consider anyone his equal. He maintains his distance, even from his near and dear ones, but is
well respected in society. He may become bald.

With the MOON in the Ascendant the native tends to have a long face and high neck. He
enjoys social status, inherits property from his father, and has an imaginative mind. He is
usually powerful and clever in speech. The person can be easily won by kind treatment but
not easily subdued by force. However, he is subject to mood swings and to being dissatisfied
with his immediate living conditions. He may suffer from phlegm (Kapha), high cholesterol,
and the eruption of boils. .

With MERCURY here, the native receives support from his spouse and business partners.
The state honors him, and society respects him for his approach to life, social behavior and
righteous conduct. He has a good command of the spoken and written word. His personal life
and family relationships will be harmonious.

VENUS also gives favorable results in this position. Under its impact, the individual is
adored for his good qualities. He usually has a charming face, many friends, and devotes
quality time to his family. However, he may encounter difficulties in married life and
impediments in everyday living.

MARS rising in Sagittarius shapes an individual who is learned in technology and military
sciences. There may be danger from poison, machinery and travel. The person gains renown
and wealth, especially from overseas. He will be given special consideration and regard from
the state and may even be in the diplomatic service. There may, however, be a strain on his
marriage.

With JUPITER in the Ascendant, the native becomes respected, regal, greatly honored: an
intellectual leader and learned among men. His soul is highly evolved; he is a righteous man;
a saint among the people. He will inspire others to righteous action and there will be a glow
on his face. He will attain wealth, but his heart will always be with the people.

SATURN bestows material wealth here. The person becomes a civic leader among the people
with whom he dwells. He is wealthy, has a good spouse, resides in a spacious home, and is
generally happy in the latter part of his life. Psychologically, he feels he is playing a role in
the drama of life: there may be an astonishing detachment.

RAHU in the Ascendant can inspire the individual to believe in or propound unethical ideas.
Such a person indulges in mean social conduct and at worst may become a drug addict.

With KETU here, there is a tendency to disobey moral laws and to seem unbalanced. The
person may suffer from ailments which medicine cannot cure.

Capricorn in the Second house does not as a rule belong to wealthy persons — though
under very favorable planetary configurations one may become rich. The sign usually
belongs to one who is either a miser or always constrained by financial difficulties. Too many
family responsibilities, which often become a limiting factor in personality development, are
encountered by such a person. He may be rough in speech.

The SUN in this sign will make the native suffer injuries from animals and reptiles.
Questions as to the right or ethical way of acquiring money will arise in his mind and greatly
upset his balance, while some kind of deep-rooted psychological problem may disturb his
speech. Humiliation from family members is likely to take place, which may lead him
towards spirituality.

The MOON will adversely affect the native's longevity, reduce his social status, lead him to
poverty, and affect his speech.

MERCURY is very auspicious in this position; it makes one's marriage a source of money,
professional preferment, and contact with the influential families of the country. Once such a
person begins to speak, he rarely stops to listen to what others are feeling or saying.

VENUS will bestow everything a materialist can desire: wealth, family, pleasant company,
attractive speech and artistic taste. Mars can give learning in this sign; it can also make the
person very powerful in demeanor, forceful in speech, rich in possessions, and renowned in a
foreign land.

JUPITER loses its strength in this sign: it does not produce what it is normally capable of.

If SATURN occupies this house and sign, much of its adverse influence is eliminated. The
individual becomes rich, religious, and generous. He is, however, covetous of other people's
property. One may be seemingly rich, religious and surrounded by good family relations, but
none of these things are quite real, with a solid foundation.
RAHU will make the person unscrupulous in regard to accumulating wealth, for which
objective the person may stoop to any level of meanness.

KETU may make the person greedy and miserly if afflicted.

Special forces affect the individual when Aquarius occupies the Third house. When the
person succeeds in opening himself to universalizing influences, there will be much goodness
flowing to him, but if he remains closed off or self-centered, his surroundings will be
depressive. In general, such an individual will be well-versed in rituals and spiritual
knowledge. He may also be talented in music and the fine arts. He will be renowned for
adhering to ethical ways of life.

With the SUN occupying this sign, his desire for a good and moral life is intensified. The
number of his friends may be restricted, but they are very dependable. His siblings envy him,
and people in general seek his advice and assistance when they are facing difficulties.

The MOON leads to ill health, but the person is able to establish friendship with
administrators. His associates also include gamblers, cheats, and persons engaged in secret
activities. Clandestine liaisons can also be expected.

MERCURY shapes a suave individual — polite, cultured, with good manners. He will be a
skillful diplomat or negotiator, though he may suffer inner torment despite his polished
exterior.

VENUS does not produce good results here. The person with this planetary position may
incur expenditures on litigation. He lacks courage, is overcome by hostile forces, and suffers
from nervousness.

MARS makes the individual powerful among his siblings and colleagues. He will be a man
of common sense.

JUPITER can produce a fatalistic attitude, and the individual with this configuration will treat
his losses as the results of karmic retribution. He will receive assistance and support from
friends and others, especially those who live far away. Occasionally, divine or unexpected aid
will come to him, and he is always prepared to help his friends.

SATURN in this position makes the individual a great believer in his own power. He is held
in great esteem by others and is very successful in diplomatic assignments.

When RAHU occupies this position, the individual becomes a strong but potentially evil
power. He has the capacity to succeed in any enterprise he undertakes. But he often keeps
company with depraved persons, and hence his mind may work in evil designs.

KETU arouses an urge for undertaking philanthropic activities. Individuals with Ketu here
usually have few siblings and friends.
 Pisces in the Fourth house bestows upon the individual many pleasures in everyday
existence. He wears good clothes and lives in beautiful surroundings. His friends are
generally helpful — though there may be occasions when some of them try to harm him. A
kind of satiety is present in the individual's psychological make-up. Emotionally, he is very
stable and has the strength of his convictions. External appearances do not attract him and he
has the capacity of looking deep within every situation and relationship; therefore he acquires
an exceptional understanding of me conditions surrounding him. He possesses richness of
experience and a belief in the Divine presence everywhere.

The SUN in this sign and house makes the individual almost kingly; he is wealthy, powerful,
intelligent, and well-placed in society. He has a deep knowledge of scriptures. He enhances
the prestige of his family and is a great support to his relations.

When the MOON occupies this position, the individual suffers from some ailment of the
genitals but is greatly renowned for learning, especially as regards spiritual traditions and
secret sciences. He enjoys the affection of his mother and the goodwill of his family
relations. He attains a high official status.

When MERCURY is in Pisces the individual may become a renowned thinker whose
reputation for literary achievement extends far and wide. He will have great insight into the
wisdom of the East as well as an extraordinary command of sciences such as biology. His
family is very close-knit; everyone is friendly with one another. His spouse is a source of
strength to him and contributes to his professional life.

VENUS is superbly placed in this sign and bestows on the individual every desirable thing in
life. His sensibility is refined, his immediate surroundings are very pleasant, his friends are
respectable, and he himself is well-versed in several of me fine arts. He will be rich. He is
held in great esteem by his people, and the state honors him for his achievements.

MARS in the Fourth house in Pisces is favorable for material gains. The native's children are
helpful and he himself is lucky in his amorous adventures. He attaches great importance to
his financial status and is bent upon accumulating property. He is very proud and has a sharp
intellect.

When JUPITER occupies this sign, me individual is an evolved soul who has taken birth for
some special purpose. He devotes himself to the performance of religious duties and the
study of scripture; he is philanthropic and engaged in social service. His personal life is very
ethical, but he prefers to keep his ambitions and preoccupations to himself rather than sharing
them with others. He is a profound thinker, a great support to his family, and has an
honorable status in his career and in society. His renown is extensive and he is greatly
honored for his learning, even abroad.

SATURN makes the individual wealthy. He attains a high social standing; his position is
important in the material world.

When RAHU is occupying this sign, the individual relies upon me performance of rituals and
strict adherence to religious observances. He suffers from some guilt complex which is
extremely difficult to externalize and eliminate. He keeps bad company, from which he finds
it difficult to extricate himself even though he repents of the association.

Under the influence of KETU, the individual becomes detached from society, is
philosophical in his approach, and prefers keeping his own company. He is very
contemplative, and usually immersed in meditation on deep cosmic problems which he rarely
communicates to others.

As Aries is a sign where freshness, enthusiasm, creativity and a frolicsome nature are
profusely displayed, its occupancy of the Fifth house makes the individual essentially a
family person devoted to his children, spouse, and relatives. He is happy in his
environment; his ambition is toned down by realism and his approach to life is not guided by
an obsession for personal achievement. He is disturbed by unethical activities, fearless, and
always willing to sacrifice his personal interests for his family, country or ideals.

When the SUN occupies this sign, the focus of the native's life is shifted from the physical to
the metaphysical. Idealism of some kind fires his imagination, and his entire life revolves
around that ideal. He is primarily concerned with the realization of some abstract delight,
principle, or the discovery of nature's secret, and his central effort is to reach the core of the
goal he has cherished. He has very few children (generally only one son), but his intellect and
understanding are widely acclaimed as original and important. He becomes renowned for his
thinking.

With the MOON in this sign, the individual resolves his fiery enthusiasm and settles down to
nurture his personal life, delighting and rejoicing with his near and dear ones. Through that
orientation to life he comes to understand himself on a very deep level, as well as the society
around him. He is much sought after, though he himself prefers to live an isolated life secluded
from social obligations.

MERCURY will make the individual talkative and interested in law, economics, commerce,
astrology and journalism; but, more importantly, it will provide him with property derived from
his spouse. He will have some bright children, but his education and intelligence may not be
very helpful to his career.

VENUS will make the native more sociable, interested in the fine arts, poetry, perfumes and good
company, but his intellectual attainments will be mediocre. He will have children and live
within the immediate circle of his family. He will, however, at some time be involved in a
scandal.

MARS occupying this sign and house shapes an idealist who will be much concerned with
making his imprint on the society in which he lives. He will be very hard-working; his
knowledge of agriculture, military science, criminal investigation or technological subjects will
make him renowned in foreign countries. He will find the company of others distasteful and as
far as children are concerned he will be unlucky.
JUPITER in this position will not make the native lucky concerning offspring, but his deep
learning, sane advice, philanthropic attitude, and deeply religious approach to life will earn
much respect for him. He will perform meritorious deeds whose rewards he will receive in the
latter part of his life.

SATURN gives an individual many children, but they will not bring much comfort to him- His
education will be obstructed. The native will be skilled in mechanical engineering, but will fail
to earn a decent living. His family life will be disturbed and financial difficulties will make him
very depressive.

RAHU will make the individual voluptuous, mingling with undesirable characters. His
education will be poor and he may be involved in activities such as smuggling or drug traffic.

KETU will also obstruct the individual's education, but the native will be engaged in deep
contemplation. Most people will misunderstand him and may even consider his concerns
perverse.

Taurus in the Sixth house provides an influence which churns past karmas so intensely that
the individual has an equal chance of drowning in past life vices or conquering them and
attaining the glorious realm which awaits purified souls. Social humiliation produced by
sexual extremism, cruelty towards fellow human beings, and financial trouble may all arise
in the native's life. Sometimes the spiritual forces which await the successful conclusion of
the individual's trials are so strong that the moment the trial is over a flood-gate of spiritual
power is opened to him.

When the SUN occupies this sign, there is tremendous dissatisfaction in the native: it is not
his rampant sexuality which makes his life so difficult, but personal humiliation. He is
generally considered dishonest, indulging in anti-social activities and causing strife. In the
long run, however, he usually manages to save his good name.

When the MOON occupies this sign, the individual suffers from ill health connected with the
cardiac region. His difficulties are of a physical nature; psychologically, he is very cool and
composed. In time he acquires much money and is brought into such fortunate circumstances
that he helps many other people and attains social status.

MERCURY produces unfortunate conditions in this sign. It activates sensual desire to such
an extent that it becomes a psychological obsession, thereby affecting the native's personal
and social relationships and causing difficulties with regard to his married life and official
position. He may be slandered or even persecuted. His physical and psychological health
may suffer badly.

VENUS can make the native an outright debauchee who, under affliction, incurs debt on
account of his profligacy and degrades the status of his family.

MARS churns the carnal passions of the individual to such an extent that his behavior
disregards all social decorum and traditional values. He will not suffer from physical
problems on this account, however, and once his sensual desires are stabilized he can be a
powerful and effective member of society. He will live by his own standard of ethics.

With JUPITER occupying this sign, there will be a marked ambivalence between sensual
attractions and spiritual values. The bigotry and vacillation of the person will produce
popular feelings against him, and in spite of his good intentions he will be humiliated. There
may also be the chance of meeting with serious accidents or contracting diseases which lead
to much loss of blood.

SATURN in this sign will generate a protective influence. It will set up a karmic shield,
founded in the past, which saves the individual from any serious opposition. Some kind of
religious fervor, possibly involving ritual or traditional worship, will also protect him from
danger. His past karma will be covered by this protective shield of Saturn and he will be
provided with opportunities to perform helpful deeds of lasting significance.

With RAHU in this house, the individual is again placed in a protective shell which keeps
him from harm, even though his environment may be unfavorable and his associates hostile.

KETU will transform the native's basic sensitivity into philosophical perception. Under its
influence, the individual will absorb and transmute all the misfortunes of the path. He may be
burdened by blackmail and criticism, and at times he may have to undergo physical
hardships, but he will hold his head high despite his worries.

Gemini in the Seventh house imparts intelligence, egotism, conflict, an attraction towards
spiritual philosophy, an emphasis on passion, and the urge to live for an ideal. These urges
are not always conducive to a peaceful and harmonious married relationship. Unless these
influences are modified by association or aspect, the married life of the individual becomes
subordinate to the ideals and otherworldly preoccupations which engage much of his time
and energy.

When the SUN occupies this sign, these basic influences of Gemini are greatly accentuated.
The gap between the social life, business, and intellectual pursuits of the native and his
marital obligation is very wide. The spouse may be completely neglected.

The MOON in this position produces illness, a draining away of energy, and persistent
physical afflictions. In spite of mutual attraction, romance will fail to become true
relationship; even business relationships will change so quickly that little gain can be
expected from them.

MERCURY will make the native very inquisitive and self-seeking. An absence of idealism
may destroy his zest for living, especially since he may waste his energy and power in self-
defeating activities which finally destroy his physical health, his family ties, and his
marriage.

VENUS in this sign will lead the individual towards materialistic pursuits, sensual
enjoyments, extramarital relationships and wasting diseases. Often the married partners will
be unaware of each other's extramarital affairs.

MARS will make the individual very creative, interested in erotic literature, engaged in
business or political activities, and eager for quick promotions in his career.

JUPITER has an auspicious and powerful influence on this house and sign, making the
individual interested in spiritual matters. He has a very respectable family life and spends
much of his time in positive social activities.

SATURN makes the individual miserable in his married life, for the ardent fire of sexual
warmth is missing between the partners. A satisfactory blossoming of the personality is also
greatly restricted by this combination; the individual, despite whatever position or intellectual
stature he may achieve, feels that the conditions of his life have not been very favorable. A
strong sense of spirituality or social idealism may steel him against giving in to these depressing
feelings, but he will be quite aware of them nonetheless. His spouse is just a social or moral
responsibility.

RAHU is inauspicious in this position; it leans toward marital separations and illicit affairs.

KETU excites the mind and me intellect to such a degree dial the native regards all possible
partners as unworthy or inferior, and thus denies himself any sexual happiness.

Cancer in the Eighth house implies an extensive area of the unknown which needs to be
worked out in the individual's life. In order to transform the ego from one level of
consciousness to another, many experiences are needed, which require that diverse forces
from the realm of the unknown be directed to the individual. This impulse vitally energizes
his consciousness and aspirations. He will never reveal to others these tremendous changes
and movements taking place in his psyche.

With the SUN in this sign, the individual receives a legacy, as well as, a kind of spiritual
illumination and a vision of the universal force pervading all. Such experiences often come in
a flash, but linger on for a long time, gradually transforming his attitude and expectations
from life. On the external level, this solar influence is not very perceptible, except perhaps as
a tendency toward fever.

The MOON in this sign makes a remarkable impact. Deep learning, extraordinary
intelligence, and a religious background fire the imagination of the native to such an extent
that he loses his self-centeredness and acquires tremendous power for compassionate action.
His wisdom is converted into humility. He attains a respectable status in life but suffers from
throat and bronchial ailments; he may leave a secret legacy for his children. Essentially, such
a person sacrifices himself for others.

MERCURY produces a craftiness which may lead the individual to elope with someone
else's spouse, thereby gaining pleasure, wealth, and social status. However, he is not free
from illness and may not live to a great age.
VENUS in this sign also leads to secret affairs and an intensely lustful life, but the
respectability of the native is somehow saved. He acquires much money, legacies, and a good
social position.

MARS is conducive to serious emotional upheavals. These may result in lustful outbursts or
the undertaking of arduous religious observances leading to initiation of some kind. There
will be strain with the father and ailments of the blood. The native must be very careful of
serious accidents.

JUPITER in this sign, being exalted, sheds any possible adverse tendencies and bestows an
unsullied spirituality. The individual suffers much for his mother, to whom he is greatly
attached. He enjoys an affluent life, pleasures of the bed, eminence in family relations, and
acquisition of property. He may suffer from some congenital ailment, though it should not
create any serious difficulties in his lifestyle. He is generally long-lived and inherits a
handsome legacy.

SATURN in this position precipitates a very disconcerting effect: whatever the individual
desires will be denied to him. He will suffer from inscrutable pain which he cannot share
with anyone, and from ailments which defy every medication. His creativity will be
frustrated, his legitimate share in family property may be denied, and his advances for
partnership will be thwarted. Unless he moves to the realm of the spiritual, where material
relationships are very insignificant, his life will be miserable.

RAHU in this sign will inspire the individual towards spiritual detachment, but he will be
stigmatized for his beliefs. He may be vulnerable to poisoning, either as a Suicide attempt in
one of his depressive moods or as a willful attempt at murder by his enemies.

KETU creates an imbalance of mind, making the individual suffer from some kind of
obsession.
Leo in the Ninth house makes the individual feel that his own religious beliefs and modes of
action are the best and most righteous. He is impervious to the beliefs of others, and is likely
to be a powerful person making a significant impact on society.

The SUN in this sign makes the individual extremely headstrong. He travels widely and lives
an almost regal life. His relationship with his siblings will not be cordial, and he will yearn
for love and affection but seldom find it. He will, however, be very ethical and will endeavor
to do what he considers right and just.

The MOON in this position can make the individual very destructive, often bringing great
calamity to himself and his family, but he will seldom recognize his own mistakes in life.

Neither is MERCURY very helpful for spiritual growth. The individual will be indulgent in
sensual pleasures which will often bring him disrepute and cause problems in his career. His
sharp intellect will be a genuine impediment to his spiritual growth.

VENUS produces a great desire for luxury and comfort, encouraging the native's natural
indolence. Ethics and spiritual morality will be of secondary importance to him.

MARs will bestow on the individual much courage and profound devotion. He will be
blessed with a happy family and obedient children. He will know that the hardships in his life
are the result of past karma, and will not be resentful about them. His conduct will be
righteous and he will have immense self-discipline. .

JUPITER will provide an extraordinary store of patience, wisdom, morality, and self-control.
The native may be the very ideal of courtesy, balanced and objective.

SATURN will enable the individual to consciously choose renunciation, the simple or
spiritual life. He will have no desire for power, status, and glamour. He will always be
willing to do what is right and will not hesitate to make great sacrifices for his principles.

RAHU will enable the individual to mix with all types of men, outcasts and rogues, without
losing his own individuality. He may even succeed in transforming the lives of others.

KETU will make the individual sad, despite the status and position he acquires. Under this
influence the native will begin serious and meaningful contemplation.
With Virgo occupying the Tenth house, a great intellect with real creative genius may
appear. Such an individual is a very serious minded person. He is completely engrossed in
whatever he does. Not all of his activities will be approved of by society; he is, however,
motivated by a sense of urgency and a sense of the usefulness of the work he performs.

With the SUN in this position, the individual may be a great planner, producing something
unique in a very appealing manner which will be easily accepted by people.

With the MOON here, the individual will be able to extract from the unknown depths a
message which will inspire and guide society during a period of moral crisis. He will acquire
an effective command of public speaking and as an author he will be exemplary, driving his
message straight to the heart and mind.

With MERCURY in this sign the individual attains a special combination for greatness. He
becomes a leader of society, much respected for his thought and wisdom. His life will be
harmonious and inspiring. '

When VENUS occupies this position the individual will have difficulties in maintaining his
social status. He will be accused of charges which run contrary to the general make-up of his
personality. He will, however, be able to maintain a decent living and become renowned for
his intellectual qualities.

MARs will provide drive to the native's social relationships. He will be engaged in
technological programs and may go abroad on some official mission. His contacts from
overseas will be very helpful to him.

A happy, respectable, well-satisfied person is born when JUPITER occupies this sign and
house position. This planetary position will help the individual to achieve his heart's desire. A
sense of contentment will pervade his entire life.

SATURN will enable the individual to receive unexpected wealth and family support, but he
will also have unexpected setbacks in his career.

RAHU will shape an individual who may lack judgement and who often associates with
undesirable characters.

KETU will activate the native's thinking principle, but he may not be very interested in
producing anything concrete.
Libra in the Eleventh house bestows something close to perfection in terms of one's skills,
fulfills one's desires, and produces the dawn of new careers and new futures. An individual
who\ has this position in his chart is a person who has completed a significant portion of his
soul's journey and has embarked upon a new mission, though in this life he must discharge
some social karma. This situation tends to make the native very important, widely renowned
with a special role to perform in his community.

When the SUN occupies this sign spirituality is not waxing, but materiality, physical comfort
and financial affluence become the lot of the person. He is widely acknowledged as
successful, but primarily in a mundane way. He occupies a good official position and respects
scholarship, but suffers on account of his children.

The MOON in this sign makes the individual less interested in conventional religion than in
material comforts, affluence, and personal prestige. He is attached to his spouse and children.
As a member of his community he is well-respected.

When MERCURY occupies this sign the native receives money and other kinds of wealth,
especially after marriage. In his professional activities the relationship between intellect and
sociability is significant; his business partners are very useful to him.

VENUS occupying this sign makes the native suffer hardships in life. He is barred from
many comforts which ordinarily might have come to him. But in spite of these difficulties
there are phases in his life when he is at the helm of public affairs, when he receives truly
regal treatment and comforts.

MARS occupying this sign creates an unusual craving for the forbidden fruits of life. In his
drive to procure his desires, the native may be ruthless. His lust will not be easily quenched,
and there may be genuine cruelty or bloodshed in his attempt to get what he wants. He will
be powerful and wealthy, but not much respected.

JUPITER in Libra in the Eleventh house will make the native attain the inner desire of his
life: he will rise much beyond the expectations of his parents. His fame will spread far and
wide, but his life will not be a bed of roses. He will be accused of many activities which may
be considered scandalous; these accusations will be lodged against him for ulterior motives.

With SATIJRN in this sign the native will take savage delight in many of his activities. His
wealth will destroy his sense of culture, making him almost an autocrat. He will be
perversely interested in music and other forms of fine art.

When RAHU occupies this sign the native becomes a great philosopher upholding the merits
of ritual and austerities. The native's philosophy leads him to travel far and wide, and his
musical compositions may reveal an almost supernatural sense of beauty and harmony.

KETU will make the native rich, though without any interest in sensual enjoyments. Such a
native will be an occultist, trying to make his personal life conform to the philosophy he
advocates. It may make him a much misunderstood person.
The characteristics of Scorpio in the Twelfth house are singularly unique. The basic
feature of this combination is transformation, which takes place in order to guide the
individual toward higher degrees of spirituality. To bring about transformation, the pattern of
the native's life is arranged in a very special manner. He may be assigned the highest position
in society; he may be endowed with great mental capacity and physical comfort or be
provided with unexpected lifts in life. But towards the end of his days, he will be suddenly
catapulted into another condition of life. Sometimes this may take the form of sudden death
departing from the scene; or he may be relieved from a cozy assignment. The purpose of
these changes is to provide adequate opportunities for the native to reflect on his earlier
situation. Moving from the physical plane to the after-death state the individual will have
time to contemplate the various events of his life. This deep thinking, from whatever causes it
may arise and in whatever way it is produced, belongs to the domain of Scorpio in the
Twelfth house.

When the SUN occupies this sign the individual will have a singular ability to delve deeply
into every experience of his life. He may be poor, he may be rich. He may be powerful or he
may be a non-entity, but in all cases he will be able to separate his self from his external
conditions. He will endure his sorrows cheerfully, and with as much composure as his
pleasures. He may be hard pressed for money or poor in health, but his inner glory will
always shine forth.

With the MOON, such a glorious existence will not be possible. The individual will be highly
moral and his personal conduct and behavior will always conform to the highest ethics, but
he will work for a narrow sectarian cause and suffer indignities on that account. He will be
melancholic, engaged in secret activities, and may often lead a very unhappy life. The urge
towards occultism will be intense in suet- m individual, but his chances of initiation into the
secret mysteries will be slim. He may, however, master black magic easily.

With MERCURY in this sign, the individual may lose power, position, and dignity. His
mental stability will be at stake. The intense polarities in his approach to life may destroy his
composure, his marital harmony, and ' his social status. His lust may ruin his chances for
material as well as spiritual progress.

With VENUS in this sign, the individual spends extravagantly and does not care to preserve
his vital force. His extramarital relationships will become a drain on his financial resources,
and at worst he may die of venereal disease.

MARS in Scorpio in the Twelfth house provides the native with immense strength and
courage to face the ordeals of life. He does not have a smooth academic career and his
marriage ends suddenly. He becomes involved in several cases of litigation from which he is,
however, honorably exonerated.

JUPITER here does not produce a peaceful or harmonious family life. Many of the native's
efforts are self-defeating. He incurs debt, lives extravagantly, and is not interested in the
ultimates of life. He loses many opportunities for creative activity in those areas of life in
which he has inherent ability.

SATURN in this position has a tendency towards extreme agitation, a feeling of frustration,
and retreat into a self-made isolation; the native occasionally indulges in anti-social or anti-
religious activities.

RAHU arouses conditions in which the individual has to stand alone in the world. There is no
one to share his pleasures and sorrows. He fights incessantly to retrieve divine nectar from
the fleeting world of the senses: he struggles to bring some order into this mad world. If the
supporting planets are adverse, the chances are that the individual may become mentally
disturbed; commit heinous crimes, and finally land in prison.

KETU produces real saints in this position. Under its influence, the individual thinks of the
deeper problems of life, lives a life of seclusion, and devotes himself exclusively to religious
austerities, associating himself with those who are likewise exploring the realm of the
unknown. To the outside world he may seem bizarre, but internally he enjoys a rich spiritual
life.