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How Weak a Combust Graha Really is

It is possible that at some point you might have had an astrologer tell you that a certain graha is ‘asta/combust’ in your chart. What that actually means is that it is in close proximity to the Sun, and the latter is burning the significations of that particular planet, both natural and those that the graha signifies in your individual chart (depending on your ascendant and chart placements).

On paper, it makes perfect sense. But in reality, if I look at the solar system, combustion is more nuanced than that.

A quick disclaimer before I begin: what I am sharing below is based on my own observations and experience, and is not necessarily how combustion is defined or interpreted in the classical texts.

A few points to consider:

Mercury and Venus are the closest planets to the Sun and are hence more prone to combustion. Being ‘used’ to Surya’s tapish, they are not necessarily as uncomfortable with the Sun unless the conjunction is very tight. Mercury is always within 28 degrees of the Sun, often in the same house or one behind/ahead of the Sun, while Venus is within 47/48 degrees, never skipping more than two houses on either side of the Sun. Being in the inner orbit, they pass the combustion degrees quite often.
I personally consider combustion to be significant when Mercury is within 5 degrees of the Sun. Depending on the Sign, Nakshatra, and House where the conjunction is formed, nuanced predictions can be made, but it usually shows karma with education and communication. A person can slog hard at school and university, only to not get results matching the effort, and have a hard time articulating their thoughts and presenting them coherently. They are often misunderstood because of that.
For Venus, I consider the graha to be afflicted when it is within 7 degrees of the Sun. A combust Venus often brings karma related to relationships/marriage, where one struggles with creating a balance in their love life. A person can feel challenged by their partner, and ego clashes can become a central point of conflict between the couple. The Sun jarring the soft planet can give one a dominating spouse who wants to have a certain amount of control over the native. Whether this turns out well and they become a guiding force, or whether it turns into a power struggle, depends on the rest of the placements.
The planet that is most affected by combustion is Saturn. If you look at the sky, it is the farthest from the Sun and also the coldest. As per Hindu mythology as well, Shani never received the love that he should have from his biological father, Surya. When the Sun overpowers Saturn, an individual can slog the hardest in their career (since Saturn is a natural karaka of the workplace/career), or in other areas that Saturn signifies in their chart, only to not receive the due credit or appreciation. I have often seen these people get in trouble with authority, causing them to feel/act rebellious, just like how it goes in the mythology between the Sun and Saturn.
Chhaya Grahas Rahu and Ketu are never combust by Surya. They are not physical grahas like the rest and are shadow nodes. Instead of being burnt by Surya, they eclipse it in return, thereby balancing the karma of a long-standing feud between them. (The former played a pivotal role in getting Swarbhanu caught during Samudra Manthan, leading to the birth of Rahu and Ketu. Read more HERE).

I'll be doing a second part of this post where I talk about other grahas being combust and some other observations regarding the condition.

I hope this made for an interesting read!

u/Waste_Project_7864 — 10 days ago

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Why Marriage Predictions Fail

Hello everyone,

Today I wanted to share a few reasons why most of the marriage predictions people get fail. We will also cover how to minimise errors and get the best possible prediction timelines.

Without further ado, let's begin.

1. Incorrect Birth Time: For marriage timing, the 1-7 axis of both the birth chart (D1) and Navamsa (D9) is of the essence. While most people have their Lagna chart/D1 correct, it is the divisional chart where most errors occur. Navamsa changes roughly every 10-15 minutes, and a difference of 2-3 minutes (which is quite a common discrepancy) can alter the Navamsa Lagna.

As someone who reads charts for a living, I can assure you that this happens more often than not. An experienced astrologer often rectifies these small discrepancies, while others may simply skip the rectification and proceed with the available birth time. When I make these adjustments, I always let the native know the Navamsa ascendant I am using, as many people are keen to read the chart themselves and learn things.

A few astrologers also use divisional charts other than D9 to make marriage predictions. I recently had the chance to speak to an astrologer who compulsorily uses D60 and Moola Dasha to complement his predictions. The methodology may differ across practitioners, but the larger point remains the same. The person using D60 (or any other divisional chart) should first be able to correct the time to that level of accuracy too.

To summarise, STEP 1 is to fine-tune the birth time to get the correct Navamsa Ascendant.

2. Checking Marriage Promise:

After getting the correct D1 and D9, the next step should be to see if the native is even destined to be married. If they are not, the dasha and transits can come and go with no results.

This is something I dread writing about/teaching, as most people reading and watching educational content do it with the intention of applying it to their own charts. The onus lies on the writer to be responsible and not talk about sensitive issues that induce fear and anxiety in the general public. This might be one of those things I never divulge publicly. Just like my stance on not giving longevity predictions.

The yoga of no marriage is comparatively rarer, so one should not jump to such conclusions based on one or two placements.

STEP 2: Check marriage promise.

3. Ascertaining Age of Marriage:

Depending on Desh Kaal Patra, the astrologer should ascertain if the native can get married before the average age prevalent in their respective society, around the average age, or if there will be a delay in getting married. This can vary greatly for different parts of the world. (Example, people in Australia might get married later than they do in India).

To arrive at an approximate marriage age, I primarily focus on two planets:

• Saturn – the karaka of delay and postponement.
• Moon – the karaka of early fulfilment and timely events.

The composite influence of Saturn and Moon on specific marriage-related factors (Venus, 1st house and lord, 7th house and lord in both D1 and D9, Darakaraka, sign of Libra etc) can provide a broad indication of whether marriage is likely to happen early, on time, or later in life.

Please note that the final result can be studied only after taking into account the whole chart, along with the degrees and signs. For example, there can be instances where Moon and Saturn are conjunct in the 7th, and you will be in a conundrum regarding which graha has a higher say.

Ideally, the above technique should be applied by a learned astrologer as it is not a mathematical formula, but rather an intuition-based judgement developed after reading a good number of charts. If you are keen on making a prediction yourself, I recommend you first test it out on 10-15 charts of family members, friends and relatives (current generation to stick with desh kaal patra) to get a flavour of how things work in real life.

STEP 3: Ascertain approximate marriage age.

4. Relying Only on Vimshottari Dasha

One of the best Dashas to work with in Kalyug, but it should still be complemented with Yogini or Jaimini Dashas like Narayana/Chara/Laganamsaka for additional clarity and confirmation. This helps further fine-tune the marriage window as well. Of course, the primary condition is to learn how to work with these Dasha systems.

While working with Yogini Dasha, people often skip the Progressed Lagna Technique. I have spoken about it HERE.

STEP 4: Check alternate Dasha systems.

5. Making Only a Transit-Based Prediction

I have often seen people using only the upcoming transits (especially Jupiter) to make blind predictions about the native getting married in a particular year, completely bypassing their natal chart promise and dashas. To put things in perspective, not every Leo Ascendant will get married next year post Jupiter transit and not every Capricorn Ascendant will have a bad time.

Transits are important and we cannot assign a weightage in terms of importance to dasha or transit. Both the ingredients are important, without which the wedding biryani cannot be made hehe.

STEP 5: Use Transits and Dashas together.

6. Prediction Under a Minute Techniques

Similar to transits, there are many myths and “secret techniques” floating around that claim to find the year of marriage within a minute. Most of these techniques do not work on even 50% of charts and are often just clickbait titles. Numerology videos are especially notorious for doing this (at least in my observation).

ADVICE: DO NOT fall for clickbait content.

7. Special Problem on Reddit

People often hide their birth time, date and place due to fear of their charts being misused for ill purposes online (I understand the concern), but it leaves little room for the astrologer to cast the chart on their preferred software and 'do their thing' when they are confined to the data which is presented to them.

In such scenarios, take every prediction which you get with a pinch of salt.

ADVICE: Try to consult somebody suggested by friends and family or somebody whose content you relate to.

8. Self-Analyzing and Projecting

For example, I have had clients trying to tell me how they 'feel' a certain planet is more benefic for their chart and that they should get married within 6 months or it will never happen, be doomed, etc. I hear them. It is impossible to stay objective when your life is at stake.

You could have studied at the finest universities in the world and be the smartest person in any room you enter, but I assure you, it is still difficult to remain objective about events which you truly desire and yearn for. As per my experience, most people yearn for love and companionship regardless of their present state. I can have a student, an unemployed person, or one of the wealthier people sitting in front of me and the common pain point is always love and marriage, presenting itself in different forms; unrequited love stories, breakups after several years together, or never having had a romantic encounter, wondering when they can meet the one etc., if they are not coupled up. A really small population truly doesn’t care about it.

ADVICE: If you are emotionally invested in a prediction, let someone else read the chart for you.

I hope this made for an interesting read! Have a great work week!

u/Waste_Project_7864 — 10 days ago

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Different Grahas Through the 7th House: Moon (Part 2/9)

Hello everyone,

Hope you are doing well! I have recently started working on articles where I discuss different planets through the 7th house, and in my last post, I covered the Surya/ Sun.

One of the first things I learned while studying Jyotish years ago is that the personality of people related to you and the relationship you have with them, whether it is your mother, father, siblings, spouse, etc., cannot be determined by just one placement.

People are layered and multi-faceted, which makes every individual unique from the other. Signs, planets, degrees, and houses bring a lot of flavour, contributing to their unique characteristics and traits.

For today's post, I'll be talking about the Moon. I'll be starting with the mythology part, which I feel is necessary to understand the kind of flavour different grahas can bring, as the horoscope follows the natural life script of the planet.

Mythological Aspect:

While 27 devoted wives doted on Chandra, his heart beat only for Rohini. Mesmerised and captivated by her, he could not do justice to Prajapati Daksha's other daughters, going against the promise made to the latter that he would treat each of his daughters equally.

While there was no dearth of gems, luxuries, and fine things in Chandraloka, the marital bliss and companionship were amiss for the rest of the wives. They wondered what Rohini had that they lacked. From what we know, Chandra loved Rohini as she was the most beautiful of his wives, but I believe it is his love and affection that made him believe so. Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, and love makes one see the extraordinary in the absolutely simple things. Moon being a karaka of the mind suggests that his attraction towards her goes deeper than mere visual appeal.

After being unable to withstand the partiality and their husband's neglect anymore, the daughters sought their father's refuge and confided in him. Furious at the plight of his daughters, Daksha, the Manasputra of Brahma, cursed Chandra to lose his brilliance with each passing day and slowly wither away.

Then Soma (another name for Chandra/Moon) sought Shiva's refuge, and the latter softened the curse, allowing him to wax and wane throughout eternity. Since then, Chandra adorns Shiva's matted locks, and this incident also earned Mahadev another name: Somnath, or the Lord of the Moon.

Another famous story from mythology involving Chandra, love, and scandal is that of him and Devi Tara. It is a rather complicated story of desire, attraction, and consequences, and one that eventually led to the birth of Budha/ Mercury. I am saving that story for when we cover Jupiter in the 7th house, because that is where it becomes particularly relevant.

Implications in your chart:

Light side:

Moon being in the 7th can bring a spouse who nurtures and nourishes the native (regardless of the conventional gender roles). Being the Karaka of the mind, emotional bonding is what a native seeks with their partner, and that becomes a source for the relationship to flourish. The bond is intuitive and sympathetic, where one can read the thoughts of another without needing too many words. There can also be a strong need for physical affection and emotional closeness, where intimacy becomes closely tied to feeling emotionally secure in the relationship.
Moon being in the 7th can make your spouse popular amongst the opposite sex, and they could have had multiple admirers growing up due to their natural charm and pleasantness of character. They can attract attention without necessarily trying to, especially when the Moon is strong and supported by benefics.
The 7th house is also the house of the public, and the Moon being a luminary placed here can give the native public goodwill and popularity through marriage and increase their social standing. This can become more noticeable when the Moon is strong and well supported.
The person is usually able to get married young or on time (unless there is Saturn's influence on marriage houses/significators).
Moon being a soft benefic graha can be a blessing in the 7th house, especially in a sign where it works well (Taurus and Libra in particular). It works well being conjunct Venus or Jupiter too.
The spouse may have a strong relationship with their mother/family, or the mother can play a significant role in the native's marriage, depending on the Moon's condition and other factors.
Appearance-wise, the Moon can give a fuller/rounder face and high cheekbones to your better half. It can give a plump appearance in certain cases as well to both the native and the spouse (as it aspects the first), especially during its dasha. The appearance can also fluctuate with age or emotional and physical changes, much like the waxing and waning nature of the Moon.

Shadow side:

Wherever Chandra sits in a chart, it can create waves or ups and downs in that area of life. Moon's presence in the 7th can bring multiple relationships in a person's life if the chart is particularly affected. It can also bring waves in the marital life/relationship itself, where a couple fights and then makes up constantly, with the emotional climate of the relationship changing quite frequently.
The native can become highly sensitive to the spouse's moods and reactions. If afflicted, this sensitivity can turn into overthinking, taking things personally or allowing the emotional state of the partner to dictate one's own peace of mind. There can also be a tendency to become overly dependent on the relationship for emotional validation, making it difficult for the native to maintain emotional independence.
If this Moon is conjunct Rahu, it can bring confusion or unrealistic expectations around the spouse; with Saturn, the relationship may feel heavy or emotionally dry; while Ketu can create emotional detachment between partners.

Please note that the other planets sitting in your 7th house, D9 placements, Nakshatras involved, and many other factors also have an influence on your spouse's personality, appearance, and the experience of the marriage. It is possible for some other graha to have a more dominant presence in your 7th house of D1 or D9, which can potentially tweak the description of your spouse or add more 'flavour'. We will cover that in the days to come!

Please let me know which graha I should cover next!

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u/Waste_Project_7864 — 22 days ago

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Understanding Saturn Mahadasha, Saturn Return & Sade Sati

Many times, I see people talk about Saturn Mahadasha, Saturn Return and Sade Sati interchangeably, referring to each as a period that inherently leads to hardships and downfall or something to be wary of. Especially people who have not experienced it firsthand are terrified of what the period can entail.

Today, I wanted to distinguish between the three and help the readers understand how each period is different from the other at the very root.

1. Saturn activated on a dasha level:

On a Mahadasha level, Saturn activates the house where it sits and the ones which it rules for its 19-year period (look where the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius fall in your chart). Apart from that, it also gives the results of its Nakshatra lord. For example, if a native's Saturn is seated in Krittika, it will also carry the influence of the Sun's placement in its dasha. [This is the primary way in which I judge a dasha, and some people put more emphasis on the dispositor, Saturn's position in Chandra kundli, or any other factors; there is no inherent correct or wrong way of doing it, and you can test different approaches to see what works best for you]

On this level, think of Saturn as being the chief captain of your life's ship. The one who gives a direct command and steers the life of the native according to its placement and dignity. The Antardasha planets in this case would be secondary authority or support staff, which also give their input and influence how specific events unfold. In case your Saturn is ill-placed or rules one of the dushsthanas and the planet coming alive on antardasha level echoes similar themes, it can be a hard period. Whereas, a better-placed Saturn operating with an antardasha planet that is also benefic for the chart will bring good results. When Saturn is well placed, and the Antardasha planet is not, it can be a mixed bag of results; vice versa is true as well.

Apart from lordship and placement, the relationship between Saturn and the operative planet is important too. For example, if Saturn is exalted in a chart, Saturn- Venus dasha can fully activate that placement and holds the capacity to bestow fortune and good results. (note: individual chart placements should be seen for exact results, I have seen hardships in exalted planet periods too in certain cases).

Also count the places between Saturn and the Antardasha planet. For example, planets seated 2-12 from each other or 6-8 from each other and also ruling dushsthanas/ seated in dushsthanas can bring tough results, while those in 5-9 and ruling benefic/ seated in benefic can bring good results.

Saturn's natural flavor of being a hard taskmaster and causing delays can in general bring those results regardless of the placement and a certain 'pessimism' can seem to engulf a native even if materially they are doing good. The ability to feel fully satisfied or genuinely happy can be a bit compromised in the dasha. Since this article is curated to focus on differentiating the Saturn periods, I'll do a Saturn Mahadasha dedicated post and analysis in another post.

2. Saturn Return:

It is a phenomenon where Saturn transits the sign where it was placed at birth. Since Saturn takes 2.5 years to transit a sign, Saturn return for everyone falls around 27-30 years of age. It marks a period of maturity and true 'adulthood'. The transit is most powerful when Saturn is near the natal Saturn degrees.

Since Saturn is returning to the same sign where it was placed at birth, the themes represented by your natal Saturn's placement can come back into focus during this period. To get clarity on the kind of events that can transpire, it is important to look at the running dasha. The same transit can give completely different results in different cycles based on desh kaal patra and the ongoing Vimshottari Period. For example, a Saturn Return with Saturn placed in the 12th house can manifest as foreign travel or settlement in one cycle if the Dasha echoes a similar theme, while in another cycle it could manifest as hospitalization or business losses if the Dasha points in that direction.

Further, Saturn transits should be studied alongside Jupiter (plus Rahu and Ketu as an added bonus) and should not be judged in isolation. The Double Transit method used along with Vimshottari works quite well too (homework for readers to research and study).

3. Sade Sati:

This refers to the 7.5-year-long period where transiting Saturn occupies the sign before your natal Moon (also referred to as the 'Rising Phase'), occupies the sign where the natal Moon is placed (also referred to as the 'Peak Phase') and finally occupies the sign after the natal Moon (also referred to as the 'Setting Phase').

Since Sade Sati is a phenomenon that happens in relation to the Moon, its effects are often experienced at a mental and emotional level first. There can be increased stress, uncertainty, pessimism or a sense of psychological pressure during this period, although the exact manifestation will depend heavily on the individual Moon placement.

We can say the intensity of this period depends on the Moon's placement and strength. When the Moon is afflicted, this period can be particularly intense. Whereas a stronger Moon in the natal chart can help a person navigate the period with comparatively greater mental resilience.

Many people even achieve their biggest milestones during Sade Sati, such as marriage, having children, buying a house, or making significant progress in their careers.

Think of any difficult transit, including Sade Sati, as stormy weather and your personal running dasha as the house you are currently living in. If the foundation of your house is strong, meaning your running dasha does not indicate a particularly difficult period, the stormy weather outside may not interfere with your life very much. However, if your house already has a broken roof, meaning your personal dasha is unfavorable, you are naturally going to experience the effects of that bad weather much more intensely.

If I missed any vital points or you have something valuable to add on this particular topic based on your research and experience, please leave a comment below. :)

Have an amazing rest of the week!

u/Waste_Project_7864 — 23 days ago

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Different Grahas Through the 7th House: Surya (Part 1)

Hello everyone,

Hope you are doing well! Today I wanted to start a series on different planets through the 7th house, after completing the one where I spoke about “The Sign in Your 7th House & Your Spouse's Personality, Appearance + Marriage.”

People are layered and multi-faceted, which makes every individual unique from the other. Signs, planets, degrees, and houses bring a lot of flavour, which contributes to their unique characteristics and traits.

For today's post, I'll be talking about the Sun. I'll be starting with the mythology part, which I feel is necessary to understand the kind of flavour different grahas can bring, as the horoscope follows the natural life script of the planet.

Mythological Aspect: After being wed to Sanjana (also called Saranyu as per a few texts), the daughter of the divine architect and engineer Vishwakarma, Surya Narayana was leading a happy marital life and fathered 3 children, Vaivasvata Manu, Yama, and Yamuna (the latter two being twins), with her.

Little did he know that every time they united, Sanjana had to endure a lot of pain due to his 'tapish' or 'brilliance'. The love which she carried for her handsome husband's divine aura was slowly becoming the bane of her existence as the years went by.

Being unable to take it any longer, one day she blew life into her shadow/ Chhaya and turned her into a living being to replace her in the Suryaloka before disguising herself as a mare and retiring to the forest.

For many years, Chhaya was able to keep the divine play up and lived with Surya as his wife. They also had notable children together named Shani, Tapti, and Savarni Manu.

After having her own children, Chhaya started discriminating between them and favouring her own. Yama, one day, raised his leg at her in frustration but stopped just in time (later earning him the title of dharmraj for the restraint); Chhaya, perplexed by the disrespect, cursed him.

Yama went to his father weeping and told him that the entity present was not his mother, as no woman would curse her own child like that.

After interrogating Chhaya and using his divine powers, Surya got to know the truth. Immediately, he left for Vishwakarma's abode, and the latter helped him 'shave off' exactly 1/8th of his brilliance so Sanjana could live peacefully with him. [Interesting trivia: The excess 'brilliance' was then used to craft divine celestial weapons like Narayan's Sudarshan Chakra/ Discus and Shiva's Trishul/ Trident amongst other notable ones]. He later took the form of a stallion and united with Sanjana in that form, leading to the birth of the handsome and swift 'Ashwini Kumaras'.

Implications in your chart:

Light side:

As Surya represents the 'King' in the navgraha system and is the brightest object in our sky, the spouse can possibly be from a well-established background (especially if your 8th house echoes the same); they themselves can have a bright personality and an impressive aura. The moment they enter a room, people notice. The marriage can also bring the native into a more established or visible social circle, especially when the Sun is well placed and supported by other factors.
The spouse can have leadership qualities since childhood and an entrepreneurial mindset. They may naturally like taking charge and having a strong say in matters, rather than being someone who simply follows others. It is possible they do something of their own (including freelancing, consultation/ service-based business, and even a doctor having their own practice can come under business/ self-employment) at some point in their life. Many people associate this placement with the spouse having a government job as well. In practice, I have seen that happen only under certain combinations, but it almost always gives the native an entrepreneurial mindset.
They can be highly ambitious and have a proud nature. They can have certain principles in life where they do not bend, which makes them a high-value person.
With this placement, supporting the spouse in their endeavours (regardless of the gender) and working on the marriage becomes one of the purposes for which the person is born. (Remember we discussed Surya showing the soul's purpose based on the house and sign it sits in.)
Appearance-wise, they can have a warm complexion with a strong build and vitality. When in affliction, it can cause hair thinning/ balding or even premature greying if Saturn and Ketu somehow get involved (can be more prominent amongst men).

Shadow side:

If this Sun becomes highly afflicted, it can lead to a temporary or permanent separation from the spouse. Just like the real story, the spouse of the native will have to realise that the other person also has a personality and life path of their own. Minor adjustments to accommodate each other will go a long way.
Sun debilitates in the sign of Libra, which is the original 7th house, and marriage can potentially become a battleground to prove who is right. There can be issues due to both partners believing themselves to be 'correct'. Sun aspecting the first house of the native with this position gives both the native and spouse a similar attitude. This can create a dynamic where both people want to lead, make decisions or have the final say in the relationship.
In one of the videos I saw online, I remember hearing this sentence which stayed with me: Sun in the 7th house is like having a king go and haggle in the marketplace. It is not very comfortable doing it. At times, there can be situations where the native will have to let go of their ego to make the partnership work and reach its best potential.

If I missed any vital points or you have something valuable to add for this particular placement based on your research and experience, please leave a comment below. :)

Have an amazing work week ahead!

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u/Waste_Project_7864 — 24 days ago

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How to Judge the Quality of your Marriage In-Depth

A few days ago, I did a post on a 9-step guide which I follow to time marriage and give concrete predictions regarding the most probable marriage window, and got a lot of queries regarding how to judge the quality of marriage itself.

I see a lot of people panicking when they have Rahu-Ketu sitting in their 1-7 axis or Saturn aspecting their 7th house, when the truth is that you cannot and should not judge any 1 placement in isolation in Jyotish. The chart has to be seen and judged as a composite whole of all the placements present.

Today, I will be discussing the factors my eyes naturally follow when I look at a chart, helping me ascertain whether there's more good than bad happening with respect to marriage in a native's chart, or vice versa.

Venus Placement in both D1 and D9: Contrary to a trending popular belief (especially amongst youtube astrologers) that a debilitated Venus is good for material and married life, I have seen it create problems amidst the couple (unless it is in Parivartan or in Neech Bhanga).

A retrograde Venus often shows on-and-off relationships or creates scenarios where one's ex-lover or past connection from a previous relationship can come back. A combust Venus shows lessons to be learned in one's relationship and mistakes that a native often makes before maturity sets in.

Sign of Libra in both D1 and D9: Libra is a sign related to relationships, love, and marriage, and any affliction here can hurt one's equation with their spouse. Sun sitting here in a debilitated state can especially lead to separation or a period of exile from one's partner.

I love explaining the mythology when I am writing because I feel it explains things better. If we look at Surya's own relationship with his wife, we know that Sanjana was first unable to live with the former due to his immense 'Tej' and 'Prakash'. What followed next was a play of illusion and separation (urge readers to do their homework and research on this one) before they were united after Surya shaved off his excess brilliance and heat.

1st lord and 7th lord of D1 in both D1 and D9: The dignity, sign, and houses these grahas sit in will give an insight into what marriage brings for both the partners and how it can transform one's life. It also throws insight into where you can meet the partner, their qualities, and how married life can be. Mapping these grahas in D9 gives a deeper insight into the above-mentioned things. For example, if the 1st lord is placed well in D1 but goes debilitated or sits in an overall bad dignity in D9, it can show problems in the internal world of a marriage that are usually not noticed by other people.

1st lord and 7th lord of D9: These grahas' placement in different houses show how you and your spouse interact in a marriage and what each of you brings to the table. The interpretation of D9 is slightly different than D1 and should be judged with care. I do not map these grahas or planets in the D1 chart, as D9 is a microscopic view of the former. I like sticking to my basics and keeping things simple. Whether a functional malefic or functional benefic sits in these houses matters too.

Planets sitting in 1-7 axis in both D1 and D9: Any debilitation, affliction, combustion, or retrogression happening with grahas sitting in these houses can highlight challenges and lessons that a person might face in their relationships, especially in married life.

Rahu-Ketu impact on the above factors: For marriage, I consider affliction only when Rahu-Ketu impacts the marriage house or karakas, and I keep Saturn and Mars at bay as standalone afflictions. Saturn is a graha that becomes exalted in the sign of Libra (karmkarak in the sign of relationships), as the graha depicts that one has to serve their partner selflessly to achieve a harmonious relationship; it can slow things down as it wants to take deliberate, mature decisions, but it seldom affects the quality of marriage negatively. Similarly, Mangal is literally translated as 'auspicious' and also signifies a woman's husband in Bhrigu Nandi Nadi; it is not a planet that spoils marriage or relationships in my experience of having read hundreds of charts.

Please note that the above-mentioned factors have to be judged as a list of pros and cons, and a single placement DOES NOT spoil one's marriage. It is also recommended not to jump to conclusions with your own kundli, as personal bias is a real thing.

If this made for an interesting read and I hope you have a great rest of the day!

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u/Waste_Project_7864 — 26 days ago

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Pick a Pile Reading: Is Reconciliation on the Cards?

Hello everyone!

I’m glad that a lot of you could resonate with my last Pick-a-Pile reading. Today, I’m back with another one, especially for those of you who are currently in no contact or have recently gone through a breakup, focusing on “Is Reconciliation on the Cards?”

Take a moment, look at the three flowers, and choose the pile number you feel most drawn towards.

Trust your intuition.
Take what resonates with you.
If you feel drawn to more than one pile, there may be a message for you in the other pile too.

Read below for the interpretation.

PILE 1 [2 of Pentacles, Page of Swords and 5 of Pentacles]

There is a lot of emotional back and forth surrounding this connection in your person’s mind. They may currently have other responsibilities, commitments, or circumstances demanding their attention, making it difficult for them to give this connection the time and emotional energy it requires. They seem to be juggling too many things at once, and this connection keeps getting pushed to the side.

The Page of Swords shows that despite the distance, they are still curious about you. They might be checking your social media, wondering what you are doing, or trying to find out what is happening in your life without actually initiating contact. There is definitely an interest in knowing what is going on with you, but this is more of an observing energy than an action oriented one. They are watching, thinking and analysing, but not doing much about it.

The 5 of Pentacles makes this even more complicated. There is a strong sense of rejection, distance and feeling left out in the cold. They may feel that you have shut them out or that they no longer have a place in your life. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if a part of them is waiting for YOU to reach out first. They may be sitting in a victim mindset, feeling hurt by the distance while simultaneously doing very little to change it.

So, is reconciliation on the cards? Not immediately. There is still curiosity and unfinished energy here, but the problem is that the energy is extremely passive. They are thinking about you, watching from a distance and feeling the absence of the connection, but I don’t see them taking a strong step towards reconciliation right now. Your person would need to overcome their hesitation, pride and fear of rejection before anything can really change.

PILE 2 [2 of Swords, Page of Pentacles and The Magician]

The 2 of Swords shows that both of you may currently be stuck in your heads. The situation could have been emotionally heavy for your person and you. The breakup does not seem to stem from a lack of affection but rather due to a lot of friction or from a place where there was no way to move forward without changing a few things at their very core, which seemed difficult to achieve. It is giving a strong stalemate energy.

The Page of Pentacles brings in a much more grounded energy. This can show a small but genuine attempt to reconnect. It could be something as simple as a message, checking in, an apology, finding a practical reason to talk or simply testing the waters again.

I don’t see this as a dramatic “I want you back” confession or an intense whirlwind romance. If this connection comes back together, it needs to happen slowly. Start from step one. Keep it light, keep it fun and allow the relationship to rebuild naturally instead of trying to immediately recreate what you had before.

And then we have The Magician.

This is a very interesting card to get for a reconciliation reading because it shows that something can actually be done about the current situation. You can take the first step, communicate and change the direction in which this connection is currently going. There is still a lot of potential here, but it needs action rather than just thinking about what could happen.

For this pile, reconciliation is possible, but it may not happen overnight. There is a lot of hesitation and emotional heaviness around this connection, so it might not be the worst thing to take a few days off, recharge and approach the situation with a clearer head.

PILE 3 [9 of Swords, 8 of Pentacles and King of Cups]

This pile carries a much heavier grief related emotional undercurrent. Your person may be trying very hard to keep their feelings under control, but that doesn’t mean those feelings aren’t there.

The 9 of Swords suggests that they are thinking heavily about this connection. There may be regret, guilt and anxiety over how things transpired and whether they could have been done differently. I see this card as deep internal turmoil and a phase of grief. Looking at the imagery of the card, it can be that they literally keep themselves awake at night thinking about what you two had. This can also be you.

The 8 of Pentacles tells me that the energy of this connection can change for the better if both parties come together and are willing to work on it. There is an indication here that both of you may be willing to put in the effort required to rebuild the connection and work through what went wrong.

Finally, the King of Cups represents emotions that run deep. With this card coming up, you or your partner can have strong Water energy in their natal charts. You both may still have very strong feelings, but may choose to keep them contained rather than openly expressing everything you feel. You may try to appear calm and composed even though there is much more happening underneath the surface.

This pile does show emotional depth and the possibility of rebuilding, but there is a clear message here: feelings alone are not enough. If this connection is going to come back together, your person has to be willing to put those feelings into mature, consistent action and actually work through the issues that caused the separation.

Thank you for stopping by! I hope this resonated with you. Wishing you all an amazing rest of the week!

u/Waste_Project_7864 — 27 days ago

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Placements that bless with beauty (Female edition)

Hello everyone,

I have often seen this question come up on different platforms and online communities, where people wonder about the placements that indicate a beautiful appearance in a native's chart. While beauty is subjective and what appears attractive to somebody may not appeal to someone else, there are still a few factors that can contribute to what is generally considered 'conventionally attractive' features and appearance.

I am going to share a few placements I have personally observed to bestow good physical appearance. These are not the only combinations that can indicate beauty, but they are some of the ones I have noticed repeatedly in charts. If you have seen any other placements which contributes to the same, please feel free to add your thoughts in the comments below!

1. Planetary consideration: Graha-wise, I have often seen Venus, Moon, and Mercury (Soma's child) bestow a naturally attractive appearance. When these planets are placed in the Lagna or 2nd house, their effects are often quite visible. However, I have also seen their aspects on these houses work quite well, especially when the planets themselves are strong and in good dignity. The Lagna tends to show more through the overall physique, proportions and presence, whereas the 2nd house can be particularly visible through the face, eyes, smile and voice.

With Venus, I have often seen strikingly beautiful, sharp and 'symmetrical' facial features, with a well-defined jawline, proportionate nose, attractive lips and an overall photogenic quality to the face. Dimples are often a feature associated with Venus and the sign of Libra.

Moon, on the other hand, often brings softer, delicate and fuller features with dreamy eyes. I have often seen rounder faces, softer cheeks, expressive eyes and a certain luminosity to the face with strong Moon influence. The beauty here is less sharp and more soft, gentle and feminine.

Mercury gives the native a jovial and youthful appearance which makes people warm up to them quite easily. They can have high foreheads, fine or delicate features, impeccable skin, and a certain 'mischievousness' or chanchalta in their eyes. They often seem to retain their youthful appearance for a long time and can have a very animated and expressive face.

A few times, I have come across comments where people make remarks like waxing Moon/ Mercury makes one appear 'whiter' or that waning Moon/ Venus/ Saturn makes one appear 'darker', etc. I have not seen these to be true. Complexion is something I would always assess from the whole chart and its combinations, along with ethnicity and other contextual factors (remember desh kaal patra). Not to mention, skin tone does not correlate with beauty. :)

2. Lunar Mansions: Nakshatra-wise, I have found the aforesaid ones to generally bless with beauty when they get connected to one's Lagna, Lagna lord, Moon, Venus or Atmakaraka.

A. Uttarbhadrapada: This Nakshatra is closely related with Maa Lakshmi, who is revered as the goddess of fortune, marital bliss, prosperity and beauty in Hindu mythology. I have especially seen female natives born under this Nakshatra really bloom as they grow up and also bring prosperity to their husbands post marriage. The natives can have almond or fish shaped eyes that seem to wander to some other realm quite often. There can also be a longer or more elongated facial structure and a soft, mature (not to be confused with old), and rather elegant quality to their beauty.

B. Rohini: Related to the Moon's favourite wife, Rohini, the Moon gets exalted here and uplifts the second sign of Taurus with the placement, which is the original 2nd house as per Kaal Purush Kundli, blessing a native with pleasant facial features. They do have one of the most beautiful faces, while physique-wise they can have a more solid, well-built and somewhat square or a boxy frame, which is also quite common among Taureans in general. I have often seen these people have a fine fashion sense. They dress up nicely, which adds considerably to their natural beauty and charisma.

C. Pushya: Symbolised by the cow's udder, the Nakshatra stands for nourishment, fertility and prosperity. The Nakshatra imbibes the Moon's softness, falling entirely in the sign of Cancer, and is also considered one of the most prosperous Nakshatras to have in a natal chart for wealth and finances. Female natives who have a strong connection with this Nakshatra are often endowed with a well-developed, feminine physique and naturally fuller proportions with lush facial features.

D. Swati: The presiding deity being Vayu, Swati is ruled by Rahu and falls in the sign of Libra. Having an airy disposition, the Nakshatra stands for independence, freedom and learning to thrive on one's own, symbolised by a young swaying shoot. They often have big, doe-like eyes which can be slightly prominent, giving them a childlike innocence, unlike the penetrating, deep gaze often associated with serpent Nakshatras like Ashlesha, which can also give mesmerizing features. Swati can also give a prominent jaw and distinct chin, long limbs, and a naturally graceful way of carrying oneself.

3. Ascendant / Moon sign consideration

Virgo / Kanya: The epitome of femininity, the name of the sign stems from 'virgin/maiden'. Women born under this Lagna/Moon sign have a certain 'petiteness' to their appearance, with a cinched waist often being the most enhanced feature, especially in youth, unless there is some aspect by Jupiter/Moon which can expand the otherwise neat waistline. Being an earthy feminine sign, they dress sensibly, leaning towards articles that naturally enhance their features rather than chasing trends.

Being a perfectionist, you will seldom see them with unironed clothes, unruly hair or heading out lazily for a Sunday brunch looking like they are physically still in bed. Grace and charm, along with an intelligent gaze, are a trademark of the Virgo appearance.

Cancer: Ruled by the Moon, women born under this Lagna/Moon sign can be notorious for being 'too' sensitive, and spells of moodiness can engulf them every now and then. Their emotional world can change as quickly as the weather itself. One moment they may be withdrawn into their feelings, and the next they are warm, playful and overflowing with affection. However, they do have beautiful round faces, soft skin, a wide, smiling mouth and almost circular eyes, giving them a rather baby-faced look.

Libra: Gentle and diplomatic, Librans hate being confrontational and dislike the idea of someone not liking them. Venusian features like dimples and facial symmetry are strong pursuits of this sign, and the dimple can appear on the cheeks, knees or the back of the shoulders. They have balanced bodies with fuller feminine curves and average heights. Even when a Libran is angry, there is often a softness to their expression that keeps them looking composed rather than severe.

Pisces: Aaah, the dreamy sign of Pisces. There is just a little hint of masochism with this sign where they tend to romanticize pain and often daydream scenarios in their head, imagining 100 different ways of how things can go wrong. If there is any sign which can potentially beat the Virgos in femininity, it has to be Pisces for me. Along with the looks, she has an aura around her which brings out the knight in shining armour in a man. The native born under this Lagna/Moon sign often has beautiful, delicate limbs (unless Jupiter is in affliction or receiving a harsh aspect) and tends to 'flow' easily across the room with a soft gait. The eyes can seem water-y and expressive.

Please note that these are broad observations and should never be judged from one placement in isolation. The planets influencing the Lagna, 2nd house, their lords, the Navamsa, the Nakshatras involved, and several other modifying factors can alter how these indications manifest in a native's actual appearance

Thank you for stopping by! Stay tuned for next part on the male edition!

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u/Waste_Project_7864 — 1 month ago

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Most Karmic Dashas: A Time of Emotional and Material Upheaval

While every dasha has its own flavor and gives results according to the sign, house, degree, and Nakshatra that it is sitting in, there are a few dasha combinations that I have repeatedly seen create very karmic results across charts and bring life lessons that cannot be ignored.

There are a few combinations I often see during readings that seem to come into play to make the soul burn and purify. Depending on the affliction and severity of the placements, it can sometimes be a really tough experience.

I want to discuss some such dasha combinations with all of you today. But before that, here are a few important things to remember before judging any dasha:

Houses the planets rule and occupy
Nakshatra and the sign they are sitting in
Tajik Varshphal/Tithi Pravesha chart

The above points will give you more insight into what areas of your life can be affected and what results to expect, since even a tough dasha can manifest differently for different people. For one person, it can be the loss of a job, while another can experience their years-long relationship breaking apart.

Rahu–Moon/Moon–Rahu Dasha

One of the toughest dashas that I have experienced firsthand.

After experiencing the high of Rahu-Venus dasha and a huge ego boost during Rahu-Sun, the last part, consisting of Rahu-Moon and Rahu-Mars, is rarely a pretty sight. It can be a difficult period for many people where disillusionment sets in, and a person has to face the harsh reality when the veil of Maya fades away.

If Rahu creates the illusion, Rahu-Moon forces you to break free.

A person can sometimes feel reduced to nothing. Relationships break, jobs are lost, and whatever needs to happen to break the illusion finally happens. This is the period where the consequences of poor decisions, wishful thinking, and illusions from earlier antardashas finally become impossible to ignore.

Disillusionment sets in. And it hurts.

Rahu–Ketu/Ketu–Rahu Dasha

Rahu wants more. Ketu wants less.

Together, they create a push-and-pull dynamic that forces a person to introspect, turn inward, and look for answers within themselves. This is a time period where even efforts can feel wasted, and whatever you plan for yourself often gets redirected by circumstances.

I have often seen people undergo spiritual pilgrimages during this period to find calm amongst the chaos, and that often matches Ketu's motto of bringing one to a temple's doorstep and forcing them to seek divine help. A suggestion I give everyone that I read for during this time is to go and visit a temple of their own choice before they are made to by circumstances.

The problems that occur during this period are sudden, with no prior intimation, and can change a person's course of life overnight. Think of it like your soul leaving its old costume and being reborn to start a new life.

This is a period of karmic reset for most people unless they have really blessed charts or Rahu-Ketu placements.

Saturn–Venus/Venus–Saturn Dasha

Unlike the first two dashas, I have seen that about 20% of people have a better Shani-Shukra dasha.

My own mother, who has this placement in her tenth house as a Leo ascendant, made money during this period, but that did not come without its fair share of challenges. She still had to face being cheated financially by clients (although we were able to retrieve that money, it did create a lot of mental hassle), and overall, familial matters remained disturbed.

The best way to survive this dasha is to adopt a "simple living, high thinking" lifestyle, work hard in your career (Shani wants you to put in that hard work), and not be tempted by that seemingly perfect partner or unnecessary splurging on luxuries.

For the rest of the population, this can be a trying period, and I have seen it hit relationships the most, as Saturn wants to limit, restrict, and discipline, while Venus wants to experience love, luxury, and pleasures.

This is one of the top two dashas where I have seen people break up or undergo a divorce, and I will be discussing the first one now.

Ketu–Venus/Venus–Ketu Dasha

Ketu and Venus are the extreme opposites of the scale.

While one wants to detach from the material world, the other wants to engage the senses in the beauty that the universe has to offer and revel in its marvels.

While Ketu wants you to introspect, meditate, and turn inward, Venus wants to stop by a blooming rose and take in its sweet scent, and maybe make a garland of it to put around one's neck. Aah, what a conflict of desires and interests it brings!

This is the dasha that can potentially bring problems from everything that Venus stands for, including one's wife, girlfriend, or even a female colleague.

For females, it can often be a period of hormonal disruption and other female anatomy-related issues.

Worshipping a goddess of your own choice (especially Maa Durga) in this period can bring relief and increase mental prowess.

Karmic dashas are not necessarily punishments in most cases. Sometimes they are simply periods where life strips away what can no longer accompany the person you are becoming.

Can gold be purified without going through a heating process first, where it loses its solid state and is reduced to a flowing liquid?

Remember, no bad period lasts forever, and it's just a bad phase, not a bad life.

I hope this made for an interesting read!

Contemplating bringing you a post on Shukra or how to time marriage using Bhrigu Chakra Paddhati next. Suggestions are welcome! 🌸

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u/Waste_Project_7864 — 1 month ago

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The Sign in Your 7th House & Your Spouse's Personality, Appearance + Marriage (Part 3)

As I mentioned in the previous 2 posts of this series covering the first eight ascendants, one of the first things I learned while studying Jyotish years ago is that the personality of people related to you and the relationship you have with them (mother, father, siblings, spouse, etc.) cannot be determined by just one placement. People are layered and multi-faceted, which makes every individual unique from the other. Signs, Planets, Degrees, and Houses bring a lot of flavor, which contributes to their unique characteristics and traits.

I wanted to start a series on how you can determine more about your spouse and marriage through different factors. I have therefore started with the first brick, which is the sign present in your 7th house based on your Natal Lagna.

Everyone, be it an expert or a beginner, can quickly locate their 7th house sign if they know the basics and can read a chart!

I have already done Part 1 and Part 2 of this series which you can find on my profile.

Sagittarius Ascendant/ Sign of Gemini in the 7th House: For a Sagittarius native, the original 3rd house is being connected to their 7th. The relationship is built upon exchanging ideas and communicating. A Sagittarian native may first reject or break up with their spouse before realising that he or she is the one. Just like Budha was first rejected by Brihaspati before the latter accepted them.

A slight mismatch the native feels is that while they are the sign of wisdom, higher education, intellect and spirituality, Geminis are forever in a teenage phase (unless there is some aspect or influence by Jupiter or Saturn). On a brighter side, the relationship can blossom beautifully when both partners remain open to learning from each other. The Sagittarian brings wisdom and perspective, while the Gemini partner brings curiosity, playfulness and a fresh way of looking at things. The partners can also discover a new, fun side to their relationship once they travel together since both the signs love exploring.

The appearance of the partner in this case is youthful, with excellent skin and dainty hands. They can also have a high forehead. The build is usually slender and taller than average.

Capricorn Ascendant/ Sign of Cancer in the 7th House: For Capricorn natives, the original 4th house is being connected to their 7th. Such a native looks for a person who can nourish and nurture them like their mother, since Cancer is deeply associated with these significations. Being work and career oriented, they want to be taken care of once they are in the comfort of their home. This is true regardless of gender. Unless their Moon or Venus is in bad dignity, they do get a spouse like that. Marriage can become one of the most important pillars of life for these natives, especially because of the support they receive from their partner.

On the shadow side, the spouse can have periods where they brood or feel melancholy, since Moon being the lord creates waves in their mood and keeps their emotions ever changing.

Appearance wise, the spouse can either have a distinctly lunar face, either soft and round with large eyes and a youthful look (like the moon), or sharper with prominent brows and cheekbones (like a crab, which symbolises the sign too). Their features tend to have a softness to them, even when the face is more angular.

Aquarius Ascendant/ Sign of Leo in the 7th House: For Aquarius natives, the original 5th house is being connected to their 7th. This brings great romance in a marriage for these natives, and the spouse is very giving in the marriage. They naturally attract a very romantic partner who wants to go the extra mile for them. The spouse also has some childlike qualities within them that an Aquarian finds inspiring. The hobbies and skills of such a native can get more pronounced post marriage.

Personality wise, the spouse can have leadership qualities, be naturally extroverted and thrive in social settings, and can be just a bit show-offy. They can also love being in the lap of luxury and enjoying the finer things in life since Leo stands for these significations.

Appearance wise, the upper body of the spouse can be well developed and appear larger or stronger than the lower half (just like a lion). The hair is often a highlight of their appearance, and when I think of a suitable example, Indian actress Dimple Kapadia often comes to mind, who has gorgeous hair even at her present age. I am not sure if she is a Leo or has cosmetically enhanced her hair, just an example.

Pisces Ascendant/ Sign of Virgo in the 7th House: For Pisceans, their original 6th house is being connected to the 7th. There is a video by KN Rao sir (I don't have the exact link or video title) where he mentioned that marriage is usually a pact between enemies from a past life, since you have the most karma to settle with them. This becomes more pronounced for Pisceans, where they could have gone from being enemies to lovers in this lifetime, or the marriage can potentially become a karmic experience for these natives. There can be a love-hate relationship with the spouse during certain dashas and periods, depending on their overall chart placements.

Personality wise, the spouse can be analytical, detail-oriented and interested in fields like finance, accounting, numbers, healing or medicine. They can be natural empaths who soak in and absorb the energy of people around them. They are selective and picky about who they want to be with and seldom have many or meaningless relationships. They prefer brains over beauty.

Physically, they are not too big (unless Jupiter aspects) and can be more on the petite side in certain cases. The waist is usually cinched and attractive in their prime years. They have a quiet and shy appearance most of the time.

Please note that the planets sitting in your 7th house, D9 placements, Nakshatras involved and many other factors also have an influence on your spouse's personality, appearance and the experience of the marriage. It is definitely possible to marry somebody who is a housewife being a Cancer male native and it is also possible to marry somebody who hates travelling as a Gemini. We will discuss these exceptions and the other modifying factors in more detail as we move ahead.

Have an awesome weekend!

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u/Waste_Project_7864 — 1 month ago

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The Sign in Your 7th House & Your Spouse's Personality, Appearance + Marriage (Part 3)

Everyone, be it an expert or a beginner, can quickly locate their 7th house sign if they know the basics and can read a chart!

I have already done Part 1 and Part 2 of this series which you can find on my profile.

The appearance of the partner in this case is youthful, with excellent skin and dainty hands. They can also have a high forehead. The build is usually slender and taller than average.

On the shadow side, the spouse can have periods where they brood or feel melancholy, since Moon being the lord creates waves in their mood and keeps their emotions ever changing.

Have an awesome weekend!

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u/Waste_Project_7864 — 1 month ago

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The Sign in Your 7th House & Your Spouse's Personality, Appearance + Marriage (Part 3)

Everyone, be it an expert or a beginner, can quickly locate their 7th house sign if they know the basics and can read a chart!

I have already done Part 1 and Part 2 of this series which you can find on my profile.

The appearance of the partner in this case is youthful, with excellent skin and dainty hands. They can also have a high forehead. The build is usually slender and taller than average.

On the shadow side, the spouse can have periods where they brood or feel melancholy, since Moon being the lord creates waves in their mood and keeps their emotions ever changing.

Have an awesome weekend!

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u/Waste_Project_7864 — 1 month ago

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The Sign in Your 7th House & Your Spouse's Personality, Appearance + Marriage (Part 3)

Everyone, be it an expert or a beginner, can quickly locate their 7th house sign if they know the basics and can read a chart!

I have already done Part 1 and Part 2 of this series which you can find on my profile.

The appearance of the partner in this case is youthful, with excellent skin and dainty hands. They can also have a high forehead. The build is usually slender and taller than average.

On the shadow side, the spouse can have periods where they brood or feel melancholy, since Moon being the lord creates waves in their mood and keeps their emotions ever changing.

Have an awesome weekend!

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u/Waste_Project_7864 — 1 month ago

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Pick a Pile Reading: What is Shifting in Your Love Life Right Now?

Hello everyone!

I am glad that a lot of you could resonate with my last Pick-a-Pile reading. Today, I’m back with another post, focusing on what is shifting in your love life right now.

Take a moment, look at the three toys, and choose the pile number you feel most drawn towards.

Trust your intuition.
Take what resonates with you.
If you feel drawn to more than one pile, there may be a message for you in the other one too.

Read below for the interpretation.

Pile 1 (5 of swords, The Fool and Queen of Wands)

This pile tells me that you are coming out of a phase where there could have been frequent arguments and disagreements with your partner where each of you was trying to win over the other at all costs. With this card, it is important to understand that you do not have to try and win the argument because in hindsight you will realise both of you lose when these situations escalate. Some of you might have also gone through a breakup situation recently with this card popping up.

The Fool coming out as the second card of this deck signifies giving each other another chance and starting afresh or looking at your relationship from a different and new perspective. Maybe that is what is needed after the heavy energy surrounding the first card. The card stands for being open to new possibilities and experiences. You could be someone who has recently had a breakup and now starting new as well.

Queen of Wands shows me someone who is has a quiet confidence and abundance mindset. They are independent and do not chase. That is the energy which you need to imbibe in order to reach a better understanding with your partner or if in case you are single (which I think is a good possibility if you chose this pile) to attract a new partner who is more aligned with your life purpose and energy.

There is a clear movement in these cards from conflict and trying to prove a point to a calmer and more poised energy.

Pile 2 (Queen of Swords, 9 of Wands and 2 of Swords)

A heavy swords energy in this pile indicates that you or your partner could be air signs (ascendant or moon) who rely on their intellect and can be a bit impulsive. The Queen of Swords tells me you can be somebody who communicates clearly, to the point and refuses to chase or compromise. That could also be an energy that you are actively coming into as well if things have been different in the past. You refuse to be manipulated or gaslighted. Maybe that is something which you have experienced in the past with your current partner or previous relationships. I see you are now actively leaving that phase behind.

9 of Wands again shows me that you are now a lot more resilient than what you were before and will not budge come what may. You know your truth and see things clearly as daylight. You can be a bit defensive with this card but it is coming from a place of protecting yourself where you do not want to be hurt. You are avoiding being vulnerable at the moment.

2 of Swords tells me that there is some sort of a stalemate in your love life/ relationship at the moment where things feel a bit stuck. That can change in the coming days where you see some progress. There is an interesting progression in these three cards because you have reached a point where you know your boundaries and are much more resilient than before, but you are still figuring out what you actually want to do next. You know what you do not want anymore, but making a decision about the relationship itself may still feel difficult.

Pile 3 (The World, Ace of Swords and 5 of Wands)

With The World card coming up, I think a lot of you could have realised that the partner you are with is the one, gotten engaged, gotten married or recently met your future significant other. This is a card of fulfilment and in a love reading it usually means good things when it is surrounded by other positive cards. It can also show a shift from casual relationship to a committed and official setup.

Ace of Swords further amplifies the energy of the first card and shows me that you or your partner just had a realisation or a breakthrough moment. It is a card which comes up in a reading when clarity is achieved within a situation and a firm decision with fresh perspective is made. Maybe there was some fog or uncertainty regarding some situation which has finally been cleared and you see things clearly for what they are.

5 of wands coming up as a third card can indicate some potential internal conflict within yourself or with your partner in the coming days. When this card comes up in a reading, it is recommended that involved parties keep their ego in check and work as a team. This does not show a deep or long lasting conflict. In fact, with The World and Ace of Swords preceding it, I feel the focus is less on uncertainty about the relationship and more on adjusting to a new phase. There can be some ego clashes, disagreements or differences in approach as you both figure out how to navigate this change, but it does not take away from the clarity or fulfilment shown by the first two cards.

Thank you for stopping by! I hope this resonated with you. Wishing you all an amazing rest of the week!

u/Waste_Project_7864 — 1 month ago

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Pick a Pile Reading: What is Shifting in Your Love Life Right Now?

Hello everyone!

I am glad that a lot of you could resonate with my last Pick-a-Pile reading. Today, I’m back with another post, focusing on what is shifting in your love life right now.

Take a moment, look at the three toys, and choose the pile number you feel most drawn towards.

Trust your intuition.
Take what resonates with you.
If you feel drawn to more than one pile, there may be a message for you in the other one too.

Read below for the interpretation.

Pile 1 (5 of swords, The Fool and Queen of Wands)

There is a clear movement in these cards from conflict and trying to prove a point to a calmer and more poised energy.

Pile 2 (Queen of Swords, 9 of Wands and 2 of Swords)

Pile 3 (The World, Ace of Swords and 5 of Wands)

Thank you for stopping by! I hope this resonated with you. Wishing you all an amazing rest of the week!

u/Waste_Project_7864 — 1 month ago

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Pick a Pile Reading: What is Shifting in Your Love Life Right Now?

Hello everyone!

I am glad that a lot of you could resonate with my last Pick-a-Pile reading. Today, I’m back with another post, focusing on what is shifting in your love life right now.

Take a moment, look at the three toys, and choose the pile number you feel most drawn towards.

Trust your intuition.
Take what resonates with you.
If you feel drawn to more than one pile, there may be a message for you in the other one too.

Read below for the interpretation.

Pile 1 (5 of swords, The Fool and Queen of Wands)

There is a clear movement in these cards from conflict and trying to prove a point to a calmer and more poised energy.

Pile 2 (Queen of Swords, 9 of Wands and 2 of Swords)

Pile 3 (The World, Ace of Swords and 5 of Wands)

Thank you for stopping by! I hope this resonated with you. Wishing you all an amazing rest of the week!

u/Waste_Project_7864 — 1 month ago

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Understanding Ketu and its Conjunction with Other Grahas 🌘

After consuming Halahal against Uma's wishes, the poison generated as a by-product of the Samudra Manthan carried out to restore Lakshmi in the Universe, Mahadev proceeded to Kailash.

If he had not, we might not have had Rahu and Ketu as a part of our Navgraha, as you will know shortly.

After Uma and Mahadev, now named Neelkanth, left for their abode, Vishnu took charge of distributing 'Amrit', the ambrosia of life and immortality, amongst the Devas and Danavas with the hidden objective of siding with the former and deceiving the latter by not giving them even a drop.

Unlike the large-hearted and boon-bestowing Mahadev, Narayan had a different approach when it came to maintaining balance in the Universe.

However, the Danavas were not to be deceived so easily. They did not have much faith in Vishnu and felt uneasy when their only support in the holy trinity left.

To tempt their senses, Vishnu turned himself into an enchantress called Mohini, who offered to distribute the golden nectar as a neutral third party. Taken by her soft demeanour and delicate appearance, everyone present readily agreed. She then proceeded to start with the line of Devas and gave each of them part of the Amrit to drink and become eternal.

When this was going on, and everybody was looking intently at Mohini's beauty, wishing to win this extraordinary goddess over, Swarbhanu, a chief in Raja Bali's army, grew worried about Amrit being finished before his turn came.

He was tempted by Mohini all the same, but not foolish enough to not understand what divine play was going on. He decided to change his form, stand with the Devas and have a sip which he had rightfully earned.

He was successful in accomplishing the task just seconds before Surya and Chandra noticed him and alerted Mohini. Vishnu swiftly changed forms and activated his Sudarshan, the ultimate divine celestial weapon to exist and directed it at Swarbhanu.

What happened next surprised everyone present. Swarbhanu remained alive as two different parts, an upper body above the waist and the lower body.

With all the Danavas now terrified, their Kulguru Shukracharya accompanied the mutilated parts of Swarbhanu to Kailash to get justice. With Devatas in tow, Mahadev was narrated all that transpired and asked to bring justice and restore balance.

One of the few rare moments when Mahadev was called upon to fix something Narayan did.

Mahadev then changed Swarbhanu's course of life and gave him a special status as Rahu and Ketu in the Navgraha. Apart from this, he also blessed Shukracharya with Sanjeevani Vidya to compensate for the Amrit which his disciples were promised but never got (I will be discussing this later when I make a post on Venus, stay tuned!)

Today, wherever Rahu sits in a chart or the planets it is conjunct with signifies what a native desires, where they get their drive from and what they are meant to experience in abundance in the material world (mirroring Swarbhanu's desire for success and conquest), and wherever Ketu sits in a chart or the planets it is conjunct with depicts liberation, detachment and a state of apathy from those aspects (signifying a detached part of an enlightened Swarbhanu that came into existence after a process of separation from the former who now has a higher purpose in life after Shiva's resurrection).

Depending on how harsh or benefic the grahas are placed, the experience can become pleasant or something a native is forced to go through.

For example, a benefic Jupiter when placed with Ketu and creating a combination of denying marriage can eradicate the very desire to get married when it is forming a sanyas yog (other placements to be checked for the same).

Whereas a badly placed Venus with Ketu creating a similar yoga can signify bad relationship experiences that force a native to give up on love and remain unmarried. (Other placements to be checked, PLEASE DO NOT self-read)

I would like to point out that the above example is not a universal prediction for people who have their Jupiter or Venus conjunct Ketu. I am talking about a specific scenario when the yog for no marriage is present in a chart, and the way in which it can manifest.

Now, I will be discussing the flavour Ketu brings in a chart when it is conjunct with different Grahas. How the energies manifest in a particular person's life can be determined after looking at their chart as a composite of all the placements. Do keep in mind that no placement should be studied in isolation.

Ketu- Sun: Whenever the chaya graha is conjunct a luminary, it creates a Grahan Yoga/ Eclipse Yoga. With this placement, a native can feel under-confident and can face situations in life where they are really humbled, and their ego is bruised (Ketu detaching a person from what Surya signifies).

They can be naturally shy plus introvert, and these are the people who really struggle with self-worth issues, especially in their young age or early to mid twenties. On the contrary, if the Sign of Aries and the Ascendant are badly afflicted, such a native can have a huge ego and a misplaced sense of confidence, which makes them stand out in a not-so-good way.

In my last post, I discussed that the soul's purpose can be determined by the Sun's placement and with this conjunction, spirituality can be one of the major themes in a person's life that they have to work towards.

Ketu, being conjunct a natural significator for the father, the relationship with him can suffer, or there can be a distance created by factors that are not in their hands (father has a job abroad, father passing away during infancy, divorced parents, or any other situation which can be assessed better after studying the entire chart).

Ketu- Moon: With this placement, we see that a planet bringing Karma from our past life is now conjunct the planet which signifies nourishment, mother, and emotional balance, amongst other things.

Another combination for a grahan yoga, and such natives can be prone to depression, with the apparent reason or trigger being unknown (Ketu being a chaya graha and signifying things that can remain hidden). They might find themselves questioning the meaning of life and existence during the lowest points of their life. If the native's Ascendant, Mercury and sign of Gemini are badly afflicted, this placement can show some serious mental health issues that a person struggles with.

The relationship with mothers for these natives can be distant (this can manifest as owing to the mother being absent, them moving away for a career, a bad relationship with the mother herself or any other way as indicated by the overall chart). Mother herself can be spiritual with this placement.

Ketu- Jupiter: Excellent position for spiritual pursuits! Such natives understand the true meaning of life and do not believe in orthodox ways of serving God. Instead of going to a temple and worshipping traditionally, such a native can have a strong belief that serving humanity is the ultimate way to serve God and attain the purpose of life.

It makes one come in contact with teachers in life who can show them the right path (unless the sign of Sagittarius or 9th bhava is afflicted). They themselves can make for great spiritual guides for other people and help improve their lives. With this placement, a native can get an opportunity to make various spiritual and religious pilgrimages, and it can even show up in charts of people who visit a temple far away from their place every month or every year (For example, lots of people go for the Vaishno Devi trek once a year every calendar year).

Ketu- Venus: Now, we see the two planets with entirely different characteristics come together. While Venus wants luxury, wealth, progeny and love, Ketu wants to detach from everything and ascend to a higher plane of existence. These two grahas coming together is seldom a pretty sight and can lead to issues with everything that Venus signifies. This usually leads to detachment, aloofness and issues in a person's married life as the basic flavour of Ketu is to want to liberate and detach itself from where and with whom it sits in a person's horoscope. In certain cases, it can lead to a breakup of a relationship before the native finally marries as well.

The best motto for a native with this placement is 'Simple life, high thinking'. It's worth mentioning that how this energy manifests also depends on what is happening in the 1st and 7th houses of a native in both the birth chart and Navamsa.

Ketu- Mercury: This conjunction can create challenges with education and learning (especially with Sun being present with these planets, the probability of which is quite high), and such people have difficulty expressing and communicating and are often misunderstood. It can make somebody's speech harsh if there is more malefic influence than benefic, or it can make the speech spiritual if there's a pleasant influence on the second house and its lord.

With both Mercury and Ketu being signified by Ganesha, worship of the deity will remove hurdles and obstacles being faced in education and learning. Since Ganesha's arrival in Hindu mythology marked the return of prosperity, this conjunction is not that malefic, and Ketu goes comparatively easier on Mercury as compared to the other grahas, with a native being able to prosper, especially after the age of 35.

Ketu- Mars: Ketu Vata Mangal is what most people learning astrology have heard at least once. Both being the co-lords of the sign of Scorpio bring a similar energy to the bhava where this conjunction is present. Mars is comfortable being conjunct Ketu, and this can be one of the better Ketu partnerships with another graha for a native to have, especially in the 8th or 12th house.

In an overall better dignity, such a person can cut their competition and do well in competitive exams and win over the opponent. On another note, this placement can make somebody distant from their brothers, and they may get into road rage incidents arising from reckless behaviour or illogical fights with misplaced anger and zeal to win.

Ketu- Saturn: Both these planets are extremely karmic in nature and show what we bring in from our past lives to this one. This often shows problems at one’s workplace (Saturn being the original tenth lord), and a person can feel detached from a conventional 9-5 job set-up. The native with this placement can go through an intense karmic upheaval in their life, where they can feel lost and isolated initially, but it can also lead to immense spiritual growth and maturity with time.

When this conjunction becomes afflicted, such people can be prone to being the target of black magic done on them, or they can approach a bogus guru who promises to bring their lover back using spells and other unethical shortcuts. When this combination is placed in an overall benefic placement, such natives can become good at occult science themselves, and the intuition comes to them naturally.

Generally, when the dasha of a malefic graha starts, the results can be a mixed bag depending on how it is placed in one's chart. However, with Ketu, I have seen it teach harsh lessons to almost everyone. It helps liberate and purify the soul, but that rarely comes without getting burnt and transformed first. To further understand the flavour of Ketu in your individual chart, it is important to look at the sign it is sitting in, the nakshatra placement, degree and its position in the Navamsa as well.

Hope this made for an interesting read, and I wish you a good rest of the day!

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The Sign in Your 7th House & Your Spouse's Personality, Appearance + Marriage (Part 2)

As I mentioned in the last post of this series covering the first 4 ascendants, one of the first things I learned while studying Jyotish years ago is that the personality of people related to you and the relationship you have with them (mother, father, siblings, spouse, etc.) cannot be determined by just one placement. People are layered and multi-faceted, which makes every individual unique from the other. Signs, Planets, Degrees, and Houses bring a lot of flavor, which contributes to their unique characteristics and traits.

Everyone, be it an expert or a beginner, can quickly locate their 7th house sign if they know the basics and can read a chart!

I have already done Part 1 of this series HERE.

Leo Ascendant/ Sign of Aquarius in the 7th House: For a Leo Ascendant, the original 11th house is being connected to the 7th. Being ruled by Rahu and Saturn, the partner can be independent, inventive and appear eccentric to some. Since Rahu brings illusions, there can be a few things which a Leo Ascendant discovers post marriage that they were unaware of in their partner. How drastic or pleasant the discovery is depends on the overall chart conditions.

Leo Ascendants usually give more emotionally in the marriage than what they receive. Marriage can also unlock networking and professional gains for Leos, with their network circle becoming more supportive after marriage.

Appearance wise, the spouse of the native is taller than average and has a lean body type. The males can usually have some feminine features, like a wider derriere, while females can have big, strong hands. This is a hypothetical example, but there is usually something or the other that stands out. They can have sharp features and a chiselled face.

Virgo Ascendant/ Sign of Pisces in the 7th House: For a Virgo native, the original 12th house (Pisces) is being connected to the 7th, bringing the significations of that house into their married life. One of the biggest mismatches for this pair can be their bedroom life. Virgos are symbolised by a 'virgin' or 'maiden' (regardless of gender) and may have a hard time understanding or fulfilling their partner's needs, as the latter can have a relatively higher drive. Pisces and the 12th house are associated with physical pleasures. Being a water sign, Pisceans tend to be dreamy and operate less on logic, which can naturally deter the grounded and analytical Virgo native.

On the brighter side, marriage can take these people abroad or unlock opportunities for travel if the rest of the chart supports it.

Appearance wise, the eyes are one of the key features of Piscean people. They tend to be deep, empathetic, watery and often fish-shaped or almond-shaped, and can be large in size. Their hands and feet can be small and dainty unless there is some affliction to the 7th house or Jupiter itself. They also tend to have elegant movements and seem to 'flow' while walking.

Libra Ascendant/ Sign of Aries in the 7th House: For a Libra native, the original 1st house is being connected to their 7th. While the native is all about other people, mingling, socialising and maintaining a balanced personality, their partner is all about themselves, fiery and advocates individualism. As they say, opposites attract, and that is exactly what happens when this Venus-Mars duo exchange paths. The union can be fulfilling for both individuals as the original karakas for the spouses sit opposite each other. There is a natural attraction and chemistry between the couple right from the start.

A Libra feels naturally inspired to start new things once the 7th house containing Aries, the first sign, gets activated for them.

Appearance wise, being a fire sign, the spouse has prominent features and have thick brows (unless Mars is in a tense state) and broad shoulders with an athletic stature. The complexion can have a reddish hue or warmer tone, and they can have a scar or mole on their forehead. They look extremely confident and sure of themselves.

Scorpio Ascendant/ Sign of Taurus in the 7th House: For Scorpios, the original 2nd house (Taurus) as per the Kaal Purush Kundali is being connected to the 7th house. This shows that financial security is one of the key traits they look for while choosing a partner, and they also tend to value their partner and relationship deeply. Their financial status can enhance post marriage either due to their spouse or through their own efforts, depending on how the rest of their chart looks.

The native's spouse is strong, silent and highly dependable. They have a grounded energy to them and rarely lose their temper. However, when they do on rare occasions, don't try to fight back. Have you seen a bull charging at somebody in full anger? Trying to answer back seldom helps. They can be pretty stubborn.

Appearance wise, the men with Taurean influence tend to be really masculine looking, with a thick neck and muscular or stout frame. I haven't come across many lean Taureans. Women tend to have a softer, feminine face with a boxy or rectangular body frame.

Stay tuned for the third and final part of this article!

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u/Waste_Project_7864 — 2 months ago

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The Sign in Your 7th House & Your Spouse's Personality, Appearance + Marriage (Part 2)

Everyone, be it an expert or a beginner, can quickly locate their 7th house sign if they know the basics and can read a chart!

On the brighter side, marriage can take these people abroad or unlock opportunities for travel if the rest of the chart supports it.

A Libra feels naturally inspired to start new things once the 7th house containing Aries, the first sign, gets activated for them.

Stay tuned for the third and final part of this article!

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u/Waste_Project_7864 — 2 months ago

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The Sign in Your 7th House & Your Spouse's Personality, Appearance + Marriage (Part 2)

Everyone, be it an expert or a beginner, can quickly locate their 7th house sign if they know the basics and can read a chart!

I have already done Part 1 of this series HERE.

On the brighter side, marriage can take these people abroad or unlock opportunities for travel if the rest of the chart supports it.

A Libra feels naturally inspired to start new things once the 7th house containing Aries, the first sign, gets activated for them.

Stay tuned for the third and final part of this article!

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u/Waste_Project_7864 — 2 months ago

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