Basics of Astrology
What is Astrology!
Astrology means, the study of celestial bodies and their influence on human affairs and social events. The study of “Astrology” is based on 9 Planets (Grahas), 27 Stars (Nakshatras) and 12 Zodiac Signs (Rashis).
9 Planets (Grahas):
Sun(Ravi), Moon(Chandra), Mars(Kuja), Mercury(Bhuda), Jupiter(Guru), Venus(Shukra), Saturn(Shani), Rahu and Ketu.
27 Stars (Nakshatras):
Starts from Ashwini, Bharani, Krithika, Rohini, Mrigasira, Arudra, Punarvasu, Pushyami, Ashlesha, Magha, Pubba, Uttara, Hastha, Chitta, Swathi, Vishaka, Anuradha, Jyestha, Moola, Poorvahada, Uttarashada, Sravanam, Dhanista, Shatabisham, Poorvabhadra, Uttarabhadra and ends with Revathi.
12 Zodiac Signs (Rashis):
Aries(Mesha), Taurus(Vrishaba), Gemini(Mithuna), Cancer(Karkataka), Leo(Simha), Virgo(Kanya), Libra(Thula), Scorpio(Vrischika), Saggittarius(Dhanus), Capricaorn(Makaram), Aquarius(Kumbha), Pisces(Meena)
Nature and Characteristics of Planets: (In Brief)
SUN: Self -respect, Executive ability, Father, Harsh behaviour, Eye diseases, Ruling the Society, Red colour, Ruby, Soul etc
MOON: Mother, Intelligence, Silver, Blood, White colour, Journey, Thoughts, Mind, Liquids, Peal, Flowers, Milk, Tuberculosis, Cold, Pregnancy, Inner Stomach, Organs, Glands etc
MARS: Brother, Battlefield, Relatives, Non-Veg, Spices, Goldsmith, Thief, Muscular Strength, Machines, Steadiness, Sadistic, Discouraging others, Quarrelsome, Coral, Blood Red colour etc.
MERCURY: Speech, Education, Intellect, Friend, Mathematics, Business, Philosophy, Astrology, Vedam, Scholar, Green colour, Emerald, Judgement, Pilgrimage, Marketing etc.
JUPITER: Knowledge of Vedas, Master, Traditional education, Money, Gold, Fame, Banks, Law, Yellow Sapphire, Literature, Son, Charity, Research, Self –confidence, Yellow colour etc
VENUS: Ladies, Luxurious, Vehicles, Ornaments, Lust, Amusements, Black hair, White colour, Elephant, Flowers, Bed comforts, Romance, Rich Food, Private Organs, Diamond etc
SATURN: Longevity, Danger, Deceitful, Dirty clothes, Labour, Poverty, Iron, Agriculture, Miser, Buffalo, Saint, Oils, Til, Black colour and objectives, Sins, Cruelty, Rheumatism, Skin etc.
RAHU: Stool Diseases, Lie, Grand Father(father side), Witch love, Schedule caste, Disease of bile and Phlegm, Reverse Movement, Snakes, Sad, Roaming, Old age, Foreign travel etc
KETU: Triangle Face, Sharp sight, Fast driving, Quick changes, Independent, Computers, Moksha Karaka, Mad behaviour, Reforms Societies, Instant Decision etc
TO READ BIRTH CHART:
To read birth chart, at first find out the Ascendant (Lagna), from there count it as 1st House, then 2nd House, till 12th House. (For prediction purpose consult expert Astrologer)
NATURE OF HOUSES:
1st House: Body, Organs, Comforts and Discomforts, Native place, Fame, Honor, Skin, Ignorance, Theft, Healthy, Sleep, Pride, Life, Dreams, Old age, Intelligence etc.
2nd House: Speech, Money, Believing God, Nails, Maintenance, Eye, Cultured, Family, Selling and Buying, Obedience, Nose, Stable Mind, Journeys, Anger, Efforts to acquire Money etc.
3rd House: Dare, Younger brother and Sister, Ornaments, Servant Maids, Body strength, Self-duty, Good vehicle, Short Journeys, Written articles, Fickleness, Ears, War, Feet, Soldiers etc.
4th House: Education, House, Journey, Mother, Relatives, Friends, Caste, Trustworthy, Perfumes, Victory, Swetting, Land, Gardens, Maternal relatives, Handling money, etc.
5th House: Children, Good Nature, Education, Satisfying wants, Friendship, Noble thoughts, Knowledge in Music, Inherited Minister ship, Speculation, Journalism, Mind, etc.
6th House: Getting war, Wealth on account of Conflict, Begging, Enemy’s Joy, Evil deed, Insult, Untimely intake of food, Poison, Imprisonment, Diabetics, Service, Theft, Tonsils, etc
7th House: Marriage, Life Partner, Opponet, Beloved, Business, Business Partner, Loss of Wife, Victory, Break in Journey, Stupidity, Sperm, Private Parts, Conquering Enimies, Adopted Son, Foreign Country, Secret Affairs, Theft, Charity etc
8th House: Longevity, Comfort, Property through relatives after their death, Life Insurance, Sorrow Face, Death cause, Danger, Struggle for food, Laziness, Punishment, Loss of Money, inheritance, accidents etc.
9th House: Charity, Duty, Pilgrimage, Service, Honors through Education, Holy Bath, Father’s Property, Handling Money, Long Journey, Coronation Room, Preaching Vedic Duties, etc.
10th House: Business, Government Houses, Teacher, Influence in Government, Intelligence, Gazetted Status, Thighs, Teacher, Comfortable life, Rejection, Government House etc.
11th House: All types of Profits and Income, Elder Brother, Knees, Minister ship, Female Property, Profits through Father-in-law, Lucky, Success, Fond of Gems, Own Property etc.
12th House: Court Cases, Jails, Disturbance in Sleep, Investments, Mental Distress, Feet, Fear of Enemies, Clearing Debts, Imprisonment, Lack of self comfort, Foreign travel, Loss of Wife, Loss of Authority, Losses in Business etc.