Case Studies- Problems In Profession

The professional prospects of a person are ruled by the interplay of planets becoming primary and secondary determinants, their placement in a house/sign, their strength, the influence of other planets over them and the operating planetary periods.

The lords of the tenth and the second houses are considered as the primary determinants for analyzing the professional affairs.  In case there is no mooltrikona sign in both the tenth and second houses, then the lord of the first house is considered as the prime determinants.

The planets placed in the tenth and second houses become secondary determinants for analyzing professional affairs.  The planets influencing the tenth and second houses or their lords by way, of close aspects and/or conjunctions act as supplementary secondary determinants for analyzing professional affairs.

The setbacks in professional matters are caused :

(1)    When the prime determinants and secondary determinants ruling professional matters are weak.

(2)    When the prime determinants of professional affairs are badly placed.

(3)    Significator of social status being weak or badly placed and/or afflicted by the most malefic or a functional malefic planet.

(4) The close influence of the functional malefic planets or the most malefic planet on the prime and secondary determinants.

We shall now take up case studies of prasnas indicating the malefic influences exerted by the planetary configurations on the determinants of professional affairs.  The case studies include the charts where problems arose due to operation of the sub periods of the afflicted planets in the prasnas and the case studies where problems arose due to the stationary or slow moving transit influences and were short lived.  The case studies also include charts where professional setbacks were averted with the help of the performance of astrological remedial measures.

Prasna 20th Dec., 1996, 0830 Hrs   (Click here to see chart)
The sign Sagittarius rises in the ascendant.  The Moon, Rahu and Ketu are functional malefic planets in this prasna.  Venus is badly placed in the chart and is weak.  Mars is weak as it is in the state of infancy.  Venus, ruling the house of income, is closely afflicted in this chart due to the close aspect of the functional malefic, Ketu.  Jupiter is weak as it is in the state of old age.  As per prasna, the sub period of Jupiter in the main period of Ketu was in progress.  Since Ketu is afflicting the badly placed lord of the house of income, the native was suffering on account of lack of earnings since the inception of the main period of Ketu.  Besides the problem of income, the lord of the fifth house is weak and the fifth house is occupied by the most malefic planet, the Moon.  The native was also seriously concerned about the health and studies of his two sons.  The native was advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.  The performance of astral remedies opened new avenues for the native in his import business within a period of four months.

Prasna 13th Nov., 1996, 1019Hrs   (Click here to see chart)
The sign,  Sagittarius rises in the ascendant.  The Moon, Rahu and Ketu are functional malefic planets in this prasna.  The planets, the Moon and Mercury, are badly placed in the chart and are, hence, weak.  The Sun is in its sign of debilitation.  Rahu-Ketu axis is near the most effective points of the houses and afflicts all the houses occupied and aspected.  As per prasna, the sub period of the Moon in the main period of Mercury was running.  The priority of the native was to seek an overseas assignment which was not possible inspite of persistent efforts due to the weakness of the planets.  The other weak planet, the Sun, deprived the native of the happiness from father and loss of inheritance.  The good placement of Jupiter in the ascendant and Venus in the tenth house, though weak due to debilitation, made the native a chartered accountant and the well placed Saturn explains his persistent efforts.  The afflictions of Rahu and Ketu, bad placement of the Moon  ruling the easy gains and the weakness of the lord of the tenth house, posed all round problems to the native.  For generating prosperity, the native was advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.

Prasna 30thApril, 1995, 1728Hrs   (Click here to see chart)
The sign Virgo rises in the ascendant and the planets, the Sun, Saturn, Mars, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.  Saturn is placed in its own mooltrikona sign.  It protects its own house containing its own mooltrikona sign, that is, the sixth house, but it afflicts the houses closely aspected by it.  Mercury is weak as it is in the state of infancy.  Mars is near the most effective point of the house of its placement and afflicts all the houses occupied and aspected.  The Moon is placed in the eighth house but aspects the most effective point of the second house and promotes the same.  Rahu and Ketu do not cause close afflictions in this chart.  Jupiter is well placed.  Venus, ruling the house of status, is exalted and well placed.  Venus throws light on the status of the querent.  The querent was an executive engineer.  As per prasna, the sub period of Mercury in the main period of Venus was in operation.  As the sub period lord was well placed and unafflicted, though weak, we have to consider other transit afflictions to identify the anxiety of the querent.  The forthcoming conjunction of the most malefic planet, Mars, to the most effective point of the eleventh house and its affliction to the second, fifth and sixth houses and Saturn may cause concern.  As Saturn is placed in its own mooltrikona sign, no damage was seen due to any dispute.   The fast movement of Mars was likely to clear the transit influence within a week's time and no permanent harm was seen.  The native was advised to exercise control over his temper and speech for one week as Mars' aspect to the most effective point of the second house, ruling speech, could have caused problems for the native. The native was also advised propitiatory astral remedies for Mars in the form of morning prayers for ten minutes.  As under the malefic influence of Mars people get harmed due to impulsive behaviour and haste, the morning prayers help them to control these negative traits during the day, effectively.

Prasna 26th August, 1996, 1440Hrs   (Click here to see chart)
The sign, Sagittarius, rises in the ascendant.  The Moon, Rahu and Ketu are functional malefic planets in this prasna.  No planet is badly placed in the chart.  There is a minor affliction to the most effective points of the second house by the most malefic planet, the Moon.  The lord of the ascendant, Jupiter, and the lord of the tenth house, Mercury, are well placed in their own mooltrikona signs.  The native was an air  hostess and had taken retirement.

The lord of the fifth house is placed in the seventh house in close conjunction with Venus which resulted in a love marriage which was continuing happily.  The lord of the house of fortune is well placed in the chart.   The native was enjoying good life but due to the mild affliction to the most effective point of the second house, felt slightly less confident about the continuance of the current status and wanted to know if she should venture into something to pass time and also be of use if there is some problem at some later stage in life.  The native was advised that there is no possibility of her apprehensions becoming true and she should enjoy life.  She was advised propitiatory remedial measure for the Moon in the form of offering fresh pot of water to the the birds daily in the morning.

Prasna 24th Oct., 1994, 1420Hrs   (Click here to see chart)
The sign Capricorn rises in the ascendant.  The planets, the Sun, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu are functional malefic planets in this Prasna.  No planet is badly placed in the chart.  The Moon is weak as it is in the state of old age.  Mercury is weak as it is in the state of infancy.  Jupiter is near the most effective point of the tenth house and afflicts the same and the houses aspected.   Rahu and Ketu closely afflict the lord of the tenth house, Venus.  The affliction of the lord of the tenth house and the affliction of the most effective point of the tenth house created deep business problems for the native.  The native was unable to recover the cost of his operations and started incurring huge losses.  As per prasna, the sub period of Saturn was running in the main period of debilitated Mars.  In view of the strong position of Saturn in the prasna, the native was advised that ultimately no permanent harm was seen to his status.  However, in view of the afflictions in the chart, the native was advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.

Prasna 18th Sep., 1996, 1705Hrs   (Click here to see chart)
The sign Aquarius rises in the ascendant and the planets Mercury, the Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.  The planets, Mars, Venus, the Sun, Mercury and Rahu are badly placed in the chart and are, hence weak.  Mercury and the Sun are weak as they are in the state of infancy.  The planets, the Sun and Mars, are afflicted in this chart.  As per prasna, the sub period of Mercury in the main period of Saturn was in operation.  The weakness of the majority of planets, affliction to the Sun, and the affliction to the most effective point of the tenth house by the functional malefic planet, the Moon, could not bless the native with a good job inspite of the good placement of Saturn and Jupiter in the chart.  The native was advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.

Prasna 20th Oct., 1994, 1520Hrs   (Click here to see chart)
The sign Aquarius rises in the ascendant and the planets Mercury, the Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.  Mars is badly placed in the chart and is, hence, weak.  The functional malefic planet, the Moon, is on the most effective point of the house of its placement and afflicts the houses occupied and aspected.   The Sun is closely afflicted in this chart due to the close conjunction of the functional malefic, Mercury.  The planets Jupiter, Venus and Saturn are well placed in the chart but the affliction to the most effective point of the ninth house weakens their position to do good.  As per prasna, the sub period of Mercury was running in the main period of Ketu.  Since Mercury being the most malefic planet was afflicting the Sun, the native was worried about relations with his employer and promotion giving rise in status;and also about the ill health of his wife.  The native was advised that he could expect a promotion in the following sub period of Venus in its own main period as it is well placed and well influenced in the chart.  The native was advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.  The native was blessed with a promotion in the beginning of the sub period of Venus.

Prasna 10th Jan., 1995, 0800Hrs   (Click here to see chart)
The sign Capricorn rises in the ascendant and the planets Jupiter, the Sun, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.  The functional malefic planets do not form close conjunctions or aspects in the nativity.

The planets Mars and the Sun are badly placed and are weak.  Venus is weak as it is in its sign of debilitation in both navamsa and dasamsa.   Therefore, the presence of Rahu in the tenth house, ruled by Venus, caused some tension to the native for his manipulative activities pertaining to the sub period of Rahu.

As per prasna, the sub period of Saturn was running in the main period of Ketu.  As the sub period lord was strongly well placed in the chart, no harm was seen and the native was advised accordingly.

However, to relieve him of his tension, he was advised propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planet, Rahu, and for strengthening the functional benefic planets, he was advised to wear a KAVACH in an auspicious time.

Prasna 20th March, 1997, 0855Hrs   (Click here to see chart)
The sign Aries rises in the ascendant and the planets Mercury, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. The planets, Mars, Venus, the Sun, Saturn, Mercury, Rahu and Ketu are badly placed.

Jupiter is weak as it is in its sign of debilitation.  The only well placed and unafflicted planet is the Moon.  The functional malefic planet, Mercury, severely afflicts Saturn, ruling the house of income.

Venus and the Sun are closely afflicted in this chart due to the close conjunction and aspect of the functional malefics Ketu and Rahu, respectively.  The lords of the fifth, seventh and eleventh houses were badly placed and afflicted.

The native was experiencing problems with regard to the educational prospects of his son in a foreign country, his income, disputes with his employer and the health of his wife.  As per prasna, the sub period of the Sun was in operation.

The native was advised that improvement in the circumstances would be slow but to reduce tension he was advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.

Prasna 28th July, 1996, 2100  Hrs   (Click here to see chart)
The sign Aquarius rises in the ascendant and the planets Mercury, the Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.  The Sun, Mercury and Rahu are badly placed in the chart and are, hence, weak.  The functional malefic planet, the Moon, closely afflicts Jupiter.  Rahu and Ketu are involved in conjunctions and aspects.  The extent of their afflictions to the planets is very mild but to the most effective point of the houses occupied and aspected is very severe.

As per prasna, the sub period of the Moon was in operation in the main period of Venus.  Due to the close afflicting influence of the Moon on Jupiter, ruling income, the native was having serious difference of opinion with his employer and was thinking of venturing into a business of his own.  Seeing the afflictions in the chart and placement of the lord of the seventh house ruling partnerships, in the house of disputes, he was advised to continue in service.

However, to remove the difficulties in the way of income and relationship with his employer, the native was advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.

Prasna 6th May, 1997, 1420 Hrs   (Click here to see chart)
The sign Leo rises in the ascendant. The Moon, Rahu and Ketu are functional malefic planets in this prasna.  Jupiter, Saturn and Ketu are badly placed in the chart and are, hence, weak.  Venus is closely afflicted in this chart due to the close aspect of the functional malefic Rahu.  The native was mentally upset because of the marital relationship and failure of his efforts towards earning money through journalism.

Mental peace is governed by the fifth house, whose lord, Jupiter, is badly placed in the chart and is, hence, weak. The marital affairs are governed by the lord of the seventh house, the lord of which is badly placed.

Venus ruling his enterprising nature ruling the house of communications, is placed in the tenth house ruling profession and as stated above, is closely afflicted in this chart due to the close aspect of the functional malefic, Rahu.  As per prasna, the sub period of afflicted Venus was in progress in its own main period.

The native was advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.

Prasna 6th May, 1997, 2000 Hrs   (Click here to see chart)
The sign Scorpio rises in the ascendant and the planets  Mars, Venus, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.   The Moon, the Sun and Mercury are badly placed in the chart and are, hence, weak.  Rahu-Ketu axis is near the most effective points of the houses and afflicts all the houses occupied and aspected.  Rahu closely aspects weak Venus and afflicts the same.  As per prasna, the sub period of Rahu in the main period of Venus was in operation.  The placement of the lords of the ninth, tenth and eleventh houses in the house of disputes and the placement of the lord of the house of disputes in the tenth house turned the professional prospects of the native to routine, ordinary jobs and involved disputes whenever he entered any partnership.  The good placement of the lords of the fourth and second houses conferred good skills on the native because of which many persons were tempted to finance his projects and to work in partnership.  Each time, the partnership failed and the financiers earned, the native had to leave the business to the partners due to shortage of funds with him.  The operating sub period lord, Rahu, was again indicative of losses as it is afflicting Venus which impelled the native to seek astral consultation.  The native was advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.  The native was also advised to make a new initiative in the sub period of the lord of the second house, Jupiter, and till then he was advised to continue to serve with his present employer.

Prasna 12th Dec., 1996, 0725 Hrs   (Click here to see chart)
The sign Sagittarius rises in the ascendant and the planets, the Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.  The Sun is badly placed in the chart and is, hence, weak.  Venus, Mars and Jupiter are in the state of old age in the chart and are, hence, weak.

The most malefic planet, the Moon, closely afflicts the lord of the tenth house, Mercury.  As per prasna, the sub period of Venus in the main period of Venus was in operation.  Rahu and Ketu do not cause close afflictions in the chart.  As the sub period lord was not indicative of any trouble with regard to professional matters, the professional problem was perceived to be the transit passage of the most malefic planet over the lord of the tenth house.

The native was advised that the problem was short lived and the native's job will be done.  To ward off the evil of the most malefic planet, the native was advised astral remedies.

Prasna 7th Feb., 1996, 1242 Hrs   (Click here to see chart)
The sign Taurus rises in the ascendant and the planets Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.  Jupiter and Mercury are badly placed in the chart and are, hence, weak.   The lord of the fourth house, the Sun, is closely afflicted by the aspect of Rahu.  Mars, Mercury and Saturn are weak, as they are in the state of old age.

The Moon is weak as it is in its sign of debilitation in navamsa.  The most malefic planet, Jupiter, closely afflicts the most effective point of the twelfth, second and fourth houses.

The closest afflictions in the chart were of the most malefic planet to the most effective point of the second house and of Rahu to the Sun.

The afflictions pointed out a threat to the status of the person.  The native was dismissed from service within February, 1996 itself.

Prasna 29th Jan., 1995, 1435 Hrs   (Click here to see chart)
The sign Gemini rises in the ascendant and the planets Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.  The planets Jupiter,  Venus, the Sun and Mercury are badly placed in the chart and are hence, weak.  Venus and Mercury are additionally weak as they are in the state of old age.   The Moon is weak as it is in its sign of debilitation in navamsa.

The functional malefic planet, Rahu, closely afflicts the lord of the ninth house placed in the ninth house, itself.  As per prasna, the sub period of Mercury in the main period of Venus was in operation, which indicated the mental peace of the native was disturbed on account of disputes and obstructions and as the Moon is weak, even professional matters may be involved.  The cause of mental disturbance was found  to be some departmental enquiry pertaining to the sub period of Jupiter in the main period of Venus.

The native was advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.  The native, who was facing suspension since November, 1993, was reinstated in December, 1995, with the help of the astral remedies in the sub period of Mercury itself.

Prasna 14th May, 1995, 1152 Hrs   (Click here to see chart)
The sign Cancer rises in the ascendant and the planets Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.  The most malefic planet, Saturn, is in its own mooltrikona sign but afflicts the most effective points of the tenth, second and fifth houses.

Mercury is closely afflicted in this chart due to the close aspect of the functional malefic, Jupiter.  Rahu and Ketu do not cause close afflictions in the chart.  Venus is weak, as it is in the state of infancy.  As per prasna, the sub period of Jupiter in its own main period was running.

As Jupiter is afflicting Mercury, ruling the house of initiatives, the native was involved in a setback in his business due to disputes ever since the sub period of Jupiter started.

To bring him out of trouble, the native was advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.