Anurag Sharma
People are often curious at the beginning of their astrological quest, or even otherwise, without there being a quest, to know something of the various facets pertaining to their ‘chart’; in other words, they wish to evaluate the basic propensities pertaining to their Lagnas and their Rashi/ Lagna Kundalis. Also, the Chandra Lagna itself and Gochar furnish other popular areas of curiosity. This is a cursory look at these factors to quell some of this basic curiosity and perhaps in turn to fuel a bit more of it, so that the search may take one to higher ground. Vicious circle isn’t it.
Mesha/ Aries Lagna: The head of the Kalapurusha. The Royal sign. Ruled by the fiery Mars, lording the 8th House also. Sudden changes in life are implicit but would also depend on the placement of the 8th co-Lord Ketu. Yes, Ketu also lords Scorpio. Jupiter is also a good planet, ruling Bhagya and foreign travel. Red Coral can be worn. So can the Ruby, indicative of Surya, the 5th Lord of the future of the Jatak. Jupiter’s Pushyaraga/ Pukhraj can also be worn. Avoid Diamond as Shukra is a Maraka for the Lagna and avoid any of these Ratnas given above if the planets indicated are placed in strength in the 3rd or 6th Houses from the Arudha Lagna. Unless you want to give everything up and head to the forest! Emerald, generally no no, as Budh is a functional malefic, being the 3rd and 6th Lord for all you fiery, headstrong and ambitious folk.
Vrishabh/ Taurus Lagna: The pleasure loving. Ruled by Shukra, who also rules the 6th House of enemies. Diamond can be worn save for the conditions laid down in Aries above. Shani is the Yogakaraka but also the Badhak Lord. Devi worship might become important to get over the struggle which appears destined. Blue Sapphire is possible but I do not recommend this stone ever. If you want to appease Lord Shani, do it differently. Emerald is a good choice as Mercury rules the 2nd and 5th. Eloquence can be aplenty if this Graha is well placed. Quite conservative and focused on finances. The sturdy and powerful Bull. Avoid Pukhraj unless Rahu is placed in the 9th House. Likewise for the pearl as the Moon is the functionally malefic 3rd Lord of the chart.
Mithun/ Gemini Lagna: Communication, writing, information and Mercurial worlds are dominant. Governed by Mercury. Mercury also rules the 4th House and, please, it does NOT carry the Kendradhipati Dosha. Just like you can’t blame yourself for owning your personality (at least not usually, I hope), please afford the same privilege to Budh. Guru is the Badhak, so if it is not afflicted and is well-placed, obstacles that come from the Badhak shall not come. Mars is a bad planet and Red Coral is best avoided. Emerald is safe. Venus is also a good planet, ruling the 5th: a Lakshmi Sthana and the basically neutral 12th House. Diamond is also a fair possibility. Take care of that nervous system. Even if Mars signifies it, it is your own nervous system and in the Dasha of Budh guard against excessive thought. Shani-Surya Yoga in a Dusthana can give an astounding Vipreeta Raja Yoga at times.
Karka/ Cancer Lagna: Receptive, like Chandra who lords the Lagna. The pearl is a good gem to wear. Mars is a Yogakaraka and can give rise on its own. It can also give Vipreeta Raja Yoga if placed in a Dusthana or afflicted but the significations of conjoining planet will be stressed. Shukra is the Badhak and is also a functional malefic. Guru lords the Bhagya but also the 6th House, therefore it is a mixed planet for this Lagna. Rahu is the 8th Lord and can become even more diabolical in this Lagna. Shani is equally problematic except if it is placed in Lagna where it gives Simhasan Yoga. It will give rise. As in Lagna it will be in Marana Karaka Sthana and will damage the 7th and 8th Houses, which it lords. Therefore, people with this placement can experience difficulties in marriage or in getting married.
Simha/ Leo Lagna: Another royal sign. Ruled by the Sun itself. Pride, authority, inability to ask for favours. Ruby can be worn. Jupiter lords the 5th but also the 8th. The Dasha of Guru can transform life. Mars is again Yogakaraka but also the Badhak. As it rules the 9th House, there may be conflict and struggle at the level of luck. Surya/ Shiva must be propitiated. This can work for lawyers as they thrive on conflict and litigation. Still, it might be a good idea to ease one’s own life path. Even lawyers are entitled to that. The Moon is the 12th Lord and if afflicted or if it is an Amavasya birth, the mind can become vulnerable to acute suffering. Mercury, though malefic is like Kubera for the chart and can bring wealth if associated with the Arudha Lagna. Shani is malefic for the Lagna.
Virgo/ Kanya Lagna: Mercury again. The plea of the whole world is, perfection is alright to strive for, but is not to be found in existence. So, do keep that in mind. Very finicky. Emerald is again a good idea and Venus is a good planet, so the diamond is also a good gem. Saturn is a mixed planet as it lords the 5th and 6th but Rahu, lording Kumbha is the malefic 6th Lord. Mars is the most malefic planet and can bring adversity in its Dasha unless well placed in Vipreeta Raja Yoga. In Lagna, it can bring fiery issues. There is this film called Anger Management.
Tula/ Libra Lagna: Private sector, social focus, love, attraction and other areas ruled by Shukra. Shukra is also the 8th Lord so the potential for changes in life is implicit. Jupiter is a functional malefic so the gemstone should not be lightly worn. Shani is Yogakaraka and can bring rise on its own. In a Dusthana it can give Vipreeta Raja Yoga. Mercury rules Bhagya so emerald is also a good choice but avoidable for the newly married, always. Avoid the red coral as Mars is Maraka.
Vrishchik/ Scorpio Lagna: Lorded by both Mars and Ketu. Guru is very auspicious, ruling the 2nd and the 5th Houses. Mercury is a functional malefic. Shani remains a malefic. Venus is a Maraka. Sun is a good planet, ruling Karma. The Moon is also a benefic for the Lagna, ruling luck itself. The pearl, Ruby and Red Coral can be choices for this Lagna. These people can be pre-disposed to research and occult study and the Guru-Mangal Yoga can be especially fruitful.
Dhanu/ Sagittarius Lagna: Lorded by Guru. Pushyaraga is an automatic choice. Mars is also a good choice, being the 5th Lord. The sign rules teachers, lawyers and finance professionals. The Sun rules Bhagya and the Ruby is a good choice along with the red coral. Mercury is a Badhak planet and also carries the Kendradhipati Dosha; if it is afflicted, it can cause trouble. Shukra is also a functional malefic lording the 6th and the 11th Houses and can punish.
Makar/ Capricorn Lagna: Lorded by Shani. Pragmatic and practical people, good with managerial and functional aspects of life. Venus is the Yogakaraka and diamond is a good choice. Jupiter is a malefic for this Lagna. Mercury, though the 6th Lord is also the 9th Lord and is a bit of a mixed planet. Mars is not bad as it gets exalted in the Lagna and only Ketu can truly pose trouble for the chart. Guru, even if debilitated can give Rajayoga provided Shani is placed in strength. Not everything in life comes without a price, if at all, so this placement can pose troubles to siblings if Guru is Neecha in Lagna.
Kumbha/ Aquarius Lagna: Lorded by both Shani and Rahu. Philosophical, linked with groups, democratic. This sign is so expansive, though malefic, that Guru, the most benefic planet gives results akin to exaltation. Shukra is Yogakaraka and gives excellent results. The diamond or a substitute like Zircon is a good choice for this Lagna. Mercury is the 5th and 8th Lord is a favorable planet but can also bring sudden adversity and transformation. Jupiter can be a wealth planet for this Lagna as it lords the 2nd and the 11th Houses for the chart. An interesting pint to note here is that despite Rahu’s bad reputation, it can crown the native with success when it transits the trines to the Arudha Lagna. It is opposite for the same transit of Ketu.
Meena/ Pisces Lagna: The sign of release, final emancipation. The Rashi of the Rishis. Ruled by Brihaspati. Those with Guru in Lagna have the Hamsa Mahapurusha Yoga. Very pious and spiritual people. Mars is also a very favorable and both Pushyaraga and the Moonga/ Red Coral is also a good choice. Shukra/ Venus lords the 3rd and 8th Lord and can bring trials, so the diamond is best avoided, generally speaking. The Moon is an auspicious Graha for this Lagna.
