The Houses of your Vedic chart...House 10

The tenth house is the 10th from ascendant when counted anti-clockwise. If the master of 10th house is present in exaltation or in own house, especially if in center (1,4,7,10) or in trine (1,5,9), it will give native good results. The 10th house is also called the Karma Sthan (father or profession). It corresponds to the native's professional career, as well as his social elevation as compared to his family background. It symbolizes his ambitions and his achievements in the society. It is also related to the general public, potential fame, and the mother's influence. Some astrologers say that this house also represents the father of the native while others say it is house 9 for father.

The 10th house mostly signifies the following:

1. The profession of the native.

2. Honor, dignity, power, esteem, vocational activities, talents that are visible to the world.

3. Credit and recognition for the work done, promotion, advancement in job.

4. Relations with higher authorities, honor/prizes/awards from Government, high posts such as VP, CEO etc.

5. Stability and permanency in job

6. Fame, ambition, authority

7. Knee joints, patella bone

During the dasa, antardasa of the Lord of 10th house, you will see the above 

significations of 10th house, taking prominence in your life. The 10th represents the highest position in sky when a native is born. Hence, it signifies, a native's direction and goals in life and success in those. Planets which are placed in 10th house are very strong, and manifest a strong influence in native's life. Depending upon the planets the goals and missions of native are oriented. The planets in house 10 make the person ambitious, outgoing and achievement-oriented.

The Houses of your Vedic chart...ascendant...2

The ascendant is considered most important house in a birth chart. The strength of ascendant and its Lord is considered utmost important when determining general success in life. A person with strong ascendant will be bold and very strong in keeping his opinions/views etc. If the ascendant lord is exalted or in own house the person will be strong physically. He will have success depending upon location of ascendant lord.

In general the ascendant signifies the following:

1. Your physical existence or your body. 

2. Your will power.

3. Your physical strength.

4. Your physical beauty.

5. Your head and hair. 
6. Brain, appearance, skin, sleep, longevity
7. Freedom from ill-health, longevity and old age
8. Ability to perform work

The ascendant must be considered a temple and hence the planets present in it must be considered deities of the temple. An inimical planet (planet that is malefic for the Lagna) must, preferably be not present in the ascendant. Following is the list of planets that are ascendants and the planets that are malefics/benefics to it:

Lagna	Benefics	Malefics
Aries (Mesha)	Sun, Jupiter	Mercury, Venus, Saturn
Taurus (Vrish)	Sun, Saturn	Moon, Jupiter
Gemini (Mithun)	Venus	Mars, Jupiter
Cancer (Karka)	Moon, Mars, Jupiter	Mercury, Venus
Leo (Sinha)	Sun, Mars, Jupiter	Mercury, Venus, Saturn
Virgo (Kanya)	Mercury, Venus	Moon, Jupiter, Mars
Libra (Tula)	Mercury, Venus, Saturn	Sun, Mars, Jupiter
Scorpio (Vrishchik)	Moon, Mars, Jupiter	Mercury, Venus, Saturn
Sagittarius (Dhanu)	Sun, Mars, Jupiter	Venus
Capricorn (Makar)	Mercury, Venus	Moon, Mars, Jupiter
Aquarius (Kumbh)	Mercury, Venus, Saturn	Sun, Mars, Jupiter
Pisces (Meen)	Moon, Mars, Jupiter	Sun, Mercury, Venus, Saturn

The planets that are present in ascendant will deliver their properties to the ascendant and hence influence the  native. For example, presence the Venus in ascendant will always make a native lover of beauty in general and also give the native a bent towards arts, similarly, Saturn will make native pessimistic and Sun will always keep the native in limelight. Hence, while judging a chart we must keep in mind these factors, besides the above malefic/benefic planets. 

The Sun God

Methinks, in my last post I forgot to indicate the bhavas (houses in horoscope). Have a look at the image. The house where 9 is written is first bhav. Move on

anti-clockwise to each of the house till you reach 8, that is 12th house. Hence, in the given example House 1 - 9 (Sagittarius), House 2 - 10 (Capricorn), House 3 -

11(Aquarius)...so on House 12 - 8 (Scorpio). Now, 9, 12,3,6 signs of the given horoscope comprise the Kendra!

From today onwards, I will start off with each of the planets & give inputs how we can strengthen it! I will also give a brief idea about the traits of people who are

governed by the respective planet!

Starting off with Sun:

Any person born with Leo sign on ascendant (first house) has Sun as its main planet! If the Sun is not in Libra (debilitated), Taurus, Capricorn,Aquarius (enemy planet signs), it will give good results! Such people have leadership qualities and are fond of art & literature! Most important, if well placed, Sun will make the native extremely visible wherever the person goes! To strenthen the Sun, following can be undertaken! Anyone who desires status & recognition, has unfavourable relations with father/paternal uncles, higher authorities, goverment should take up the following(besides those having Leo ascendant):

1. Perform Surya sadhana (worship) every morning. It is not necessary to take bath and all, just be fresh. Take a garland of RAKTACHANDAN with 108 beads.

Chant Gayatri Mantra looking towards the rising Sun. Smile while looking towards Sun. Within 40 days you will realize the difference in you! If not continue for 160

days! Try to wear bright red clothes(or white) while doing this.

2. Chant the Gayatri Mantra/any Surya mantra(http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=surya+mantra&aq=f&oq=&aqi=) standing under a Banyan tree!

3. Offer water to Sun using a Copper vessel. The water should contain preferably - Red Chandan & red flowers, if possible. The water should drop as if the rays of Sun

should fall on you passing thru the water. The water should either drop on muddy ground (so that it dries off in earth) or in a vessel(which shoul dthen be poured off

on any tree with fruits and flowers). The water should NOT touch anyone's feet or so!

4. Do Surya Tratak (gazing at rising Sun). Search on http://www.google.com/ for details(http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=surya+tratak&aq=f&oq=&aqi=).

5. Try to build good relations with Father or any fatherly figure in life. Gift him bamboo stick (used for walking) on Sunday.

6. Share things with your father. Have warm sweets (jalebees) and milk with dad, specially on Sunday.

7. During the brighter moon (Shukla Paksha), on each Saturday night put 2 pieces of almonds in water. Next morning on Sunday, peel off the brown cover, give it to

your dad to eat.

8. Avoid burning stick incence (agar-batti) at home. Instead use dhoop-batti (it does not have bamboo sticks).

9. Have your dinner by 8 pm in the evening at the most. This will also improve the status of your stomach.

10. Wash your eyes 3-4 times with water daily. Fill your mouth with water & then wash your eyes by splashing water onto them around 15 times at a time!

The first 4 give relatively quick results, bringing in greater concentration & good relations with superiors & father along with recognition. Other bring results slowly!

One should try to take on the above for atleast 3-5 years for best results. Continue for a lifetime if possible. I might come up with more in the coming days!