The professional prospects of a person are ruled by the inter-play 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 analysing 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 determinant.
The planets placed in the tenth and second houses become secondary determinants for analysing the 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 analysing the 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 the 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.
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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 prob-lems arose due to the stationary or slow moving transit influences and were short lived. The case studies also include charts where the professional setbacks were aversed with the help of the perfor-mance of astrological remedial measures.
CASE STUDIES - PROFESSIONAL PROBLEMS CHART 1 PRASNA 20TH DECEMBER, 1996, 0830 HRS.
TU
BALANCE DASA OF 'KETU 2 YEARS 4 MONTHS 5 DAYS.
The sign, Sagittarius, rises in the ascendant. The Moon, Rahu and Kern 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 af-flicted 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 Kern was in progress.
Since Ketu is afflicting the badly placed lord of the house of in-come, 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
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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 strength-ening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time. The performance of astral remedies opened the new avenues for the native in his import business within a period of four months.
CHART
2 PRASNA 13TH NOVEMBER, 1996, 1019 HRS.SATU M
MARS
ASDT M R S RAHU
NP MOON VEN
6 13'36' 3 5 ME.RS 4 I1
BALANCE DASA OF MERCURY 8 YEARS 6 MONTHS 14 DAYS.
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 being achieved 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
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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 auspi-ciously elected time.
CHART 3 PRASNA 30TH APRIL, 1995, 1728 HRS.
-N V E U N K E T U
S M O O N
M E R
S A T MARS
N p R A H U A S D T
BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 3 YEARS 6 MONTHS.
The sign, Virgo, rises in the ascendant and the planets, the Sun, Saturn, Mars, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic plan-ets.. 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 pro-motes 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 iden-tify the anxiety of the querent. The forthcoming conjunction of
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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's aspect to the most effective point of the second 1ouse, 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.
CHART 4 PRASNA 26TH AUGUST, 1996, 1440 HRS.
SAT VHN
MARS
MOON SUN
ASDT
~ P RAHU
MER
BALANCE DASA OF THE SUN 1 YEAR 8 MONTHS 16 DAYS.
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 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.
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The lord of the fifth house is placed in the seventh house in close conjunction with Venus which resulted into 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 as also which could be of use if there is some problem at some 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 for the birds daily in the morning.
CHART 5 PRASNA 24TH OCTOBER, 1994, 1420 HRS.
KETU MOON
SAT
MARS
ASDT
vEN MER SUN JUP RAHU
BALANCE DASA OF MARS 3 YEARS 8 MONTHS 22 DAYS.
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
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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 func-tional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.
CHART 6 PRASNA 18TH SEPTEMBER, 1996, 1705 HRS.
SAT KETU
ASDT
MARS VEN
7UP MOON SI N
MER RAI IU
BALANCE DASA OF SATURN 14 YEARS 26 DAYS.
The sign, Aquarius, rises in the ascendant and the planets Mercury, the Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic plan-ets. 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 bcncfic planets in an auspi-ciously elected time.
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CHART 7 PRASNA 20TH OCTOBER, 1994, 1520 HRS.
12'46'
BALANCE DASA OF KETU 3 MONTHS 15 DAYS.
The sign, Aquarius, rises in the ascendant and the plan-ets 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 for the relations with his employer and the promotion giving rise in status with the state and 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.
50 Application of Prasna Astrology CHART 8 PRASNA 10TH JANUARY, 1995, 0800 HRS.
MOON KETU
SAT
ASDT MER
M A R S
S V E N
J U P R A H U
BALANCE DASA OF KEFU 1 YEAR 3 DAYS.
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 con-junctions 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 navamsa and dasamsa both. 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 the 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.
Case Studies-Problems in Profession 51 CHART 9 PRASNA 20TH MARCH, 1997, 0855 HRS.
YEN K E
SAT MER ASDT
MOON
'UP
RAI-IU MARS YEN 2'20' KE[U 4'
55 UN 5' 45' SAT 15'
MERI4° 5'
BALANCE DASA OF MERCURY 10 YEARS 8 MONTHS.
The sign, Aries, rises in the ascendant and the planets Mer-cury, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. The plan-ets, 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 elev-enth 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 and the 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 propitia-tory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.
52 Application of Prasna Astrology CHART 10 PRASNA 28TH JULY, 1996, 2100 HRS.
SAT
KE TU VEN MARS
ASDT SUN
MER
MOON JUP
RAHU
BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 15 YEARS 6 MONTHS 9 DAYS.
The sign, Aquarius, rises in the ascendant and the planets Mercury, the Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic plan-ets. 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 opera-tion 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.
Case Studies-Problems in Profession 53 CHART 11 PRASNA 6TH MAY, 1997, 1420 HRS.
SAT
BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 19 YEARS.
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 func-tional 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, Ju-piter 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 com-munications 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 strength-ening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.
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CHART 12 PRASNA 6TH MAY, 1997, 2000 HRS.
jU SATVEN MOON SUN
' MARS
ASDT RAHU
BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 11 YEARS 8 MONTHS 21 DAYS.
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
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