ASTROLOGY4 NATION 2 Sunday March 6, 2011 5NATION 2 Sunday March 6, 2011

Rare auspicious four-planet combination heralds the

birth of a great, righteous leader

Hand tells tales, but does not lie

By Sudarshi

Aries (Mesha)Mars in the 11th House will bring you wealth.

But you will lose good friends if you fail to ex-ercise tact and circumspect. Those running the Maha Dasa will secure a good job in the state sector or in the fi eld of arts. Natives with talents for singing and acting may win high recognition. The period after March 6 is very favourable to you. Success in an academic effort possibly at an examination is on the cards. There will be gains from children. You will take a keen inter-est in ensuring the wellbeing of the spouse and children.

Taurus (Vrushabha)Venus occupying the powerful trine, 9th House

of fortune while the owner of its sign transiting in the 5th House is very auspicious. You are as-sured of peace of mind and high recognition in the society. The ongoing period is favourable to your father as well. There is a possibility that you will undertake travel to a foreign country.

An inheritance from a dead relative is likely. An academic career is in store for natives with higher educational qualifi cations. Those engaged in politics are in for high political offi ce.

Gemini (Mithuna)The ongoing period is very favourable. Those

in business will reap high returns from their investments. The unemployed would secure employment and those already employed would gain promotion or higher offi ce. Father’s health would cause you concern. Travel abroad or a brief stay away from home is strongly indicat-ed. Those unmarried can look forward to marital happiness.

Cancer (Kataka)Unexpected wealth, possibly a house from

marriage indicated. Fame and success in all efforts are in store for you. Unmarried na-tives looking forward to marrying would get a virtuous partner for life. You will gain high recognition, reputation and wealth. Jupiter and Mercury in the 9th House, the powerful trine and Venus in the 7th House are very fa-

vourable planetary positions which assure you of resourcefulness to meet whatever challenge you have to face.

Leo (Simha)Mixed results are indicated for you up to

April 3. New avenues of income will open up, but your brothers will turn against you. You are likely to incur heavy expenses to renovate or refurbish your residence. You have to act with patience and circumspect at least up to April 3 to ward off problems affecting your spouse and your employment.

Virgo (Kanya)You will either inherit wealth from your fa-

ther or greatly benefi t from his good name and social standing. Unmarried natives will em-bark on matrimony. The period after March 25 is not favourable. You may have to seek treat-ment for health problems. Being subject to Lagna Shani Erashtaka, you should be going through a trying period marked by mental un-

rest and disappointment. It should be consolation that great success is ahead for you after November 15 this year.

Libra (Thula)Natives running the Maha or Antar Dasa

period of Venus are assured of peace and hap-piness in the family. Success is in the offi ng for those engaged in educational pursuits. The ongoing period is generally favourable to all Libra natives. Married natives would evince a keen interest in ensuring the wellbeing of spouse and children, Success at examinations is in store for those engaged higher studies. The period after April 15 is very favourable for fame and success will follow you like a shadow.

Scorpio (Vrushika)Natives running the Maha or Antar Dasa of

Mars may acquire lands and property. Wealth, family happiness and mental peace are in store for you. New avenues of income will open up. A windfall is likely for those running Maha or Antar Dasa Saturn. Recognition of your skills possibly as a singer or an actor/ac-

tress will bring much fame. This possibility is more biased towards those running the Maha or Antar Dasa of Venus.

Sagittarius (Dhanu)The planetary positions continue to be fa-

vourable to you. In fact, the period after March 25 will witness a sharp rise in your career. Na-tives engaged in politics are in for high politi-cal offi ce or much fame. With the lords of the 9th and 5th Houses together posited in the 3rd House, you can look forward to success in all ventures you embark on. Natives in the armed forces can look for-ward to a rise in position.

Capricorn (Makara)Those running the Maha Dasa of Venus

are assured of high recognition and career success. Even others are assured of gains from occupation. The lord of the 11th Mars occupying the 2nd House indicates fi nancial gains. The Sun, the lord of 9th now in the 2nd House would induce positive thinking

and assure a cheerful disposition. The period after March 25 is favourable.

Aquarius (Kumbha)You are spared of the ill effects of the

Ashtamaya Shani Erashtakaya you are un-dergoing now due to Saturn being favour-able to Aquarius natives and Jupiter having his direct aspect over the 8th House. You are also fortunate in that Rahu is posited in the 11th House commanding the power to nullify malefi c infl uences to a great extent. Jupiter strong in the 2nd House continues to assure you of a steady source income and high status.

Pisces (Meena)You are fortunate to be fortifi ed with

a four-planet combination (Sun, Jupiter, Mars and Mercury) in your Lagna by 18.46 hours on March 25. The Gochara results of this rare Graha Yoga, though not as powerful as a natal planetary position, it would certainly mark the beginning of a period of great success and prosperity.

What the stars foretell for your Lagna

(For the 2nd quarter of March 2011)

General indications on Mounts – Mount of Mercury

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Medin PoyaPura Atawaka

begins at 04.54 pm on Saturday12 and ends

at 05.15 pm on Sunday 13

Sil on Saturday

Pun Poya begins at 03.37 pm Saturday 19 and ends at 11.41 pm

the same daySil on Saturday 19

Ava Atavaka begins at 0537 pm Saturday 26 and ends 05.52 am on

Sunday 27Sil on Saturday 26

Amawaka begins at 05.36 Saturday 2 April and ends at 08.03 pm

on Sunday 03Sil on Saturday 2

By Sudarshi

From Vidura in BadullaI am 34 years old and am a

government employee. I am in a transferable service and I have been for the last eight years shifting from place to place with my family. For sometime, I took no interest in putting up a house for my family because I am entitled to government quarters and besides, I thought I could go into occupation in my ancestral house after retirement. However, a few years ago my younger brother took up residence in my ancestral house and it looks now that I may not get the house when I need it. As I realised that I have to have a house of my own in the interest of my children I have been trying to buy a suitable housing property for the last several years without success. I have saved a little money for the purpose. But some problem

or other would come up to defeat my aim. Please peruse the copy of my horoscope sent herewith and let me know as to when I would succeed in moving into a house of our own.

Answer: Rahu in the 4th House has kept you away from home and on the move. Now you are running the Sun’s Antar Dasa in the Maha Dasa of Venus. You will move into a house of your own during the Antar Dasa of the Moon which is to begin on 14.7.2011.

From Isuru in Galle:Answer: It looks that you have

been running away from problems without facing them like a man. You cannot correct one mistake by committing another. Your horoscope does not indicate the kind of punishment you fear. I hope it is not too late to reach an amicable settlement.

Rahu Kaala – March 2011Date Duration Day Night From To From ToSunday 06 16.52 18.22 04.52 06.22Monday 07 07.51 09.21 19.52 21.21Tuesday 08 15.22 16.52 03.21 04.51Wednes: 09 12.21 13.51 00.21 01.51Thursday10 13.51 15.21 01.51 03.20Friday 11 10.50 12.20 22.51 00.20Saturday 12 09.20 10.50 21.21 22.50Sunday 13 16.52 18.22 04.49 06.18

Readers’ queries answered

Auspicious days in March 2011

Attributes ofNumber 6 person

By A.S.Fernando

Signs which singly or in combinations add strength to the Mount of Mercury are the Triangle, Circle, Square, Trident, and the Single Vertical Line.

Markings that signify defects in health and character are the grille, island, dot or the cross bars.

Signs and lines on the Mount of Mercury produce results as follows:

• One single vertical line: Unexpected fi nancial gains; good fortune.

• If very deep, great scientifi c skills• From three to six marked lines:

Aptitude for medical studies• The same lines on a woman’s

hand: The subject would marry a physician or become an excellent nurse

• Many mixed lines: Cunning. Scientifi c skills abused

• Many mixed lines reaching the Line of Heart: Unwise generosity

• A spot: Failure in business• A cross: Mimic talent, disposition

pleasing everyone. Tact and diplomacy in all dealings

• A square: Saved from heavy fi nancial losses. Capable of looking into the future

• A triangle: Clever, but dishonest in politics

• A grille: A violent death

Mercurians are prone to liver, nerve and stomach troubles, dyspepsia, and paralysis of upper limbs. However, they generally enjoy robust health and retain a youthful appearance even in old age.

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Part 20

By Sudarshi

A rare auspicious combination of four planets ( a Sivu-graha yoga ) will take place when Mars enters at 18.46 hours on March 25 the zodiac sign of

Pisces (Meena ) where the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter are already posited.

Map of HeavensHistory produces ample evidence to

strengthen the belief that every important celestial event holds some signifi cance for humanity. For example, Calpurnia warned her husband Julius Caesar that comets are not seen when beggars die. Star of Bethlehem prophesied the birth of Jesus Christ. Therefore, there is a strong basis to believe that the map of heavens formed by this rare planetary combination coupled with the favourable positioning of other planets will herald the birth of a child destined to be a great leader and this child to be born into the Pisces sign at the correct hour is to be the benefi ciary of a series of Rajayogas and other favourable Yogas.

Great men and womenIn the annals of mankind, great men

and women have been born and in certain instances, their birth has been predicted far in advance. There is a strong possibility that a child will be born in this country to be the benefi ciary of the Rajayogas to be produced by the planetary combinations due to take place and what is of paramount signifi cance is that the indications are that this child will be a great political leader in this country.

In anticipation of the birth of this future leader of Sri Lanka, this writer has cast a natal chart and a Navamsa chart based on the supposition that his/her birth will take place at 07.20 am on May 26 at a location in Sri Lanka 6.31 latitude and 79.58 degrees longitude.

Readers who are expected to possess a basic knowledge of Astrology are kindly invited to study the horoscope and the Navamsa chart of our future leader carried inside this article.

RajayogasTheir attention is drawn to the

following favourable Yogas fortifying the child at birth.

• Chamara yoga: Signifying that he will be a great scholar who will be greatly respected by kings, rulers and high state offi cials. He will also

live for more than 70 years.• Amala yoga: The Moon in the

10th House of Sagittarius - A great thinker. Career as a great scholar

• Lakshmi yoga: Association between lords of 1st and 9th Houses in the Lagna – A great writer who will gain fame and wealth. Handsome appearance, noble qualities, and high reputation for honesty and honoured by academics and intellectuals

• Parvata yoga: Benefi cs in the Lagna while 6th and 8th unoccupied. Unsullied character and unchallenged leadership.

• Sasa yoga: Saturn in the 7th House commanding Dig-bala.

• Hamsa yoga: Jupiter in Lagna in his own House. The subject is on a high spiritual plane.

• Kesari yoga: Moon and Jupiter in quadrants to each other. A high

position. The name goes into history. • Vasi yoga: Planets in the 12th from

the Sun. Venus is in the 12th. Very infl uential, rich and wealthy.

• Navamsa Lagna (Pisces) and Atmakaraka (the Sun) in the same sign- a powerful Rajayoga that Alexander Great enjoyed.

• Vargottama – the same Rashi as Lagna in the natal chart and the Navamsa chart.

• Mercury too is Vargottama being in the Lagna in both natal chart and Navamsa chart. Endowed with a sharp intellect and intelligence.

Some of the favourable Yogas happen to be Rajayogas. For instance, Mars, the Rajayogakaraka, the lord of the 9th House of Scorpio is posited with the lord of the Lagna in the Lagna itself. The Moon, the lord of the 5th House is in the 10th House, Mercury, Gnanakaraka, the lord of the 7th House of Virgo is in the Lagna, and the Jupiter, the lord of the 10th House is also in the Lagna. Yet another Rajayoga is produced by the association of the lord of the 9th House with the lord of the 10th House in Lagna.

Auspicious planetary positionsA few auspicious planetary positions

are given below.

• Mars in the 1st House: Clever, dynamic, fearless

• The Sun in the 1st House: A leader, very energetic

• Mercury in the 1st House: A scholar• Jupiter in the 1st House: A high level

of spirituality. Long life• The Moon in the 10th House:

Wealth and worldly comforts• Saturn in the 7th House: An early

marriage• Rahu in the 10th House: Political

success• Ketu in the 4th House: Fortunate

to live in a mansion• The Sun in Pisces: Endowed with

humility• The Moon in Sagittarius: Fame as

a righteous person• Mars in Pisces: Very compassionate• Jupiter in Pisces: Very compassionate.

The subject will work for the welfare of the people

• Mercury in Pisces: Keen perception. Well disciplined

Our unborn future leader is due to be born into the 2nd quarter of the Moola constellation and will run the Antar Dasa in the Maha Dasa of Ketu until December 14, 2015. A Rajayoga will come into effect as he comes under Rahu Maha Dasa in December 2058 at the age of 47.

Leader of the countryOur March 26 child will perhaps be

the Head of State of Sri Lanka at the dawn of 2600 Sambuddha Jayanthi and he will certainly go into history as one of the most righteous leaders any country has produced in the annals of mankind. There will be rule of the law reigning supreme under his leadership with the Police enforcing the law and the judiciary dispensing justice.

A supposition strengthened by Astrological factors

For marriage and wedding - Friday 23For house warming – at 07.55 am on Wednesday 16 – facing NorthTo assume duties in a new employment – 08.07 am on Wednesday 16 – facing NorthFor the fi rst hair cut of a child: 07.55 am on Wednesday 16 – facing NorthTo initiate a child into the fi rst letters – 07.55 on Wednesday 16 –facing North

06 Sunday - the whole day 07 Monday - the whole day 08 Tuesday - up to 09.45 10 Thursday - up to 03.36 13 Sunday - from 0516 to 17.15 17 Thursday - up to 16.43 20 Sunday - after 05.14 21 Monday - up to 00.51 23 Wednesday - from 09.46 to 13.27 30 Wednesday - the whole day 31 Thursday - up to 05.32

Subha Muhurtha in March 2011

TABLE OF ANTAR DASAS(Sub-periods)

Sun’s Dasa - 6 Years Moon’s Dasa - 10 Years Antar Dasa: Y. M D. Antar Dasa Y M. D. Sun 0 3 18 Moon 0 10 0 Moon 0 6 0 Mars 0 7 0 Mars 0 4 6 Rahu 1 6 0 Rahu 0 10 24 Jupiter 1 4 0 Jupiter 0 9 18 Saturn 1 7 0 Saturn 0 11 12 Mercury 1 5 0 Mercury 0 10 6 Kethu 0 7 0 Kethu 0 4 6 Venus I 8 0 Venus 1 0 0 Sun 0 6 0 ---- ---- --- --- --- ---Total years 6 0 0 Total years 10 0 0 ---- ---- --- --- --- --- Mars’ Dasa - 7 Years Rabu’s Dasa - 18 Years Y. M. D. Y. M. D. Mars 0 4 27 Rahu 2 8 12 Rahu 1 0 18 Jupiter 2 4 24 Jupiter 0 11 6 Saturn 2 10 6 Saturn 1 1 9 Mercury 2 6 18 Mercury 0 11 27 Kcthu 1 0 18 Kethu 0 4 27 Venus 3 0 0 Venus 1 2 0 Sun 0 10 24 Sun 0 4 6 Moon 1 6 0 Moon 0 7 0 Mars 1 0 18 ---- ---- --- --- --- ---Total years 7 0 0 Total years 18 0 0 ---- ---- --- --- --- --- Jupiter’s Dasa - 16 Years Saturn’s Dasa - 19 Years Y. M D. Y M. D. Jupiter 2 1 18 Saturn 3 0 3 Saturn 2 6 120 Mercury 2 8 9 Mercury 2 3 6 Kethu 1 1 9Kethu 0 11 6 Venus 3 2 0 Venus 2 8 0 Sun 0 11 12 Sun 0 9 18 Moon 1 7 0 Moon 1 4 0 Mars 1 1 9 Mars 0 11 6 Rahu 2 10 6 Rahu 2 4 24 Jupiter 2 6 12 ---- ---- --- --- --- ---Total years 16 0 0 Total years 19 0 0 ---- ---- --- --- --- --- Mars’ Dasa - 17 Years Rabu’s Dasa – 7 Years Y. M. D. Y. M. D. Mercury 2 4 27 Kethu 0 4 27 Kethu 0 11 27 Venus 1 2 0 Venus 2 10 0 Sun 0 4 6 Sun 0 10 6 Moon 0 7 0 Moon 1 5 0 Mars 0 4 27 Mars 0 11 27 Rahu 1 0 18 Rahu 2 6 18 Jupiter 0 11 6 Jupiter 2 3 6 Saturn 1 1 9 Saturn 2 8 9 Mercury 0 11 27 ---- ---- --- --- --- ---Total years 17 0 0 Total years 7 0 0 ---- ---- --- --- --- ---Mars’ Dasa - 17 Years Y. M. D. Venus 3 4 0Sun 1 0 0Moon 1 8 0Mars 1 2 0Rahu 3 0 0Jupiter 2 8 0Saturn 3 2 0Mercury 2 10 0Kethu 1 2 0 ---- ---- ---Total years 20 0 0 ---- ---- ---

Vimsottari Dasa System – IIIBy A.S.Fernando

Readers have already learnt that the Dasa periods assigned to the nine planets vary in duration. For example, the period assigned to Jupiter is 16 years, Saturn 19 years and Mercury 17 years. No Dasa period, be it of a good planet or of a bad planet would produce either entirely good results or entirely bad results. The same principle is applicable to Antar or sub periods of the nine planets. There would be good results produced in the Antar Dasa of a malefi c period as well. Because even an Antar Dasa is further divided into still smaller sub-divisions called Vidasas which Hindu astrologers call Antarams and these Vidasas or Antarams are again assigned to each planet. There-fore, good results would manifest during the Vidasa periods assigned to benefi c planets even during the Antar Dasa pe-

riod of a malefi c planet.In a previous article, the formula

by which an Antar Dasa of a particular planet is ascertained was explained. We hope the readers are already familiar with that method.

Now let us study how a Vidasa period of a particular planet in the Antar Dasa of the same planet or another planet in the major Dasa of still another is deter-mined.

Example: Find the Vidasa period of Mars in the Antar Dasa period of Moon in the Sun’s major Dasa period:

The Sun’s period : 6 yearsThe Moon’s sub period is 6months For 120 years - Mars is assigned 6 yearsFor 6 months = 7 x 6 divided by 120 = 10 days 12 hours

Therefore, it is evident that Vidasa sys-tem helps the timing of predictions more accurately as it shrinks the time range to days and hours.

Just as Antar Dasas are divided into Vidasas, Vidasas too are further divided into Sukshma Dasas.

Just as changes occur in accordance with the effects produced by Antar Dasas within a major Dasa, so do changes occur in accordance with the effects produced by Vidasas within an Antar Dasa period. Further enhanced accuracy in predictions can be achieved with the application of the Sukshma Dasa system.

By A.S.Fernando

Basic Number 6 represents, among other things, peace, harmony, co-op-eration, sociability, perfection and the effort to attain perfection, family, stability, indecision, dependency, bad judgment, water, green, conciliation, aesthetics, and love of beauty, deco-rations, fl owers, sweet perfumes and attraction.

The things that Number 6 repre-sents become relevant, because a person belonging to basic Number 6 manifests the characteristics fash-ioned or infl uenced by the qualities represented by Number 6.

Basic Number 6 represents the emo-tions, sensitivities, and sensibilities of human beings.

Number 6 is endowed with the abil-ity to make fi rm decision or a resolu-tion. He does not easily deviate from his chosen path except perhaps when he is deeply in love.

Number 6 people are fond of beau-ty and harmony and prefer to live in beautiful surroundings. They also prefer to have good looking and pleas-ing persons for companionship.

Number 6 people love scenic beauty, perfumes, perfection and fi ne and per-forming arts like music, singing and dancing.

Number 6 people’s weakness for pleasures is so great; they may pursue them at the expense of other commit-ments like attending work regularly, honouring undertakings given to oth-ers and fulfi lling family obligations.

Number 6 people strive to attain perfection. They also seek social ac-

ceptance and recognition.They also believe in using circum-

spect, tact and diplomacy and follow-ing the middle path in attaining their goals.

Number 5 person seeks sex for plea-sure alone, but Number 6 person for the love of a baby as well.

Number 6 people are humanists.Planet governing Number 6 is Ve-

nus. Therefore, Number 6 person is endowed with Venusian qualities.

On a higher plane, Number 6 person craves for pleasure and enjoyment, romance and poetry.

On a lower plane, he wants to sat-isfy his carnal pleasures.

The positive qualities of Number 6 person are peace, harmony, emotional stability and fulfi llment of domestic and social obligations. The negative aspects are dishonesty, promiscuity, disregard for self-respect and the fam-ily interests.

Number 6 person would demon-strate the good qualities if he were born on a Friday in the planetary hour of Venus (Sikuru Hora), on the 6th, 15th or 24th between May 15 and June 14 or between October 18 and November 16.

Persons born on any date that can be reduced to basic Number 6 are good looking and are prone to fall in love with the opposite sex easily. If Ve-nus in the natal chart is strong, love would be true and lasting. If Venus is weak and affl icted by malefi c by aspect or association, love would be sensual and transient.

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Numerology – Part 7

ZODIACHistory produces ample evidence to strengthen the belief that every important celestial event holds some signifi cance for humanity. For example, Calpurnia warned her husband Julius Caesar that comets are not seen when beggars die. Star of Bethlehem prophesied the birth of Jesus Christ. Therefore, there is a strong basis to believe that the map of heavens formed by this rare planetary combination coupled with the favourable positioning of other planets will herald the birth of a child destined to be a great leader and this child to be born into the Pisces sign at the correct hour is to be the benefi ciary of a series of Rajayogas and other favourable Yogas.