THE Classical text books on Astrology give a number of Graha Yogas for aperson to work in a Nyayasthala or a Court of Law, i.e., for a person to engagein the legal profession. I give below some of the rules taken from a fewclassical Hindu astrological authorities:1. Saravali: In the chapter on Dwigraha Yogas, the combination of Mercuryand Venus is stated to make one qualified in law.

2. In the chapter on Chandra Navamsa Drigbala, it is stated if the Moonoccupies the Navamsa of Taurus or Libra and is aspected by Jupiter, the personwill be a lawyer and also a minister.

3. Satyachareeyam: The author attributes legal affairs to Jupiter in thekarakathwas of planets.

4. While describing the effects of the 10th house, he attributes a job inthe judiciary or as magistrate to Mars.

5. Giving an example horoscope, Satyacharya says a person born in GeminiLagna with Mercury, Jupiter, Mars and Moon in the 11th (Aries) will be employedas a writer (clerk) in a court of law; since Mars owns the 6th house, a post ina nyayalaya (court) is indicated.

6. Kumaraswamiyam: If the 10th house or the Navamsa of the 10th house fallin the varga of Mercury, legal profession is indicagted.

7. Nadi Granthas: Mercury is attributed the karakatwa for a job in courts.

8. If Lagna lord is in the 10th, earnings through legal profession areindicted.

9. If Mars is in the 1st, 5th or 9th, a career in law through clearunambiguous arguments.

10. Saturn is indicated as karaka for a lawyer's profession.

11. If Jupiter, Mars, and Mercury occupy the 10th, one will be a judge.

12. If Jupiter, Mars, Sun and Saturn occupy the 10th, one will be a juidgewho gives deterrent and severe punishment.

13. If Mars is in 1, 5, 9, he will be an expert in Nyaya Sastra (LegalStudies).

14. Uttarakalamrita: It is stated that if the lord of the Lagna occupiesthe first Drekkana of the Lagna, the person will be a judge.The above are some rules taken from a few important classics.

Now we shalltake illustrative horoscopes of some people who have been successful in thelegal profession and try to derive some more astrological combinations fromthese horoscopes.

Chart:1. 4.1.1952 at 11.13 IST 78.10E, 9.58N. Rasi--Pisces: Ascdt., theMoon and Jupiter; Leo: Ketu; Virgo: Mars and Saturn; Scorpio: Mercury and Venus;Sagittarius: the Sun; Aquarius: Rahu. Navamsa—Cancer: Ascdt, Sat & Ketu; Virgo:the Sun, Mars & Venus; Libra: Jupiter; Capricorn: the Moon and Rahu; and,Pisces: Mercury.Chart No.1 is that of a brilliant person who has graduated both incommerce and law. He attends both Civil and Criminal cases and he is also ateacher taking classes in law for students. In this horoscope the Lagna lordJupiter, who is also karaka for legal studies, occupies his own house andaspects the lord of the 4th house Mercury (who is also Karaka for legaleducation). In the Bhava Chart Mercury comes to the 10th. He enrolled as anadvocate on 26.1.1981 in Venus Dasa Sun Bhukti. Note that Venus, the Dasa lord,occupies the 9th and is aspected by Jupiter ; Venus occupies the house of Marsand the Sun that of Jupiter. Both Mars and Jupiter occupy kendras and are inmutual aspect which indicates a legal profession and also a post of authoritywhere he can indict severe punishment for the guilty. In this horoscope Jupiter,Mars and Saturn have a Shadbala strength of 1.33 rupas, 1.42 rupas and 1.49rupas respectively. These three planets have been defined as the karakas for thelegal profession.In Chart I, Rule No.1 of Saravali regarding the combination of Mercury andVenus for a legal qualification is satisfied. As Mercury occupies the 10th Bhavain Bhava chart, Rule No.6 of Kumaraswmiyam is also satisfied.

Chart 2. 9.9.1936 at 19.56 IST, 79.11E,12.55N. Rasi—Pisces: Ascdt; Gemini:the Moon & Ketu; Cancer: Mars; Leo: the Sun; Virgo: Mercury and Venus; Scorpio:Jupiter; Sagittarius: Rahu; and Aquarius: Sat(R). Navamsa—Aquarius: Ascdt & Mars; Pisces: Mercury; Taurus: Venus, Saturn & Rahu; Scorpio: the Sun & Ketu;

Capricorn: the Moon and Jupiter.Chart 2 is that of a Civil lawyer who has got a reputation as a fiercefighter in the courts. As in Chart 1, here also the Lagna lord is Jupiter, whooccupies the 9th and aspects the Lagna. Rule No.1 of Saravali regardingcombination of Mercury and Venus is fulfilled. Moreover Mercury and Venus occupythe 4th (education) from the Moon indicating legal education as Mercury is inhis exaltation. Also rule No. 9 and rule No. 13 of Nadi Granthas is fulfilled byMars' occupation of the 5th. He enrolled as a lawyer on 25.8.1960 in JupiterDasa Rahu Bhukti. Note that Jupiter is lord of the 10th and Rahu occupies the10th.

Chart 3. 23.6.1933, 5.30 a.m., East African Time, 36.52E; 1.18S.Rasi—Taurus: Ascdt; Gemini: the Sun, the Moon and Venus; Cancer: Mercury; Leo:Mars, Jupiter & Ketu; Capricorn: Sat (R); Aquarius: Rahu. Navamsa: Cancer:Ascdt., Mercury & Saturn; Libra: Jupiter, Sagittarius: the Sun, the Moon, Mars & Rahu; Taurus: Venus; Gemini Ketu.Chart 3 is that of a brilliant Civil lawyer who also contributes articlesto newspapers and magazines. The native is reputed to be very good in allbranches of the law. Till recently he was working as Additional GovernmentPleader. The Lagna is Taurus. Mercury and Venus combines in the Bhava Chart inthe 2nd house. The combination of Mars and Jupiter in the 4th house of educationaccounts for the legal qualification and the 10th lord Saturn occupying his ownhouse in the 9th suggests a legal post. He enrolled as a lawyer on 4.4.1960 inJupiter Dasa Moon Bhukti.

Chart 4. 13.4.1951 at 22.05 IST, 79.53E; 10.46N. Scorpio: Ascdt; Aquarius:Rahu; Pisces: the Sun & Jupiter; Aries: Mars & Mercury(R); Taurus: Venus;Gemini: the Moon; Leo: Ketu; Virgo: Saturn(R). Navamsa: Capricorn: Ascdt;Aquarius: Venus & Saturn; Pisces: the Sun; Aries: the Moon; Taurus: Rahu;Gemini: Mars; Leo: Mercury & Jupiter.Chart 4 is that of a Civil lawyer. The 10th lord Sun is in conjunctionwith Jupiter in Jupiter's house. This conjunction of Sun and Jupiter take placein the 10th house from the Moon. Saturn is aspecting this combination from the11th house. In the Bhava chart Mercury and Venus join together in the 6th Bhava.He enrolled at the bar on 21.8.1974 in Saturn Dasa Venus Bhukti. Note that Venusand Mercury are in conjunction (Bhava chart) in the 11th from the Moon andSaturn occupies the 4th (education) from the Moon in the house of Mercury.

Chart 5. 13.1.1961 at 0 hrs 0 mts IST 80.15E, 13.04N. Rasi—Virgo: Ascdt;Capricorn: the Moon; Sagittarius: the Sun, Jupiter, Saturn; Capricorn: Mercury;Aquarius: Venus & Ketu; Gemini: Mars (R); Leo: Rahu. Navamsa—Leo: Ascdt withRahu; Scorpio: Jupiter; Sagittarius: the Sun & Saturn; Capricorn: Mars &

Mercury; Aquarius: Venus & Ketu; Cancer: the Moon.In chart 5 Jupiter, who is the lord of the 4th house indicating legaleducation, is in the 4th itself with the Sun and Saturn. This combinationaspects and is in turn, aspected by Mars in the 10th house. Though Rule No. 12of the Nadi Granthas regarding the occupation of the 10th by Jupiter, Mars, Sunand Saturn is not fulfilled literally, yet all the four planets are connectedwith the 10th house. The native is practicing as a junior in both Civil andCriminal cases and has a tall and good personality. He has legal acumen and isvery good in his work in the courts. He enrolled in the courts on 18.1.1984 inMercury Dasa Ketu Bhukti. Note both Mercury and Ketu occupy the house of Saturnin Vargottama and also Saturn himself is in Vargottama.

Chart 6. 28.4.1939 at 5.00 IST, 80.15E, 13.04N. Rasi—Pisces: Ascdt withMercury, Jupiter and Venus; Aries: the Sun, Saaturn & Ketu; Cancer: the Moon;Scorpio: Rahu; and, Sagittarius: Mars. Navamsa: Pisces: Ascdt with the Moon;Aries: Saturn; Leo: the Sun, Jupiter and Ketu; Scorpio: Mars; Sagittarius:Mercury; Aquarius: Rahu.Chart 6 will be of special interest to astrologers, as the native of this chartis not only a Criminal lawyer but also a well-known astrologer. The native usesAstrology to counsel his clients. The native is now practicing in all branchesof law. The native has got a sweet but firm expression and is very good in hiswork. In this horoscope rule no. 1 of Saravali regarding combination of Mercuryand Venus is fulfilled. Also Rule No. 14 of Uttarakalamrita regarding the lordof the Lagna occupying the fir Drekkana of the Lagna is fulfilled as Jupiter isin the 4th degree of Pisces and as per the rule this native will be a judge. Hewas enrolled in 1968 in Sun Dasa Jupiter Bhukti. Note that Sun is exalted in thestar of Venus.Summarizing, it is noticed that a combination of Mercury and Venus is present inmost of the horoscopes discussed fulfilling the rules of Saravali. In Chart 6the rule from Uttarakalamrita regarding Lagna lord occupying the first Drekkanaof the Lagna is fulfilled. In all the cases a combination of Jupiter, Saturnand/or Mars with the 10th house, by aspect or occupation is seen. In one case,Mercury is related to the 10th house satisfying the rule from Kumaraswamiyam.