Finally, Salman Khan is back with his most affable character of Chulbul Pandey in Dabangg 2, which hit the theatres today. And if the previews and trailers of the movie are anything to go by, then Dabangg 2 promises to be double the fun, double the action, double the entertainment! Even as the world ceases to end today i.e. 21 December, 2012 as per the Mayan calendar and other astrology sciences, Salman Khan remains undeterred by all the hysteria surrounding the doomsday. He, infact, chose to release his highly anticipated Dabangg 2 on the same day when the world is predicted to come to an end. The stars also are seem to be highly in favour of Sallu baba at this moment. His last release, Ek Tha Tiger, went on to amass a fortune of over Rs.300 crores at the box-office, thereby re-confirming his status as the most bankable star of Bollywood, today. What’s more, his reunion with Sonakshi Sinha in Dabangg 2 is also favouring the film, as suggested by the numerology calculator. Salman’s ruling number 9 is being governed by Mars while Sonakshi’s ruling number 2 is being ruled by Moon. And given the fact that Mars is a friendly planet to the Moon, the union of ruling numbers 2 and 9 is predicted to work wonders for the film as well as its lead pair. Not to forget that the film’s item song Fevicol Se, featuring the sultry Kareena Kapoor, is already ruling the music charts all across the country, and is only adding to the X-factor of Dabangg 2. The sequel follows Chulbul Pandey moving from the rustic locales of a village to the glamorous hustle-bustle of a city to rub shoulders with the elite, where he ends up killing the brother of the criminal-turned-politician, Bachcha Bhaiyya. An agitated Bachcha Bhaiyya gets into the revenge mode and wants Chulbul Pandey at any cost. Will Bachcha Bhaiyya get his revenge for his brother’s death or will Chulbul Pandey get rid of the dreaded criminal? Let the drama unfold at the theatres, today! So, will the ‘D’ factor, Dabangg 2 releasing on the doomsday, work in Salman’s favour? Let’s just wait ‘n’ watch!

Happy Birthday Ankita Lokhande!

She was supposed to start her career in the Indian television industry with Bali Umar Ko Salaam against Jay Soni. But, as destiny would have it, the serial got canned and she ended up landing the lead role in Pavitra Rishta as Archana Manav Deshmukh. The rest, as they say, is history!

Yes, we are talking about none other than the leading lady of the highly popular TV serial Pavitra Rishta, Ankita Lokhande. Ankita, who turns 28 today, has hit the jackpot with her maiden TV serial, a luck that does not embrace just about anybody. And what’s more, she has even found the love of her life in the form of her leading man in Pavitra Rishta, Sushant Singh Rajput.

So, what is it about Ankita that has worked in her favour and catapulted her to instant stardom in her maiden TV venture? Let us take a quick look at her life and find out more about the girl who portrays the ideal lady in the popular television serial Pavitra Rishta on a day when she turns a year older and wiser.

Hailing from a Marathi Patil family, she was born as Tanuja Lokhande in Indore on 19 December, 1984. She is a Sagittarian by birth and her ruling number, as per the science of numerology, is 1. Now Sagittarians by nature are far too full of energy to sit still for long, a trait that everyone on the sets of Pavitra Rishta would vouch for. Her zodiac sign also indicates towards her free spirited nature and hence it is not that easy to keep pace with them at all times.

A Sagittarian is known to be quite dashing and ambitious; someone who loves to take up new challenges and explore unknown subjects. This is another trait in Ankita that has worked quite well in her favour and helped her reach the top of the ladder sooner than the rest.

As far as her ruling number is concerned, Ankita is someone who’s born to lead from the front. Add to that her farsightedness, single-minded devotion towards work and her steely determination, and you have a winning combination at hand like no other. However, she needs to curb her emotional outbursts and tactless handling of situations if she wishes to replicate her success in her maiden TV venture.

Her relationship with Sushant Singh Rajput, her costar from Pavitra Rishta, also seems to be a mutually beneficial one. As per astrology, it’s a union of a Sagittarian woman with an Aquarian man and is highly likely to be a successful one as they both seek the reality of things and give each other ample space to grow. While the Aquarian man is mesmerized by the ambitious nature of his Sagittarius woman, it’s the newness that her man brings to her life that keeps the Sagittarian woman hooked on to her Aquarian beau.

So, the future seems pretty bright for this self-acclaimed livewire lady, both professionally and personally. And if her horoscope is anything to be believed, then Ankita’s stars are only going to get better in 2013. So, on this positive note, we wish the leading lady of Pavitra Rishta, Ankita Lokhande, a very happy and fabulous birthday!!

The ‘Khiladi’ is Back!

He is one of the biggest stars of Bollywood today and he is not a ‘Khan’. He has had some of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters to his credit. His ‘khiladi’ series has been one of the most popular and successful franchises in Bollywood. He has been the highest tax-payer of Bollywood for the past couple of years. And when he decided to return to the action genre after a gap of 7 long years, his film ended-up amassing more than 100 crores at the box-office!

Yes, he is none other than the ‘khiladi’ himself - Akshay Kumar. And he is all set to rock the box-office, again, with his second action film of the year 2012, Khiladi 786. The film is an action comedy and stars south siren Asin against him in the lead. The film also stars Mithun Chakraborty, Himesh Reshammiya, Paresh Rawal, Raj Babbar and Mukesh Rishi in significant roles.

Set in the backdrop of Punjab, Akshay Kumar plays the role of Bahattar Singh, a local hooligan who helps the cops catch the bad guys (smugglers). No girl in India is ready to get married into his family because of the wrong-doings of his entire family. On the other hand, Indu (played by Asin) is the daughter of a famous gangster Tatya Tukaram Tendulkar (played by Mithun Chakraborty) who just keeps refusing to get married to even the most decent of guys. So our match-maker Mansukh (played by Himesh Reshammiya) tries to hook-up Bahattar Singh and Indu. What follows next is a series of comic twists and turns, and you have a full masala entertainer in the form of Khiladi 786.

So will Akshay Kumar turn lucky for the third time in 2012 after the tremendous successes of Housefull 2 and Rowdy Rathore? As per numerology, his ruling number 9 says that his originality and energetic self should work in his favour. But will his khiladi magic actually work on the audience is what remains to be seen.

We will get to know if Akshay’s career graph rises or falls by the end of this weekend, but what about YOUR career? 

Talaash Aamir’s Search for Success Again

 The month of December seems to preserve its best for Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan. After tasting stupendous success in the form of the mega-blockbuster 3 Idiots and surprise hit Delhi Belly, both being released in December, will Aamir Khan be 3^rd time lucky with his latest venture Talaash?

Talaash - The Answer Lies Within is a Bollywood suspense thriller involving a cop, a housewife and a prostitute whose lives get entangled in mysterious and unexpected ways. The film is being directed by Reema Kagti and it stars Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor. The film has already created quite a buzz among cinegoers with its unconventional promos, something that Aamir has mastered over the years. And going by track record of the film’s leading male protagonist, Talaash is all set to become a hit even before its release.

The film is releasing on 30 November, 2012 and as per numerology, its ruling number turns out to be 1. So it would not be wrong to assume that Aamir is once again here to rule the box-office with Talaash. The film was made at an estimated cost of Rs.40 crores and after having already sold its satellite rights for approximately the same amount, Talaash is a break-even film even before its release. And the fact that the film is releasing in more number of screens overseas than even his biggest hit 3 Idiots, also acts in favour of it.

Moreover, Aamir’s own stars are also there to add to the chances of the film’s success. As per astrology, Aamir is a Piscean by birth. Pisceans are very creative by nature and it is this characteristic of Aamir Khan that lands that killer punch to his roles and eventually his films. Pisceans are also more social than the other zodiac signs, according to astrology, and are also quite popular, another characteristic which is quite evident in Talaash’s leading man Aamir Khan.

And that is not all. Aamir was born on 14 March, 1965 and according to Indian numerology, his ruling number is 5. People ruled by the number 5 are very artistic in nature and they constantly strive for excellence at work, characteristics now synonymous to Aamir Khan and also the reason for his films’ success. Numerology also suggests that people with the ruling number 5 are pretty flexible, love challenges and possess great potential for success. They also possess a keen eye for details without losing sight of the bigger picture, yet another of Aamir’s many qualities that call for his films’ success.

So, according to Indian astrology, the stars are all in favour of Talaash - The Answer Lies Within, much thanks to its leading man Aamir Khan. The near future seems quite bright for the film and come this Friday, 30 November, 2012, we shall see the stars rising for Aamir Khan, yet again!

Significance of Numbers in Astrology

Man has always been fascinated by number since mathematics came into existence. The great Aryabhatt-1 needs to be praised for being the protagonist in revolutionizing mathematics in the world. Two of his classics “ARYABHATEEYA” and “ARYA SIDDHANTA” are pure works in the area of mathematics. In same manner, SURYA SIDDAHNTA by Surya is a pure mathematical work on Astronomy.

Perhaps the greatest ingredient in the relationship between Astrology and Astronomy is mathematics or simply numbers. The use of numbers in our day to day life is inevitable. Likewise, Astrology would be fairly incomplete without numbers. Let’s try to analyze the use of numbers in Astrology.

To begin with, we have 12 houses in a standard horoscope, there are 9 planets in Astrology, there are 27 nakshatras, and different divisional charts are known by numbers as D2, D3, D5, D9, D10, D12 etc. Interestingly the science of numbers gave birth to a new system called as NUMEROLOGY. Predictions are made using numbers. Amazingly the results flowing from numerology are in line with the predictions made by different methods of prediction in Astrology.

Over time one more thing gained importance in relation to numbers, ie science of Omen. Astrologers as well as general public started linking omens as good or bad in relation to numbers. Like appearance of number 13 has been treated as a bad omen since the time of Jesus Christ. It is said that during the “LAST SUPPER”, Loki was the 13^th guest to arrive for the dinner. In the modern day world even hotels do not have a 13^th floor; they tend to skip this number from 12^th to 14^th. The science of Omen developed with live experience of the masses. The effect of this science is very unique and effective.

Numbers have gained importance in Lucky Charms too. One of the greatest lucky charms is the appearance of the number 786. Wearing it as a pendant, its existence in mobile number, and kind of signage, number plate of vehicles etc is thought to bring fortune to the native.

The digits 4, 8 & 9 have great importance even in day to day life of a common man. There are four directions, four Vedas, four dhams, four yugas, thereby proving the power influenced by number 4. Likewise, we have Ashtakvarga system in astrology, Ashtadha Prakriti, Ashtalakshmi, Ashtavasu, Ashtagandha Chandan etc exhibiting the importance of number 8. Lastly, there is Navadha Bhakti, Navanath, Navnaga, Navdurga, Navratri exhibiting the importance of number 9.

The Charisma of Debilitated Planets

Time has witnessed the fact that no element in his universe can be complete good/bad. In the world of Astrology, EXALTED planets i.e. the planets in the peak position to deliver good results have been praised. A native feels apprehended when it comes across a DEBILITATED planet in the horoscope, without understanding the fact that such planets have a unique ability to bestow favourable results to a native in disguise.

Let me quote an illustration on this. Every year during Diwali, three planets are Debilitated in transit. These three planets are Sun,Venus and combusted Moon (Amavasya Moon).

Further probing on Debilitated planets clears the understanding that Debilitated planets are not weak and they do not cause harm on all the significations related to the planet. Let’s say, SUN debilitates in Libra and Exalts in Aries, now before going further an understanding is required on the fact that “WHY” Sun exalts in Aries and Debilitates in Libra.

Sun being the king among the planets does not favour closeness to everyone, as not everyone can interact with the king. Being the king it demands protection that can only be delivered by a bodyguard/commander-in-chief. Mars happens to be the commander-in-chief of the Gods. So SUN exalts in the Aries zodiac which happens to be Mars’ sign. Alternatively , a king is known by the virtuous and brave deeds of his commander-in-chief/army, so Sun exalts in Aries.

Sun debilitates in Libra which is ruled by Venus. Venus holds the position of a minister in the Sun’ cabinet. A minister/advisor influences the mind faculties of the person in authority. One wrong advice can destroy a kingdom. So a king has to be very wise in seeking advice from his ministers. Moreover, in a standard horoscope Libra governs the 7th house, the house of conjugal life. If a king indulges in too much pleasures or luxuries of conjugal life, it harms the bright future prospects of his kingdom. So Sun debilitates in Libra.

The Power of Gemstones Part - II: Pt. Umesh Chandra Pant

Yellow Sapphire or Pukhraj is beneficial in attainment of knowledge of law, wit, worldly happiness, long life, glory, prosperity, mental peace, physical power and paraphysical bliss. With so many positive characteristics, Pukhraj is a gemstone which is worthy to be worn by all. Authors, businessmen, traders and writers would be most benefited with the Yellow Sapphire or Pukhraj.

Pukhraj is highly recommended for girls as this can remove obstacles that may cause any delay in marriage. Also, a happy conjugal marital life is blessed to a Pukhraj wearer. Pukhraj acts as a pacifier as it helps in calming down the anger. Strengthening bonds in family and relationships is another positive impact of Pukhraj.

Pukhraj bestows wisdom, vigour, good luck, name, fame and longevity. Marriage related problems don't arise in a Pukhraj wearers' life. Also, they progress spiritually and are fearless of evil vibrations. Pukhraj is highly beneficial for people suffering from fever, kidney problems, cough or rheumatism, arthritis, insomnia, impotency and ulcers. Yellow Sapphire brings wealth and health to the wearer.

Diamond or Heera is for Venus (Sukra). Diamond is an excellent gemstone to end all conflicts in your marital life and it enhances one's beauty. It brings good fortune; improves financial conditions, and gives the wearer peace of mind. Medically, wearing diamond is good for protection against urinary diseases, sexual organs, syphilis, skin and uterine diseases and diabetes.

Blue sapphire or Neelam represents Shani or Saturn which rules the zodiacs Capricorn and Aquarius. Shani is considered the most malefic planet among all but the final effect of Shani is always good. It throws one into adversities and misfortunes, but ultimately, it all sums up to be good for the person. Neelam is effective in removing poverty, sorrows, diseases, and accelerates prosperity, life-span, and gives overall strength to the wearer. Neelam also brings back any property or funds lost before wearing the stone. If Neelam is unfavorable, it does all the opposites. The wearer's efforts and hard work may go waste and Neelam may end up shoving the wearer's life down to the destruction lane. Hence, Neelam should only be worn after proper consultation from an astrologer and test it a week before finally wearing it.

Gomed or Hessonitee helps in countering the negative effects of Rahu in a person's birth chart and helps in accelerating life in a positive direction. Gomed is honey-tinged blackish in colour. Presence of a powerful Rahu in horoscope spells mental disturbances, worries, tensions and strained relationships. This strong impact can also bring abdominal disturbances, mental pressure, struggled life, and hindrances in business, quarrels, shortage of money and a disturbed career path.

Wearing of Gomed is highly recommended for those who are in legal practices, court affairs and people in politics. Also, anyone associated with gambling can wear Gomed. It gives mental peace and frees one from tensions. The honey-tinged Gomed is associated with Rahu. A transparent Gomed with uniform colour, brilliance and lustre has the power to neutralise the evil effects of Rahu. Gomed provides clarity of mind, accelerates spiritual growth and removes fears. Stomach ailments are removed and so are any delays in career path. It clears the hurdles and helps one race towards the ambition minus hindrances. Professional excellence is another facet of Gomed.

Saturn in Libra influences the corporate world

A bird's overview of transiting Shani/Saturn in Thula/Libra in the corporate world

Given below is a bird's eye view of what may happen and what can be done in corporate management, during the transit of Shani (Saturn) through Thula/Tula/Libra during 5th August 2012 to 3rd November 2014.

Managers and entrepreneurs can keep the following advice in mind as a tool and Information System to enhance the efficiency and productivity of your company to the optimum.

HR - The lower working force will become more powerful and efficient to carry out more work and responsibilities though obviously in respect to physical labour. The higher levels of the staff will face restrictions in their work and may find themselves restricted and their authority challenged. Exceptions of course will be there when the personal natal chart will interfere (natal chart of the company, the individual staffers). To be more specific, mechanics divisions, logistics, house keeping, trades divisions, job workers, and service oriented departments may find good productivity amongst their workers.

Marketing - The sales staff, not the marketing and advertising divisions, will find it easy as they will be able to work harder. This division can target the following industries as more business can be available from them. Natural resources, mining, metals, land, junk, steel, iron, agri, labour intensive, logistics, transport, contract businesses, ice, air, oil, mechanical, hardware, timber, bricks, shoes, storage, leather, cement etc.

Resources/Purchase - Your logistics will be classical and should work efficiently. Try negotiating with the following industries to get the best benefit of over production in their areas. Natural resources, mining, metals, land, junk, steel, iron, agri, labour intensive, logistics, transport, contract businesses, ice, air, oil, mechanical, hardware, timber, bricks, shoes, storage, leather, cement etc. Alternatively/additionally, less funds allocation in these can be allowed. You may need to plan your purchase schedules and have larger budgets for the sourcing of raw materials from the following industries. Machineries in general, industries which rely more on ignition and fire, heat, sharpness for their productions as well as final outputs, chemicals, arms, blood, medicines, tea, milk, silver, hospitals, entertainment industry, silk.

Production - Labour will not be a problem. You may have good and productive labour relations. Your resource mobilisation in conjunction with purchase functional will be highly efficient. Units related to fire, heat and expansion, cutting and such activities may face issues through prolonged troubles while units related to air, cold, compression, general metals, oil and such other processes may excel.

Source -  https://www.astroyogi.com/articles/saturn-in-libra-influences-the-corporate-world.aspx

Career Astrology and Sun signs

We all dream of a high flying career but only those who are determined, hardworking or talented get to live this dream. Astrologically, which signs are career driven and which sun signs are not? Take a look at our analysis and find out. In Astrology there are 12 sun signs and each sun sign is blessed with a unique characteristic of its own.

The Aries Worker: Stubborn and impatient, the Aries is known for being impulsive and hot-headed in most situations. An Aries works with his head and he seldom follows his heart. They are hardworking and are blessed with leadership skills. In a group, they have the ability to shine and do not shy away from taking the lead when required.

The Taurus Worker: Astrologically, Taurus as a sign is well known for not taking too many risks. They would rather opt for the safe route and not engage in anything that brings about a change in their work profile. Taureans like to keep things simple and uncomplicated.

The Gemini Worker: Gemini loves to communicate and can convince you about anything. Being an air sign, Gemini finds it difficult to focus entirely on one thing. They love to change things around rapidly and are often confused about which way to head. A very creative sign, one can expect something innovative from a Gemini worker.

The Cancer Worker: Cancer is hard working and efficient, but rarely tries to outshine others. They quietly go about doing their work. They are calm and like to think through things before jumping into conclusions.

The Leo Worker: Leo is a born leader and would not be satisfied without leading in a group. In Astrology, Leo workers are known for coming up with great ideas and their attention to detail. Don't expect too many mistakes when a Leo is leading the pack.

The Virgo Worker: The Virgo worker is quite a perfectionist. Astrologically, the sign is known for finding flaws. They get impatient while dealings with slow colleagues. They are organised when it comes to work and this helps them advance in life.

The Libra Worker: The Libra worker loves to multitask and impresses others with their creativity and ability to come up with interesting ideas. Astrologically, the sign is quite capable of handling additional responsibilities and gets along well with others in the team by being diplomatic.

The Scorpio Worker: The Scorpio worker can be considered for leadership positions. Scorpio's dominating personality helps them lead. It's tough to dictate them around, as they prefer to work on their own terms.

The Sagittarius Worker: The Sagittarius worker is highly ambitious and aims for nothing but the best. Their intellect helps them succeed in their work and advance in their careers. People don't mind looking up to Sagittarians and following their lead.

The Capricorn Worker: The Capricorn worker is known for believing in hard work and determination. They will not rest till they reach the top. They don't believe in taking shortcuts. Expect an overload of work and responsibilities while working with a Capricorn.

The Aquarius Worker: The Aquarius worker is like a free bird and believes in working independently. It's not easy to control or instruct an Aquarian as they believe in working in their own style. They achieve much better results when someone gives them the space that they need to focus and deliver.

The Pisces Worker: The Pisces worker is far more creative than other sun signs. They are always busy making plans and visualizing the next big thing. Their unique ideas help them carve a niche for themselves no matter what they do.

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Astrology Signs and their Weaknesses Aug31

All astrology signs are blessed with unique strengths; likewise they also have some weaknesses. Astrology signs have a deep connection with elements like fire, water, air, wood and earth. As the planets change their positions, the circumstances of human beings change too. Let’s take a look at some of the weaknesses that are considered to be common according to one’s astrology sign.

Aries: Starting with the fire sign, Aries’ weakness is their anger and their explosive reaction. They are known as the ‘emperor’. They don’t believe in yelling or ignoring the unfair, they just hit and prove their superiority by showing their emperorship. Their stubborn and head strong nature may prove to be destructive.

Taurus: Taurus is rigid, unchanging and lazy. They are bound around their regular routine and makes really slow moves, so they miss out many good opportunities. They also become stubborn and have a tendency to exaggerate.

Gemini: The air bearing twins are very fast and unpredictable; they move in different directions and work in different fields. They don’t care about their health so much and are considered to be double faced. They may act differently for personal gain.

Cancer: Cancer is a shy, secretive and moody sign. They do not forget things easily and may seek revenge. They get jealous easily and may speak ill of others. Â Their money-minded nature may be perceived as a negative trait.

Leo: The son of the sun, lion (the Leo) is the sign of royalty and domination. Their weaknesses are that they have a deep desire to rule over all, they are stubborn in believing themself and excessively use their power. Staying in the limelight is fine, but hogging it all the time is not.

Virgo: Virgo has a problem when it comes to trusting others. They wouldn’t even trust their best friends.They are reluctant spenders. They criticize and nag; qualities which many find to be annoying.

Libra: Libra gets confused all the time. Once in a while is fine, but to be indecisive whenever you ask something can be a frustrating thing to experience. They may be critical without paying heed to others’ emotions.

Scorpio: They can be very vindictive as an enemy, so try not to bring out the worst in Scorpio. Their inability to make the right decision in love is their biggest weakness. They are stubborn too.

Sagittarius: They get distracted very easily and also change their personality according to the situation. They have this desire to do too many things together, which can lead to problems later. They forget about all the practical things in the world.

Capricorn: Capricorn is too detached from reality and may also appear cold when in love. They are slow learners who take their time before adapting to something new.

Aquarius: Aquarius desires freedom too much and believes in doing things alone. They have a quality of being coolly sarcastic and become highly impatient when they are hungry.

Pisces: They are not very determined and excessively trust others. Pisceans are most difficult to understand. They are extremely sensitive and also very gullible. People may take advantage of Pisces’ naivete.

Astro love: Arbaaz and Malaika Arora

"Coffee and love are best when they are hot," says a German proverb. And this is exactly how love brewed over a hot coffee in Arbaaz Khan-Malaika Arora Khan's life.

It was one fine day while taking a coffee break from MR Coffee ad campaign shots, Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora stumbled upon each other. Their eyes met and in a total filmy ishtyle, cupid arrows struck their hearts and it was love at first sight for them. They married on Dec 12, 1998 and have a son named Arhaan, who was born in 2003.

Having been married for over 14 years, the munni girl and the man behind Dabangg are today one of the Most Desirable and the hot and happening couple in Bollywood. They have been a support system for each other. From looks to compatibility, they are simply made for each other. Their love horoscope finds out the reason behind their strong bonding.

According to Malaika Arora's birth chart (Oct 23, 1973,), she is a Scorpion with Death and King of Cups as its corresponding Tarot cards. The King of Cups denotes Malaika as a kind, emotional, creative, gentler, and loving; Arbaaz is lucky to have her as his wife. Her horoscope personality analysis predicts that she is a devoted house wife and a doting mother. She is strong and has a calm personality with a creative approach combined with practical common sense. The Death card predicts the constant possibility of a chance to make good. Her detailed scorpio horoscope reading says that she is a wonderful life companion.

On the other hand, Arbaaz is a Leo with Strength, Sun, and Queen of Wands as its corresponding Tarot cards. As denoted by the Queen of Wands, Arbaaz is a strong, passionate, outgoing and independent. He respects whatever she does and gives her space. Personality of leo horoscope adds that he is a dedicated, loving and a very gentle husband. He is a family man and is always there for them.

As per their love horoscope, they have a great mutual understanding and are simply perfect for each other. Their horoscope indicates that Arbaaz and Malaika's relationship is here to stay. It is their strong love for each other that keeps this relationship going. With a youthfulness of love, Arbaaz and Malaika are today Bollywood's hottest couple.

Our Nine Planets

Sun: The Sun or Surya is a royal planet and the King in astrology. It represents the soul, will power, father, paternal relations, the King or the high officials. It's hot and angry; colour is red; metal is gold and gem is ruby. The Sun represents the eastern direction. The Sun stays in each rasi for one month and takes one year to complete the round of the zodiac. Its motion is fixed and a lot of Indian festivals are as per the Sun's entry into the various signs. For example on January 14, it enters Makara and this day is celebrated as Makara Sankranti. On April 13th/14th, it enters Mesha and this day is celebrated as Baisakhi. The change in the seasons is also linked to the Sun's entry into various signs and Nakshatras. He is the Pitra karaka or planet connected with father.

Moon: The Moon or Chandra is also a royal planet and is the Queen in astrology. It represents the mind, emotions, sensitivity, the mother, house and domestic comforts, milk, sea and all things connected with the sea, hotel and food industry, textiles and apparels. It's cold and calm; its color is white; direction is north-east; metal is silver and gem is pearl. The moon is the fastest moving planet among the other planets and takes approximately 2-1/2 days to travel a sign. When the Sun and Moon are in the same rasi, it is called Amavasya or New Moon day or the 1st day of the dark fortnight. The lunar days or Tithi changes with every 12 degree difference between the Sun and the Moon. When the Sun and the Moon are in the exact opposite signs or 180 degrees apart, it is called Poornima or the Full moon day or the 1st day of the bright fortnight. It is the Matra karaka or planet connected with mother. The sign in which the Moon is placed in the birth chart is called your Janma Rasi. The star constellation in which the Moon is placed is called your Janma Nakshatra.

Mars: Mars or Mangala or Kuja is the commander in astrology. It represents energy, courage, younger brothers & sisters, armed forces, the police forces, commanders, administrators, men in high position, land, engineering, metals, real estate agents and surgery. Its metal is copper and gem is coral; color is red and direction is south. Mars takes about 45 days to travel one sign. It is the Bhatra karaka or planet connected with brother.

Mercury: Mercury or Budha is the prince in astrology. It represents speech, intelligence, maternal uncles, short journeys, medical profession, trade, computers and the web, astrology and knowledge of the shastras, accounts, mathematics, journalism, printing and publishing. Its metal is bronze; gem is emerald; color is green and direction is north. Mercury takes about a month to travel a rasi. It is always within 27 degree distance from the Sun from astrological point of view.

Jupiter: Jupiter or Guru or Brihaspati is known as the 'Devaguru' or the guru of the Gods. It represents higher knowledge, spirituality, priests, temples, teachers, research & scientists, lawyers & judges, children and knowledge of the shastras and astrology. Its color is yellow; metal is gold; gem is yellow sapphire and direction is north-east. Jupiter takes about one year to travel a sign. It is the Putra karaka or planet connected with children.

Venus: Venus or Shukra is the 'Daitya guru' or the guru of the demons. It represents spouse, sex life, kidneys and sex organ, dance, music, arts, gems and jewellery, wines, bars, gambling places, acting, fashion, cosmetics and beauty products. Its metal is silver; gem is diamond; direction is south-east and colour is white. Venus takes about a month to travel a sign and completes the round of the zodiac in 12 months. From astrological point of view it is always within 48 degrees of the Sun. It is the Kalatra karaka or planet connected with spouse.

Saturn: Saturn or Shani is the servant in astrology. It represents hard work, sorrow, old men, servants and the lower level workers, people in the iron and steel industry, municipality and drainage works. A well placed Saturn can bestow excellent power, prestige, name and fame and a badly placed Saturn can devastate you. Its metal is iron; color is blue, gem is blue sapphire and direction is west. Saturn is the slowest moving of the 9 planets and takes approximately 2-1/2 years to transit a sign and completes the round of the zodiac in 30 years. It is the Udyog karaka or planet connected with profession.

Rahu: Rahu or Dragon’s Head or North Node represents foreigners, foreign countries, foreign travel, engineering and the technical trades, smoke, old men, grandparents, theft, gambling, drinking, nonconformists, the underworld and the bad elements in the society. Its color is black; metal is mixed-metal and gem is Gomedh. Rahu takes approximately 1-1/2 years to travel a sign and hence completes the round of the zodiac in 18 years.

Ketu: Ketu or Dragon's Tail or South Node represents grandparents, technical trades, spiritual inclinations, superstitions and electronics, its colour is brown and gem is cat's eye. Ketu is always in the opposite sign to Rahu, i.e., exactly 180 degrees away. Ketu also takes approximately 1-1/2 years to travel a sign and hence completes the round of the zodiac in 18 years.

Each of these 9 planets produce different results, and at times totally opposite results, while placed in the 12 different rasis. Again, each planet has some good results and some bad results in each sign. While placed at various specific distances from the Sun, the planets Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn become retrograde or appear to move in the backward direction. The Sun and Moon do not have any retrograde motion. The motion of Rahu and Ketu is always opposite to that of the other planets.

 Source : - http://www.astroyogi.com/articles/AstrologyArticles/our-nine-planets.aspx

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