Air signs are intellectual, communicative, and artistic in nature. There are three air signs in vedic astrology. They are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. The difference is in the movable, fixed, and dual aspects of these signs. Libra is movable and hence has the most mental currents. Aquarius is fixed and hence has the mental currents. Gemini is dual and hence in-between. The zodiac of the ascendant and the Moon sign indicate the backdrop for the person’s life. A person with lagna and Moon as air signs will be air-like. Individual planets are players in the backdrop. The natural characteristics of the planet may gel with the backdrop or be in opposition to the backdrop.

The main attributes can be remembered by considering just the following three dimensions.

1. The symbol of the sign
2. The sign’s element – fire, earth, air, or water
3. The qualities of sign – movable, fixed, or dual

Gemini

Gemini’s symbol is twins – one male and one female. It, therefore, blends male and female energies. The symbolism is all about duality. Hence, it is the most dual of all the signs. Therefore, Gemini natives are dual minded and can have dual careers. Mercury rules Gemini; signifying communications and intelligence. Gemini natives are therefore loquacious, materialistic, and rely on their intelligence. It is also the 3rd house in kala purusha, further indicating communications.

Libra

Libra’s symbol is a balance. Therefore, Libra is the most mercantile sign. It signifies commerce and business. Libra is also a movable sign, enhancing the air-like qualities. Librans love beautiful and luxurious things. They are also known for excessive spending and self-indulgence. Saturn is the their yoga-karaka because it owns the fourth and fifth houses. Therefore, Librans are interested in politics and like public professions. Friends and clubs are important to Librans because it is the seventh sign in kala purusha.

Aquarius

Aquarius’ symbol is a man with a pitcher. This is also the most fixed of the air signs. Therefore, Aquarians tend to collect and hoard things instead of spend like Librans. Natives are unconventional, philosophical, and like new ideas. It is also the 11th house in kala purusha, representing friends, clubs, and societies. Hence,aquarians value friendship and love clubs and societies. Saturn rules the sign and therefore indicates slower progress in life.

Gemini	Libra	Aquarius
Twins, Air, Dual	Scales, Air, Movable	Man with a pitcher, Air, Fixed
Most dual of all the signs. Blends male and female energies. Dual minded.	Mercantile sign. Influenced by bad company. Fashion conscious.	Enjoys gathering knowledge. Timid. Hides idiosyncrasies. Keeps activities secret.
Loquacious. Attracted to arts. Dual careers. Materialistic. Relies on intelligence.	Public professions. Interest in politics. Excessive spending.	Slow progress in career. Materialistic. Alternate gains and losses.
Likes sexual enjoyment. Has expenditures through children.	Enduring marriage. Friends and clubs are important.	Likes friends and societies.
Prefers philosophy over devotional practices. Unstable health. Ill-health to friends or older siblings.	Difficulty accepting wise counsel. Ignores advice actively.	Not excited by money

Earth signs are rigid and determined in nature. There are three earth signs in vedic astrology. They are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. The differences is in the movable, fixed, and dual aspects of these signs. Taurus is fixed and hence the most rigid of the three signs. Capricorn is movable and hence the least rigid and most adaptable. Finally, Virgo is dual and hence is in-between. The zodiac of the ascendant and the Moon sign indicate the backdrop for the person’s life. A person with lagna and Moon as earth signs will be earth-like. Individual planets are players in the backdrop. The natural characteristics of the planet may gel with the backdrop or be in opposition to the backdrop.

The main attributes of each zodiac can be remembered by considering just the following three dimensions.

1. The symbol of the sign
2. The sign’s element – fire, earth, air, or water
3. The qualities of sign – movable, fixed, or dual

Taurus

Taurus’ symbol is the bull. The bull symbolizes strength and determination, qualities that gel with the earth element. Taureans are physically and mentally strong. They rise to anger slowly, but when irked can be a force to reckon with. Venus is the lord of Taurus. This gives them materialistic and pursue good things in life. Mercury is the lord of the 2nd and 5th house and is friendly to Venus. Hence, Taureans have a sharp intellect, are good writers, and can use their mind to acquire wealth.

Virgo

Virgo’s symbol is a maiden carrying a shaft of wheat. The symbol indicates a shy person who lacks worldly skills. Mercury is the lord of Virgo. Hence, Virgo individuals are good at analysis and calculation and are good at trades that are detail oriented. Mars is the lord of the 3rd and 8th house and is Mercury’s enemy. Hence, these individuals have a higher chance of accidents and surgery.

Capricorn

Capricorn’s symbol is a goat with a fish’s tail. Other depictions also show a crocodile with a fish’s tail. The symbol itself shows the dual nature of the sign. The goat or crocodile represent being sure-footed and forceful. The fish represents adaptability. Saturn is the lord of this sign. Individuals have slow progress in career, are money-minded, and miserly. The 4th lord, Mars, is in its sign of exaltation in Capricorn. Hence, these individuals can gain through property. At the same time, the lord, Saturn, is debilitated in the 4th house. This indicates a dissatisfaction with home, family roots, and property. They are conservative in thoughts and doting parents.

Taurus	Virgo	Capricorn
Bull, Earth, Fixed	Virgin, Earth, Dual	Crocodile, Earth, Movable
Physically and mentally strong. Rise to anger slowly, but when irked can be irresistible force.	Maiden, shy. Lack of worldly skills. Unusual thoughts.	Ambitious, forceful.
Sharp intellect. Good writers. Use their mind to acquire money. Materialistic. Good for career pursuits. Strong interest in food.	Good at trades that are detail oriented. Good at analysis and calculations. Interest in hygiene, healthcare, classical culture, and education.	Slow progress in career. Gain through property. Money minded and miserly.
Submissive to spouse. Tend to submerge their individuality. Less number of children.	Difficulties with children.	Dissatisfied with roots, home, property, and family life. Doting parents.
Trouble through or to older siblings or friends.	Higher chance of accidents and surgery. More philosophical than devotional in religious matters.	Religious hypocrites. Conservative and traditional in thoughts.

Fire signs are fiery and energetic in nature. There are three fire signs in vedic astrology. They are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. The difference is in the movable, fixed, and dual aspects of these signs. Aries is movable and hence the most energetic of the signs. Leo is fixed and hence the least energetic of the signs. Sagittarius is dual and hence is in-between. The zodiac of the ascendant and the Moon sign indicate the backdrop for the person’s life. A person with lagna and Moon as water signs will be fire-like. Individual planets are players in the backdrop. The natural characteristics of the planet may gel with the backdrop or be in opposition to the backdrop.

The main attributes of each zodiac can be remembered by considering just the following three dimensions.

1. The symbol of the sign
2. The sign’s element – fire, earth, air, or water
3. The qualities of sign – movable, fixed, or dual

Aries

Aries’ symbol is a Ram. Rams eagerly run into obstacles and can be easily provoked to attack. Aries individuals have the most uncontrolled energy in this group. Mars is the lord of the sign and also symbolizes energy. On the negative side, these individuals can be violent, intense, angry, and frustrated. On the positive side, they are highly motivated and ambitious. Aries individuals make the best pioneer, charting up new paths and embarking on an adventure. These individuals are impulsive and hence cannot strategize for the long term. Like a Ram, they like to roam and do not settle down easily. Aries makes the individual more accident prone, especially head related injuries.

Leo

Leo’s symbol is a lion. Like a lion, these individuals strike a regal appearance and tend to be self-serving. Leo is also the most fixed in this group. Hence, these individuals can be head-strong in the decisions they make. Sun is the lord of the sign and is in its sign of exaltation in the 9th house. Hence, the father plays and important role in such individuals. Mars is debilitated in the 3rd house. Hence, they have more bluster than courage. Also, they neglect their younger siblings viewing them as a threat.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius’s symbol is a an archer ready to strike. Sagittarius is the most balanced in this group. They have the best ability to channel the energy. Sagittarians aim high, are competitive, and can win easily over their enemies. Jupiter is the lord of the sign. Hence this makes them spiritually inclined and they can find happiness in spirituality.

Aries	Leo	Sagittarius
Ram, Fire, Movable	Lion, Fire, Fixed	Archer, Fire, Dual
Eagerly runs into obstacles. Extroverted, violent, impatient, intense, angry, frustrated	Regal, striking appearence, self-interest	Aims high, competitive, can win over enemies easily
Motivated, ambitious, pioneer. Cannot strategize well for long term – impulsive.	King-like, lucky with property. Important father.	Intellectual. Dual careers. Blunt speech, generous.
Roamer – life lived away from home. Disinclination to settle down. Disagreements with mother.	Dominates spouse. Neglects younger sibligs	Lucky
Accident prone, especially head injuries.	Interest in spirituality, More bluster than courage	Spiritual inclination. Can derive happiness from spirituality.

Here is Bill Gates’ vedic chart – Birth Details: Oct 28th 1955 at 20:58 in Seattle, Washington. 

Yogas indicate the opportunities given in life. The strength of the lagna indicates the individual’s potential to use those opportunities. The individual is famous is the lagna or the lagna lord are part of the Yoga.

General Characteristics

General Gemini traits – Bill Gates has a Gemini lagna. Gemini is the most dual of all signs. It represents twins and Gemini natives tend to blend male and female energies. They are dual minded with an attraction towards arts, leading them to have dual careers. Gemini natives are materialistic and rely on their intelligence. Their reliance on intelligence creates a problem in spiritual pursuits. They prefer philosophical discussions over devotional practices. They have unstable health. 

Lagna Vichara

Lagna/Yoga Vichara – Lord of the lagna is Mercury and it is in its own house in a kendra. This gives him one of the panchmahapurusha yogas, bhadra yoga. Bhadra yoga also repeats from the moon sign making it doubly strong. Mercury conjunct with Mars and aspected by Moon give him three dhana yogas (lord of 1 and 2, lord of 1 and 11, and lord of 2 and 11). In addition this combination also gives him chandra mangala yoga; another yoga signifying wealth. The chandra mangala yoga in this chart is unique because it involves the lords of the two houses of wealth, second and eleventh. 

Other Yogas

Other Yogas – Bill Gates has a blessed chart because the trinal lords are all powerful and well placed. Mercury (lagnesh) is in its own house in a kendra. Venus (lord of the 5th) is in its own house and Saturn (lord of the 9th) is exalted in the fifth house. When the trinal lords are strong, life becomes effortless. It is an indication that the person has done a lot of good deeds in his past lives. Bill Gates has the rare mahalakshmi yoga (Venus and lord of the 9th house exalted or in their own sig, and in a kendra or trikona), which again signifies a very wealthy person.  

Best Periods

Best Periods – Bill Gates would benefit the most when he runs the period of Mercury, Venus, and Saturn. He is lucky because he was born in the Saturn dasa, ran the period of Mercury in his student years (1959 – 1976) and the period of Venus (1983 – 2003) in the prime of professional career. By the end of the Venus period, he was almost 50 years. Sub-periods of Mercury/Venus (1962-1965), Mercury/Saturn (1973-1976), Venus/Saturn (1995-1999), and Venus/Mercury (1999-2001) would be very good. Bill Gates will start his Mars mahadasa in 2019 followed by his Rahu mahadasa. Both planets activate the 6th house. He could face health related problems and lawsuits from enemies. 

Here is Brad Pitt’s vedic chart. Brad Pitt was born on Dec 18th 1963 at 06:31 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. 

Yogas indicate the opportunities given in life. The strength of the lagna indicates the individual’s potential to use those opportunities. Yogas that are tied to the lagna or the lagna lord bring fame to the individual.

General Characteristics

General Scorpio traits – Brad Pitt has a Scorpio lagna. Scorpians are rigid and maverick, and so have a tough relationship with their gurus or mentors. They have piercing eyes and can easily read into other people’s deep secrets. Scorpians are ambitious and brave. They have a strong interest in sex and like to dominate their partners. Scorpians have interest in poisons,  drugs, and eighth house matters like the occult and death. 

Lagna Vichara

Lagna/Yoga Vichara – Lord of the lagna is Mars and it is in the second house with four other grahas, giving him an ascetic yoga – Pravaraja. This, also, greatly increases the probability of yogas involving the lagna lord. He has Parvata yoga because the dispositor of the lord of the lagna, Jupiter, is in his own sign in a trikona house. Brad Pitt has the lord of the 9th (Moon) and lord of the 10th (Sun) combined in the second house with the lord of the lagna. This gives him three power dharma karmadhipati yogas (9 and 10, 1 and 9, 1 and 10). He also has two dhana yogas (1 and 11, 9 and 11). Moon and Mars are conjunct forming chandra mangala yoga, another wealth related yoga. Finally, strong Jupiter aspects his first house. 

Other Yogas

Other Yogas – In addition, Brad Pitt has Budha Aditya and Kesari yogas, giving him intelligence and prosperity. 

Best Periods

Best Periods – Brad Pitt has a very powerful Mars, so his Mars dasha (1978 – 1985) must have been very good. This is one of the disadvantages of a scorpio lagna. The lagnesh gets only 7 years in the vimshottari dasha sequence. His high-school and undergraduate years must have been good. Many astrologers believe that if you run a good dasha, especially that of the lagnesh or the 10th lord, early in your life, you will continue to get the benefits throughout your life. He ran Rahu during the initial years of his acting career. Sub-period of Rahu/Mars, Rahu/Sun, Rahu/Moon, Rahu/Mercury must have all been good. His Jupiter period (2003-2019) is better and he did act in more commercially successful movies. In September 2019, Brad Pitt enters 19 years of Saturn dasha. Saturn does not have any connection with the lagna or the lagnesh, so it should be less stellar from the standpoint of fame. Saturn is also conjuct with Venus the maraka (death inflicting) lord and the lord of the 12th house (house of losses). 

Here is Alexander Zverev’s vedic chart. Alexander Zverev was born on Apr 20th 1997 at 03:00 in Hamburg, Germany. There is another time given for birth, 23:00, which would make his lagna Scorpio. I think he fits a Sagittarius lagna better than a Scorpio lagna.

Yogas indicate the opportunities given in life. The strength of the lagna indicates the individual’s potential to use those opportunities. Yogas that are tied to the lagna or the lagna lord bring fame to the individual.

General Characteristics

General Sagittarius traits – Alexander Zverev (Sasha) has a Sagittarius lagna. Sagittarians aim high and are very competitive. They actively win over their enemies. They are intellectual and can have dual careers. Sagittarians are spiritually inclined and can derive happiness from their spiritual pursuits. Sagittarians are generally lucky.

Lagna Vichara

Lagna/Yoga Vichara – Lord of the lagna is Jupiter and it is in a parivartana yoga with Saturn. Given that the houses (2nd and 4th) involved in the parivartana yoga are good, Jupiter would perform like it would if it were in Pisces. Jupiter would then be in its own house forming a panch-maha purusha yoga – Hamsa yoga. Jupiter is also involved in Saraswati yoga giving Sasha intelligence and Susubha yoga giving prosperity.

Other Yogas

Other Yogas – Sasha has a strong lagnesh (Jupiter), however, his 5th house involving Sun, Venus, and Mercury is even stronger. Sun and Mercury produce budha-aditya yoga blessing Sasha with intelligence. He has the most powerful dharma-karmadhpati yoga formed by Sun and Mercury, lords of the 9th and 10th houses. Sun and Mercury form another dharma-karmadhipati yoga as the lords of the 9th and 7th houses. Sasha has a dhana yoga formed by Venus and Sun, lords of the 11th and 9th houses. He also has a parivartana yoga between Mars and Sun.

Best Periods

Best Periods – Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter are associated with powerful yogas. Sasha started life in his Sun dasha (1996-1999), which would have been very good. He would be 72 years old when he starts his Mercury dasha and would never run his Venus dasha. Jupiter’s dasha from 2034-2050 would be good and can bring him fame, but would be well past his playing years. That brings us to Rahu and Ketu. Rahu would play the role of Jupiter (lord of the house) and Sun (Nakshatra lord). This would bring the yogas associated with the lagna and the yogas associated with the 5th house together. Rahu dasha (2016 – 2034) could be the best period of Sasha. Subperiods of Rahu/Ju (2020-2021), Rahu/Me (2025-2026), Rahu/Ve (2028-2031), and Rahu/Su (2031-2031) could be very good.

Sasha started his Rahu dasha in 2016 and Rahu will cover the rest of his playing career. Sasha’s chart has a lot of similarities to Novak‘s chart. Sasha will capitalize on the vacuum created when Rafa and Novak retire.

Here is Novak Djokovic’s vedic chart. Novak Djokovic was born on May 22nd 1987 at 23:25 in Belgrade, Serbia.

Yogas indicate the opportunities given in life. The strength of the lagna indicates the individual’s potential to use those opportunities. Yogas that connect to the lagna or the lagna lord bring fame to the individual.

General Characteristics

General Sagittarius traits – Novak Djokovic has a Sagittarius lagna. Sagittarians aim high and are very competitive. They actively win over their enemies. They are intellectual and can have dual careers. Sagittarians are spiritual and can derive happiness from their spiritual pursuits. Sagittarians are generally lucky.

Lagna Vichara

Lagna/Yoga Vichara – Lord of the lagna is Jupiter and it is in its own house in Pisces forming a panch-maha purusha yoga – Hamsa yoga. Hamsa yoga repeats from the Moon sign as well making it even more powerful. Jupiter also forms a Kesari yoga with the Moon.

Other Yogas

Other Yogas – Novak has a strong lagnesh (Jupiter), however, his 6-12 axis involving Sun, Saturn, and Mercury is even stronger. Sun and Mercury produce budha-aditya yoga blessing Novak with intelligence. He also has the most powerful dharma-karmadhpati yoga formed by Sun and Mercury, lords of the 9th and 10th houses. Sun and Mercury form another dharma-karmadhipati yoga as the lords of the 9th and 7th houses. Sun and Saturn form a dhana yoga linking the lords of the 2nd and 9th houses.

Best Periods

Best Periods – Sun, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn are associated with powerful yogas. Out of these, his Mercury (1994-2011) and Sun (2038-2044) dashas would be strong, but do not involve his lagnesh (Jupiter). Rahu and Ketu play the role of the lord of the house they are in. So, Ketu plays the role of Mercury. Ketu is also associated with Jupiter, his lagnesh, making his Ketu period (2011-2018) his best time.

Novak started his Venus dasha in 2018. Venus, however, is not associated with any yoga. The period from 2038-2044 under Sun would again be good for Novak. There is a real opportunity for a newcomer in tennis with Novak and Rafa running dashas that are not their best.

Here is Rafael Nadal’s vedic chart. Rafael Nadal was born on June 3rd 1986 at 18:20 in Manacor, Spain.

Yogas indicate the opportunities given in life. The strength of the lagna indicates the individual’s potential to use those opportunities. Yogas that are tied to the lagna or the lagna lord bring fame to the individual.

General Characteristics

General Libra traits – Rafa has a libra lagna. Libra is a mercantile sign indicating materialistic qualities. Librans like public professions and have an interest in politics. Friends and clubs are important and Librans are fashion conscious.

Lagna Vichara

Lagna/Yoga Vichara – The lord of the lagna (Venus) is in the 9th house (trikona) with Mercury, who is the lord of the 9th house sitting in his own house. This gives Rafa Parvata yoga, giving strength to his lagna lord, Venus. Mercury and Venus also form a strong dharma-karmadhipati yoga (lords of 1st and 9th houses). Further, Mars mutually aspecting Venus and Mercury adds two more dharma-karmadhipati yogas (lord of 1st and 7th houses and lord of 7th and 9th houses) and two dhana yogas (lord of 1st and 2nd houses and lord of 2nd and 9th houses). The three planets are also well placed – Mercury is in his own house and Venus and Mars are in the house of friends.  Venus is also involved in Saraswati yoga with all the natural benefics (Ju, Me, and Ve) in trikona houses gifting Rafa with intelligence.

All of these make Rafa’s chart very powerful. He has a strong lagnesh (Ve) and the lagnesh is involved in tons of powerful yogas.

Other Yogas

Other Yogas – Rafa also has another dhana yoga because the lord of 11th house (Sun) mutually aspects the lord of the 5th house (Saturn), bringing Rafa a total of 3 dhana yogas, a very rare occurrence.

Best Periods

Best Periods – The planets associated with the most yogas are Venus, Mercury, and Mars. So, dashas of Venus (1990-2010), Mercury, and Mars (2026-2033) would be good. In particular dasha and antardasha periods of Venus/Mercury (2006-2008), Venus/Mars (1996), Mercury/Venus, Mercury/Mars, Mars/Venus (2031), and Mars/Mercury (2029/2030) would be very good. The “Vimshottari” chart shows the start and end dates for the main and sub dasha planets.

Rafa was lucky because he was able to run the dasha of his lagnesh (Venus) from 1990 to 2010 and the dasha of Sun from (2010 – 2016). He started his Moon dasha in 2016. Moon is not very strong because it is afflicted by Rahu and Ketu and does not have support from benefic planets. Also, Moon is close to becoming a new Moon, making it weaker. He will have another great run, in his second career, from 2026 to 2050 when he runs Mars and Rahu dashas. He will do well in business and may try his hand at politics.

As you look at many vedic charts, a natural questions that comes to mind is – is there a perfect horoscope? The chart of Lord Rama is one such chart.

Let us consider the chart below. It is the chart of Lord Rama’s. The chart below is an astronomically possible chart and can be dated to 10 Jan 5114 BC. Obviously, the combination would repeat and so should have occurred many thousands of year before 5114 BC as well.

Graha Vichara

“Graha Vichara” – we will start by examining the grahas to determine their strengths and whether they are benefic or malefic. The benefic and malefic conclusion would consider the natural and functional nature of the grahas in the chart.

• Jupiter – strong – Jupiter is exalted and has dig bala in the first house. Jupiter is further strengthened by its conjunction with Moon (sitting in its own house) and direct aspect from an exalted Mars. The only negative is the aspect from an exalted Saturn. (Benefic)
• Moon – strong – Moon is in its own house. Jupiter’s conjunction and Mars’ aspect, further strengthen the Moon. The only negative is the aspect from an exalted Saturn. (Benefic)
• Venus – very strong – Venus is exalted and is aspected by an exalted Jupiter. Venus does not have aspects from any malefics. (Benefic)
• Mars – very strong – Mars is in ite sign of exaltation. Mars is further strengthened by its direct aspect from Jupiter (exalted) and Moon (own house). It is also a yogakaraka (lord of 5th and 10th houses) for a cancer ascendant. So, we will consider Mars a benefic for Lord Rama. There is no negative influence from any malefic on Mars. (Benefic)
• Sun – strong – Sun is exalted and has dig bala in the tenth house. Sun is further strengthened by its aspect from Mars (friend, exalted). The only negative is the aspect from an exalted Saturn. We will consider the Sun a benefic because it is the lord of the 2nd house and a supporter of the lagnesh (Moon). (Benefic)
• Saturn – strong – in his sign of exaltation and aspected by Jupiter. Saturn is, however, malefic and will be a strong malefic in this chart. (Malefic)
• Mercury – average – Mercury is the only graha that does not have any inherent strength. Mercury is also not conjunct or aspected by other grahas. We will consider Mercury a Malefic for this chart because it is the owner of the 3rd and 12th houses. (Malefic)
• Rahu/Ketu – the nodes are always malefic. The good part is they don’t directly aspect any graha. (Malefic)

Lagna Vichara

“Lagna Vichara” – the lagna defines a person. We look at the strength of the lagna to make the overall prediction for a chart.

• The lord of the lagna, Moon, is strong and in its own house. This makes the lagna strong.
• The first house has two strong grahas, Moon and Jupiter, sitting in it; making the house very strong. Moon and Mars, friends of Jupiter, aspect the house, adding to the strength of the house. The only negative is the aspect from Saturn.
• The karaka for the first house is Sun, who is strong in his sign of exaltation.

Moon, Jupiter, and Mars positively influence Lord Rama’s chart. These are friendly grahas to each other, lord of the trines (1,5,9) in this chart, and manually aspect each other. This is a unique feature of this chart, making the chart divinely blessed. The strength of the trinal lords in a chart show god’s grace in a chart.

The words that come to mind when one thinks of Lord Rama are compassionate (Moon), righteous (Jupiter), and courageous (Mars) – qualities that make him the ideal ruler.

Yoga Vichara

“Yoga Vichara” – the next step is to see the yogas in the chart. The yogas become very strong because almost all the planets are individually strong. Here are some of the key ones.

• Pancha mahapurusha yoga – this chart has 3 of the 5 yogas – Ruchaka, Hamsa, and Sasa – making him the ultimate ruler. These yogas repeat from the Moon and Sun as well, making them even more powerful.
• Chandra mangala yoga – Exalted Mars aspecting Moon in its own sign, connecting with the lagna and lagnesh – very powerful.
• Dharma-karmadhipati yoga – connection between the kendra lords and trinal lords – The best of these is the connection between the 9th and 10th lords. This chart has Jupiter (9th) and Mars (10th) aspecting each other. In addition we also have Moon and Jupiter (1 and 9) and Moon and Mars (1 and 5) forming dharma karmadhipati yoga.
• Gaja Kesari and Gauri yoga – Jupiter and Moon conjunct in the first house.
• Kuja dosha – Mars in 7th from lagna and Moon. This explains the problem with his wife.
• Mahalakshmi yoga – Jupiter (9th lord) and Venus exalted in trines.

Lord Rama’s chart is obviously a dream chart. Rama, however, had his share of problems. His father exiled him for 14 years. He had a very powerful enemy who defined his life. Ravana, his enemy, abducted his wife. He did not have relationship with his sons. Can we see these play out in Rama’s chart?

Negative points

“Negatives” – the culprit is mostly Saturn. Saturn is a strong malefic planet that influences the 4th house (home, mother, property and vehicles), 6th house (enemies and health), 10th house (career), and 1st house (self).

• 4th house – Saturn, sitting in the fourth house caused stress at home. His father’s third wife wanted her son to become King and so sent Rama into exile for 14 years. During the 14 years in exile, Rama lived the life of a ascetic, without any material comforts. The aspect from a strong Sun negates a lot of the bad influence in this house. Rama, after the 14 year exile, lives a long and comfortable life as the king of Ayodhya.
• 6th house – This is the house that is most troublesome in this chart. Saturn aspects this house. Rahu/Ketu influence this house as well. Lord Rama had a long list of very powerful enemies and he had to fight against them all. Jupiter is the lord of the house and because Jupiter is strong, he was victorious in his battles.
• 10th house – This is a strong house with exalted Sun sitting in it and is aspected by an exalted Mars, who is also the lord of the 10th house. These factors make Rama’s career glorious. Saturn’s influence contribute to the struggles in his career.
• 1st house – like the 10th house, the first house is also very strong, benefiting from strong Mars, Moon, and Jupiter. Some black clouds about his decision to question his wife can be attributed to the influence of Saturn on the first house and on the Moon.

Mercury is average in the chart and “intelligent/crafty”, “witty”, or “entrepreneur” are not first words that come to mind when you think of Rama.