War was the message blazoned across the heavens from Sept 11th onwards.
Mars, the planet of war, had initiated this dark phase. Mars & the South Node were in Moola at the time of the attack. Mars in the war-like Sagittarius aspecting eclipsed Jupiter on that Black Tuesday had created this War. It was Mars, Mars all the way as Moon was in Mrigasira, a martian constellation!
Mars cruelly and powerfully aspected Gemini, the sign of the U S. Jupiter, the planet of peace was afflicted by the North Node. Mars and Ketu were both in the constellation of Moola, whose presiding Deity is Nirruthi, the goddess of destruction, of violence and cruelty.
Gemini represents the great entreprenauerial spirit which U S is supposed to have. Gemini (U S) was afflicted by the North Node and aspected cruelly by Mars!
In Vedic Aastrology, the deadliest star is the 7th star from the birthstar and goes by the name of Naidhana tara (Death Star). It is no coincidence that Mrigasira was the Death Star of US (whose birthstar is Uttarabhadra).
Jupiter-North Node conjunction is called Guru-Chandala Yoga. It indicates Chandala Gurus (terrorists) who are about to wreak havoc.
All these indications does not augur well for world peace. Jupiter will have to move away from Gemini (on June 12, 2002 it will move away) for Peace to reign. This turbulent phase is only temporary - and the Good and the Law will always overcome the negative forces, the fleeing and illusory shadow of the Great Life!
The twelve dimensions of life are represented by the twelve houses of the Zodiac.
The rising Sign at the Eastern Horizon is known as the Ascendant and is the First House. First House represents personality and fame. The native's complexion is indicated by the color of the Ascendant lord (brownish if the Ascendant lord is Jupiter) and the color of the planets aspecting the Ascendant.
If the Ascendant lord is exalted or aspected by a benefic in Amsa in own house or friend's house, posited in quadrants or trines, the native will be blessed with wealth, happiness and the eightfold Siddhis or paranormal powers.
If on the other hand, the Ascendant lord is weak, debilitated, with malefic planets, in inimical Amsa and aspected by malefics, the native will be unhealthy, poor and will be indulging in self-destruction.
If the North Node is posited in the Ascendant with malefics, he will be insulted by people. He will be tormented by enemies and crooks.
The Effects of the Ascendant Lord in the 12 Houses
The Ascendant lord in the Ascendant
If the ascendant lord is in the ascendant itself, the native will be famous automatically. Endowed with material happiness he/she will be known for his/her independent spirit to live by own efforts. The native will be fickleminded. The native will maintain multiple interests in unrelated subjects & people. The native will always be alert physically & mentally. Chances are that he/she will visit foreign or far away lands. He/she will be endowed with fame & wealth. They command respect in their circle. They will have a magnetic personality & majestic appearance. They will be endowed with personal magnetism & charisma.
The Ascendant lord in the Second House
Since the lord of the ascendant is in the 2nd house the native will be graced by scholarship. They will be blessed by many outstanding qualities. They will be spiritual and religious by nature. They will have a charming, magnetic personality. They will be blessed by the gift of the gab or the divine gift of articulate speech. They will impress others by eyes which are penetrating and by articulate abilities. They will have domestic happiness. They will be sweet tongued and graceful in speech. It is said that Goddess of Speech will reside in them indicating poetic & communication abilities.
The Ascendant lord in the Third House
Since the lord of the ascendant is in the 3rd house, the native's courage will be indomitable. His/her actions may be considered unorthodox and unconventional by society. They know that character is the greatest wealth and they should not let anything mar their reputation. He/she have the potential to become a great musician. Similarly if they develop their mathematical abilities they can become great mathematicians. They should be careful about their health. They are able to maintain parallel interest or relationships with different individuals.
The Ascendant lord in the Fourth House
Since the ascendant lord is in the 4th house the native will be born in an aristocratic family. The native will generally be good looking and ambitious. He/she will be a workaholic and prosperity is sustained by hard work. The native is well behaved in society. He/she will have good physique & and impressive personality. They will have happiness from mother. They will be blessed by a house and conveyances. They will have a lot of friends. They become famous amidst their circle. They become a leader amidst friends & relatives. Uncles may be favourable to them. They will have a good house with all comforts.
The Ascendant lord in the Fifth House
Since the ascendant lord is in the 5th, fame will come to the native by its own. They become aggressive and belligerent. They may gain the good will of the political parties in power. It is quite likely that they will benefit from commercial & diplomatic services. They will shine in Govt Service. They will get the support of officials and seniors. They will be lucky in speculation and they know the adage, "You can't accumulate if you don't speculate". If they use their intellect they can be lucky in investments. The speculative stock market has its charms for them.
The Ascendant lord in the Sixth House
Since the ascendant lord is in the 6th they will be courageous and distinguished. They will be financially OK. They employ means that are not above board. There may be debts which they are capable of paying in time. They may join the armed forces and reach a high official position. They will be helped by brothers and sisters. They may be employed in the health sector. They are advised to care of their health. Enemies they will have in plenty and they have to be careful about their machinations. Their success may generate jeal- ousy amongst their enemies. They will be successful generally.
The Ascendant lord in the Seventh House
Since the ascendant lord is in the 7th they have to be careful about the health of their partner. It is quite likely that they may develop vairagya and turn to asceticism during the latter part of their life. They may wander without gaining momentum. They experience vicissitudes and moods always alternate between dejection & elation. They may end up in a foreign country. They may examine people and ideas in order to get at Truth. They will become famous and trustworthy. He/she will have a powerful personality with penetrating eyes.
The Ascendant lord in the Eighth House
Since the ascendant lord is in the 8th the native will be a scholar with excellent academic records. They will have to be careful about their health. They should avoid gambling & speculation. They have love and interest for occultism. They may give chances to others to question their character. Unfortunate events may invade their life. They may try to escape tension by taking to drugs, alcohol and day dreams instead of meditation and prayer. These tension relieving tendencies should be controlled. Many deaths in the family may be witnessed.
The Ascendant lord in the Ninth House
Since the native's ascendant lord is in the 9th they will be fortunate as regards luck both material and spiritual. Oratorial skills and communication ability will be well developed. He/she will be known as a silver tongued orator. They are dignified and majestic and will be well appreciated by the opposite sex. They are likely to inherit a paternal legacy. They will have domestic happiness. They will be deeply spiritual and religious. They will be devoted to the preceptors and God. Philosophy and Religion will sway them and they may take to asceticism during the latter part of their life.
The Ascendant lord in the Tenth House
Since the ascendant lord is in the 10th the native will have professional enhancement and reputation. They will enjoy parental happiness. It is likely that they may feel stifled by parental authority. Ascendant lord in the 10th is excellent for fame in the professional sphere. When they show their sense of discipline and workaholism it will be appreciated by the seniors and thereby they will earn fame name and patronage. They will grow up in the right direction only. He/she will be a self made man with self made wealth. They may have income from many sources.
The Ascendant lord in the Eleventh House
Since the ascendant lord is in the 11th the native will be inclined to beauty and harmony in music, art and romance. They associate freely with all, particularly with the opposite sex. They are advised to guard against marital infidelity. They will be subject to delays or difficulties in marriage. They will not experience financial difficulties. They will succeed in business and their fiscal success will be due to their elder brother. Elder sisters will also be favourable to them. As far as gains are concerned they will make profits commensurate with their abilities.
The Ascendant lord in the Twelfth House
The native has to be careful with money as he/she are likely to be a spendthrift. They have a duality or polarity in their character which they must bring into harmony. Beware of gambling. They believe in the principle that right means for the right ends. They will fare well in education. They derive more pleasure serving than being served and from giving than receiving. They are likely to become altruists consecrating their life for the welfare of their fellowmen. They have self control and mastery of the senses.