Interested in communication studies? Check if your birth chart approves of it

They say, 'pen is mightier than the sword'. If you feel that it's the right time to grab the mightier weapon, go for it NOW! But does your birth chart allow you? Take the reality check given below.

The 3^rd House of the horoscope represents efforts made by a native to achieve goals in life, communication skills, talent, hobbies, extra curricular activities and quick writing ability. This House also indicates short journeys, siblings, servants, subordinates, friends, neighbours, right ear, shoulder and arm. Talents such as sports, games, acting, singing, modelling, fashion designing, dancing and painting can also be judged by the strong 3^rd House of a native's horoscope.

Gemini is the sign whose Lord Mercury is the significant of writing and communication that governs the 3^rd House in the natural zodiac. Mercury is the planet that gives a person communicating skills. The 3^rd House of the horoscope governs all forms of communication (through writing, speaking, mailing, self-expression and speech). People those who want to opt for a career in field of writing and editing (stories, scripts, resume, reports and news) must have a good 3^rd House means placement of benefic planets would enhance the chances of growth in a field related to communication and writing. If the 3^rd House receives the aspect of benefic planets like Jupiter, Mercury, Venus and Moon, one becomes a good writer and communicates impressively in public.

The dasha (period) of the Lord of the 3^rd House reveals hidden talents of the native, therefore during this period one becomes introvert and shows his talents through hobbies, correspondence, writings, sports, dance, music and drama. In today's scenario, one can predict modelling, fashion designing, beauty salons from the native's 3^rd House. This 3^rd House of astrological chart explores the communicating strength of a person and his relationship in the community, friend circle, co-workers and neighbours. 3rd House of astrological charts informs us about the relationship of the native with his younger brother. Other points decided by the 3^rd House of the astrological charts are mental inclination, ability to communicate, memory, intellect, inclination to study, courage, firmness, acting, younger brothers and sisters, cousins, neighbours, short travels, signing contracts and agreements.

Here are some of the astrological combinations of a profession related to Journalism, Communication, Correspondence, Writing and all the hobbies and talents:

1. If the 3^rd Lord is well placed in the 10^th House and the 10^th Lord is placed in the 3^rd House.
2. If the 3rd Lord receives the aspect of the 10^th Lord.
3. The 10^th Lord of profession placed in the 9^th House.
4. If the 3^rd and 10^th Lord cover 3/9 axis, means 3^rd and 10^th Lord placed either conjunct or aspect each other in 3^rd or 9^th House, then the person definitely goes for a profession related to communication, this also represents a profession in railways, airlines or a job related to lots of travel.
5. If the 3^rd Lord receives the aspect of Venus, one becomes an actor, model, fashion designer, and chooses a field that has glamour.
6. If the 3^rd House receives the aspect of Jupiter one becomes a teacher, religious priest, in today?s world (a person who gives lectures based on religion like Katha Vachak, devotional, Santsang people etc.).
7. Sun in the 3^rd House makes a person hard working, therefore one goes for a royal profession like economics, agriculture and medicine. Sun in the 10^th House gives authority and Government Service.
8. Moon in the 3^rd House represents fine arts, music and poetry.
9. Mars in the 3^rd House is good for hard work like surgery, marketing, army and wars.
10. And finally, Mercury in the 3^rd House brings Journalism and Mass Communication as a profession. One becomes master and gets success in the field of story writing, editing, communicating and all the fields related to communication.

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Neeta Bakhru
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Will the audience love 'I Hate Luv Storys'? Ganesha finds out

Debutant director Punit Malhotra, nephew of ace designer Manish Malhotra is all set to rock the world of cinema with 'I Hate Luv Storys', which is slated for release on July 2. A young, romantic comedy with a fresh pairing of Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor who epitomise today's youth, the film is about a teenage guy who hates the mushiness associated with young romance, and how he eventually falls into the magical trap of love. The team of 'I Hate Luv Storys' is leaving no stones unturned to promote the film, and ever since the promotion of the film began, there has been excellent feedback on the youthful energy and on-screen chemistry Imran and Sonam exhibit.

Will the fresh pairing of Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor in the small-budget film 'I Hate Luv Storys' lure the audience to cinema houses? Ganesha finds out.

Release time chart

Astrological Observations

• Mars is in the Ascendant
• Mercury is in it's own sign in the 11th House of gains, but Ascendant Lord Sun and 2nd plus 11th House Lord Mercury are afflicted by Ketu.
• Moon is placed in the seventh House in water bearer's sign.
• Jupiter aspects the second House by Saturn is posited in the second House.
• 10th Lord is in the 12th House

Astrological Predictions

• Ganesha feels that the film may have an above start at the box office, but with the help of mouth publicity it may do good business till the first weekend. Despite this, it may not churn a lot because 2nd House and 11th House Lord Mercury is afflicted.
• In such case, if the film is released with more prints across India and abroad, the first week business may help producers gather a good sum, but this movie may not have any 'Midas touch' to keep the audience interested for a long time.
• Some of the dialogues may be good.
• Mercury is in it's own sign, so this may attract youngsters. However, it may not appeal all age groups.
• This film may end up doing average business in India, but in foreign land it might do well, predicts Ganesha.

Good luck and may Lord Ganesha bless the cast and crew of 'I Hate LUV Storys'.

Ganesha's Grace,
Bhavesh N. Pattni
The GaneshaSpeaks Team

The importance of blood groups in match making

Normally, Astrologers do the match-making by considering the horoscopes of the two individuals. However, there are times when it becomes necessary to go through the blood groups of the prospective candidates to compare the compatibility between them. To know the relations between various blood groups is an astrologers' prime responsibility. The chart below mentions the matching blood groups and the blood groups that do not match with each other.

    Blood Groups that do not match

 

Sr.	Boy	Girl
1	A	O & B
2	B	O & A
3	AB	O, A & B
4	Rh+ve	Rh-ve

                        

Matching Blood Groups      

    

Sr.	Boy	Girl
1	A	A & AB
2	B	B & AB
3	O	O, A, B & AB
4	AB	AB
5	Rh+ve	Rh+ve
6	Rh-ve	Rh+ve & Rh-ve

If we follow the above chart of the matching and  not-matching blood groups, it will definitely help in finding a better match. There are times when horoscopes score a perfect ten on ten astrologically, but if the blood groups of the two people do not match, it creates trouble between them in future.

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Santosh  Deuskar
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Will Britney regain balance with Jupiter Dasha?

From sharing passionate on-stage kisses with pop diva Madonna to bungling her marriage with Kev Fed, Britney Spears has been through one roller coaster of  life. Just like any celebrity, the pop star's affairs have been subjected to intense media scrutiny, one that brought the artist nearly to a psychological breaking point. While the last few years have seen the pop sensation recede into and emerge from a plethora of personal and public issues, Jupiter promises a much required change of tide. While a lot would depend on her personal efforts, new opportunities and projects provide important platform and assist the transit. For all practical reasons Britney better find no reason to say oops I did it again!

Ganesha, with the help of Vedic astrology, finds out what is in store for this pop diva.

Britney Spears
2 Dec 1981
1-20 am
Kentwood, Louisiana, USA

Astrological Observations

• Britney will be under the influence of major and sub period of Jupiter till 18th June 2012.
• Currently she is under the influence of Rahu Ketu half return (Rahu is transiting over Natal Ketu and Ketu is transiting over Natal Rahu).
• In last week of August 2010, Saturn will transit over Ascendant's degree.
• In October 2011 Saturn Return will take place.
• Once Jupiter enters Aries, it will oppose Natal Jupiter.
• From September 2010 to March 2011 Venus will transit over Natal Jupiter through the second house of finances.

Astrological Predictions

• Britney is born with such a fate that she is constantly under the limelight, whether intentionally or not. Jupiter Dasha has begun for her and Jupiter is in the second house of finances. So although she would be gaining a lot of money while Jupiter Dasha operates, there may be some problems that she is likely to face.
• Rahu Ketu half return are affecting both her career as well as domestic affairs. She may feel unrest while at home while her career may also remain unstable till May 2011.
• Britney will experience great depression/frustration while Saturn transits over Ascendant's degree. Sickness/health issue could also be a bother. This negative period operates from last week of August to first week of September 2010.
• September 2010 to March 2011 is the period during which she will earn lots of money and may also remain in the limelight. She will come across new opportunities or she may even launch new projects during this period.
• Post May 2011, she may experience smoother sailing, feels Ganesha.
• Her emotions will require lot of control during next one year, else she may face legal issues.

Ganesha wishes good luck to Britney Spears.

With Ganesha's Grace,
Bhavesh N. Pattni
The GaneshaSpeaks Team

A new way of Match-Making

The Kundali matching or match-making in general is done through various ways. Some people even use numerology for appropriate match-making. In practice, astrologers tally an Ascendent relation between

Mars & Venus,
Sun & Moon and
Jupiter

Further, they refer Navmansha Kundli as well as the Dashas. They also study the Moon signs. These studies make it easier for the astrologers to find out who will be more dominant of the two and so they can guide their clients accordingly. As per my study, we have to find out whether a horoscope is positive or negative.

To find out the same, we have to work in the following way:

(1)Find out how many male planets are in male Rashi. Give them one point each.

Male planets are:- Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus & Pluto.
Male Rashis are:- 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 &11.

(2)Find out how many female planets are in female Rashi. Give them one point each.

Female planets are:- Moon, Venus & Neptune
Female Rashis are:- 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12.

(3)For Mercury:- If it is placed with a male planet, consider it as a male; if it is with a female planet, consider it as a female.

(4) For Rahu & Ketu:- Consider them as per the Rashi Lords.

If there is any male planet in female Rashi, give it a zero point. Same rule is applicable for a female planet when it is placed in male Rashi. Now, calculate the points and find out who scores more – male or female. If the points of both the candidates are the same, then refer the Ascendent i.e. it is a male or female Rashi. This will indicate whether the Horoscope is positive or negative. Thus, while match-making, we will get any of the four combinations, which are as under:

(1)Boy positive & Girl positive
(2)Boy positive & Girl negative
(3)Boy negative & Girl positive
(4)Boy negative & Girl negative

The positive will have an ego & hence will try to rule the spouse. The negative will have an understanding nature & hence try to compromise, whenever there are differences. Thus, though the Horoscope is matching very well, condition no.2 & 4 are much more acceptable. In, condition no.1, both will be fighting a lot due to their individual egos & may go for separation. In condition no.3, husband may not like his wife ruling him; however, he may try to compromise & adjust to some extent.

I personally feel, that this way of match making can help the prospective candidates.

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Santosh Deuskar
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Know how the 5th and the 7th House influence love affairs

In a Horoscope, the 5th House deals with emotions and the 7th House is concerned with marriages. If there is a relation between the 5th and the 7th House or the Lords of 5th and 7th House, the person is emotionally attached or bonded with someone. In this article, I will give few instances of the Yogas, which result in love affairs or emotional bonding between two individuals.

• If the Lord of the 5th House and the Lord of the 7th House exchange their Houses, it may result in love affair.
• If the Lord of the 5th and the 7th House are in mutual conjunction or are aspecting each other, it gives rise to a love relationship.
• Saturn is a natural Karaka of illegitimate relations. If Saturn alone is sitting in the 5th House, it creates a relation between the 5th and the 7th House by its third aspect.
• If Jupiter being the owner of the 5th House is aspecting the 7th House or being the owner of the 7th House aspecting the 5th House, that too creates a relation between the 5th House and the 7th House which may result in love affair.
• In case the Lord of the 7th House is placed in the 7th House, a person has a charming and a magnetic personality that attracts many people.

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Sukhwinder Sharma
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The 27 'Nakshatras' in the Hindu System of Astrology

The 'Nakshatras' or constellations form the most important element of the Hindu Astrology and 'Muhurtha' streams of knowledge. Without these, our knowledge would be incomplete.

Nakshatra means 'something that never decays'. It has been referred to as 'constellation' or 'asterism' and also at times as 'lunar mansions' by astrologers from the west. Among these, the word 'asterism' comes closest to the meaning of 'Nakshatra'.

The Nakshatras represent a cluster of stars. For instance, the first Nakshatra in sequence known as 'Ashwini' is made up of three stars, which looks like a Horse. Hence the name 'Ashwini', which is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Ashwa', which means a Horse. The Horse thus becomes the symbol of this asterism. As the Horse represents physical power and stamina, those born in this Nakshatra are always active, tenacious, dynamic and full of energy.

How to co-relate the Nakshatras to the planets in an individual?s Horoscope

The sky is considered as a stage and the planets are said to be the players on the stage. The screen behind the players represents the backdrop of the sky, which keeps on changing with every new act in the play. The Nakshatras form the designs on this screen. The situation is similar to a singer singing on the stage while projections on the screen behind him can be changed with different colours or scenes, which the director of the program decides. When we talk of the Moon in an individual?s birth chart, the rising asterism nearest to the degrees of Moon at the time of one?s birth in the backdrop of the sky, will be considered as 'Janma Nakshatra', or the Asterism in which ones Moon is placed.

How they help us

The Nakshatras form a major 'anga' or a major element of the Hindu Panchanga. They are used while choosing a Muhurtha in Electional Astrology.
They guide us to the first letter of an infant?s name at the time of 'Naamkaran' or naming ceremony of an infant. The Nakshatras also guide us during matchmaking. They are help us find how each planet in the horoscope will function. This forms the study of another domain of astrology known as 'Nakshatra Paddhaty'.

Janma Nakshatra

The Moon placed in a particular Nakshatra decides the mental bearings of the Native they would be, and if they are not in required levels, then the remedial measures of the Moons Nakshatra Lord Owner have to be undertaken for pacifying and strengthening the Moon so as to decrease the malefic effects and bring an increase in the benefic one.

In Astrology, there are umpteen uses of the Nakshatras for gauging celestial influences on human lives. This can produce many hard paperback volumes if one decides to write a thesis on it.

108 Beads of the Japa Mala

Those who are aware of the Hindu rosary or the 'Japa Mala' for counting of Mantras must be aware that there are 108 beads in the mala, and it has a staunch reason behind it.
A circular pizza may be compared to the sky. Cutting a pizza into 27 equal parts would cover a span of 360 degrees correspondingly in the sky which we address as the zodiac. Each Nakshatra too would thus measure an arc of 13.20 degrees in the Zodiac.

The ancient Indian astrologers have always preferred precision in their studies. They have further subdivided this arc of 13.20 degrees into four parts of 3.20 degrees each known as 'Padas'. So we now have 27 x 4 = 108 Padas. This is the reason for 108 beads in the 'Japa Mala'. It is a belief that when a person recites one full mala of 108 mantras, he asks for forgiveness and also requests for blessings from each part of the zodiac which influence every small and big affair of human existence. In short, asking for grace from the Omnipresent, Omniscient and the Omnipotent Lord under whose domain the whole zodiac is contained. In same way, in the scriptures, the Nakshatras too are considered to be divine beings, worthy of being worshipped through the Lords of these Nakshatras who are the Navgrahas or the nine planets in Hindu Astrology.

In other words, we have 27 Nakshatras with four charans each. Multiply 27 x 4 and you get 108. So when you take 108 names of the Lord, you are practising remedial measures for every planet in your chart, because all the Lords of these charans are nothing but manifestations of the Supreme itself. 108 Padas mean all the degrees of the Zodiac covered. By taking 108 names of the Lord, you have paid obeisance to all the portions of this Universe.

The Zodiac in Astrology consists of the following:

1. The Zodiac of 360 degrees divided into 12 parts each of 30 degrees are named as the Zodiac signs in the order- Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces owned by the 7 + 2 = 9 planets, where the seven planets comprise of the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn while the other two are shadowy planets (Invisible) called as Rahu, Ketu or the Dragon's Head and the Dragon's Tail respectively in western astrology. They are the Northern and Southern nodes of the Moon.

2. Further, the divisions are followed by the 27 Nakshatras each measuring 13.20 degrees arc of the Zodiac. This is then followed by 108 Charans or Padas as explained above.

Below given are the names of the 27 Nakshatras and a list of their other attributes. Kindly note that the list is not exhaustive.

Nakshatra	Lord	Yoni	Guna	Presiding Diety
1. Ashwini.	Ketu	Horse	Deva	Ashwini Kumar
2. Bhairini	Venus	Elephant	Manushya	Yama
3. Krittika.	Sun	Goat	Rakshasa	Agni
4. Rohini.	Moon	Serpent	Manushya	Brahma
5. Mrigasira.	Mars	Serpent	Deva	Soma
6. Ardra	Rahu	Dog	Manushya	Rudra
7. P.Vasu.	Jupiter	Cat	Deva	Aditi
8. Pushya	Saturn	Goat	Deva	Brihaspati
9. Aslesha.	Mercury	Cat	Rakshasa	Ahi
10. Magha.	Ketu	Rat	Rakshasa	Pitragana
11. P.Phalguni.	Venus	Rat	Manushya	Bhagya
12. U. halguni.	Sun	Cow	Manushya	Surya
13. Hasta.	Moon	Buffalo	Deva	Savita
14. Chitra.	Mars	Tiger	Rakshasa	Vishwakarma
15. Swati.	Rahu	Buffalo	Deva	Pawan
16. Visakha.	Jupiter	Tiger	Rakshasa	Satragni
17. Anuradha.	Saturn	Deer	Deva	Mitra
18. Jyestha.	Mercury	Deer	Rakshasa	Indra
19. Moola.	Ketu	Dog	Rakshasa	Nirriti
20. P.asadha.	Venus	Monkey	Manushya	Toya
21. U.asadha.	Sun	Mongoose	Manushya	Vishwadeva
22. Shravana.	Moon	Monkey	Deva	Hari
23. Dhanista.	Mars	Lion	Rakshasa	Vasu
24. Satabisa.	Rahu	Horse	Rakshasa	Varuna
25. P.Bhadra.	Jupiter	Lion	Manushya	Ajapada
26. U.Bhadra.	Saturn	Cow	Manushya	Abhibadhnu
27. Revati	Mercury	Elephant	Deva	Pushan

Note that the above list has to be applied with caution while delineating results and not clinging strictly to the literal dictionary meanings of the words mentioned above. For instance, a person who is born in a Nakshatra whose symbolic representation is a tiger, it has got certain denotations which only an expert astrologer would be able to guide on and one must not stick to the literal translated meaning of these. For example, in matchmaking the Yonis representation will guide the astrologer as to how well the partners are compatible. Same goes with the Gana 'Rakshasa'. For instance, in matchmaking again the astrologer would see whether the Ganas match or not between the partners and whether the prospective bride and bridegroom have each 'Rakshasa' and 'Dev Gana' then the matchmaker may deny the match because a God and a Demon cannot marry or live happily. Of course, this would be subject to other conditions too.

A deeper study of the Nakshatra system will allow us to draw additional inferences.

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Bhaskar Jyotish
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Lalit Modi is a victim of Rahu-Ketu transit

A lot has been written about the drama and excitement generated around IPL-III, both on and off the field. While the Sachins, Dhonis and Pollards were setting the stadium on fire with their exploits on the field, the likes of Lalit Modi, the beleaguered chairman and commissioner of IPL aka 'Mr. Fall Guy', Sharad Pawar, the president of BCCI aka 'Mr. Negotiator', the BCCI top brass aka 'the Invincibles', and our 'honourable' politicians were exchanging fire outside it.

But despite the conclusion of the third season of IPL with unprecedented celebrations and fireworks in Mumbai and later in Chennai, there is no dousing the controversy that surrounds the suspended Chairman of IPL. Looking at the current string of events and mood at the menacing corridors of BCCI, the future of the man, who has been credited for single-handedly writing the IPL success story, looks bleak.

However, Ganesha, armed with the wisdom of the Vedic Astrology System, has not entirely written Modi off just yet. He believes that the current problems faced by Modi are primarily due to the ongoing Rahu-Ketu transit. And his troubles are likely to become less intensive as soon as the effect of the two malefic planets wears out. Here is what Ganesha and the Vedic astrology system have to say about Lalit Modi's fate.

Lalit Modi
Date of birth: 29th November,1963
Place of birth: Delhi

Saturn, which is placed in its own sign, is in the 10th House from the natal Moon. The 10th House is the house of career. And this arrangement forms Sash Yoga.

Jupiter is also placed in its own sign. The strong presence of Jupiter and Saturn in his birth chart has made him one of the most effective sports administrators in the history of world cricket. But while the transits of Saturn and Jupiter has helped him prosper, there are other transits that have led to his current downfall.

At present, he is under heavy influence of Rahu-Ketu transit. This is a very difficult phase for him with Rahu conjunct with natal Venus and Ketu's presence in the 8th house from the Sun.

Since Venus is the planet of glory, love, values, urges, social image, creation, attraction, luck, personality and money, the malefic effect of Rahu on Venus has led to unwanted revelations that tarnished his public image. The transiting Ketu is passing through the 8th house from the Sun, the planet of power and authority. Due to this, Modi's position as the chairman and commissioner of IPL has been compromised and he was suspended.

Ganesha feels that he will continue to face enormous difficulties till August this year. And till July 27, his problems will look menacingly insurmountable. However, things will start looking a little less murky from August onwards and the malefic effects of Rahu-Ketu will significantly tone down by the end of August. The positive effects of Jupiter transit from September onwards is likely to bring about a remarkable improvement in his condition. But neither his fighting spirit nor Jupiter's favourable position will help fully reinstate what he has already lost and is about to lose.

With Ganesha's Grace,
Tanmay K Thakar
The GaneshaSpeaks Team