ASTROLOGY4 NATION 2 Sunday November 28, 2010 5NATION 2 Sunday November 28, 2010

BY A.S. FERNANDOIn the previous article, we

discussed the Balarista-yogas that can cause death in childhood. Several more planetary combina-tions that cause death in child-hood are given below.

� When the lord of the Lagna or the lords of the 5th and 9th Houses are in enemy’s Houses or in the 8th and the 9th Houses.

� When Kethu is in the 7th House with malefics or aspected by malefics.

� When the lords of the Lagna of the Navamsa chart and the lord of the sign occupied by the Moon are conjunct in a House with the Sun.

� When the malefics aspect the Lagna and the 8th House from the Moon’s sign

� When Saturn is in the Lagna, the Moon in the 8th House and Mars in the 7th House

� When Saturn’s special aspect falls on the 3rd House from his position when the Moon occupies it.

� When the Moon is in the 6th or 8th House without the aspect of benefics.

� When the Moon is in the Lagna with malefics and without the aspect of benefics can cause the death of both mother and child.

� When the Moon is in the Lagna with Rahu and mars and or Mars in the 8th House can cause the death of child and mother.

� The Sun in the Lagna with Rahu

and Saturn and Mars in the 8th can lead to the death of mother and child after surgery.

� When evil planets occupy the 5th, 8th and 9th Houses while the Sun or the Moon is in the Lagna without the con-junction or the aspect of benefics.

� When Saturn is in the 9th, the Moon in the Lagna and Mars in the 8th without Jupiter aspecting any of these Houses. However, this Arishta-yoga is nullified if Jupiter occupies the 5th House.

� When Saturn and Mars occupy the Lagna or the 8th and the 7th Houses without being aspected by benefics.

� The child will live up to only four years if the Moon occupies the 6th or the 8th House from the Lagna and receives the aspect of both malefics and benefics.

Enhanced prestige to President and stability to government

Labour unrest and strikes

Increased exports

The movements of planets in December

Hand tells tales, but does not lie

BY SUDARSHI

Aries (Mesha)For married natives, better understanding

with the spouse and happiness in married life indicated. Young unmarried natives would ei-ther marry or seriously consider tying the knot. Planetary positions point to a rise in the standing in the community, sound fi nances and much travel. Mars and Rahu in the 9th house are not auspicious for father. Buying a residential property or renovating the existing residence will engage your atten-tion. You may incur heavy expenses in helping those in need. A sharp

rise in your career is likely after January 8.

Taurus (Vrushabha)An achievement in the fi eld of academics or aes-

thetic or performing arts is in the offi ng. You are likely to undertake a research project connected to your career. You are prone to accidents and serious illness until January 8. Avoid risk taking during this

period. You will get a virtuous wife if you marry before December 15. An increase in income is indicated after Novem-ber 30.

Gemini (Mithuna)You have to pay special attention to ensure

the health and safety of your spouse until Janu-ary 8. You are likely to undertake travel abroad after December 15. You can look forward to a rise in your career and an increase in income. Comforts of a good home, peace of mind and success in educational pursuits are in the off-ing. A very auspicious period is due to begin from December 6.

Cancer (Kataka)The advent of retrograde Jupiter back to

your 9th house of Pisces is very auspicious for you. Besides, Jupiter’s aspect over the Lagna and the 5th House of Scorpio should nullify ma-lefi c infl uence visiting on you. Venus exalted in the 4th House of Libra and Jupiter swakseshtra in Pisces will result in a rise in social standing.

This planetary position also indicates foreign travel as well. You are in a position to overcome all obstacles in your way quite easily.

Leo (Simha)Your effort to purchase a housing prop-

erty or a land may succeed. You may suffer a loss of wealth if you fail to take necessary precautions. There could be problems in the family if you fail to act with restraint and cir-cumspect. Your efforts possibly in the fi eld of aesthetic or performing arts will come to frui-tion. If you had differences with your spouse, reconciliation is due after December 6. You have to take precautions to ward off diseases that could affect your lungs.

Virgo (Kanya)Unrest and anxiety troubling you would ease

to a great extent after December 6. Obstacles to your education, disputes over your housing property and ill health of your mother would cause you much concern. Natives engaged in politics would suffer some setbacks. A new em-ployment or a promotion to a higher position is

indicated if you are running the major or a sub period of Saturn. You would be resourceful enough to successfully meet challenges to your present position. However, this strength will last only till December 15.

Libra (Thula)You will receive much relief from current

troubles after December 6. Ravi, the lord of the 11th house occupying the 2nd House of Scor-pio which is receiving the special aspects of both Jupiter and Saturn bring you both wealth and fame. Mars and Rahu in the 3rd House and Jupiter strongly posited in the 6th which is receiving the special as-pect of Mars have fortifi ed you to face threats to your life and stand-ing successfully. You are likely to undertake foreign travel.

Scorpio (Vrushika)You should be now going through one of the

best periods in life with Atmakaraka Ravi, the lord of the 10th House occupying the Lagna while it is receiving the special aspect of Jupiter in the 9th House and Saturn, the lord of the 3rd and 4th Houses occupying the 11th House. You

should be going about your daily routine brimming with purposeful-ness and confi dence. A rise in your career with accompanying high recognition is quite possible if there are no malefi c planets ruling your Maha Dasa and Antar Dasa.Mars and Rahu in the 2nd House is capable of causing troubles in the family. However, Jupiter in the 5th House commanding aspect over the Lagna and the 9th House can nullify the malefi c infl uences.

Sagittarius (Dhanu)You should be going through a period of hectic

activity and concentrating on affairs that require travelling. The movement of Jupiter over to your 4th House is very auspicious. You are assured of the basic needs for a comfortable living. Great success is assured if you are engaged in studies. There would be an increase in your earnings and you would share your wealth with others in a fair manner. You are likely to undertake some scientifi c research and win new friends.

Capricorn (Makara)Mars conjunct with Rahu in the 12th House is

capable of precipitating a diffi cult situation. You have to exercise utmost care and foresight re-garding every move you make these days, at least until January 8. Ravi in the 10th receiving the special aspect of both Jupiter and Saturn and Ve-nus exalted in the 10th House can counter malefi c

infl uences to a great extent and bring you an increased income and career success. It is possible that you should feel uncomfortable in the present residence. But this situation will change after January 8

Aquarius (Kumbha)The ongoing period is very auspicious for you.

Ravi in the 10th House commanding Dig-bala as-sures career success. Venus exalted in the 9th House should bring you wealth and fame. Mars and Rahu in the 11th House while Jupiter oc-cupying the 2nd House can bring you a windfall. Saturn in the 8th House assures you of longevity. Mars, Rahu and Pluto in your 11th House endow you with much vigour and enhance your earning capacity.

Pisces (Meena)Jupiter now in the Lagna commanding special

aspect over the powerful trines, 5th and 9th Houses should give a boost to your personality and social standing You should get high political offi ce if you are in politics. However, Ravi in the 9th House is not auspicious for your father. You have to ensure

his health and safety. Saturn in the 7th House commanding Dig-bala and Venus exalted in the 8th House have placed you in a strong posi-tion. There is a strong possibility that you may travel abroad shortly.

What the stars foretell for your Lagna(For the 1st quarter of December 2010)

BY SUDARSHI

Kusum from GampahaQuestion: My eldest daugh-

ter, now 28, is a trained teach-er. We have been receiving numerous marriage proposals for her, but all these proposals were dropped after comparing the horoscopes for compatibil-ity. It was a case of either our party rejecting the proposal or the other party doing so.

The main reason for none of the proposals materialising so far is that Mars is in the 7th Rasi of my daughter’s horo-scope. I understand that Mars in the 7th place kills the husband sending the subject into early widowhood. I have two other daughters younger and their marrying also is getting delayed due to my inability to give my eldest daughter in marriage so far. Please examine the copy of my eldest daughter’s horoscope sent herewith and inform me whether there is a `maraka’ for the person marrying my daugh-ter.

Answer: I fi nd, among other things, that Jupiter is occupying the 3rd House of Sagittarius in your daughter’s horoscope com-manding his special aspect over the 7th and 11th Houses, while Mars is occupying the 7th, his own House (Aries). There is no `maraka’ for your daughter’s husband-to-be. Any competent astrologer will con-fi rm this.

Wickrama from HokandaraQuestion: I have two daugh-

ters. My elder daughter, a chartered accountant, is

now 32 years old. My sec-ond daughter, 26 years, is to marry a person of her choice and being satisfied with the boy’s status and family back-ground we have given our consent to her affair. The boy wants to marry her soon. But my daughter is reluctant to marry before her elder sister is given in marriage.

There were numerous pro-posals for my elder in the past. But we could not pur-sue any of them as the boy in most cases was not equal to my elder daughter either in educational and professional qualifications or in finan-cial status. I think my elder daughter was so engrossed in her studies, she had no time for romance. Our effort to find a suitable partner for her through marriage propos-als published in newspapers also has not borne fruit so far. Please examine her horo-scope to find whether there is a `mangala-yoga’ for her in the offing.

Answer: It has been found that slow moving planets in the 9th House while the lord of the 7th House is being aspected by Saturn delay marriages. Your daughter’s marriage is likely to materialise before April next year. Let your daughter decide whether the person she is to marry educated enough or wealthy enough. Respect her wish without being domineer-ing in regard to matters that concern her future.

Readers’ queries answered

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A new surge in banking and commercial activity

How long you live is in your stars

BY A.S.FERNANDOThose born in the Solar month of Virgo

from September 17 to October 16 are Virgo subjects.

Virgo is the sixth sign of the Zodiac and is ruled by Mercury who oversees the literary and intellectual worlds.

Persons born during this Solar month stand for justice and fairplay. Being gift-ed with qualities governed by Mercury, these persons are discerning, discrimi-nating and analytical. They are rational and clear in thinking.

Virgo persons are normally cool-head-ed. Once provoked, they would not eas-ily cool down. They are normally shy and retreating. They prefer to work alone away from hustle and bustle.

Virgo people acquit themselves well in work that requires analysis and critical faculty. They are also adept at occupa-tions related to higher sciences.

Virgo, being an earthy sign, Virgo sub-jects develop a liking for agriculture and horticulture. They make good executives

and directors of companies. Virgo people do not enjoy good health

during childhood.They normally do not have a smooth

love life. In countries where separation and divorce are commonplace, chances of a Virgo subject going in for a second or a third marriage are not remote.

Virgo people have a tendency to fall in love at a very young age. But their at-tachment is not durable.

They travel a great deal. They achieve their goals in life by hard work applied with intelligence.

One of their children may fall victim to an accident.

In old age, Virgo persons may suf-fer from ailments connected with their bowels, sympathetic nervous system abdomen, liver, the gall bladder and gall ducts.

Virgo persons are advised to marry persons of the same sign or that of Tau-rus and Capricorn.

Secrets that the Thumb reveals

PART 56

KNOW THYSELF BY NATAL SOLAR MONTH - PART 6

PART 6

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Longitudes of planets in transit from December 1st to 15th

JupiterDec 06 8.59

UrenusMoon Dec. 14 00.40

MoonDec. 1112.14

MoonDec. 0901.36

MoonDec. 09 01.36

MarsMercuryRahuPluto

MoonDec.0413.12

MoonDec.0210.10

Widespread public agitation

BY A. S. FERNANDOIn the previous article, we discussed the

three phalanges of the thumb in some detail. In this article, we propose to discuss thumb as a whole. According to Indian palmistry ex-perts, the thumb falls into three main catego-ries. They are:

1. Obtuse-angled Thumb2. Right-angled Thumb3. Acute-angled Thumb Obtuse-angled Thumb: This thumb makes

an angle of between 90 and 180 degrees with the Index Finger. This thumb is long and thin. The person having this thumb is sober and gentle. These persons are often artists and musicians or those performing some work useful to the society.

These persons, despite a childhood of hardship, would succeed in life due to will-power and perseverance.

However, unusually long thumb is not con-sidered lucky. If the tip of the thumb extends beyond the second phalanx of the Index Fin-ger, owner lacks intelligence to make his life a success. If the thumb is not too long and is proportionate, owner would be an intelligent and pragmatic person and a lover of arts. He would put service to the community before self.

Right-angled Thumb: This thumb forms a

right angle with the Index Finger. This kind of thumb looks like a pillar and does not lean backwards. Owner of such a thumb believes in working rather than in talking. Such per-sons dislike gossip. They are hot tempered, but quickly cool down. They are vindictive. They are either good friends or bad ene-mies.

Right-angled thump people are patriots and are prepared to make the supreme sacri-fice for the country. They do not make good subordinates, because they do not like to work under others.

Acute-angled Thumb: This thumb makes an angle of less than 90 degrees with the Index Finger. This thumb is comparatively short. Owner of such a thumb is an uncouth and evil-hearted person who is always in a state of frustration. These persons are lazy and would call it a day when a job of work they undertake, is only half-done. However, they are not lazy when it comes to carrying out an illegal or evil deed. They spend far in excess of their earnings and seek to make money by unfair and unscrupulous means.

These persons seek the company of cheap women to satisfy their sexual desires. All in all, persons having an acute-angled thumb are not an asset to the society.

BY SUDARSHIThe most signifi cant planetary

change for the fi rst quarter of December 2010 is the transiting of a retrograde Jupiter from the Aquarius sign, the 1st House or Lagna of Sri Lanka’s Natal Chart back to the 2nd House of Pisces on December 5.

A happy auguryThe 1st House of the country’s

Natal Chart governs the state affairs, general masses and sig-nifi cantly the Cabinet and it was a happy augury that the new Cabinet of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who resumed offi ce for the second term, was sworn in when Jupiter was posited in the Lagna of the country’s Natal Chart.

Jupiter’s entry into the 2nd House of Pisces follows two other signifi cant planetary changes namely, the movement of Mercury on November 26 and Mars on November 30 over to the 11th House, leading to the formation of a four planet combination, with Pluto and Rahu

already posited there.The lunation ( the New Moon)

falling on the 10th House of Scorpio where the Sun is posited when Jupiter is about to enter the 2nd House of Pisces attain-ing swakshestra is another oc-currence of great signifi cance.

Lunation on the 10th House

The lunation falling on the 10th House when the Sun is posited there is very auspi-cious for the President and the government. This occurrence brings honour to the President and enhances his prestige while ensuring the stability of the government. This House also receives the special aspect of Jupiter which should rein-force the

good results produced by the lunation and the Sun’s being in the House.

An increase in national revenue

There would be an increase in national revenue following an increase in exports. The prospects of the economy will brighten up with a new surge in banking and commercial activity.

Uranus in the 2nd House indicates the possibility of sudden changes in the country’s fi nancial circles and Neptune in the 1st House signifi es widespread agitation over issues concerning the people and a

new socio-economic order in the offing.

Threats to democratic governance

However, Mars-Rahu-Pluto-Mercury planetary combination in the 11th House of Sagittarius should cause concern to the people and the government for it threatens the smooth function-ing of Parliament, democratic governance and the multi-party system. Much discussion in the public domain will revolve around military matters.

The special aspect of Mars over the 6th House and his lordship over the 3rd House foreshadow widespread strikes, work stoppages, etc in the private sector in particu-

lar and break-downs in telecommunica-

tions and public transport.

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READYOUR OWN

HOROSCOPE

December 1 Wednesday from 07.55 to 08.57 do do December 16 Thursday from 06.26 to 06.38 do doFor laying the foundation December 10 Friday from 07.23 do dofor a house and erecting December 16 Thursday from 06.28 do dodoorframe: December 17 Friday from 06.17 do doFor feeding the fi rst rice meal November 12 Friday 09.58 do do For fi nancial transactions: December 10 Friday 07.23 do doInitiating into fi rst December 10 Friday 07.23 do do letters: December 16 Thursday 06.28 do do December 17 Friday 06.17 do doFor inaugurating work on house construction, erecting doorframe and housewarming At 06.17 on December 17, Friday - Facing NorthFor assuming duties in new appointments At 09.02 on December 17, Friday - Facing NorthFor cutting the head hair of a child for the fi rst time At 06.17 on December 17, Friday - Facing NorthFor piercing the earlobe of a girl child At 06.28 on December 17, Friday - Facing North

AUSPICIOUS ‘MUHURTHA’

‘Rahu Kaala’ for December 2010Date Duration Day NightSunday 28 16.23 to 17.51 04.34 to 06.06Monday 29 07.34 to 09.02 10.23 to 20.55Tuesday 30 14.55 to 16.23 03.02 to 04.34 December - 2010 From To From To01 - Wed. 11.59 13.27 23.59 01.2702 - Thu. 13.27 14.55 01.31 02.5903 - Fri. 10.32 12.00 22.28 23.5604 - Sat. 09.04 10.32 20.57 22.2505 - Sun. 16.25 17.53 04.37 06.0906 - Mon. 07.37 09.05 19.26 20.5807 - Tue. 14.58 16.26 03.06 04.3808 - Wed. 12.02 13.30 00.02 01.3409 - Thu. 13.31 14.59 01.35 03.0710 - Fri. 10.35 12.03 22.31 00.0311 - Sat. 09.07 10.35 20.59 22.3112 - Sun. 16.28 17.56 04.39 06.1113 - Mon. 07.41 09.09 19.28 21.0014 - Tue. 15.01 16.29 03.09 04.4115 - Wed. 12.05 13.33 00.05 01.3716 - Thu. 13.34 15.02 01.38 03.1017 - Fri. 10.38 12.06 22.34 00.0618 - Sat. 09.11 10.39 21.03 22.3519 - Sun. 16.31 17.59 04.44 06.1620 - Mon. 07.44 09.12 19.32 21.04Auspicious days in December 2010Wednesday 01 - after 08.34 hoursThursday 02 - the whole dayFriday 03 - up to 15.06Sunday 12 - up to 01.35Tuesday 14 - from 07.25 to 08.43Thursday 16 - up to 12.13Saturday 18 - after 15.15Sunday 19 - from 15.17 to 16.25Tuesday 21 - after 16.01Thursday 23 - up to 10.05Saturday 25 - after 17.04Sunday 26 - from 09.14 to 14.16Monday 27 - after 12.00Tuesday 28 - up to 20.50Thursday 30 - after 17.24

Pura-atawaka - from 06.13 am on Monday 13 to 08.44 am on Tuesday - Sil

on Monday

Pun Poya from 02.45 pm on Monday 20 to 01.41

pm on Tuesday - Sil on Monday

Ava-atawaka from 10.54 pm on Monday 27 to 08.51

pm on Tuesday - Sil on Tuesday

Unduvap Poya

PIC

Ravi (the Sun) MarsNovember 16 - 17.18 - Scorpio November 30 - 06.32 - Sagittarius December 16 - 07.59 - Sagittarius December 31 Sagittarius

Mercury JupiterOctober 17 - 12.53 Libra November 1 14.00 Aquarius November 05 - 06.16 Scorpio December 06 08.59 PiscesNovember 26 - 04.08 Sagittarius December 23 08.07 Scorpio

Movements of the Moon from November 3 to November 30

Thursday 02 Libra at 10.10 hours Saturday 04 Scorpio 13.12 Monday 06 Sagittarius 18. 01 Thursday 09 Capricorn 01.36Saturday 11 Aquarius 12.14Tuesday 14 Pisces 00.40 Thursday 16 Aries 12.35Saturday 18 Taurus 21.59 Tuesday 21 Gemini 04.21Thursday 23 Cancer 08.12Saturday 25 Leo 10.44Monday 27 Virgo 13.04Wednesday 29 Libra 16.04 Friday 31 Scorpio 20.18

ZODIAC

SaturnRavi(Sun)

MoonDec.0210.10Moon

Dec.0413.12

MoonDec.0618.01

MoonDec.1112.14

MoonDec.1400.40 Moon

Dec.1600.40

MoonDec.0901.36

VenusMars Rahu Pluto Mercury

Neptune ScorpioRavi

(The Sun)to Sagittarius at 07.59 0n

Dec.16

Jupiter

Uranus

Longitudes of planets in transit from December 1 to December 15

Lunation and the Sun in 12th House bring