North-East - The Right Direction for enhancing Wisdom & Intellect

God has blessed each person with wisdom & intellect, though its degree may differ in different individuals. One may further enhance this knowledge and intelligence by activating the northeast direction, also known as the ‘Ishanya’ (meaning God’s corner). In Vaastu science, this direction is considered very auspicious as it bestows divine energy on this sacred sector. One can also have educational and spiritual growth by activating northeast sector.

In Astrology, northeast direction is represented by the planet Jupiter which represents higher knowledge, spirituality and research. So, one may improve one’s wisdom and intellect by propitiating Jupiter with chanting of right kind of mantras and doing other remedial things.

In the same way, northeast stands for insight, wisdom, spiritual and intellectual growth in Feng-Shui also.

As per Science of Numerology, the Northeast direction is very auspicious for the persons born on the 3^rd, 12^th, 21^st or 30^th in any month, but more particularly so when these dates occur from the 19^th February to 27^th March, and from the 21^st November to 27^th December.

One can protect and activate the northeast direction by adopting the following ways:

·        Keep the northeast direction as clean and clutter-free as possible.

·        Never keep large or heavy objects in this portion.

·        Keeping a trashcan or a broomstick in this sector is also not advised as these would contaminate the divine energy flowing through this sector.

·        Avoid planting tall trees and plants that block the sunlight or cast a shadow in this sector.

·        Having a toilet or a washroom in this sector is a serious Vaastu defect as it deprives the occupants of that house of the divine energy.

·        Keep this area reserved for your prayers.

·        Celestial energy may be enhanced by keeping the northeast portion of the land little lower or depressed.

·        Have the underground water storage in this sector to derive the maximum beneficial results.

·        If possible, keep maximum open space, the entrance and living room with large windows in this direction to gain auspicious results.

One may acquire and augment his/her wisdom and intellect by following these simple Vaastu & Feng-Shui principles and make life more precious.

© Gulab Jain, 22^nd August, 2012

Posted from Philadelphia (USA)

Effect of different planets in Second House

Planets have different effects in different houses. This effect may be benefic or malefic depending upon their placement in exaltation/ debilitation, Moola- trikona, own house or natural friend’s/ enemy’s house. This effect may be favorable if it is under the influence of natural benefic planets like Jupiter, Mercury, Venus or Moon; or unfavorable, if it is under the influence of  natural malefic planets like Saturn, Rahu, Mars, Sun or Ketu.

Let us start enumerating the effect of different planets in the Second House which is primarily considered for accumulated wealth, speech, eyes, face and application of knowledge.

The effects of different planets in the Second House are as follows:

SUN:

The planet Sun is the karaka for eyes and face. The natives with Sun in their second house are generally wise but egoistic. If Sun is favorable, they are healthy with good eye-sight and earn good name and fame.

Afflicted or malefic Sun causes face/mouth or eye disease. The native faces stammering problem if malefic Sun is associated with Mercury and the second lord is weak. If Sun is afflicted or debilitated, loss of wealth occurs due to government penalty. In many a cases, it becomes the root cause of domestic disharmony.

MOON:

The planets Moon and Jupiter are the karakas for accumulated wealth. The natives with Moon in their second house are handsome and soft spoken. They are family persons and enjoy all sorts of comforts.

Generally, they are not good communicators. Their performance in education keeps fluctuating.

MARS:

The natives with favorable Mars in their second house acquire good education and considerable material comforts. They are capable of defeating their enemies easily.

In case of afflicted or malefic mars, they are unable to take rational decisions. They also become miser.

MERCURY:

The planet Mercury is the karaka for speech. The natives with Mercury in their second house are intelligent, soft spoken, educated and good orator. If aspected by Jupiter, they become proficient in mathematics. They usually enjoy good luxurious life.

Afflicted or unfavorable Mercury ruins their education. They also become prone to windy problem.

JUPITER:

The planets Jupiter and Moon are the karakas for accumulated wealth. The natives with Jupiter in their second house are attractive, intelligent, articulate and sweet tongued. They earn considerable wealth. They prove to be good administrators.

In case of afflicted or weak Jupiter, their education suffers. They, sometimes, face scarcity of money  and start indulging in immoral activities.

VENUS:

The natives with Venus in their second house are handsome, humble, helpful and intelligent. They are prosperous and love all aesthetic things. They like company of opposite sex very much.

Weak and afflicted Venus causes eye-trouble.

SATURN:

The natives with Saturn in their second house find western direction favorable to earn their livelihood.

The natives with afflicted, weak or unfavorable Saturn face lot of ups and down in their finances. They become rude and harsh in their dealings and even don’t care for their relations. Chances of remarriage are also seen in many cases.

RAHU:

The natives with Rahu in their second house are diplomatic in their behavior. They may prosper well in the business like restaurant, fish or meat.

Rahu in this position causes disharmony in family life and losses in financial matters.

KETU:

The natives with Ketu in their second house are humble and sweet natured. They are usually inclined towards art & literature.

Unfavorable Ketu causes throat and eye problems.

One thing that the readers of this blog should keep in mind is that the above-mentioned effects are general in nature. It is very important to take into consideration the strength of the house and its lord, location of the lord, the exaltations and debilitations of the house-lords, conjunctions, planets in that particular house and various aspects over it, before arriving at any conclusion.

© Gulab Jain, 15^th August, 2012

Posted from Atlantic City-New Jersey (USA)

Planetary influence on Education

Education teaches a person how to live his/her life - by developing his/her mind and equipping him/her with desired knowledge and skill to deal with realities of life.

The planets Jupiter, Moon & Mercury play a significant role in cognitive accomplishment. When these planets have favorable effect on the 2^nd house (primary school) 4^th house (high school & college) and the 9^th house (higher studies) one may acquire excellent education. With the careful evaluation of the strength of Jupiter, Moon & Mercury influencing these houses, the academic performance of a student may be indicated. A planet has strength if it is exalted, in its own sign, in its friendly sign and unaspected by a malefic planet. On the other hand, if these planets are weak, or placed in inimical signs, joined with malefic planets or having aspect of these planets, one gets hindrances and distractions and is unable to use his full potential. Further, when second and fifth houses and their lords are badly affected, the person has little or no education.

Worried about your child’s performance in studies? Check out the following combinations in the horoscope of your child and guide and help him sharpen his/her skills and knowledge in the area indicated therein:

·       If Jupiter is strong in the natal chart, one has tendency to learn and perform well in the areas like finance, education, philosophy and spirituality.

·       If Mercury is strong in the natal chart, one has propensity to exhibit his/her potential in the linguistic, mathematics and communication fields.

·       Moon & Rahu combinations indicate engineering or medical streams.

·       If Mars is strong in the natal chart, one may opt for engineering or medical (surgery) field.

·       Venus and Mars combination in the natal chart indicates electrical stream.

·       Saturn points to the streams like mines, minerals, leather and petroleum.

·       If Ketu is strong in the natal chart, one has ability to perform well in electronic media.

·       If Sun is strong in the natal chart, one has a knack to excel in administrative stream.

·       If Venus is strong in the natal chart, one has aptitude to study and perform well in music, dance, acting, painting and other artistic work.

One should examine the strength and weakness of all the planets and signs and should have proper and judicious investigation of all the relevant factors before deciding the stream for one’s child.

© Gulab Jain, 1^st August, 2012

Posted from Washington DC (USA)