ARIES :

It is a fiery sign. It is ruled by Mars. Mars is the significator of energy. The Sun, the
significator of vitality, is exalted in this sign. Saturn, the planet of lethargy,
becomes debilitated in this sign. These factors render the Arians active, strong,
aggressive and healthy when Mars is strong in the birth chart. If Aries rises as the
ascendant, the Ishta Devata (form of god for worshipping and meditation) would
be mother divine, Goddess Durga. Worshipping the Ishta Devata will help in
spiritual evolution and in maintaining mental peace. This sign rules the head
(cranium and forehead) and brain. If Mars and Mercury are strong, the Arians
enjoy good health. Otherwise, they have a sickly constitution, suffer from
wounds, headaches, mental tension, fevers, short-temperedness, insomnia,
diseases of impure blood, bilious diseases, inflammatory disorders, constipation,
stammering, etc. Aries is the mooltrikona sign of Mars.

Depending on the influences on the ascendant and/or Mars, the sign Aries usually
renders their natives independent, adventurous and skillful in what they do. They
become leaders with good initiative. They are industrious, ambitious, fighters,
authoritative, brave, courageous, competitive, energetic, enterprising and strongwilled. If Mars is weak and under a malefic influence, they become
argumentative, offensive, impatient, irritable, impulsive and self-centered. If Aries
rises as the ascendant, the influence of Saturn turns them towards construction
and makes them entrepreneurs. They earn lot of wealth by persistent efforts.
Depending upon the strength of Mars being the prime determinant for
profession, the Sun ruling intelligence and being a general significator for success
in profession and the Moon ruling education, Arians become commanders,
executives, manufacturers, military and para-military forces, police, project
erectors, surgeons, etc. The influence of other planets on the tenth, first or
second houses changes the professional pursuits.

taurus.gif (2186 bytes) TAURUS

It is an earthy sign ruled by Venus. Venus is the significator for materialistic

pursuits and comforts. The Moon, the significator for caring, tenderness and
affluence, is exalted in this sign. Ketu, the significator of spiritual pursuits, is
debilitated in this sign. These factors render the Taureans materialistic, caring and
sensual. They enjoy comfort, beauty and luxury around them. If Taurus rises as
the ascendant, the Ishta Devata (form of god for worshipping and meditation)
would be Lord Vishnu. This sign rules the face and its organs (nose, throat, mouth,
teeth and eyes), neck, cervical region and bones, cerebellum and facial bones. If
Venus, as lord of the sixth house, is strong the Taureans enjoy good health. If
Venus is weak, those born in Taurus ascendant have a sickly constitution. They
suffer from poor digestion, disorders of the throat, eyes, etc., and diseases mainly
arising out of a weak venous system. Over-indulgence can be a cause for ill health.

Depending on the influences on the ascendant, the sign Taurus usually renders
their natives cautious, prudent, stable, enduring, fixed in their ways and gentle.
They become good planners, good communicators, analytical, straightforward,
persevering, refined, attractive, patient, romantic, kind, sentimental, devotional,
charming when the Sun, Moon, Mercury and Saturn are strong in their birth chart.
They become possessive, jealous, stubborn, obstinate, resentful, passionate,
lethargic and pleasure seekers if the malefic planets form close influences in the
birth chart. Depending upon the strength of Saturn being the prime determinant
for profession, the Sun ruling education and being a general significator for
success in profession and the Moon ruling entrepreneurial nature, Taureans
become businessmen, designers, engineers, technocrats, administrators,
industrialists, house keepers, etc. The influence of other planets on the tenth, first
or second houses changes the professional pursuits.