Sourav Ganguly

Basic Interpretation of Horoscope as per Planetary Positions

Sun in Gemini
Sun is in neutral territory in Gemini as it considers Mercury to be neither friend nor foe as far as Vedic astrology is concerned. Sun’s affect while being positioned in Gemini brings in less authority and brings out more affable nature. Such a person is quick thinking and action. Such a person is good with numbers and has a very good command on language while communicating with others. Such a person loves to gain knowledge at broad level just for learning sake. It is a position where a person is truly jack of all trades. On the negative side, such a person weans off an idea just as easily as they get hooked to it. They would find it difficult to close on a project. They may come across as unreliable as they jump from one idea to other and may copy ideas from others too. Others may find them tricky to deal with. The ailments that bother a person with such a placement of Sun in Gemini belong to the category of nervousness. They spread themselves too thin and get stressed due to the same. Cough, cold and lung disorders may bother them.

Moon in Taurus
Moon is exalted in Taurus and the highest exaltation point is at 3 degrees in this sign. The emotional part of Moon is best revealed with this combination. The persons with Moon in Taurus are emotionally stable and warm. They create a comfortable living environment for themselves and their family. They are quite focused and fixed in their approach. They are very compassionate towards others. They command respect from their peers and are able to exercise influence over them. They can be drawn to investment in art and collecting other forms of riches like clothes, jewelry etc. On the negative side, they can become adamant and obstinate in various situations and may become narrow minded and even dogmatic in their approach. They can be either too controlling or too generous and may pamper their family members. On the health front, there could be persistent throat problems. Over indulgence on food may lead to obesity.

Mars in Cancer
Although Mars considers moon to be a friend, Cancer is the sign of debilitation for Mars. Mars is not in a comfortable position in this sign. The worst debilitation of Mars occurs at 28 degrees Cancer. The location of Mars in Cancer takes the person away from actions and tempers the aggressive behavior denoted by Mars. On the negative side, this denotes that the person does not have the necessary drive and motivation. These reasons make a person lazy and they lose opportunities. This placement causes problems with relationships - siblings and mother. The person would have problem with spouse too as position of Mars in 4th sign indicates Manglik dosha. On the health front, anemia is indicated. The person would also have problem with digestion and diseases of sexual organs.

Mercury in Cancer
Mercury is in enemy sign in Cancer. Hence it is not a very good placement for Mercury. On positive note, this is a horoscope of a person who is emotionally aware of how their actions and thinking will affect others. The mind is very active and imagination is overactive. The person has good communication skills and is always aware of what is being spoken. On the negative note, the person may have more than one conspiracy theory about what is going on around them. The person is always edgy and has an irritable nature. The person is not satisfied with what he already has and moves around to find satisfaction and contentment. On health front, this combination of Mercury in Cancer is related to nervousness and stress. It may also denote speech and nerve disorder.

Jupiter in Sagittarius
This a swakshetra sign for Jupiter. It is a moola trikona sign as well that extends from 0 to 10 degrees of Sagittarius. This sign position for Jupiter, along with a Kendra positions of houses 1, 4, 7 and 10 results in Hamsa Yoga, which is one of the pancha mahapurusha yogas. As per the results of Hamsa yoga, the person is lucky.Due to divine intervention, he would never get in trouble. The person is a coach, teacher and a leader with a power to motivate others. He freely distributes higher knowledge to others. He has a religious bend of mind and not just for sake of it. He is truly and deeply religious. The person has a great sense of humour too. There are not very many negative qualities associated with this combination, but this can make a person overly optimistic. He would be very lenient towards others. Materialistic tendencies can crop up. On the health front, strong Jupiter can lead to obesity and fat formation in all parts of body.

Venus in Taurus
Venus is in swakshetra in Taurus as it owns this sign. A good placement in the horoscope, i.e., in houses 1, 4, 7 and 10 from Lagna or Moon indicates Malavya yoga. Venus in Taurus makes one charming and attractive. This combination denotes riches. Beauty, grace and refinement of lifestyle are the defining factors for such a person. The inclination is towards elegance and art in all areas and such a person aspires to surrounding themselves and their family with domestic pleasures and comforts. On the negative side, this indicates an easy go lucky temperament and an extremely laid back attitude towards work. Such a person is used to a regal lifestyle and other doing his work for him. On the health side, this combination does not indicate many health problems. Obesity and related disorders can bother a person if he overindulges.

Saturn in Taurus
Saturn is in a friendly sign in Taurus. This is a good placement for Saturn. The person with such a yoga in their horoscope has lot of will power and control on emotions and behavior. He is usually shy and reserved, but has a lot of self-confidence. He comes across as someone who minds his own business and is completely focused on the job. Facets like discipline, responsibility and work define the identity of such a person. On the negative front, such a person is usually a workaholic and has difficulty creating work/life balance. Hence, the tendency is to neglect the family and these results in broken relationships. Saturn in Taurus indicates unconventional approach towards romance and desire. On the health front, this combination can indicate problems with reproductive organs & urinary tract problems. Eye and ENT illnesses are indicated.

Rahu in Capricorn
The person has an unconventional and unusual approach towards achieving power, order and achievement. On the positive side, the person is very hardworking and focused. He is almost fixated towards achieving his goal. Money is earned through unusual means. On the negative side, the person would probably do anything to achieve his goal. He may take advantage of others. This combination usually results in ruthless behavior. On the health problems, this may result in knee problems, arthritis, fractures etc.

Ketu in Cancer
Ketu in Cancer is chaos of emotions. The person has abundant emotions and is able to utilize it for benefit of others. On the positive note, this yoga leads the person to religious activities and towards spirituality. He is likely to be a part of a commune or have tendency towards joining a religious organization. The person would be aware of what is happening with others and would be able to read their feelings. On the negative note, this combination leads a person away from his home and family. The person is a loner and may go between emotional highs and lows. Emotional highs and lows may become a medical condition and lead to heart ailments. Other ailments of chest area are also indicated due to Ketu in Cancer.