Timing of your Employment

!!Timing of your Employment!!
(Reproduced from EST October 2016)

There are four principal aims (Purusharthas) in Vedic philosophy: Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth), Kama (desires), and Moksha (liberation). Among these, Artha—the pursuit of wealth—is essential for meeting basic human needs such as food, clothing, and shelter. In modern life, employment or self-employment is the most common means to acquire Artha. Work and income are therefore tightly interwoven.

Within this framework, let us explore the astrological indicators for obtaining a job or starting a business.

A. House and Planetary Significations

The 10th house in a horoscope represents profession or career. The 2nd and 6th houses, which are in trine to the 10th, also play important roles—the 2nd for income, and the 6th for service. The 11th house denotes gains and fulfillment of desires. These houses work in tandem.

A planet becomes a significator (Karak) of a house when:

1.    It is placed in that house in the Rasi chart (preferably Sripati Chalit).

2.    It is placed in that house in the Navamsa (D-9) chart.

3.    It is the lord of that house.

4.    It is in the nakshatra of the house lord or of a planet occupying that house.

5.    Its Navamsa sign falls in the concerned house in the Rasi chart.

6.    It is associated with, exchanging signs with, or aspected by the house lord in either Rasi or Navamsa.

B. Role of Dasamsa (D-10)

The D-10 chart is essential for career analysis. A planet placed well in D-10 and having supportive connections in Rasi and Navamsa ensures an uninterrupted professional life. The lord of the D-10 Ascendant must be strong and auspiciously placed.

Rule: At least two out of the three—Mahadasa, Antardasa, and Pratyantardasa lords—should support career-related houses (2nd, 6th, 10th, or 11th).

C. Transit Clues for Job Timing

C1. Ascendant Lord Transit

• The Ascendant lord often transits the Navamsa sign of the 10th lord or its trines or 7th sign at the time of securing a job.

C2. Saturn's Role

1.    Saturn transits the Navamsa sign of the 10th house, its trines, or its 3rd house from there.

2.    Count 10 houses from the Dwadasamsa (D-12) sign of the Moon; Saturn’s transit over or in trine to this sign also supports job gain.

C3. Jupiter’s Role

1.    Jupiter supports when transiting houses other than 4th, 8th, or 12th from the Navamsa Ascendant.

2.    Jupiter favors the trine signs of the 10th house in Rasi.

3.    Count the 10th house from the D-10 and D-6 Moon sign; Jupiter often aspects or transits trines from this sign.

4.    Add the longitude of the Moon's dispositor to the 10th lord from Moon and find the Navamsa sign of the result. Jupiter’s transit in signs of the same parity (odd/even) often proves favorable.

C4. Mars’ Role

• From the Moon in D-10, the 10th house should be identified. Mars should transit or aspect its trines.

C5. Rahu’s Role

1.    Take the D-12 sign of the 10th lord (counted from Aries or from the sign it occupies). Rahu’s transit in all odd houses (1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th) supports job opportunities.

2.    Subtract Mercury's longitude from the Ascendant, and find the resulting Navamsa sign. Rahu’s odd-house transits from this sign can be helpful.

C6. Mercury as Natural Karaka

• Mercury is a consistent Karak for the 10th house.

1.    Mercury transiting the trines or 7th from the Navamsa sign of the 10th house is helpful.

2.    Favorable effects also occur when the 10th lord transits Mercury's sign, trines from it, or aspects Mercury.

G. Combined Effect of Dasa and Transit

While planetary periods (Vimsottari Dasa) indicate the timing potential, transit confirms the exact delivery. A favorable Dasa alone is not enough unless supported by planetary movement at the time. The synergy between both must be examined carefully.

Practical Rule:

• Take the Mahadasa, Antardasa, and Pratyantardasa lords.
• Pay particular attention to the Antardasa lord, as it often plays a decisive role in the timing of job-related events.

If these period lords are transiting the 1st, 5th, 9th, 7th, or 10th signs from the Navamsa sign of the 10th house, the probability of getting a job is significantly enhanced.

This technique is very reliable for timing job appointments, promotions, or entry into desired employment, especially in stable sectors.

3. Bad Periods

Just as astrology helps pinpoint favorable periods for professional success, it also indicates challenging phases where career disruptions, setbacks, or loss of job may occur. These periods should be interpreted with caution.

A. Dasa (Planetary Periods)

The periods of planets signifying the 8th or 12th houses from the:

• Ascendant (Rasi)
• Navamsa Ascendant (D-9)
• Dasamsa Ascendant (D-10)

are generally inauspicious for career matters.

Note: Do not consider planetary lordship in divisional charts (except for the Ascendant). Instead, consider the actual position of planets within these charts.

Such planetary periods often bring loss, instability, hidden obstacles, or detachment from job responsibilities.

B. Transit

Transits may trigger problems even during a relatively neutral Dasa. Watch out for the following:

1. Saturn's Transit:

• Determine the Navamsa sign of the 10th house (based on the Sripati house system).
• When Saturn transits the 1st, 5th, 9th, 2nd, 8th, or 12th signs from this Navamsa sign, it can indicate career strain, delays, transfers, or job loss.

Note: While Saturn’s trine transit may help in securing a job, once the job is obtained, the same transit may also bring workplace stress or instability.

2. Moon in D-10:

• Note the Dasamsa (D-10) sign of the Moon.
• Malefic planets (especially Saturn) transiting the 1st, 5th, 9th, 2nd, 8th, or 12th signs from this position can signal problems at work, mood instability, or declining job satisfaction.

3. Ill-transit of Dasa Lords:

• Even if the Dasa lords are promising by placement, if their transit is adverse (e.g., falling in bad houses from key points like the 10th Navamsa sign or the Ascendant), they may fail to deliver positive results.

Technical Note:

To calculate D-10 (Dasamsa) and D-6 (Shashtamsa) charts:

• Multiply the planetary longitude (in signs) from the Rasi chart by 10 or 6, respectively.
• Reduce the result within 360° to stay within the zodiac.
• Identify the resulting sign to assign divisional chart positions.

Planets at extreme junctions (e.g., 0°00′ or 29°59′) should be treated with caution or temporarily excluded from evaluation to avoid ambiguity.

Final Tip

The transit rules listed above are most applicable to stable, secure jobs. In the case of short-term contracts or unstable private-sector roles, a few of these criteria may be relaxed.

Astrological timing is most fruitful when synthesizing house significations, planetary periods, and key transits. By following the principles outlined above, one can make precise predictions regarding job acquisition and professional development.

Now, let us examine a chart with Lahiri Ayanamsa.

1-    Born on: July 22, 1975 at 9h 45m at Bhopal (77e24, 23n16)

He joined a job in the Indian Railway on March 12, 2005, when he was enjoying the period of Rahu_Rahu_Mercury. We will also see the transit position of planets, but let us observe their natal horoscope first.

In the Dasa analysis, Rahu moved to the 3rd house in the Sripati Chalit chart, positioned in Scorpio. In the Navamsa chart, it sits in the 9th house with the ascendant lord, the Sun. Initially, this placement alone didn't grant Rahu significant influence over job prospects. However, Rahu's conjunction with Venus, the Rasi 10th lord in Navamsa, fulfills the first stage of its qualification for job provision.

Furthermore, Rahu is posited in Saturn's star in the Rasi chart. Saturn is a strong job significator, being the lord of the 6th house and positioned in the 11th house with Mercury (the 2nd and 11th lord). This signifies Rahu's qualification for the second stage in providing a job. Finally, Rahu's placement in the 11th house of the Dasamsa chart marks its qualification for the third stage. Therefore, Rahu is a supportive planet for the native's job acquisition.

The sub-sub-period lord, Mercury, requires little further interpretation. As the 11th lord, it's strongly placed in the 11th house with the 6th lord, Saturn. In the Navamsa chart, Mercury is in the 6th house, and its Navamsa sign corresponds to the natal 10th house. Additionally, its position in the 3rd house of the Dasamsa chart with its depositor, the Moon, is satisfactory. Consequently, Mercury is a strong significator for a good and stable job.

Transit Analysis

Let's examine the transit positions of the planets at the time of job acquisition:

 Transit-

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• A. Sun's Transit: The Navamsa sign of the natal 10th lord is Leo. At the time of the job, the native's ascendant lord, the Sun, was transiting in Aquarius, which is the 7th sign from Leo.
• B. Saturn's Transit:

1.    The Navamsa sign of the natal 10th house is Virgo, while the Navamsa sign of the 10th lord is Leo. Saturn was aspecting Leo from its transit position in Gemini.

2.    The D-12 sign of the natal Moon is Virgo, and the 10th sign from it is Gemini. Saturn was transiting in Gemini.

• C. Jupiter's Transit:

1.    Jupiter was in Virgo, which is a trine placement from Sagittarius, the 10th sign from the natal Navamsa ascendant.

2.    The D-6 sign of the Moon is Leo, and the 10th sign from it is Taurus. Jupiter was in a trine aspect to Taurus at the time of joining.

3.    The combined numerical value for Jupiter (Moon's sign depositor) and Mercury (the 10th lord from the Moon) is 2-23/58. Its Navamsa sign is Taurus, an even sign. The transiting Jupiter was also in an even sign.

• D. Mars' Transit: The D-10 Moon is in Cancer, and the 10th sign from it is Aries. Mars was in a trine aspect to Aries from its transit position in Sagittarius.
• E. Rahu's Transit:

1.    The D-12 sign of the natal 10th lord is Virgo (counted from Aries). Rahu was transiting in Pisces, which is the 7th sign from Virgo.

2.    Considering the Ascendant-Mercury combination (2-3/59), its Navamsa is Scorpio. Rahu was in a trine aspect to Scorpio from its transit position in Pisces.

• F. Mercury & Venus Transits:

1.    Mercury was transiting in Pisces, which is the 7th sign from the natal Navamsa sign of the natal 10th house.

2.    The natal 10th lord, Venus, was transiting in Aquarius, which is a trine position from Mercury's natal placement.

• G. Dasa Period Transit: The Dasa period was Rahu-Rahu-Mercury. Both Rahu and Mercury were transiting in Pisces, which is the 7th sign from the Navamsa sign of the natal 10th house.
• ------------------------------------------------Raghvendra Khare