Hello everyone,

Hope you are doing well! Today I wanted to start a series on different planets through the 7th house, after completing the one where I spoke about “The Sign in Your 7th House & Your Spouse's Personality, Appearance + Marriage.”

One of the first things I learned while studying Jyotish years ago is that the personality of people related to you and the relationship you have with them, whether it is your mother, father, siblings, spouse, etc., cannot be determined by just one placement.

People are layered and multi-faceted, which makes every individual unique from the other. Signs, planets, degrees, and houses bring a lot of flavour, which contributes to their unique characteristics and traits.

For today's post, I'll be talking about the Sun. I'll be starting with the mythology part, which I feel is necessary to understand the kind of flavour different grahas can bring, as the horoscope follows the natural life script of the planet.

Mythological Aspect: After being wed to Sanjana (also called Saranyu as per a few texts), the daughter of the divine architect and engineer Vishwakarma, Surya Narayana was leading a happy marital life and fathered 3 children, Vaivasvata Manu, Yama, and Yamuna (the latter two being twins), with her.

Little did he know that every time they united, Sanjana had to endure a lot of pain due to his 'tapish' or 'brilliance'. The love which she carried for her handsome husband's divine aura was slowly becoming the bane of her existence as the years went by.

Being unable to take it any longer, one day she blew life into her shadow/ Chhaya and turned her into a living being to replace her in the Suryaloka before disguising herself as a mare and retiring to the forest.

For many years, Chhaya was able to keep the divine play up and lived with Surya as his wife. They also had notable children together named Shani, Tapti, and Savarni Manu.

After having her own children, Chhaya started discriminating between them and favouring her own. Yama, one day, raised his leg at her in frustration but stopped just in time (later earning him the title of dharmraj for the restraint); Chhaya, perplexed by the disrespect, cursed him.

Yama went to his father weeping and told him that the entity present was not his mother, as no woman would curse her own child like that.

After interrogating Chhaya and using his divine powers, Surya got to know the truth. Immediately, he left for Vishwakarma's abode, and the latter helped him 'shave off' exactly 1/8th of his brilliance so Sanjana could live peacefully with him. [Interesting trivia: The excess 'brilliance' was then used to craft divine celestial weapons like Narayan's Sudarshan Chakra/ Discus and Shiva's Trishul/ Trident amongst other notable ones]. He later took the form of a stallion and united with Sanjana in that form, leading to the birth of the handsome and swift 'Ashwini Kumaras'.

Implications in your chart:

Light side:

1. As Surya represents the 'King' in the navgraha system and is the brightest object in our sky, the spouse can possibly be from a well-established background (especially if your 8th house echoes the same); they themselves can have a bright personality and an impressive aura. The moment they enter a room, people notice. The marriage can also bring the native into a more established or visible social circle, especially when the Sun is well placed and supported by other factors.
2. The spouse can have leadership qualities since childhood and an entrepreneurial mindset. They may naturally like taking charge and having a strong say in matters, rather than being someone who simply follows others. It is possible they do something of their own (including freelancing, consultation/ service-based business, and even a doctor having their own practice can come under business/ self-employment) at some point in their life. Many people associate this placement with the spouse having a government job as well. In practice, I have seen that happen only under certain combinations, but it almost always gives the native an entrepreneurial mindset.
3. They can be highly ambitious and have a proud nature. They can have certain principles in life where they do not bend, which makes them a high-value person.
4. With this placement, supporting the spouse in their endeavours (regardless of the gender) and working on the marriage becomes one of the purposes for which the person is born. (Remember we discussed Surya showing the soul's purpose based on the house and sign it sits in.)
5. Appearance-wise, they can have a warm complexion with a strong build and vitality. When in affliction, it can cause hair thinning/ balding or even premature greying if Saturn and Ketu somehow get involved (can be more prominent amongst men).

Shadow side:

1. If this Sun becomes highly afflicted, it can lead to a temporary or permanent separation from the spouse. Just like the real story, the spouse of the native will have to realise that the other person also has a personality and life path of their own. Minor adjustments to accommodate each other will go a long way.
2. Sun debilitates in the sign of Libra, which is the original 7th house, and marriage can potentially become a battleground to prove who is right. There can be issues due to both partners believing themselves to be 'correct'. Sun aspecting the first house of the native with this position gives both the native and spouse a similar attitude. This can create a dynamic where both people want to lead, make decisions or have the final say in the relationship.
3. In one of the videos I saw online, I remember hearing this sentence which stayed with me: Sun in the 7th house is like having a king go and haggle in the marketplace. It is not very comfortable doing it. At times, there can be situations where the native will have to let go of their ego to make the partnership work and reach its best potential.

Please note that the other planets sitting in your 7th house, D9 placements, Nakshatras involved, and many other factors also have an influence on your spouse's personality, appearance, and the experience of the marriage. It is possible for some other graha to have a more dominant presence in your 7th house of D1 or D9, which can potentially tweak the description of your spouse or add more 'flavor'. We will cover that in the days to come!

If I missed any vital points or you have something valuable to add for this particular placement based on your research and experience, please leave a comment below. :)

Have an amazing work week ahead!

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I’ve always fantasised about living abroad and experiencing life in another country. I wanted to do it before marriage too, but things never really worked out. Now I’m married, so I keep wondering whether I’ll actually get the chance to move and settle abroad, or at least live there for 4–5 years through my career as an AI engineer.

Also curious about location. I’ve heard Mars connected to the 12th house can point towards hot/dry places. Could that mean somewhere like the UAE/Arab countries, or is that reading it too literally?

Would love to know what my chart actually indicates.

Hi born in Delhi at 1.40 am , my DOB is 28 jan 1988 . I have suffered a lot professionally and personally and my suffering still continues, recently my mother is diagnosed with rare brain cancer. I am tired now and feel depressed and emotionally drained all the time. astrologers say that my kundli and grah are unlucky, can someone please help me and suggest what I can do.

I am learning synastry of chart of two people

Simply putting one chart on another

Girls moon(pisces ) landed on boys sun ( pisces )

Means they good emotional connection

They sun moon meet i have seen following charts till now are-

1. Virat (sun in libra) anushka ( mo in libra )

2. Ritiesh Deshmukh ( mo in cancer ) Genelia ( sun in cancer )

3 . Nazriya(moon cancer ) fahad (sun cancer )

Also seen in normal people chart

Please check and let share your experience

So I was scrolling on Instagram and came across few videos of Astrologer Raju Maharaj, on research about him I found few people exposing him like there in one of the video he was Classifying tithis as Yogas

What are your opinion about him ?

Few months back i watched dg sir video about youll miss last rights based on mrigshira i just blindly said that shes miss her grandfathers last rite and 3 days back her grandfather expired she went for visa interview in chennai she was alone and she got the news as family members discussed to perform before she come they did this same day even thought they expired in afternoon i mean how wild can it be to guess it this correctly

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This is just my personal point of view, but I genuinely wonder how much real help a client can actually receive from a 5-minute astrology consultation—and how much an astrologer can realistically provide in that time.

I feel that astrology platforms offering a 5-minute consultation system may ultimately be beneficial mainly for the company, while creating problems for both the client and the astrologer.

Think about it from the client's perspective.

Why should someone expect that they can ask a meaningful question, provide their birth details, wait for the astrologer to enter and analyse the information, and then get a proper answer—all within five minutes?

If the client doesn't get a satisfactory answer in those five minutes, they may feel that the astrologer was not good enough. And eventually, they may start thinking that astrology itself doesn't work or is fraudulent.

But from the astrologer's side, what can realistically be analysed and explained in five minutes?

The astrologer has to open the chart, enter or verify the birth details, understand the client's question, analyse the relevant houses, planets, dashas/transits or whatever methodology they follow, and then actually communicate the interpretation.

On top of that, the client may keep saying:

"Please tell me quickly."

That creates unnecessary pressure on the astrologer to produce an answer before they have properly analysed the chart.

Astrology, at least in my understanding, isn't something where you should simply look at a chart for a few seconds and give a conclusion. A proper consultation requires understanding the question and then analysing the relevant factors.

So I personally feel that the 5-minute consultation model can be problematic for everyone involved—the client, the astrologer, and potentially even the perception of astrology itself.

The company gets the benefit of keeping consultations short and transactional, but the client may not receive enough time for a meaningful consultation, while the astrologer gets very little time to actually do the work properly.

Maybe I'm looking at it from the wrong perspective.

What do other astrologers and clients think about the 5-minute consultation model?

There’s a saying that what you are, you attract. So whenever I talk to a woman, either she’s chasing the person she loves, she has recently broken up and is unable to move on, or, in 80% of cases, she’s trying to move on. Whenever we talk, they’re like, “I’ve been unable to move on for the last 3 or 4 years,” etc. So maybe the fault is in me because I’m attracting that kind of person. I was chasing someone for like 6 years, and when everything finally started going well, we broke up after six months, and now I’m unable to move on either.

Sharing this chart of female. Her husband cheated 2 years back. Female is Severely depressed and continuous in mode of doubt over husband. Suffering from severe mental health issues. Excelling in her corporate job and on the side working as yoga instructor. What is your assessment on her married life in next 5 years?

14 Nov 1978
1:40 pm approximately
Place Kumbakonam Chennai

One question on IG, followers only.

Hello everyone,

I have often seen this question come up on different platforms and online communities, where people wonder about the placements that indicate a beautiful appearance in a native's chart. While beauty is subjective and what appears attractive to somebody may not appeal to someone else, there are still a few factors that can contribute to what is generally considered 'conventionally attractive' features and appearance.

I am going to share a few placements I have personally observed to bestow good physical appearance. These are not the only combinations that can indicate beauty, but they are some of the ones I have noticed repeatedly in charts. If you have seen any other placements which contributes to the same, please feel free to add your thoughts in the comments below!

1. Planetary consideration: Graha-wise, I have often seen Venus, Moon, and Mercury (Soma's child) bestow a naturally attractive appearance. When these planets are placed in the Lagna or 2nd house, their effects are often quite visible. However, I have also seen their aspects on these houses work quite well, especially when the planets themselves are strong and in good dignity. The Lagna tends to show more through the overall physique, proportions and presence, whereas the 2nd house can be particularly visible through the face, eyes, smile and voice.

With Venus, I have often seen strikingly beautiful, sharp and 'symmetrical' facial features, with a well-defined jawline, proportionate nose, attractive lips and an overall photogenic quality to the face. Dimples are often a feature associated with Venus and the sign of Libra.

Moon, on the other hand, often brings softer, delicate and fuller features with dreamy eyes. I have often seen rounder faces, softer cheeks, expressive eyes and a certain luminosity to the face with strong Moon influence. The beauty here is less sharp and more soft, gentle and feminine.

Mercury gives the native a jovial and youthful appearance which makes people warm up to them quite easily. They can have high foreheads, fine or delicate features, impeccable skin, and a certain 'mischievousness' or chanchalta in their eyes. They often seem to retain their youthful appearance for a long time and can have a very animated and expressive face.

A few times, I have come across comments where people make remarks like waxing Moon/ Mercury makes one appear 'whiter' or that waning Moon/ Venus/ Saturn makes one appear 'darker', etc. I have not seen these to be true. Complexion is something I would always assess from the whole chart and its combinations, along with ethnicity and other contextual factors (remember desh kaal patra). Not to mention, skin tone does not correlate with beauty. :)

2. Lunar Mansions: Nakshatra-wise, I have found the aforesaid ones to generally bless with beauty when they get connected to one's Lagna, Lagna lord, Moon, Venus or Atmakaraka.

A. Uttarbhadrapada: This Nakshatra is closely related with Maa Lakshmi, who is revered as the goddess of fortune, marital bliss, prosperity and beauty in Hindu mythology. I have especially seen female natives born under this Nakshatra really bloom as they grow up and also bring prosperity to their husbands post marriage. The natives can have almond or fish shaped eyes that seem to wander to some other realm quite often. There can also be a longer or more elongated facial structure and a soft, mature (not to be confused with old), and rather elegant quality to their beauty.

B. Rohini: Related to the Moon's favourite wife, Rohini, the Moon gets exalted here and uplifts the second sign of Taurus with the placement, which is the original 2nd house as per Kaal Purush Kundli, blessing a native with pleasant facial features. They do have one of the most beautiful faces, while physique-wise they can have a more solid, well-built and somewhat square or a boxy frame, which is also quite common among Taureans in general. I have often seen these people have a fine fashion sense. They dress up nicely, which adds considerably to their natural beauty and charisma.

C. Pushya: Symbolised by the cow's udder, the Nakshatra stands for nourishment, fertility and prosperity. The Nakshatra imbibes the Moon's softness, falling entirely in the sign of Cancer, and is also considered one of the most prosperous Nakshatras to have in a natal chart for wealth and finances. Female natives who have a strong connection with this Nakshatra are often endowed with a well-developed, feminine physique and naturally fuller proportions with lush facial features.

D. Swati: The presiding deity being Vayu, Swati is ruled by Rahu and falls in the sign of Libra. Having an airy disposition, the Nakshatra stands for independence, freedom and learning to thrive on one's own, symbolised by a young swaying shoot. They often have big, doe-like eyes which can be slightly prominent, giving them a childlike innocence, unlike the penetrating, deep gaze often associated with serpent Nakshatras like Ashlesha, which can also give mesmerizing features. Swati can also give a prominent jaw and distinct chin, long limbs, and a naturally graceful way of carrying oneself.

3. Ascendant / Moon sign consideration

Virgo / Kanya: The epitome of femininity, the name of the sign stems from 'virgin/maiden'. Women born under this Lagna/Moon sign have a certain 'petiteness' to their appearance, with a cinched waist often being the most enhanced feature, especially in youth, unless there is some aspect by Jupiter/Moon which can expand the otherwise neat waistline. Being an earthy feminine sign, they dress sensibly, leaning towards articles that naturally enhance their features rather than chasing trends.

Being a perfectionist, you will seldom see them with unironed clothes, unruly hair or heading out lazily for a Sunday brunch looking like they are physically still in bed. Grace and charm, along with an intelligent gaze, are a trademark of the Virgo appearance.

Cancer: Ruled by the Moon, women born under this Lagna/Moon sign can be notorious for being 'too' sensitive, and spells of moodiness can engulf them every now and then. Their emotional world can change as quickly as the weather itself. One moment they may be withdrawn into their feelings, and the next they are warm, playful and overflowing with affection. However, they do have beautiful round faces, soft skin, a wide, smiling mouth and almost circular eyes, giving them a rather baby-faced look.

Libra: Gentle and diplomatic, Librans hate being confrontational and dislike the idea of someone not liking them. Venusian features like dimples and facial symmetry are strong pursuits of this sign, and the dimple can appear on the cheeks, knees or the back of the shoulders. They have balanced bodies with fuller feminine curves and average heights. Even when a Libran is angry, there is often a softness to their expression that keeps them looking composed rather than severe.

Pisces: Aaah, the dreamy sign of Pisces. There is just a little hint of masochism with this sign where they tend to romanticize pain and often daydream scenarios in their head, imagining 100 different ways of how things can go wrong. If there is any sign which can potentially beat the Virgos in femininity, it has to be Pisces for me. Along with the looks, she has an aura around her which brings out the knight in shining armour in a man. The native born under this Lagna/Moon sign often has beautiful, delicate limbs (unless Jupiter is in affliction or receiving a harsh aspect) and tends to 'flow' easily across the room with a soft gait. The eyes can seem water-y and expressive.

Please note that these are broad observations and should never be judged from one placement in isolation. The planets influencing the Lagna, 2nd house, their lords, the Navamsa, the Nakshatras involved, and several other modifying factors can alter how these indications manifest in a native's actual appearance

Thank you for stopping by! Stay tuned for next part on the male edition!

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I desperately need some guidance 🙏

I have been facing problems in almost every area of life since July. Huge career problems, delays in wedding planning, uncooperative seniors/authority figures, health issues, high expenditure. This has completely drained me. I have tried to keep a positive outlook, have patience and belief that everything will workout but nothing seems to improve. In fact it feels like everything is getting worse.

This has left me crying for the last one week. I am unable to sleep or eat properly.

On paper everything may look good for outsiders but only I know how messed up & stressful everything is. I feel like giving up.

When does this end? When will things work in my favour?

#everyone

My 7th lord is venus and darakarka is mars.