Astrology Lessons -4
About Signs

ARIES

It is a fiery sign and ruled by the planet of energy, intuition and force Mars. Sun, is known as exalted in this sign. If the Mars is strong, then this sign makes the native born in this sign as most active, strong, aggressive and healthy and beneficially disposed. In case Mars is weak, then the native suffers from wounds, fevers, short tempered, diseases of impure blood, inflammatory disorders, etc. The sign rules head, face, brain, cranium, and facial bones. It is violent, positive, infertile and has strong preferences. Saturn, the planet of lethargy, gets debilitated in this sign. When the sign rises in the eastern horizon, the body description of the native resembles Mars and the Sun depending upon the latter's strength and gets modified due to other influences on the Ascendant or Ascendant lord. For this sign Red coral is known as the gem for health and Yellow Sapphire is known for luck.

TAURUS

Venus, the Lord for materialistic pursuits, art, juice, wine, fame and comforts, rules this sign. This gives a healthy constitution and rules neck, throat, gullet, and bones of the neck of the person. Whenever Venus is strong, the native born under this sign enjoys good health and lot of fame from electronic, chemical or glamour industry. If it is adverse then the native suffers from diseases mainly arising out of the weak venous system. It is mild, negative, earthly, semi-fruitful and has precise and of a sickly nature. When this sign rises in the Ascendant, the body description resembles Venus depending upon its strength and gets modified due to other influences on the Ascendant or Ascendant lord. Venus's location in the fifth house gives poor digestion and domestic disturbance and location in the 8th & the 12th houses give sickly constitution along with less intellect. Diamond is known good for health for this sign and blue sapphire is for luck.

GEMINI

This sign is ruled by Mercury, which is the planet governing the intellect, trading, nervous system, skin, respiratory canal, arms, hands, lungs, breath and bones. If Mercury is weak and if the sign getting negative aspect then the person born under this sign losses mental as well domestic peace, his or her mother suffer in life due to ill-health, widowhood, etc. and weakness of Mercury also means less intellect and analytical power. In short we can say that the person suffers most at mental level. It is a talkative, positive, airy and gives ambitious nature with imaginative ideas as well as very doubting nature. When this sign rises in the Ascendant the body description resembles Mercury depending upon its strength and gets modified due to other influences on the Ascendant or Mercury. Onex, Midas are known as gems for health and golden Topaz is known for good earning. 

CANCER

This sign is generally weak as its lord, Moon, is of volatile nature and going weak quite often it makes a person very emotional and also gives very much steal nerves simultaneously. The sign rules breast, chest, heart, face and digestive organs. If the moon is weak or if the sign itself is getting negative aspect, then the person born under this sign suffers from constant mental maladies, weak body constitution and diseases connected with parts ruled by this sign. It is a mute, negative, watery and fruitful sign and signifies grace and cleverness. As its lord is a royal planet, so it is much kind too and have a nature of donating things to others. The description of the person resembles the Moon if Cancer rises in the Ascendant and gets modified due to other influences on the Ascendant or the Moon. Pearl is known as the gem for this sign and golden topaz is known as the gem for luck.

LEO

This sign is ruled by the Sun signifying intelligence, heart, male progeny, vitality, magnificence and a lot of affection. The sign rules spine, back, liver and pancreas. In case the Sun is weak and the sign Leo is afflicted then the native born under the sign are vulnerable to the diseases of heart, spine, stomach, blood, lack of stamina and sun stroke. It is fiery, positive and fruitless sign and signifies loving kindness. If the sign Leo rises in the Ascendant and the Sun is strong, the person born is noble, generous and has majestic appearance. The Sun's placement in the third indicates weak digestion and asthmatic disposition while its placement in Trik Bhava signifies lack of vigor to the native. Ruby is known as the Gem for health for this sign and Coral is known as best for controlling persons anger as well as luck

VIRGO

Mercury is the planet, which rules this sign and governs nervous system, intellect, logical power and skin of human body. It also rules abdominal ultra-thin vain, bowel and intestines and quick reflections of the person. If the planet Mercury is weak and sign Virgo is getting aspect or dulyu occupied by malefic planet of enemy planet then the person suffers from nervous breakdown, appendicitis, constipation, etc. Mercury gets exalted and Venus gets debilitated in this sign. It is known as a negative, earthly and impotent sign and gives the power of analysis and discrimination, trading and technical education. If sign Virgo is rising and Mercury is strong and well placed, a person gets attractive personality and is charming. If Mercury is debilitated, combust, placed in Trik Bhava, then the person has prominent veins, gets insult and has no charm on his or her face. Midas is known as gem for health and Diamond is known as the gem for luck and gain.

LIBRA

Venus is the lord of this sign and it rules skin, kidneys and bones of lumbar region. If Venus is weak and sign Libra is occupied by enemy or aspect closely by malefic planet then the native born under this sign suffers by way of diseases connected with the parts ruled by this sign and diabetes, venereal diseases, arthritis and gout pains etc. It is a talkative, positive, airy and semi-fruitful sign and signifies sense of justice, clarity, acting art, dance, and optimism and is highly sensitive. The Sun gets debilitated and Saturn gets exalted in this sign. When the sign Libra rising in the Ascendant it gives magnetic personality. Diamond is known best for this sign.

SCORPIO

This sign is ruled by Mars and it rules urinary and sexual organs, anus, generative organs, bladder, nasal and pelvic bones. If the planet Mars is weak and Scorpio is occupied by its enemy or aspect by malefic planet then, the native born under the influence of this sign suffers from the diseases of piles, urinary-track infections, boils, and operations in the parts ruled by this sign. It is violent, negative, watery and fruitful sign and signifies severe sentiments. If Mars is strong then it makes a person is well built and enjoys good health, and if Mars is in weak state and the Ascendant or Mars afflicted by malefic planets then it gives dreadful appearance and weak and unpleasant body constitution. Red coral is known as the gem for this sign.

SAGITTARIUS

This is a fiery sign ruled by Jupiter and is a benefic sign and it rules hips, thighs, arterial system and nerves. In case Jupiter is weak and the sign Sagittarius is aspect or occupied by malefic then, it gives ill health to the native on account of anemia, poor digestion, jaundice, high fever, cold, diabetes. Sagittarius rising in the Ascendant gives magnificent personality and such persons are best suited for training or advisory roles due to their pleasant presence. The body description gets modified if Jupiter is weak and Jupiter or the Ascendant are associated by malefic planets. Yellow sapphire is known as best for this sign.

CAPRICORN

This sign is ruled by Saturn and it rules knees, bones, joints and knee-caps. If Saturn is weak and this sign is afflicted by malefic then, the person born under this sign, suffers from the diseases of eyes, throat, teeth, joint pains, general weakness and thin body. It is a negative, earthy and semi-fruitful sign and if its ruler, Saturn, is weak then it signifies tact, cheating, lethargy and melancholy nature. Jupiter gets debilitated and Mars gets exalted in this sign. Capricorn rising gives good looks. The aspect all planets, except sun, is benefic to Saturn. It provides charm to the personality. Negative influence on weak Saturn give an appearance of a person advanced in age, sunken eyes, wrinkled body, etc. Blue sapphire is known as best suited for this sign.

AQUARIUS

Saturn rules this sign, and it rules legs, ankles, blood and its circulation, shim bone, etc. If Saturn is weak and the sign Aquarius is associated or aspect by malefic then, the person stands chances of suffering from cancerous diseases, fracture of lower portion of leg, wounds, etc. in the body parts as signified by this sign. It is a talkative, positive, human and airy sign and signifies characteristics like ideals and sensitiveness etc. as per the strength of Saturn. If Saturn is well posited and strong then, the body description of native resembles to Saturn, i.e., long stature, thin bony and with prominent veins. The description gets modified due to other influences working both on Saturn and the Ascendant. Blue sapphire is known as the best suited for this sign.

PISCES

Jupiter rules the sign, and it rules feet, toes, lymphatic system, bones of feet and toe, etc. Afflicted and weak Jupiter together with association of sign Pisces with malefic gives gout pains, joint pains, problems of blood circulation and the diseases connected with the parts ruled by this sign. It is a negative, watery and fruitful sign and signifies enjoyments, sensitiveness, etc. Mercury gets debilitated and Venus gets exalted in this sign. If Jupiter is strong and associated with the Ascendant, the Pisces sign rising in the Ascendant gives body resembling to Jupiter a person rises well in his profession and is generous. The body description gets modified due to effects caused by other planets on the Ascendant or Jupiter. Yellow sapphire is known as the best suited for this sign.

....Mananacharyya