Astrology helps identify even hidden potential in a being, about which the person himself may not be aware. Even if aware, it will not be in his priority if it doesn’t fit into main stream category. If, however, explored further and honed, it may prove rewarding and fulfilling. A case in point is that of a person who came to me almost two decades back, looking for what is in store of his destiny. He had finished his Masters and wished to join teaching profession. “By when do I get a job of my choice?” He made a specific question. I could see that he had to be a late starter. For, delaying Saturn, the 7th and 8th lord (both detrimental houses), was debilitated in the 10th house marked with career. What further played a multiplier was that Saturn was also placed adverse to his lagna lord Moon. I didn’t wish to discourage him. I told him that either he will be based in Delhi or may later join government of India assignment, as would Saturn’s placement in Aries sign mean as per the dictum of Bhrigu Nanda Nadi. I suggested him to meanwhile acquire other relevant qualifications as would make him suited to teaching profession.
He then did his M Phil. Even while pursuing the courses, his family members discouraged him, and in fact, arranged a small job in his home town. Confused, he came running for advice. I told him to pursue the course in hand to its logical conclusion before trying something else. Later, he earned a doctorate degree also in his discipline. Meanwhile he got teaching assignments on contractual basis for a while, but it did not continue long. A stage has reached when he had no choice than to move back to his native place, as he could not sustain anymore by himself. In a state of desperation, he came back with a question, asking that “you had predicted my stay in Delhi or a Government of India assignment. How come, I am now forced to go back home?”
As I was giving a fresh look to his chart, a peculiar combination caught my attention. Lagna lord Moon, marked with his individuality, was beautifully aligned with intellectually ordained Uranus. It meant that he carried some extraordinary talent, in a field, which would be unconventional in nature by usual worldly assumption. Not simply that, Moon formed benefic angle with Jupiter the 6th and 9th lord, respectively signifying the field in which he may toil and his overall destiny. Jupiter was tenanted in the 5th house, where from it extended its benevolent aspect to the lagna, the 11th house which promised assured income as well his destiny indicating 9th house. Linkage of lagna, 5th and 9th houses meant that he carried virtues of extraordinary nature acquired in the past. Even his spiritual quotient would be quite high. Jupiter was also conjunct psychic planet Neptune, which meant that his intuitive sense was quite high. Jupiter, apart from teaching and philosophy, does also indicate a physician. That made me curious. I asked him: “What special talent you have that requires strong sense of intuition, which may carry healing property?” “Sir, my father was a homeopath of great repute of his time. I have learnt a lot in his company. I have observed that the medicine that I intuitively identified but kept within myself, was the one that my father used to prescribe to his patients. But that is not anywhere in my priority. I will be happy if I get a teaching job. All my attempts in this direction so far have gone in vain and I have lost all hope.” He replied.
To sustain yourself, why don’t you practice homeopathy, I prodded. He said that he didn’t feel the confidence necessary to pursue that line. I then said: “Getting the job you are looking for is not in your hand. It may though come with time. But you will be able to pursue your objective better by staying here in Delhi. In that interest, do begin homeopathy. Start meditating as I suggest, and see how your confidence level goes up.” That struck his head. He began meditating and began practising homeopathy. His medicines had healing effect on many confronted with chronic diseases. His fame spread far and wide and is in great demand now. Later on, he was introduced to a realised Spiritual Master. He though went reluctantly, but now enjoys his patronage. Following which, his skill set further went up.
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