Astrology was largely developed by the increase in science and technology usage in day-to-day life. Astrology was taken from astronomy based on the planetary positions, laws were derived and meticulous observations were made during the years.

In the ancient days, the directions and time were deduced from the position of the stars. The solar and lunar eclipse was calculated from the position of the planets. The scientific fact is that the gravity laws were propounded by Sir Isaac Newton but according to Hindu Vedic Astrology the universal gravity was already mentioned in Vedas. The famous German Max Mueller has referred that the Vedas are the oldest books in existence. But the law of gravitation had been formulated in India long before the birth of Christ. The ancient rishis had declared that the earth was like a round ball following the sun like a piece of iron suspended between magnets.

The ancient Vedic conception of time was incredibly modern, as it was arrived at thousand years ago, without any modern instruments, especially the very fact that they had arrived at even the micron of the minute for measurement. Respiration had also has been calculated in terms of a second.

Our ancients found that Jupiter takes 12 years to go round the Sun and Saturn. In those days they had applied a lowest common divisor and with the product arrived at, they had formed the 120 years as the dasa period for every individual. The ancients had rejected the planets which are close to earth.

The motion of the planets and their course was studied. The path of the motion is now a specialised field in physics. The question will come to your mind whether in the ancient days, science was applied straight, therefore the positions can be predicted at a future date. The laws of acceleration and velocity were applied in finding the position of the planet. This is nothing but dynamics. The rate of increase in price is known as inflation. The share market of price can be predicted by technical analysis, which is science. In insurance business, the premiums are fixed based on the risk, which is also a scientific analysis.

In Science, a hypothesis is first found on observations and events. The hypothesis is formulated and it is tested on experiments. After the experiments, a principle is evolved. This principle is used for prediction. In fact, all knowledge is used for prediction.

1. Time of birth
2. Date of birth
3. Place of birth

If the above factors are correct, then the chart and relevant information could be derived correctly, based on which the predictions and results could be interpreted in the proper manner. Failure of a prediction by an astrologer will not be a valid argument for rejecting astrology. A wrong diagnosis by a medical doctor cannot validate a medical theory.

The astrology laws were ridiculed when people started questioning about the theory of astrology. But this was put to rest when the earth was constantly revolving around the Sun and similarly the moon was also revolving round the earth in a constant motion. The planetary positions were determined by using mind boggling calculations.

Learn How to Read Your Horoscope Yourself

When shall luck favor me? This is generally the first question that arises in the mind when showing one's horoscope to the astrologer. Or one might wish to know when a favorable change would take place in one's life. Although one's actions are quite important in life but without luck even hard work can prove futile. You can study your won horoscope and know about your life from it. The objective behind publication of this article is to make the readers self aware. One should not follow the dictate of Baabaa Vaakyam Pramannam i.e. one should not consider the astrologer's words to be final. You can yourself study your horoscope and know about your stars.

But for this one should at least have some basic knowledge of the horoscope. A horoscope has twelve houses and each house is called a Bhaav. In each house a number is written from one to twelve. The number in a house represents the sun sign. In the houses are situated nine planets. Some astrologers also include Uranus and Pluto in the horoscope. But actually there effect is not so marked. Generally a horoscope contains nine planets only.

Just open your horoscope and observe the number written in its houses. Each number symbolises a sign.

Zodiac Signs & their Respective Numbers

Each sign has a Lord which are as follows. 

Ninth - house of fortune

By studying the following we can know about the ninth house.

The ninth house, its sign, planets placed in the ninth, planets aspecting the ninth, sign occupied by the ninth Lord, planets aspecting the ninth Lord, significator of the ninth house, Dasa, Antardasa of the ninth Lord etc.

For example in a horoscope with Cancer ascendant the number in the ninth house is 12 i.e. the sign is Pisces. Its Lord is Jupiter. Hence the Lord of this house too is Jupiter. For the person with this horoscope Jupiter shall rule his fortune throughout his life.

What is the effect of placement of different planets in the ninth house is being revealed here.

Sun

If Sun is in the ninth house the person is of medium height, has a wide chest, large forehead and beautiful eyes. Such a person loves his family and has novel thoughts. As Sun aspects the third house from here the person is brave and hard working. He understands the value of hard work and keeps persevering even in adverse circumstances. His childhood is generally not very happy. He has to struggle hard for education and a job. He travels a lot and fortune smiles on him after he is 24.

Moon

Moon is favorable if placed in the ninth. Such an individual is a self made man. Fortune always favors him and he comes out shining through adversities. He has the quality of leadership. He is able to assess the situation and act according to the situation. The middle age is most successful. Such a person is a terror for enemies. Adversaries fear to face him. He also travels a lot. He is religious minded and participates in such activities. He can be successful as a politician. He is wealthy, kind, humble and wise.

Mars

If Mars is positioned in the ninth house the person is courageous, hard working and persevering. He makes good progress in life. If Mars is in enemy sign he can become prey to diseases. Fortune is not so good especially in the early years. He has to struggle hard to make a living. If Mars is in its own sign or exaltation then his fortune is really good. He has interest in studies and he can be a successful journalist, writer, publisher or novelist. He has a good character and leads a simple life.

Mercury

Mercury in the ninth house makes a person wise and humble. He is hard working and very popular. He makes good progress in life. He has to face many obstacles and conspiracies in life. But he overcomes them with a smile on his lips. He becomes successful after the 17th year. He enjoys all comforts in life. He possesses many vehicles. His family life is happy and successful.

Jupiter

If Jupiter is in the ninth it is considered very favorable. Such a person rises high in life even if born in an ordinary family. He has an impressive personality and he easily wins the hearts of others. He can be a very successful politician. He has the qualities of leadership and management. He is kind even to his adversaries. He does not lose his temper easily rather he has a peaceful nature. His family life is happy.

Venus

If Venus is in the ninth house the person leads a luxurious life. Yet he has a balanced life as well. He becomes successful in life after the 22nd year. Childhood is spent in happiness. But in the middle part of his life he has to struggle hard. Through hard work however he is able to turn the fortune in his favour. He likes to travel and travels far and wide in his lifetime. He has orthodox religious beliefs. He has a happy and successful married life. He is very virtuous and becomes famous in middle age.

Saturn

If Saturn is in the ninth the person is eloquent and politically inclined. He has an ordinary childhood. But when he grows up through his skills he changes his luck and progresses in life. He always keeps his goal in mind and carries out his work with great patience. He has to struggle for education and to get a job. But he is hard-working. He understands the value of hard work and progresses by virtue of his perseverance. Luck favors him and he gets to travel a lot.

Rahu

Rahu in the ninth house brings good luck. Such an individual remains conscious of his rights and he follows the orders of his superiors with great care. His family life is happy.

Ketu

If Ketu is in the ninth the person surely enters into the political arena and achieves success in it. He becomes successful in middle age. The very special virtue of this person in that he succeeds and becomes famous even when the circumstances do not favor him. There are various ups and downs in life but he never waivers from his goal. He keeps endeavoring to achieve his aim. He travels a lot. He easily overcomes all opposition and becomes successful in politics.

Along with the planets posited in the ninth house one should also study the position of the Lord of ninth house. For example in a horoscope with Gemini ascendant the ninth house has Aquarius sign and the Lord is Saturn. So whenever Saturn shall be exhalted or in its own sign he shall rise in life. Or in the Mahadasa of Saturn he shall make good progress in life. Also in the Antardasa of Saturn in Mahadasa of other planets he shall shine in life.

If friendly planets aspects the ninth house it is considered very good. To improve one's fortune a person should surely chant the Mantra pertaining to the Lord of the ninth house.

According to the rules of astrology a chance to improve one's luck always manifests in every person's life. If one knows about this period in one's life one can try harder to change one's luck.

Some special combinations for good lucks

1. If the Lord of seventh or Venus is in the 3rd, 6th, 7th, 10th or 11th house the person becomes successful after marriage.
2. If Lord of ninth house is Sun then success comes after 22nd year.
3. If Lord is Moon in 24th year.
4. If Lord is Mars in 28th year.
5. If Lord is Mercury in 32nd year.
6. If Lord is Jupiter in 16th year.
7. If Lord is Venus then success comes in 25th year.
8. If Lord is Saturn then in 36th year.
9. If Lord is Rahu or Ketu in 42nd year.

Fortune has great influence on one's life and besides being hard working one should also have good luck in order to succeed in life.