This is a general description of your ascendant according to the Indian Vedic astrology and do not confuse yourself with your western zodiac Sun/Moon sign as they are always different from this Vedic Indian rising sign of Ascendant and description. In this section the description is given according to functional nature of planet in the nativity by their strength, placement, affliction, as per Systems Approach.

Scorpio is the 8th sign of the zodiac. This is the negative sign of Mars. Scorpions generally possess a well-proportioned body and slightly long hands. Their body stature is above average with comparatively broad face and commanding appearance. It is a fixed sign.

As a result of which the Scorpions are particularly determined individuals. They prefer to crush the obstacles, move forward and fight up to the end even if the battle is a losing one. The watery nature of this sign gives them fertile imagination and sharp intelligence.

Following are the positive & negative effects as per the placement of benefic planets, placement of weak afflicted planets and influence of the malefic planets in the nativity. Scorpio people have Sun, Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury as benefic planets and Rahu, Ketu, Mars & Venus as malefic planets.

The good placement and strength of Sun, provides command in profession, wisdom, recognition through good deeds, interest in politics etc. and are dedicated towards their profession and have abundant administrative capabilities. However, if it is weak/afflicted by malefic planets in the nativity, it causes losses in profession, dissatisfaction, bad reputation/humiliation, problem to father/children etc. From medical viewpoint they can suffer from heart problem, low/high BP, problem in knee joints, stomach disorders, weak eyesight etc.

Moon is another benefic planet in the Birth Chart / Horoscope of Scorpions. Its strong strength blesses with good analysing power, affluent father/mother, easy settlement of life, interest in religion, sound sleep, interest in finance & cooking. But if it is weak by placement and strength/afflicted by malefic planets, it causes lack of analysing power, obstructions in early settlement of life and problem to father/mother. Medically they can suffer from immune deficiency, excess of phlegm & congestion, respiratory problems, disturbed sleep, menstrual & ovarian problems in women.

The strong strength of Mars provides vigour & vitality, agility and decisiveness to the Scorpions. In addition to this its strength blesses with financial stability, excellent decisive power, good health, longevity, interest in judiciary, armed forces & sports etc. When it is afflicted by malefic planets or weak by placement and strength in the nativity, it causes health problems, instability in financial position, short/medium life span, losses through disputes, fire, arson, riots etc. Finally, the weak strength of Mars causes blood infections, high/low BP, obstruction in physical growth, muscle cramps, diabetic problems, stomach disorders etc.

Strong and well-placed Mercury blesses with sharp intellect, fulfillment of desires in life, gains through friends & elder brother and lot of communicative & counselling abilities. If Mercury is weak in strength/afflicted by malefic planets in the nativity it gives problem to/ from elder brother & friends, indecisiveness, obstructions in gains, dissatisfaction and losses. Medically they can have problems related to nervous system, intestines, respiratory, cervical, constipation or Parkinson disease.

Jupiter is another benefic planet in the Birth Chart / Horoscope of Scorpions. If it is strong & well placed, it provides, innovative nature, social status through knowledge & teaching, interest in marketing. In addition to this it blesses the native with male offspring, religious nature, good conduct and morality. If it is afflicted in the nativity by malefic planets or weak by placement and strength then it causes loss of reputation, nature of cunningness, shrewdness, greed etc, delay in marriage, problem in continuation of family life, problem to father/husband/children and the health problems like, liver disorder, jaundice, diabetes, weak right eyesight and dark circles under eyes.

The good placement and strength of Venus blesses with beautiful & supportive wife, relations with foreign land, good health, sound sleep, longevity, global awareness, interest in media, art & sculpture etc. When Venus is weak by placement and strength/afflicted by malefic planets in the nativity it gives short/medium life span, bad health, problem to/ from wife, losses, loss of bed comforts, addiction, imprisonment and hospitalisation etc. Medically they may suffer from diabetes, problems in eyes, reproductive organs, menstrual & ovarian problems in women.

The good placement and strength of Saturn blesses with good primary/secondary education, constant gains through assets, interest in technical fields, gain through servants/employees/contract work and support from mother. If it is weak by placement and strength/afflicted by malefic planets in the nativity then there may be, obstructions in primary/secondary studies, difficulties in enjoying domestic peace, loss of assets, delay in marriage, problem to/ from mother, losses through employees/servants. Medically there may be cardiac problem High/low BP, joint pains, orthopaedic problems etc.

The malefic planet Rahu does not have a particular house. Whenever Rahu is placed in good house not afflicting any area of the Birth Chart / Horoscope, it promotes good results of that house where it is placed. If Rahu is near the midpoint of any house, it deteriorates the significance of all houses, aspected by malefic Rahu. Simultaneously it gives obstructions, denial, manipulations, greed, over ambitiousness, addiction etc. Apart from this whenever malefic Rahu is in the sign of exaltation and not near the mid point then also it gives good materialistic results.

The malefic planet Ketu also does not have a particular house. Whenever Ketu is placed in good house not afflicting any area of the Birth Chart / Horoscope, it promotes good results of that house where it is placed. If Ketu is near the midpoint of any house, it deteriorates the significance of all houses, aspected by malefic Ketu. Simultaneously it gives spiritualism, miseries, denial, etc. Besides this whenever malefic Ketu is in the sign of exaltation and not near the mid point then also it gives good results.

Unfavourable Colours: Dull brown, Steel grey, Dark black, Red and Sky blue.

Unfavourable Gems: Coral, Diamond, Cat's eye (lasonia), Gomedh (hessonite).

These Astrological predictions are general in nature according to the ascendant. "Precise and accurate predictions can be only done through your birth chart/horoscope as every birth chart/horoscope is unique and its interpretation needs vast experience of the Astrologer". -- Senior Astrologer Mr. Narinder Juneja.

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