Astrology and Profession | Astrology and Occupation | Career and Astrology

Astrology plays a vital role in ascertaining the profession on the basis of the horoscope chart drawn. The most important analysis of horoscope is the interpretation or the determination of profession or occupation of an individual. Applying the ancient principles and matching to the vast number of avocations available in today’s world, needs an in-depth knowledge to suit current professions. In former times occupations were few, and one occupation was clearly marked from another.

Profession in horoscope is judged mainly from the 10th house from the Ascendant or the Moon or the Sun, whichever is the strongest. The first and foremost thing to be judged is the placement of the 10th lord in various houses.

If the 10th lord is placed in the 1st house, then the native will be self-employed and pursue the freedom of profession.

If the 10th lord is placed in the 2nd house, then the native will be engaged in family business, and will further expand the business, provided not afflicted.

Placement of the 10th lord in the 3rd house provides a career in which a native will have to undertake short journeys. Native’s brother will be instrumental in the advancement of his career.

The 10th lord placed in the 4th house is considered fortunate, as the native becomes famous and is respected wherever he goes. The native is engaged in agriculture field or dealing in immovable properties.

When the 10th lord is placed in the 5th house, the native will be successful as a stock broker or in the profession related to speculation.

When the 10th lord is placed in the 6th house, the native will be in the occupation related to judiciary, hospital or prison. But if afflicted, may even suffer disgrace in his career.

Placement of the 10th lord in the 7th house makes the person successful in partnership or cooperative ventures. He may even travel abroad for diplomatic missions.

When the 10th lord is placed in the 8th house, the native should opt for a career that is project based, so that he keeps changing the work place and is assigned new tasks. He will have many breaks in his career. If well placed, he might occupy a higher position, but for short periods.

When the 10th lord is placed in the 9th house, the native becomes a preacher or a spiritual teacher or he will follow the profession of his father. The native will be greatly influenced by his father.

When the 10th lord is placed in the 10th house, then the native will be very successful in his profession. He will command a lot of respect and honour in his profession, provided the factors are not inimical.

Placement of the 10th lord in the 11th house helps a person earn immense wealth. He will be fortunate and will provide employment to hundreds of persons and will command honour.

He will engage himself in meritorious deeds. When the 10th lord is placed in the 12th house, the native will work in far off places. He may be separated from his family and will wander in foreign lands. He will have to face many difficulties in life. He may even become a spiritual seeker. Affliction of Rahu and other malefic aspects can also make a native a criminal or a cheat.

Thus, while determining an individual’s career or profession, the placement of the 10th house lord should be carefully judged, and also the aspect of the planets on the 10th house lord. More the beneficial aspects better the results. With this, some idea can be framed about profession but there are many other factors to be considered before finalising anything.