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diligence and intelligence he acquired a high position in society. Mars in the 11th house enabledhim to earn money abundantly, but the disposition of Mercury in the 12th resulted in huge expenditure. He had neither any brother nor any sister. He had no Venus Ketu friends either. A strong Leonine urge Mars to maintain his identity, often called Sun egotism, was very much entrenched Chart NO.1 Mere. in his personality. He was aVedantin, 7th August 1902 very religious, and a believer in One Asedt. Universal Life pervading all, but he Saturn did not like others to operate on the (R) Rahu Moon Jupiter level of equality--the other person (R) must be either higher or lower to him to maintain a harmonious relation with him. The strong points in the chart, namely Rahu in the 3rd, Mars in the 11th and benefics flanking the Lagna must be noted while evaluating the course of his events. The Sun, lord of the ascendant in the 12th, is significant whereby materially, by way of worldly status,the present life ofthe individual may be considered ordinary to a great extent but ttere may be some occult attainments in store for him. Chart NO.2 is that of an Indian foreign Service personnel. He is well built, healthy, full of vigour but uncompromising. He did not have a brilliant academic career, but Saturn Ketu suddenly secured a good position in (R) thecompetitive examination and entered the most coveted service Jupiter Moon in the country. He hasa fine intellect, Chart NO.2 and when he wishes, he can be very IlDee. 1938 Asedt. sociable too. His married life is not smooth. He can talk philosophy, Rahu knows the basic religious values but Mere. Sun Venus (R) Mars does not wish to follow them in his own personal life. He has bright service prospects. Ultimately he retired as a Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs in India. From the above it could be seen that Leo-ascendants are healthy,