2nd house from Arudha Lagna

Looking at the chart of Bill Gates, his lagna lord and AL lord are exalted. His AL2 has in its own sign, an exalted with a neechabanga . This is a very strong AL2 and will provide the proper support of his image. He is a good speaker with there and became famous as a common man () rising to the one of the most powerful positions ().

Adolf Hitler had an exalted lording his AL2, if not for his defeat he would have become a King over Europe with power being the main support of his Arudha.

George Bush has lording his AL2, and is in maranakarakasthana with the and A11. So George Bush has his Arudha sustained by ’s killing and the gains (A11) that he gets from it. As it is and it will support the Arudha even though it is negative publicity. This combination has helped him to rise to the position of power and prosperity he presently enjoys.

Jaimini also says in 1.3.14 that “ in the AL2 indicates prematurely graying hair or an elongated penis.” The Mahavidya connected to is Dhoomavati, a goddess with gray hair, the planet in the AL2 will show its traits on the native as they progress through life. The elongated penis is relative to in the 2nd from the 7 th . Showing extra support for the 7th house, the opposite indication ( in the 2nd ) is said to have the opposite result. Nakshatras and indications of the 7th house of the navamsa need to be taken into account with this rule for accurate results.

Planets in the 2nd from the AL will often show health ailments directly affecting the Arudha. For example afflicted in the AL2 can cause weight problems. The 2 nd house is a maraka house. The 2nd house from UL can also be seen to see the apparent illnesses of the spouse.

One last note on the AL2, it is important to remember that Parasara noted that “yogas narrated with reference to the 7th from AL are to also be considered from AL2 [29-27]”.

The 2nd house from the Arudha lagna (which I will for the moment call AL2 for ease of writing, reading and speaking), is a house of sustenance. It’s natural karaka is , so its the sustenance of , which is a powerful supporting force. Positive planets here can uplift the Arudha by giving it the best sustenance. Malefics can pull the Arudha down by the negativities they represent. For example, second from the AL may show a person whose reputation is damaged by lying. Or if and were second from AL then the person may have their reputation ruined by sexual scandal. The AL2 will sustain the Arudha, and benefics placed here will give the Arudha good nourishment to rise.

Parasara says that if “, or are exalted (or strong) in the AL2 it will make the native rich. (29-28)” “If is in the AL2 the native will lord over the whole country and be knowing everything. in the AL2 will make one a poet or a speaker (29-30). This verse shows how benefics uplift and support the Arudha, and help it to rise according to their significations. The AL2 is very important for the longevity of the Arudha’s rise. Jaimini says if the , or are in the AL2 the person becomes rich. If any other planet is there in exaltation, the same is the result.” (1.3.15-16)