As we all know Pitru dosh is linked up to our ancestral karmic influences in the birth chart of the family members. It is identified by analysing the whole birth chart with the placement of Sun, Rahu, Ketu and Saturn in 9th house and their connections with other planets. Zodiac signs are not easily considered to have Pitru Dosh and the reason behind it is the sun sign and the moon sign. According to the astrological aspects there are certain zodiac signs that may be more sensitive when planetary combinations indicate Pitru Dosh in the birth chart.
- Cancer (Kark Rashi): The lord of this zodiac sign is Moon that represents emotions, nurturing nature, sensitivity, intuitions etc. According to astrological traditions due to sensitive natives of this zodiac sign it is considered to be unresolved family patterns. So whenever the moon is present with Rahu, Saturn or other challenging planets in the same house then mental, emotional and family disturbances may be interpreted through ancestral lens. But then also it is not sure until the 4th, 5th and 9th house is not analyzed in detail.
- Capricorn (Makar Rashi): The Lord of this zodiac sign is Saturn. Saturn is known for hard work, sincerity, delay, discipline, responsibilities and linked to our past actions. As Pitru Dosh is connected to the karmic influences of the ancestors, while analysing the birth chart astrologers use to check the Saturn positioning in the particular houses it presents. The conjunction of Saturn with Sun and Rahu in the 9th house in the birth chart indicates unresolved ancestral matters. It can also be analysed by families facing delay in any work again and again repeatedly.
- Scorpion (Vrishchika Rashi): Scorpions represent inheritance, transformations, hidden matters etc and these are connected with ancestral karma. If the 8th house and its lord conjunction with Sun, Rahu, Ketu or Saturn are involved in difficult combinations then it is considered as ancestral influences. All the Scorpion zodiac natives are advised to check with astrologers for detailed analysis of their kundali then come to any conclusion of Pitru Dosh.
- Leo (Simha Rashi): The Lord of this zodiac sign is Sun which represents father, authority and family honour. If in one’s birth chart Sun is afflicted by Rahu strongly along with conjunction of other difficult planets then there is possibility of ancestral issues. It can be also identified by facing problems regarding father health, family responsibilities or in recognition.
- Pices ( Meen Rashi): Lord of this zodiac sign is Jupiter that is known for communication skill, wisdom, faith, compassion etc. If Sun, Rahu and Jupiter are afflicted in 9th house then one should pay greater attention towards performing Pitru rituals and spiritual activities. It’s better to check with a qualified astrologer if he or she can guide you in the proper manner. Remedies suggested by then should be followed sincerely to reduce the effect of Pitru Dosh.
- Aquarius ( Kumbha Rashi): Saturn is Lord of this zodiac sign. If there is a conjunction of Rahu, Sun, and 9th house then astrologers may analyse the birth chart carefully because there are chances of Pitru Dosh. It can also identified by checking with the pattern of problem facings by the family across generations.
So there are some combinations of some planets with particular houses that indicate that there may be Pitru Dosh but everyone should not reach to the conclusion because there is some more detailed analysis required in kundali.
Have you noticed the most common thing in these zodiacs is the placement of the Sun in the 9th house. Sun is the most important planet that is considered in Pitru Dosh as it represents father and ancestors. And the 9th house is also considered as father, fortune, blessings and ancestral traditions.
The astrologer mostly examine in case of Pitru Dosh are:
- Position of Sun
- Rahu
- Ketu
- 9th house and its lord
- 8th house and its lord
- 5th house and its lord
- Connection between these planets and houses
- Overall strength of the kundali
- Problem facing by the family across generations
According to traditional astrology Pitru Dosh is strongly indicated:
- Delay in plans
- Quarrel among family members and at working place also
- Everything goes well but stuck at the end
- Repetition of certain family problems across generations
- Difficulties facing in ancestral property
- Difficulties associated with family responsibilities
- Problem in relation of children with father and elder once
- Lack of peace within family
The birth chart, the placements of Sun, Rahu, Saturn, 8th house, 9th house, 5th house, ketu and their relationships with each other are much more important than the zodiac sign alone. The zodiac signs like Capricorn, Aquarius, Leo, Pices, Cancer, Scorpion require more attention when there are ancestral influences because of lords of the particular planets or their symbolic associations in the birth chart. And it is incorrect to say that people born under these zodiac signs are affected by ancestral dosh until it is not checked regarding the combination of planets and their houses that do not come under circumstance as we discussed above. So, it is highly recommended to check the kundali first and the combination of planets and houses with other detailed analysis according to Pitru Dosh then go for the remedies after that. Don’t do anything by seeing videos on social media or in any confusion. It may create some new problems in your life. And at last be alert by choosing an astrologer and priest for your problems too.
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