Rudrakshas and their benefits

Rudraksha Malas are a religious prayer beads in Hinduism and have popularly been associated to Lord Shiva and have been used by devotees while chanting mantras.

Rudrakshas are made by seeds of large evergreen broad-leaved trees with Elaeocarpus Ganitrus being the primary species. 

Rudraksha has been known for its range of benefits to the mankind spanning from spirituality, health, prosperity, psychological issues, fear and the emotional world.

John Garret and Mr.Kerber Drory have reported many medicinal values of rudraksha. Earlier in the year 1864, Dr. Abraham Jajuar recorded that Rudraksha could be used in mind related diseases and for removing stress.

Modern Astrology Books

There are many books on Astrology written in modern times (since 19th Century) by various Astrologers from their own research. I didn't restrict these list of books to any specific region.

1) Handbook for the Humanistic Astrologer (1974) by Michael R. Meyer

2) A Book on Mathematical Astrology (2014) by Y.K Bansal

3) An Introduction to Astrology (1835) by William Lilly

4) Ascendant & Astrological Tables (2013) by Arun Bansal & Vinay Garg

5) A Spiritual Approach to Astrology (1983) by Myrna Lofthus

6) The Astrological Body Types (1993) by Judith A. Hill

7) Astrological Insights into Personality (1980) by Betty Lundsted

8) Astrology for Dummies (2007) by Rae Orion

9) Astrology of Professions (2004) by Col. A.K. Gour

Ancient Astrology Books

 Collecting and presenting Ancient Books on Astrology is an arduous task.

Below books are dates back from 3000 BCE to 1500 AD.

Best Positions of planet KETU for various Ascendants in Horoscope

KETU is an indicator or karaka for Salvation, Spirituality, Fantasies, Psychic abilities, Supernatural influences, Protection from Evil, Cats Eye Gem Stone, etc.

Ketu is South node while Rahu is North node of Moon. They are not actual planets. Like Rahu, Ketu always transit backwards in signs in retrograde.

Ketu is the lord of Stars – Ashvini, Makha & Moola.

Well placed Ketu gives Intuition, good Concentration and Healing Powers while ill-placed or malefic aspects on Ketu prone to depression, suicidal tendencies, anxieties, never-ending problems and ghost possessing.

Ketu when placed in following Bhavas (Houses) from Ascendant (Lagna) at the time of Birth gives Excellent Positive Results:

i)                    Aries: Ketu in 1^st, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 8^th, 9^th & 12^th H.

ii)                   Taurus: Ketu in 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 7^th, 9^th, 11^th & 12^th H.

iii)                 Gemini: Ketu in 4^th, 6^th & 9^th H.

iv)                 Cancer: Ketu in 5^th, 6^th, 9^th & 12^th H.

v)                  Leo: Ketu in 4^th, 5^th & 12^th H.

vi)                 Virgo: Ketu in 3^rd, 4^th, 7^th & 12^th H.

vii)               Libra: Ketu in 2^nd, 3^rd, 6^th, 7^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th & 12^th H.

viii)              Scorpio: Ketu in 1^st, 2^nd, 5^th, 6^th, 9^th, 10^th & 12^th H.

ix)                 Sagittarius: Ketu in 4^th, 8^th, 9^th & 12^th H.

x)                  Capricorn: Ketu in 3^rd, 7^th, 11^th & 12^th H.

xi)                 Aquarius: Ketu in 2^nd, 6^th, 7^th, 10^th & 11^th H.

xii)               Pisces: Ketu in 1^st, 5^th, 6^th, 9^th, 10^th & 11^th H.

Best Positions of planet RAHU for various Ascendants in Horoscope

RAHU represents Paternal relatives (esp. Grandfather), South-West direction, Unexpected Events, Metals, Black / Blue color, Foreign Lands, Imprisonment, Immoral Acts, Death by hanging, Drug Dealers, Poison Makers, Phobias, Snake bite, and Diseases like leprosy, cancer, ulcers, cholera, dysentery, etc. 

Rahu is God of Chemicals like Fertilizers, Pesticides, Infectants, etc.

Planet RAHU in following bhavas (house positions) from Lagna gives tremendous Positive results:

i)                    Aries:  Rahu in 2^nd, 3^rd, 6^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th & 12^th H.

ii)                   Taurus: Rahu in 1^st, 5^th, 6^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th & 12^th H.

iii)                 Gemini: Rahu in 1^st, 5^th, 6^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th & 11^th H.

iv)                 Cancer: Rahu in 6^th, 8^th, 9^th, 11^th & 12^th H.

v)                  Leo: Rahu in 3^rd, 5^th, 6^th, 8^th, 10^th & 11^th H.

vi)                 Virgo: Rahu in 3^rd, 5^th, 6^th, 9^th, 10^th & 11^th H.

vii)               Libra: Rahu in 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 5^th, 6^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th & 12^th H.

viii)              Scorpio: Rahu in 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th & 12^th H.

ix)                 Sagittarius: Rahu in 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 6^th, 9^th, 10^th & 11^th H.

x)                  Capricorn: Rahu in 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 5^th, 6^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th & 12^th H.

xi)                 Aquarius: Rahu in 1^st, 4^th, 5^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th & 12^th H.

xii)               Pisces: Rahu in 3^rd, 6^th, 8^th, 10^th, 11^th & 12^th H.

Position of shadow node Rahu in above houses from Ascendant irrespective of Own, Exalted, Friendly, Enemy or Debilitated Signs, gives Wealth, Unexpected Fortune, Foreign travels for Job, Immunity to diseases, Love for Pet Animals, Warrior, Valour, Great Orator, etc.