Simha - Hari
Panchasyam - Haryaksha - Leya -
Mrigaraaja - Mrigaripu - Mrigendra - Mrigezvara - [Singa - Singh (Hindi/Nepali)]
Leo - Le Lion
Rashi of Surya (the Sun, le soleil)
General Traits of Simha Lagna - Chandra in Simha
Simha =
"the powerful one"
a lion
the zodiacal sign Leo or its Lagna
a hero or eminent person
"chief or lord of"
to express excellence of any kind
"prince, king"
the king of Naga-pura
a partic. form of temple
a partic. place prepared for the building of a house
a Moringa with red flowers
(in music) a kind of tune
the symbol or emblem of the 24th Arhat of the present Avasarpini
Name of a son of Krishna
a king of the Vidya-dharas
of the Venkata mountain
of various other persons, Buddha
a partic. mythical bird
a partic. grass or plant
Haari =
bearing , carrying
a caravan
losing a game (in gambling)
captivating , charming , beautiful
to be yellow or green
fawn-coloured , reddish brown , brown , tawny , pale yellow , yellow , fallow , bay (esp. applied to horses) , green , greenish
yellow or reddish brown or green (the colour)
a horse , steed (esp. of Indra)
a lion
the sign of the zodiac Leo
the sun
a monkey
a ray of light ; the moon
a jackal ; a parrot ; a peacock ; the Koil or Indian cuckoo ; a goose ; a frog ; a snake
the wind, name of Vayu (god of the wind)
to take away or remove evil or sin
a mountain
of a world
of a metre
of a partic. high number
name of the mythical mother of the monkeys
mRga = forest animal or wild beast ;
ripu = enemy (Lion = enemy of Beasts)
Properties of Simha Rashi
satva-guna
(satvas = truthful, pure & balanced)
tattva
( = "that-ness", element)
tajas tattva
(fire element)
owner
Surya
(the Sun)
rising portion
shirsho-daya (head first)
(daya = 'presentation' or 'portion')
V. Simha.
This word contains a world of occult meaning within itself; and it may not be prudent on my part to disclose the whole of its meaning now. It will be sufficient for the present purpose to give a general indication of its significance.
Two of its synonymous terms are Panchasyam and Hari, and its number in the order of the Zodiacal divisions (being the fifth sign) points clearly to the former synonym.
This synonym--Panchasyam -- shows that the sign is intended to represent the five Brahmas -- viz., Isanam, Aghoram, Tatpurusham, Vamadevam, and Sadyojatam: -- the five Buddhas.
The second synonym shows it to be Narayana, the Jivatma or Pratyagatma.
The Sukarahasy Upanishad will show that the ancient Aryan philosophers looked upon Narayana as the Jivatma.* The Vaishnavites may not admit it. But as an Advaiti, I look upon Jivatma as identical with Paramatma in its real essence when stripped of its illusory attributes created by Agnanam or Avidya--ignorance.
( * In its lowest or most material state, as the life-principle which animates the material bodies of the animal and vegetable worlds, &c. --Ed. Theos.)
The Jivatma is correctly placed in the fifth sign counting from Mesham, as the fifth sign is the putrasthanam or the son's house according to the rules of Hindu Astrology.
The sign in question represents Jivatma -- the son of Paramatma as it were. (I may also add that it represents the real Christ, the anointed pure spirit, though many Christians may frown at this interpretation.)*
I will only add here that unless the nature of this sign is fully comprehended it will be impossible to understand the real order of the next three signs and their full significance.
The elements or entities that have merely a potential existence in this sign become distinct separate entities in the next three signs.
Their union into a single entity leads to the destruction of the phenomenal universe, and the recognition of the pure Spirit and their separation has the contrary effect.
It leads to material earth-bound existence and brings into view the picture gallery of Avidya (Ignorance) or Maya (Illusion).
If the real orthography of the name by which the sign in question is indicated is properly understood, it will readily be seen that the next three signs are not what they ought to be.
( * Nevertheless it is a true one. The Jiv-atma in the Microcosm (man) is the same spiritual essence which animates the Macrocosm (universe), the differentiation, or specific difference between the two Jivatmas presenting itself but in the two states or conditions of the same and one Force. Hence, "this son of Paramatma" is an eternal correlation of the Father-Cause. Purusha manifesting himself as Brahma of the "golden egg" and becoming Viradja--the universe. We are "all born of Aditi from the water" (Hymns of the Maruts, X. 63, 2), and "Being was born from not-being" (Rig-Veda, Mandala I, Sukta 166).--Ed. Theos.)
~~ T. Subba Row. (1881). "The Twelve Signs of the Zodiac" in Five Years Of Theosophy. George Robert Snow Mead (ed.).London. (1885, 1894).
"Mystical, Philosophical, Theosophical, Historical and Scientific Essays Selected from "The Theosophist". Available at www.gutenberg.org
...Simha lagna has well developed bones & a broad forehead. He is of moderate stature, well built & muscular. His appearance is dignified, imposing & commanding.
Persons born with this lagna are generally noble, large hearted, magnanimous & generous. They are helpful to mankind.
They have great faith in friends & relatives. They become head of the organization with which they are connected. If they are in government or any commercial organization, they attain high positions there.
They do not talk much. They are fond of authority & are brilliant and ambitious. They are firm in their thinking & attitudes. When they are angry they roar like lions.
They are spendthrifts. They have capacity to face adverse circumstances. They want to maintain their authority in their household.
Very often their married life is not happy. They enjoy sound health if there are no bad influences on the lagna or Ravi, the lord of this lagna.
.... bestows a regal appearance, as if the life-force were vibrating from every part of your body. You have a broad face with strong bones, beautiful & expressive eyes. You may be a possessive parent, egotistical & selfish in temperament, & a braggart. You are excessively libidinous but not necessarily promiscuous.
You are not satisfied with the material heights you attain & are always aspiring towards greater intellect, greater wealth, greater status, & greater respectability. Often you think you have achieved more than you really have; nevertheless, you are never satisfied, for you think you deserve more than you have received. You always strive to reach the top of the mountain.
You are basically materialistic but like to assume that you are spiritually highly evolved. Involvement in work is intense & whole-hearted. You may be seen working adroitly on the subtle problems of life, whether related to physical sciences, psychology, or to concrete and technological problems in engineering, industry or economics. It is not the subject matter that is significant: your complete involvement in whatever you undertake is of supreme importance to you. In that pursuit, your engagement of effort is total.
There is a suddenness in your actions which gives your an element of surprise & unpredictability. However involved you may seem in a pursuit or relationship, you can suddenly end it. You are loyal friends, but that friendship can end suddenly. To some people you may seem ungrateful. The world exists only for your convenience & the satisfaction of your desires.
In your social relationships, contradiction & self-aggrandizement seem to predominate. You may find married life difficult. Your spouse is very calculating & self-centered - which are some of Leo's traits as well. Compatibility becomes difficult. In such circumstances, you often acts in a clandestine manner, concealing certain aspects of your life.
You do not trust others: equal partnership is not a common factor in your life. ... gives rise to wealth in mutual combination. The Sun is lord of the Ascendant, Mercury lord of wealth and Mars is of course Yoga karaka. Thus all the three planets have acquired some power or other to do good. It will be seen that the Sun, Mercury and Mars play an important role in case of persons born in Leo Ascendant, while other planets will be able to do some good under certain special conditions.
.... fond of eating meat & enjoying worldly enjoyments, will earn wealth & honor through the government, bereft of religion, dutiful in family affairs, hold a high rank of office, be majestic, strong, bold, speak sparingly, a miser, will trouble others, will wander in hills and forests, be irascible, firm in friendship, careless, inaccessible (or inviolable), will destroy his enemies, have famous sons, honor the virtuous, rich through agriculture etc., interested in business & will spend heavily on prostitutes & dancers. Spouse will suffer dental diseases.
Sthana (Domain)
Rashi & Pati
Phul (fruits)
House 1 - Appearances
Pres. Calvin Coolidge
Pres. Richard Nixon
Pres. George H. W. Bush ('Sr.')
Steve Jobs (Apple CEO)
Simha [Leo]
Physical appearance depends on condition of Surya's rashi, bhava, co-tenants, drishti, etc.. Generally, Simha-lagna shows a pitta or slightly reddish cast to their complexion, a subtle golden glow, relative to their gene pool. (Moon's sign & characteristics also influence appearance.)
Psychically they project an aura of intense confidence and dynamic life force. Unless Surya is damaged, Hari-lagna have an magnetic physical countenance which attracts riveting attention.
Many celebrities & performance artists, models, dancers, & others who make their living with & through their physical bodies have Simha rising along with Ravi well disposed.
Domain of lagnesha Surya will predict the style and location of adult manifestation of Simha's creative, domineering life force. "You do what you gotta do."
Richard Nixon lagnesha Surya/Dhanau in domain-5 for election winning politics
Steve Jobs lagnesha Surya/Kumbha in domain-7 for business partnership networks
Mahatma Gandhi lagnesha Surya/Kanya in domain-2 for speaking on legacy values & true wealth (satya graha).
JFK, Jr. - lagnesha Surya'
House 2 - Values
Kanya [Virgo]
Social, moral, & financial values are very detailed & organized, depending of course on the natal condition of Budha.
They value family life and children, but find they need to be super-organized and compartmentalized in order to accomplish their other driving value, which is success in their professional work.
They like to talk, and are usually quite effective in their speech. If Budha is well-disposed, they are articulate people with a cheerful even adolescent style of talking.
See Steve Jobs with radix Budha in Makara/6, indicating the development of values focused into corporate business.
House 3 - Mental Process
Thula [Libra]
Good socializers who easily find a point of balance in meetings and business activities. Like to plan and schedule. Favors teamwork, social event organizing, building a favorable network of business associates who assist the native in meeting his goals.
Quality of the neighborly & sibling-type interactions depends on Shukra.
House 4 - Home, family, security
Vrischika [Scorpio]
Conditions in domain-4, the home & schoolroom, are controlled by Kuja. Therefore this domain always has a touch of aggression & competition, & is never completely settled.
Simha lagna may be a frequent house-mover in search of better opportunities for self-expression in politics, performance arts, and literary pursuits.
Dhanus [Sagittarius]
Generally fortunate in matters of children unless some occupying graha disturbs Guru's abundance. (Surya in 5 is a blocker, saying "I am the Child".) Expansively creative. High entitlement for celebrity, recognition, authorship. Wonderful teacher and coach, but not interested in other viewpoints - must follow one's own creative instincts without interruption, or regal Simha lagna generally will leave the scene.
Great genius in literature, product development, & performance art is possible, depending on auspicious placement of Surya & Vrihaspati. Maximized effect when Guru casts drishti from domains 9, 11, or lagna or if Guru yuti magnifying nodes. Location of Guru will show the manifestation of creative powers.
See Steve Jobs for a primary manifestation of highly creative product development with Guru in domain-11 for marketplace earnings.
Makara [Capricorn]
Health issues from overproduction. Tolerance for rule of law; accepts conventions of finance & business. Tends toward austere diet, with yogic practices centered around food & medicine.
General good favor from government due to the calming & regulatory effects of Shani, unless a benefic occupies domain-6.
Necessarily there is much duty & responsibility for maintaining correct practices especially in areas of medicine & finance. Periods of Shani or any graha occupying a rashi of Shani may bring karmic accountability, forcing reduction of the regal instinct in order to stay on the right side of the law.
Kumbha [Aquarius]
Marriage is dominated by a deep sense of duty rather than personal intimacy. Spouses look respectable in public but often there is limited emotional vitality in the marriage. Depends as always on the condition of Shani.
Even uccha Shani in domain-3 or domain-11, the best possible setup for this difficult incarnation, gives only high position, accountability, and dignity - never emotional warmth.
Contracts, agreements, legal discussions, all types of advising are somewhat difficult & tedious. After their typically rather long resistance to commitment followed by a later marriage, divorce is uncommon (unless Shani is damaged).
Despite their tolerance for meetings & party talk, these folks dislike adversarial conflict, & they will compromise in order to avoid legal disputes. They like rational conceptualization - not emotional arguments.
Spouse can be made into a workhorse, piled up with duties & schedules, treated as a fixture in public life, emotionally ignored.
Intimacy problems. Does better with an older or more conservative spouse whose self-image is also invested in public role-playing.
Best to have conservative values & low emotional expectations in marriage. Good results from marriage to an older, more duty-focused and life-experienced spouse.
Meena [Pisces]
Guru's abundance provides an opening into the deep mysteries of life. If auspicious graha own or occupy domain-8, the native may be profoundly involved in tantrik pursuits.
Sees one's own destiny in cosmic terms, and accepts entitlement to "make magic" in the world. Also entitled to maintain intimate connections outside of marriage - not necessarily sexual, but therapeutic.
Capacity to know & share secret knowledge through a network of retreat centers & mystical teachers.
Inauspicious graha controlling domain-8 can give manipulative selfishness and misuse of confidential information for destructive purposes.
The native's level of ethical development will be indicated by Surya and Guru.
If Surya/Guru are favorable, one can use this entitlement to tremendous material and psychic resources as a tool for creating extraordinarily positive change in the world.
If Surya/Guru are not helpful, the native may degenerate into unfocused childlike 'play' with his resources, wasting the kingly opportunity of a blessed life.
Mesha [Aries]
Should Kuja be strong, the interest in religion is lifelong & passionate - but according to the overall theme of Simha lagna, religious fellowship & priestly practices must serve the native's individual Soul interests.
Highly independent and physical approach to philosophy and higher knowledge.
Depending as always on the disposition of Kuja, relationship with Father and Guru is strained by the warrior nature of this Simha child.
If Kuja is super-strong, the father's ego may be too volatile to sustain his parenting role. The spiritual guru too must accommodate the powerful individuality of this native.
Surya, Guru, and Kuja control the fortune houses 1-5-9. These hot, energized, forward-moving graha when well coordinated can bring great fortune into the Simha lagna birth.
Vrishabha [Taurus]
Tendency to place social & physical aesthetics at the top of leadership concerns; great focus on art & design, the beauty and attractiveness of the task. Public dignity chained to the auspiciousness (or not) of Shukra.
General reputation for artistic sensitivity to balanced design of products and social order, with a focus on social harmony.
Surprisingly talented at building relationships targeted to the top level of social governance (in contrast to limited ability to develop emotional intimacy in marriage.) Shukra will show the nature of iconic public roles, if any.
Mithuna [Gemini]
Budha being mercurial, Simha lagna's gainfulness cannot be predicted without understanding Budha's role in the nativity. However, in general, good business acumen and accurate calculations unless Budha is impacted. Domain of Budha will show the source of gainfulness.
Compare:
politician Richard Nixon Budha-5/Dhanau income through political showmanship (campaigns, elections) & literary authorship.
Steve Jobs Budha-6/Makara income through complexly structured high finance (investor loans)
Karka [Cancer]
Great need for emotional privacy. Emotionally imaginative in their own sanctuary space, while generally speaking the emotional life plays a minimal role in the public personality. Emotional need for and appreciation of spiritual sanctuary & religious retreat.
Core emotional life is effectively curtained off & kept away from prying eyes of others, even including the spouse.
The native may be introduced to meditative practices early in life, which allow control of the emotions so that Surya's domineering rationality can proceed unimpeded by the fluctuations of emotional life, especially anxiety and self-doubt.
Others may notice the Simha natives emotional vulnerability but the native oneself suffers very little self-doubt.
The native promotes a fixed, controlled, intelligent & socially positive package of public attributes which however represent only one's rational side. The intuition may be extremely strong if Chandra is auspicious; yet the native will not normally be aware of Chandra's influence & certainly will not share much of their emotional perception with others.
The influence of the Mother is "lost" buried deep in the subconscious while the influence of the Father's intelligence predominates unless Surya is damaged.
There are numerous exceptions to this overall truth but generally the mother's influence expresses through dreams & the imagination while the father's influence is much more in the body & social personality.
One's public personality expressed dominantly through the physical body appearance; for Simha lagna it, should be lean & darkly golden with very little influence from the soft, plumping, watery-light Moon unless Chandra is yuti Surya or some other parivartana effect.
See
Madonna for the above parivartana yoga which brings a lighter than typical for Simha body complexion. Lagnesha Surya/ Karka/ domain-12, for public expression of private imagination, e.g., foreign ideas, & bedroom life.
Summary of Graha Lordships for Simha Lagna
L-1
Surya karaka for rational self, soul, and ethical awareness, controls. Gem for Ravi (ruby) is auspicious for every aspect of life.
L-12
The highly fluctuating and impressionable Chandra. Do not wear natural pearl unless native desires a deeper meditation practice; may cause more loss of identity than anticipated.
L-4, L-9
Vital and competitive Kuja becomes yogakaraka for Simha lagna. Gems for Kuja are effective.
L-2, L-11
Conversational and sexual Budha brings wealth to Simha. Gems for Budha may increase wealth but also empower death.
L-5, L-8
Wise and expansive Guru gives mixed results. Guru is good for children but do not use the gem for Guru (yellow sapphire).
L-3 L-10
Sweet & sensual Shukra benefits administrative careers. Native is well-liked in the office, by siblings, and by the public. Excellent for customer service & media professions.
Best to avoid diamonds, although the risk of disruption is low.
L-6, L-7
Pragmatic & conventional Shani makes trouble for Simha marriage (see Parashara at top of this page). Do not use the gem for Shani (blue topaz, sapphire, lapis lazuli, amethyst).
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gives the effect of Ketu's lord
updated: 04 October 2008
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