Question

Match List I (Zodiac Signs) with List II (Their Planetary Lords / Swāmī):

List I		List II
A.	Mēṣarāśēḥ swāmī (Aries)	I.	Śukraḥ (Venus)
B.	Karkarāśēḥ swāmī (Cancer)	II.	Bhaumaḥ (Mars)
C.	Tulārāśēḥ swāmī (Libra)	III.	Guruḥ (Jupiter)
D.	Mīnarāśēḥ swāmī (Pisces)	IV.	Candraḥ (Moon)

 

Correct Matching:

• A → II (Bhaumaḥ / Mars)
• B → IV (Candraḥ / Moon)
• C → I (Śukraḥ / Venus)
• D → III (Guruḥ / Jupiter)

Answer: A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

• A. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
• B. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
• C. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
• D. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

Hint:

Remember the rulers: Sun/Moon rule 1 sign each. Others rule 2. Mars (1/8), Venus (2/7), Mercury (3/6), Jupiter (9/12), Saturn (10/11).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
'Rāśi-swāmya' or planetary lordship of signs is the most fundamental concept in Jyotiṣa. Each of the 12 signs is ruled by a specific planet. Planets behave most favorably when placed in their own signs. This ownership is the basis for determining 'Sthāna-bala' (positional strength) and 'Bhāvēśa' (house lords).

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
1. Mēṣa (Aries) (A): The lord of Aries is Mars (Bhauma) (II). Aries is a fire sign, and Mars is a fiery planet representing courage and action. Mars also rules Scorpio. (A-II)

2. Karka (Cancer) (B): The lord of Cancer is the Moon (Candra) (IV). Cancer is a water sign, and the Moon represents the emotional and nurturing mind. The Moon rules only one sign. (B-IV)

3. Tulā (Libra) (C): The lord of Libra is Venus (Śukra) (I). Libra is an air sign representing balance and partnerships. Venus also rules Taurus. (C-I)

4. Mīna (Pisces) (D): The lord of Pisces is Jupiter (Guru) (III). Pisces is a water sign representing spirituality and liberation. Jupiter also rules Sagittarius. (D-III)

Summary of matching:
- A (Aries) \(\rightarrow\) Mars (II)
- B (Cancer) \(\rightarrow\) Moon (IV)
- C (Libra) \(\rightarrow\) Venus (I)
- D (Pisces) \(\rightarrow\) Jupiter (III)

Planetary lordship is central to predicting the results of a horoscope. For example, if the 10th house is Aries, the person's career will be influenced by the qualities of Mars (leadership, engineering, or sports), and the strength of Mars in the chart will determine the success in that career.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct match is A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III.