Shatabhisha

Born with Chandra in Shatabhisha, the star of the hundred healers under Varuna, you are original, independent and quietly persevering — happiest working alone at something others don't yet understand. Rahu's star in Shani's sign gives a scientific, research-minded intelligence: physics and electricity, astronomy and astrology, statistics, medicine and laboratories, the revival of old sciences and the reading of old manuscripts. Solitude recharges you, but too much of it turns to lethargy; keep a few people close. Watch the calves and circulation, and your blood pressure.

The four padas

Pada 1 — Dhanu navamsha (Guru); names begin with Go (गो). The philosophical quarter — the study of old sciences, astronomy and astrology, and teaching them. (KP reads Shatabhisha's subs through Rahu's placement.)

Pada 2 — Makara navamsha (Shani); names begin with Sa (सा). The most patient and solitary quarter — statistics, census and laboratory work suit it.

Pada 3 — Kumbha navamsha (Shani), vargottama; names begin with Si (सी). The purest Shatabhisha — original, independent and scientific: electricity, physics and research.

Pada 4 — Meena navamsha (Guru); names begin with Su (सू). The healer's quarter — medicine, the translation of old texts and quiet service.

Health

The calves, shins and circulation: cramps, varicose veins, rheumatism, eczema, palpitations and high blood pressure. Keep moving, check your blood pressure, and see a doctor for anything persistent.

Work the books name

• science — physics, electricity, atomic research
• astronomy and astrology
• medicine and healing
• statistics, census and records
• laboratories and technical work
• history and the translation of old manuscripts
• air travel
• the stock exchange
• factories

A day under this star is good for

• starting a medical treatment (the star of a hundred healers)
• travel
• research and study
• water rites and Varuna puja