In Vedic Astrology, the intelligence of a person is measured in many ways. The primary and probably the most important one is to see the fifth house and its lord placement. Guru, the planet of Knowledge. Budha aka Mercury is the planet which is an accepted Karaka for intelligence more so because it is associated with speech and communications. Rahu, the Gynakaraka is also a node known for intelligence however, associated with shadyantra rather than pure knowledge. So how do we measure a person’s intelligence from a horoscope?
Using the following steps will help us obtain a fair idea:
The fifth house and the placement of its lord. For Vrichika Lagna and Simha Lagna the placement of Guru as the fifth house lord becomes pertinent.
The placement of Guru – the Karaka for knowledge and Bhakthi as both should go hand in hand. The placement of Guru is important for almost every aspect of life and cannot be undermined.
Placement of Mercury – the karaka for speech, communications, occult knowledge, and math is also an indispensable factor while considering ones intelligence. A natal chart with Mercury in twelfth house will not be able to complete his studies but should Guru be in a prominent position or aspecting the 5th house, the native will be an intelligent college drop out.
Fourth House – the placement of planets in fourth house also plays a role since it is twelfth to fifth house. The fourth house also depicts primary education which plays a role in carving ones intelligence and mental acumen in early child hood days.
Argalas – last but not the least the Argalas to the fifth house should also be analyzed. This will help in analyzing in which manner ones intelligence is chanelled. Hence the 6th, 8th and 3rd house also plays a heavy role. The 3rd house is pivotal in depicting ones strength in communications.
Using the following steps will help us obtain a fair idea:
The fifth house and the placement of its lord. For Vrichika Lagna and Simha Lagna the placement of Guru as the fifth house lord becomes pertinent.
The placement of Guru – the Karaka for knowledge and Bhakthi as both should go hand in hand. The placement of Guru is important for almost every aspect of life and cannot be undermined.
Placement of Mercury – the karaka for speech, communications, occult knowledge, and math is also an indispensable factor while considering ones intelligence. A natal chart with Mercury in twelfth house will not be able to complete his studies but should Guru be in a prominent position or aspecting the 5th house, the native will be an intelligent college drop out.
Fourth House – the placement of planets in fourth house also plays a role since it is twelfth to fifth house. The fourth house also depicts primary education which plays a role in carving ones intelligence and mental acumen in early child hood days.
Argalas – last but not the least the Argalas to the fifth house should also be analyzed. This will help in analyzing in which manner ones intelligence is chanelled. Hence the 6th, 8th and 3rd house also plays a heavy role. The 3rd house is pivotal in depicting ones strength in communications.
