The First, Fifth and Ninth houses in the horoscope form the triangle which represents the spiritual nature of the person concerned. The First house shows the potency and possibilities of the soul that has incarnated at a particular date, time and place. The Sign and Star rising on the First house indicates the total quantum of energy that has been apportioned to the native. The significations of the Sub-Sub lord of the Ascendant indicate the directions to which this energy content should flow. The Fifth house signifies the limitations which the individualâ€™s creative activities and past Karmas impose upon the native for his involvement in professional activities (5^th house is 8^th to 10^th house). The Ninth house is said to represent religion, philosophy, austerity, worship and poorvapunya or the accumalation of auspicious Karma from past lives. It is, therefore, often described as Bhagyasthana, the house of destiny, or as Dharmasthanam, the house of righteousness.

The destiny of a person, in fact, means the culmination of a process of conscious unfoldment which enables one to release the soul from the wheel of births and death. It is significant; therefore, that the Ninth house is placed twelfth from the tenth, for it represents the dissolution of oneâ€™s involvement in society and career.

The individualâ€™s capacity for spiritual endeavour or mystic inititions is studied from the Ninth cusp in the horoscope. The Sign, Star, Sub and Sub-Sub rising on the 9^th cusp indicates the nature of the energy content of the Ninth house. Specifically it is revealed by the nature of the planet that appears as the Sub-Sub lord of the Ninth cusp. What each planet offers when it appears as the Sub-Sub lord of the Ninth cusp corresponding to the Sign that rises on the Ninth cusp is detailed below. The expected result should also be co-related with the influence of the Sign which the planet occupies in the chart.

Sign Rising On Ninth Cusp.	Expected Result.
Aries.	Pushes the individual towards a deeper understanding of the problems of life, but it makes him so ambitious that he invariably becomes frustrated through his efforts.
Taurus	May develop a beautiful philosophy in impressive melodious language. May speak of patriotic aspirations but behind all this is his hidden passion for attaining sensual gratification.
Gemini	Becomes highly intellectual, acquiring a special place for himself in society. His mind is extremely powerful.
Cancer	Earns money and spends on religious programs.
Leo	Makes the individual extremely head strong. He travels widely and lives an almost regal life.
Virgo	Self-centeredness verging on immorality often guides the life of the individual.
Libra	Very demoralizing and spirituality is often bent into materialism.
Scorpio	Urge towards spiritual philosophy is great and the individual tries to acquire esoteric knowledge.
Sagittarius	Increased fire in the individual. Moved by the urge for humanitarian upliftment. No sacrifice is too great to achieve this end.
Capricorn	Likely to suffer from several family short comings. Personal life may be disorganized. Morality may be of low order.
Aquarius	Intensifies egotism so much that the individual will not consider any one his equal.
Pisces	Struggles continually to improve his personal life. Distances himself from relations.

Planet Sun

Planet Moon

Sign Rising On Ninth Cusp.	Expected Result.
Aries.	Restless but acceptance of his situation. leaves the higher values of life to dawn upon his mind through experience.
Taurus	Urge for personal gratification is highly accentuated. Gets plenty of opportunity to develop his personality.
Gemini	Moved by a desire to help others by bringing unknown depths of knowledge and experience of universal life.
Cancer	Gets all the comforts and conveniences of life, but his selfishness is so deep- rooted that his mind is always worried about the sacrifices required for the spiritual life.
Leo	Makes the individual very destructive, often bringing great calamity to himself and his family. He will seldom recognize his own mistakes.
Virgo	The native is much influenced by his spouse and is much attached to his relatives. He will be intellectual and travels extensively. Spiritual pursuits are not often part of his life.
Libra	Very strong mind. Expression will be persuasive.
Scorpio	Materialistic in approach. Higher interests in life are virtually absent.
Sagittarius	Intense interest in the occult and craves for higher values in life.
Capricorn	Respects learned persons, is very intelligent and capable of achieving much in life.
Aquarius	Urge to work for others and shares his wealth with the needy.
Pisces	Bestows respectability, produces clarity of vision and a deep, penetrating mind.

Planet Mercury.

Sign Rising On Ninth Cusp.	Expected Result.
Aries.	Deflects the nativeâ€™s attention from serious spiritual values to physical enjoyment and the attainment of social status.
Taurus	Activates the mind and learns to work selflessly.
Gemini	Desire to gain for himself all the pleasures of the world, name and fame and also sensual gratification.
Cancer	Work as Worship will be his motto.
Leo	Indulges in sensual pleasures which will bring him disrepute and cause problems in his career.
Virgo	Social action and intellectual achievement is his goal.
Libra	Well versed in religious scriptures and leads a simple life.
Scorpio	Tries to justify attachments intellectually
Sagittarius	Individualâ€™s intellect will prevent spirituality from dominating his consciousness.
Capricorn	Acquires much money. Personal life is quite satisfactory.
Aquarius	Maintains association with persons advanced in material prosperity as well as in spirituality.
Pisces	Develops intellectual capacity to a very high level. His fame spreads far and wide.

Planet Venus

Sign Rising On Ninth Cusp.	Expected Result.
Aries.	Tries to immerse him in activities which will dissolve his material lust and free him for spiritual development.
Taurus	Becomes highly non-sensitive to non-physical vibrations. He often fails to appreciate the need of spirituality.
Gemini	Gets money for affluent living. His interest in life will be the gratification of senses and glorification of personal self.
Cancer	Desirous of power and capable to use cruel means to satisfy his goals in life.
Leo	Great desire for luxury and comfort. Ethics and spiritual morality will be of secondary importance to him.
Virgo	Earns money and acquires social status and devotes himself to acts of religious merit.
Libra	Self- satisfaction and comfortable conditions in life.
Scorpio	Moral fiber of the person is very loose. Very secretive about his ways of life.
Sagittarius	Urge towards sensual enjoyment. Intense lust. Material affluence and an amiable spouse.
Capricorn	Rises in social and financial status but declines in moral conduct.
Aquarius	Establishes clandestine relationships but realizes in the end the futility of such attainments.
Pisces	Provides status, social responsibilities, and a sound mind. His faith in conventional religion will be shaky.

Planet Mars

Sign Rising On Ninth Cusp.	Expected Result.
Aries.	Strongly attached to the physical existence and dedicated to conventional religion.
Taurus	Begins spiritual lessons differently. Receives set backs in personal life, comes in contact with spiritually enlightened souls.
Gemini	Will be attracted to spiritual disciplines but only for personal gains.
Cancer	Impelled to seek power by any means. His goal is the satisfaction of his carnal passions.
Leo	Possesses much courage and profound devotion. Does not resent about hardships of life.
Virgo	Unable to find sexual satisfaction. Moves from place to place in search of peaceful existence.
Libra	Dedicated to his ideals. Mental obsessions pervade his life. Strives hard to achieve his goals.
Scorpio	May succeed in exploring the unknown. He will, however, be focused on material gains. His life will be more of action than philosophy.
Sagittarius	Earnest desire to transform his life by jumping into spiritual exploration. Will travel extensively. Will be known for his learning and wisdom.
Capricorn	Pre-occupied with his goal. Makes one-pointed efforts and succeeds in exploring the secrets of nature.
Aquarius	Strives hard to achieve social and professional status. Helps others even when he himself faces hardships in life.
Pisces	Native would dominate others and his life will be a kind of Mission. Will succeed in unearthing many secrets of life.

Planet Jupiter

Sign Rising On Ninth Cusp.	Expected Result.
Aries.	Respected by people with blind faith. Successful in society. Suffers from fear of unknown.
Taurus	Lacks inner satisfaction but gets riches and wealth. Finds spiritual discipline more difficult than that which applies to conventional society.
Gemini	Spends some time on meditation. Will be respected in society and will have status in the religious order to which he belongs.
Cancer	Gets acquainted with spiritual teachings and traditional scriptures but often meats with frustrations.
Leo	Possesses extraordinary store of patience, wisdom, morality and self-control. Â
Virgo	Immerses in material affluence and personal pleasure. Make pilgrimages and contributes generously to charity
Libra	Follows his chosen path with great determination. Remains tied to conventional religious observances.
Scorpio	Interest in the hidden side of life will be heightened. Devoted to religious observances.
Sagittarius	Gains respectable status. Will travel abroad. Will be religiously inclined.
Capricorn	Tries to lead a controlled and indulgent life.
Aquarius	Explores the world of spirituality. His goal will be toward the progress of humanity rather than for himself alone.
Pisces	Deeply committed to ancient history, traditional religion, and the revival of spiritual culture.

Planet Saturn

Sign Rising On Ninth Cusp.	Expected Result.
Aries.	Well off materially but will not be happy. His motivation for exploring the unknown will arise from personal sorrow and physical sufferings.
Taurus	Gets every thing in life except inner peace. There will be conflict between material attachments and spirituality that may eventually kill him.
Gemini	Will enjoy power and position, and will be interested in a philosophic life. He will be simple in his habits, calm in disposition and profound in his religious faith.
Cancer	Will be hungry for power, and lack in a sense of moral propriety.
Leo	Will consciously choose renunciation and spiritual life. Will not hesitate to make great sacrifices.
Virgo	Will be a religious leader but there will be contradictions in his teachings and in his actions.
Libra	May have an urge to renounce almost everything. The ideal of non-attachment and universalism takes hold of him intensely.
Scorpio	Selfless person dedicated to helping others and carrying out social responsibilities. May have some healing touch and psychic power.
Sagittarius	Spiritual quest will begin with a bang. Socially he will be cut off from his friends and associates.
Capricorn	Will be disinterested in everything. Attaches no importance to religious practices and performance of traditional rituals.
Aquarius	Strong ego. Capable of undertaking serious study of subjects as occultism and astrology but his basic motivation is material.
Pisces	Will be an occultist and deeply interested in spiritual exploration. He will succeed in retrieving many secrets of nature. Personal life will be a mystery.

Planet Rahu

Sign Rising On Ninth Cusp.	Expected Result.
Aries.	Will learn higher values of life from learned men. Never the less will maintain strong materialistic attachments.
Taurus	Gets knowledge of Art of living.
Gemini	Will be fatalistic, frustrated and sorrowful. The glamour of life will be absent from him.
Cancer	Will rebel against all established religions. He will be outlawed and outcast because of his unorthodox morality.
Leo	Will mix with others without losing his individuality.
Virgo	Leans toward alternate forms of sexual expression and financial manipulations.
Libra	Sharp mind. Possesses the capability to transmute deadly poisons into life-giving medicines.
Scorpio	Maintains associations with those who are dabbling in natureâ€™s secret powers.
Sagittarius	Persistent in his approach and will have fixed idea which guides his actions. Will suffer many hardships.
Capricorn	Will lead a materialistic and sensual life.
Aquarius	Will involve in magic, alchemy, and the cure of physical ailments by the use of spiritual power.
Pisces	Will be great spiritualist and will himself follow spirituality in word and spirit.

Planet Ketu

Sign Rising On Ninth Cusp.	Expected Result.
Aries.	May propound a new philosophy of his own.
Taurus	Denies the native of physical gratification, and impels him to rise to higher states of consciousness.
Gemini	Makes the individual philosophical, a searcher for reality. Will have no craving for wealth, prestige or social status.
Cancer	Makes the individual psychic as well as abnormally critical of established religious practices and traditional philosophy.
Leo	Despite the status and position, the individual remains sad. This makes him a serious thinker.
Virgo	Basically honest and pious, tunes himself to a higher spiritual mode.
Libra	A philosopher who turns away from luxury, sensual gratification, family pleasure and advantages of wealth and property. In daily life he remains frustrated.
Scorpio	Makes efforts to secure a true insight into spiritual secrets.
Sagittarius	Acquires proficiency in occult sciences.
Capricorn	Lacks interest in attachment to material conveniences, and social prestige. Attains maturity in spirituality.
Aquarius	Often the nativeâ€™s idea will conflict with others.
Pisces	Loses all sectarian feelings and succeeds in acquiring the spirit of universalism. His greatest qualities will be integrity of character and honesty of thought.