Case Study 3

Client Background: In May 2023, the parents of a young student consulted me, seeking help with their child’s ongoing struggles. The student was facing difficulties in building friendships, a lack of self-confidence, and challenges in keeping up with studies, particularly with important exams approaching.

Astrological Observations: A detailed analysis of the child’s horoscope revealed the root of these challenges:

• Debilitated Sun: The Sun, debilitated in the 1st house, was placed alongside Mercury and both afflicted by Saturn, impacting self-confidence and intellectual processing.
• Afflicted Lagnesh: Venus, the Lagnesh (Ascendant lord), was conjoined with Saturn and Ketu, creating obstacles in personal expression and relationships.
• 5th House of Intelligence: Saturn, the 5th lord, was also with Ketu, indicating potential challenges in cognitive clarity and focus.
• Sade-Sati: The student was completing the final phase of Sade-Sati, a period often marked by challenges and growth through hardship.

These planetary placements pointed to a combination of low self-esteem, intellectual hurdles, and difficulties in social interactions.

Remedies Prescribed: To address these issues, I suggested a series of pujas to mitigate the planetary afflictions and create positive energy for the child:

1. Surya Puja: To strengthen the Sun and enhance confidence, focus, and vitality.
2. Shukra Puja: To balance Venus and improve relationships and self-expression.
3. Laghu Rudra Puja: To address the overarching challenges, particularly those linked to Saturn, and promote clarity and emotional resilience.

Outcome: A few weeks after the pujas were performed, the parents contacted me with an update. The child’s teacher, noticing ongoing difficulties, conducted further assessments. This led to the discovery of a specific learning challenge that had previously gone unnoticed. As a result, the school implemented a tailored support system, which included additional time and assistance during exams, greatly easing the academic pressures on the child.

Conclusion: This case highlights how Vedic astrology can serve as a tool to uncover hidden challenges and pave the way for practical solutions. The prescribed remedies helped to energetically align the child’s potential, facilitating timely intervention in their education. By addressing planetary afflictions, the student’s confidence and focus began to improve, and with the support system now in place, they are better equipped to succeed academically and socially.