Will I Go Abroad?

By Suchitra Das

People visit foreign countries, mostly but not exhaustively, for the following purposes, which can also be further categorized as under.

SHORT TERM VISIT

• Vacation and for holidaying coming under tourism;
• On short foreign tours coming under the ambit of professional commitments;
• Pursuing small time academic or professional courses ranging from one to three month durations;
• On medical reasons, which also include periodical visits from time to time;

Cine stars, film crewmembers, journalist accompanying dignitaries, pilots/air-hostages/cabin/crew members of International flights also often visit foreign countries in connection with their respective professions.

MEDIUM TERM VISIT

• Going abroad on deputation as part of professional charter;
• Pursuing higher professional courses of studies for acquiring post-graduation degrees ranging from one to three years;
• Progeny/off-springs of wealthy people even done their schooling and post-schooling academic studies in renowned foreign schools/colleges;

LONG TERM VISIT OR SETTLEMENT ABROAD

• Working in foreign countries means profession abroad, which may be either in the form of service or business;
• Accompanying spouse working in foreign countries or marriage to a foreigner or non-resident (example NRI);
• Permanent settlement in a foreign country as resident of that country;

ASTROLOGICAL PARAMETERS COMING UNDER THE PURVIEW OF SUCH VISITS

It has been observed that Rahu and Moon are the two planets play pivotal role in sending one to the foreign countries as part of their planetary characteristics. As per Hindu Astrology, Rahu is the planet responsible for all sort of foreign linkages. Moon represents water and indicates travelling by seas or crossing seas through air route now a day. Similarly concentration/placements of planets in moveable, common and watery signs are another important prerequisite. The houses of a horoscope examined are 12, 9, 7, 8, 4 & 3 in ascending order of importance both from Ascendant and Moon as key points. Moon is considered to be an important planet in this regard. Houses 10, 4, 5 & 6 are also read for establishing correlation of different purposes linked to foreign visits. Besides Divisional Horoscopes Hora charts, D-4, D-9 and D-10 are invariably examined. The condition of Amatyakaraka Planet as per Jaimini system also need to be examined and whether Dasa of Moveable/Common/Watery signs are in vogue at the time of going abroad are seen. Persons visiting foreign countries most likely to have Dhan Yoga (planetary combination for wealth) and Raj Yoga (planetary combination for fame and status) in their horoscopes otherwise they would not able to afford the huge expenses of visiting abroad and prospering in an alien country.