Key Astrological Factors for Fraud and Deception:

1. Afflictions to Mercury (Budh):
   • Mercury is the planet of intellect, communication, and rational thinking. When Mercury is afflicted or weakened (e.g., through malefic aspects, conjunctions, or poor placement), it can lead to deceptive speech, dishonesty, and manipulative behavior.
   • Mercury’s conjunction with malefic planets like Rahu, Ketu, Saturn, or Mars can create tendencies toward cheating, especially if Mercury is in a weakened state.
2. Rahu (North Node of the Moon):
   • Rahu is known for illusion, deception, and unethical behaviors. If Rahu is strongly influencing the Ascendant, Moon, Mercury, or the 10th house (related to career and actions), it can indicate a tendency toward fraud, manipulation, or deceit.
   • Rahu in the 7th house (partnerships) or 10th house (career) can indicate someone who might engage in deceptive business practices or unethical partnerships.
   • Rahu-Mercury conjunction: This is a notorious combination for lying, fraud, and deceit, especially in matters related to business and communication.
3. Afflicted 7th House (House of Partnerships):
   • The 7th house deals with partnerships, contracts, and legal agreements. If this house is afflicted by malefic planets like Rahu, Saturn, or Ketu, it can indicate cheating in business or personal relationships.
   • Rahu, Saturn, or Mars in the 7th house can indicate fraud in business dealings, deceitful partners, or an individual who may engage in dishonest partnerships.
4. Weak or Afflicted Jupiter (Guru):
   • Jupiter is the planet of ethics, morality, and righteousness. When Jupiter is weak, debilitated, or afflicted by malefic planets like Rahu, Saturn, or Mars, it can result in poor judgment, lack of ethics, and a tendency to engage in dishonest or fraudulent activities.
   • Jupiter in conjunction with malefic planets or placed in negative houses (like the 6th, 8th, or 12th) can weaken moral principles.
5. Saturn (Shani) and Mars (Mangal):
   • Saturn represents hard work, discipline, and boundaries, but when Saturn is afflicted or poorly placed, it can indicate a tendency to use underhanded methods, particularly in career and business.
   • Mars-Saturn conjunction or aspect can make a person manipulative or prone to engaging in unethical, violent, or coercive behavior for personal gain.
6. 12th House and Losses:
   • The 12th house is associated with losses, hidden enemies, and subconscious behavior. If the 12th house or its lord is heavily afflicted, it may indicate tendencies toward secretive or hidden actions, including fraud and deception.
   • Rahu or Ketu in the 12th house can indicate someone who may engage in hidden or covert activities, possibly related to fraud or deceit.
   • Afflicted planets in the 12th house can suggest unethical actions that lead to loss, such as fraud or cheating.
7. Ketu (South Node of the Moon):
   • Ketu, being the planet of detachment and confusion, can cause delusions or unethical actions when placed in certain houses or in conjunction with important planets like the Moon, Mercury, or Jupiter.
   • Ketu in the 10th house (career) or 1st house (self) can create deceptive tendencies or unethical behavior in one’s profession.
8. Moon (Mind) Afflictions:
   • The Moon represents the mind, emotions, and moral compass. An afflicted or weak Moon can lead to instability, unclear thinking, or emotional manipulation.
   • Moon-Rahu conjunction or Moon afflicted by Saturn or Mars can cause mental disturbances that push an individual towards unethical actions.

Examples of Specific Combinations Associated with Deception:

• Mercury conjunct Rahu in the 3rd or 7th house: Indicates manipulative speech and potential deceit in communication or partnerships.
• Saturn aspecting or conjunct with Mercury or Jupiter: Can create a tendency toward using unethical means for achieving goals.
• Rahu in the 10th house: May indicate deceptive career practices, especially if the 10th lord is weak or afflicted.
• Ketu in the 7th or 10th house: Can make a person detached from ethical concerns in relationships or career, leading to deceitful actions.
• Mercury debilitated in the 6th or 8th house: Can indicate a tendency to manipulate information or deceive others for personal gain, especially in disputes or business matters.

How to Counteract These Tendencies:

If these planetary combinations are present in a natal chart, the individual should focus on strengthening ethical planets like Jupiter and Mercury through remedies such as:

• Worship or meditations to improve clarity and honesty.
• Wearing gemstones for strengthening Jupiter or Mercury (e.g., Yellow Sapphire for Jupiter or Emerald for Mercury), but only after consulting an astrologer.
• Engaging in spiritual or ethical practices to counteract any negative planetary influences.