General Characteristics: Possess a deep philosophical nature, and an inquisitive mind that enjoys exploring the roots of any subject. Overconfident, rich, happy, not inclined to injure others, firm and fixed opinions, lives in luxury.
Symbol: Tied bunch of roots or a lion's tail
Animal Symbol: Male Dog
Ruling Planet: Ketu
Nature: Rakshasa (demon)
Presiding Deity: Nirritti-goddess of disaster,Alakshmi

Strengths: Proud, good-looking, skillful at persuading or manipulating people to serve their needs, good politicians, careful, clever, able to live a comfortable life, good fortune, determined to succeed, learned, speaking skills, spiritual advisor, generous, successful, determined, fortune in foreign lands, likes to live well, peace loving, adventurous, brave, explorer, faces adversity with composure.

Weakness: Insecure, others do not trust them, too goal-focused, does not genuinely care about others, arrogant, self-destructive, stubborn, sabotages their own achievements, has many affairs and/or marriages that doesn’t work out, low tolerance for boredom, create own insecurities, indecisive, fickle at relationships, arrogant, selfish, lust and anger, low boredom threshold, takes lot and gives very little back.