The Jewel of Astrological Wonders

His mind will be filled with sorrow. His desires will not be fulfilled. His affection for women will be slight.

Thus ends the chapter on the Moon in the commentary titled Gopal Chintamani on the text Ch चमत्कारचिंतामणि original: "Chamatkar Chintamani," a classic 17th-century Sanskrit astrological text.

Now, the Consideration of Mars.

If Mars is in the first house, there is fear of punishment and iron; the mind burns like a lion. There is harm to the spouse, pain in the head and eyes, and constant obstacles when the fruits of one's actions are to be realized. || 1 ||

Commentary: If at the time of birth Mars is in the First House the house of self and physical body, the person will face fear from legal punishment and iron objects. He will experience intense anger, much like a lion. His wife may pass away. He will suffer from ailments of the head and the eyes. Furthermore, whenever he is about to receive the rewards of his labor, some calamity or obstacle will intervene.

What is the use of a family or wealth to him who has Mars in the second house? Just as a monkey does not know what to do with a pearl necklace, who would stand before him to argue when Mars is in the house of wealth? || 2 ||

Commentary: For one who has Mars in the Second House the house of wealth and family, of what use is a wife or the accumulation of riches? Just as a monkey märkata cannot decide whether to protect or discard a precious necklace, a person with Mars in this position is unpredictable. No one will dare to stand before him to engage in debate or dispute.

Where is true valor, and where is great fortune, if Mars is not in the third—