The Jewel of Miracles

things will happen. He will not have an elder brother-in-law or an elder brother. His valor will be very slight, and he will receive very little fruit for his hard work.

What auspiciousness can there be in the family of one who does not have Mars original: "Mangala" in the tenth house? If he is in the mid-heaven, he is honored by people. He is like a self-made crest-jewel among men, fragrant with fame; but is there any second lion like him? || 10 ||

Commentary: In whose tenth house Dasham-bhava The tenth house in a horoscope relates to profession, honor, and public standing. Mars is not present, auspicious ceremonies will not occur in his family. He will gain prestige among people through his own valor; he will "wear the plume" an idiom for achieving high distinction by his own efforts and will be an orator in the assembly like a lion.

Mars original: "Kuja" in the eleventh house afflicts the gains, children, and enemies; though he may have a harsh face, he appears brilliant due to his majesty. Wealth increases through vehicles or through interest-bearing trade, yet once there is a loss of wealth due to a wicked nature. || 11 ||

Commentary: If Mars is in the eleventh house Labha-bhava The house of gains and social circles., he will cause suffering to the person's children and enemies. Even if he is "foul-mouthed" or harsh-faced, he will appear beautiful or impressive in person due to his power. His wealth will increase through vehicles or through the business of lending money at interest—and due to his occasional malice or wicked tendencies, his wealth will suffer a loss at one point.

Even the hundred-eyed Indra is struck by iron blows from him; how then does Mars in the twelfth house cause the destruction of wealth? Whether it be false rumors, fear of enemies, or strife, the hunter's aim always results in sorrow. || 12 ||

Commentary: From one who has Mars in the twelfth house Vyaya-bhava The house of expenditures, loss, and the subconscious., even Indra The King of the Gods would suffer a blow from an iron weapon. His wealth will not be spent This implies a paradoxical preservation or a specific type of karmic debt. False accusations will be leveled against him.