The Essence of Astrology and the Eightfold Division of Horoscopy

From people associated with water, one may obtain clothing. If the planet is associated with or aspected by aspected: in astrology, when one planet 'looks' at another, influencing its energy beneficial planets and is placed in a favorable zodiac sign, the results are auspicious. || 1 ||
However, there may be strikes or attacks from women, thieves, snakes, or kings. If the planet is in its sign of debilitation original: "neecha" - the weakest position for a planet, or associated with "malefic" harmful influences, the results are unfavorable. There may be disputes with women, confusion, opposition from one's own community, and diseases caused by phlegm and wind original: "shleshma-vata" - two of the three humors in Ayurvedic medicine, leading to the destruction of one's livelihood. || 21 ||
Death in water, royal punishment, or loss of wealth may occur for men. One might suffer from quartan fever a fever that recurs every four days, urinary disorders, or difficulty urinating. || 22 ||
Chronic nasal catarrh or eye diseases may also occur; of this, there is no doubt. Thus ends the period of Venus.

Now, Saturn

In the period of the Son of Shadow original: "Chhayaputra" - an epithet for Saturn, there is distress and lack of contentment for men. There are long-standing quarrels with the laborer classes and those of lower social standing. || 23 ||
Diseases of the wind original: "Vata-roga" - such as arthritis or nerve pain and digestive ailments will certainly occur. There will be disputes with paternal relatives; of this, there is no doubt. || 24 ||
The wise say that if the planet is in its sign of debilitation, one's own circle may turn against them. But if it is associated with or aspected by beneficial planets, or placed in its sign of exaltation or its own sign || 25 ||
Then one obtains servants and maids, and wealth comes from the laborer classes. There is an increase in buffaloes and livestock, and even wealth obtained from groups of thieves. || 26 || Thus ends the period of Saturn.

Now, Rahu

In the ripening of the period of the Son of Simhika original: "Saimhikeya" - an epithet for Rahu, the North Node of the Moon, there is trouble from outcaste groups. Diseases such as smallpox or similar eruptions may last for half a year or longer. || 27 ||
But if associated with or aspected by beneficial planets, or placed in a favorable sign, there is the acquisition of grain, success in agriculture, and wealth from one's own farming. || 28 || Thus ends the period of Rahu.

Now, Ketu

In the ripening of the period of the Crested One original: "Shikhin" - an epithet for Ketu, the South Node of the Moon, there are eruptions or fistulas. There may be diseases of the private parts, glandular sores, and quarrels with lower classes. || 29 ||
There is a loss of wealth or loss of land; of this, there is no doubt. But if associated with or aspected by beneficial planets, wealth comes from various sources. || 30 ||
One may gain the merit of visiting holy pilgrimage sites, or listen to the ancient Puranas. There may be engagement with the science of astrology Jyotisha: the traditional Hindu system of astronomy and astrology or meetings with those who know the Ultimate Truth original: "Brahmavid" - a knower of Brahman. || 31 ||