The Delight of Horary Astrology

...divided by three, one recognizes the [planetary influences]; these four types follow in their proper order. || 11 ||

By dividing the sum by twelve, the relationship of the houses original: "Bhava." In astrology, the twelve houses of a horoscope represent different life departments like wealth, siblings, or health. is considered. I shall not describe other variations of division here, || 12 ||

lest this book becomes too voluminous; the essential points should always be known. I shall now explain the varieties of plants original: "Mula-bheda." Literally "divisions of roots," referring to the botanical kingdom. as they are currently practiced. || 13 ||

Root, bark, leaf, flower, and fruit—by dividing the sum by six, the scholar of all sciences should recognize these parts of the tree. || 14 ||

Trees, land-plants, medicinal herbs, shrubs, and thorny plants; through a division by two, one identifies whether they are white or soft in nature. || 15 ||

The wise should contemplate whether the object is native to one's own country or foreign. When the proper time arrives, the learned man should consider various miscellaneous factors. || 16 ||

If the remainder is one, it indicates the category of gems. From that, the wise discern the varieties: pearl, cat's eye original: "Vaidurya." Historically identified as chrysoberyl or lapis lazuli., or perhaps coral. || 17 ||

Ruby original: "Padmaraga," literally "red as a lotus.", cat’s eye, and their arrangements follow in the proper sequence, sometimes mixed with plant elements. || 18 ||

In this way, many things are considered by the wise at the time of a query: hair, sinews, flesh, skin, and fat. || 19 ||

Thus, when considering living beings original: "Jiva.", the state of life itself is determined. The names are joined to the total sums original: "Pinda." The numerical value derived from the initial question. according to the sequence of the subject matter. || 20 ||

In subtle matters, the joints should be indicated...