The Crest-Jewel of the Stars

original: "Nakshatra Chuda Mani"

...conjunction of planets. The yoga of Saturn's victory. When cruel planets malefic planets like Mars or Saturn are situated in the constellation of Pubba Purva Phalguni, it results in the "Great Spear" formation Maha Shula Yoga, considered highly inauspicious. If these are seen in the middle of the day, rain will follow. If the entrance of the month of Chaitra the first month of the Hindu lunar calendar is void, and if portents are seen during this season, the people will attain prosperity. On the first day of the month of Pushya, prices will be moderate. A girl who reaches menarche Woman under the star Ashwini will not enjoy the vow of having sons implying potential difficulty in bearing male heirs or specific ritual restrictions.

However, this star is excellent for auspicious activities such as: sexual union, the first feeding of solid food Annaprashana, naming ceremonies, the first haircut Chaulopanyana, beginning the study of Vedas and Sciences, oil baths, wearing new clothes and ornaments, royal coronations, riding vehicles like palanquins or chariots, architecture and construction, painting, agriculture, sowing seeds, planting coconut trees, starting journeys, ancestral rites Shraddha, and medical treatments.

Qualities of one born under Ashwini:

Long-lived, stout body, long hands, delicate nose, large eyes, handsome appearance, beloved by all people, capable, intelligent, honored by kings, fond of ornaments, but also prone to the company of wicked people, adventurous, and of a restless mind. He will have a fish-shaped mark on his waist. These are the internal qualities.

First Quarter (Pada): Ruled by Mars. Part of the body: the head. He will possess earned wealth, be a seeker of pleasure, a warrior, a backbiter, and a thief who lusts after others' wives.
Second Quarter: Ruled by Venus. End of enjoyment. He will be wealthy, radiant, and see an increase in money and grain.
Third Quarter: Ruled by Mercury. Part of humility. He will possess earned wealth, be a seeker of pleasure, and victorious in battle.
Fourth Quarter: Ruled by the Moon. Part of the vision. He will be devoted to the worship of gods and always engaged in righteous deeds.

The major planetary period Mahadasha for this birth is Ketu, lasting seven years. The first two minutes of birth are considered a "knot-end" Gandanta, an inauspicious transition. This is the fault of the "unconsumed" Abhukta Dosha, a specific astrological affliction. In the first year of the native's life, there is fear of fire; in the third year, stomach ailments; in the fifth year, eye diseases; in the middle of the sixth year, loss of wealth. In the tenth or twentieth year, a great illness. In the twenty-first year, danger of untimely death. In the twenty-fourth year, fear of wild animals or thieves. In the eighty-fourth year, the disease of untimely death. If these are remedied, the maximum lifespan is ninety years.

The Qualities of the Bharani Star are Analyzed.

Verse: War, assault, killing, imprisonment, poison, fire, and the splitting of enemies; daring acts, theft, and the performance of death-rituals or magical spells—these are the powers of the star ruled by Yama the God of Death. For the birth of a girl in this star, peace-making rituals Shanti must certainly be performed.

Bharani is fond of play and beauty. Its color is white. It consists of three stars in a triangular shape. Woman It belongs to the human group Manushya Gana. Its animal yoni is the Elephant. Its caste is the Outcaste. Its presiding deity is Yama. It is "downward-looking." It has "middle vision." Its nature is fierce. It is a half-star. Its place is the village. Its element is the Sphere of Fire. Its tree is the Amla Indian Gooseberry. One born here desires cattle. In this star, evil counsel...