The Crest-Jewel of Stars

Healthy, original: "Arogi" for the second quarter [of the star], Mercury is the ruler; he ends with a gentle nature and is devoted to the beauty of the Goddess Lakshmi—though he may be prone to weakness, he is a friend to others and a seeker of wealth. For the third quarter, Venus is the ruler, ending with the nature of a hero; he is cheerful, peaceful, and an enjoyer of pleasures. For the fourth quarter, Mars is the ruler, a lover of quarrels—one who seizes the wealth of others. For this birth chart, the Great Period Mahardasha: the primary influential period of a planet in a person's life of Saturn lasts nineteen years. From birth until the end of the first month, there is a fear of untimely death; in the thirteenth or sixteenth year, a fear of fire; in the nineteenth year, a fear of wind-borne fever; in the twenty-seventh year, a fear of weapons or vehicles; and in the sixty-fourth year, a threat of untimely death. If one survives these through specific remedies against opposing forces, a full lifespan is attained.

An Analysis of the Qualities of the Ashlesha Star

The use of mantras, incantations, setting fires, deceptive accusations, finding joy in the [harmful] deeds of others, and sudden acts of force; the collection of spears, excellent weapons, and bows; and the striking with poison should be performed by those who are fierce and sharp. The syllables for this star are Dee, Doo, De, Do. Ashlesha is salt-colored, consists of six stars, and is shaped like a serpent. It is feminine in nature, belongs to the Demon group Rakshasa Gana: a classification in Vedic astrology indicating a bold or fierce temperament, its animal type is the cat, its presiding deity is the Serpent, and it is of the outcaste class. It is four-legged, downward-facing, and has "slow eyes" likely referring to a cautious or dim-sighted nature with a cruel disposition. The outer half-star position is a void belonging to the realm of Varuna the god of the celestial waters. Its tree is the Punnaga, and its bird is the Lapwing. In this star, Dharmaraja Yudhisthira from the Mahabharata was born. In this star, after thirty-two ghatikas one ghatika is 24 minutes, the "poisonous moments" Visha Nadis begin—travel should be avoided then. If one eats milk-rice Payasanna, travel toward the North-East is auspicious. At the onset of fever, there is a danger to the seven vital breaths—or a risk to the nose—for which peace-offerings must be made. One should invoke the Serpent deity, who is the color of honey-yellow, using saffron-scented paste, yellow cloth, and red flowers. One should perform the sixteen-fold worship Shodashopachara with offerings of scents, garlands, and milk-rice, and incense of ghee and guggul resin, using the mantra: "Salutations to all [serpents]." After offering one hundred and eight oblations into the fire with the Gayatri mantra and milk-rice, one should place the sacrifice Bali of scents, garlands, and milk-rice in the East. A red cow should be given as a gift. Within a month, one becomes happy.

Now, the results based on the combination of lunar days and weekdays:

• Sunday: Movement Yoga
• Monday: Shiva Yoga
• Tuesday: Deva Yoga
• Wednesday: Yamakantaka Yoga an inauspicious time
• Thursday: Siddha Yoga an auspicious time for success
• Friday: Death Yoga
• Saturday: Death Yoga

When cruel planets reside in the Dhanishta star, it results in the Great Spear Yoga Mahashula Yoga: a highly inauspicious alignment. In the month of Ashwayuja, it is a void; if all aspects are seen, death occurs. If the results of this month are observed, there will be an abundance of grain and milk for the people. During the Sun's transition, if it is in the middle: for a girl who first menstruates under this star, she will be of bad character and lose her husband. This star is excellent for works involving incantations, poison, fire-rituals, removing obstacles to going to war, speaking untruths, practicing with tools and weapons, deceptive acts, and beginning the construction of tanks, wells, and ponds. The qualities of one born in this star: a talkative person, honored by kings, with curly hair—