The Wish-Fulfilling Tree of Auspicious Timing

original: "dagdha-saṃjñā" (Burned). This refers to specific lunar days (tithis) that are considered inauspicious for beginning new works when the Sun occupies certain zodiac signs.

The 15th, 3rd, 15th, 10th, 7th, 10th, 9th, 15th, 11th, and 15th These refer to specific dates in the lunar months are the beginnings of the Manvantaras The eras of the various Manus, the progenitors of humanity. Specifically, the 9th of the bright half of Kartika, the 3rd of the bright half of Vaishakha, the 15th of the month of Magha, and the 13th of the dark half of Bhadrapada are remembered as the beginnings of the Yugas The four great world-ages: Satya, Treta, Dwapara, and Kali. || 6 ||

Having thoroughly examined many texts, Vitthala Dikshita has composed this work. This "Flower" chapter named "Lunar Days" in the book titled Muhurta Kalpadruma The Wishing-Tree of Electional Astrology is now complete. || 7 ||

The Sun, the Moon, and the three starting with Mercury Mercury, Jupiter, and Venus are generally praised for auspicious works. Others have said that the waning Moon, the Sun, Mars, and Saturn are malefic, and Mercury is also malefic when joined with them. || 1 ||
Venus and the Moon are beneficial in the bright fortnight; the Sun and Mars are also beneficial then. Saturn is beneficial in the dark fortnight; others are said to be beneficial elsewhere. || 2 ||
A task performed on the day of a planet that is strong and situated in an "Upachaya" house The 3rd, 6th, 10th, or 11th houses of a horoscope, associated with growth will succeed. A task done on the day of a weak planet will not succeed even with great effort. || 3 ||

Mars, Jupiter, and the Sun are male; Venus and the Moon are female; Mercury and Saturn are neuter.