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No Reverse obstruction (Vedha). (4) When the results of a planet's transit are desired, the results of the "Vedha" Vedha refers to a 'piercing' or interference where one planet nullifies the effects of another based on specific positions. are also considered. Generally, the transit results are considered hundreds of times more significant by the wise than the crude methods. (5) A man who is troubled by his enemies or suffers from heat and exhaustion will find refuge with the King. He who studies this science day and night during the bright fortnight, or even in the dark fortnight, becomes a master of the secret knowledge. (6) In the Hora A division of a sign equal to 15 degrees, or an astrological hour. or the Drekkana A decanate or 1/3rd division of a zodiac sign., if the lord is in an Upachaya Houses of growth: the 3rd, 6th, 10th, and 11th houses. house, a person setting out on a journey will find success. If the lord is weak or in a bad house, he faces poverty or danger from enemies. (7) At the start of the fortnight, if the lord is in an Upachaya house, it brings growth. This is the ancient path established by the sages regarding the beginning of the lunar phase. (8) Accompanied by a planet that causes growth, a journey in the bright fortnight is auspicious. If the Moon is in a friendly sign or its own sign, even a single factor can grant victory to the traveler; otherwise, it is not so. (9) Even if the Moon is weak or not in an Upachaya house, if it is influenced by auspicious planets, it is favorable. If not, even a full Moon in an Upachaya house from the birth sign will not grant success. (10) Death is caused by Jupiter when separated from Venus and Mercury. Loss occurs through Saturn and Mars. Destruction comes through Ketu. If the Sun's rays are fierce, enemies increase. If the Moon is eclipsed or has a halo, it signifies the loss of sight. (10)

Chapter Seven on the Transits of Planets is concluded. End

17 18. 7. All the four-footed animals, except the Lion, are under the influence of the water-dwellers. The reptiles and similar species are under the influence of the Lord of the Beasts (the Lion).

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Leaving aside the reptiles, one should judge the behavior of people based on the signs. (1) In Land-dwellers and water-dwellers should observe their own strength to achieve victory. If a planet is in an unfavorable position or house, it causes distress at night; if in a favorable one, it brings peace. (2) When the "Rising of Valor" A specific astrological timing for courageous action. occurs, the desired success in work is achieved. If it rises from the back, it results in failure and loss of strength. In the forest If one sets out during a time of sorrow, success is achieved with difficulty, and the effort becomes useless if the Lagna The Ascendant or the sign rising on the eastern horizon. is reversed. (3) The scriptures say that signs strong during the day are best for daytime travel, and those strong at night are best for nighttime travel. If one travels when the time and the strength of the sign are aligned, they gain wealth; otherwise, they face loss. (4) If the rising sign is "bent" or "crooked," the path is dangerous direction and the work undertaken will be abandoned. This same result applies to the final portion of a sign, as stated in the verses regarding the divisions of the signs. (5) If the enemy's death-sign or the middle of the Lagna is occupied, it portends the slaughter of cattle. At twilight or midnight, this is a certain omen of calamity. (6) If at night, the seventh house from the seventh is occupied by malefic planets, or even if joined by benefics, the result is the destruction of the fruit of one's labor. (7) Through great effort, one may achieve success if the planet in the Lagna is favorable to the traveler. If the half-sign is depleted, it leads to wandering and purposelessness, and even a wealthy man may lose his fortune upon arrival.