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A Compendium of Kerala Horary Astrology

There is often not enough space for a seeker to sit in any of the eight directions to ask a question; in such cases, determining the result based on direction becomes a practical difficulty. The solution to this problem is that the astrologer should prepare a diagram, as shown below, on paper, cardboard, or a wooden pedestal. The seeker should be asked to place the ring finger Sanskrit: anamika of their right hand upon this diagram. The direction should be decided based on which spot the seeker places their finger. It should be noted that the central square in this diagram belongs to the astrologer; the seeker should not place their finger there. For convenience, the astrologer's (central) portion of the diagram should be colored yellow or another color, and the seeker should be instructed before placing their finger to choose any of the remaining eight squares, excluding the colored central part.

If, during the inquiry, the sight or sound of auspicious objects is pleasing to the eyes and the mind, one should predict a favorable outcome. || 12 ||
If, at the time of the query, the sound of horses, elephants, bulls, or swans is heard, or if they are seen, one should declare the query to have a successful result. || 13 ||
Original Sanskrit: "Dṛṅmanasoḥ prītikaraṃ praśneṣu darśanaṃ yadi śravaṇam..."

Prose Order: If in inquiries the sight or hearing of auspicious objects is pleasing to the eyes and mind, one should indicate auspiciousness there. If at the time of inquiry there is the sight or the sound of horses, elephants, bulls, swans, etc., then one should indicate the query as granting a good result.

Commentary: If at the time of the question, one sees or hears of auspicious items (such as yogurt, milk, a cow with its calf, a pot filled with water, etc.), then the result of the query is auspicious. Similarly, if at that time the sound of a horse, elephant, bull, ox, or swan is heard, or if they are seen, the result of the query is also auspicious. || 12-13 ||

In these verses, the happiness of the mind is called the greatest omen. When the mind is joyful, all tasks are accomplished; as stated in other texts—

Original Latin-script Sanskrit: "Manasastuṣṭirevātra paramaṃ jayalakṣaṇam."