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...in sequence, the solar influences are pacified when joined with Jupiter original: "Guru"; the primary benefic planet in Indian astrology, capable of neutralizing many faults. In order, for all the lunar days Tithis... then again, if Jupiter is in the seventh house, or in the signs of the Sun or Moon, he acts as a protector. || 11 || Of the period known as Ardhaprahara a malefic time-segment lasting approximately three hours, the first part; of Yamakantaka literally "The Thorn of Yama"; a malefic secondary planet associated with the god of death, the middle part; and of Kullika another inauspicious secondary planet, the final part—one must strictly avoid two Nadis a unit of time equal to 24 minutes; thus 48 minutes total during these specific intervals. || 12 ||

When the Lord of the Day is strong and positioned with a benefic planet, or when the Moon Chandra is situated in a quadrant Kendra the 1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th houses of a birth chart or a trine Trikona the 1st, 5th, or 9th houses, it is like a script written in nectar original: "Piyusha"; implying that the auspicious placement overwrites the bad omens. When the Lord of the Ascendant Lagnesha is powerful and well-placed, the "strikes" of these malefic periods are neutralized for the virtuous. || 13 ||

A fault that is powerful during the day loses its strength at night; likewise, a "death-day" fault of the night is not considered a defect during the day if the solar planets are powerful. Regarding the Vishti also known as Bhadra, a volatile period within certain lunar days usually avoided for major works, if it arises from the Fire-Lunar day, the first half is avoided, but the "tail" Puchha of the period is acceptable. By the strength of the Lord of the Ascendant... 15

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In the morning, the combination of the day-lord is strong, though some teachers say the destructive combination original: "Hanta-yoga" occurs at midday. Other combinations apply specifically to women, ending with the conclusion of the Yoga a specific astronomical relationship between the Sun and the Moon. || 14 || Situated in Capricorn, Cancer, or Pisces, aspected by benefics, or joined with benefics...