One Hundred Verses on Astrology

A "piercing" Vedha; an astrological obstruction or interference occurs for a star located on the same grid line. In this same way, one should understand the piercing of the second and third letters This likely refers to the phonetic syllables associated with each quarter (pada) of a constellation as well.

The Planetary Positions and Obstructions

Now, the status of the constellations is described:

Rahu, the Lord of the North Node, and Jupiter original: "Guru" pierce the third [star from their position]. Mars original: "Kuja" pierces the seventh and twelfth. Saturn original: "Manda", the son of the Sun, destroys [the auspiciousness of the star] where the three "Lolas" likely referring to specific fluctuating astrological points or types of motion are present. Rahu pierces the seventh, while Saturn sequentially pierces the ninth, seventh, and fifth. The Moon original: "Shashi", with its various forms, is praised as the one that extends the lineage. ॥ 35 ॥

Therefore, looking forward:
Obstruction original: "Vedha" occurs from the star where the "Churner of the Mind" original: "Manmatha"; likely an astrological point or a poetic reference to a specific planet is situated, following the sequence. The seventh, fifth, and twelfth are struck by the movement of these celestial bodies.

Rahu, Mercury original: "Budha", Venus original: "Shukra", and the Full Moon strike the ninth, seventh, fifth, and twelfth stars from their respective positions.
This is false The text here appears to debate or correct a specific calculation method regarding the Sun's son (Saturn) and the constellations of Chitra and Anuradha ... When the Sun enters the end of a sign on a lunar day, it is like the Kali [Yuga] for the star Pushya... the piercing of the second and fifth occurs in the head of the constellation Mrigashira. ॥ 36 ॥

Starting from the "Great Constellation" Mahanakshatra; likely refers to the birth star or the Sun's current star, one counts to Ashlesha, Magha, Chitra, Anuradha, Shravana, and Revati. Whatever that number is, one should count that many stars starting from Ashwini. When that occurs, it becomes the "Weapon of Lord Shiva" original: "Isha-nanda-ayudham"; a metaphorical name for a specific planetary combination.

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The Single-Bolt Grid (Ekaargala)

Now, according to the order of the verses, the "Single-Bolt" Ekaargala; an astrological blemish occurring when the Sun and Moon are on the same line in a grid is described. The method is as follows: Draw a grid with thirteen horizontal lines and one vertical line. Having drawn this wheel, the "Single-Bolt" should be considered. When the seventeen-year cycle is present, place the star Pushya at the head.

All other stars should then be placed in sequence. When the Sun and the Moon are on the same line, the "Single-Bolt" blemish occurs. Similarly, in the "Spear" Shula Yoga; a specific planetary combination, place Mrigashira at the head. In the "Killing" Vyaghata combination, place Punarvasu; in the "Iron Bar" Parigha, place Magha; and in the "Universal Face" likely Vishvamukha, place Ashwini.

Starting from Ashlesha, for the sake of calculation... place Anuradha original: "Radha" in the others. Venus should be placed in the eighth and last positions... A single line goes upwards, thirteen lines are horizontal. This is called the Ekaargala grid. ॥ 37 ॥

In the "Calamity" Vyatipata combination, place Ashlesha at the head. From then on, there are nine powerful constellations. Similarly, in the "Great Knot" Atiganda, [pierce] Anuradha, and in the "Knot" Ganda, [pierce] Chitra. One should consider these as before. The latter half [of the calculation] follows the same logic.

Marriage Compatibility and the Union of Signs

Death, separation, or quarreling occurs if there is a clash between the zodiac signs of the couple. If there is a "Nine-Five" or "One-Five" relationship, there will be no children. A "Two-Twelve" relationship for the children leads to poverty.

In the remaining sign combinations Rashikuta—namely the "Three-Eleven," "Four-Ten," and "Seven-Seven" relationships—there will be wealth, happiness, children, and livestock. However, one must avoid a shared Pulse Nadi, Category Hostility Gana-vaira, and Animal Hostility Yoni-vaira. ॥ 38 ॥

Now, the Sign-Comparison Rashikuta; the matching of the bride's and groom's moon signs is explained. If the relationship between the bride's and groom's signs is "Six-Eight" meaning their signs are six and eight houses apart, it results in death, separation, or constant quarreling. In a "Nine-Five" relationship, they will be childless. In a "Two-Twelve" relationship, they suffer from poverty. In the other sign unions—3rd/11th, 4th/10th, and 7th/7th—there is wealth, comfort, children, and cattle. In these cases, one must still avoid the three great defects:
1. Single Pulse Eka-nadi: Having the same constitution or "pulse" type.
2. Category Hostility Gana-vaira: Conflict between Divine, Human, or Demonic temperaments.
3. Animal Hostility Yoni-vaira: Conflict between the symbolic animals associated with the stars (e.g., cat and mouse).

Thus, one enjoys various worldly pleasures starting from the Sun's transit through Bhadrapada, Ashwini, and Mrigashira. Chitra, Anuradha, and Dhanishta...