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Mars original: "Kuja" is said to be associated with fire, the Sun original: "Ravi" with earth, and Saturn original: "Shauri" with the bow likely referring to its planetary strength or a specific astrological posture. Rāhu Rāhu|The North Node of the Moon, considered a "shadow planet" in Vedic astrology is situated in the position of air... [51]
At the time of the Sun's entry into Aries Meṣa Saṅkrānti|The astrological moment the Sun enters the first sign of the zodiac, marking the traditional solar New Year, one should observe [the breath] with all effort. The one who contemplates these truths should then declare the results of the year to the people. [52]
If the Earth element flows at that time, there will be abundance and the prosperity of rulers. [53] There will be health and happiness, as well as an abundance of crops upon the surface of the earth. [54]
If the Fire element Agni Tattva flows at that time, there will be famine, the ruin of the nation, and the appearance of various diseases and illnesses... [55]
...there will be disturbances and a loss of political stability and justice if the Air element Vāyu Tattva flows at the moment of the Aries ingress. [56]
If the Water element Jala Tattva flows, there will be heavy rains, abundance, health, and happiness, with a great wealth of crops produced by the rainwater. [57]
At the time of the Aries ingress, if the Ether element Vyoma Tattva|The element of space or void flows, there will be excessive rain, scorching heat, a lack of grain, and very little happiness. [58]
Those who understand the upper and middle flows, or those who master the path of the left nostril original: "vāma patha", referring to the Ida Nadi associated with lunar, cooling energy...