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...those who are devoid of virtue cause harm to the eyes. || 38 || Malefic planets situated in [certain] signs destroy the beauty of women; if they are aspected original: "vilokika." In astrology, "aspect" refers to the influence one planet exerts over another across the zodiac. by benefics, they cause the destruction of people or the lineage. || 39 || If Venus is in the house of wealth or the second house, it creates... but if it is not associated with favorable planets, the great sages say it causes defects. || 40 || These combinations Yoga: a specific planetary configuration that produces a particular result have been taught by the lords of sages. The fruit of welfare is known at the time of its ripening original: "paka-kale." The specific period in a person's life when a planet's influence is activated. for one whose mind is purified by hearing the scriptures. || 41 ||

If Venus or Jupiter is in the Ascendant Lagna: the zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth, it brings fame, virtue, and good qualities. The Moon in this position makes one dear to their mother. || 42 || Mercury brings knowledge, fame, and bravery. Saturn causes the loss of paternal wealth, misfortune, and a body struck by grief and disease. || 43 || Thus ends the section on the Sun.

If the Sun, Moon, and Ascendant are aspected by Saturn, the person is afflicted by disease. If aspected by Mercury, it is auspicious and brings wisdom. || 44 || Thus ends the section on the Moon.

If Mars is in a sign of its enemy and aspected by malefic planets, it causes... but if aspected by Jupiter, it brings health and righteousness. || 45 || Jupiter brings health and victory in one's duties and intelligence; Venus makes one live on the wealth of other women. || 46 || Thus ends the section on Mars.

If Mercury is aspected by the Moon, the person lacks luster; if aspected by Venus, they have wealth; if aspected by Mars, they are of lowly character. || 47 || Thus ends the section on Mercury.

If Jupiter is in the Ascendant and aspected by Venus, it brings fame and happiness. If aspected by Mars, it brings health. If aspected by Saturn, it brings pride. || 48 || Thus ends the section on Jupiter.

Venus aspected by Mercury brings knowledge and wisdom; aspected by the Moon, it brings... and aspected by the Sun, it brings fame and wealth. || 49 || Thus ends the section on Venus.

Saturn aspected by... Sagittarius brings no happiness. Mars makes one harsh or cruel. || 50 || Thus ends the section on Saturn.

Now, the Deliberation on the Time of Childbirth

At the time of birth, one should examine the rising sign and the strength of the planets. One should speak of the ease of birth through the influence of benefics. || 51 ||

Ku If the sign is Leo or Taurus, or if Mars is present, the limbs of the newborn will resemble that sign. There is no doubt about this. || 52 || When Mercury is in conjunction with... it is known that the child is born. || 53 || Combination One should speak of a new house, or a decorated house, if Venus or Jupiter are in the "Kendra" original: "kendra." The 1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th houses of a birth chart, which represent the pillars of life.. || 54 ||

The features and marks on the body correspond to the portion of the sign rising at birth. The number of people present and the nature of the bed are determined by the planets. || 55 || The location... should be considered at the time of birth. || 56 || Just as the Sun is the lamp... || 57 || The wick of the lamp is the Ascendant, the oil is the Moon, and the light of the lamp depends on the Sun. If Saturn or Mercury are present, the lamp is of a different nature. || 58 || The number of people in the delivery room corresponds to the number of planets. If planets are in the rising sign, they are inside the room; if they are in other signs, they are outside. || 59 ||