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She has a beautiful face and is an excellent speaker, surpassing others. She is fond of yellow garments and is a destroyer of obstacles.
५ When the "Son of the Lord of Night" Ratrinatha-putra: a poetic name for the planet Mercury, born of the Moon is situated in the house of enemies Ari-sthana: the 6th house, governing health, debt, and rivals, the woman becomes an eloquent speaker. She will be well-regarded in her community original: "su-lakshyam", always fond of giving charity, and possesses an enchanting personality. However, this placement may cause a certain wasting or weakness original: "kshaya" in the feet and a yellowish tint to the eyes.
६ When the "Son of the Moon" Chandra-putra: Mercury is positioned in the seventh house Saptama-sthana: the house of marriage and partnerships, she is an eloquent speaker with a beautiful face and lovely eyes. Though she may be subject to great gossip or censure original: "maha-nindani"; this could also be a scribal error for "maha-nandini," meaning "greatly joyful", she is an eater of sweet foods and is very beautiful. Her husband is affectionate and provides her with constant pleasure. ७
When the "Moon-born" Chandraja: Mercury is in the eighth house Ashtama-bhava: the house of longevity, inheritance, and hidden things of women, she becomes very wealthy. Her face is radiant like the goddess Gauri, and she is endowed with goodness, bringing delight to all people.
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She is a woman of great self-respect. While this placement is traditionally said to be "a destroyer of the mother" An astrological idiom (Yoga) suggesting either a difficult relationship with the mother or the mother's early passing, the woman herself is especially helpful to others and deeply, almost distractedly, devoted to her beloved. ८
When the "Son of the Moon" goes to the house of fortune Bhagya-sthana: the 9th house, governing luck, dharma, and father for women, she shines with an excellent glow. She finds happiness, great prosperity, and possesses a virtuous character. She is knowledgeable in the "science of great sounds" likely referring to music or the Vedas and has auspicious marks upon her thighs. Though she has beautiful eyes and full breasts, she may be prone to frequent illnesses. ९
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