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४ When Venus Shukra: the planet associated with beauty, luxury, and romance is in the fourth house Chaturtha-bhava: the house of home, mother, and comforts, one should look to the happiness and the well-being of the mother original: "jananyā mukhaṃ ca sukhaṃ". This placement bestows gains from the state or royal favors original: "rājyalābhapradaṃ" and ensures a good social standing. There may be some complexities regarding children or the spouse, and perhaps some physical discomfort, yet she remains a devoted person. 4
५ When the King of the Demons Daitya-rajah: a title for Venus, who is the preceptor of the Asuras resides in the house of children Suta-sthana: the fifth house, he grants sons and a distinguished spouse. However, the digestive fire in the stomach may be weak original: "svalpa-vanhiḥ", referring to "Mandagni" or slow metabolism. She possesses compassionate wisdom but may worry excessively about her physical appearance. There is a possibility of afflictions caused by the wind humor Vata: the Ayurvedic humor associated with air, often causing aches or dryness. 5
६ When Bhargava Bhargava: "descendant of Bhrigu," another name for Venus is in the house of enemies Ripu-sthana: the sixth house, there may be distress related to opponents. The woman may experience pain in the ears and the hips. There is a mention of the maternal aunt original: "mātulānīṃ" in this context, suggesting her influence or shared fate. While she may suffer from ailments in the eyes and ears, she finds happiness while living abroad original: "pravāsī sukhaṃ" and experiences comfort within her own home. 6
७ When Bhargava is in the seventh house The OCR reads "Dhana-sthana" (house of wealth/2nd house), but the numerical marker is 7, and the context follows the 6th house. This is likely a scribal variant or error for "Dyuna-sthana," a technical term for the 7th house of marriage, he provides the happiness of a devotee and physical well-being. She will have beautiful eyes and a lovely face. She is broad-minded, possesses a great soul original: "mahātmana", and is the creator of her own happiness. 7
When Venus is... yadarāṃ bhago śukra?