The Ornament of Nativity

Endowed with sons, a wife, and wealth; possessing victory and the heights of knowledge, he becomes like Shakra original: "Shakra" (शक्र); a name for Indra, the king of the gods, symbolizing power and sovereignty himself. 3

A giver, always possessing a manly splendor that is beloved by others; he is virtuous and ever-constant in truth. One born in the year of Pramoda Pramoda; the 4th year of the cycle, meaning "Joy" or "Delight" is brave, a worker for the benefit of others, and possesses great self-respect. 4

A proud giver, yet deeply compassionate; he follows the traditions of his family and possesses a beautiful, graceful strength. Devoted to the gods and the twice-born Dvija (द्विजाति); a term for the upper social classes—Brahmins, Kshatriyas, and Vaishyas—who have undergone spiritual initiation, he is humble and becomes the most steady-minded among the people. 5

Radiant, happy, and endowed with all enjoyments; patient, a speaker of pleasant words, and blessed with many sons. Possessing a complete intellect and a long life—such is the man born in the year of Angiras Angiras; the 6th year of the cycle, named after a famous Vedic sage. 6

Prosperous, powerful, and a knower of many scriptures; beloved by the great, of beautiful intellect, and very strong. Endowed with good fame and exceedingly generous is the man born in the year of Shrimukha Shrimukha; the 7th year of the cycle, meaning "Beautiful Face" or "Auspicious Beginning". 7

Of a peaceful mind, possessing sons and fame; virtuous, devoted to charity, and humble. Always joyful and respected by many, a man born here in the year of Bhava Bhava; the 8th year of the cycle, meaning "Existence" or "Becoming" becomes a treasury of good qualities. 8

Of a cheerful countenance and endowed with virtues; peaceful and entirely devoted to charity. 9 [Of great] intellect and long-lived...