The Ornament of Nativity

A person born in the year Kilaka Kilaka: The 41st year of the cycle, meaning "Pin" or "Wedge" is a scholar, wealthy, and enjoys many pleasures; he is fond of worshipping deities and hosting guests, and is ritualistically pure in his habits original: "śucisnāta" (शुचिस्नात); literally, one who is purified by bathing. 41

6 A man born in the year Saumya Saumya: The 42nd year, meaning "Gentle" or "Lunar" will be of a virtuous nature original: "sāttvikaḥ" (सात्विकः); refers to the quality of goodness and harmony and possess a lean, slender physique. 42

One who is restless and moves here and there, yet is skilled in the art of writing original: "lipikriyāyāṃ kuśalo" (लिपिक्रियायां कुशलो), is discerning and wise, yet prone to anger; such a being is pure and devoted to pleasures, though at times he may be without support, yet remains modest and humble. 43 This description corresponds to the 43rd year, Sadharana, though the name is omitted in this specific verse.

He will be devoted to the worship of the Great Lord Shiva original: "maheśvarārādhana tatparaḥ" (महेश्वराराधन तत्परः), yet he is often angry and constantly in opposition to many people; he is indifferent to his lineage or the natural world, and once he has made a firm resolve, he is prone to abandoning things. 44 This describes the year Virodhakrit, meaning "Creator of Opposition."

A man born in the year Paridhavin Paridhavin: The 45th year, meaning "Runner" or "Encompasser" becomes learned, good-natured, and skilled in the arts; he is wise and held in high regard by the lords of the earth original: "sudhādhipānāṃ" (सुधाधिपानां); a poetic term for kings, achieving great prestige through his trade and business. 45

Fond of desirable food and pleasant things, yet also inclined toward quarrels; he is greedy and attached to deceit, lacking in focus. Such a man born in the year Pramadi Pramadi: The 46th year, meaning "Careless" or "Negligent" will be of small intelligence, a doer of censurable deeds, and inherently reckless. 46

He possesses wealth and a home, is wise, grateful, and exceedingly humble; the man born in the year Ananda Ananda: The 47th year, meaning "Joy" or "Bliss" is someone who brings delight and is known for his generosity. 47

One born in the year Rakshasa Rakshasa: The 48th year, named after the "Demonic" or "Giant" beings of myth will be a doer of cruel deeds and fond of quarrels; he abandons the essence of virtuous action and deliberation, is devoid of compassion, and acts with dangerous impulsiveness. 48

Magnanimous and possessing wealth related to water, he is fond of the company of performers and is skilled and good-natured; though he may have little personal wealth, he is the protector of many people. One born in the year Nala Nala: The 49th year is a man who is also notably fickle or unsteady. 49

One born in Pingala Pingala: The 50th year, meaning "Tawny" or "Reddish-brown" is a doer of censurable deeds; his wealth and status are constantly fluctuating. He is a renouncer, yet can be deceitful and exceedingly harsh...