The Results of the Lunar Days

One who is born on the first lunar day Pratipada: the first day of either the waxing or waning moon is blessed with a large family and many relatives. Such a person is wise and discriminating, possessing gold and precious gems. They are endowed with a modest and well-behaved nature, appearing very graceful and delicate in beauty. They are skilled and carry themselves like a ruler of the earth original: "bhumi-pala"; literally 'earth-protector' or king. 1

The individual born on the second lunar day Dvitiya is self-controlled, compassionate, and virtuous. He is a great scholar Pandita: a learned man or teacher with a mind capable of beautiful and clear reflection. He is a fortunate person with a cheerful appearance, and his fame is celebrated in many songs. 2

One born on the third lunar day Tritiya will have strong desires and may lack clothing or traditional education?. He is characterized by restlessness and is well-regarded by the royal court. He is a traveler by nature, a seeker of pleasures, and is both intelligent and proud. 3

A person born on the fourth lunar day Chaturthi is inclined toward charity and possesses great courage. Though they are extremely skilled in their endeavors, their natural temperament is somewhat miserly. Such a person has a very restless or fickle mind.

Spouse The marginal note 'Kalatra' refers to the spouse or wife, suggesting this section of the reading may relate to the subject's domestic life. regarding their birth on the fourth. 4

One whose time of birth falls on the fifth lunar day Panchami is endowed with sons and friends. He possesses "mercy for all beings" Bhuta-daya: compassion toward all living creatures and is honored by the leaders of men. Such a person is known to be eloquent and generous. 5

Born on the sixth lunar day Shasthi, the man is a keeper of his word and is wealthy. He is steady, courageous, and possesses great energy and luster. He is highly famous and an excellent man, though his body is marked by the sign of a scar original: "vrana-chihna-gatra"; traditionally a sign of a warrior or one who has survived significant trials. 6

The man born on the seventh lunar day Saptami is a great connoisseur of virtues and possesses charming, playful eyes. His mind is entirely devoted to the worship of the gods. He is a "conqueror of women," though he may be inclined to take the wealth of others. He is a powerful person, a "slayer" of his opposition. 7 Through various years, he experiences happiness, comfort, and compassion, living as a protector of the earth.