The Wheel of Horoscopy

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The Lunar Mansion Swati is said to belong to the Divine Class. term: Devatagana|One of three temperamental classifications in Vedic astrology used to determine compatibility, often associated with a peaceful and virtuous nature. The three "Former" Mansions, the three "Latter" Mansions, These refer to the pairs: Purva/Uttara Phalguni, Purva/Uttara Ashadha, and Purva/Uttara Bhadrapada. along with Ardra, Rohini, and Bharani, are called the Human Class by the wise. term: Manushyagana|The 'human' temperament, associated with a mix of qualities and a focus on worldly life. Krittika, Magha, Ashlesha, Vishakha, Shatataraka, Chitra, Jyeshtha, Dhanishtha, and Mula are known as the Demonic Class. term: Rakshogana|The 'demonic' or 'titantic' temperament, which in astrology suggests a powerful, assertive, or intense personality rather than "evil."

Between those of the same class, there is the greatest love. The compatibility between the Divine and Human classes is middling. Between the Human and Demonic classes, there is death. Between the Divine and Demonic classes, there is conflict.
|| Thus ends the compatibility of classes. ||

The Lords of the Zodiac Signs

Mars is the lord of Aries and Scorpio. Venus rules Taurus and Libra. Mercury is said to be the lord of Virgo and Gemini. The Moon belongs to Cancer. Jupiter original: 'Jivi'|An epithet for Jupiter meaning 'the Living One' or 'Giver of Life'. is the lord of Pisces and Sagittarius. Saturn rules Capricorn and Aquarius. The Sun is proclaimed the lord of Leo. These are the examples given for the lords of the signs.
|| Thus ends the lords of the signs. ||

Considerations of Exaltation and Debilitation

For the Sun, Aries and Libra are said to be the signs of exaltation and debilitation. For the Moon, Taurus and Scorpio. For Mars, Capricorn and Cancer?. For Mercury, Virgo and Pisces. For Jupiter, Cancer and Capricorn. For Venus original: 'Sita'|An epithet for Venus meaning 'the White/Bright One'., Pisces and Virgo. For Saturn original: 'Manda'|An epithet for Saturn meaning 'the Slow One'., Libra and Aries are proclaimed the exaltation and debilitation signs.

The planet Rahu is said to be associated with Virgo, but his exaltation is in Gemini. Rahu's debilitation is in Sagittarius; his movement is said to be like that of Saturn. Rahu is the body, and wherever his position is in the zodiac, Ketu is in the seventh sign from him. In Indian astrology, the "shadow planets" Rahu and Ketu are always exactly 180 degrees (seven signs) apart.
|| Thus ends the exaltation and debilitation of planets. ||

Friends and Enemies

The Sun, Moon, Mars, and Jupiter [form one group]; Mercury, Venus, and Saturn [form another]. Within their own groups, these four are friends; across the groups, they are known as enemies. There is a great enmity between Rahu and the Sun, and also between Jupiter and Venus original: 'Bhargava'|An epithet for Venus, referring to the sage Bhrigu.. Enmity exists between the Moon and Mercury, and between the Sun and Saturn. Saturn and [Mars] are always spoken of as companions... The text here becomes slightly compressed regarding the specific alliances of the shadow planets.
|| Thus ends the friends and enemies of planets. || Now...