The Wheel of Horoscopy

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It is generally agreed that one should not perform a marriage in the month of Jyeshtha The third month of the Hindu lunar calendar, falling in May–June, as it is not considered conducive to well-being. However, there is an exception found in the Bharadvaja Samhita: One may perform the marriage of the eldest child original: 'jyeshthe jyeshtasya' in the month of Jyeshtha, provided that the Sun is in a stable position. During this time, one should avoid major festivities and specific directions that are considered unfavorable.

On the Purity of the Lunar Day

Regarding the purity of the Tithi term: Tithi|A lunar day in the Hindu calendar, calculated based on the angle between the Sun and the Moon., the sage Vashistha states:

In the bright fortnight The waxing phase of the moon, the days starting from the second are excellent. They remain auspicious up until the tenth day. Among these, the eighth day—which is dedicated to Skanda, Ganesha, and Durga—must be avoided, as should the fourteenth day.

On the Purity of the Weekday

Regarding Varashuddhi term: Varashuddhi|The selection of an auspicious day of the week.:
The days of the "benefic" planets Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and the Moon are highly praised. The days of the Sun (Sunday) and the "Son of the Sun" (Saturn/Saturday) are considered middling or mediocre. The day of the "Son of the Earth" (Mars/Tuesday) should always be abandoned.

The lunar days associated with desire the 13th and the Sun the 12th are considered auspicious. The three stars Nakshatras associated with the Moon, the Sun, and the Wind (Svati) are always praised for the "grasping of the hand" original: 'panigraha', a synonym for the marriage ceremony of a maiden, provided they are free from the flaws that cause widowhood.

The Calculation of the Bride's Chart

Now, according to the Narada Samhita:
One should draw five horizontal lines and five vertical lines to create a grid A 'Chakra' or astrological diagram. Place the planets within this diagram, starting with the northeast corner original: 'shambhu-kone'.

When a planet "pierces" a line in this diagram—specifically including the star Abhijit—it creates a disturbance. If it is pierced by "cruel" or malefic planets, that timing must be avoided in all directions. If it is pierced by "gentle" or benefic planets, the flaw is not total, but affects only a single quarter original: 'pada' of the influence.

On the "Creeper" Flaw

Now, Varahamihira A famous 6th-century astrologer and mathematician describes the Lata-dosha term: Lata-dosha|Literally the 'Creeper Flaw'; a calculation of planetary 'shadows' that can 'entangle' or negatively affect a marriage date.:
The Sun affects the twelfth lunar mansion from its position, Jupiter the sixth, and the Sun or perhaps Mars the seventh. This causes great distress. The Moon affects the third and fifth mansions; Venus affects the mansions ahead by specific steps; Rahu The North Node of the moon affects the ninth, and the son of the Moon (Mercury) affects the seventh.

On the "Falling" Flaw

Now, Trivikrama describes the Pata-dosha term: Pata-dosha|A flaw caused by specific astronomical alignments, often related to the nodes or the intersection of the celestial equator and ecliptic.:
This involves the stars Hasta and Mula during the junctions of the yoga periods known as Vaidhriti and Vyatipata. If the alignment falls at the end of these periods, it is considered a "falling" flaw and is inauspicious.

Now follows the Ghataja-dosha A flaw related to "striking" or injury...