A Bouquet of Auspicious Timings

...the 11th, 8th, and 1st positions are auspicious. Also, when positioned in the 2nd, 5th, and 9th, during the bright fortnight original: "śukla-pakṣe," the waxing phase of the moon, they bestow auspicious results. 22

Conclusion of the Second Cluster

Thus ends the reflection on the transits of the Sun, Jupiter, and the Moon. This concludes the Second Cluster original: "guccha," literally a bunch or bouquet, used here as a chapter title of the Muhurta Manjari The Bouquet of Auspicious Moments, titled "Reflections on the Transits of the Sun, Jupiter, and the Moon for Marriage, the Entry of the Bride, and her Arrival." 2

The Beginning of House Construction

original: "gṛha ārambha"
Under the stars: Mrigashira, Revati original: "pātra," the 'vessel' star, Chitra, Anuradha, the three "Uttara" stars Uttara-Phalguni, Uttara-Ashadha, and Uttara-Bhadrapada, Swati, Pushya, and Ashwini; and during the months of Shravana original: "nabho-mārga", Vaishakha, Pausha, and Magha original: "tapas", it is excellent to begin building on an auspicious day. 1

The Entry of the King

In the months of Magha and Phalguna, when the Sun is in the sign of Aries, the entry of the King into his palace is auspicious under the stars: Mrigashira, Chitra, the three Uttaras, and Rohini. This should occur on a Saturday, a Monday original: "śīta bhānau," the day of the cold-rayed one, or a Sunday original: "khare"; such a king shall be known for his wisdom. 2

Entry into a Habitation

Now, regarding the entry into a place: a wise man should perform the entry under Chitra, the Uttaras, Vishakha original: "vaiśva", Rohini, or Shravana, specifically on the tenth or eighth lunar days. Without such timing, no amount of effort will succeed through fate.

Military Expeditions

Now, regarding the army: the stars Vishakha, the three "Purva" stars, and Shravana are celebrated. Additionally, Pushya, Swati, Magha original: "tapas", Mula, and Purva-Bhadrapada are recommended. To conquer the enemy, the Purva stars and the Uttara stars are specifically prescribed.

Royal Consecration

original: "rāja abhiṣeka"
Regarding the entry into the home: under Mrigashira, Revati original: "antya," the final star, the Uttaras, Vishakha, Ashwini, Pushya, and Hasta; on a Sunday, a Monday, or a Wednesday original: "saumya vāre", during the rising of a benefic planet, the Consecration of the Lord of the Earth original: "mahīm-abhiṣeka," the ritual anointing of a king should take place. 3

Timing for Journeys

original: "yātrā"
Under Mrigashira, the final five stars the four Uttaras and Revati, Vishakha, Hasta, Pushya, and Anuradha original: "maitra", a journey is auspicious. However, under Vishakha, Magha original: "pitṛ", Swati, Chitra, the three Bhadrapadas, Bharani original: "yame", and Ashlesha original: "sarpa", the results are only middling. 5
Thus ends the section on journeys. Among auspicious times, on the full moon day, one should not...