A Bouquet of Auspicious Timings

Mu. Me. likely an abbreviation for the source text "Muhūrta Mārtaṇḍa" Re. 5 5

...for needlework original: "sūcī-karma" is 8. Thus, the rules for needlework and the use of the needle: under the stars Vishakha, Ashwini, Shravana, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, Hasta, Pushya, and Mula, as well as the Uttara triad Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, and Uttara Bhadrapada and Indra Jyeshtha, these activities are considered auspicious. Furthermore, Mrigashira, Punarvasu original: "aditi", and Anuradha original: "maitra", along with Shravana, Shatabhisha, and Dhanishtha, are recommended on Sundays for these tasks. 5
This concludes the section on the cutting of garments and ornaments.

For the consideration of bringing home or acquiring cows, and for the creation of jewelry and signet rings original: "mudrikāṇām", the stars Uttara the three Uttara stars, Ashwini, Revati, Swati, and Anuradha are preferred. One should avoid the fourth lunar day Rikta Tithi for the casting or striking of rings. 9
This concludes the section on the striking of rings and seals.

For the sowing of seeds, work involving leather or hides, and the study of sciences, one should choose Thursdays original: "gīṣpatau," the day of Jupiter or Sundays original: "bhānuvāra". The stars Hasta, Jyeshtha original: "aindra", Punarvasu original: "aditi", Pushya, and the Uttara triad are excellent for these professional beginnings. 5

On the Commencement of Shaving and Grooming

original: "nātārambhaḥ," likely a variant for kṣaura-muhūrta

The beginning of grooming shaving and cutting hair is auspicious on favorable weekdays under the stars Shravana, Hasta, the Uttara triad, and Anuradha original: "maitra". When the Moon is strong and the ascendant is favorable, one should sharpen the tools. Alternatively, one may proceed with the cutting of hair and nails original: "keśakhavāyet" on days that are not spiritually empty avoiding Rikta tithis and when the planets are in a beneficial position.

On Success and the Tying of the Waist-Knot

original: "jayānīvī-nara-kriyā"

For activities related to seeking victory and the ritual tying of the waist-knot nīvī-bandha, one should utilize the Root star Mula or the Movable Cara and Fixed Sthira stars. These acts should be performed on victorious days, avoiding those that are inauspicious or deemed "empty" by the sages.

On the Wrapping of Trade Goods and Weapons

For the wrapping, covering, or storing of merchandise, sharp tools, and weapons, the stars Anuradha original: "maitra", Pushya original: "ijya", Ashwini, and Mrigashira are praised. This is especially effective when performed under the Hasta star or a favorable rising sign Lagna.

On the Making of Garlands and Weapons

Avoiding the sharp and fierce stars, one should choose Anuradha original: "maitra", Punarvasu original: "aditya", or Krittika original: "anala," the fire-god's star for the creation of flower garlands and the forging of weapons. For the storage or first use of these items, the stars Shatabhisha, Dhanishtha, and Hasta are best, particularly on Sundays. For other general works, Wednesdays, Sundays, Fridays, and the star Mrigashira are suitable.