The Bouquet of Auspicious Moments

...for the destruction [of obstacles]. To the names of the poets and the masters of the quarters... [regarding the Sun and Saturn:] One should avoid the Sun original: "Arka" and Saturn original: "Arki" on the Rikta term: Rikta empty lunar days. These are the 4th, 9th, and 14th days of the lunar fortnight, traditionally viewed as "empty hands" and thus unfavorable for starting new ventures. lunar days during the performance of rituals. [3]

Regarding the astrological unions: in Vishkumbha and Vajra, the first three ghatikas term: Ghatika a unit of time. One ghatika is approximately 24 minutes; thus, three ghatikas equal 72 minutes. [are inauspicious].

In Vyaghata, the first nine [ghatikas];

and in Atiganda and Ganda, the first six [ghatikas] should be avoided for any constructive actions by those who are wise. [4]

Thus ends the section on the avoidance of [inauspicious] actions.

[Now regarding] the understanding of the cycles...