The Lamp of Birth

Na. Pra. 5 S

...comes to be. When [the Lord of the Eighth] is situated in the Twelfth House original: meśe - likely a scribal variant for mṛtyveśe or referring to the final house in the sequence or is joined by a malefic planet, the person becomes a thief, a rogue, a miser, and is self-indulgent. He moves with great speed and performs the works of the dead original: mṛtaratkakāri; likely referring to funerary rites or low-status work associated with the deceased. 9

Thus ends the results of the Lord of the Ninth House. The text here provides a summary marker, though it immediately proceeds to detail the house-by-house placements of the Ninth Lord.

When the Lord of the Ninth House original: navamapatau; the 9th house governs luck, religion, and the father is located in the Ascendant original: lagnagate; the First House or the self, the person worships the gurus and the gods. He is a divine-like soul among men, though he may be a miser. He is constant in his duties, moves with a measured pace, and is highly intelligent. 1

When the Lord of the Ninth original: navamādhipatau is in the House of Wealth original: dhanage; the Second House, the person is famous for his riches and possesses a virtuous character. He is a man of merit, though he is often preoccupied with his speech original: vacana vyagraśca; perhaps indicating a busy counselor or orator. If afflicted, he may suffer distress caused by the king. 2

When the Lord of Merit original: sukṛtapati; another name for the 9th Lord is in the Third House original: sahajagate; the house of siblings and courage, the person is majestic and affectionate toward his kinsmen. This man possesses brothers, women, jewels, and a home, and lives in harmony with his relatives. 3

When the Lord of Merit is in the Fourth House original: hibukassthe; "Hibuka" is a technical astrological term for the 4th house, the house of the home and the mother, the person is devoted to his father and is intent on serving him. Known for his virtue, he is a man of good deeds who is always engaged in the works of his father. 4

When the Lord of the Ninth original: sukṛteśe is situated in the House of the Son original: suta saṃsthe; the Fifth House, he is virtuous and devoted to the worship of gods and gurus. He possesses a body of beautiful form, is endowed with merit, and is blessed with many children. 5

When the Lord of Merit goes to the Sixth House original: ṣaṣṭhagaḥ; the house of enemies, debts, and disease, if it is placed in the house of a natural enemy or joined by unrighteousness, the person's body becomes impaired or disabled. He is often found seeking sleep and is distracted from his religious duties. 6

When the Lord of the Ninth is in the Seventh House original: saptamage; the house of marriage and partnerships, the person's wife will certainly be truthful, very humble, of good character, and endowed with beauty, wealth, and children. He himself remains joined with merit. 7

When the Lord of the Ninth goes to the House of Death original: nidhanagate; the Eighth House, he is despised and devoid of knowledge; he is cast down on the earth. If aspected by malefic planets, he is to be known as one utterly devoid of merit or virtue. 8

When the Lord of Merit is in the Ninth House original: suta gato - likely a transcription error for svagate or navamagate, meaning "in its own house", his intentions are fulfilled and he is an incomparable donor. He is devoted to the gods, the gurus, his own father, and his wife. 9

When the Lord of Merit is in the Tenth House original: nṛpa karmaṇi; the house of profession and royal service, he is beloved by the king and intent on his own duties. However, he brings about the ruin of his maternal uncle. original: mātula vidhvaṃ; a specific traditional astrological observation regarding this placement

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