Discourse on the Astrology of Birth

On the date: Year 75, Month 12, Day 18, at 55 ghatis ghati: a traditional Indian unit of time equal to 24 minutes and 15 palas pala: a unit of time equal to 24 seconds. This occurred on the fifth day of the month of Kartika October–November under the lunar mansions of Bharani or Mrigashira. If at midday the moon is in Mula, may there be no affliction from the Dakinis. original: "ḍākinī doṣa" — Dakinis are fierce feminine spirits in tantric and folk traditions; a "dosha" is a spiritual or astrological flaw or affliction that the scribe prays to avert for the newborn.

॥ The Results of the Aries Ascendant ॥ original: "Meṣa Lagna Phalam" — While this header labels the section as Aries, the text immediately following describes the results for the Taurus Ascendant (Vrisha Lagna). This is a common occurrence in manuscripts where a heading marks the end of one section and the beginning of the next.

Now, the results of the Taurus Ascendant: At the time of birth, there were five, one, or four women present. The infant was held in the lap. The child's head was positioned toward the South or the North, and the lamp was placed directly in front. The mother experienced some difficulty original: "kaṣṭa" during the birth.

The person born under this sign will receive honors from kings, possess auspicious physical marks, and become famous and wealthy, seeing an increase in their household and resources. They will have sons and be devoted to the gods and their ancestors. Physically, they have a fair complexion and a radiant, splendid appearance. They are destined to be a writer original: "lekhaka" — this could imply a scholar, clerk, or scribe and a traveler to foreign lands.

Though they are fortunate and affectionate toward their friends, they may also be proud and experience moments of great sorrow. In their youth, they may be fickle or restless, but they will become saintly and virtuous later in life. If the child is born with the umbilical cord wrapped around them original: "eka nāla viṣṭita" — an astrological sign often thought to indicate a complex destiny or specific karmic burdens, they may face many defects or hardships. They may have a slightly flat nose or features, or perhaps a mark resembling a burn from fire. Regarding their appearance, they will have distinctive eyes and specific characteristics in their hair...