Discrimination for the Young

The Piercing of the Ears

Regarding Karnavedha The ritual of piercing a child's ears, usually performed for health and decorative purposes., the auspicious lunar dates are the second and the sixth. The favorable Nakshatras Lunar mansions or star clusters used to track the moon's position. are Rohini, the three stars of Shravana original: "श्रवण त्रये" (śravaṇa traye) — Shravana, Dhanishta, and Shatabhisha., Punarvasu, the three stars of Hasta original: "हस्त त्रये" (hasta traye) — Hasta, Chitra, and Swati., Mula, and the three "Uttara" stars Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, and Uttara Bhadrapada.. One should also include Anuradha and Mrigashirsha. These rites are favorable on all days except for Tuesday and Sunday.
15. Thus concludes the Piercing of the Ears.

Architecture and Construction

For Vastu-karma Rituals related to the construction of a building or dwelling., the favorable zodiac signs are Leo, Taurus, Virgo, and Gemini. These works should be undertaken during the months of Shravana, Kartika, Margashirsha, or Phalguni.
15. Thus concludes the Rituals of Construction.

Entering the New Home

For Griha-pravesha The house-warming ceremony performed when first occupying a new home., one should avoid the day of Mars (Tuesday). The entry is auspicious when the Sun is in a favorable position. The best zodiac signs for this are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. It is highly recommended that Venus be well-placed. For merchants, the months previously mentioned for construction are also suitable for entering the home.
15. Thus concludes the Entry into the Home.

Consecration of Reservoirs and Orchards

When the Sun has moved into the northern transit The Uttarayana period, when the sun moves northward in the sky, considered spiritually auspicious., and under the influence of Mercury, Jupiter, or Venus, one should perform the Pratishtha The formal consecration or "establishment" of a site. for Tataga (ponds/reservoirs) and Arāma (groves or gardens). The constellations of Rohini, the three Uttaras, and Revati are best for this purpose.

Consecration of a Deity

The ritual for Deva-Pratishtha The ritual of "bringing life" to a divine image or temple. should avoid the Kuhu The New Moon day., the "Empty" dates (4th, 9th, 14th), and the 8th, 9th, and 12th lunar dates.
16. Thus concludes the Consecration of the Deity.

Buying and Selling

For Kriya-Vikriya Commercial transactions, buying and selling., the favorable stars are Mula, Ashwini, the three Hastas, the three Uttaras, and Shravana. Also, the stars of Pushya, Swati, and Anuradha are beneficial. When Mercury and Venus are in an auspicious alignment, commerce yields good results.
17. Thus concludes the Rites of Buying and Selling.

Undertaking a Journey

For travel (Gamana), the stars Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, the three Uttaras, Krittika, Bharani, and Magha are generally avoided. Favorable stars include Pushya, Hasta, Punarvasu, the three Uttaras, Anuradha, and Revati. One should avoid traveling on the 6th and 12th lunar dates, as well as the "Empty" dates and the Parva Full and New moon days.. For the signs of Libra and Gemini, the timing is particularly beautiful.
18. Thus concludes the Rules for Travel.

Forbidden Directions and Times

One should not travel toward the East on Saturdays or Mondays. Travel to the South is forbidden on certain days The text refers to "Yamyam" or the direction of Yama, the god of death.. Avoid the direction of the West on the days associated with Mercury.
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The following sections (20-21) detail specific results of travel based on the four 'Mandalas' or circles of influence: Mahendra, Varuna, Vayu, and Agni. Each is associated with specific constellations like Shravana, Abhijit, and Revati.

Forbidden Planetary Combinations

The following Yogas Specific angular relationships between the Sun and Moon that create a particular "flavor" or quality of time. are considered malefic and should be avoided for all auspicious ceremonies and "mangala" (blessed) works:

• Vyaghata (The Destroyer)
• Ganda (The Knot/Obstacle)
• Parigha (The Iron Bar)
• Vyatipata (Great Calamity)
• Vishkumbha (The Poison Jar)
• Vaidhriti (Poor Support)
• Vajra (The Thunderbolt)
  One must also avoid the time of Bhadrā A specific period during certain lunar dates considered unlucky for new ventures..
  22. Thus concludes the section on the Vajra Yoga and the Four Mandalas for Travel.