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One who is not deficient meaning physically whole or without disability, according to traditional requirements for ritualists and is an expert in the science of the spheres original: "Golavid", referring to spherical astronomy and the movement of celestial bodies, 9. who is a knower of the "Three Branches" Skandhajna: a master of the three divisions of astrology—Siddhanta (astronomy), Samhita (omens/mundane astrology), and Hora (horoscopy), is pleasing in appearance, and is tranquil. Such a person is devoted to the worship of the Vedas and tradition original: "shrautasmatta", referring to Shruti (revelation) and Smriti (tradition), possesses a firm mind, is free from pride, is a speaker of truth, and is cheerful. He alone is known as a true Astrologer Daivajna: literally "one who knows the divine/fate", and none other. 10.
The Characteristics of an Astrologer
This section describes various planetary associations and deity correspondences, though the transcription contains several technical abbreviations.
In the movement of the winds... the lord of the vessel... Mars... the breath of life is Mercury... the conjunction of the seven... the power and lordship... the lord of Mercury... the son of Diti referring to the Asuras or specific planetary influences; Saturn is favorable through victory, providing success and the fulfillment of desires; Ketu... 11.
Through the influence of the Sun and the host of wandering celestial bodies, the signs beginning with Aries are covered. These signs are governed by Ganesha, Brahma, Lakshmi, and the Earth-bearer Vishnu; the Heavy-Teacher Jupiter, the Vasus, Indra, and the Seven Sages. For the sake of understanding, this scroll is written by me. 12.
The Benefit of the Birth Chart
Actions are not usually successful without the horoscope Janmapattri: a birth chart or "life-scroll", which increases fortune, prosperity, and splendor. When a birth chart is written for a person, it brings about various types of wealth and illuminates the path through the night of life. 13.
It has been said that the fruits of actions earned by humans in previous lives are revealed through this path, as the planetary periods Dasha: the chronological stages of a person's life ruled by specific planets unfold in their proper sequence. 14.
The Anatomical Correspondence of the Zodiac
The head, the face, the pair of arms, the heart, the stomach, the waist, the pelvis, the genitals, the thighs, the knees, the shanks, and the two feet are, in sequence, assigned to the zodiac signs starting from Aries. 15. This was declared by the ancients for the sake of clear understanding, as these signs represent the various limbs in their entirety without exception. 15.
The Rulers and Synonyms of the Signs
Mars, Venus, Mercury, the Moon, the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Saturn, and Jupiter This list follows the traditional sequence of planetary lords for the twelve signs. 16.
Aries is also called Kriya; Taurus is known as Vrishabha; Gemini is called Mithuna or "The Pair"; 17. Cancer is known as Karka or Kulira; the sign of Leo is called Simha or Leyo; the sign of the Maiden Virgo is called Kanya or Pathona. 18. Then follows the sign of the Scales...