Lamp of the Giver of Life

...otherwise, it is for one's own application. ॥ Half of the aspect belongs to the latter half of the sign; the aspect in the first half is either greater or lesser. Even within the interval of minutes Original: Kalā. A unit of angular measurement, 1/60th of a degree., a positive number constitutes the total calculation. Thus ends the consideration of aspects. Original: Dṛṣṭi-vicāraḥ. In astrology, "aspects" refer to the geometric angles between planets that determine how they influence one another.

The degrees of brilliance Dīptāṃśa The "orb" or range of degrees within which a planet's influence is active before and after its exact position. for the Sun and other planets in their respective positions are as follows: 15 The Sun's orb, 12 The Moon's orb, Elephant [8] Mars's orb. The text uses "Elephant" (Gaja) as a traditional code for the number 8., 7 Mercury's orb, Cow [9] Jupiter's orb. "Go" (Cow) is a code for 9., Mountain [7] Venus's orb. "Adri" (Mountain) is a code for 7., and Nanda [9] Saturn's orb. The "Nandas" are a traditional group of nine kings, used here to represent the number 9..

Based on these measures, the visible degrees of the planets are calculated. When the degrees are within this range, whether in front of or behind the planet's position, it is known as the Brilliant Aspect. ॥ 1 ॥ Thus ends the Brilliant Aspect.

Vishnu, the Moon, the twins Original: Yama. Representing the number 2 or the sign Gemini., women, and men; here, those delighted by kingship. In these, the nature is like a woman's body; likewise, the nine qualities... for those without sons... 3, 6, 11, 5, 12. These numbers likely refer to specific astrological houses or degrees of strength. For the Sun...

...and the lords of the signs in their exaltation Ucca The specific sign and degree where a planet is considered to be at its maximum strength and most beneficial. as prescribed by the rules. The sight of the action...