The Auspicious Timing of Ganpati

[Mnemonic for Nakshatra quarters in Cancer: 8-5]

This is the method according to the illustrious astrologer Rama, son of Ganapati, in the chapter on vertical extension original: "Lamba-prakarana"; refers to celestial calculations of the Muhurta Ganapati. Now begins the chapter on the strength of the Moon and the Stars. original: "Chandra-tara-vala-prakaranam" Always? continuously. White/Gora

The transit through the zodiac signs begins with Aries in sequence. From the star Ashwini until the star Revati, these are joined with the signs ending in Pisces. 1 Now follows the transit of each star (Nakshatra) through each sign.

Ashwini, Bharani, and the first quarter original: "pada"; a Nakshatra is divided into four quarters of Krittika constitute Aries. The remaining three quarters of Krittika and the whole of Rohini [belong to Taurus]. 2

[The remaining parts of Mrigashira] and Ardra, along with three quarters of Punarvasu, are known as the sign of Gemini. 3 The transcription contains various numerical and phonetic abbreviations for degrees here.

Magha, Purva Phalguni, and the first part of Uttara Phalguni belong to Leo. The remaining three parts of Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, and the first half of Chitra belong to Virgo. Chitra 7 The second half of Chitra, Swati, and the first three quarters of Vishakha constitute Libra. The last quarter of Vishakha, Anuradha, and Jyeshtha are known as Scorpio. 5

Mula, Purva Ashadha, and the first quarter of Uttara Ashadha are Sagittarius. The remaining three quarters of Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, and the first half of Dhanishta constitute Capricorn. 6

The last half of Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, and the first three quarters of Purva Bhadrapada are Aquarius. The last quarter of Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati are proclaimed to be the sign of Pisces. 7-8

॥ Thus ends the chart of the transit of each star through the signs ॥

॥ Now, the Hoda-Chakra ॥

The Hoda-Chakra assigns specific syllables to each quarter of a Nakshatra. These are used to determine the first letter of a person's name based on their birth star.

Chu, Che, Cho, La are proclaimed for Ashwini. Li, Lu, Le, Lo are Bharani. Vi is Krittika. E, U, A, I original: "Ai" are known as Rohini. Va, Vi, Vu... Ve, Vo, Ka, Ki... Ku, Gha, Nga, Cha... These represent the sounds for Mrigashira, Ardra, and Punarvasu. Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi are the Mother of Gods [Punarvasu]. He, Ho, Da belong to the excellent Pushya star. Di, Du, De, Do as well as Ashlesha. Ma, Mi, Mu, Me are known as Magha. Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu are Purva Phalguni. Ta, U, Pha, Te, To, Pa are forgotten [assigned to Uttara Phalguni]. Pu, Sha, Na, Ho are proclaimed for Hasta. Pe, Po, Ra, Ri for Chitra. Ru, Re, Ro, Ta for Swati. Ti, Tu, Te, To for Vishakha...