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Astrological Calculations of Inauspicious Time and Planetary Influences

Om! Salutations to the Illustrious Ganesha. original: "ॐ श्रीगणेशाय नमः" - An invocation to the elephant-headed deity of beginnings and the remover of obstacles, traditional at the start of Sanskrit manuscripts.

The success of procedures depends on the sequence of time, starting with the three junctions of the day the morning, noon, and evening twilights. For the sake of liberation, one considers the strength of the rising sign at the beginning and end of day and night. The Praharardha Literally "half a watch," a period of approximately 1.5 hours., the Kulika A specific segment of the day considered malefic or inauspicious for starting new ventures., and the Kanthaka Literally "a thorn"; an astrological obstacle. are known as types of Time. 1

The Praharardha, the Kulika, and half of a Kulika are considered; half of that is the Kala-vela The "time-boundary," another period to be avoided in elective astrology.. These are to be avoided by those seeking fortune, especially in the northern direction. 2

When the desired time is multiplied by ten and divided... the Tithi A lunar day, the time it takes for the longitudinal angle between the Moon and the Sun to increase by 12 degrees. is calculated. By the remainder of seven, the series of actions is determined... badhrava?... the line of seven Tarakas Stars or asterisms (Nakshatras). should be known. 4

Above, they speak of the three-fold Trishula A "Trident" configuration, where planets or signs are arranged in a way that suggests the shape of Shiva's weapon, usually indicating a sharp or difficult influence.. The first is for women... six are written... in the corners... these are called the Trishulas based on the sun-sign. 5

From these three, death may occur; with three other signs, there is decay. If the rays are favorable, then 6. Victory is attained by a man when the planets are in certain corners; falling from a high position or success should be predicted accordingly. 6

In the "Empty Ram" likely referring to a specific void or zero-point in the zodiacal sign of Aries, there will be agitation... though they seem like curses, they become auspicious. 7 When a malefic planet enters the house of another malefic, or is eclipsed, the stability of the world is shaken, just as when Mars is in a certain position, the malefic influence strikes that star. 8

The Moon, when combined with the Sun, causes the loss of wealth. Mars with the asterism Ashvini is declared to cause the death of a husband. Mercury, when joined with Venus or Jupiter, brings various types of happiness. However, Mercury joined with Ketu the south node of the moon or Saturn is a bringer of death. 9

The Vara Dagdha Literally "Burned Days"; specific lunar days that become extremely inauspicious when they fall on certain weekdays. are proclaimed as follows: 10
The Sun Sunday destroys the 12th Tithi; the Moon Monday the 11th; Mars Tuesday the 8th; and Mercury Wednesday the 9th. 10
Jupiter Thursday destroys the 11th; Venus Friday the 7th; and Saturn Saturday the 6th. These are known as the Burned Days. 11

The Masa Dagdha Literally "Burned Months"; specific lunar dates that are unlucky when the Sun is in certain zodiac signs. are: 12
When the Sun is in Pisces or Sagittarius, the 2nd Tithi is burned. In Taurus or Aquarius, the 4th. In Aries or Cancer, the 6th. In Virgo or Gemini, the 8th. 12
In Leo or Scorpio, the 10th. In Capricorn or Libra, the 10th. These are the dates proclaimed as Burned Months. 13

The two great evils, Vaidhriti and Vyatipata Two of the twenty-seven "Yogas" or astronomical associations that are considered highly inauspicious for any religious or worldly activity., are hidden within the signs of the Sun... 1