Compendium of Astrology

For Mars, the Sun, Moon, and Jupiter are friends; Mercury is the enemy; while Venus and Saturn original: "sitārkau," though usually sitāsitau; the text indicates Venus and Saturn. are neutral. 13॥ For Mercury, the Sun and Venus are friends; the Moon is the enemy; and the others Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. are neutral. 14॥ For Jupiter, the Sun, Moon, and Mars are friends; Mercury and Venus are enemies; and Saturn is neutral. For Venus, Mercury and Saturn are friends; the Sun and Moon are enemies; and the rest are neutral. 15॥ For Saturn, Venus and Mercury are friends; Jupiter is neutral; and the others are enemies.

When two planets are mutual friends, it is considered the best; when they are neutral or one-sided friends, it is middling; when they are enemies, it is the lowest. The result is specifically stated regarding the Santana Santana: offspring or the continuation of the lineage.. 16॥

The Divine Class original: "Deva Gana" consists of the stars Ashvini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, and Revati. The Human Class original: "Manushya Gana" consists of Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, the two Phalgunis, the two Ashadhas, and the two Bhadrapadas. The Demon Class original: "Rakshasa Gana" includes Krittika, Ashlesha, Magha, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Dhanishta, and Shatabhisha.

Compatibility between two people of the Divine and Human classes is middling; between Divine and Human, there may also be strife. Between the Human and Demon classes, the result is death. 17॥ Within one’s own class, there is equal affection and friendship. Between two people of the Divine class, there is great friendship. There is natural enmity between Divine and Demon classes, and death is predicted for a match between a Human and a Demon. 18॥ One should avoid the Demon class, though it may be acceptable if the bride...