Compendium of Astrology

From the rising of the Ascendant Lagna: The zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the time of an event., that which arises in the eighth house Ashtama: The 8th house in a birth chart, traditionally associated with longevity and transformation. during the taking of the hand original: "Karagraha," a term for marriage rituals. has a singular, dominant influence. ॥ 95 ॥ Where the movements are found in the houses of the "piercing" original: "Vedha," an astrological obstruction where one planet's position blocks the benefits of another., the planets do not produce their named effects. Likewise, consider the days of the Lion Simha: The zodiac sign Leo., the Ram Megha/Mesha: The zodiac sign Aries., the Crab Akulira/Karka: The zodiac sign Cancer., the Twins Mithuna: The zodiac sign Gemini., and the Maiden Kanya: The zodiac sign Virgo.. ॥ 96 ॥

In the expansion of the "Thief" configuration possibly referring to a specific harmful yoga or alignment, when Mars is in the rising position at midnight or during a poisonous transition, there occurs the destruction of the husband original: "Pati-nasha.", as declared by the lords of the science. ॥ 99 ॥

When the planets are in their state of debilitation Nicha: The position where a planet is at its weakest and least favorable. or are situated in the "Scissor" formation Kartari: An alignment where a house or planet is hemmed in between two malefic planets, like the blades of a scissor., even if Venus Shukra: The planet Venus, associated with marriage and beauty. is present, the result is anger and distress. ॥ 80 ॥ If Mars Bhauma: The planet Mars. has reached his debilitation or entered the house of an enemy, he does not produce his typical wrath. Likewise, in the case of a planet in its lowest debilitation, no passion or color is found. ॥ 91 ॥

In the house of the wife The 7th house. or in the Trines Trikona: The 1st, 5th, and 9th houses, considered the most auspicious houses in a chart.... ॥ 85 ॥ In the Center Kendra: The 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th houses. ॥ 5 ॥ Dha ॥ 4 ॥ 20 ॥

Mercury Budha: The planet Mercury. destroys a hundred faults original: "Dosha-shatam," referring to negative astrological influences.. Likewise, Venus Shukra destroys twice that amount. When the Teacher of the Gods Surejya: A title for Jupiter, the most auspicious planet. is in the Ascendant, or in the seventh, or in the eleventh house, he removes even the most difficult obstacles. ॥ 62 ॥

The Sun Surya, together with the Father-in-law This may be a metaphorical reference to a specific planetary conjunction., is beloved when in his own ground. One should observe the strength and weakness of the Moon Chandra and then speak with certainty. ॥ 63 ॥ In the house of the Ascendant, or during a dispute over wealth, the Lord of the Cattle original: "Gopati," often referring to the Sun or a high-ranking lord. is not protected. The Lord of the Land The King., even if thrown into a difficult sign, becomes peaceful in all divisional charts Varga: Sub-divisional charts used for fine-tuning astrological predictions.. ॥ 84 ॥

In the four months of the path, when one is afflicted, there is no result. Therefore, with the strength of faith, these words were spoken by the wise for the sake of the jewel-like bride. ॥ 85 ॥ There is no gift given? in the ritual of the Ascendant...