Compendium of Astrology

Astrological Compendium 7

Regarding the calculations starting from the month of Shravana Śrāvaṇa: The fifth month of the Hindu calendar, typically July–August., the "Nectar-eye" Pīyūṣanetra: An astrological configuration used to find an auspicious moment; literally "Eye of Nectar." has been described differently by other teachers. However, those views are considered by the learned to be merely artificial and lack proper systematic order. ॥ 10

For the man, the "Strength of the Serpent" Sarpa-bala: A calculation based on the position of Rahu or the lunar nodes. is required; for the woman, the "Strength of Jupiter" Guru-bala: The favorable transit of Jupiter relative to the bride's moon sign. is necessary. When the Moon is favorable for both, the celestial ministers original: "tri-daśāpa," referring to the planetary lords grant auspiciousness and wealth. ॥ 11 ॥

Knowing these, in the declining periods referring to the waning moon or specific negative transits, there are... sto aba ha ra yau ghaṃ?.

... ॥ 12 ॥ For a couple at the time of marriage, such auspiciousness is proclaimed. ॥ 13 ॥

From the sign of Virgo original: "Kanyā rāśau", the eleventh house brings gain ॥ 11 ॥; the corner houses original: "koṇe," the 4th and 5th houses 4 5 ॥; the second house ॥ 2 ॥; but the fifth house indicates loss 5 ॥. Three and six are favorable, but the fourth house is for one's own wealth 4 ॥; the eighth house is the "vulnerable point" Randhra: The 8th house in a horoscope, associated with longevity and obstacles. 8 ॥; and the twelfth and third houses are for expenditures 3 ॥ 12 ॥. The remaining positions are pleasant, especially when the planets are in their own divisions or friendly signs. This is indeed how it should be understood. ॥ 12 ॥

When both the Horse-Sign referring to the Nakshatra Ashwini and the "Living One" Jīva: A common name for the planet Jupiter. are purified, the time is auspicious. When the Moon original: "śītaraśmi," literally "cool-rayed one" and the radiance of Jupiter are attainable at that time... if not auspicious, it is like a stone... in the third, eighth, and seventh positions 3 8 7, the "eyes" give 8 2 ॥. In the middle of the sixth, it is not recommended... for two years of the girl, as the Moon enjoys the path... constantly five... ॥ 85 ॥

Regarding the giving of a girl in marriage and the entry of women into the home, in the even signs... 9 positions 3 6 8 5 ॥. For the entry of the bride, one should understand the friendship of the lords of the lunar mansions... the text lists mnemonic syllables for constellations. In the matters of the beginning of education and other works, the "Empty Days" Riktā: Specifically the 4th, 9th, and 14th lunar days, usually avoided for new beginnings. and the dark phases of marriage should be avoided. ॥ 18 ॥ This should also apply to... in the same year.