Compendium of Astrology

...in that month or on that day. Whether it occurs within a year or otherwise, [the ritual] for the protection of the sacrificial fire original: "agneyarakṣā" should be performed accordingly. ॥ 80 ॥

In the month of Jyeshtha Jyeṣṭha: The third month of the Hindu calendar (May–June). Traditional astrology often forbids the marriage of the eldest son or daughter in this month., it is said that the hand of the husband is destroyed i.e., it brings ill fortune to the husband; in this regard, the groom’s house remains auspicious if Venus and Mars original: "aṅgararase" are extremely powerful. Without the influence of these planets, it results in misery.

When the Sun original: "Sūrye" has entered the signs of Aries or Scorpio original: "Meṣa Vṛścika gate", or when it is in Virgo original: "Kanyakā", [certain actions] are restricted. Under the influence of Jupiter Guru: The planet Jupiter, whose "strength" (bala) is essential for a bride's marriage timing., one should not perform these deeds. For the three stars beginning with Mula Mūla: A lunar mansion (Nakshatra) often considered "sharp" or difficult in nature., Sunday original: "bhāno" is considered auspicious. When Venus original: "Śukra" is positioned directly in front A state called "Śukra-sammukha," usually avoided for travel and marriage., a second return to the forest or a change of place should not be undertaken. 24 ॥

According to the sages Vashistha, Vatsa, Angirasa, and Bharadvaja These are "Gotras" or ancestral lineages, implying the rules vary by family tradition., any faults Doṣas: Astrological flaws or impurities. identified in travel or marriage are like a famine at a holy ford A metaphor for something ruining a beneficial situation. If a leak or obstruction occurs during the journey... ॥ 50 ॥

The First Menstruation

Regarding the first appearance of menses original: "Prathama rajasi", the months of Phalguna and Shravana Phālguna: Feb–March; Śrāvaṇa: July–August. are considered auspicious for the path of marriage. The results are beneficial when it occurs on an auspicious day of the week, under a "steady" Dhruva: A category of Nakshatras including Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, etc., suited for permanent works. constellation. ॥ 51 ॥

The constellations Ashvini, Magha original: "Pitṛ", and Mula are to be avoided at the end, as they may lead to illness. The sixth lunar day original: "Ṣaṣṭhī" is also subject to change in its effects. ॥ 52 ॥

Upon the first sight of menses, as stated in the Agni Purana original: "Agnipurā", it is auspicious if the lord of the sign is well-placed. On a favorable night and an auspicious day, the woman in her menses Rajasvalā: A woman during her menstrual period. should perform the ritual bath. ॥ 53 ॥

Regarding the wearing of [garments] and the strength of Jupiter... ṭa ta svāmā je?