Chapter on Childbirth

The Ascendant (Leo): He is tall and possesses thick hair like a lion’s mane original: "siṃhavahukeśaḥ" around his nose and eyes.

He is of short stature and suffers from weak digestion mandāgni: literally "slow fire," a term in Ayurveda for a sluggish metabolism that leads to poor health. He has a wicked soul, poor eyesight, a fierce countenance, and a natural radiance to his complexion. He is skilled in many arts, possesses innate success, and is handsome in appearance. He is praised by his mother, yet his relationships with women are difficult or involve those from lowly families.

Regarding his sons and lineage: he shall have two wives. There are physical marks auspicious moles or signs on the right side of his body. He will have many servants, a large physique, and a lion-like face. He was born wrapped in the umbilical cord. original: "nālaveṣṭitaḥ"; in traditional Indian birth lore, being born with the cord wrapped around the body is a significant omen that often requires specific religious atonements (shanti) to protect the parents. He sleeps with his head toward the East. 3 not?