Chapter on Childbirth

He is born on the second day of the bright fortnight of the month of Vaisakha Vaiśākha śudi 2: the second lunar day of the waxing moon in the month occurring during April–May on a Sunday original: "sūryavāsare" under the quarters of the Anuradha star Anurādhā-nakṣatra: the seventeenth lunar mansion, which in Vedic astrology is symbolized by a lotus or a row of offerings and is ruled by the deity Mitra. Death [may occur] in the seventh [year or period] original: "mṛtyuḥ 7"; this likely refers to a critical health period or a "maraka" (death-inflicting) astrological timing.

Characteristics of the Libra Ascendant

original: "iti tulālagnam"

The individual born under Libra Tulā-lagna: the zodiac sign of the Scales rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth is described as follows:

He has red eyes, tawny hair original: "kapila-kesha"; brownish, reddish, or golden-hued hair, and is proud and fickle original: "capala"; implying a restless or unsteady nature. He is [darkly] complexioned and wears soiled clothes original: "malina-vastra"; this may suggest a lack of interest in finery or a specific ascetic lifestyle. There is a mark on the genitals.

He possesses curly hair and rough hands, yet he is a skilled artisan śilpī: a craftsman, sculptor, or one proficient in the mechanical arts. While he can be cruel, he is also virtuous. He is similar to women original: "striyāḥ samāḥ"; this may suggest feminine traits, a life spent largely among women, or a temperament that matches his female peers. There is a mark on the right arm or the thigh. He is squint-eyed original: "kekaraḥ"; having a cross-eyed or slanted gaze and harsh.