Chapter on Childbirth

He has a fair complexion original: "śvetāḥ"; literally white or pale and [sleeps with his] head toward the north original: "uttara-śirāḥ"; a specific physical orientation often mentioned in traditional texts regarding sleeping positions or birth posture. He is as luminous as a lit lamp original: "dīpa-prajvalitaḥ"; suggesting a bright, clear aura or an illustrious personality. He wears red garments original: "raktāvarāḥ"; this may also refer to a reddish tint to the lower body or limbs. In his twelfth year, there is a fear of death from the ruler nṛpa-mṛtyabhayaṃ: a classic astrological danger indicating conflict with the state, legal authorities, or a king. In his thirty-second year, death [occurs] by disease.

The Scorpio Ascendant

original: "iti vṛścika-lagnam"; thus ends the section on the Scorpio rising sign

In Sagittarius

original: "dhanuṣi"; referring to the sign of the Archer

The person has a fair-complexioned body gaurāṅgaḥ: having a pale, golden, or yellowish-white physique. He has curly hair original: "vallī-keśaḥ"; literally "vine-like hair," referring to locks that twist or spiral, reddish nails, and prominent eyes original: "sphuṭa-netraḥ"; eyes that are wide-set or clearly defined.

His forehead is round, and he has hazel eyes kācaraḥ: eyes described as being the color of glass, often interpreted as grey, blue, or hazel/cat-eyed. His head [is oriented] to the north. He is an enjoyer of sensual pleasures, prone to anger, but remains faithful and satisfied with his own wife. He is fortunate and endowed with all good qualities.