Chapter on Childbirth

The Capricorn Ascendant

original: "makare"; refers to the sign of Capricorn

Under Capricorn, one is very hairy, dark-complexioned, and has a prominent face original: "grāsonnataḥ"; likely referring to a protruding jaw or mouth area.
He is highly respected, has a fierce expression, is devoted to his teachers, and is forthright.
He is steady, with a thick nose that is flat original: "cipiṭaḥ"; often describing a broad or snub-nosed appearance.
He possesses lines on the soles of his feet interpreted as auspicious markings in Indian palmistry and podomancy. He is even-handed toward women and has a face like a monkey original: "markaṭa-mukhaḥ"; a traditional physiognomic description in ancient texts.

He is intent on worshipping the gods. In his seventh year,
he is subject to disease. In his thirty-second year,
death [is predicted] by fever. However, if there is the influence of beneficial planets śubha-graha: planets such as Jupiter, Venus, or a well-placed Moon that are believed to grant protection and longevity, he will always live for sixty years.

[The time of death is during the month of] Bhadrapada late August to September, in the bright fortnight śukla-pakṣa: the fifteen-day period of the waxing moon, under the lunar mansion of Mriga original: "mṛga"; likely referring to the Nakshatra Mrigashira, the "Deer's Head" constellation.