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...on Saturday original: "sauravāsare" under the Jyeshtha lunar mansion original: "jyeṣṭha-nakṣatre"; the "Eldest" constellation, associated with the star Antares ॥?
Death [occurs] by a wound original: "rūchedena"; likely referring to an injury from a sharp object or a "severing" of the bodily form. Thus concludes the section on the Capricorn Ascendant.
original: "kumbhe"; refers to the zodiac sign of the Water-bearer
Under Aquarius, one is influenced by Varuna original: "varuṇalaḥ"; Varuna is the deity of the celestial waters and cosmic law, often associated with the Nakshatras within Aquarius. He has distinctive marks or color on his forehead and possesses a calculating intellect. He is respectful in his salutations, possesses a serious or grave nature, and is a hearty eater.
He is very wealthy and of a bilious temperament pitta-prakṛti: one of the three Ayurvedic body types (doshas), characterized by the elements of fire and water, often manifesting as a sharp mind, high internal heat, and a passionate nature.
He has soft hair original: "mṛtakeśaḥ"; likely a scribal variant for mṛdu-keśaḥ. He is a renunciant original: "tyāgī"; one who is willing to give up worldly possessions, is honorable, and is brave. His eyes are wide and prominent.
He may have the tendencies of a thief and be attracted to the wives of others. He is known to have a growth, knot, or distinctive marking on his neck original: "gale granthi"; this could refer to a physical goiter, a cyst, or a metaphorical "knot" or ornament worn on the throat.