The Five Sounds of Astrology

...sixteen years. || 22 ||

Just as one observes the month, the day, and also the year, so too, after understanding the strength Balam: the calculated potency or "power" of a planet based on its mathematical position and timing of the planets, one should declare the predicted [lifespan]. || 23 ||

If all the planets are malefic Papa-graha: literally "sinful" planets, referring to "cruel" influences like Saturn, Mars, the Sun, or the waning Moon, the measure of life is determined in days. With medium strength, it is measured in months; and with full strength, it is likewise measured in years. || 24 ||

Where there is a variety among those endowed with strength, one should know it in years; likewise, with medium strength, it is in months; and when strength is diminished diminished, it is calculated in days. || 25 ||

When the Ascendant Lagna: the zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth, considered the most important point in a horoscope is joined with a malefic planet, or or aspected by one, or falls in a "cruel" sign original: krūra rāśi; signs ruled by malefic planets, then the person's death is certainly determined to be in days. || 26 ||

If there should be an equal aspect Drishti: the "glance" or influence one planet casts upon another or upon a specific house, or if there is an equal conjunction, then the months should be determined based on the relative strength and weakness of the planets. || 27 ||

When there is an auspicious aspect Shubha-drishti: a protective glance from "benefic" planets like Jupiter or Venus, a conjunction with a benefic, and the planet is situated in an auspicious place—one should recognize the lifespan in years, especially if it is aspected by its own Lord The "Lord" is the planet that rules the specific zodiac sign where the calculation is being made.. || 28 ||

Twenty-four years is the consensus here of all the astrologers; they then state this principle again and again. || 29 ||

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