The Lamp of Prices

8 When the Son of the Sun original: "आदित्यतनय" (ādityatanaya); an epithet for Saturn, traditionally viewed as the offspring of the sun-god Surya. enters the lunar mansion of Purva Ashadha, it affects all living beings. During this time, people shall find that their profits original: "लाभ" (lābha); financial gain or business advantage. increase fourfold. 9 When Saturn original: "शौरी" (śaurī); another common name for the planet Saturn. is situated in Uttara Ashadha and the Sun original: "भास्कर" (bhāskara); literally 'the light-maker'. is positioned in the seventh house from it, there will be famine original: "दुर्भिक्षं" (durbhikṣaṃ); a period of extreme scarcity of food. and destruction. There shall be strong, destructive winds and a great fear will pervade the earth. 10 When Jupiter original: "गुरु" (guru); the planet associated with wisdom and expansion. is retrograde in the mansion of Magha original: "पित्र" (pitra); referring to the 'Pitris' or ancestors who preside over the Magha nakshatra., food becomes exceedingly expensive original: "महार्घं" (mahārghaṃ); literally 'of great value', meaning high market prices.. This condition should be observed and considered month by month.

11 If Saturn is joined with Mars original: "भौम" (bhauma); the red planet, often associated with conflict or heat. while situated in the constellation of Dhanishtha, the clouds will thunder but it will not rain; not even a drop of water shall be seen. 12 When Saturn is situated in Shatataraka original: "शततारा" (śatatarā); another name for the Shatabhisha nakshatra, the 'hundred physicians'., the grain may be affected by pests original: "कृमि" (kṛmi); worms or insects that damage crops., yet a state of joy and happiness shall arise for all the people in the world at that time. 13 When Jupiter is in Shatataraka and Saturn? is in Chitra, from where would [prosperity] come? Grain and wheat original: "गोधूम" (godhūma); a staple crop whose price is central to these predictions. will become very expensive, and there will be smoke/haze in the east.

14 When Saturn is situated in the constellation of Purva Bhadrapada, clouds will be present and it will be truly for the welfare of the people. 15 While residing in Uttara Bhadrapada...