The Lamp of Prices

4 Thus ends the results for the sign of Virgo original: "कन्याराशिफलं" (kanyārāśiphalaṃ).

Results for the Sign of Libra

When the Sun original: "भानुः" (bhānuḥ) enters the sign of Libra original: "तुलाराशौ" (tulārāśau), for all these reasons 1 there will be high prices original: "महर्घता" (maharghatā); a term used throughout the manuscript to indicate inflation or scarcity.. All gold items will be destroyed when in the sign of Aquarius original: "कुंभराशी" (kumbharāśī).

1 When Mars original: "भूमिपुत्रो" (bhūmiputro), literally 'Son of the Earth.' is positioned in Libra, all grains will become high-priced. Half of the trade and business being conducted will be ruined. 2

In the sign of Libra, when the Moon original: "निशानाथः" (niśānāthaḥ), literally 'Lord of the Night.' is situated there, there will be good rain clouds, but also conflict among the prosperous. 3

When Jupiter original: "गुरु" (guru) is said to be in Libra, there will be fever and disease among the people, yet there will also be abundance original: "सुभिक्षं" (subhikṣaṃ); a state where food is plentiful and the population is well-fed. and knowledge, which always brings happiness to men.

Bhrigu original: "भृगुः" (bhṛguḥ); referring to the ancient sage and author of astrological treatises.

4 Its inauspicious result is stated: when Saturn original: "सूर्यपुत्र" (sūryaputra), literally 'Son of the Sun.' is positioned in Libra, one should predict fear of fire.

When Rahu The ascending node of the Moon, considered a shadow planet. is in Libra combined with malefic planets original: "क्रूर ग्रहे" (krūra grahe); planets like Mars or Saturn that are believed to have a harsh or difficult influence., 5 there will be disease, suffering, and famine.

Results for the Sign of Scorpio

Thus ends the results for the sign of Libra. When the Sun is in Scorpio original: "वृश्चिके" (vṛścike), all matters will remain balanced. Trade goods will be high-priced. All sciences original: "शास्त्राणि" (śāstrāṇi); this could also refer to traditional weapons or specialized tools in this context. in Scorpio...