The Lamp of Prices

A. Ka. A. Va. 18 8 6 16 When Saturn original: "शनि" (śani), Venus original: "शुक्र" (śukra), Jupiter original: "जीव" (jīva), Mars original: "धरणीसुत" (dharaṇīsuta); literally 'son of the earth', and the Moon original: "इन्दु" (indu) are situated within a single zodiac sign—this conjunction of five planets original: "ग्रहपंचकम्" (graha-pañcakam)—the clouds will become devoid of water and rainfall will be lost; however, this will eventually be followed by the joy of abundance original: "सुभिक्षमोदिनी" (subhikṣamodinī).

17 If Jupiter, Venus, Saturn original: "सौरि" (sauri); 'son of the Sun', Mercury original: "बुध" (budha), and Rahu original: "सैहिकेय" (saihikeya); the shadow planet, 'son of the lioness Simhika' are all situated in one sign, there will be distress regarding wealth and grain, as well as high prices original: "महर्घता" (maharghatā). Clothing and weapons will also face destruction.

18 If the Sun original: "रवि" (ravi), Saturn original: "मंद" (manda); 'the slow-moving one', and Jupiter are together in one place, it causes suffering for the people, and in every direction, there will be scarcity or trouble regarding barley original: "यव" (yava) and other grains.

19 Ju= Likely an abbreviation for 'Jupiter' or a specific chapter reference. If there is an abundance of clothing and a collection of various goods, and Jupiter, Venus, and the Sun are aligned, there will be rainfall and prosperity given to the lineages of kings.

When Saturn and Rahu are positioned together as a pair, there will be a great gathering of clouds and rain. 20 In whichever zodiac sign the Sun original: "अर्क" (arka) is located, if Venus is also situated there, there will be wind and rain, and the sky will remain filled with clouds for a long time.

21 At the time of the New Moon original: "अमावास्या" (amāvāsyā), if the Moon and Mars original: "मंगल" (maṅgala) are in conjunction, there will be anxiety for everyone, particularly concerning trade and the supply of grains.