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Ch. Vi. ...and she is afflicted by abdominal tumors Gulma|A term in traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda) referring to various types of abdominal swellings, tumors, or chronic bloating. and similar ailments, suffering from the pain of wounds original: "vraṇātti". 4
4 In the Fourth House, the "wind" Maruta|Another name for Vayu or the wind humor; in astrology, its imbalance causes various physical and nervous disorders. within her body is disturbed. Her back and shoulders are shaped like a lotus leaf original: "padminī-tāṃsa-pṛṣṭho", yet she is prone to restlessness and her intellect is easily wavering.
5 Her intellect original: "buddhiḥ" is troubled by a major "wind" obstruction, making her appear as if she is possessed or deeply unsettled. She suffers from pain in the thighs and shanks, caused by a slight but persistent imbalance of the wind humor. 5
She does not remain still. When Mars is in the Sixth House, she is often besieged by enemies original: "śatrubhi" and wind-related diseases, which may cause her wealth to quickly dissolve. She experiences eye pain and is known for being excessively talkative and argumentative original: "jñā-vādinī", often suffering from defects or diseases of the mouth. 6
If Mars is in the Seventh House, he acts like a fire original: "agnau" for women. She may suffer from chronic wind-related conditions and a burning sensation throughout the body original: "duḥkha-dāhastvadeha", which brings constant sorrow. 7
When Mars occupies the Eighth House original: "randhra-gato", she is seized by chronic disease original: "vyādhi-grastā". Her own reputation suffers, and she is afflicted by severe wind-pains. She may experience persistent diseases of the mouth and a loss of wealth. 8
In the Ninth House Trikona|Literally "triangle"; in astrology, this refers to the auspicious trinal houses (1st, 5th, and 9th), with the 9th representing fortune and virtue., the planet of the Earth original: "medinī," referring to Mars as the son of the Earth...