The Miraculous Jewel of Female Horoscopy

The Effects of Venus (Bhargava) Continued

When Bhargava original: "Bhargava"; an epithet for Venus, who is the teacher of the Asuras is situated in the Sixth House the house of enemies and diseases; original: "vairi-kanya-kati", identifying the house with the sign Virgo and the waist of the cosmic man, one finds happiness through comfortable seating and beds. There is always friendship with those who live by the water. However, there is pain in the eyes and ears original: "netra-karne-cha-pida", and the person becomes a traveler original: "pravasi"; one who lives away from home. One still finds the attainment of happiness within the home. 6

When Bhargava goes to the House of Wealth original: "Dhana-sthana"; while the text says "House of Wealth" (the 2nd house), the section is numbered 7, which usually corresponds to the House of Partnerships. The description of physical beauty and a spouse suggests the 7th house influence or a scribal blending of the two, there is well-being for the husband and comfort for the body. There is a great increase in the beauty of the hair. With lovely eyes and a wide, expansive frame, her hands are as graceful as an elephant in rut original: "madonmatta-hasta"; a classical poetic metaphor for powerful, fluid grace. She is the bringer of physical delight. 7

When the Descendant of Bhrigu Venus enters the Eighth House original: "arambha"; likely a scribal error for "Randhra", a common term for the 8th house, he grants the successful completion of work. Yet, while living in the city, there is constant suffering from abdominal tumors or enlargement of the spleen original: "gulma-jati". There is a fear of water and fire, and the body is worn down by various ailments. One suffers from disorders of Bile and Blood original: "pitta-rakto"; an Ayurvedic reference to an imbalance in the Pitta dosha, and there is a lack of wealth. 8

When the Descendant of Bhrigu resides in the Trine the 9th house; original: "Trikona", for those who are high-minded, there is... nadasyam kiti?... at the end, a fierce fire. There is great happiness and well-being, though the ears and the thighs are constantly afflicted by wind-related pains original: "samirad-dhi-pida"; referring to Vata (air/wind) disorders in the limbs. 9

When Bhargava reaches the House of Gains the 11th house; original: "Labha-go", he brings excellent profits and happiness. He causes an increase in the fire original: "vahni-vriddhim"; likely referring to the digestive fire (Agni) or metabolic heat...