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...the middle path [of the stars] reaches all directions and is captivating... the arrow or the deer. 27 This brings all success in the desired regions. 28
Thus are the constellations original: "Nakṣatra" for embarking on a journey original: "Yātrāgamana":
In Pisces and Aries, the duration is three Ghatikas A Ghatika is a traditional unit of time equal to 24 minutes; three Ghatikas is 1 hour and 12 minutes. In Taurus and Aquarius, it is four. In Capricorn and Gemini, there are five remaining. 29 ...sixty-four... 30
The planetary rulers of the signs are declared as follows:
Thus the Lords of the Zodiac Signs original: "Rāśīnātha" are described.
Regarding the five-fold divisions... on Fridays and Wednesdays... for a woman's clothing... the constellations Ashwini, Rohini, Mrigashira, Chitra, and Punavasu...
Regarding the wearing of new garments original: "Vastra paridhāne": Under the influence of Jupiter Guru... [and for] the eating of the new grains original: "Navānna bhojana"; a ritual for eating the first harvest of the season specifically mentioned in the dreams... the five stars beginning with Dhanishta.