The Wheel of Astrological Syllables

On Monday and Saturday, traveling to the South brings success in one's tasks. original: "kāryasiddhi". This refers to the successful completion of a specific goal or business venture. On Wednesday and Thursday, traveling to the West brings the gain of wealth.

On Tuesday, traveling to the East results in the gain of a son. original: "putra lābha". In the historical context of this manuscript, the birth or "attainment" of a son was considered the pinnacle of domestic success and ancestral continuity. On Friday and Sunday, traveling to the North brings a gain of grain and harvest.

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For travel to the East, one should use curd. Curd/Yogurt is still considered an auspicious food to consume before a journey in many parts of South Asia. For the South, use water mixed with sesame seeds. For the West, use fish. For the North, use milk.

Now, the Power of the Moon

original: "atha candrabalam". This section shifts from weekly cycles to the lunar calendar, calculating the Moon's position relative to an individual's birth sign to determine daily fortune.

If the Moon is in the first position, it brings prosperity. In the second position, there is very little benefit. original: "na stoke", suggesting that the gains are negligible or that success is "not even a little."

In the third position, one finds wealth and possessions; in the fourth, there is the arrival of strife and discord. original: "kalidāgamaḥ". This refers to the onset of arguments, legal trouble, or the influence of Kali, the spirit of the dark age.

In the fifth position, there is no increase in food or resources; in the sixth, the wealth gained is excellent.

In the seventh position, one receives honor from the King; however, in the eighth position, there is death. original: "maraṇam". In astrological travel charts, the "eighth moon" is a well-known warning to stay home, as it portends extreme danger or the symbolic "death" of the venture.