126 - Combinations of good and bad asterisms

The Lord said: 

1-2. Ishall describe combinations of asterisms determining good and bad. Oneshould count the asterism in which the Sun is present and assign three (asterisms) from that at the head (of human figure drawn), one at the face, two in the place of the eyes, four at the hands and feet, five at the heart, the genital organ and the knee. Then oneshould determine one's longevity etc. (based on that). 

3. The presence of the natal star on the head or at the face indicates acquisition of kingdom. (Its location) on the eyes (indicates) fortune and lustre. (Its location) at the heart (indicates) acquisition of wealth. 

4. (Its presence) on the arms (indicates) that one would be a thief. (Its presence) on one of the feet (indicates) death or (the natal would be) a wanderer. 

5. (Commencing with the asterism in which the Sun is stationed, the respective names of the days associatedshould  be written on eight pitchers leaving the pitcher 'for the Sun as empty). The pitcher of the Sun exerts malignant influence and the pitchers in the east and other directions benevolent influence. Ishall describe the (method known as) Phani Rāhu, which indicates success or failure (in battle). 

 6-10. Twenty-eight circlesshould be drawn, intersected by four lines. The asterismsshould be arranged therein in rows of three. The asterism occupied by Rāhu (the ascending node)should be deemed as the head of the serpent. Commencing with that, the twenty-seven asterisms are arranged in successive order. The presence of seven asterisms at the face (of the serpent) (indicates) that one will die in the battle. The presence of seven asterisms at theshoulders as well as the middle part of the body) (portends) complete rout. Their presence at the belly foretells honour and success for the native. Their presence about the waist indicates success over rivals in the battle. One would get fame if (the asterisms) are situated on the tail. The asterisms aspected by Rāhu indicate death. Ishall describe your different (combination) known as the strength of the Sun and Rāhu. 

11-12. Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars and Rähu respectively preside over one-sixteenth part of a day. One who (sets out) after the expiry of (the periods of) Saturn, Sun and Rahu, conquers battalions of army, and a marching force and wins in gambling. 

13-15. (The asterisms) Rohiņi and the three Uttarás (Uttaraphālgunī, Uttarāshā dha and Uttaraproshtapada) and the Mrugaśīrsha are the five fixed (asterisms). (The asterisms) Aśhvini, Revathi, Svāti, Dhanishthā , and the Satabhishak are the five movable (asterisms). Oneshould undertake journeys in these (asterisms). Anurādhā, Hasta, Mūla, Mrugaśīrṣa), Pushya and Punarvasu are (commended) for all acts. Jyeshthā, Chitra, Višākhā, the three Pūrvas (Pūrvaphålguni, Pūrvāshādha and Pūrvaproshtapada), Krttikā, Bharani, Maghä, Ardra and Aśleshā are evil. 

16. (All acts) at fixed places (should be done under the influence) of fixed asterisins. Movable asterisms are excellent for journeys. Oneshould do (acts) in mild (asterisms) for conferring prosperity and frightful (deeds) in malignant (asterisms). 

17-21. An evil (act)should be done (under the influence) of an evil asterism. Ishall now describe (the asterisms known to) have their faces downwards etc. (The asterisms) Kruttikā, Bharani, Āśleshā, Visakhā, Maghā, Mūla, the three Purvas (Pūrvåshādha, Pūrvaphålguni and Pūrvaproshtapada) (are known to be) downward-faced. Oneshould do such acts (which require) keeping one's face downwards. (Digging) of wells and tanks, acts relating to imparting knowledge and preparation of medicine, the launching of a boat, installation of a prince and pitching (of a royal camp) etc. (should be performed) in these (asterisms). The nine (asterisms) Revahti, Aśhvini, Chitrā, Hasta, Sväti, Punarvasu, Anurādha , Mruga (sirsha), Jyeshthā are known as having their faces lateral. Oneshould perform coronation of kings, construction of stables for elephants and horses, laying of garden houses, building of palaces, walls, doorways, fixing of flagstaff and banner etc. under these (asterisms). 

22-26. The twelfth day falling on a Sunday, the eleventh day on a Monday, the tenth day on a Tuesday, the third day on a Wednesday, the sixth day on a Thursday, the second day on a Friday, and the seventh day on a Saturday are inauspicious. Ishall now describe the (combination known as) tripushkara. The second, twelfth, seventh and the third day with the Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday, these six (are known to be tripuskara). (The asterisms) Višakhå, Kruttikā, the two Uttarás, Punarvasu and the Pūrvabhadrapada, these six (are known to be) tripuskara. Any profit, loss, victory, disease, birth of a son, loss, something which has slipped and that which has strayed, all these get multiplied thrice (during the tripuskara period). 

27-28. The seven (asterisms) Aśhvini, Bharani, Āśleshā, Pushya, Sväti, Visakhā and Sravaņa are known (to be having) firm look. They have their look in ten directions. The journey undertaken to far off place at an auspicious moment (is followed by a safe) return journey. 

29-31. The five asterisms--the two Āshādhas (Pūrvåshadha and Uttarāshādha), Revathi, Chitrā and Punarvasu (are) squinteyed. The person undertaking a journey under these asterisms (has a safe) return. kruttika, Rohiņi, Saumya (the five stars on the orion's head), Phálguni, Maghā, Mūla, Jyeshthā, Anurādhā, Dhanishthå, Satabhishak and Pūrvabhadrapada are known as blunted. One who undertakes journey under these asterisms would again return home. 

32. Anything lost (on days ruled by the asterisms) Hasta, Uttarabhådra (pada), Ardrā and Ashādha cannot be recovered and a battle commenced in these asterisms) would not continue. 

33-36. Ishall again describe the gaņdānta (the first fourth of an asterism preceded by a node of asterisms) in the midst of asterisms as such. The four nādis (one nädi equals 24 minutes) of the (asterism) Revathi and the four (nådis) of Aśhvini (are known as gandas). One has to avoid with great care those yāmas (three hours) (in undertaking a journey etc). The four ghatikäs (one ghatikā equals 24 minutes) forming last part of Asleshā and the first part of Maghā are called the second ganda. Listen to me! O Bhairavi! The third (ganda) is between the asterisms of Jyeshthả and Müla, and that is of the form extremely malignant for three hours. Oneshould not do auspicious acts in these, if he wants t0 live. At the time of birth of a child in these periods the parents would die.