13. Mercury in Libra products a man who is fond of craftsmanship and debates, a man clever in speech but of dishonest behavior; one whose service is false, a man clever at buying merchandise aid using expedients;
14. One whose thoughts are fixed on the goods of many lands, and who experiences much loss, misfortune, and waste; [a man devoted to all the commands of elders, Brahmanas, and Aryans, one who is accepted by them and is attached to the gods.]
15. Mercury in Scorpio produces a man tormented by misfortune, pain, fatigue, and sorrow; one whose actions arc hated and whose character is bad (asadhu); a man holding a club of cruelty and resolute in deceit;
16. A greedy fellow intent on receiving from others, a contradictory person who is the enemy of good men and the husband of bad women; a man whose honor and wealth are vile and low and who is assailed by debt; a fool who is ashamed of the steadfastness and righteousness (dharma) he has lost.
17. Mercury in Sagittarius produces a noble man of great renown endowed with the meaning of the sciences, crafts, sacred traditions (sruti), and courage; a wise man skillful in speaking;
18. One who indulges in sacrifices, vows, worship, and charity, a priest (purohita) or a spy for a prince (parthivasakshin); a man prominent in his family who knows writing and transcribing, one who is clever in making decisions regarding actions and the use (of things).
19. Mercury in Capricorn produces a poor and low man who serves others; one who acts falsely; a fool without arts, crafts, and good qualities, one whose virility is obstructed and whose character is malicious;
20. A man whose person is well formed, but who has many sorrows; one lazy in his work and abandoned by his relatives; a dirty man addicted to sleep and pleasure, unwanted in the world and apprehensive with fear.
21. Mercury in Aquarius produces a man of impure character who is slighted and ignorant; one deficient in speech, intelligence, and actions; hopeless, shameless, and unlucky in sexual intercourse;
22. An enemy to his own people, to saints (sadhu), and to his wife; a speechless man, frightened of others, dirty and subdued; one without righteousness (dharma) and without effect, a man oppressed by fatigue, a homosexual whose exterior is covered with garlands and ornaments (?).
23. Mercury in Pisces produces a man who delights in purity of behavior; a traveler who is virtuous (sadhu) in speech, thought, and action; a poor man with few children, but good manners;
24. One not too honored among good men, but a man who has obtained righteousness (dharma); a person without much by way of sacred traditions (sruti), sciences, and arts, but clever in work such as sewing (?); a versatile man, guardian of the hoards of others.
In the Yavanajataka: the influence of the signs of Mercury.
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1. Venus in Aries produces a disquieted man addicted to many angers and enmities, a wicked person who tries to steal other men’s wives; an envious person who wanders in woods and forests;
2. One who incurs bondage and loss of income because of women; a man in whom there is no confidence in the world and who has no friends; [a very bold hero who is honored among chiefs of armies, cities, guilds, and tribes.
3. Venus in Taurus produces a rich, famous, and handsome man who has many wives, sons, and jewels; one who supports his relations and knows many things, a tiller of the soil or one who earns his living with a herd of cattle;
4. A generous man who has excellent clothes, perfumes, and garlands and many sons; a great and courageous person endowed with outstanding qualities which are favorable to others and please himself
5. Venus in Gemini produces an eloquent, noble, and pious man, one who is hospitable to gods and Brahmanas and is grateful; a person delighting in knowledge, in the meaning of the sciences, and in the arts;
6. One who aims to be kindly and is always affectionate; a man rich in friends whose friendship is blooming; a person who takes pleasure in writing, transcribing, memory, singing, dancing, music, and painting; an expert in sexual intercourse.
7. Venus in the fourth sign (Cancer) produces a man devoted to righteousness (dharma) in sexual intercourse; a wise person, the best of those who are experts in the sacred traditions (sruti) ; one of gentle nature and of kindly sight;
8. A man tormented by hatreds, quarrels, and stupors and by such things as illnesses which arise from the faults of women and of drinking, but obtaining happiness by means of desirable wealth, both his own and that coming from his family.
9. Venus in Leo produces a man of little strength who is fond of his relatives and allies; a handsome man experiencing various pleasures and miseries; one devoted to the rules of good conduct followed by gurus and Brahmanas;
10. A man who obtains happiness by means of the attentions of women and associating with them, and who takes pleasure in his wealth; a man of business who is of no use in his intelligence and imagination, but receives instructions from others.
11. Venus in Virgo produces a gentle man who possesses little wealth, but earns his living by serving others; an expert in women’s ornaments who knows all about sexual intercourse and singing; a sweet man who understands writing and the arts;
12. One who makes an effort to know the sciences of measuring and counting, and is active in a business fraud; a man without kindness and affection among women; a wanderer among those who resort to pilgrimages and conventions.
