13. The Sun in Libra produces a man who travels among foreign nations, one who is tormented by injury, decay, disease, loss, and grief, and whose actions are hateful, low, and frustrated;
14. a bold man who exerts himself in trade in gold, copper (loha), iron (ayasa), and minerals; a man sought after in battle and one addicted to wealth, sacred traditions (sruti), and righteousness (dharma); a man whose first wife dies or is unfaithful.
15. The Sun in the eighth sign (Scorpio) produces a wicked, cruel, and un-truthful man who becomes violently angry; one who is dependent on bad women and who disputes with greed, jealousy, and lies;
16. a fool lacking the qualities of purity and goad behavior, a man of arrogant character who is fond of quarreling; one whose body is assailed by poison, fire, blood, and swords, and who treats his father and mother improperly.
17. The Sun in Sagittarius produces a great man who is honored by kings, one famous and clever in studying the meaning of the sciences, a wise and courteous person qualified for litigations;
18. a quiet man who is hospitable to gods and Brahmanas; one who is honored among good men and who delights in benefiting his relatives; a wealthy man, a hero of noble courage whose body is broad, full, tall, and handsome.
19. The Sun in Capricorn produces a man whose virtue is lost, one who delights in many occupations, but has little strength; a man whose property is lost because of a conflict with his allies;
20. a greedy man addicted to sexual intercourse with bad women; one whose income is increased by crime; a man who suffers from heart-trouble and wanders much, a rogue despised among good men and bereft of righteousness (dharma),
21. The Sun in Aquarius produces a man of unswerving hatred, hostility, and anger; one who is not determined in his actions and who talks stupidly, and who is a great lover of ignoble women;
22. a miserable man of little wealth who is poorly dressed, a fool whose
friendship turns to cruelty; an ignorant man with bad manners who does not speak nobly (or, like an Aryan); one whose fame is obtained by his
good sons and by those devoted to him.
23. The Sun in Pisces produces a meritorius man who has many enemies and allies, one whose wealth is obtained through merchandise from the sea; a man who rises up from loss and is famous for his wealth and bodily appearance;
24. one who is very sad because of the suffering of his wife; a wise and powerful man with many brothers; one who is affectionate to his friends and elders and speaks well, a man who desires exercise; one who is afflicted by diseases of the genitals.
CHAPTER 13
I. Mercury in Aries produces a man who is thin, but eats much; a rogue who prattles in vain and likes quarrels and weapons; one whose property is acquired with much labor, and then lost;
2. A man fond of sexual intercourse, a tricky craftsman; one whose position is insecure, and who is fettered by many debts; a man delighting in gambling who behaves like a knave and a rogue, a scribe who takes pleasure in singing and dancing.
3. Mercury in Taurus produces a handsome man, generous and of good conduct; one who indulges in music, play, sexual intercourse, and laughter, a clever and bold man whose words are kindly and sweet;
4. a man who knows gymnastics, garlands, clothes, and ornaments, a famous and firm man with much money and many wives; one whose word is accepted, the best of friends; a man learned in knowledge, the sciences, and the sacred traditions (sruti).
5. Mercury in Gemini produces an eloquent man who is pleasant in his conversation; a well dressed man who knows the rules regarding the crafts, sacred traditions (sruti), sciences, and arts; a man who boasts and is proud and haughty;
6. a happy and self-reliant man whose intelligence is renowned; a poet who cannot be stopped in debates; a man who is son to two women; a clever man of lofty character who is fond of giving and has many friends and allies.
7. Mercury in the fourth sign (Cancer) produces one who delights in foreign countries; a wise poet who knows about sexual intercourse with women and singing; one who is attached to many enterprises, but cannot make up his mind;
8. a man who hates and quarrels with his relatives, who prattles a lot, and is unstable and of bad character; one whose wealth is scattered and lost because of a quarrel with his enemies; a man who gains fame on earth through the renown of his clan.
9. Mercury in Leo produces a man having little memory and no knowledge or artistic talent; a man devoid of energy, strength, steadfastness, and good conduct, a liar despised in the world;
10. A man unlucky with women, a servant without independence who looks like a woman and has no children; one who delights in the vilest acts, and takes pleasure in the vicious members of the families of kings.
11. Mercury in Virgo produces an excellent man who is eloquent and fond of righteousness (dharma) ; one who knows painting, writing, sacred traditions (sruti), and poetry, and is resolute in applying himself to such things as knowledge and the crafts;
12. One who has little virility with women, a sweet and courteous man who has the service, respect, and honor of a slave; [a famous conqueror to be honoured among friends, a man of unparalleled strength who is renowned for his good qualities.]
