In the sacred narration of the Garuḍa Purāṇa, it is recounted how, during the month of Pauṣa, seven illustrious beings—Pushan, Suruchi, Dhata, Gautama, Dhananjaya, Vishvavasu, Bharadvaja, Parjanya, and Airavata—reside within the radiant orb of the Sun. Alongside them are Anshu, Kashyapa, Tarkshya, Mahapadma, and Urvashi, joined by Kratu, Bharga, Urnayu, Sphurja, and Karkotaka. These noble souls take their place in the solar sphere, each presiding in their appointed time. As the cycle turns to the month of Māgha, another group of seven—Tvashtri, Jamadagni, Kambala, and Tilottama—enter and dwell within the Sun’s brilliant circle. In this celestial realm, Vishnu, Ashvatara, Rambha, Suryavarcha, and Satyajit also abide, endowed with the power of Vishnu himself, in the divine orb of Savitar. When night descends, the Apsaras, those graceful celestial dancers, follow the Sun, moving and dancing in his wake. The Balakhilyas, too, surround him, remaining ever near, their presence a constant accompaniment. Ten are yoked to the Sun, five on each side, guiding his journey across the heavens. Harnessed to his chariot are eight horses, swift as the wind and of the Pishanga breed, pulling the radiant lord onward. The chariot of Shukra, the planet Venus, follows with great attendants and fluttering banners, while the splendid golden chariot of Bhauma, Mars, is drawn by eight horses, their hue as red as padmaraga gems, born of fire itself. Brihaspati, the preceptor of the gods, abides for a full year in each sign of the zodiac, marking the passage of time with his steady presence. Shanaischar, Saturn, moves slowly and ascends gradually, his progress measured and deliberate. O Śiva, those who have offered even once to the Sun are freed forever from the sway of the lords of beings. Such liberated souls shine with a radiance like the color of straw-smoke, tinged with the red of lac-dye. Thus concludes the fifty-eighth chapter, the ‘Description of the Bhuvanakośa,’ from the Ācāra section of the first part of the great Garuḍa Purāṇa. Now, turning to the science of astrology, Keśava spoke, having explained the measure of the earth’s sphere. He revealed that the star Kṛttikā is presided over by Agni, the fire god, while Rohiṇī is under the guardianship of Brahmā. Punarvasu is ruled by Aditi, and Tiṣya by the deity Guru. The Pūrvaphalgunī stars belong to Bhaga, and Uttara to Aryaman. Svātī is declared to be under the care of Vāyu, the wind god. Anurādhā is the star of Mitra, and Jyeṣṭhā of Śakra, the mighty Indra. Both Pūrvā and Uttarā Āṣāḍhā are the domains of the Viśvedevas, and Dhaniṣṭhā is known as the star of Vāsava. Pūrvabhādrapadā is of Aja Ekapāda, and Uttarabhādrapadā is of Ahirbudhnya. Bharaṇī, too, is said to be of Yama, the lord of death. Thus are declared the deities presiding over each of the stars. On the tenth lunar day, the second half is presided over by Māheśvarī in the north. On the sixth and fourteenth days, Indrāṇī is established in the west. On the eighth day and on the new moon, Mahālakṣmī is present, bestowing her blessings. On the twelfth and fourth lunar days, Kaumārī resides in the southwest. Among the lunar mansions, Aśvinī, Maitra, Revatī, Mṛga, Mūla, and Punarvasu are notable, as are the five constellations beginning with Hasta and the three in the north. Of these groups, those suitable for clothing and covering are considered the most auspicious. Three of these lunar mansions are eastern, and those that are downward-facing are also described. It is advised that the excavation of temples for the gods and the digging for treasure should be performed only under the influence of these downward-facing constellations, O bearer of the bull-banner, as well as other acts requiring auspicious timing. Furthermore, Anurādhā, Mṛgaśīrṣa, and Jyeṣṭhā are known to be side-facing among the lunar mansions. Thus, the wisdom of the celestial order and the divine presences within the cycles of time and stars is lovingly revealed.