In the sacred Garuda Mahapurana, the wise teachings of Jyotisha unfold, guiding seekers through the mysteries of nakshatras, planetary periods, and auspicious signs. The text first reveals the durations of certain yogas: in Vishkambha, five ghatis are recognized, while in Shula, seven are declared. Vyatipata, Parigha, and Vaidhriti are observed day by day, each influencing the flow of time. Auspicious moments are carefully prescribed. When the Sun is in Hasta, the time is favorable; Pushya is blessed by Jupiter’s presence; and Anuradha brings fortune on Wednesdays. Revati shines brightest on Fridays, and Ashvini is propitious when Mars is strong. Venus aligns with Bharani for auspiciousness, and the Moon with Chitra, as addressed to the Bull-bannered One. Jupiter’s blessing is found in Shatabhisha, and Venus again brings fortune in Rohini, O Rudra. Pushya, Punarvasu, Revati, and Chitra are celebrated together for their auspicious qualities. For birth-rites and similar ceremonies, Shatabhisha is recommended, while Ashlesha and Krittika, O Rudra, are associated with death at departure. Thus concludes the fifty-ninth chapter, illuminating the burning of nakshatras, their deities, and yogas. The sixtieth chapter continues, detailing the planetary periods. Among the six Adityas, ten tithis are recognized, and in Soma, fifteen. Saturn’s period spans ten years, Jupiter’s nineteen. The Sun’s ten-year period is said to bring distress and the destruction of kings. Mars’s influence brings suffering and loss of kingdom and possessions. Saturn’s period is marked by loss, bondage, and sorrow. Rahu’s reign brings disease, suffering, and loss of kingdom. The signs of the planets are declared: Aries belongs to Mars, Taurus to Venus, Leo to the Sun, Virgo to Mercury, Sagittarius to Jupiter, while Capricorn and Aquarius are Saturn’s domains. From the full moon, two are counted, and from Pūrvāṣāḍhā, likewise two. Certain nakshatras are auspicious for adornment: Ashvini, Revati, Chitra, and Dhaniṣṭhā. As omens when setting out, the mongoose and mouse appearing on the right are favorable. To see a flute, a woman, or a full water jar is auspicious, while cotton, medicinal herbs, oil, cooked charcoal, and snakes are noted. The signs of hiccup are explained: if it occurs on the left, it brings great benefit. In the southwest, it foretells grief and sorrow; in the west, sweet food; in the northeast, death. These are the results of hiccup. The marks of the Sun’s position are described: three marks on the head, one on each pair of arms, and one on each hand. A star is placed in the secret region and one on each knee. When the star is at the feet, the person’s life is short. At the navel, one is satisfied with little; at the heart, one becomes like Maheshvara. On the shoulder, wealth is attained; on the mouth, delicious food is enjoyed. Thus ends the sixtieth chapter, ‘Determination of Planetary Periods and More,’ in the conduct section of Jyotisha, in the Purva Khanda of the Garuda Mahapurana. The narrative continues: the Moon, when situated from the seventh sign onward in the signs of increase, is always auspicious. When honored by people, the Moon appears as a teacher. The text now speaks of three stars, beginning with Ashvini, in each of three groups. There are states of laughter, play, and delight, as well as trembling, happiness, and twelve total conditions. Grief, enjoyment, fever, trembling, and happiness follow in order. In the third state, royal honor is bestowed; in the fourth, conflict arrives. In this way, the Garuda Mahapurana gently guides the seeker, revealing the subtle interplay of time, planets, stars, and omens, so that one may walk the path of dharma with wisdom and auspiciousness.