In the revered Garuda Mahapurana, the ancient wisdom of Jyotisha unfolds, guiding seekers through the mysteries of planetary influences and auspicious timings. The scripture first reveals the profound effects of placing the star at different centers of the body: when the star rests at the navel, a person finds satisfaction in little; at the heart, one attains a state akin to Maheshvara, the great Lord Shiva himself. Placing the star on the shoulder bestows lordship over wealth, while at the mouth, it brings the blessing of delicious food. With these teachings, the sixtieth chapter concludes, marking the end of the discourse on planetary periods and their determination. The sixty-first chapter opens with the auspiciousness of the Moon, which, when placed from the seventh onward in the waxing signs, is always favorable. Honored by people, the Moon is seen as a teacher, imparting wisdom and calm. The scripture then describes the three stars beginning with Ashvini, grouped in threes, each associated with states of laughter, play, and delight. Further, there are states of trembling, happiness, and a total of twelve conditions. These conditions bring, in order, grief, enjoyment, fever, trembling, and happiness. In the third state, royal honor is bestowed; in the fourth, conflict arises. The sixth brings acquisition of wealth and grain, while the seventh is marked by pleasure and worship. The tenth ensures the accomplishment of tasks, and the eleventh brings victory. Starting from Krittika, one traverses seven stars, and the northern journey is praised in the seven stars beginning with Dhanishta. Certain stars—Mrigashira, Chitra, Pushya, Mula, and Hasta—are always auspicious. When Venus and the Moon occupy the birth position, they bring auspiciousness in the second house. Among the planets, Mercury is most favorable in the fourth house from Mars, Moon, and Sun. Saturn, Sun, and Mars are best in the sixth house, while Jupiter and Moon excel in the seventh. Sun, Mars, and Moon shine in the tenth house, and all planets are auspicious in the eleventh. Pairings of signs are noted: Leo with Capricorn is best; Virgo pairs excellently with Aries; Sagittarius with Taurus is most favorable; and Gemini with Scorpio is excellent. Thus ends the sixty-first chapter, detailing the auspicious and inauspicious placements of the planets. The sixty-second chapter begins with the Sun’s position in the sign, starting from the ascendant. In Pisces and Aries, five are counted; in Taurus and Aquarius, four. Leo and Scorpio have six; Virgo and Libra, seven. At both the beginning and end of the signs are the lords of the oceans of rasa, the essence of life. When Aries is the ascendant, barrenness results; Taurus brings passion. Leo grants few children, while Virgo bestows beauty. Sagittarius brings fortune, and Capricorn causes one to move in a lowly manner. The signs Libra, Cancer, Aries, and Capricorn are highlighted, while Taurus, Aquarius, and Scorpio are declared fixed signs. Wise individuals are advised to perform actions in dual-natured signs, and the establishment of deities and marriages should also occur in these signs. The second, seventh, and twelfth houses are auspicious, O bull-bannered one, while the fourth, ninth, Rikta (empty), and fourteenth are to be avoided. The qualities of signs and planets are described: movable, benefic, Jupiter, swift, gentle, Venus, the Sun, and fixed. Journeys are best undertaken with movable and swift qualities, while entry is favored with gentle and fixed ones. Consecration of kings and fire rituals are especially praised on Mondays. Commanding armies, valor in battle, and practice with weapons are assigned to Mars. Study, worship of deities, and adorning oneself with garments and ornaments are reserved for Jupiter. Thus, the ancient text offers its guidance, weaving together the celestial influences and auspicious moments for the conduct of life, as taught in the glorious Garuda Mahapurana.