As the Sun moves through its gentle portion, it brings safety, health, and abundance to the world. Its rays shine in a sequence of colors—yellow, fiery, dark, green, and red—each with its own influence. Sometimes, the Sun resembles the earth itself, worshipped by the gods, yet capable of causing drought when its power becomes intense. The body of the year is shaped by the lunar mansions Kṛttikā and Rohiṇī, and when this body is afflicted by cruelty, famine, fire, wind, and fear arise. If the lord of the heart meets his end, auspiciousness may still arise when joined with those who are auspicious. Among the twice-born, there is great happiness from the presence of cows, kings, and women. Yet, even great wealth can be lost, lands may be destroyed, and excessive rainfall may occur. When Guru, or Jupiter, is in Maghā and other signs, he influences disease, grain, the sky, and invisibility. The portion of Venus is known by three alternate names: Mṛga, Añja, and Dahana, each in turn. These paths, nine in total, often end in disease. Still, Venus is a bringer of fulfillment—grains, wealth, rain, and crops flourish under its influence. In the eastern direction, clouds are auspicious when found in the five ancestral lunar mansions. But when conditions are reversed, drought and earthquakes follow. The earth becomes covered with water, and the Sun sets without shining. When Jupiter and Venus fail to bring rain, famine and war arise. The wind at the end of battle causes famine and the loss of water. At the root, the presence of weapons brings rain, yet the fear of the serpent of the deep brings only fear. When the moving one moves among people, abundance and health return. Five stars are found in the heart, four in the left hand, and four in the right hand, which indicate birth, prosperity, victory, and stability. Through effort, excellent journeys, and the gain of wealth, these results unfold in succession. Equality is produced, and when swift-moving ones are present, the results come in order. There, immortality is attained, and the planet is recognized as being in its true planetary state. When there is deviation or bending of the limbs, it is said that the two are far apart. The entries at the joints are likewise known in order, as Satyadeva has declared. At the conjunction, cattle, crops, and twice-born people flourish. Yet, there can be conflict among kings, suffering, and destruction of crops under the influence of Indra. Kings may face misfortune, while others find security under Varuna. At the southern conjunction, drought, loss of crops, and famine prevail. Excessive times bring loss of flowers, fear, and destruction of crops. Conflict among rulers of the earth leads to the destruction of the rain of wealth. When all are consumed, the Sun and Moon bring hunger, disease, fire, and fear. The twice-born are struck from the circle by the gaze of Rahu and serpents. Even the gods cannot discern the full extent of these influences—how much less can ordinary people? We recognize the auspicious and inauspicious marks of time by these signs. The risings and settings of comets appear as portents for people, resembling sacrificial banners, weapons, mansions, demons, and elephants. Those comets that are divine are stationed among the stars, while those that are earthly appear upon the earth. For as many days as a comet of various forms is seen, its influence is felt by all.