Punarvasu

Born with Chandra in Punarvasu, the star of Aditi and of return, you have a broad outlook and a good memory, and you bounce back — what is lost comes round again. Guru's star makes a natural teacher, writer, counsellor or judge: journalism and publishing, law, accounts and finance, teaching and temple work all suit you. You are open-handed with family and friends, so let a sensible budget guard your kindness. The Karka quarter adds compassion and imagination; the Mithuna quarters, a sharp wit and worldly sense.

The four padas

Pada 1 — Mesha navamsha (Mangal); names begin with Ke (के). A broad outlook and sound judgement; KP names journalism and story-writing, trade, religion, civic office and astrology.

Pada 2 — Vrishabha navamsha (Shukra); names begin with Ko (को). Ingenious and scholarly; KP points to books, research, examinations and public appointments.

Pada 3 — Mithuna navamsha (Budh), vargottama; names begin with Ha (हा). A good memory, sound judgement and contentment; KP names poets, pandits, auditors, civil judges and civil engineers.

Pada 4 — Karka navamsha (Chandra), vargottama; names begin with Hi (ही). The Karka quarter — compassionate, honest and forgiving; KP says 'born rich', with banking, medicine, temples, the law and teaching.

Health

The chest, lungs and ears: bronchitis, pleurisy and ear pain; in the Karka quarter the stomach, liver and appetite. Don't let chest colds linger, and see a doctor for anything persistent.

Work the books name

• journalism, editing and publishing
• teaching and preaching
• law, judging and counselling
• accounts, audit and insurance
• civil engineering
• astrology and mathematics
• interpreting and secretarial work
• banking and medicine (the Karka quarter)
• temples and religious service
• trade in clothes, wool and provisions

A day under this star is good for

• travel and moving house
• buying a vehicle
• gardening and planting
• beginning study of scripture, law or astrology in a Guru hora (KP)
• opening a bank account
• first wearing of new clothes (KP: no trouble)