Motley Miscellany (Mayurachitraka)
This chapter, also known as "Barhi Chitraka" (Peacock's Colours), is a collection of miscellaneous planetary omens. It serves as a summary and reiteration of important effects related to planetary courses and conjunctions.
Planetary Comets & Paths
Northern (Naga, Gaja, Airavata)
Radiant and moving
→ Happiness, Peace, Plenty
Southern (Mriga, Aja, Dahana)
Without lustre
→ Famine, Theft, Death
Specific Planetary Configurations
Venus in Magha & Jupiter in Pushya Result: Kings happy, Subjects contented/disease-free
Planets (not Sun) hurt Krittika, Magha, Rohini, Sravana, Jyeshta Result: Western country afflicted with wickedness
Planets like a banner in East (Evening) Result: War among eastern kings
Two Moons in sky Result: Prosperity to Brahmins
Two Suns in sky Result: War among Kshatriyas
Three or more Suns Result: End of the world
Omens of Saturn & Ketu
- ⚠
Passes through Eastern Gates (Krittika, etc.) & Retrograde
Dreadful famine, hatred, drought
- ⚠
Saturn, Mars or Ketu cuts Rohini’s cart
Whole world perish
Additional Notes (Chitambara Iyer)
- Famine as long as Jupiter & Saturn course through end of Mesha/Vrischika and middle of Vrishabha/Simha.
- Pestilence/Cholera when Jupiter & Saturn occupy a single sign.
- Misery from devils/thieves if Jupiter & Venus disappear together.
- Fear from fire if Mars has accelerated motion.
- If 5 planets meet: Famine. If 7 meet: Humanity ends.