direction they do not thrive well"

, first of all ascertain which part of the land will be afflicted.

187. The crops will thrive well in the direction signified by the Kendra which is occupied by benefic
planets.

188. The land in the direction indicated by the Kendra which is afflicted by Saturn and other malefic
planets will be unsuitable and as a consequence famine will result.

189. The direction s

ignified by the Sun is exposed to the danger of destruction of the crops by the king. In the direction
signified by Mars, the crop will be destroyed by fire.

190. The crops will flourish well in the direction signified by the Kendra occupied by fortified benefic
planets.

191. Astrologers should know that if all the Kendras are occupied by powerful malefics, the entire
land will be unfit for cultivation.

Chapter 4: Miscellaneous Matters

1. The querent is sure to gain if the lords of the ascendant and