749. 754 Saturn in Mercury’s Sign With Others’ Aspects: (a) lf the Sun aspects Saturn in a sign of Mercury, the native will be devoid of happiness and wealth, be exceedingly, liberal, will conquer his anger, will endure grief and be valorous.
(b) The Moon aspecting Saturn in a sign of Mercury will make one equal to a king. He will have a glossy physique, will acquire wealth and honour through females and will serve females.
(c) Saturn in a sign of Mercury with the aspect of Mars will make one a famous boxer. He will be stupefied, will carry loads, will have excellent intelligence and be wealthy.
(d) Mercury lending his aspect to Saturn in Gemini or Virgo will make one wealthy, skillful in a war, a teacher of dancing, fond of music and skillful in arts.
(e) One will be a reliable person in royal circles, if Jupiter aspects Saturn in Mercury’s sign. He will be endowed with many good qualities, be liked by good people and will earn wealth by means of his virtues (i.e. by fair means).
(f) Should Saturn in Gemini or Virgo be in aspect to Venus, the native will be endowed with a spouse, be skilful in scriptures, be a teacher of Yoga or be saintly and be liked by women.
Thus end aspects on Saturn in a sign of Mercury.
Notes: (a) “DhanaRathi” of our text is replaced by another version with “Dhana Rahi.tam”. The latter means being without wealth. “Klesabhijnam” is replaced with “Klesa Sahishnum” which means enduring grief. The translation is provided for the correct versiqns.
(c) “Vikhyatam Malla” should read as “Vi.khyata Malla” denoting a famous boxer. “Rita” should read as “Mohita” meaning stupefied.
(f) Vide first line of verse No. 754, the words “Yoshitaam cha api” should read as “Yoginam va api” which denotes an ascetic or a contemplative saint.