Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 12 · Results of Planet States
ग्रहाणामवस्थाविचाराध्यायः
नृत्यलिप्सागते चन्द्रजे मानवोमानयानप्रवालव्रजैः संयुतः ।मित्रपुत्रप्रतापैः सभापंडितःपापभे वारवामारतौलम्पटः ॥ ९ ॥
When Mercury is in the nrityalipsa (wish to dance) state, the person has honour, vehicles and heaps of coral. He has friends, sons and glory. He is a scholar in the assembly. If Mercury is in a bad planet's sign, he may be drawn to courtesans.
Simple meaning: Mercury in the wish-to-dance state gives honour, vehicles and learning. In a bad planet's sign, a pull toward courtesans.
कौतुके चंद्रजे जन्मकाले नृणा
Mercury in the amusement state gives skill in song. In the 9th house it brings merit.
निद्राश्रिते चंद्रसुते न निद्रा
Mercury in the sleeping state may bring poor sleep, illness, family quarrels and loss of wealth and honour.
वचसामधिपे तु जनुः समये
Jupiter in the lying-down state gives strength, a weak voice, a long jaw and much fear.