Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 15 · Results of the Twelve Houses
भावफलविचाराध्यायः
कर्मपः केन्द्रकोणस्थो ज्योतिष्टोमादियज्ञकृत् ।कूपायतनकर्त्ता च देवतातिथिपूजकः ॥ ४५ ॥
The 10th lord may be in a corner house (kendra) or in the 5th or 9th house. Then the person performs sacrifices such as the Jyotishtoma. He builds wells and temples. He honours the gods and guests.
Simple meaning: A 10th lord in a corner, 5th or 9th house makes a person who does holy rites and good works.
लग्नादिन्दोर्दशमभवने जन्मकाले नराणा
Planets in the 10th from the lagna or Moon show the source of living, like father or mother.
रविशीतकराङ्गकर्मपानां
Work follows the navamsha lord of the 10th lord. The Sun gives gold and herbs. The Moon gives farming.
अथ साहसवह्नि धातुशस्त्रैः
Mars gives bold work, fire, metals, weapons. Mercury gives poetry. Jupiter gives gold. Venus gives gems.