Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 75 · Kushtha: the stars
कुष्ठ — ज्योतिःशास्त्रम्
भौमदशायां लभते नृपाग्निचौरामयादिरिपुमंदान् ।मूर्छाशोणितदोषाः शाखाच्छेदो व्रणश्चापि ॥
In the period of Mars, one may meet harm from the king, fire, thieves, illness, enemies and the like. Fainting, blood troubles, the cutting of a limb and wounds may also come. (Our text is unclear here: the word read as "harm".)
Classical view, not medical advice.
तथा च ।
And: The one born is of poor conduct and has kushtha (skin disease). This is when Venus, the Sun and Saturn are joined.
अपरं च ।
Also: The one born has a wife of poor character, many enemies and few relatives, and is wretched. He has kushtha (skin disease) when the Sun is in…
तथा च ।
And: [Saturn] in the 8th house gives birth to one who tends to be overcome by kushtha (skin disease) and fistula. He is short-lived and fails in all…