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Encyclopedia of Vedic Astrology: Oasa Systems
In Brihat Samhita it is stated in detail regarding the complexion due to elements of each of the seven planets: The complexion discernible in-shining teeth, skin, nails and hairs of the body and of the head will be attended with prosperity; it is caused by the element of earth; it makes the person happy, rich and virtuous." "The complexion which is glossy, white, clear, green and agreeable to look at is caused by the element of water; it will make all creatures possessing it happy and suocessful in all their attempts and will produce wealth, comfort, luxury and prosperity," "The complexion which is fearful, unbearable, of the colour of the lotus, gold or fire, and indicating strength, power and valour, is caused by element of fire, and it brings suocess to a person and enables him to gain his desired object." "The complexion, which is dirty, not glossy black, has bad smell. It is caused by the element of air; it will cause to the person death or imprisonment, disease, ruin and loss of wealth." "The complexion which is of the colour of crystal, noble, clear and indicating wealth and generosity, is caused by the element of ether; it gives a person all that he desires." Now, suppose the Period to be that of Mars; his element is fire; the complexion caused by the elementary principle of fire described above will be the complexion of a person in the Period of Mars and so for the other planets. Again, the property of earth is smell, discernible by the nose; that of water is taste discernible by the tongue; that of fire or light is shape or appearance discernible by the eyes; that of air is touch discernible by the body; and that of akas is sound discernible by the ears. Suppose the Period to be that of Venus; his element is water; the quality belonging to water is taste discernible by the tongue. Therefore, in the Period of Venus, the person will eat juicy meals according to his desire, In the Period of Jupiter (akas-sound), the person's speech will be Sweet and agreeable to the ear; In the period of Mercury (earth-smell), the person's body will be with an agreeable odour; In that of Mars (fire-shape), he will be of an agreeable appearance; and