551- 553. The Moon in a Navamsa of Mercury: Now the effects of the (planetary aspects on the) Moon in Navamsas of Mercury.
(a) If the Moon is in a Navamsa of Mercury (i.e. Gemini or Virgo Navamsa) with the aspect of Mercury, the subject will be an expert craftsman and be a poet.
(b) If by Venus, one will not have any virtues, will have knowledge of music and be a very impressive speaker.
(c) If by Jupiter, one will be a king’s minister, rich of virtues, famous and beautiful.
(d) If by Mars, one will be a thief, will gain in litigations and be fierce in appearance.
(e) If by Saturn, one will be disposed to comment on the meanings of scriptures, be learned and a craftsman.
(f) If by the Sun, he will be an expert dancer and famous.
Thus (end the effects of planetary aspects on) the Moon in Mercury’s Navamsas.
Notes: (D “Natadharam” vide sloka 553 should read as “Natavaram” which indicates an expert dancer.