NAKSHATRAS AND THEIR IMPACT ON HUMAN LIFE
Nakshatras Just
like the Rashis, the Nakshatras also break up the zodiac into equally spaced
segments. There are 27 Nakshatras, each taking up 13'20". The Nakshatras
are also called Lunar mansions, as the Nakshatra position of the Moon is an
important use of Nakshatras. Each Nakshatra has a symbol, various attributes,
and a planetary ruler. In order to clarify the use of Nakshatras, we will first
explain the major differences between the use of Rashis and Nakshtras.
These are the
27 nakshatras and their dasha lords:
1. Ashwini
2. Bharani
3. Krittika
4. Rohini
5. Mrigashira
6. Ardra
7. Punarvasu
8. Pusya
9. Ashlesha
10. Magha
11. Poorva
Phalguni
12. Uttara
Phalguni
13. Hasta
14. Chitra
15. Swati
16. Vishaka
17. Anuradha
18. Jyestha
19. Moola
20.
Poorvashadha
21.
Uttarashadha
22. Shravana
23. Dhanishta
24. Shatabisha
25.
Poorvabhadrapada
26.
Uttarabhadrapada
27. Revati
For the
purpose of Muhurta, the Brihat Samhita classifies the Nakshatras in some broad
groups that characterize their nature. Each group is favorable for certain
types of events, and these events give you a fairly good picture of the quality
of that group:
Dhruva (fixed) Nakshatras :
The three
Uttaras and Rohini are called Dhruva or Fixed.
To be used for
coronations, expiatory rituals, planting of trees, laying the foundation of
towns, commencement of meritorious deeds, sowing seeds and other permanent
things.
Tikshna/Daruna (dreadful) :
Mula,
Ardra, Jyestha and Ashlesha.
These are good
for success in attacks, incantations, raising of goblins, imprisonment of
others, murder, separation of friends and alliance with kings and the like. So
if you care for raising a goblin, wait until the Moon is in one of those
nakshatras.
Ugra (Fierce) :
The three Purvas
(Purvaphalguni, Purvasadha and Purvabhadrapada), Bharani and Magha.
They are to be
used with success in ruining enemies, destruction, deceit, imprisoning,
poisoning, arson, striking with weapons and murders and the like.
Ksipra (Swift) :
Hasta, Ashwini, and
Pushya (Abhijit too) They are beneficial for trade, sensual sports, education,
decorations (or making ornaments), fine arts, skilled labor (like carpentry,
smithy etc.), medical treatment, journey and the like (taking or giving loan
etc.).
Mrdu (Tender) :
Anuradha, Chitra,
Revati and Mrigasira.
They are used
with advantage in making friends, sexual union, use of garments and ornaments,
performance of auspicious ceremonies (like marriage, Upanayana and Cudakarana)
and singing.
Mrdutikshna/ Sadharana (Tender-Dreadful) :
Krittika and Vishaka.
These yield
mixed results. Cara (Temporary) Shrvana, Dhanistha, Shatabhisa, Punarvasu and
Swati. These are beneficial for emphemoral things.
We
will now elaborate on the details of each Nakshatra. Since there is no one,
complete authentic source on Nakshatras, we have to gather our information from
several sources. Parashara does not mention nakshatras for interpretive
purposes at all.
The Brihat Samhita uses Nakshatras in various
ways related to mundane astrology (part of the Samhita branch of Astrology). In
the Brihat Jataka interpretations are given for the Moon in the various
Nakshatras. Since the Moon rules the mind and emotions, the interpretations
should be read as already being adjusted for the limitation of the Moon's
significations. The full significance of the Nakshatra is greater than that.
Ashwini Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
Ketu
Symbol : horse
HeadDeity :
Ashwini Kumara (horse headed celestial physicians)
Brihat Samhita
rulership : Horse-dealers, commandants, physicians, attendants, horses, horse
riders, merchants, handsome persons and horse-grooms.
Moon in
Ashwini : The person is a lover of show, fine clothes and ornaments. He has an
attractive personality, is handsome and lovely, clever, skilful and
intelligent.
Attributes: By
the influence of this star the native is expected to be equestrian (horse-ride)
or a soldier, also a physician with marvellous power to heal. The after-speak
of physicians excellence or process. It is possible, in the horoscopes of these
physicians it will be seen that the Graha for successful medical practice is
positioned in Ashwini Nakshatra.
From Aswi is
supposed to be derived carriages for animals for transport, everything related
to transport and transport department. The Puranas relate that the two Aswini
Kumaras were born of mother Sanga and father Ravi. The mother held the solar
semen in her nostrils, for otherwise she could not hold it, it is so strong.
They are the twins of Sanga and therefore this Nakshatra is supposed to produce
twins, Mangal in this Nakshatra - specially if the Lagna is in Kumbha and
Mangal in bhatristhan indicates twin brother and sister for the native. Or if
Ravi, Guru or Pitri Karaka or lord of the Bhava signifying father or son in a
similar way is in this Nakshatra then the father or any of the uncles or any of
the children may be one of the twin.
Bharani Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
Shukra (Venus)
Symbol : a
vulvaDeity : Yama (the god of death)
Brihat Samhita
Rulership : Those that feed on blood and flesh, cruel men, those that are
engaged in killing, imprisonment and beating others, low-born persons, and
those who are devoid of courage (character or nobility).
Moon in
Bharani : The person is firm in his resolutions, truthful, healthy, dexterous,
free from grief and happy.
Attributes :
It is possible to have an idea of the nature of Bharani Nakshatra from the
nature of Rahu, Mangal and Yama.
To take Rahu first,1. Rahu gives extravagant
enjoyment of material pleasure and is later on the cause of sorrow,
2. Mangal
gives courage, strength, exaltation and hope,
3. Yama gives
purity, cleanliness, justice and integrity. The sense of restraint is also
Yamas gift; he is the lord of Dharma, a stern disciplinarian, a ruthless expositor
of truth, and a refuge for kings and law-abiding subjects. We should not always confine his
interpretation to his being only the lord of death; he is the great judicature,
the ultimate dispenser of reward and punishment. The story of Yama-Nachiketa is
a particular exposition of the hospitality of Yama, his sense of dharma and
knowledge of it, his superb honesty and great integrity and other divine
virtues. The Nakshatra of which he is the devata (God) is also in consequence
the giver of whatever is good, pure, truthful and honest. The etymological
meaning of Bharani is what deserves to be cultivated and preserved that is
dependence, servitors, retainers or anything by which living is earned, for
example salary.
Krittika Nakshatra
Dasha ruler : Surya (Sun)
Symbol: sharp,
razor like instrumentDeity : Agni (Fire god)
Rulership :
White flowers, Brahmans who maintain and worship the sacred fire daily, those
who know the sacred hymns and sacrificial rules, grammarians, miners, barbers,
Brahmans, potters, priests and astrologers.
Moon in
Krittika : The person has a great appetite, is drawn to improper sexual
relations, is very energetic and will be famous.
Attributes : This is the birth star of
Chandra. Many constellations gather at the tail end of Krithika group. It
extends from Mesa 26'40". The residuary 10'00" degree fall in
Vrishabha. Lord (Adhipati) is Mangal and Shukra. Agni is the great purifier,
the great consumer of and the giver of light, heat and brightness. Agni causes
the fire of life and the drive. It is also the spark of life. Without fire
creation would not exist. Agni is at the base of creation and of the
continuation of existence. It consumes everything. The fire of digestion in the
human system and the external fire for cooking are only different
manifestations of the same principle which is Agni. Agni is the symbol of
brightness and brilliance, all weapons with fire-power. And other things of the
same category come within the range of Krittika group. The fire is considered
as purifier; for it burns away all that is wicked, dark and dull, also all that
is low and sinful and inauspicious in the world. The dross thus blazed away,
only effulgence and light remain. Fire gives the earth its activity and
dynamismand revives it after the spells of cold that periodically inflict
comatose condition of the earth. It is easy enough to deduce from fire the
causal effect of the Krittika group. Mangal is the lord of that part of
Krittika which is in Mesha Rashi and Mangal is like a mass of lightning in
shining splendour. So, the Krittika in Mesa is devastatingly brilliant, the
effulgence being closely associated with also an incendiary character. The
Krittika of Vrishabha Rashi is brilliant but unlike the Krittika of Mesha, not
incendiary. The lord of Vrishabha Rashi is brilliant but unlike the Krittika of
Mesha, not incendiary. The Lord of Vrishabha Rashi is Shukra and Shukra stands
for worship of beauty and for poetry and imagination. He is radiantly white
like snow, the Kunda flower and the Utpal. He is also the encyclopaedic
expounder of all branches of learning. It follows that the Krittika of
Vrishabha is brilliant but the brilliance does not burn, it is soft and sweet,
and benign.The Krittika of Mesha Rashi is doubtless brilliant, it has plenty of
heat which burns. The Krittika of Vrishabha has on the contrary a softened
radiance, a wave of brightness that does not hurt.
Rohini Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
Chandra (Moon)
Symbol : a
cartDeity : Brahma (the Creator)
Rulership :
Observers of vows, merchandises, kings, wealthy persons, Yogis, cartmen, cows,
bulls, aquatic animals, husbandmen, mountains and men in authority.
Moon in Rohini
: One is truthful and pure, holding no secrets, speaks sweetly and
compellingly, of steady mind and heart, and handsome.
Attributes :
The word is derived from Rohan which means to rise or to bring into existence.
It extends in the Vrishabha Rashi from 10'00" degrees to 23'20".
Rohini- group therefore encompasses everything that comes within the range of
creation - beasts, birds, animals etc. It would also connote the process of
growing, begetting, birth, production etc, in brief production, birth and
creation. Rising means process of ascending, that is to say the creative
evolution, the cultivation and the improvement. Mythology describes Rohini the
wife of Chandra. Of all the 27 Stars-all wives of Chandra-Rohini is said to
have been fond of fine dress, cosmetics and decor and was the most beloved of
Chandra. The Rohini (group) is, in the line with this, considered to be the
cause of a taste for fine dress, perfume, and other articles of toilet.
Creation continues to exist mainly on the basis of food; and Rohini is supposed
to be the cause of food. The direct and immediate cause of food is Agni and
Brahma the remote cause. From this point of view the God who gives food, that
is Agni, is the spiritual principle of Rohini (group) Nakshatra and because,
Brahma the remote cause of food is also the Devata of Rohini; the range of
influences of this group runs over the whole gamut of the visible and invisible
animal world.
Mrigashira Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
Mangal (Mars)
Symbol :
deerDeity : Chandra (the Moon)
Rulership :
Fragrant articles, garments, aquatic products, flowers, fruits, gems, foresters
(or forest dwellers), birds, beasts, those who partake in Soma juice (in
sacrifices), musicians, lovers and carriers of letters.Moon in Mrigashira : One
is fickle minded, ingenious, shy, energetic, wealthy and a great epicure.
Attributes :
Mrigashira Nakshatra extends from 23'20" inVrishabha Rashi up to
6'40" in Mithun. The word Mriga represents forests, gardens, asearch, a
seeking to find, to roam about in the forests and a hunter, toseek, to blaze
the trail, a guide, preceptor, an erotic affair, beauty of the countenance with
particular emphasis on the radiant lustre of the face,because of Chandra. To
seek as the primary characteristic of the star, to discover hidden treasures
after the churning of the Sea, the Samudra Manthan of the Hindu Mythology, the
mother, motherly conduct that is to say maternal instincts, self-sacrifice
without hope of requital etc. Chandra is the lord of the mind, so all mental
attitude, good or bad, sympathies and antipathies, patience and impatience, the
fidgetiness and placidity, imagination, the gift of poetry, purity, sweetness
and light, physical and mental aspects, all these come within this star and
when things of sweetness and light of physic as also of the mind, both
derivatives from Chandra, the horoscope of Rabindra Nath comes to mind. His
Janma Lagna was Meena with Chandra there and Guru was in Karkata Rashi. Because
of this yoga Rabindra Nath had something like physical translucence which was
object of admiration all the world over, wherever people met. Also, at the same
time his poetry enthralled the whole world. Chandra is a sub-Graha around the
earth and that is why the influence of Chandra on all that happens in the earth
is so paramount. And again that is why the influence of Chandra on both the
body and mind is simultaneously so very great. Shukra and Chandra both are
female grahas (planets) with the difference that while Chandra is the Lord of
motherhood and maternal instincts, Shukra is the lord of feminine beauty, the
structure of feminine form, the physical excellence of women and all. In the
former, there is elegance and dignity of the female while in the latter, the
physical beauty and the lure of feminine form which leads a male captive,
dominates. Chandra is the lord of marine products and of medicines; that it was
from the sea that Chandra rose. And it is to Chandra that the influences and
causalities have to be traced.
Ardra Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
Rahu
Symbol :
teardrop
Deity : Isa (a
god associated with wind and destruction)
Rulership :
Murderers, animal catchers, liars, adulterers, thieves, rogues, creators of
discord, cruel persons, charmers, sorcerers, those well versed in the art of
raising goblins.
Moon in Ardra
: The person is deceitful and haughty, ungrateful, cruel, mischievous and
vicious.
Attributes :
Ardra nakshatra extends in Mithun from 6'40" to 20'00" The lord of
Ardra is Budha. When Surya enters Ardra, the earth is said to be starting its
menstrual course, that is Ambobachi. Ardra means wet or surcharged with water.
Because the earth is running her menstrual course there are tear drops falling
one after another. From Rudra comes all suffering, persecutions and
oppressions, anger,, ferocity of countenance or hideousness of noise. Rudra is
another name of Shiva, the Five Faced (Panchanana). In knowledge, asceticism,
renunciation, as also in enjoyment, he is the supreme consummation of all
desires. He is a blue-throated one, the wielder of the most tremendous powers,
what could not be attempted, far less achieved by other Gods, when the churned
Ocean at the time of Samudra Manthan exhaled poison Siva achieved quite simply
by holding the exhalation in his throat. On one side he is the symbol of the
most perfect placidity and serenity, on the other hand he is the symbol of all
that is terrible. He holds the great serpent on his head and on his forehead
crescent Chandra with his sweet-soft light. He is at the same time the most
peaceful and also the most terrible. And in all these are to be traced the
intrinsic characteristics of Ardra. Superficially, on the surface of it, Ardra
stands for suffering, hardness, cruelty, murder, prison, theft, adultery etc.
The root characteristic is oppression-in order to purify. All male kidney trouble
and connected urethral disease comes within the jurisdiction of Ardra; so also
uterine diseases of the female. Anthropomorphically it is the skull of
kalapurush and the hair on it.
Punarvasu Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
Guru (Jupiter)
Symbol : a
quiver of arrowsDeity : Aditi (a feminine goddess frequently associated with
infinity and unboundedness)
Rulership :
the truthful, generous, pure (clean), high-born, handsome, intelligent, famous,
the rich, best varieties of cereal, merchants, servants, and artisans.Moon in
Punarvasu : The person will keep his mind away from doing wrong, is happy, good
natured, humble, of dull intellect, sickly, thirsty, and is satisfied with even
a little.
Attributes :
Spread from 20'00" degrees Mithun up to 3'20" Karkata. The word
Punarvasu is derived from Puna+Vasu, which means return, renewal, restoration
or repetition. The 12 Adityas were born of Kashyapa in the womb of Aditi. The
12 Vasus are Indra, Vishnu, Vaga, Twashta, Varun, Aryamana, Pusa, Mitra, Agni,
Parjyanya, Vivaswan and Dinakar. The mother Aditi of whom the Gods are born is
the repository of everything good - truth, generosity, magnanimity, purity,
aristocracy, beauty and renown. It follows that this star is the cause for
these virtues. To start afresh after having
once broken off, to start a new life, to come back from a distant land-all
these are signified by Punarvasu. It stands for freedom from restriction and
limitation, and boundless space. The Gods, the children of Aditi, are basically
and essentially are different from children of Diti, who are demons. The demons
never had a taste of divine nectar and therefore miss the knowledge of
fundamentals, and the fundamentals of creation and mystery. They were engrossed
with or deeply emerged in enjoyment of the externals, the materialistic aspect
of the universe. Gold and sex were the two immediate pursuits, which made them
extroverts. The Gods however, could rip into the deeper texture of things, they
had tasted the divine nectar and become partners in supreme divine bliss and
Punarvasu represents all these.
Pushya Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
Shani (Saturn)
Symbol :
UdderDeity : Jiva (another name for Jupiter)
Rulership :
Barley, wheat, rice, sugarcane, forests, ministers, kings, fisherman and the
like, virtuous men, and those that are engaged in big and small sacrifices.Moon
in Pushya : The person has a calm and settled nature, looks lovely, is well
versed in the shastras, wealthy, religious, and observes religious rites and
ceremonies.
Attributes :
Spread from 3'20" to 16'40" Karkata. The word Pushya etymologically
means to nourish and that again means to preserve, to protect, replenish,
multiply and strengthen.Everything of the very best comes within the scope of
this Star. Enjoyment of wealth and prosperity follows from it. Guru is
described as the great teacher of all creation from amoebae to the Gods and is
the source of all knowledge and wisdom. The mystery of creation is no mystery
to him. He is the eloquent preceptor, the wise minister, pontifex, head of all
religious ceremonies. He takes pleasure in all worshipful ritual. And that is
why the Pusya is composed of these virtues. It has been described as blossoming
and flourishing. It is the mouth of Orien.
Ashlesha Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
Budha (Mercury)
Symbol : a
coiled serpentDeity : Sarpa (a divine snake)Rulership : artificial things,
bulbs, roots, fruits, insects, reptiles, poison, robbers, cereals, all classes
of physicians.
Moon in
Ashlesha : The person cheats, eats all kinds of food, does evil deeds, is wily
and treacherous.
Attributes :
Spread from 16'40" to 30'00" degree Karkata. Chandra is the lord. It
is the birth star of Ketu. Symbol-coiled up snake. It is the nature of a snake
to hide himself, to encircle and entwine, to creep on the chest, to embrace,
and to enjoy or unite surreptitiously. All this is an attribute of Ashlesha
also. The cunningness of the serpent, its devious nature, the burning sensation
of poison and pain along with all consequences that poison connotes are to be
read in the constitution of Ashlesha. The virtues and vices of the serpent are
all in it. Chandra in Ashlesha sicklier with various faults in great intensity.
Whoever would have his or her karmapathi (Lord of the 10th house) or
bhagyapathi (Lord of the 9th house) in this star would run the risk of having
all his or her principal acts in life handicapped, jeopardised or spoiled by
many kinds of danger and obstruction. If the Lagna is in this star, the native
would possibly be of wily disposition. Such people would like to work in secret
and their words would carry the sting of poison.
Magha Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
KetuSymbol : a royal throne roomDeity : the Pitras (one's family ancestors)
Rulership :
People rich in gold (money), and corn, granaries, mountaineers, those who are
devoted to parents or the manes, traders, heroes, carnivorous beings and
women-haters.
Moon in Magha
: The person will have many servants and wealth, enjoys the senses, is devoted
to the devas and ancestors and is very enthusiastic.
Attributes :
Spread from 0'00" degree to 13'20" Simha. The virtues and vices of
the father's family, wealth, glory, beauty, strength and prowess, lustre and
effulgence, superior qualities, sharpness of intellect, nobility, prestige,
replenishment, and increased wisdom, brilliance, capacity and willingness to
donate, ancestors on the paternal side-all these are effected by Magha. In no
star is the position of Ravi so magnificent and dignified. Ravi in
"Ashwini" is brilliant no doubt but the brilliancy is of incendiary
character. It burns everything about it. Surya is then a terrible ball of fire.
But in Magha Ravi is like an emperor, confident and self-assured. If happy and
pleased he is in a mood to make any benediction or gift. When Ravi is in Magha,
Shani gets alarmed and that is natural. For Shani is by character, of a mean disposition, the nature
of a slave, no wonder that mean and lowly Shani cannot brook the beauty and the
dignity of the position of Ravi in Magha. That is why Shani is
"Neecha" and anti-meridional in Ashwini and meanness and wilyness of
Shani increases. If Shani is the lord of 9th and 10th houses and is placed in
the 4th house and associated with Magha, he adversely influences the effects of
the 4th and 10th houses. Magha is the cause of brightness and light. Therefore
old and gloomy Grahas cannot stand it. Magha stands for noble impulses and
incentives, the gift of Magha must always be a noble one. Magha has been
described as glorious one. Anthropomorphically it is the nose of Kalpurusha.
Poorva Phalguni Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
VenusSymbol : a hammockDeity : Bhaga (one of the Adityas, responsible for
conjugal bliss and wealth)
Rulership :
Actors, young women, amiable persons, musicians, artists, commodities, cotton,
salt, honey, oil, and boys.
Moon in Poorva
Phalguni : The person is sweet spoken and is persuasive in speech. He is
agreeable, generous, handsome, majestic, very prone to travel (by foot), and
engaged in honoring and serving the king. You have the Moon in Poorva Phalguni.
Attributes :
Spread from 13'20" to 26'40" Simha. It is also called the
Bhagadaivata Star. All majestic pleasure, prosperity, love, enjoyment and
sensual delight are caused by this Nakshatra. The origin of creation, it
signifies coming into being and development. Its closure means destruction. The
individual in personal life succeeds in mastering the six impulses, specially
the impulse of creativity which also masters death. Therefore, on the one hand
this star symbolises the joy of creation and enjoyment, and on the other hand
signifies desirelessness and asceticism. On the one hand it is the gateway to
creation and its basic seed, on the other hand it aims at renunciation,
dissolution, and a merger in 'Brahma'. Fame and renown are the special features
of this star. Poorva Falguni and Uttara Falguni are symbols of good fortune and
luck. It is the birth star of Guru. Anthropomorphically it is the upper lip of
Kalapurusha.
Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
SunSymbol : a hammockDeity : Aryaman (one of the Adityas)
Rulership :
Kind hearted persons, those pure in conduct, modest, heretics, charitable
persons and the learned, very rich people, and those who are devoted to their
duties, kings.
Moon in Uttara
Phalguni : The person is beautiful and lovely, earns money by his literary
merits, will be happy and an enjoyer of the senses.
Attributes :
Spread from 26'40" Simha to 10'00" degree Kanya. The lords are Ravi
and Budha. Poorva Falguni and Uttara Falguniare pairs. Its attributes are much
the same as those of Poorva Falguni. The only difference is that generosity,
kindness, patronage and aneagerness to help the distressed, to help friends and
intimates andthose who seek help are more pronounced in this star.
Hasta Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
MoonSymbol : a handDeity : Surya
Rulership :
thieves, elephants, those who travel in chariots, elephant drivers, artisans,
commodities, cereals, men learned in Vedas, traders and men of prowess.
Moon in Hasta
: the person is liable to get excited easily and intensely, is bold and
insolent, susceptible to drinking, is heartless and a thief.
Attributes :
Spread from 10'00" to 23'20" Kanya. The 12 names of the sun are: (1)
Arun, (2) Aditya, (3) Tapan, (4) Divakar, (5) Bhaskar, (6) Bhanu, (7) Martanda,
(8) Mihir, (9) Ravi, (10) Bivakar, (11) Sahasramsu and (12) Surya.All the
attributes these names etymologically connote are caused by this star. From the
Surya we derive creativity and creation, and from creation we derive light,
lustre, and strength. Surya is the prime cause of dominion, kingship, power of
immunity and the light that dispels darkness. Budha is the cause of knowledge.
If placed in this star he sheds light all around. Ravi with this Nakshatra enhances
the instinct of dominion and the capacity to rule over others. It brushes up
human intelligence, making it more luminous and makes a man vibrant with life
and light.The symbol is a closed hand or fist. It would follow that this
signifies determination and clenched resolution. To keep everybody within one's
grip, the possessive instinct follows from the nature of this star. The
magician and the pick-pocket are also born under this star - variation from
nobler attributes. Anthropomorphically it is the hand of Kalapurush.
Chitra Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
MarsSymbol : a shining jewelDeity : Tvashtri (the celestrial architect)
Rulership :
persons skilled in making ornaments, jewelry, dyeing, painting, writing,
singing and perfumery, mathematicians, weavers, ophthalmic surgeons and the
king's corn.
Moon in Chitra
: the person wears multi colored clothes and garlands, has beautiful eyes and
limbs.
Attributes :
Spread from 23'20" Kanya to 6'40" Tula Rashi. The lords are Budha and
Shukra. Chitra is very beautiful to look at. Viswakarma is the great artist and
artificer to the Gods, the lord of practical arts and applied aesthetics. The
knowledge and capacity to paint, the gift of narration and well-ordered
conversation. From Chitra is derived the painter, specialist in paints, the
artist, the musician, the skilful surgeon, the imaginative writer, the
specialist in aromatic herbs and dreamer of intricate paterns. The art of
construction, the art of engraving, embroidery, frame-making and everything
that constitutes an artistic complex from fine embroidery to the Tajmahal and
on the other hand industrial engineering and skill and the organisation of
machinery and plants - everything is caused or influenced by Chitra. It is
Anthropomorphically the forehead of kalapurush.
Swati Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
RahuSymbol : a tear dropDeity : Marut (the wind deity)
Rulership :
birds, beasts, horses, traders, grains that cause wind, unsteady friends,
feeble characters, ascetics and connoisseurs of wares.
Moon in Swati
: the person has subdued passions, is a trader, generous at heart, sweet
spoken, and religious in spirit and actions.
Attributes :
Spread from 6'40" to 20'00" Tula. Restlessness disposition or
physical restlessness, inability to stay still at any place, fidgetiness, and
noise comes from the attributes of its deity the wind. It is self-assured and
asserting. The winds (Marut) are the Lords of North-West. There are 49 of them
under 'Pavana'. Of all Gods he is the strongest and most obstinate. From these are
derived the knowledge, the physical internal adjustments of the 5 Winds - Pan,
Apan, Vyan, Udan and Saman. Also from this comes the storms and the whirl-wind,
the concrete disturbance of the atmosphere, A person born under this star is
good at buying and selling, his wealth and property comes and goes quite
easily. He is an independent sort of man, always striving for more
independence. Asceticism is yet another attribute of this star. Diseases of the
wind are to be treated in reference to this . The Wind is the great scavenger,
it sweats the dross and purifies. The winnowing of rice bears comparison to
this.
Vishakha Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
JupiterSymbol : a triumphal gateway decorated with leavesDeity : Shakragni
(king of the deities, and fire deity resp)
Rulership :
trees that bear red blossoms and fruits, sesame, green gram, cotton, black
gram, Bengal gram and men devoted to Indra and Agni.
Moon in
Vishakha : the person is jealous, greedy, has a fair complexion, is clever in
speaking, and in causing quarrels.
Attributes :Spread from 20'00" Tula up to 3'20" Vrischika
Rashi. Another name of this Star is Radha, a compliment to Anuradha, the birth
star of Surya. From this is derived the fulfilment of action, variety of
enterprise, achievement irrespective of the means employed and fearless and
unscrupulous pursuit of self-interest. The only objective is to reach the end
justifying it by any means fair or foul. Real friendship hardly happens. A man
born under this star works at various things but hardly concentrates on any one
of them. To spread about and to dissipate is another attribute of this star.
The native of this star aims at success and is pleased with it when it happens,
nothing else matters. Among other attributes may be mentioned obedience to
religious injunctions, quickness of the uptake, and also loss and disaster from
enemies , sometimes even death or lunacy.
Anuradha Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
SaturnSymbol : a triumphal gateway decorated with leavesDeity : Mitra (deity
for friendship and partnership, one of the Adityas)
Rulership :
men of prowess, heads of corporations, friends of the virtuous, lovers of
assemblies, tourists (or lovers of carriages), all honest persons of the world,
and all things that grow in autumn
Moon in
Anuradha : the person is wealthy and lives in a foreign country, tends to
travel or wander around and cannot bear hunger.
Attributes :
Spread from 3'20" to 16'40" Vrischika Rashi. Vishakha and Anuradha
are complimentary to each other. From Anuradha is derived friendship, love,
affection and other tender features of a person's character. From Vishakha is
considered the ultimate objective, while from Anuradha is indicated the
'action'. The difference between Vishakha and Anuradha is that while the
Vishakha-native forgets the benefits derived and also the persons who helped
attain success, but the Anuradha-native retains a soft feeling about them and
he keeps his friendship intact and does not forget the benefits. The
Anuradha-native's mind is always alive and receptive to all feelings and
gestures of friendship and love. He is like the sentinel always mounting guard
over emotions, but lacking the hardness or toughness of the official sentinel.
Jyestha Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
MercurySymbol : a protective talismanDeity : Indra, (the king of the gods)
Rulership :
great battle heroes, those who are noted for pedigree, wealth and fame,
thieves, kings who are intent on conquests and commandants.
Moon in
Jyestha : the person has few friends, is content, lives a virtuous life, but
easily gets angry.
Attributes
:Spread from 16'40" up to 30'00" degree Vrischika Rashi, Lord is
Mangal, the deity is Indra, equivalent to Ravi, the King of the firmament.
Indra is the great lord, the mighty warrior and a hero among heroes by
tradition and in the plenitude of power he reigns supreme. He is the first
among courtesans. When this star is unfavourable it causes sorrow and poverty.
Anthropomorphically it is the middle finger and Neck of Kalapurush.
Moola Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
KetuSymbol : a bunch of roots tied togetherDeity : Rakshasa (the deity of
dissolution)
Rulership :
medicines, physicians, leaders of groups, those who deal in flowers, roots and
fruits, seeds, exceedingly wealthy persons and those who live only on fruits
and roots.
Moon in Moola
: the person has pride, is respectable, wealthy, happy, not mischievous, fixed
in mind, and enjoys the senses.
Attributes : Spread from 0'00" to 13'20" Dhanu Rashi, the Lord
is Jupiter (Guru). It also means the 'opposite' or 'reverse'. Moola is not one
of the good stars which is evident from the fact that the deity is Alakshmi
i.e. God of ill luck. Moola signifies roots, that is to say, everything of a
basic nature. Its motion is finite and limited. It does not go beyond its
narrow orbit. Old servant, pedlar of seeds, physician administering herbal seed
remedies - every such thing is determined from this star. The Moola native
looks into scientific, literary, philosophic and other basic subjects. Mortgage
and Mortgaged property are governed by this star and its horizon is not rural
but urban.
Poorvashadha Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
VenusSymbol : a winnowing basketDeity : Varuna (water deity)
Rulership :
people who are tenderhearted, navigators, fisherman, aquatic animals, truthful,
pure and wealthy, constructor of bridges, those who live by the water, aquatic
flowers and fruits.
Moon in
Poorvashadha : one has an agreeable wife giving comforts and happiness. One, is
honorable and a loyal friend. Your Lagna is in Poorvashadha.
Attributes :
Spread from 13'20" up to 26'40" Dhanu Rashi. Lord is Guru, the deity
is "Varun' (lord of the Waters), symbol a 'hand fan'. Its attributes are
extensiveness like that of the waters, concealment, protection of the
dependant, firmness in danger, kindness, forgiving nature, power of endurance,
will to win, biding time for opportunities for victory, declaration of war, the
courage never to submit or yield, travel by water, cold things, marine life,
fish or anything concerning fish trade, bridge-making, fisherman's occupation,
the watery part of the human system, the watery diseases like Brights' disease,
kidney trouble, things that float on waters including boats, ships and other
vessels, mist i.e. barges, all these things come within the purview of this
star.According to some, the deity of 'Poorvashadha' is 'Daksha' the son of
Prajapati. He was the father of 'Sati', he was the most powerful among Gods but
having incurred the displeasure of Shiva he was beheaded and had a goat's head
in place of his own. From this it is possible to ascribe attributes like truth,
desire and other qualities of Puru, Kuru, Pururaba and others to this star.
Uttarashadha Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
SunSymbol : the tusk of an elephantDeity : the ten Visvadevas (sons of Dharma
and goddess Vishva)
Rulership :
Elephant drivers, wrestlers, elephants, horses, devotees of gods, immovable
things like trees, warriors, persons enjoying pleasures, and men of valor.
Moon in
Uttarashadha : the person is gentle, humble, obedient, religious, has many
friends, is grateful and beautiful.
Attributes :
Spread from 26'40" Dhanu to 10'00" of Makara. Lord is Guru and Shani.
The derivatives from Uttarashadha are closely allied to those of Poorbashadha.
The points of difference are as follows. Poorbashadha spreads out, it is
concerned with extensiveness. Uttarashadha is introspective and penetrative and
is concerned with intensiveness, the results of the latter being more permanent
than the former (Poorbashadha). The deity who preserves this world and makes
for its welfare is called 'ganadevata'or Vishwadevatas. There are ten
ganadevatas Basu, Satya, Kratu, Daksha, Kala, Kama, Dhriti, Kuru, Pururaba,
Madraba. All their attributes are in this star. The warrior, the wrestler, the
painter, the artist, the magician, the well-dressed man, the happy and
successful men are influenced by this star. A special characteristic of it is
that it causes a person to be admired and socially applauded. Another
characteristic of it is is that under the influence of this star the native
falls in love with an unmarried girl. Bhishma of the Mahabharata was one of the
8 Basus; so under this star one possesses self-control, restraint, endurance
and firm character. There are special rituals for the worship of ganadevatas,
which are more or less of specialised nature. The juice of Soma plant plays a
part in 'yagna' and worship.
Shravana Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
MoonSymbol : three footstepsDeity : Govinda (the preserver of the universe)
Rulership :
jugglers, the ever-active, the efficient, the energetic, the righteous,
devotees of Lord Vishnu and the truthful.
Moon in
Shravana : the person is prosperous and fortunate, versed in the Vedas, has a
liberal minded wife, is wealthy and well known.
Attributes :
Spread after 10'00" degree up to 23'20" in Makar. The Lord is Shani
It is the birth star of Saraswati. From this is derived light-rays, lion,
beasts, horse etc. . "hari" means "to take away". From Shravana
is derived the art of hearing and education and audible education. As the birth
star of Saraswati it signifies and bestows scholarship, educational
proficiency, respect for the shastras, knowledge etc. The eminent men in the
field of education and knowledge, the man who is listened to by others with
respect is influenced by this star. It also causes the disease of the urinatory
channel.
Dhanishta Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
MarsSymbol : a musical drumDeity : the Vasus (8 deities associated with wealth
and beneficial qualities)
Rulership :
men without pride, eunuchs, fast friends, men who are hated by women,
charitable persons, the very wealthy, peaceful (self controlled) persons.
Moon in
Dhanishta : the person is charitable, wealthy, heroic, fond of song, and
desirous to make money.
Attributes :
Spread from 23'20" in Makar up to 6'40" in Kumbha. Because Vasu is
the deity of this star - it is the giver of wealth, precious stone, valuable
articles, gold, opulence etc. Asthavasu derives from Ganga. The virtues of
these gods are associated with this star. Persons born under this star are
hostile to women, because they lack adequate sexual power. If Shani is the lord
of the 7th house and also in this star - any other Graha in the 7th house and
associated with this star will also do - the native will be sexually weak. It
has to be noted that Shani himself is an eunuch. The native of the Star seldom
marries or marriage is difficult for him; if married conjugal relation is
seldom happy.Anthropomorphically this is the back of Kalapurush.
Shatabisha Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
RahuSymbol : an empty circleDeity : Varuna (the deity for cosmic and
terrestrial waters)
Rulership :
snarers, anglers, aquatic products, dealers in fish etc., boar hunters, washer
men, distillers and fowlers.
Moon in
Shatabisha : one is truthful and speaks frankly, can be vicious, crushes his
enemies, is daring and does not like to be a subordinate.
Attributes :
Spread from 6'40" up to 20'00" in Kumbha. Lord is Shani. The Ocean,
rivers, lakes etc. are derived from this star and it signifies aquatic marine
life. It concerns boats, concealment, the veil, and to hide beneath the veil,
covering, armour, places to hide things, failures, no-easy success, sorrow,
death, restraint, idleness, peevishness, cynicism and a mania for excessive
cleanliness. Diseases indicated by this star are dropsy, rheumatism and heart
disease.
Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra
Dasha ruler : JupiterSymbol : the front part
of a funeral cotDeity : Ajaikapada (another form of Rudra?)
Rulership :
thieves, cowherds, murderous persons, niggards and those engaged in despicable
and roguish activities, those who are devoid of virtuous or religious
observances and those that are clever in single combat.
Moon in
Poorvabhadrapada : the person will easily think of negative outcomes, suffer
grief, be under the control of the spouse, be wealthy, clever,
uncharitable.
Attributes :
Spread from 20'00" in Kumbha up to 3'20" in Me en. Lords are Shani
and Guru. It causes burns, punishes by fire, causes pain, burns things to
ashes, uses words that burn, conduct that blisters, use of harsh words, evil
disposition, cruelty, greediness, restlessness, feeling of despair and
unsatisfied ambition, to burn by slow degrees, sudden excess of anger etc.
Anthropomorphically this is the side of the body of Kalapurush.
Uttarabhadrapada Nakshatra
Dasha ruler : SaturnSymbol : the back part of
a funeral cotDeity : Ahirbudhnya (the "serpent of the deep")
Rulership :
Brahmanas, those that are engaged in sacrifices, charity and penance, very
wealthy persons, recluses, heretics, monarchs and valuable corn.
Moon in
Uttarabhadrapada : the person is an eloquent speaker, happy, blessed with a lot
of offspring, victorious over enemies, and religious.
Attributes :
Spread from 3'20" up to 16'40" in Meena. Lord is Guru. The Star is
adorned with a serpent-like symbol. It looks like rice, its properties and
attributes are like those of Ardra, some attributes of Purvabhadrapada also are
found. Purvabhadrapada shows signs of contrition and atonement while
Uttarbhadrapada shows restrain. From these are to be calculated long distance
journeys, renunciation of worldly possessions and mendicancy etc. On the other
hand knowledge, learning, good counsel, personality - these also come within
the purview of this star. Anthropomorphically this is the sole of the feet of
Kalapurusha.
Revati Nakshatra
Dasha ruler :
MercurySymbol : a drum used to mark timeDeity : Pushan (a deity responsible for
nurturing and safe travel)
Rulership :
aquatic products, fruits and flowers, salt, gems, conch shell, pearls, lotuses,
perfumes, flowers, traders and sailors (or helmsmen).
Moon in Revati
: the person has well developed limbs, looks lovely and graceful, is a hero,
pure and wealthy.
Attributes : Spread from 16'40" up to
30'00" degree in Meena Rashi. Lord is Guru. Pushan is the keeper of Cows
of the Gods; this causes Cow keeping and animal husbandry, protection and
nourishing of dependants, foster-father etc. Pusha means the cherishing of
protected people, nourishment, excellence, increase etc., material enjoyment,
wealth, prosperity, superfluity, being fat - these are the attributes of
Revati. Another attribute is that the native of this star advances by leaps and
bounds. This is the birth star of Shani. Anthropomorphically this is the cavity
of the abdomen, groins of Kalapurusha.
