The 27 Nakshatras

The nakshatras are one of the oldest references we have to astrology from the Rig Veda, dating back about 5,000 years ago. The Vedas are the religious scriptures of the great seers and sages of India. The nakshatras are like the odiacal signs but more specific. Their meanings are derived from the constellations, fi!ed stars and the mythology behind these portions in the sky. They are rich in meaning and have ruling deities that reveal the stories or myths that bring to life the symbology referred to in our own lives. The nakshatras are divisions of "# degrees $0 minutes starting from ero %ries and ending at #0 degrees of &isces, "#.$0 divided into the "$ signs is $'. The nakshatras are referred to as the lunar mansions because the (oon moves appro!imately "#.$0 per day, therefore, resides in one nakshatra per day. The personal planet in which the nakshatra resides will reveal deep information about the individual in relation to the meanings of the houses )area of life*, and what houses the planet rules. +or e!ample, the planet that rules the 'th house )indicating a person,s spouse*, will reveal detailed information about the spouse by the description of that nakshatra. If %ries is the sign of the 'th house, then (ars, the ruler of %ries )the nakshatra where (ars resides* will describe the spouse. If (ars is in the nakshatra (agha, the spouse would have all the kingly -ualities of (agha. Ashwini "the horse woman" 0.00 to 13.20 Aries Symbol horses head Deity Ashwini Kumaras the horse headed twins who, as physicians to the ods, per!orm medical miracles Stars "l Sharatan, the horn o! the #am. $ts %ualities are &iolent, outspo'en, and bra(en )ytholo y San*na is the name o! the oddess who dis uised hersel! as a horse and !led !rom her husband because he betrayed her. +e cau ht up with her, and their o!!sprin produced the Ashwini Kumaras, the horse,headed twins. "ach day the twins brin the dawn as their chariot speeds throu h the s'y $ndications -he "star o! transport," they are pioneers, e.plorers, always ready to try somethin new. -hey ha&e (eal, and a (est !or li!e. +eroic and &ery coura eous, some will want to *oin the armed !orces. -heir restless and impatient nature has them rushin o!! %uic'ly without plannin ahead. Speed, not e!!iciency, is their pre!erence. -heir speech may be %uic' and haltin , possibly stutterin , !or the words cant match the speed o! their thou hts. -hey are the true trailbla(ers, headstron and stubborn. As the symbol !or new be innin s, they can represent a baby who oes a!ter what it wants, not considerin the incon&eniences to others. -hey can be childish, irresponsible and inconsiderate. Ashwini rules all !orms o! transportation and !ast tra&el. -hey are probably 'nown !or ettin speedin tic'ets. +ealers per!ormin miracle healin s are one o! Ashwinis i!ts. Bharani "the bearer o! new li!e" 13.20 to 2/.00 Aries Symbol yoni, the !emale or an !or reproduction Deity 1ama, od o! death, or Dharma Stars A binary star in the le!t !oot o! Andromenda, Almach i&es honor and artistic ability. )en'ar, placed in the *aw o! the whale indicates dis race, trouble with le acies, and dishonor.

)ytholo y -his part o! the s'y was called Apabharani, which means "the waters that carry thin s away". -his re!ers to all the souls that will transit here when they die. 1ama is li'e 2luto and leads the dead to the other world. 1ama was the !irst man sent to earth and the !irst man to die $ndications 3onsidered the "star o! restraint," this is a di!!icult na'shatra. $t denotes stru les and obstacles that result in personal brea'throu hs. $t is symbolic o! the birthin process where one has rown out o! the present conditions and must o throu h the pain o! a new birth to create a new li!e. $t is about personal trans!ormation. Since 1ama was the !irst to come to earth, and the !irst to die, they may be the !irst to try or do thin s. Social re!ormers, acti&ists and philosophers are prominent here. -here is a tendency towards *ealousy or bein pla ued by the *ealousy o! others. 4ecause the womb is so con!inin , in the end there is a !eelin o! restriction or con!inement !or these indi&iduals. -hey !eel oppressed by others, lar e roups and restricti&e laws imposed by the o&ernment. $t can also re!er to those who in!lict oppression on others. +ere is the mystery o! li!e and death. -hey may be attracted to a position such as an 54617 physician or a mortician. -hey can be !anatical and intolerant o! others who ha&e di!!erent opinions. -hey are e.cessi&e and indul ent se.ually. -heir inner stru les can become a spiritual trans!ormation leadin to enli htenment. Krittika "the one who cuts" 2/.00 to 10.00 -aurus Symbol a 'ni!e, or a ra(or Deity A ni, od o! !ire Stars -he 2leiades, 8-he "9eepin Sisters": Alceyone one o! the si. 2leiades, is the star o! sorrow, success and prominence. Al ol is one o! the most &iolent e&il stars, which deals with decapitation or symbolically loosin your head. )ytholo y Kartti'eya, a power!ul warrior, was born in the 2leiades and nursed by the si. sisters who were !alsely accused o! in!idelity. $ndications -he "star o! !ire" is sharp, piercin and penetratin . 2eople with this na'shatra ha&e a cuttin wit and can be sarcastic and critical. -hey are proud, ambitious and determined. -hey are passionate crusaders. As the nursemaids nurtured and protected Kartti'eya, there is a protecti&e in!luence, and they seem to adopt and care !or children not their own. -heir need to protect is where the warrior comes out. -hey are stubborn, a ressi&e and can be &ery an ry. -his na'shatra rules war, battles, and disputes. Since A ni is the rulin deity, these people ha&e !ast metabolisms and ood di estion, and are usually ood coo's. -hey ha&e !re%uent ups and downs in li!e. -heir passions can lead them to illicit se.ual a!!airs, as the 2leiades were !alsely accused. -hey are bi er than li!e and can rise to a place o! !ame and prominence. Rohini "the red one" 10.00 to 23.20 -aurus Symbol cart or a chariot, temple, banyan tree Deity 4rahma, or 2ra*apati, the creator Stars -here are !i&e stars o! the head o! the 4ull 8the +yades:. Aldebaran is the red eye o! the bull. -his star i&es enthusiasm, intelli ence, elo%uence, and public honors, but there can be sic'ness and &iolence. )ytholo y 5! the 2; dau hters, #ohini was the )oons 8Soma: !a&orite wi!e. +e spent more time in this na'shatra, because o! her beauty and seducti&e %ualities. -he others sisters became *ealous and the !ather 82ra*apati: cast a spell on Soma, where he becomes ill each month but reco&ers. -his is why the )oon wa.es and wanes each month. $ndications -he "star o! ascent," the myth implies the su!!erin our intense desires may brin , !or the )oon could not help his desire !or #ohini. -his is a passionate, se.ually seducti&e na'shatra. -hese people are &ery attracti&e, allurin , and beauti!ul. -hey lo&e

lu.ury, art, music and all the !iner thin s li!e has to o!!er. -hey are e.tremely materialistic and !rown on those who dont measure up to their taste and hi h culture. -hey can be spoiled, !or nothin e&er seems to be ood enou h !or their hi h standards. -hey can be e.tremely critical o! others, loo'in down at their seemin low class. As the myth implies, they can be o&er se.ed, and use se. to et what they want. -hey can be &ery artistic and ha&e an appreciation !or beauty and the !ine arts. -his is a rowth,oriented na'shatra, rulin crops and !ertility. -his implies they can rise to the top and achie&e their desires. Also there is !ertility !or procreation, meanin they ha&e children. -his na'shatra i&es wealth, but they must harness their worldly materialistic desires. Mrigashira "head o! a deer" 23.20 -aurus to /.00 6emini Symbol deers head 8Antelope: Deity Soma, the )oon od 83handra: Stars 5rion, a roup o! three stars that represent the head o! the hunter in the s'y. 4ellatri. is on the le!t shoulder o! 5rin means "!emale warrior" i&es military honors. )ytholo y 5rion was the s'y od 2ra*apati the world ma'er. +e became obsessed with his beauti!ul dau hter #ohini and chased her thou h this part o! the s'y, chan in !orms !or swi!tness. 5ne o! the !orms was the antelope. -o sa&e #ohini, Shi&a shot an arrow throu h 2ra*apati sendin him crashin down to earth, destroyin the oneness o! the <ni&erse. $ndications= -his is re!erred to as the "star o! searchin ". -hese indi&iduals are constantly searchin or loo'in !or somethin . -hey are restless, ner&ous types always tra&elin . -hey are collectors loo'in !or one more piece to add to their collections. -hey lo&e to shop and !ine that special deal, and the shoppin or searchin ne&er ends. >i'e the deer they are entle, peace!ul, tender and ha&e lar e so!t doe li'e eyes. -hey are see'ers and are power!ul in&esti ators and researchers. +i hly intelli ent their %uest will e&entually ta'e them to spiritual dimensions o! their soul. -here is a sensual pro&ocati&e side that can lead to incestuous relationships as the myth su ests. -he !un is in the chase or the *ourney not the destination, !or then the trill is o&er. -hey are 'nown !or ha&in beauti!ul children. Ardra, "the moist one" /.00 to 20.00 6emini Symbol teardrop, diamond, a human head Deity #udra the storm od, "the howler" and od o! destruction, another !orm o! Shi&a. Stars 4etel euse is situated on the shoulder o! 5rion. A star o! power, it i&es an acti&e mind, with ups and downs in career, and marital wealth and honors. )ytholo y #udra the destroyer is a !orm o! Shi&a who brou ht down 2ra*apati 85rion: to sa&e #ohini !rom the se.ual &iolation o! the dau hter. -his destroyed the unity o! the cosmos. $ndications -here is sadness as the symbol o! the teardrop su ests. -here is a &ery destructi&e %uality here, but the destruction is necessary to sa&e race !or the !uture. -hey create destruction and ha&oc where&er they o, sometimes e&en destroyin themsel&es. -his is the place o! the dar' ni ht o! the soul, !or there is a new dawn or new be innin a!ter the seemin tra edy. A!ter the worse storms comes the beauti!ul sunny day, !or the !ollowin na'shatra 82urnar&asu: means "return o! the li ht." -he rain the storm clouds produce brin s rowth and !ertileness. -hese indi&iduals are ood at creatin thin s out o! destruction. -hey li'e to reno&ate old discarded thin s. -his can re!er to !i.in up old houses or cars. -hey do ha&e a lust !or power and material thin s, and can appear cold and calculatin . -heir &iolent temperament causes many tears and depression, which can lead to their early destruction and death. -hey need to de&elop a sense o! ratitude and appreciation !or this will heal many wounds. -heir real satis!action comes as they o&ercome their hardships, and the truth and reali(ation that comes throu h their su!!erin .

Punarvasu "return o! the li ht" 20.00 6emini to 3.20 3ancer Symbol bow and %ui&er 8case that contains the arrows: Deity Aditi, the mother o! the ods, she is boundless, &ast and limitless, oddess o! abundance Stars 3astor and 2ollu. the 6emini twins? the !ull meanin is "the two who i&e bac' the ood." 3astor was the mortal twin 'nown !or his s'ill in horsemanship. -his star su ests intellect, sudden !ame and honor, sometimes !ollowed by sudden loss. 2ollu. the immortal twin is 'nown !or his s'ill in bo.in . -his star i&es a coura eous nature but cold and heartless. )ytholo y $ndications -his is re!erred to as the "Star o! #enewal". A!ter the blea' storms o! Ardra the li ht appears a ain. -hose with this na'shata ha&e the ability to bounce bac' a ain, !or they ha&e deep limitless inner resources, and no boundaries as to what they can accomplish. -hey are deeply philosophical, inspirational, and spiritual with a true enuine understandin , which i&es them their wisdom. -here hardly seems to be a shadow side. -hey are li'able, and charmin . 4ecause o! their !or i&in ways, others seem to !or i&e them easily. -hey lo&e to tra&el, but *ust as the arrow is returned to the %ui&er so must these nati&es ha&e a home base with !amily to return. -here is a de!inite theme o! return and renewal. As they i&e bac' to the world their prosperity doubles. -his is a &ery prosperous na'shatra. -hey dont ha&e the need !or a lot, they are content with little. Pushya "to nourish" 3.20 to 1/.00 3ancer Symbol cows utter 8mil' producin :, the lotus, an arrow and a circle Deity 4rihaspati, or @upiter the priest o! the ods Stars -hree stars in the constellation o! 3ancer, 7orth and South Asellis re!er to i&in care and nourishment. )ytholo y 4rihaspati is the uru or teacher o! the ods and is lord o! speech and prayer. Shi&a made 4rihaspati into the planet @upiter. 4rihhaspati had his wi!e -ara stolen by Soma, and she bore a child !rom this a!!air 84udha:. 4rihaspati was ta'en by the charm o! this child and raised it as his own. $ndications -hose who ha&e this na'shatra are &ery reli ious, but usually in a con&entional way. -here is a helpin , carin nature. -hey are &ery wealthy, abundant, sometimes to the point o! opulence. -hey ha&e close nit !amilies. Since they are so hi h minded they come to belie&e they 'now it all, and can be &ery arro ant as to their orthodo. belie!s. -hey belie&e they 'now all the rules, and they must ma'e sure others !ollow their laws. -hey can be smu and belie&e they are the only ones who are ri ht and the whole world is wron , o! course this indicates insecurity. -he nourishment and abundance principle can create o&erwei ht problems. -hey are philosophers, and spiritual with boundless de&otion. -hey want to share their inner wealth, so they are !re%uently teachers, preachers and pro!essors Ashlesha Athe embracer" 1/.00 to 30.00 3ancer Symbol serpent, a curled up or coiled sna'e Deity Sarpas, or the 7a as, dei!ied sna'es Stars -he rin o! stars that !orm the head o! the +ydra 8a serpent li'e creature: Acubens situated on the southern claw o! the crab, is ood !or writin , study o! astrolo y and public a!!airs )ytholo y -he serpent is the symbol o! reat wisdom, !ound in the occult sciences such as astrolo y or psycholo y. -he sna'e has been re!erred to as the 'undalini ener y that rises throu h the spine in brin in spiritual enli htenment and ma ical powers.

$ndications -hese are penetratin and intense indi&iduals, with hypnotic eyes. -hey can hypnoti(e you with their lare and presence. $t has been re!erred to as the "3lin in Star", implyin they can s%uee(e the li!e out o! you. -hey are pro!ound and !ull o! wisdom, but ha&e been 'now to use it to the contrary, li'e blac' ma ic. -hey can be snea'y, cra!ty, de&ious liars. -hey attac' when you lest e.pect it, are cold blooded, and dan erous. -he end result is their con&incin ways turn on them and they su!!er the conse%uences o! poisonin themsel&es. -hey cannot tolerate any criticism or humiliation. -hey are e.tremely se.ual and may use it to manipulate and control others. 9hen they become so distrust!ul, !ear!ul and hurt they learn to turn their manipulati&e ener y to di&ine wisdom and use their ma ic to achie&e enli htenment. -here can be interest in poisons in terms o! medicines that heals. Magha "the reat one" 0.00 to 13. 20 >eo Symbol royal throne Deity 2itris, !amily ancestors, "-he Bathers" Stars #e ulus, the heart o! the lion, i&es !ame, lo!ty bi ideals, with a thirst !or power. )ytholo y -his is the constellation belie&ed to be the where our ancestors dwell and await their opportunity to reincarnate bac' with their !amilies on earth. $ndications -hey are noble and eminent persons with leadership abilities. $n this na'shatra 'in s or presidents are born, or simply those who rule or ta'e char e. -here is a dri&e !or power and wealth. -hey are traditional with stron &alues and stron ambitions leadin to restlessness. -hey are attached to their herita e and ancestry, and will usually see' out their !amily tree or ori ins. 9orldly power and a need !or reco nition can obsess them. -hey ha&e a enerous heart, and deep loyalty with possible arro ance and e otism. "litism and class, consciousness can ma'e them %uite snobby. -here is a sense o! emptiness that dri&es them towards enli htenment. Purva Phalguni "the !ormer reddish one" 13.20 to 2/.00 >eo Symbol bed 8the !ront le s:, hammoc', !i tree Deity 4ha a od o! bliss 8marital: and prosperity Stars Cosma, located in the bac' o! the >ion, is a star o! e otism and sel!,indul ence )ytholo y -he 2hal unis are the "marria e mansions". 9here the power o! lo&e and attraction start with #ohini , here it results in the settlin down in marria e. 4ha a protects marital happiness and bestows !amily inheritance. >ord Shi&a started his marria e precession under this star. $ndications -his na'shatra implies by the bed or hammoc' it is a time o! rest and rela.ation. -hese indi&iduals are usually care!ree, ne&er worry and rely on their luc'. -hey are attracti&e, sensual, and a!!ectionate. -hey are &ery social, with the ability to in!luence others, with their communicati&e s'ills. Social e&ents and parties are their !a&orite acti&ity. -his has been called the party na'shatra. -hey are 'ind, enerous, and loyal, and are seldom alone. -hey are usually married or in a lon term relationship. -heir *oyousness can lead to e.cesses, oin to the e.tremes. -hey are &ery se.ual and passionate. -hey ha&e robust health. -hey may be la(y and indul ent, lendin to &anity and narcissism. -hey can be &ery artistic and o!ten e.press themsel&es throu h music and dance. -here is o!ten a substantial !amily inheritance. Uttara Phalguni "the later reddish one" 2/.00 >eo to 10.00 Dir o Symbol bed 8!our le s:, or hammoc' Deity Aryaman, one o! the Adityas, rules patrona e, 'indness, and !a&ors. 4ha a and Aryaman are in&o'ed to ether

Stars Denebola, situated in the >ions tail, %uic' mind, noble, enerous, with hi h honors, but has an association with people with bad reputations. )ytholo y Aryaman o&erns marria e contracts, and protects !amily inheritance. Shi&a and Sha'ti were married under this asterism. $ndications Briendship is important to these help!ul, 'ind indi&iduals. -hey are happiest when married. #elationships and !amily unity are important. -he meanin s o! 2ur&a 2hal uni apply here as well, *ust a little subdued. $t is called the "Star o! 2atrona e" !or their lo&e o! humanity and carin sincere nature. -hey want to alle&iate the su!!erin in society. 4asically the 2hal unis are 'nown to ha&e a happy marria e. 4ut, since this na'shatra cannot stand to be alone, they may settle !or anybody, and become in&ol&ed in a co,dependent relationship, leadin to resentments and marria e problems. -hey are coura eous and ood with people, leadin them into power!ul positions. -here is a tendency to be controllin and &ery stubborn. Hasta "the hand" 10.00 to 23.20 Dir o Symbol hand, or !ist Deity Sa&itri or Surya, the Sun Stars -here are !i&e stars representin the !i&e !in ers on the hand. Al orab is a double star situated in 3or&us on the ri ht win o! the crow. -his star brin s business success, charm, but e&entual !all !rom !a&or. )ytholo y Sa&itar, the Sun 6od has the ability to mani!est what we are see'in and place it in our hands. +e i&es li!e, and assists in childbirth. Sa&itar is " olden handed" e&erythin he touches turns to li ht. $ndications -he hand symboli(es s'ill with the hands, as in cra!tsmanship and the arts. -hey may use their hands !or healin , possibly as a doctor or massa e therapist. -hey can be a comedian with their reat cle&er wit, and ood sense o! humor. -hey are entertainin and ood spea'ers. -heir early li!e may be pla ued by hardships restraints and possible impediments. -he !ist indicates an ability to rasp ideas, and hold on to thin s material or spiritual. Sometimes it is hard !or them to let o. -he cra!ty hand can indicate a thie!, as well as a pic'poc'et, !or they may be pla ued by po&erty or lac' o! success, until they !ocus on the spiritual path. -here is an innate desire to be help!ul and ser&e, as in a counselin pro!ession. -hey are hi hly intelli ent, attracted to mysticism, possibly palmistry bein their specialty. 3hitra= "the bri ht one" 23.20 Dir o to /.00 >ibra Symbol bri ht *ewel, or pearl Deity -&ashtar or Dish&a'arma the celestial architect Stars Spica, the bri ht star in the wheat ear o! Dir o, this is one o! the most auspicious stars o! all denotin success, riches, and a lo&e o! the sciences and arts. )ytholo y -a&ashtar is the celestial architect that can shape how humanity will see the world. +e creates the <ni&erse by blowin the creatures into e.istence, !annin them with his win s. +e is the master o! maya and ma ic, and represents re enerati&e power and lon e&ity. $ndications -his is the "star o! opportunity". -hese indi&iduals posses charisma, personal charm, and can be !lashy and lamorous. -hey lo&e bri ht colors and usually ha&e &ery beauti!ul eyes with well,proportioned bodies. -his is one o! the most mystical na'shatras o! all. -hey ha&e deep spiritual depth and with sudden !lashes o! insi ht. -hey are wonder!ul con&ersationalist? they say the ri ht thin at the ri ht time. 3hitra rules creation, indicatin artistic ability, and or ani(ational ability as in architectural desi n. )any artists are born in this asterism. 9ith an a!!inity to *ewels they may deal with emstones. 3hitra re!lects the world o! maya and delusions, which they are to o&er come. Swati "the sword" or "independence" /.00 to 20.00 >ibra

Symbol youn sprout swayin in the wind, coral Deity Dayu, the wind od Stars Acturus situated in the le!t 'nee o! 4ootes, denotes riches, renown, prosperity, success in the !ine arts, and sel!,determination. )ytholo y Dayu is the puri!ier that represents the pranayama 8breath: that sustains all li!e. -he oddess, Saraswati is associated with this na'shatra. She is the oddess o! learnin , education, and the arts. $ndications -hey e.cel in the !ields o! music, literature and art. Binancial and business successes are part o! their i!ts. -hey are blessed with the art o! communication, re&ealin their 'nowled e and interest. -heir ability to ride with the wind ma'es them e.tremely !le.ible. -hey are curious and ea er to learn. Some are &ery psychic and intuiti&e. -hey are &ulnerable, stri&in !or independence, but are always sur&i&ors. Swati also translates as "the priest" and are learned in theolo y. Sometimes they can be hi h strun , and shallow. 4ecause o! their Data nature must be care!ul o! their diet causin too much wind. ishaka "the !or'ed shaped" 20.00 >ibra to 3.20 Scorpio Symbol -riumphal arch, potters wheel Deity $nda ni, a pair o! deities $ndra is the che! o! the ods, and A ni is !ire dei!ied. Stars -he !our stars !ormin the scales in the constellation o! >ibra. Cuben el 6enubi i&es the ability to concentrate on oals, and o&ercome obstacles. $t is social, cle&er, but un!or i&in and re&en e!ul. )ytholo y $ndra the 'in o! the ods, combined with A ni !ire pro&ides the ener y, stren th and power!ul potential in this na'shatra. $ndications -his is the "Star o! 2urpose". -hey are &ery oal oriented, and dont i&e up until they achie&e success. Ambition, and concentrated power will con%uer any obstacles or ri&als. -hey are e.tremely competiti&e. 9ith their hash opinions they may !orce their will and ideas on others. -he end result or their bottom line may in&ol&e steppin on or either usin others to et what they want. -hey need to be care!ul not to win the battle, but loose the war, by pushin their a endas too hard. $! you ha&e what they want, it will be hard !or them to hide their !eelin s o! en&y and *ealousy. -hey can become !rustrated and an ry when they dont et what they want. -hey are always hope!ul o! success and their determination will perse&ere. -hey are patient, persistent and determined. -hey e.perience success in the second hal! o! their li!e. As the warrior spirit they will et what they want, their best solution is to be the spiritual warrior. Anurada "the disciple o! the di&ine spar'" 3.20 to 1/.00 Scorpio Symbol triumphal archway, or a lotus Deity )itra as one o! the Adityas is responsible !or !riendship and partnership. Stars -here are three stars in the body o! the Scorpion. $sidis is situated in the ri ht claw o! the Scorpion. $t i&es a mystical interest, especially in astrolo y, immortality and shamelessness. )ytholo y )itra is the od o! !riendship and promotes cooperation in humanity. Any contracts or a reements are )itras duty to protect. )itra i&es compassion de&otion and lo&e. #ada 8the cowherd maiden: who is the !riend and lo&er o! Krishna is his de&oted companion, always !ollowin him. $ndications -his na'shatra promotes balance in a relationship. -hey are !ocused in their oals, but are able to maintain and balance !riendships. -heir !riendly cooperation with others can brin them !ame and reco nition. -hey ha&e superb leadership and or ani(ational s'ills especially with lar e roups o! people, li'e in or ani(ations. Sensual and lo&in they 'now how to share and accommodate others? their i!t is dealin with people. Also they ha&e an

ability to wor' with numbers. -raditionally they ha&e di!!icult relationships with their mothers. Baith!ul and dedicated to the ones they lo&e, they do ha&e a melancholy side. -here can be a *ealous strea' with a controllin an ry side. -hey ha&e been 'nown to li&e !ar !rom their place o! birth. -here are many opportunities !or tra&el, !or they lo&e &ariety. !yeshta "the eldest" 1/.00 to 30.00 Scorpio Symbol circular amulet, umbrella, earrin Deity $ndri, che! o! the ods Stars Antares is the heart o! the Scorpion. Antares means, "ri&al o! )ars". -his is a military, political star, i&es a dri&e !or power, honors with possible sudden loss. )ytholo y @yeshta was the oldest o! the 2; sisters and !elt betrayed and *ealous o! the !act that Soma their husband !a&ored her youn er sister #ohini. $ndications -here is a sense o! betrayal and abandonment indicated by the myth. -hey ha&e a sense o! seniority and superiority due to a e and e.perience. -hey are &ery protecti&e o! themsel&es and lo&ed ones. -hey possess hidden occult powers. -hey are the wise ones who ha&e the wisdom that only a e and e.perience can i&e. As the patriarch or matriarch o! the !amily they are the ones who will run the show. -hey 'now how to deal with wealth and power. -heir li&es are not easy and some may e.perience hardship and po&erty. -hey are reclusi&e, secreti&e with !ew !riends. -heir in&enti&e pro!ound minds pro&o'e them to see' the deeper meanin on li!e. At times they can be arro ant and hypocritical, because o! their low sel!,esteem. Mula "the root" 0. 00 to 13. 20 Sa ittarius Symbol bunch o! roots tied to ether, or an elephant oad, 8 i&es the elephant direction:. Deity 7irriti, the od o! dissolution and destruction Stars -his na'shatra is located in the tail o! the Scorpion near 5phiuchus. >esath, i&es ood *ud ment, interest in spiritual nature, brin s people be!ore the public. -his is the center o! the 6ala.y or the alactic center. )ytholo y 7irriti means "calamity", and is the oddess o! destruction who li&es in the 'in dom o! the dead. 7irriti has the power to ruin, destroy and brea' thin s apart. $t is sometimes called Ala'shmi or denial o! >a'shmi 8prosperity:. She is depicted as Kali the !ierce oddess who wears a nec'lace o! s'ulls and human heads dan le !rom her belt. +er wild dance destroys illusions? she helps us see reality, the dis ustin and beauti!ul. $ndications 3alled the "#oot Star" they ha&e a passionate nature that wants to et to the bottom o! thin s. -hey are ood at in&esti ation, and research. -hey !eel bound and trapped by the circumstances o! their li!e, and can et cau ht up in blamin others or their en&ironment. -here can be e.treme re&ersals in their li&es with reat losses. -here seems to be cruelty, pain, and sharpness. )aterial !ortunes seem to be stripped away, the lesson o! non, attachment leads to spiritual reali(ation. #esentment and betrayal are common. -he deep sense o! loss !orces them to loo' deeper and see' a hi her power, trans!ormin their e.periences into enli htenment. ".cesses lead to compulsi&e beha&ior. -here may be an interest in healin with herbs or alternati&e medicine. Purva Ashadha "early &ictory" or "the unde!eated" 13.20 to 2/. 00 Sa ittarius Symbol elephant tus', !an, or a winnowin bas'et, used !or riddin corn o! its hus's. Deity Apah or water dei!ied as a od Stars $n the constellation o! the Archer, Kaus 4orealis and Kaus Australis !orm the archers bow. Kaus 4orealis i&es leadership abilities with altruistic, idealistic, %ualities and a stron sense o! *ustice.

)ytholo y Apah is the cosmic waters spreadin in all directions i&in rise to all humanity. $t is an in&i oratin power. Daruna is another rulin deity because o! his protection o! the seas and i&in rain. 9ater is one o! the most power!ul !orces in nature. $ndications 3alled the "$n&incible Star" they are in&incible, proud and independent. -hey ha&e in!luence and power o&er others. -here is a philosophical and emotional depth. -here is a stron need to always better their li!e or impro&e their situation, and can be seen as a social climber. -hey are !earless, a ressi&e, con!rontational, and controllin towards achie&in their oals. -hey want popularity and to spread their name. -his na'shatra is associated with declarations o! war, and their temperament is a bit an ry and sharp. -he !ormal education seems to be disrupted. -here is an association with water, and rule any industry or tra&el pertainin to water, seas, ocean, or o&erseas tra&el. -hey are always success!ul and their success comes at an early a e. 6reat oratory abilities ma'e them success!ul at debates. -heir !earlessness can lead to restlessness and an obstinate a ressi&e disposition. S'ill!ul in intuitin others shadows, but somehow blinds them to their own !laws, and sense o! sel!, denials. Uttara Ashadha "latter &ictory" or "latter uncon%uered" 2;.00 Sa ittarius to 10. 00 3apricorn Symbol elephant tus', or a small cot or plan's o! a bed Deity Dish&ade&as, means all ods or <ni&ersal ods Stars Situated on the lower part o! the >yre, 9a a 8De a: i&es leadership especially political or in o&ernment, musical artistic ability )ytholo y -he Dish&ade&as are the ten sons o! od Dharma. -heir power is to rant unchallen eable &ictory. -hey deal with the laws o! time, uni&ersal principles, 'arma, and ri ht action. $ndications 3alled the "<ni&ersal Star" they are much li'e their other hal! 2ur&a Ashadha but a bit so!ter, milder and not as intense. -hey are endurin , in&incible, and &ery patient. -hey !i ht !or what they belie&e is ri ht, hi hly ri hteous and responsible, with the hi hest de ree o! inte rity. -hey practice what they preach. Sincere in e&eryway, they cannot lie. 3ommitment to their ideals ma'es them &ery humanitarian. -hey can be dri&en li'e a wor'aholic, e.tremely persistent when e.cited, but i! they loose interest they become la(y, introspecti&e, and not !inish what they started. -hy ha&e deep powers to penetrate or %uest !or spiritual in!ormation. -hey are leaders, &ery ambitious which leads them to notoriety. $n the latter part o! their li!e they become more success!ul, and &ictorious. )arria e can be di!!icult because they are stubborn, sel!,centered and loose interest. Shravana "to hear" 10. 00 to 23.20 3apricorn Symbol ear, or three !ootprints in an une&en row Deity Dishnu, the preser&er o! the <ni&erse Stars $n this na'shatra there are three stars in the head o! the ea le, these are also the three !ootprints o! Dishnu. Altair, leads to positions o! power and wealth but trouble with the law. )ytholo y Dishnu spanned the uni&erse in three steps denotin his e.pansi&e tra&els as well as his e.pansi&e tra&el to the three worlds. $ndications -his is the star o! listenin , also called the "Star o! >earnin ". -hey are always %uestin !or 'nowled e, and in!ormation. -hey can be &ery intellectual. 9isdom and the spo'en word are &ery important here. -hey ma'e reat teachers, or perpetual students. 3ounselin is a i!t !or they ha&e the ability to truly listen. -heir sense o! hearin can be &ery acute and sensiti&e. -hey are &ery traditional and want to unco&er 'nowled e o! the past. >istenin and participatin in ossip are common, e&en thou h they are e.tremely sensiti&e and hurt as a result. -heir restless nature causes them to tra&el e.tensi&ely, usually in a pursuit o! 'nowled e. -here seems to be trouble and disappointments early in li!e, and some

disabilities. 9ith a e they slowly re ain their sense o! sel!,con!idence. -hey can wal' with a limp or an unusual ate. "hanishta "the richest one" 23.20 3apricorn to /.00 A%uarius Symbol drum or a !lute Deity -he ei ht Dasus, deities o! the earth that i&e abundance on the material plane Stars 3onsists o! a small roup o! stars located in the head o! Delphinus, the Dolphin. Sadalsuud, is ood !or intuiti&e ability, they are &isionaries and ood !or public relations. )ytholo y -he ei ht Dasus are the solar ods o! li ht and ener y. -hey are earth deities that i&e abundance on the material plane. Dasu means "li ht" "bene!ic" indicatin a charitable attitude, and hi h &irtues. $ndications -he "Star o! Symphony", there is considerable material wealth, ownership o! property and real estate with this na'shatra. As to the symbols o! musical instruments, some do possess musical ability and lo&e dancin , !or they are able to 'eep a beat. 9ith this notion they are reat at timin , this can re!er to ha&in a 'nac' !or bein at the ri ht place at the ri ht time. -here seems to be emptiness !rom within, !or the musical instruments, a drum and !lute are hollow. -hey are constantly tryin to !ill this &oid, and this may be the cause o! their problems in relationships and marital discord. )arria e may be delayed or denied. -here is a tendency to li&e up to the e.pectations o! others. -hey can be materialistic, and ain !ame and reco nition. -hey must be care!ul not to be too sel! absorbed, reedy, and narcissistic. -hey lo&e the e.citement o! tra&el. Shata#hishak "a hundred healers" /.00 to 20.00 A%uarius Symbol empty circle, or a thousand !lowers or stars Deity Daruna, od o! the cosmic waters, o! the s'y and earth Stars -his na'shatra is the lar e roup o! !aint stars in the 9ater 4earer. -he water poured out o! this pot is the nectar o! immortality. Bomulhaut is a star o! musical abilities and reat spirituality. $t is mi.ed with reat !ortune and mis!ortune. )ytholo y Daruna pours out the waters o! li!e that heals all illness and i&es immortality. +e is the di&ine healer, and is the od o! maya and illusion. +e i&es di&ine race !rom sincere repentance. $ndications 3alled the "Deilin Star", this na'shatra is about healin the human condition spiritually and physically. -hey may be healers or doctors. -he symbol o! the empty circle represents the &oid o! space, what is behind the &eil, indicatin illusions or maya, and inner &ision. -hey are pro!oundly mystical, meditati&e, philosophical, scienti!ic, and are &isionaries. -hey are &ery secreti&e, and reclusi&e. -here is an a!!inity to star watchin , and this can apply to astronomers as well as astrolo ers. -hey can be moody, lonely and depressed. $ntensely opinionated and stubborn they thin' they 'now it all and ha&e nothin to learn !rom others, because they are abo&e them. Alcoholic be&era es are ruled by this na'shatra. Di!!icult to heal or hard to cure diseases come under this rulership. -here is a connection with electricity. Purva Bhadra$ada "the !ormer happy !eet" 20.00 A%uarius to 3.20 2isces Symbol sword or two !ront le s o! a !uneral cot, or a man with two !aces Deity A*ai'apada the "one !ooted oat" a !orm o! #udra or and ancient !ire dra on Stars 3onsists o! two main stars in the body o! 2e asus, the win ed horse. )ar'ab and Scheat= )ar'ab is a star o! honors and success with reat sorrow. Scheat i&es literary and poetic ability, with e.treme mis!ortune.

)ytholo y A*ai'pada is &iewed as a !orm o! Shi&a, and a &ehicle !or the transport o! A ni 8!ire:, representin the cleansin spiritual power o! !ire. A*ai'apada is the unicorn, related to #udra od o! storms. $ndications -his is a trans!ormational na'shatra where they will sacri!ice themsel&es !or a hi her cause, to ma'e a di!!erence in the world. -here is a passionate nature, a bit e.treme and indul ent. -he symbol o! the man with two !aces can re!er to loo'in to the past and the !uture possibly at the time o! death, or can mean someone who has a dar' side they conceal !rom the world, or *ust two !aced. Bear!ul, ner&ous, and an ry they can be &ery cynical. -heir li&es sometimes are !illed with sadness and problems. -hey must be care!ul o! accidents and in*uries. -hey are radicals and non,con!ormist, who ha&e e.cellent spea'in abilities to sway the masses, re ardless o! the conse%uences. Uttara Bhadra$ada "the latter happy !eet" 3.20 to 1/.00 2isces Symbol twins, bac' le s o! the !uneral cot, a sna'e in the water Deity Ahir 4udhyana, the Serpent or "Dra on o! the Deep" Stars Al enib, on the tip o! the win o! 2e asus, i&es ood oratory abilities, intelli ence with a responsible nature. )ytholo y Adhir 4udhyana is a serpent o! the deep waters representin 'undalini ener y, seclusion and psychic ener y. A ni is important here representin the !iery nature and cleansin power o! !ire $ndications -he "9arrior Star", they are disciplined with writin and spea'in abilities. -hey are somewhat li'e their !ormer twin na'shatra, 2ur&a 4hadrapada but a lot milder, and can control their an er and a ression. -here can be a la(y strea'. -here is wealth usually as a i!t or inheritance, usually latter in li!e. -hey are cheer!ul, enerous, and sel! sacri!icin . -hey tend to be e.tremely protecti&e o! their lo&ed ones. -hey lo&e solitude and seclusion, !or they need time to contemplate. -hey can be incredibly psychic with pro!ound insi hts. -heir depth and wisdom can transcend the e o to the collecti&e consciousness, and seem to ha&e ma ical powers. -hey achie&e a happy home li!e and are usually blessed with ood children. Revati "the wealthy" 1/.00 to 30.00 2isces Symbol !ish, or a pair o! !ish, a drum to mar' time Deity 2ushan, the nourisher, the protecti&e deity !or sa!e tra&el Stars >ocated in the tail o! the 7orthern Bish, Al 2her i&es or ani(ational ability, and a promise o! success )ytholo y 2ushan was in&o'ed !or the protection o! !loc's and herds and sa!e tra&els. +e also reco&ered lost articles and animals. $ndications -his na'shatra indicates a *ourney, and may in !act represent our !inal *ourney !rom this li!e to the ne.t, bein the last and !inal na'shatra. $t rants protection !or sa!e tra&els. -hey are sweet carin responsible lo&in !riends. -hey nourish and care !or others. -hey ha&e been 'nown to pro&ide !oster care !or others, children or animals. -hey ha&e an a!!inity or lo&e towards small animals. -hey lo&e humanity and society. -hey lo&e to be social because they sincerely lo&e connectin to other people. -hey dont ha&e a mean or *ealous bone in their body. -here is a lo&e o! !ine arts and they can be creati&e as well. -heir carin !or others can lead to co,dependency. -here may be disappointment early in li!e, but this de&eloped their compassion and sincere !or i&eness o! others. -hey are a bit wea' and may be prone to childhood illnesses. -hey are mystics with complete !aith in their belie!s and in the oodness o! humanity. 9ith their lo&e o! water, they usually bene!it !rom li&in by the water. -here is a deep de&otion and !aith to 6od. -hey are protected in all their tra&els especially the *ourney !rom this world to the ne.t.