The27Nakshatras

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ThenakshatrasareoneoftheoldestreferenceswehavetoastrologyfromtheRigVeda,datingbackabout5,000
yearsago.TheVedasarethereligiousscripturesofthegreatseersandsagesofIndia.Thenakshatrasarelike
thezodiacalsignsbutmorespecific.Theirmeaningsarederivedfromtheconstellations,fixedstarsandthe
mythologybehindtheseportionsinthesky.Theyarerichinmeaningandhaverulingdeitiesthatrevealthestories
ormythsthatbringtolifethesymbologyreferredtoinourownlives.
Thenakshatrasaredivisionsof13degrees20minutesstartingfromzeroAriesandendingat30degreesof
Pisces,13.20dividedintothe12signsis27.Thenakshatrasarereferredtoasthelunarmansionsbecausethe
Moonmovesapproximately13.20perday,therefore,residesinonenakshatraperday.Thepersonalplanetin
whichthenakshatraresideswillrevealdeepinformationabouttheindividualinrelationtothemeaningsofthe
houses(areaoflife),andwhathousestheplanetrules.
Forexample,theplanetthatrulesthe7thhouse(indicatingapersonsspouse),willrevealdetailedinformation
aboutthespousebythedescriptionofthatnakshatra.IfAriesisthesignofthe7thhouse,thenMars,therulerof
Aries(thenakshatrawhereMarsresides)willdescribethespouse.IfMarsisinthenakshatraMagha,thespouse
wouldhaveallthekinglyqualitiesofMagha.
Ashwini

Pushya

Swati

Shravana

Bharani

Ashlesha

Vishaka

Dhanishta

Krittika

Magha

Anurada

Shatabhishak

Rohini

PurvaPhalguni

Jyeshta

PurvaBhadrapada

Mrigashira

UttaraPhalguni

Mula

UttaraBhadrapada

Ardra

Hasta

PurvaAshadha

Revati

Punarvasu

Chitra

UttaraAshadha

Ashwini"thehorsewoman"0.00to13.20Aries
Symbol

horseshead

Deity

AshwiniKumarasthehorseheadedtwinswho,asphysicianstothegods,performmedicalmiracles

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ElSharatan,thehornoftheRam.Itsqualitiesareviolent,outspoken,andbrazen
Sanjnaisthenameofthegoddesswhodisguisedherselfasahorseandfledfromherhusbandbecausehebetrayed

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her.Hecaughtupwithher,andtheiroffspringproducedtheAshwiniKumaras,thehorseheadedtwins.Eachdaythe
twinsbringthedawnastheirchariotspeedsthroughthesky
The"staroftransport,"theyarepioneers,explorers,alwaysreadytotrysomethingnew.Theyhavezeal,andazest
forlife.Heroicandverycourageous,somewillwanttojointhearmedforces.Theirrestlessandimpatientnaturehas
themrushingoffquicklywithoutplanningahead.Speed,notefficiency,istheirpreference.Theirspeechmaybe

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quickandhalting,possiblystuttering,forthewordscantmatchthespeedoftheirthoughts.Theyarethetrue
trailblazers,headstrongandstubborn.Asthesymbolfornewbeginnings,theycanrepresentababywhogoesafter
whatitwants,notconsideringtheinconveniencestoothers.Theycanbechildish,irresponsibleandinconsiderate.
Ashwinirulesallformsoftransportationandfasttravel.Theyareprobablyknownforgettingspeedingtickets.
HealersperformingmiraclehealingsareoneofAshwinisgifts.

Bharani"thebearerofnewlife"13.20to26.40Aries
Symbol

yoni,thefemaleorganforreproduction

Deity

Yama,godofdeath,orDharma
AbinarystarintheleftfootofAndromenda,Almachgiveshonorandartisticability.

Stars

Menkar,placedinthejawofthewhaleindicatesdisgrace,troublewithlegacies,anddishonor.

ThispartoftheskywascalledApabharani,whichmeans"thewatersthatcarrythingsaway".Thisreferstoallthe
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soulsthatwilltransitherewhentheydie.YamaislikePlutoandleadsthedeadtotheotherworld.Yamawasthe
firstmansenttoearthandthefirstmantodie
Consideredthe"starofrestraint,"thisisadifficultnakshatra.Itdenotesstrugglesandobstaclesthatresultin
personalbreakthroughs.Itissymbolicofthebirthingprocesswhereonehasgrownoutofthepresentconditionsand
mustgothroughthepainofanewbirthtocreateanewlife.Itisaboutpersonaltransformation.SinceYamawas
thefirsttocometoearth,andthefirsttodie,theymaybethefirsttotryordothings.Socialreformers,activists
andphilosophersareprominenthere.Thereisatendencytowardsjealousyorbeingplaguedbythejealousyof

Indications others.Becausethewombissoconfining,intheendthereisafeelingofrestrictionorconfinementforthese
individuals.Theyfeeloppressedbyothers,largegroupsandrestrictivelawsimposedbythegovernment.Itcanalso
refertothosewhoinflictoppressiononothers.Hereisthemysteryoflifeanddeath.Theymaybeattractedtoa
positionsuchasanOBGYNphysicianoramortician.Theycanbefanaticalandintolerantofotherswhohavedifferent
opinions.Theyareexcessiveandindulgentsexually.Theirinnerstrugglescanbecomeaspiritualtransformation
leadingtoenlightenment.

Krittika"theonewhocuts"26.40to10.00Taurus
Symbol

aknife,orarazor

Deity

Agni,godoffire
ThePleiades,(The"WeepingSisters")AlceyoneoneofthesixPleiades,isthestarofsorrow,successand

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prominence.Algolisoneofthemostviolentevilstars,whichdealswithdecapitationorsymbolicallyloosingyour
head.

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Karttikeya,apowerfulwarrior,wasborninthePleiadesandnursedbythesixsisterswhowerefalselyaccusedof
infidelity.
The"staroffire"issharp,piercingandpenetrating.Peoplewiththisnakshatrahaveacuttingwitandcanbe
sarcasticandcritical.Theyareproud,ambitiousanddetermined.Theyarepassionatecrusaders.Asthenursemaids
nurturedandprotectedKarttikeya,thereisaprotectiveinfluence,andtheyseemtoadoptandcareforchildrennot

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theirown.Theirneedtoprotectiswherethewarriorcomesout.Theyarestubborn,aggressiveandcanbevery
angry.Thisnakshatraruleswar,battles,anddisputes.SinceAgniistherulingdeity,thesepeoplehavefast
metabolismsandgooddigestion,andareusuallygoodcooks.Theyhavefrequentupsanddownsinlife.Their
passionscanleadthemtoillicitsexualaffairs,asthePleiadeswerefalselyaccused.Theyarebiggerthanlifeand
canrisetoaplaceoffameandprominence.

Rohini"theredone"10.00to23.20Taurus
Symbol

cartorachariot,temple,banyantree

Deity

Brahma,orPrajapati,thecreator

Stars

TherearefivestarsoftheheadoftheBull(theHyades).Aldebaranistheredeyeofthebull.Thisstargives
enthusiasm,intelligence,eloquence,andpublichonors,buttherecanbesicknessandviolence.
Ofthe27daughters,RohiniwastheMoons(Soma)favoritewife.Hespentmoretimeinthisnakshatra,becauseof

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herbeautyandseductivequalities.Theotherssistersbecamejealousandthefather(Prajapati)castaspellon
Soma,wherehebecomesilleachmonthbutrecovers.ThisiswhytheMoonwaxesandwaneseachmonth.
The"starofascent,"themythimpliesthesufferingourintensedesiresmaybring,fortheMooncouldnothelphis
desireforRohini.Thisisapassionate,sexuallyseductivenakshatra.Thesepeopleareveryattractive,alluring,and
beautiful.Theyloveluxury,art,musicandallthefinerthingslifehastooffer.Theyareextremelymaterialisticand
frownonthosewhodontmeasureuptotheirtasteandhighculture.Theycanbespoiled,fornothingeverseemsto

Indications begoodenoughfortheirhighstandards.Theycanbeextremelycriticalofothers,lookingdownattheirseeminglow
class.Asthemythimplies,theycanbeoversexed,andusesextogetwhattheywant.Theycanbeveryartisticand
haveanappreciationforbeautyandthefinearts.Thisisagrowthorientednakshatra,rulingcropsandfertility.This
impliestheycanrisetothetopandachievetheirdesires.Alsothereisfertilityforprocreation,meaningtheyhave
children.Thisnakshatragiveswealth,buttheymustharnesstheirworldlymaterialisticdesires.

Mrigashira"headofadeer"23.20Taurusto6.40Gemini
Symbol

deershead(Antelope)

Deity
Stars

Soma,theMoongod(Chandra)
Orion,agroupofthreestarsthatrepresenttheheadofthehunterinthesky.BellatrixisontheleftshoulderofOrin
means"femalewarrior"givesmilitaryhonors.
OrionwastheskygodPrajapatitheworldmaker.HebecameobsessedwithhisbeautifuldaughterRohiniandchased

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herthoughthispartofthesky,changingformsforswiftness.Oneoftheformswastheantelope.TosaveRohini,
ShivashotanarrowthroughPrajapatisendinghimcrashingdowntoearth,destroyingtheonenessoftheUniverse.
Thisisreferredtoasthe"starofsearching".Theseindividualsareconstantlysearchingorlookingforsomething.
Theyarerestless,nervoustypesalwaystraveling.Theyarecollectorslookingforonemorepiecetoaddtotheir
collections.Theylovetoshopandfinethatspecialdeal,andtheshoppingorsearchingneverends.Likethedeer

Indications theyaregentle,peaceful,tenderandhavelargesoftdoelikeeyes.Theyareseekersandarepowerfulinvestigators
andresearchers.Highlyintelligenttheirquestwilleventuallytakethemtospiritualdimensionsoftheirsoul.Thereis
asensualprovocativesidethatcanleadtoincestuousrelationshipsasthemythsuggests.Thefunisinthechaseor
thejourneynotthedestination,forthenthetrillisover.Theyareknownforhavingbeautifulchildren.

Ardra"themoistone"6.40to20.00Gemini
Symbol

teardrop,diamond,ahumanhead

Deity

Rudrathestormgod,"thehowler"andgodofdestruction,anotherformofShiva.

Stars

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BetelgeuseissituatedontheshoulderofOrion.Astarofpower,itgivesanactivemind,withupsanddownsin
career,andmaritalwealthandhonors.
RudrathedestroyerisaformofShivawhobroughtdownPrajapati(Orion)tosaveRohinifromthesexualviolation
ofthedaughter.Thisdestroyedtheunityofthecosmos.
Thereissadnessasthesymboloftheteardropsuggests.Thereisaverydestructivequalityhere,butthedestruction
isnecessarytosavegraceforthefuture.Theycreatedestructionandhavocwherevertheygo,sometimeseven
destroyingthemselves.Thisistheplaceofthedarknightofthesoul,forthereisanewdawnornewbeginningafter
theseemingtragedy.Aftertheworsestormscomesthebeautifulsunnyday,forthefollowingnakshatra(Purnarvasu)

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means"returnofthelight."Therainthestormcloudsproducebringsgrowthandfertileness.Theseindividualsare
goodatcreatingthingsoutofdestruction.Theyliketorenovateolddiscardedthings.Thiscanrefertofixingupold
housesorcars.Theydohavealustforpowerandmaterialthings,andcanappearcoldandcalculating.Theirviolent
temperamentcausesmanytearsanddepression,whichcanleadtotheirearlydestructionanddeath.Theyneedto
developasenseofgratitudeandappreciationforthiswillhealmanywounds.Theirrealsatisfactioncomesasthey
overcometheirhardships,andthetruthandrealizationthatcomesthroughtheirsuffering.

Punarvasu"returnofthelight"20.00Geminito3.20Cancer
Symbol

bowandquiver(casethatcontainsthearrows)

Deity

Aditi,themotherofthegods,sheisboundless,vastandlimitless,goddessofabundance
CastorandPolluxtheGeminitwinsthefullmeaningis"thetwowhogivebackthegood."Castorwasthemortal

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twinknownforhisskillinhorsemanship.Thisstarsuggestsintellect,suddenfameandhonor,sometimesfollowedby
suddenloss.Polluxtheimmortaltwinisknownforhisskillinboxing.Thisstargivesacourageousnaturebutcold
andheartless.
GoddessAditiisasvastandlimitlessasthesky.Herabilityisthepowertogainwealthandabundance.Sheistheearthgoddess

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forproductivity.Aditiisassociatedwithvirtuesandstrivestoactnobly.Shehas12sonscalledtheAdityas.TheAdityasare
relatedtothe12monthsoftheyearandrepresentthe12sovereignprinciples.Becauseofthissheisworshipedforblessings
andprotectionofchildren.
Thisisreferredtoasthe"StarofRenewal".AfterthebleakstormsofArdrathelightappearsagain.Thosewiththis
nakshatahavetheabilitytobouncebackagain,fortheyhavedeeplimitlessinnerresources,andnoboundariesasto
whattheycanaccomplish.Theyaredeeplyphilosophical,inspirational,andspiritualwithatruegenuine

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understanding,whichgivesthemtheirwisdom.Therehardlyseemstobeashadowside.Theyarelikable,and
charming.Becauseoftheirforgivingways,othersseemtoforgivethemeasily.Theylovetotravel,butjustasthe
arrowisreturnedtothequiversomustthesenativeshaveahomebasewithfamilytoreturn.Thereisadefinite
themeofreturnandrenewal.Astheygivebacktotheworldtheirprosperitydoubles.Thisisaveryprosperous
nakshatra.Theydonthavetheneedforalot,theyarecontentwithlittle.

Pushya"tonourish"3.20to16.40Cancer

Symbol

cowsutter(milkproducing),thelotus,anarrowandacircle

Deity

Brihaspati,orJupiterthepriestofthegods

Stars

ThreestarsintheconstellationofCancer,NorthandSouthAsellisrefertogivingcareandnourishment.
Brihaspatiistheguruorteacherofthegodsandislordofspeechandprayer.ShivamadeBrihaspatiintotheplanet

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Jupiter.BrihhaspatihadhiswifeTarastolenbySoma,andsheboreachildfromthisaffair(Budha).Brihaspatiwas
takenbythecharmofthischildandraiseditashisown.
Thosewhohavethisnakshatraareveryreligious,butusuallyinaconventionalway.Thereisahelping,caring
nature.Theyareverywealthy,abundant,sometimestothepointofopulence.Theyhaveclosenitfamilies.Since
theyaresohighmindedtheycometobelievetheyknowitall,andcanbeveryarrogantastotheirorthodoxbeliefs.

Indications Theybelievetheyknowalltherules,andtheymustmakesureothersfollowtheirlaws.Theycanbesmugand
believetheyaretheonlyoneswhoarerightandthewholeworldiswrong,ofcoursethisindicatesinsecurity.The
nourishmentandabundanceprinciplecancreateoverweightproblems.Theyarephilosophers,andspiritualwith
boundlessdevotion.Theywanttosharetheirinnerwealth,sotheyarefrequentlyteachers,preachersandprofessors

Ashleshatheembracer"16.40to30.00Cancer
Symbol

serpent,acurleduporcoiledsnake

Deity

Sarpas,ortheNagas,deifiedsnakes

Stars

TheringofstarsthatformtheheadoftheHydra(aserpentlikecreature)Acubenssituatedonthesouthernclawof
thecrab,isgoodforwriting,studyofastrologyandpublicaffairs
Theserpentisthesymbolofgreatwisdom,foundintheoccultsciencessuchasastrologyorpsychology.Thesnake

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hasbeenreferredtoasthekundalinienergythatrisesthroughthespineinbringingspiritualenlightenmentand
magicalpowers.
Thesearepenetratingandintenseindividuals,withhypnoticeyes.Theycanhypnotizeyouwiththeirglareand
presence.Ithasbeenreferredtoasthe"ClingingStar",implyingtheycansqueezethelifeoutofyou.Theyare
profoundandfullofwisdom,buthavebeenknowtouseittothecontrary,likeblackmagic.Theycanbesneaky,

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crafty,deviousliars.Theyattackwhenyoulestexpectit,arecoldblooded,anddangerous.Theendresultistheir
convincingwaysturnonthemandtheysuffertheconsequencesofpoisoningthemselves.Theycannottolerateany
criticismorhumiliation.Theyareextremelysexualandmayuseittomanipulateandcontrolothers.Whenthey
becomesodistrustful,fearfulandhurttheylearntoturntheirmanipulativeenergytodivinewisdomandusetheir
magictoachieveenlightenment.Therecanbeinterestinpoisonsintermsofmedicinesthatheals.

Magha"thegreatone"0.00to13.20Leo
Symbol

royalthrone

Deity

Pitris,familyancestors,"TheFathers"

Stars

Regulus,theheartofthelion,givesfame,loftybigideals,withathirstforpower.

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Thisistheconstellationbelievedtobethewhereourancestorsdwellandawaittheiropportunitytoreincarnateback
withtheirfamiliesonearth.
Theyarenobleandeminentpersonswithleadershipabilities.Inthisnakshatrakingsorpresidentsareborn,or
simplythosewhoruleortakecharge.Thereisadriveforpowerandwealth.Theyaretraditionalwithstrongvalues

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andstrongambitionsleadingtorestlessness.Theyareattachedtotheirheritageandancestry,andwillusuallyseek
outtheirfamilytreeororigins.Worldlypowerandaneedforrecognitioncanobsessthem.Theyhaveagenerous
hart,anddeeployaltywithpossiblearroganceandegotism.Elitismandclassconsciousnesscanmakethemquite
snobby.Thereisasenseofemptinessthatdrivesthemtowardsenlightenment.

PurvaPhalguni"theformerreddishone"13.20to26.40Leo
Symbol

bed(thefrontlegs),hammock,figtree

Deity

Bhagagodofbliss(marital)andprosperity

Stars

Zosma,locatedinthebackoftheLion,isastarofegotismandselfindulgence
ThePhalgunisarethe"marriagemansions".WherethepowerofloveandattractionstartwithRohini,hereitresults

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inthesettlingdowninmarriage.Bhagaprotectsmaritalhappinessandbestowsfamilyinheritance.LordShiva
startedhismarriageprecessionunderthisstar.
Thisnakshatraimpliesbythebedorhammockitisatimeofrestandrelaxation.Theseindividualsareusually
carefree,neverworryandrelyontheirluck.Theyareattractive,sensual,andaffectionate.Theyareverysocial,with
theabilitytoinfluenceothers,withtheircommunicativeskills.Socialeventsandpartiesaretheirfavoriteactivity.

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Thishasbeencalledthepartynakshatra.Theyarekind,generous,andloyal,andareseldomalone.Theyareusually
marriedorinalongtermrelationship.Theirjoyousnesscanleadtoexcesses,goingtotheextremes.Theyarevery
sexualandpassionate.Theyhaverobusthealth.Theymaybelazyandindulgent,lendingtovanityandnarcissism.
Theycanbeveryartisticandoftenexpressthemselvesthroughmusicanddance.Thereisoftenasubstantialfamily
inheritance.

UttaraPhalguni"thelaterreddishone"26.40Leoto10.00Virgo
Symbol

bed(fourlegs),orhammock

Deity

Aryaman,oneoftheAdityas,rulespatronage,kindness,andfavors.BhagaandAryamanareinvokedtogether

Stars

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Denebola,situatedintheLionstail,quickmind,noble,generous,withhighhonors,buthasanassociationwith
peoplewithbadreputations.
Aryamangovernsmarriagecontracts,andprotectsfamilyinheritance.ShivaandShaktiweremarriedunderthis
asterism.
Friendshipisimportanttothesehelpful,kindindividuals.Theyarehappiestwhenmarried.Relationshipsandfamily
unityareimportant.ThemeaningsofPurvaPhalguniapplyhereaswell,justalittlesubdued.Itiscalledthe"Starof
Patronage"fortheirloveofhumanityandcaringsincerenature.Theywanttoalleviatethesufferinginsociety.

Indications BasicallythePhalgunisareknowntohaveahappymarriage.But,sincethisnakshatracannotstandtobealone,
theymaysettleforanybody,andbecomeinvolvedinacodependentrelationship,leadingtoresentmentsand
marriageproblems.Theyarecourageousandgoodwithpeople,leadingthemintopowerfulpositions.Thereisa
tendencytobecontrollingandverystubborn.

Hasta"thehand"10.00to23.20Virgo
Symbol

hand,orfist

Deity

SavitriorSurya,theSun

Stars

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Therearefivestarsrepresentingthefivefingersonthehand.AlgorabisadoublestarsituatedinCorvusontheright
wingofthecrow.Thisstarbringsbusinesssuccess,charm,buteventualfallfromfavor.
Savitar,theSunGodhastheabilitytomanifestwhatweareseekingandplaceitinourhands.Hegiveslife,and
assistsinchildbirth.Savitaris"goldenhanded"everythinghetouchesturnstolight.
Thehandsymbolizesskillwiththehands,asincraftsmanshipandthearts.Theymayusetheirhandsforhealing,
possiblyasadoctorormassagetherapist.Theycanbeacomedianwiththeirgreatcleverwit,andgoodsenseof
humor.Theyareentertainingandgoodspeakers.Theirearlylifemaybeplaguedbyhardshipsrestraintsandpossible

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impediments.Thefistindicatesanabilitytograspideas,andholdontothingsmaterialorspiritual.Sometimesitis
hardforthemtoletgo.Thecraftyhandcanindicateathief,aswellasapickpocket,fortheymaybeplaguedby
povertyorlackofsuccess,untiltheyfocusonthespiritualpath.Thereisaninnatedesiretobehelpfulandserve,as
inacounselingprofession.Theyarehighlyintelligent,attractedtomysticism,possiblypalmistrybeingtheir
specialty.

Chitra"thebrightone"23.20Virgoto6.40Libra
Symbol

brightjewel,orpearl

Deity

TvashtarorVishvakarmathecelestialarchitect
Spica,thebrightstarinthewheatearofVirgo,thisisoneofthemostauspiciousstarsofalldenotingsuccess,

Stars

riches,andaloveofthesciencesandarts.
Tavashtaristhecelestialarchitectthatcanshapehowhumanitywillseetheworld.HecreatestheUniverseby

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blowingthecreaturesintoexistence,fanningthemwithhiswings.Heisthemasterofmayaandmagic,and
representsregenerativepowerandlongevity.
Thisisthe"starofopportunity".Theseindividualspossescharisma,personalcharm,andcanbeflashyand
glamorous.Theylovebrightcolorsandusuallyhaveverybeautifuleyeswithwellproportionedbodies.Thisisoneof

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themostmysticalnakshatrasofall.Theyhavedeepspiritualdepthandwithsuddenflashesofinsight.Theyare
wonderfulconversationalisttheysaytherightthingattherighttime.Chitrarulescreation,indicatingartisticability,
andorganizationalabilityasinarchitecturaldesign.Manyartistsareborninthisasterism.Withanaffinitytojewels
theymaydealwithgemstones.Chitrareflectstheworldofmayaanddelusions,whichtheyaretoovercome.

Swati"thesword"or"independence"6.40to20.00Libra
Symbol

youngsproutswayinginthewind,coral

Deity

Vayu,thewindgod

Stars

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ActurussituatedintheleftkneeofBootes,denotesriches,renown,prosperity,successinthefinearts,andself
determination.
Vayuisthepurifierthatrepresentsthepranayama(breath)thatsustainsalllife.Thegoddess,Saraswatiis
associatedwiththisnakshatra.Sheisthegoddessoflearning,education,andthearts.
Theyexcelinthefieldsofmusic,literatureandart.Financialandbusinesssuccessesarepartoftheirgifts.Theyare
blessedwiththeartofcommunication,revealingtheirknowledgeandinterest.Theirabilitytoridewiththewind

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makesthemextremelyflexible.Theyarecuriousandeagertolearn.Someareverypsychicandintuitive.Theyare
vulnerable,strivingforindependence,butarealwayssurvivors.Swatialsotranslatesas"thepriest"andarelearned
intheology.Sometimestheycanbehighstrung,andshallow.BecauseoftheirVatanaturemustbecarefuloftheir
dietcausingtoomuchwind.

Vishaka"theforkedshaped"20.00Librato3.20Scorpio
Symbol

Triumphalarch,potterswheel

Deity

Indagni,apairofdeitiesIndraisthechefofthegods,andAgniisfiredeified.

Stars

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ThefourstarsformingthescalesintheconstellationofLibra.ZubenelGenubigivestheabilitytoconcentrateon
goals,andovercomeobstacles.Itissocial,clever,butunforgivingandrevengeful.
Indrathekingofthegods,combinedwithAgnifireprovidestheenergy,strengthandpowerfulpotentialinthis
nakshatra.
Thisisthe"StarofPurpose".Theyareverygoaloriented,anddontgiveupuntiltheyachievesuccess.Ambition,
andconcentratedpowerwillconqueranyobstaclesorrivals.Theyareextremelycompetitive.Withtheirhash
opinionstheymayforcetheirwillandideasonothers.Theendresultortheirbottomlinemayinvolvesteppingonor
eitherusingotherstogetwhattheywant.Theyneedtobecarefulnottowinthebattle,butloosethewar,by

Indications pushingtheiragendastoohard.Ifyouhavewhattheywant,itwillbehardforthemtohidetheirfeelingsofenvy
andjealousy.Theycanbecomefrustratedandangrywhentheydontgetwhattheywant.Theyarealwayshopefulof
successandtheirdeterminationwillpersevere.Theyarepatient,persistentanddetermined.Theyexperiencesuccess
inthesecondhalfoftheirlife.Asthewarriorspirittheywillgetwhattheywant,theirbestsolutionistobethe
spiritualwarrior.

Anurada"thediscipleofthedivinespark"3.20to16.40Scorpio
Symbol

triumphalarchway,oralotus

Deity

MitraasoneoftheAdityasisresponsibleforfriendshipandpartnership.

Stars

TherearethreestarsinthebodyoftheScorpion.IsidisissituatedintherightclawoftheScorpion.Itgivesa
mysticalinterest,especiallyinastrology,immortalityandshamelessness.
Mitraisthegodoffriendshipandpromotescooperationinhumanity.AnycontractsoragreementsareMitrasdutyto

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protect.Mitragivescompassiondevotionandlove.Rada(thecowherdmaiden)whoisthefriendandloverofKrishna
ishisdevotedcompanion,alwaysfollowinghim.
Thisnakshatrapromotesbalanceinarelationship.Theyarefocusedintheirgoals,butareabletomaintainand
balancefriendships.Theirfriendlycooperationwithotherscanbringthemfameandrecognition.Theyhavesuperb
leadershipandorganizationalskillsespeciallywithlargegroupsofpeople,likeinorganizations.Sensualandloving

Indications theyknowhowtoshareandaccommodateotherstheirgiftisdealingwithpeople.Alsotheyhaveanabilitytowork
withnumbers.Traditionallytheyhavedifficultrelationshipswiththeirmothers.Faithfulanddedicatedtotheones
theylove,theydohaveamelancholyside.Therecanbeajealousstreakwithacontrollingangryside.Theyhave
beenknowntolivefarfromtheirplaceofbirth.Therearemanyopportunitiesfortravel,fortheylovevariety.

Jyeshta"theeldest"16.40to30.00Scorpio
Symbol

circularamulet,umbrella,earring

Deity

Indri,chefofthegods

Stars

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AntaresistheheartoftheScorpion.Antaresmeans,"rivalofMars".Thisisamilitary,politicalstar,givesadrivefor
power,honorswithpossiblesuddenloss.
Jyeshtawastheoldestofthe27sistersandfeltbetrayedandjealousofthefactthatSomatheirhusbandfavored
heryoungersisterRohini.
Thereisasenseofbetrayalandabandonmentindicatedbythemyth.Theyhaveasenseofseniorityandsuperiority
duetoageandexperience.Theyareveryprotectiveofthemselvesandlovedones.Theypossesshiddenoccult
powers.Theyarethewiseoneswhohavethewisdomthatonlyageandexperiencecangive.Asthepatriarchor

Indications matriarchofthefamilytheyaretheoneswhowillruntheshow.Theyknowhowtodealwithwealthandpower.
Theirlivesarenoteasyandsomemayexperiencehardshipandpoverty.Theyarereclusive,secretivewithfew
friends.Theirinventiveprofoundmindsprovokethemtoseekthedeepermeaningonlife.Attimestheycanbe
arrogantandhypocritical,becauseoftheirlowselfesteem.

Mula"theroot"0.00to13.20Sagittarius
Symbol

bunchofrootstiedtogether,oranelephantgoad,(givestheelephantdirection)

Deity

Nirriti,thegodofdissolutionanddestruction

Stars

ThisnakshatraislocatedinthetailoftheScorpionnearOphiuchus.Lesath,givesgoodjudgment,interestinspiritual
nature,bringspeoplebeforethepublic.ThisisthecenteroftheGalaxyorthegalacticcenter.
Nirritimeans"calamity",andisthegoddessofdestructionwholivesinthekingdomofthedead.Nirritihasthe

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powertoruin,destroyandbreakthingsapart.ItissometimescalledAlakshmiordenialofLakshmi(prosperity).She
isdepictedasKalithefiercegoddesswhowearsanecklaceofskullsandhumanheadsdanglefromherbelt.Herwild
dancedestroysillusionsshehelpsusseereality,thedisgustingandbeautiful.
Calledthe"RootStar"theyhaveapassionatenaturethatwantstogettothebottomofthings.Theyaregoodat
investigation,andresearch.Theyfeelboundandtrappedbythecircumstancesoftheirlife,andcangetcaughtupin
blamingothersortheirenvironment.Therecanbeextremereversalsintheirliveswithgreatlosses.Thereseemsto

Indications becruelty,pain,andsharpness.Materialfortunesseemtobestrippedaway,thelessonofnonattachmentleadsto
spiritualrealization.Resentmentandbetrayalarecommon.Thedeepsenseoflossforcesthemtolookdeeperand
seekahigherpower,transformingtheirexperiencesintoenlightenment.Excessesleadtocompulsivebehavior.There
maybeaninterestinhealingwithherbsoralternativemedicine.

PurvaAshadha"earlyvictory"or"theundefeated"13.20to26.40Sagittarius
Symbol

elephanttusk,fan,orawinnowingbasket,usedforriddingcornofitshusks

Deity

Apahorwaterdeifiedasagod

Stars

IntheconstellationoftheArcher,KausBorealisandKausAustralisformthearchersbow.KausBorealisgives
leadershipabilitieswithaltruistic,idealistic,qualitiesandastrongsenseofjustice.
Apahisthecosmicwatersspreadinginalldirectionsgivingrisetoallhumanity.Itisaninvigoratingpower.Varunais

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anotherrulingdeitybecauseofhisprotectionoftheseasandgivingrain.Waterisoneofthemostpowerfulforcesin

nature.
Calledthe"InvincibleStar"theyareinvincible,proudandindependent.Theyhaveinfluenceandpoweroverothers.
Thereisaphilosophicalandemotionaldepth.Thereisastrongneedtoalwaysbettertheirlifeorimprovetheir
situation,andcanbeseenasasocialclimber.Theyarefearless,aggressive,confrontational,andcontrollingtowards
achievingtheirgoals.Theywantpopularityandtospreadtheirname.Thisnakshatraisassociatedwithdeclarations
Indications ofwar,andtheirtemperamentisabitangryandsharp.Theformaleducationseemstobedisrupted.Thereisan
associationwithwater,andruleanyindustryortravelpertainingtowater,seas,ocean,oroverseastravel.Theyare
alwayssuccessfulandtheirsuccesscomesatanearlyage.Greatoratoryabilitiesmakethemsuccessfulatdebates.
Theirfearlessnesscanleadtorestlessnessandanobstinateaggressivedisposition.Skillfulinintuitingothers
shadows,butsomehowblindsthemtotheirownflaws,andsenseofselfdenials.

UttaraAshadha"lattervictory"or"latterunconquered"27.40Sagittariusto10.00Capricorn
Symbol

elephanttusk,orasmallcotorplanksofabed

Deity

Vishvadevas,meansallgodsorUniversalgods

Stars

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SituatedonthelowerpartoftheLyre,Waga(Vega)givesleadershipespeciallypoliticaloringovernment,musical
artisticability
TheVishvadevasarethetensonsofgodDharma.Theirpoweristograntunchallengeablevictory.Theydealwiththe
lawsoftime,universalprinciples,karma,andrightaction.
Calledthe"UniversalStar"theyaremuchliketheirotherhalfPurvaAshadhabutabitsofter,milderandnotas
intense.Theyareenduring,invincible,andverypatient.Theyfightforwhattheybelieveisright,highlyrighteous
andresponsible,withthehighestdegreeofintegrity.Theypracticewhattheypreach.Sincereineveryway,they

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cannotlie.Commitmenttotheiridealsmakesthemveryhumanitarian.Theycanbedrivenlikeaworkaholic,
extremelypersistentwhenexcited,butiftheylooseinteresttheybecomelazy,introspective,andnotfinishwhat
theystarted.Theyhavedeeppowerstopenetrateorquestforspiritualinformation.Theyareleaders,veryambitious
whichleadsthemtonotoriety.Inthelatterpartoftheirlifetheybecomemoresuccessful,andvictorious.Marriage
canbedifficultbecausetheyarestubborn,selfcenteredandloseinterest.

Shravana"tohear"10.00to23.20Capricorn
Symbol

ear,orthreefootprintsinanunevenrow

Deity

Vishnu,thepreserveroftheUniverse

Stars

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Inthisnakshatratherearethreestarsintheheadoftheeagle,thesearealsothethreefootprintsofVishnu.Altair,
leadstopositionsofpowerandwealthbuttroublewiththelaw.
Vishnuspannedtheuniverseinthreestepsdenotinghisexpansivetravelsaswellashisexpansivetraveltothethree
worlds.
Thisisthestaroflistening,alsocalledthe"StarofLearning".Theyarealwaysquestingforknowledge,and
information.Theycanbeveryintellectual.Wisdomandthespokenwordareveryimportanthere.Theymakegreat
teachers,orperpetualstudents.Counselingisagiftfortheyhavetheabilitytotrulylisten.Theirsenseofhearing

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canbeveryacuteandsensitive.Theyareverytraditionalandwanttouncoverknowledgeofthepast.Listeningand
participatingingossiparecommon,eventhoughtheyareextremelysensitiveandhurtasaresult.Theirrestless
naturecausesthemtotravelextensively,usuallyinapursuitofknowledge.Thereseemstobetroubleand
disappointmentsearlyinlife,andsomedisabilities.Withagetheyslowlyregaintheirsenseofselfconfidence.They
canwalkwithalimporanunusualgate.

Dhanishta"therichestone"23.20Capricornto6.40Aquarius
Symbol

drumoraflute

Deity

TheeightVasus,deitiesoftheearththatgiveabundanceonthematerialplane

Stars

ConsistsofasmallgroupofstarslocatedintheheadofDelphinus,theDolphin.Sadalsuud,isgoodforintuitive
ability,theyarevisionariesandgoodforpublicrelations.
TheeightVasusarethesolargodsoflightandenergy.Theyareearthdeitiesthatgiveabundanceonthematerial

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plane.Vasumeans"light""benefic"indicatingacharitableattitude,andhighvirtues.
The"StarofSymphony",thereisconsiderablematerialwealth,ownershipofpropertyandrealestatewiththis
nakshatra.Astothesymbolsofmusicalinstruments,somedopossessmusicalability.The"StarofSymphony",
thereisconsiderablematerialwealth,ownershipofpropertyandrealestatewiththisnakshatra.Astothesymbolsof
musicalinstruments,somedopossessmusicalabilityandlovedancing,fortheyareabletokeepabeat.Withthis
Indications

notiontheyaregreatattiming,thiscanrefertohavingaknackforbeingattherightplaceattherighttime.There
seemstobeemptinessfromwithin,forthemusicalinstruments,adrumandflutearehollow.Theyareconstantly
tryingtofillthisvoid,andthismaybethecauseoftheirproblemsinrelationshipsandmaritaldiscord.Marriagemay
bedelayedordenied.Thereisatendencytoliveuptotheexpectationsofothers.Theycanbematerialistic,and
gainfameandrecognition.Theymustbecarefulnottobetooselfabsorbed,greedy,andnarcissistic.Theylovethe
excitementoftravel.

Shatabhishak"ahundredhealers"6.40to20.00Aquarius
Symbol

emptycircle,orathousandflowersorstars

Deity

Varuna,godofthecosmicwaters,oftheskyandearth
ThisnakshatraisthelargegroupoffaintstarsintheWaterBearer.Thewaterpouredoutofthispotisthenectarof

Stars

immortality.Fomulhautisastarofmusicalabilitiesandgreatspirituality.Itismixedwithgreatfortuneand
misfortune.

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Varunapoursoutthewatersoflifethathealsallillnessandgivesimmortality.Heisthedivinehealer,andisthegod
ofmayaandillusion.Hegivesdivinegracefromsincererepentance.
Calledthe"VeilingStar",thisnakshatraisabouthealingthehumanconditionspirituallyandphysically.Theymaybe
healersordoctors.Thesymboloftheemptycirclerepresentsthevoidofspace,whatisbehindtheveil,indicating
illusionsormaya,andinnervision.Theyareprofoundlymystical,meditative,philosophical,scientific,andare

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visionaries.Theyareverysecretive,andreclusive.Thereisanaffinitytostarwatching,andthiscanapplyto
astronomersaswellasastrologers.Theycanbemoody,lonelyanddepressed.Intenselyopinionatedandstubborn
theythinktheyknowitallandhavenothingtolearnfromothers,becausetheyareabovethem.Alcoholicbeverages
areruledbythisnakshatra.Difficulttohealorhardtocurediseasescomeunderthisrulership.Thereisaconnection
withelectricity.

PurvaBhadrapada"theformerhappyfeet"20.00Aquariusto3.20Pisces
Symbol

swordortwofrontlegsofafuneralcot,oramanwithtwofaces

Deity

Ajaikapadathe"onefootedgoat"aformofRudraorandancientfiredragon

Stars

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ConsistsoftwomainstarsinthebodyofPegasus,thewingedhorse.MarkabandScheat:Markabisastarofhonors
andsuccesswithgreatsorrow.Scheatgivesliteraryandpoeticability,withextrememisfortune.
AjaikpadaisviewedasaformofShiva,andavehicleforthetransportofAgni(fire),representingthecleansing
spiritualpoweroffire.Ajaikapadaistheunicorn,relatedtoRudragodofstorms.
Thisisatransformationalnakshatrawheretheywillsacrificethemselvesforahighercause,tomakeadifferencein
theworld.Thereisapassionatenature,abitextremeandindulgent.Thesymbolofthemanwithtwofacescanrefer

Indications

tolookingtothepastandthefuturepossiblyatthetimeofdeath,orcanmeansomeonewhohasadarksidethey
concealfromtheworld,orjusttwofaced.Fearful,nervous,andangrytheycanbeverycynical.Theirlives
sometimesarefilledwithsadnessandproblems.Theymustbecarefulofaccidentsandinjuries.Theyareradicals
andnonconformist,whohaveexcellentspeakingabilitiestoswaythemasses,regardlessoftheconsequences.

UttaraBhadrapada"thelatterhappyfeet"3.20to16.40Pisces
Symbol

twins,backlegsofthefuneralcot,asnakeinthewater

Deity

AhirBudhyana,theSerpentor"DragonoftheDeep"

Stars

Algenib,onthetipofthewingofPegasus,givesgoodoratoryabilities,intelligencewitharesponsiblenature.
AdhirBudhyanaisaserpentofthedeepwatersrepresentingkundalinienergy,seclusionandpsychicenergy.Agniis

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importanthererepresentingthefierynatureandcleansingpoweroffire

The"WarriorStar",theyaredisciplinedwithwritingandspeakingabilities.Theyaresomewhatliketheirformertwin
nakshatra,PurvaBhadrapadabutalotmilder,andcancontroltheirangerandaggression.Therecanbealazystreak.
Thereiswealthusuallyasagiftorinheritance,usuallylatterinlife.Theyarecheerful,generous,andselfsacrificing.
Indications Theytendtobeextremelyprotectiveoftheirlovedones.Theylovesolitudeandseclusion,fortheyneedtimeto
contemplate.Theycanbeincrediblypsychicwithprofoundinsights.Theirdepthandwisdomcantranscendtheegoto
thecollectiveconsciousness,andseemtohavemagicalpowers.Theyachieveahappyhomelifeandareusually
blessedwithgoodchildren.

Revati"thewealthy"16.40to30.00Pisces
Symbol

fish,orapairoffish,adrumtomarktime

Deity

Pushan,thenourisher,theprotectivedeityforsafetravel

Stars

LocatedinthetailoftheNorthernFish,AlPherggivesorganizationalability,andapromiseofsuccess

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Pushanwasinvokedfortheprotectionofflocksandherdsandsafetravels.Healsorecoveredlostarticlesand
animals.
Thisnakshatraindicatesajourney,andmayinfactrepresentourfinaljourneyfromthislifetothenext,beingthe
lastandfinalnakshatra.Itgrantsprotectionforsafetravels.Theyaresweetcaringresponsiblelovingfriends.They
nourishandcareforothers.Theyhavebeenknowntoprovidefostercareforothers,childrenoranimals.Theyhave
anaffinityorlovetowardssmallanimals.Theylovehumanityandsociety.Theylovetobesocialbecausethey

Indications

sincerelyloveconnectingtootherpeople.Theydonthaveameanorjealousboneintheirbody.Thereisaloveof
fineartsandtheycanbecreativeaswell.Theircaringforotherscanleadtocodependency.Theremaybe
disappointmentearlyinlife,butthisdevelopedtheircompassionandsincereforgivenessofothers.Theyareabit
weakandmaybepronetochildhoodillnesses.Theyaremysticswithcompletefaithintheirbeliefsandinthe
goodnessofhumanity.Withtheirloveofwater,theyusuallybenefitfromlivingbythewater.Thereisadeep
devotionandfaithtoGod.Theyareprotectedinalltheirtravelsespeciallythejourneyfromthisworldtothenext.

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