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27 Nakshatras – Characteristics
The Jyotish teachings of the Rig Veda tell us of the Nakshatras, or constellations which are said to
represent human consciousness. There are 27 sections/Nakshatra (also known as Lunar Mansions) which
correspond to the moon’s movement around the Earth in one day. The Nakshatras are the foundation of
Hindu/Vedic astrology.
Akin to astronomy where a constellation represents a cluster of stars, the Nakshatras also correspond to
specific groups of stars. For example, the first Nakshatra known as ‘Ashwini’ is made up of three stars and
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resembles a horse (the word Ashwini is obtained from the Sanskrit word Ashwa meaning horse).
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In Jyotish, it is said that the cosmos provides a constantly changing backdrop through which consciousness
revolves. The Nakshatras are the images that appear on the backdrop. In the case of Ashwini, the backdrop
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The characteristics of each of the Nakshatras merit individual discussion, as do planetary influences, life
purpose and deities, for this basic introduction it is sufficient to summarize the Nakshatras key attributes as
indicated in the following table:
12. Uttara Phalguni – Latter reddish one Sun Moksha Cow Surya
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