Purva Bhadrapada : [20°0’ Aquarius – 3°20’ Pisces]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

The twenty fifth nakshatra of the zodiac is known as Purva Bhadrapada which extends from 320°0’ to 333°20’ of the zodiac and consists of two stars. The nakshatra is associated with cosmic stability and imparts fearlessness. The first three quarters of the asterism fall within Aquarius sign ruled by Saturn which extends from 20°0’ to 30°0’ in Aquarius sign and the last quarter lies in Pisces sign ruled by Jupiter. The nakshatra itself is ruled by Jupiter. Its primary and secondary attributes are sattva, harmony while at tertiary level it is rajas, activities. The presiding deity of the asterism is Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat. The astrological symbol of asterism is a sword. The primary motivational impulse of the asterism is arth or goal directed.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

A lot of significance has been attached to the presiding deity of the asterism which is Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat in the formation of cosmos. According to Vedic literature, deity Aja Ekapada denotes the unborn, transcendent cosmic energy. The goat is a docile, domesticated animal which gives milk and takes almost nothing for its own sustenance. However the role of Vedic deity is tremendous, he is infinite, an entity without motion and speech. Aja Ekapada is the unborn and worshiped as a form of Shiva and a transport vehicle of Agni, the god of fire.

According to Atharva Veda, Aja Ekapada is deeply connected with Rohit, another deity associated with cosmic evolution. The main job of Rohit was to produce heaven and earth where the thread of the sacrifice is extended. In this scheme of things Rohit was created and Aja Ekapada established himself as the Sun and made the heaven and earth firm with his strength. Aja Ekapada functions as the Sun which provides life and light and becomes a source which provides existence to the entire creation. In this scheme of things the role of Aja Ekapada is to cement this essence of manifestation. As a transport of Agni, fire which energizes all life forms Aja Ekapada takes the abstract image of Rohit, differentiates it, and then provides warmth and nourishment so that it can succeed in completing its journey.

Aja Ekapada, one of the early Vedic deities denotes the stage in cosmic evolution where fire has not taken an active role in creation, though the area of creation has been well-defined. The fire is still on the vehicle and has not been established as energy by itself. It is infinite and within it neither motion nor speech exists. The subject or objective attributes has not taken birth as yet. Manifestation cannot operate unless and until the polarization takes place and only then interplay of different forces start operating. Primarily Aja Ekapada is like a Sun which provides life and light to every form of creation but takes nothing itself. The same way the Lord Shiva in his cosmic dance arouses each and every cell and energizes the whole universe but within himself he is completely still and no activity is operating at any level.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: The Purva Bhadrapada – Jupiter – Saturn combination is connected with cosmic solidarity and teaches the person fearlessness. You are blessed with creative intelligence and it reflects in your nature early in life. There is an unchannelled latent creative force which starts creating an entirely different persona out of you. There is an ever-changing process of impulses which manifests but remains abstract for quite sometime. There is a live force within that is eager to start its journey to reach the ultimate as soon as possible. Once you gain momentum in your mission, you are unstoppable till you achieve your objectives. In your sojourn, you do not want to break the rhythm. You want to make it a continuum process.

The Purva Bhadrapada – Jupiter – Jupiter makes you extremely passionate, spontaneous and idealistic. You are shy and undemonstrative in the beginning but gradually come to terms with life. You are focused and committed and make sure that whatever task you have is not left undone. Your primary motivation is materialism as you firmly believe that worldly comforts are essential to do something meaningful in this life. You are future oriented and make the best use of the present. You are humane and want to work for the upliftment of humanity. You are non-interfering in others’ life and also make sure that nobody intrudes in your personal affairs. You are confident and follow your own ideology which is different from others. You believe in karma (efforts) and leave no stone unturned to achieve your target.

Success does not come easily and you have a share of failures in the beginning. Every failure fills you with a new resolve and you make sure that the same is not repeated. It takes quite long for you to understand your rare potential and once you have attuned yourself with the cosmic energy, you are unstoppable. You are quite a rebel and this helps you become a pathfinder for others. Your personality could be symbolized with a double-edged sword. When it is directed outwards, it can remove all sorts of obstacles which come in life. If it is the other way, it can be harmful. The real job of the sword is to ignite courage, provide perfect vision and help to unite all the disintegrated forces into a single unit. There is an inner urge in you to work with a missionary zeal to achieve your targets.

There is a desire to stand on your own, without any support and at times, it gives an impression of being eccentric and revolutionary. Perhaps you want to keep your originality intact which is why you do not heed the advice of others and adopt an attitude of ‘couldn’t care less’. There is a belief in you that you are already ahead and are fully capable of managing your show. The basis of this confidence is tat you feel strongly connected with the universal force giving you the needed energy to achieve your goals without any interference. The complete self-reliance of the inner and outer force energy synchronizes so beautifully that every dimension looks easy and possible. The motivational force is so strong that it makes you believe that nothing will come in your way once you are focused. This attitude enables you to transform life in this birth itself.

Your Drawbacks: The negative side of your personality is that you are temperamental, restless and anxious. Your eccentric behaviour and acidic tongue can leave people aghast. Sometimes you could be too self-opinionated and over-idealistic in your principles. You can be very nervous and fearful if confronted by adverse situations. You need to work on your wavering and unstable mind.

Sometimes you become too individualistic and follow the path of materialism which could be termed fanatic and anti-social. If greed sets in you can fall from the path of grace. You need to curb anger, aggression and being over-passionate about things of little consequence. Being too secretive, shrewd or irresponsible can cause a lot of pain and anxiety to you. Be wary of addiction and overindulgence in sex.

Shatabhisha : [6°40’ – 20°0’ Aquarius]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Shatabhisha is the twenty fourth nakshatra of the zodiac which is located in a large group of dim stars in the constellation of Aquarius, the water bearer. Shatabhisha nakshatra extends from 306°40’ to 320°0’ of the zodiac in Aquarius sign ruled by Saturn. Shatabhisha is also known as the physicians of the gods. The literal meaning of Shatabhisha is hundred physicians or hundred healers. The other meaning of Shatabhisha is hundred stars. Shatabhisha is ruled by the planet Rahu who is known as a shadowy planet which brings karmic rectification. Rahu, the most mystical planet of the zodiac is further highlighted by assigning to it a thousand-petalled flower representing the hundred stars constituting the constellation. Its primary and tertiary attributes are sattva, harmony while on the secondary level it is tamas or inertia. The deity of Shatabhisha is Varuna, the bestower of wisdom. The primary motivation of the asterism is Dharma or honour, i.e., principle.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

Flower is the most auspicious symbol which appears after completing the efforts which are required to achieve the goal. In this sense the flowering of Shatabhisha represents the achievements of the purpose for which the manifestation came into its being. It indicates that the creation is blossoming at the optimum. The flowering of the thousand-petalled flower is referred to for the ultimate in the multi-dimensional evolution process. For us mortals or human beings it is directly connected to the thousand-petalled lotus or the Crown Chakra. This energy or shakti is known as Kundalini Shakti. When the Kundalini Shakti arises then a person becomes liberated from the process of birth and death.

Another meaning of Shatabhisha is hundred physicians or hundred healers, pouring the secret pot containing the divine nectar of immorality. These reference points indicate that Shatabhisha has a powerful influence which is capable of transforming the entire human being. Its influence is such that an individual is fired with missionary zeal and enthusiasm. He can easily sacrifice all kind of worldly attainments to fulfill his spiritual objectives. The presiding deity of Shatabhisha is Varuna, earlier Vedic god. He is bestowed with unlimited cosmic knowledge. It has been mentioned in the Vedas that with his knowledge he can hold together mankind and the earth. He is also known as the god who had made the golden sunshine in the heavens. The wind which fills the atmosphere is his breath. He can weigh ‘True’ and ‘False’ correctly. He taught the rishi Vashishtha the mystery of the world which no ordinary man can understand. Varuna controls and directs all mysterious powers of wisdom and compassion so that the individual under the influence of Shatabhisha can readily transform and become a new ray of light himself. Rahu is the lord of the asterism who also controls all the six mysterious powers which surrounds his crown.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: The Shatabhisha – Rahu – Saturn combination will produce harmony despite initial hiccups and difficulties. You are blessed with mysterious powers of wisdom which are capable of transforming you completely. The basic impulse of your personality is to get into the revolutionary process and after achieving secret knowledge, you dedicate your energy for the upliftment of others. You are fired with a tremendous zeal and you cannot rest till you express and communicate your vision to others. More often than not, you are born with futuristic ideas of the world. You are always motivated to create a new life out of the old one and you consider yourself a thinker in your own right. You are extremely practical and work first for duty and later for personal satisfaction or glorification. You are like a flower whose beauty and fragrance is for others, and not for self.

Being a practical person, you are concerned about your personal image, socializing patterns and are ready to adjust to the changing patterns of the world. You understand that a strong body possesses a strong mind, one which can be used effectively in this world. You try to work for the development of your consciousness because you believe that the tuning of the mind, body and soul can create wonders. Sometimes you can put voluntary restrictions on yourself to be more proper and dutiful. Your missionary zeal and enthusiasm helps you to achieve your targets easily. You are a firm believer that the infinite cosmos is full of knowledge and energy and is ready to shower this on anyone who is willing to accept it. You have the bona fide right to utilise it for yourself and for the benefit of others. This very attitude will single you out among others.

Your Drawbacks: On the other side of your personality is isolation and depression. Sometimes you feel life is nothing but a duty and one has to do it under certain restrictions. If you allow yourself more suffering and apathy, you can create major problems for yourself. Invariably, you have a difficult and unstable childhood and these impressions live long in your memory. You can be harsh and your acidic tongue can create problems for you.

Mula : [0°00’ – 13°20’ Sagittarius]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Mula is the nineteenth nakshatra of the zodiac which extends from 240°00’ to 253°20’ of the zodiac and completely resides in Sagittarius ruled by Jupiter. The sign has the capacity to make the paradigm shift from animal man to spiritual being. The meaning of the word mula is root, the lowest edge. It is also portrayed as the tail of a lion, located in a group of stars that forms the Scorpion tail. The asterism is ruled by a shadowy planet, Ketu which is considered a spiritual planet. Mula marks the point where galactic centre intersects the zodiac, which further emphasizes its spiritual influence. Mula is also assigned two symbols, one is an elephant’s goad and the other a lion’s tail which plays an important role in the path of spiritualism. The ruling deity of mula is Niritti, the goddess of destruction. Niritti also means disaster and is capable of destroying anything which is creating problems in the path of realizing the real nature of the soul. Niritti is also depicted as Goddess Kali who is capable of destroying ignorance. The basic attribute is sattva, lightness with rajas, action at secondary and tertiary level. The primary motivation of mula is kama or desire.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

Mula means root of spiritual awakening but that cannot happen till ignorance is not destroyed completely. The accumulated karmic past has to be destroyed completely only then one can see the real self or the soul. That is why mula is considered quite a deadly one. The presiding deity Niritti, the goddess of death and destruction personifies the same.

It is believed that Ravana and Kansa, two deadly kings of ancient times were born in Mula nakshatra. Ravana was a very learned king who was well-versed in scriptures and Vedic rituals. He was extremely powerful and overpowered many gods. It is also mentioned in ancient literature that Agni, the fire god was a cook, Varuna, the regent of the sea, supplied water to his palace. Vayu, the god of wind swept his palace and Kubera, the celestial treasure supplied him money and so on. Ravana’s ego was so inflated that he thought he was the ultimate person on earth. Power intoxicated him fully and he dared to abduct the wife of Lord Rama who was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Due to his utter ignorance he made Lord Rama his enemy and when Rama killed him immediately Ravana’s ignorance vanished like lightening and he became a pure soul and was liberated by Lord Rama. The other demon king Kansa met the same fate by making Krishna, another incarnation of Vishnu his enemy and was killed by Krishna.

The two symbols of this asterism are very significant. The first symbol of the asterism is Elephant’s ankus which is used to control and guide this animal. When the mahout who sits atop the elephant and spurs him with the ankus it inflicts a lot of pain in the animal’s body. Due to this pain the animal starts following the instruction and learns discipline. In the same way, the lion’s tail is very sensitive and if it is disturbed then the lion becomes ferocious and can easily destroy everything around it. The same phenomenon was seen in the behaviour of Ravana when he was told by wise people in his court that he had not done a good thing by abducting Sita. He would get very angry and at times uncontrollable also. The same way when Kansa was reminded of his atrocities on his sister and her children he also reacted in the same way. Mula is motivated by kama, the desire for sensuous pleasures. The over involvement with senses brings the downfall of the person and if person does not stop himself then he is bound to face the consequences of his wrong doings; that is the message of Mula.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: The Mula – Ketu – Jupiter combination indicates that the person born under this configuration is motivated by materialism. Nevertheless, he aspires to be spiritual. These individuals may possess a rational nature and a curious mind that relishes exploring the basics of any subject. Their primary aim in life is to experience riches and luxury through intelligent means. More often than not, they lose what they earn at one point of time. They undergo a total paradigm shift in their lifetime. They find the foundation from where desirable results sprout, but lose all interest in those activities later n life. Their tamsik (negative) proclivity has to be diminished completely in order to create space for the spiritual forces. Destructive impulses have to be eliminated completely from the system so that a new beginning can take place which eventually gives shape to their real self.

You are blessed with a powerful spirit and when aroused, it is capable of expressing itself in many ways. If it appears in anger then it could be quite dangerous, however, if it is well directed then it gives wonderful results. It is very important for you to be focused or committed, which is difficult at times but you know how to achieve the desired results when the situation arises. You possess a reservoir of energy within you, but take long to realize its true worth.

Your Drawbacks: Many a time, you are not receptive to new ideas and criticism and tend to react inappropriately without realizing the pros and cons of a situation. If you can differentiate between ego and spiritualism, then most of your problems can be sorted out. You need to understand your kama (lust) process and go beyond it to reinvent yourself properly. Obstructions in your path are just intolerable and it works as a double-edged sword for you. If instigated wrongly, you can be absolutely ruthless.

Jyeshtha : [16°40’ – 30°0’ Scorpio]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Jyeshtha is the eighteenth nakshatra of the zodiac which extends from 226°40’ to 240°0’ of the zodiac in Scorpio ruled by Mars. The three stars forming the nakshatra look like an umbrella or an ear ring. These are also the symbols of the asterism. The prime star is the brilliant red star at the heart of Scorpion Antares. The ruling planet of the nakshatra is Mercury. Tamas is the basic attribute of the nakshatra but sattva flows at the secondary and tertiary levels. The primary motivation of nakshatra is arth directed activities. The presiding deity of the asterism is Indra, the king of gods. The meaning of jyeshtha is eldest or the senior most. However, here jyeshtha represents elder sister or the middle finger of the hand. Elder sister is given the utmost honour and respect in the family and she is considered next to mother. Asterism functions like a female angel who is protecting and guiding the growth and development of our children on the earth. Pranayam is a yogic kriya and middle finger is used to do this exercise with perfection.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

Indra, the king of gods has attained a lot of importance in Puranic stories because he controls all the pleasures of life. He has achieved all this power after performing great austerity and penance. Indra is a very powerful king of gods because he owns the Sudarshan Chakra, the invincible disc which can consume the world instantly, remains balanced on his fore finger. It was a reward of great sacrifice. He annihilated many demons with this disc. This circulatory disc also resembles the symbols of umbrella and ear ring. Jyeshtha has also earned a lot of status due to its symbols ear ring and umbrella.

In the ancient civilizations of many countries including India, the kings who have attained the spiritual power were given special ring to recognize their efforts in the spiritual world. Those who have attained noble status in the society were given umbrella as a symbol in those times. At this stage the soul qualifies itself to embark upon in a new direction. An individual starts transforming at this stage. One needs to withstand a lot of psychological upheaval before one starts becoming one with the spiritual energies. Mercury is the lord of nakshatra which indicates that mental capacities have to increase immensely to know the real power of the spiritual energies. Indra, the presiding deity of the nakshatra also denotes illuminated mind.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: The Jyeshtha – Mercury – Mars combination indicates an earnest desire for prowess, freedom, but there is also fear that exists at a subconscious level. The person works to achieve seniority as compared to others, becomes the eldest in many ways and looks for absolute power and respect. He conceives himself to be glorious, courageous, powerful and daring. He has the knack and the power to rise and become invincible and wants to remain courageous in the midst of crisis. At times, he does not mind being cunning, if desired ends are achieved. In a nutshell, we can say a drop has the dream to become an ocean.

You have a keen desire to be noble as well as aristocratic in the social hierarchy. You are full of energy and use your special talent faculty for growth and development. You work at an inner level and evolve yourself to achieve great heights in life. However, materialism never leaves you. You firmly believe that a solid bank balance is very important if one wants to understand proper meditation. You keep a perfect balance between have and have-nots. You belong to the first category where you want everything in abundance and there is no room for scarcity. Yet, you have love, affection and kindness towards the have-nots and are always willing to help them to the best of your ability. You are always ready to move on and experience a deeper level of existence.

Your Drawbacks: There is a constant inner conflict going on in you about your self-image and self-esteem. Your secretive and hypocritic nature will bring your downfall. You demand total surrender from your friends and well-wishers. Do not give too much importance to materialism. You need to check your irritable nature, arrogance, pride and ego. Self-discipline could be the best policy for you.

Rohini : [10°0’ – 23°20’ Taurus]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Rohini is the fourth constellation of the zodiac which extends 40°0’ to 53°20’ of the zodiac. The entire asterism resides on Taurus, the Bull. Five stars of the constellation make Rohini most beautiful in the sky, including the bright red giant Aldebaran Alpha Taurus. Rohini is ruled by Moon whereas the sign Taurus is governed by Venus which represents the creativity of the entire cosmos. The symbol of this nakshatra is a chariot that transports royalty from one destination to another. The primary motivation of Rohini is moksha i.e., liberation. Its basic attribute is rajas, tamas at secondary and rajas at the tertiary level. The presiding deity of the constellation is Brahma or Prajapati, the creator of the universe who works on a cosmic design given to him by superior gods.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

We may find many reference points of Rohini in various ancient literatures. According to Atharva Ved, Rohini was the consort of Rohit, the reddish Sun. it has been mentioned in ancient literature that out of the relationship between Rohini and Rohit, the heaven and earth were produced. Rohit was a powerful deity who also made the earth and heaven strong. It is also believed that he established light in the heaven. He had the ability to measure the space and atmosphere and through his grace gods attained immorality. His colour is bright red and deeply connected with the Sun. he is responsible for the very life force which gives shape to the entire manifestation. This shows that Rohini has huge creative energy which is totally dedicated to total creativity. Rohini is a centre of feminine energy which attracts male energy towards her for the purpose of procreation. It is also believed that through this constellation the fruit of ones actions are also realized.

There is another puranic story connected with Rohini and Moon. Out of 10 Prajapatis Daksha was the one. The king Daksha fathered 60 daughters out of which 27 were wedded to the Moon. Rohini was the most beautiful and sensuous among all her sisters. The Moon was hugely attracted towards her and started living with her only and ignored his all other wives. The other sisters of Rohini did not like the hostile attitude of the Moon and became very jealous and angry. They all approached Prajapati who in turn cursed the Moon and he started becoming ill (black). After seeing the precarious condition of the Moon all the sisters felt very bad and approached the father once again to pardon Moon. Once the curse was cast it could not be taken back therefore some amendments were made and from that day onwards Moon started waxing and waning in the sky.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: Rohini – Moon – Venus all three are associated with huge reserves of creative power. The Moon – Venus combination is one of the best poetic combinations from where the poetry of life starts taking new shape. This is a unique configuration which creates most suitable conditions from where the fruit of ones efforts starts ripening. It does not take very long for people belonging to this combination to connect with the world. Rohini functions at a universal conscious level which is beyond all rationality and reasoning. The transcendental consciousness also starts flowing through Rohini for world manifestation. It is noted that Lord Krishna was born when the Moon and its ascendant were in Rohini.

You have tremendous confidence in your potential. You work religiously to create an environment from where you can gain strength. There is a strong belief deep inside you that your efforts will bear fruit. This belief helps you set very high standards and prove your worth. An element of divinity is rooted in your psyche which helps you to achieve a higher awareness of your being; this inspires you to help humanity at large.

Your Drawbacks: You need not get too indulgent with your possessions as well as pleasures. A deeper involvement in sexual relationships can lead you to cross all social limits. Getting intoxicated with your success and the use of chemical substances can lead to your downfall.

Krittika : [26°40’ Aries – 10°0’ Taurus]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Krittika is the third nakshatra of the zodiac which extends from 26°40’ minute to 40°0’ and resides in the two constellations of Ram and Bull. The first quarter of nakshatra up 30°0’ of the zodiac comes under Aries ruled by Mars while the remaining three quarters fall under the sign Taurus ruled by Venus. The ruling planet of the asterism is the Sun. The deity of nakshatra is Agni, the god of fire. The symbol of nakshatra is a razor. The attribute of nakshatra is rajas or activity on both primary and secondary level and sattva at a tertiary level. The primary motivation of asterism is kama or desire.

Krittika is made up of six visible brightest stars and the seventh one is invisible. These stars are also known as the constellation of Pleiades. The combination of these seven stars is also known as seven sisters which are believed to be the wives of seven great seers who also figure astronomically as the seven stars of Ursa Major, the Big Dipper. Their connection with the ancient rishis shows the importance for the evolution of our planet with their guiding energy.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

The ruling deity of Krittika is Agni, the fire god. The importance of fire has been established in all the Vedic literatures. Fire has been used in all its possible forms. The primary source of fire is the Sun. The purest form of fire is the light which is very important for the existence of the world. When this light is converted into lightening, it starts creating many hidden minerals, metals in the deepest layers of the earth. Agni or fire is capable of construction and destruction of anything on this earth. It itself remains imperishable. When it is burning it can consume anything which comes within its range. Fire also operates as a great purificator of this universe. Without fire in the belly the process of digestion cannot take place. When it converts itself into heat it gives warmth, when it maintains temperature then life starts taking shape on this planet. Latent heat is very essential in the process of manifestation of life in the womb or hidden form. In other words fire is the essential part of life force or the existence. The cessation of fire is also the end of existence. The seven flames of fire provide seven planes of existence to manifest. The fire god is deeply connected with this constellation and operates on atmic principles. Krittika also stands for total transformation of the being.

It is also believed that the seventh or invisible star of the nakshatra or seven sisters is married to Dhruv or the Pole star. The entire globe rotates around the Pole and Krittika provides the guiding force and through its seven fold manifestation life happens on the earth. Therefore the connectivity between Krittika and the Pole star establishes the importance of a central and hidden principle from which the laws of life establish themselves.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: Krittika – Sun – Mars provide a deep-rooted confidence and firmness of character to achieve greatness. Invariably, a person from this constellation fights for a social cause and could easily be termed as a spiritual warrior. The person has an inherent search for truth and possesses an inner fire which starts burning for literal transformation. The negative side of this nakshatra could be a stubborn and aggressive attitude. Sometimes, a destructive tendency could be quite shocking.

Krittika, Sun and Venus suggest a nervous energy, extremely keen to express itself and experience a fresh manifestation. People born with this combination invariably direct their passion towards their goal and their pursuit remains unemotional till the desired results are obtained. Your basic impulse is to strive for creativity which you strongly believe you possess. It takes quite a while before you can prove your worth to yourself as well as to the world. Being practical and disciplined, you channelize your energy in a particular direction with certain objectives in mind. You neither remain in a state of euphoria nor anticipate results till they start happening in reality. You are skeptical of you success since you have worked very hard from the beginning, but you enjoy living with hope. This attitude helps you achieve your goal and emerge as a winner.

You are blessed with constructive as well as destructive energy. Essentially, you believe that creating something different is more valuable than taking the wrong side. The constructive aspect of life is so deep in you that you literally devote yourself to social causes. You cannot remain selfish for a long time because whatever you experience after putting in tremendous efforts, you are always willing to pass it on to others. As you are aware of your potential, you work on it and bring it to a higher level. There is an inherent desire to help others who find difficulty in organizing themselves and in staying focused. You are blessed with the sharpness of a doctor’s scalpel who uses this knife for the benefit of mankind. The influence of your nakshatra, Krittika, is so huge that a divine quality automatically builds within you. It is reflected in your selflessness as the basic nature of divinity is impersonal.

You are extremely missionary in your approach, right from the beginning. You operate with a single objective in mind and make sure you achieve it with dignity. You organize and channelize your energy in such a way that it starts giving maximum results. Perhaps, by being methodical and disciplined, you can do wonders with your thought process. You are a practical person and prefer helping people rather than forcing them to do something. It does not matter whether they are related to you or not, but they should be genuine seekers and you will help them to the best of your abilities. Once you are convinced of their credibility you can go to any extent to help them. Your magnanimity does not know limits as you do not expect anything in return.

Your Drawbacks: The destructive side of your personality can also be force to reckon with if it ever takes root. On the rampage to destruction, you can, to a great extent, even destroy the possibility of revolutionary forces. It has the capability of affecting not only an individual but also a community. You need to understand this destructive force of your which is equally powerful.

Suspicion and jealousy are two areas which can wreak havoc with your personality. Once you are on the warpath with your negative thought process you can easily head towards destruction. At times, lust also plays a negative role. Therefore, these traits should be checked well in time lest they contribute to your downfall.

Saturn: The Source of Selflessness

The glyph of Saturn is exactly the same as that of Jupiter, but it is just the opposite to Jupiter. It can also be divided into three parts. Instead of dividing these three parts from the top, let’s start from the bottom of the glyph. Towards the last portion of the bottom, we see a glyph hanging like the Moon. The second part is of a cup, which has been emptied because it is hanging in the opposite direction. The third division of the glyph can be made of a cross, which is attached to the top of the symbol.

In astrology, Saturn is understood as a planet of renunciation. Out of the many characteristics of Saturn, some are pessimism, pettiness, skepticism, fatalism, suspicion, heartlessness, obstinacy, inaccessibility and a self-conscious attitude. Some other properties of Saturn are loyalty, introspection, patience and a deeper understanding of pain, misery, misery and anguish that one faces in life, from time to time. There are a few finer qualities as well, which are attributed to this great planet and these are self-control, perseverance, earnestness, proficiency, diligence, accuracy, sense of duty and sacrifice.

The glyph of Saturn can be divided into three parts. If we observe the glyph from the bottom, then we clearly see the glyph of the Moon which is attached to the cup. While observing Jupiter’s glyph we see the same phenomenon but the glyph of the Moon was on the top as far as Jupiter was concerned. On the other hand, in the glyph of Saturn, the attachment of the arc with the emptied cup, makes the entire glyph important. In the absence of any fulfillment of desire, the mind gets distressed and anguished, leading to frustration. Saturn, being the planet of renunciation, understands that unless and until the mind has emptied itself of all material expectations, it can never taste the fruit of spiritualism. It is very important that the mind should go through all sorts of pain and unhappiness to see the worthlessness of all desire. Only then it can start a sojourn on the higher plane. The hanging glyph of the Moon with the entire glyph of Saturn underlines the importance of harbouring no desires and expectations on the path to self-realisation.

The second division of the glyph is of a cup which is upside down. The importance of the cup lies only when it is placed correctly. The moment the cup is emptied, it loses all its value as far as worldly affairs are concerned. Primarily, the cup denotes life, knowledge and wisdom. However, the empty cup is an indication of deeper understanding of self-denial where nothingness takes the centre stage. The empty cup also adds new spiritual dimensions to this glyph. If man wants to get rid of all worldly miseries and pain which keep following him like a shadow throughout life, then he needs to empty the cup of all worldly desires and expectations.

The third part of this glyph is a cross, which is attached on top of the symbol. Whenever a cross is attached with any symbol downwards, it becomes very subjective in the beginning, but later on objectivity takes over. The attachment of the cross to any symbol towards the sky is a clear indication that worldly temptations have come to cease and nothing on this earth moves the man at a personal level. The energy has synchronized and is now ready to become impersonal. The moment one achieves this deeper level of understanding, all miseries, frustration and anguish drop immediately. The entire glyph of Saturn suggests that if one is willing to understand the intricacies of desires and pains of the mind, one starts moving towards the higher goals of his being. Once the tragic phenomenon of temptation is understood, then at the second stage one needs to empty the cup and enrich his soul. The moment you become empty, then the magic of this cross begins, with its blessings getting showered and making you fresh forever.

Venus: The Source of Beauty

The glyph of Venus is fairly simple. There is a complete circle and below the circle hangs a cross. There is a great significance within the simplicity of the symbol of Venus. In life, whatever seems very simple turns out to be complex once looked at with analytical eye. The circle is an extension of an atom. Everything on this planet moves in a circle, whether it is life or the universe. Although, at times it may seem as though no two things or events have any similarity, once observed very closely, they are connected internally and this chain ultimately ends up in a circle. Perhaps, this is the reason when the eastern people first invented the zero (the circle): it gave a new dimension to the sphere of mathematics. The zero has the capacity to add value to the optimum and subtract it to nothingness. The value of zero in arithmetic opens up a Pandora’s Box of materialism and if the value is taken off, the sojourn of spiritualism begins. There could be many ways of self-realisation, but the best method is to enjoy the worldly pleasures to the optimum, then drop them one day and go beyond. In astrological parlance, Venus rules over sensuous pleasures and enables man to experience them at every level of his being and see the worthlessness of it one day. Then is the time to look for the ultimate pleasure which is beyond the senses.

The glyph of Venus is extremely significant and the positioning of the cross hanging downward adds a colour to the entire symbol. Whenever there is a cross hanging downward with any symbol, it provides extra importance at a very personal or subjective level. Whosever has performed any great feat, either in the materialistic or spiritual world, has first thought of himself. The world and mankind have followed later. Venus is the planet of love, enjoyment, feeling, talent, art, music, dance, poetry and all kinds of creative activity, which make the world more beautiful and attractive. Venus is also known to crave for the best things of this world and possess them ultimately. If somebody wants to build a beautiful house, mansion, palace or anything luxurious or comfortable, then he is thinking of himself. If you want to have a beautiful wife or handsome son, then it indicates purely subjective aspirations. Similarly, you want to own a beautiful car, garden or anything which adds new lustre to your life, then it is only for you, not for anybody else. It is altogether a different thing that your beautiful house, car, garden, wife, son, etc. also attract the world. Beauty is meant to be appreciated by everybody. The importance of the cross makes the glyph of Venus extremely significant because primarily you want to be owner of the best things on earth, but they attract everybody and ultimately become the property of this world; so nothing remains personal forever. Perhaps, that is why they say, a thing of beauty is a joy forever.

Capricorn – Grounded Earthness

Capricorn is a cardinal sign, a moveable sign. The element is earth. The earth is dual; everything happening in this world has duality, as day and night, good and bad, man and woman. Here the element earth is on the move. When this happens, things start changing rapidly, nothing remains constant. Everything is on the move and everything is changeable. The moment things become unchangeable or static they start decaying. If there is no movement, then life comes to an end. Capricorn being an earthly element is also cardinal, making man global and flourishing his growth. He becomes more practical, business-like, systematic and organized in his general approach. Suddenly he looks at the vastness in him, which directly corresponds to the vastness of the sign. He starts believing in himself and is well equipped with the ground realities of life.

The lord of this sign is Saturn. Saturn looks after the practical side of our being and Capricorn helps Saturn to establish his grip on this world because of its element, the earth. Earth is a planet and when earth is the element as well, we must recognize and accept everything is happening on earth. We build our houses on the earth, we get food from the earth and we are connected to the earth. Considering the utility of the earth, it is of paramount importance. So Capricorn, being the tenth sign of the zodiac, can help mankind to make the best use of possibilities, the environment and the situations.

Virgo – Dual Earth

The sixth sign of the zodiac is Virgo. Its nature is dual and its lord is Mercury. The element here is earth. In Virgo we come across a duality in earth. When we understand the fixed nature of earth, then our thought process is very clear and there is fixation of purpose, like the Taurus sign. But in Virgo the duality of Earth gives a different psychological meaning. The psychic energies which rule over this sign clearly indicate that thoughts and imagination need to go through the test of reality, before they become a doctrine. In this sense, Virgo holds a special position in the zodiac, because no thought is clearly understood until and unless it has reasoning, logic and a universal approach defining it.

In Gemini, thought has an in-built duality; it is re-examined and put through the test in Virgo which is ruled by the element Earth, known for its practicality. The dual nature of Earth in Virgo indicates that confusion is an in born phenomenon because of which the world remains on the move all the time. If there is no friction, life stops moving ahead. Friction can be both good and bad. People under this sign are very practical, informative and full of knowledge. They do not leave any stone unturned in achieving their goals and they keep on increasing their knowledge. They like to analyze anything; they believe in going to the core and in the process, they sometimes try too hard. They also have the tendency to become extremists.