Purva Ashadha : [13°20’ – 26°40’ Sagittarius]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Purva Ashadha is the twentieth asterism of the zodiac which extends from 253°20’ to 266°40’ and resides entirely within the constellation of Sagittarius and consists of two stars which looks like archer’s bow. The sign Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter. The nakshatra itself is governed by Venus. Purva Ashadha means ‘The Invincible’ or undefeated star. The Vedic deity of nakshatra is Apas, the water goddess. Its primary attribute is sattva, purity with rajas, action at secondary and tamas, inertia at tertiary level. The primary motivation of the nakshatra is moksha. The symbol of the nakshatra is Elephant’s Tusk.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

Purva Ashadha provides a conductive spiritual environment for the soul to dwell in. the symbol of the asterism is Elephant’s Tusk which also provides a lot of hidden clues. The elephant looks to be a happy-go-lucky animal who is just unconcerned about his surroundings. If proper direction is given and his hidden potentials are aroused then he is capable of going in the middle of war and taking on opponents. The same way if an individual is provoked a right kind of spiritual environment then he can know his real self i.e., atma. Elephant’s Tusk, the real symbol of the asterism is extremely valuable. Elephant’s Tusk is more precious than the entire body of the elephant. If tusk is cut then it has the capacity to grow again.

The kind of wisdom that grows under the influence of Purva Ashadha is of great practical significance. The Vedic deity of the asterism is Apas i.e., water. Vedic sages have given a lot of importance to water. Besides life sustaining force, water has a lot of roles to play on this planet. It has the capacity to remove impurities, diseases and destroy all kind of poisons in the atmosphere with its presence. It is also known as the eternal source of energy. The Sun and Moon, two vital planets generate polarized energy impulses, which in turn protect water to support and nourish all kinds of manifestations. The same way Purva Ashadha produces a congenial environment for an individual to grow, sustain, nourish and become more creative.

The lord of nakshatra is Venus who is the presiding deity of demons, whereas lord of the sign is Jupiter, the presiding deity of devtas. Both the planets Venus and Jupiter stand out among the hierarchy of the planets because of their own greatness. Venus leads the individual into indulgence due to its oversensitivity. Jupiter on the other hand is a planet of spirituality. The extreme conflict of materialism and spiritualism can also be seen here. If an individual gets carried away by Venus’ nine impulses then he brings about his downfall. When ego becomes self-centered then it blinds the person so he cannot see the higher or spiritual possibility of himself.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: The Purva Ashadha – Venus – Jupiter combination means that you want to remain unbeatable in the midst of adversities because you believe that you belong to an unconquerable class. You have an imbedded pride and apparent attraction that compels you to influence and emphasize the masses at large. There is an inner desire in you to either be a part of cosmic energy or rule it by being identified with it. You want to spread your name and fame throughout the world. Inertia may prevail on a superfluous level but with the support of a suitable environment you are capable of courageous deeds. At times, you externalize your inner capabilities to achieve something almost non-achievable. You are blessed with an intuitive wisdom which helps you at the speed of light at appropriate times.

You have the divine ability to externalize your inner strength and work on the purification of your ego throughout your life. You can produce logic and reasons with immaculate perfection and your arguments become undefeatable. You want to learn, therefore, you are willing to experiment at various levels. This is why you appear complicated to others, but you believe it is important to gather different existing opinions and philosophers to form your own. You find such experiences to be extremely unpleasant, but you also realize that there are no shortcuts. Contradictions and parallel paths open up the floodgates of your discriminating faculties and intuition takes from that point.

Your Drawbacks: There is constant danger of becoming obstinate and getting caught in the web of an inflated ego. You may have undue pride and live in self-deception without any rhyme or reason. Sometimes you display your negative traits and magnify them unnecessarily. You over-estimation of yourself creates a very poor picture in other people’s mind.

Vishakha : [20°00’ Libra – 3°20’ Scorpio]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Vishakha is the sixteenth asterism of the zodiac which extends from 200°00’ to 213°20’. Most of the nakshatra resides in the constellation of Libra and consists of four stars making a shape of scales which extends towards the sign of Scorpio. First three quarters of nakshatra falls in Libra ruled by Venus and the last quarter lies in Scorpio ruled by Mars. The asterism is ruled by benevolent planet Jupiter. Its primary motivation is dharma or principle. Its basic attribute is tamas, inertia while sattva, harmony at secondary and it is rajas, activity at tertiary level. This is the only asterism of the zodiac which has two Vedic deities – they are Indra, the lord of gods and Agni, the god of fire. The two symbols are assigned to this nakshatra, one is the potter’s wheel and the second is an archway.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

The meaning of Vishakha word is ‘readiness’, getting prepared to get into action. Vishakha is capable of total transformation. At this stage the individual is looking forward to discover his hidden qualities. There is an urgent need to make the necessary changes to achieve something new altogether. The divinity starts taking place under this asterism. The individual starts realizing with this contentment within himself and he looks for answers from higher being.

The symbol of the asterism, potter’s wheel is very relevant in this regard. Potter’s wheel moves on the centre of axis. The clay is put on this very axis. The shape of the pot depends on the expert and whatever shape the expert wants the clay does not resist and follows suit. At this stage of Vishakha the soul is in a state of readiness and if right kind of environment is created then the real shape can come out of nothingness. Due to influence of divine will there is an urge to explore one’s inner self. Sometimes if soul is governed by illusions, then it takes a different route of pleasure and enjoyment. If an individual is not satisfied with his environment and takes a negative route on impulse then it leads to infidelity or getting involved in sensuous pleasures. This invariably happens due to reactionary attitude rather than the real need of indulging in this sort of activity. There is a sense of insecurity, unhappiness, dryness which leads the person to seek shelter in sensuous activities. This sort of complexity is also visible under the influence of Vishakha.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: The Vishakha – Jupiter – Venus combination stands for transformation. Vishakha creates an environment for the native to look inside to discover the source that lies within. A unique urge arises to change the course of things, to accomplish something totally unknown. There is a bit of discontentment which is heightened with the existence of life and the person works very hard to transform his surroundings. Such a person suddenly becomes very keen to explore his inner self and emerge with the real answers to make a difference.

The Vishakha – Jupiter – Mars combination denotes tat one who grows slowly bears the sweetest fruit once ripened with time and age. People with this combination are imbibed with great strength, force and potential energy to influence and transform existence around them. They are full of faith, hope, and are enthusiastic about the future. They believe in themselves and achieve whatever they desire in life. They do not mind going through the process of pain and tribulation if the desired target could be achieved one day. They plan very systematically and put all their energy to see their goals turn into reality. Those born under this combination are courageous, confident and do not lose sight till they reach the goal.

One can depict you as a potter who is very keen to give a desired shape to the pot. In this case, you play both the roles – of the potter and the pot. You are willing to make changes in your behavior and attitude to get the desired results once you have made up your mind. To an extent, you act like a yogi who is ready to go through all the penance if enlightenment is assured. Being exceptionally kind and generous, you are keen to help those who you feel are not able to find their path.

You are very hard right from the beginning and bring yourself to the stage of readiness from where real action of life can take place. You are very attentive and ready to grab the opportunity whenever it comes your way. You could be easily depicted as an archer who focuses all his energy on the target. Perhaps, there is a keen desire in you to transform or make a paradigm shift in this life. If you feel that you need to change your attitude, understanding and behaviour to achieve your goal, then you will leave no stone unturned. You always help those who follow you or accept your dominance.

Your Drawbacks: You are very temperamental and sometimes it gets the better of you. Pursuing wrong agendas can take you off your track and lead to unnecessary delays. Try not to be dictatorial in nature and avoid quarrels as much as you can.

Sometimes, you want to fulfill too many ambitions which creates a lot of problems in life. Do not be envious and jealous of other’s success. Sometimes, your social networking is very poor and you may suffer on this account. Your temperament and strong sexual appetite can put life out of gear.

Swati : [6°40’ – 20°00’ Libra]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Swati is the fifteenth asterism of the zodiac which extends from 186°40’ to 200°0’ and completely resides within the sign Libra, the balance, ruled by Venus. It is spotted by Arcturus, the brightest single star in the constellation Bootis. The meaning of Swati is the Sword which indicates a strong desire of dominance. The sign Libra is ruled by planet Venus and denotes that material and spiritual forces are evenly posed. Swati represents that influence with some differences. This is being highlighted by the rulership of asterism by Rahu. The primary motivation of the asterism is Arth, focused activity. Its basic and secondary attribute is tamas, with sattva at tertiary level. The presiding deity of the asterism is vayu, the god of wind or life breath. Vayu or air is the vital life force of the universe. The symbol of the asterism is Coral.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

A lot of mystery is attached with the Coral because it has many characteristics within itself. It is believed that it produces its off spring on its own. This also indicates of an evolutionary stage when outer forces are not required because evolution was happening on its own. Although coral looks like a solid mass but essentially not a marine creature, actually it is a sea product. Due to marine conditions it becomes hard and solid. At the same time coral has a strong psychic impact on the people who experienced it. Although it is affected by its marine conditions, it has an inbuilt quality of creating its own environment. The same is true for human beings also, they get influenced by surroundings but have the ability to change themselves suddenly.

Swati is a primordial stage of evolution when evolution was happening with a single cell or asexual. There are many ancient stories where a rishi could produce off springs by his thought, imagination, speech, ear, nose, sweat etc. as a matter of fact reproduction activities started happening under Swati’s influence in Libra. The deity of the asterism is Vayu, however there are two more important forces agni (fire), Surya (the Sun) and Vayu, the trinity gods who are responsible to the formation of the material world. The sign Libra plays a very important role in the cosmic world. Being the seventh sign of the zodiac which represents balance of the universe plays a very important role in the planetary hierarchy. Saturn becomes exalted here indicating materialism is taking a centre stage. The atmic planet Sun gets debilitated which indicates that atmic or spiritual forces are at the lower ebb. Therefore self-gratification starts taking deep roots over here and ego becomes self-centered. Rahu, the lord of nakshatra plays a very important role because internally he seeks spirituality but externally gets entangled with materialism. Here lies the importance of balance, Libra. If that can be established then one can proceed towards spirituality easily.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: The Swati – Rahu – Venus combination provides an inherent force to change the surrounding environment in a dramatic way. Their inner force is so intense that it has the ability to bring a paradigm shift in their lives. Persons born under this sign are extremely passionate and plan their moves by utilizing their intellect to the optimum. Your actions are directed towards personal gains because self-gratification is the most motivating point in your life. Your total personality is engrossed in every action that you pursue. If you go through any pain or deprivation, you do not get bogged down because of the strong belief that when the time of rewards shall come, these things will not matter at all. You seek pleasure in work but are not pleasure seekers.

You work very hard to crystallize your spirit and energies towards the world for personal gains. Your total persona is highly motivated to achieve personal glorification. You can be focused and can cut yourself from all worldly pleasures to achieve your goals. Sometimes, outer surroundings do influence you, but you have the capability to come out unscathed. You are intensely passionate in most of your actions. As a matter of fact, you can be business-like and forego personal pleasures. You are compassionate towards others and willing to help anybody in distress. You are exceptionally kind and have a healing influence on others.

Your Drawbacks: You remain discontented and restless even after achieving a lot in life. Too much self-indulgence or self-centredness can also create problems with your personality. You should learn to organize your energy because destructive tendencies can take a heavy toll on you. You are very sensitive and tend to get upset easily.

Uttara Phalguni : [26°40’ Leo – 10°0’ Virgo]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Uttara Phalguni is the twelfth nakshatra of the zodiac and it is also the later part of Purva Phalguni. Uttara Phalguni extends from 146°40’ to 160°0’ of the zodiac. The asterism resides in two fixed stars at the tail of the lion but nakshatra itself extends in the next constellation of Virgo. The first quarter of the nakshatra from 26°40’ to 30°00’ resides in Leo sign governed by the Sun, which provides the native with tremendous possibilities of growth, development and creative expression. The remaining three quarters of the asterism which extends from 0°0’ to 10°0’ in sign Virgo is ruled by Mercury. Virgo and Mercury put together create a wonderful environment which enables the native to develop his/her latent potential including yogic powers. The lord of nakshatra is the powerful planet of the zodiac is the Sun. its basic attribute is tamas, inertia with rajas at secondary and sattva at tertiary levels. The primary motive of the asterism is moksha, i.e., liberation.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

It is noted the Phalgunis are twin cousins. One is Purva and second is Uttara Phalguni. Therefore some features, symbols and activities are somewhat identical. The symbol of Uttara Phalguni is also four legs of a coat which connect them with each other. Uttara Phalguni represents the two real legs of the coat which have the ability of healing others. The presiding deity of the asterism is Aryaman. Aryaman, a Vedic god is known for his leadership and noble qualities. The unity of Phalguni needs a deeper insight to know the multi-faceted approach of a four-legged cot. On the lower plane the utility of cot is well-known and understood. On the higher plane the unity of four legs makes the world complete itself because the entire Universe is enclosed and creates an environment where four natural forces can operate easily. The quarternity can be interpreted in many ways. The beginning of universe is related with the four heads of Brahma, the four dimensions of the space and the four Vedas. There are four stages of human life and there are four duties one needs to perform to live life comprehensively. The world is also made of four walls as is the house where man lives. The number four provides the basic environment from where life or understanding starts happening or taking place. The fifth dimension is space or absolute reality known as Brahma.

The first quarter of Uttara Phalguni nakshatra falls in Leo sign which provides a very secure environment for the native and without any restriction. The opportunities are available in abundance to the native for his growth and development. The last three quarters fall under Virgo and ruled by vibrant planet Mercury. Virgo sign is deeply related with the mysteries of the nature. This sign also bestows the native with hidden powers. The planet Mercury is fully capable of exploring the hidden qualities of brain. The sign Virgo represents the nature at large and Mercury provides the needed intellect to understand the hidden forces which control the nature. Therefore the possibilities of spiritual growth and mental expansion are tremendous under this asterism. If one takes keen interest then mystery of nature and space can be understood to a great extent. This asterism is also provided with tremendous energy so one can gaze at the vastness of the Universe. Whenever one tumbles in his mission or feels isolated then there is Aryaman, the presiding deity who assures the success in mission because he himself is a superman and does not like his people, those born under this asterism, to face permanent blockade in life.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: Uttara Phalguni – Sun – Sun combination provides immense activities to the people born under this nakshatra. Uttara Phalguni bestows tremendous basic power, hidden urge and restlessness which could become the driving force to attain something meaningful. Before they achieve something important, they must go through the process of chaos. Unless and until courage, confidence, endurance and an ability to fight is instilled, they cannot achieve their desire. Since you are aware of your potential, perhaps this is why you fight with all your might to achieve something extraordinary. This combination is a mixture of ambition, fight, difficulties and righteous struggle. Persons born under this nakshatra are bestowed with a tremendous force to overcome constraints and restrictions.

The Uttara Phalguni – Sun – Mercury combination possesses latent potentiality that could be used in various yogic powers. Uttara Phalguni also indicates that the creative energy is ready to bestow the native with the best in every possible way. A person born under this combination possesses an inherent power which constantly pushes restless energy to take a concrete shape under any circumstance. This constellation also enables the person to fight with all his might until he achieves his desired goal. There is an inherent urge to fulfill aspirations through righteous means and it does not bother the person if, in the process, he or she faces tremendous difficulties.

You are eager to fight your way to achieve leadership in your desired field. You also believe very strongly that if efforts are righteous, then the desired are not very far off. You can bear all sorts of difficulties and hassles once results are assured. You have no problem in standing alone or in isolation, but once you decide to get into action, then you focus all your energy to achieve laurels. You have a self-belief that safety, peace and comfort can only be achieved while engaged in meaningful actions. You are very kind and generous to people you feel deeply associated with.

You are extremely hopeful about your abilities. There is a tremendous positive belief in you that possibilities will never shut their doors on you. You cannot be tied down with limitations and always want to explore the vastness of the universe. You prefer to stand alone and live in isolation but once you have decided to engage in action, your commitment is unbelievable. As achievements make you feel secure and confident, you direct all your energies to achieve worldly things. You have the ability to explore the hidden aspects of your nature and utilize them to your benefits.

Your Drawbacks: On the other side of your personality, loneliness can create a great void in your life. You know you grow in meaningful relationships or in co-dependency. If you can overcome your loneliness then you can do wonders; being lonely is the most difficult state of your being. At times, your resentment and ingratitude towards others creates problems for you.

Self-centredness could bring your morale to its lowest ebb. You could sometimes isolate yourself too much and too deeply. It can reduce your confidence to a very low level and then it will take very long to bring it back. Do not indulge in black magic or left-handed tantra to control others. Sometimes, you hold an inner resentment towards your friends and even those who have helped you.

Ashlesha : [16°40’ – 30°00’ Cancer]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Ashlesha is the ninth asterism of the zodiac. It extends from 106°40’ to 120°0’ and completely resides within the sign of Cancer. It consists of a circle of six stars in the constellation of Hydra, the female water snake. The meaning of Ashlesha is entangle the person or object completely. The nakshatra is ruled by Mercury and the sign Cancer is governed by the Moon. The motivating force of the nakshatra is Dharma, principle. Its basic attribute is rajsik, however, it is sattva at secondary and tertiary level. The deity of nakshatra is Naga, the serpent king and it presents Kundalini or serpent fire which is located in the base of spine in the coil form. One can experience the enlightenment when Kundalini Shakti is awakened.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

The serpent symbol is deeply associated with the man’s psyche right from the time immemorial. All ancient religions of the world had used this symbol in many different allegories. In Indian ancient literature, serpent symbol has been used widely. Although reptile snake is the most feared one because it can kill the object with its fatal bite, that happens only when it is provoked, does not matter whether intentionally or not. Otherwise he follows his own path. Kundalini Shakti is a mystic knowledge which is directly connected with spiritual awakening. There are three things connected with this symbol – one is snake, second is poison and third is mysticism. This energy is generally understood to be quite dangerous but if one can awaken the Kundalini energy then he can liberate himself within one birth.

According to Christianity the beginning of the world happens due to the presence of snake. Had the serpent not induced Eve to eat the apple in the Garden of Eden perhaps the beginning of the world would not have taken place. In Indian literature serpent energy is used in various forms. All our gods and goddesses have had serpent as one of their ornaments. It is also believed the world is balanced on the head of Sheshnaga, the huge serpent. According to another fable, Vishnu floats in the Kshira-Sagar, the ocean of milk on the bed of a huge snake. When the churning of the ocean took place at the beginning of the cosmic creation by the gods and demons the Sheshnaga was used as the churning rope. Lord Shiva and serpent are synonymous to each other. Serpent energy or Kundalini Shakti is considered the most electrifying energy in the world of spirituality. Besides, snake is also deeply connected with sex, power, money, wealth and hidden knowledge. In India snakes are worshiped widely.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: people born under the Ashlesha – Mercury – Moon combination are highly intelligent, clever and understand human psyche perfectly. They possess a great potential for mental development. They are intellectually very sharp and understand the nuances of whichever art they take up seriously in life. Their latent knowledge of understanding new challenges is terrific and they have the ability to become masters at whatever they do. Their personality remains mysterious and they are unpredictable in their behavioural pattern also. They carry some sort of split personality which is why they could be extremely good or bad according to the situation.

You are active, willing to take initiatives and capable of putting all your energy behind it. You are a keen observer of your surroundings and learn at the speed of light. You cannot tolerate any form of personal humiliation and if you are provoked by somebody or even by a situation, you make sure you prove your worth convincingly. Many times, you become aware of your real potential only after facing trauma in life. You also have a phenomenal ability to rise from the ashes. You are quite reclusive, self-reliant and happy with your isolation. You are very kind and gentle, and willing to help those who seek help from you.

Your Drawbacks: You are not completely aware of your temper; many times it takes you by surprise. Sometimes, your worries; fears and even mental instability create a chaotic environment for you. Your restlessness and self-deception can lead to psychic ability.

Punarvasu : [20°0’ Gemini – 3°20’ Cancer]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Punarvasu is the seventh asterism of the zodiac. Punarvasu extends from 80°0’ to 93°20’ of the zodiac. The three quarters of this auspicious nakshatra resides in Gemini and the last quarter is placed in Cancer. It consists of five stars including both Castor and Pollux. This nakshatra is given a symbol of house as well as bow. The nakshatra itself is ruled by Jupiter. The first three quarters of the nakshatra which falls within Gemini is ruled by Mercury and the last quarter which comes under Cancer is ruled by Moon. The presiding deity of the asterism is Goddess Aditi. This nakshatra is full of rajas attribute or activities, both at primary and tertiary level with sattva at secondary level. The primary motivation of Punarvasu is Earth or directed activities.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

Punarvasu, the world is consists of two words – Punah and Vasu. Punah means repetition. Vasu means a ray of light or a jewel. The Vasus were dignified Vedic deities, eight in number and all are connected indirectly with this nakshatra. If we try to analyze the word Punarvasu then simple meaning comes to mind: repetition of rays. Rays are generated from light and the mystery of the word is if ray keeps on repeating itself then it will automatically take the form of light. The asterism itself represents universal life which can happen only with the support of ray or light. The nakshatra also implies the revival of certain aspects of initial life essence which was necessary for the evolutionary process.

Vasus are the very important deities of the universe. At the beginning of cosmic evolution they played a very essential role. The Vasus which are eight in number namely Apas (water), Prithvi (earth), Agni (fire), Chandra (moon), Pratyush (dawn), Dhruva (pole star), Vayu (air) and Prabhas (lustre) are very important elements for the preservation, nourishment, sustainability of the human and universal existence. Consciousness itself is energized by the Solar Logos. Aditi, the mother goddess creates the possible environment for the seed to eventually bear fruit. She is also bestowed with a great ability to gain wealth or substance. Aditi is also the Earth goddess capable of granting everything in plenty and gives birth to all the gods.

The asterism has two symbols, one is bow and another is house. The bow is the link between the archer and the target. In a way it operates as a launching pad. The archer is standing here but through aim wants to be somewhere else. Another symbol of the asterism is house which also implies the same meaning. The house is used by an occupant for resting and recuperation of energies so he can achieve his target. The occupant has to leave the house to go to his work place and after completing tasks he comes back to his house and gets ready for the next day.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: The Punarvasu – Jupiter – Mercury combination produces an exceptional mind with tremendous wisdom. Those born under this combination have the ability to become the launching pad between the archer and the target. Invariably, their own arrow establishes a perfect link in whatever they do in life. There is an impelling force to create essential conditions and background for themselves as well as for the people who follow them in future. They create a proper environment where fructification of efforts and the concretization of the will can take place easily. However, over intellectualization of their knowledge and wisdom can bring a steep downfall.

Punarvasu – Jupiter – Moon provides an almost ready platform from where the great drama of life can be enacted. Three-fourths of the Punarvasu nakshatra is covered by the previous sign Gemini and one-fourths by the present sign Cancer. If the Jupiter – Mercury combination works in a manner which puts two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen together two create the possible environment for these to get converted to water, the Jupiter – Moon works in tandem to induce electricity at a high velocity to create water in reality. This could be the difference when we compare Punarvasu in the two signs of Gemini and Cancer. Fructification of efforts becomes a reality rather than only a mirage. There is deep-rooted confidence in the person’s mind that if he takes the first step, then conquering even Mount Everest will become a reality.

You are blessed with a great capacity to work with a tremendously focused mind. The target is very clear to you and your total focus is on ways to achieve it. Most of your energy and time goes in positioning yourself. You work effortlessly and arouse your intellect to a level from where obtaining desired results is not difficult at all. Invariably, you work independently and attract the masses towards yourself with fantastic results. You are genuinely concerned for the ones you love and try your best to make things better.

You have clarity of goal at a very early age. There remains a great doubt on your ability for some but you are not one of those who give up their ideas after initial failures. You do not have any sort of confusion in your foresightedness but the environment in which you work always creates a major challenge for you. There is a huge gap between reality and vision and your greatness lies in the fact that you bridge this gap beautifully. There are two main reasons – one, you see the possibility to fulfill your dream and, second, you want to create a conducive environment for those who want to do something different but lack in vision.

Your Drawbacks: Overindulgence with the mind or intellect can create a stumbling block. Sometimes, a conflict between wisdom and logic also creates a lot of confusion in your mind. At times, you are too critical to be tolerated by others. Sometimes, you remain so unconcerned about the results that your efforts go in vain.

Your likes and dislikes are so strong that they create utter confusion in your life. If you are wrongly convinced of an issue or situation then you can go overboard, expressing yourself unnecessarily. Sometimes, others find it difficult to bear your ego or over-assessment of yourself. Often, you not objective nor are you able to take a macro view of the situation.

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.