Revati : [16°40’ – 30°0’ Pisces]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Revati is the twenty seventh and last nakshatra of the zodiac which consists of 32 stars in the Southern Tail of Pisces. It extends from 346°40’ to 360°0’ of the zodiac sign of Pisces ruled by Jupiter. The asterism itself is ruled b Mercury. According to mythological belief Saturn was born under this nakshatra. It is noted that Venus becomes exalted in this sign. The symbol of fish is assigned to the sign. The presiding deity of the asterism is Pushan, a name given to the Sun for measuring the sky. The symbol of the asterism is a drum or mridanga which is used for measuring time. Sattvas are the attributes of the asterism at all three levels. The primary motivation of the asterism is moksha, i.e., liberation.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

Revati nakshatra is considered a huge womb in which the Sun remains dormant until the impulse for the next creative cycle begins. The lord of Revati asterism is Mercury who is the messenger of god to the human world and matter immerses here in the pure essence. It is also known as a Great Deluge where the seed for future creation incubate until the next cosmic dawn. Revati is also known as the wife of Balrama, elder brother of Lord Krishna. Revati functions in the realm where one cycle of evolution enters into completion and rest until the next beginning takes place. The fish is the symbol of the sign, an indicator of auspicious creative influence. Fish is known for fertility and rapid growth. A new life begins for an individual under this asterism. Due to the influence of this asterism a new cycle keeps on emerging while the old one ceases.

Revati is the twenty seventh and last asterism of the zodiac which also falls in the last sign of the zodiac, i.e., Pisces. Most of the important planets are deeply connected with this sign and nakshatra. Sign Pisces is ruled by Jupiter which is considered the Jeevatma, the soul of humanity. Saturn was born in the asterism of Revati. Sun is the father of Saturn and Saturn was born to the mother Chhaya, the shadow of real wife of Sun i.e., Sangya. Saturn is also known as the god of boundless time. The lord of Revati constellation is Mercury who gets debiliated in this sign indicating when the worldly logic and reasoning ceases to exist only then one can have a union with ultimate or when atma (soul) meets the paramatma (ultimate). Venus is the planet of procreation and gets exalted in this sign indicating when the one cycle of creation comes to an end then the second is ready to happen after a certain gap. The symbol of the sign is fish which is considered auspicious. One of Lord Vishnu’s avatar was of a fish, Matasya-avatar also indicates the beginning of a new cycle of evolution. The presiding deity of the asterism is Pushan, also known as nurturer. All these symbols are deeply related with this sign indicating the mystery attached with the sign which also indicates a subtlety of endless evolutionary cycle.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: The Revati – Mercury – Jupiter configuration demonstrates gifted creative intelligence which helps to attain mastery in any chosen field. It looks as if some sort of divinity operates at an apparent level which is why achievement becomes just a matter of time, though necessary assistance is provided when the need arises. This combination also enables the fructification of nature’s secret energies. One gets an impression of one evolution cycle being completed while the other is ready to begin. You are here to experience many changes almost at regular intervals which make your existence more vibrant and lively.

You are born genius. You could be extraordinary in dance, music, literature and other forms of creativity. You are bestowed with abundant talent and growth that helps you in your sojourn of achievements. You like to protect your creativity as a mother protects her child. Great wealth and material property come to you automatically, although there no craving for the same. Your sincere efforts never go waste. Your knowledge and wisdom helps you at every step and others admire it too. You are a constant support to your family, friends and peers and want nothing in return. You have energy similar to cosmic energy, which does not want to stop till exploration is complete.

Your Drawbacks: The darker side of your personality is that you are quite temperamental. At times a feeling of inferiority or low esteem goes so deep in your system that it starts disturbing your equilibrium. Your over-sensitivity is the other cause of anxiety which invites unnecessary troubles. You so overdo generosity that you yourself become empty. You try to be co-dependent on others, which becomes a futile experience.

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.

Cancer – Emotional and Flowing

Cancer, the fourth sign of the zodiac, is the cardinal sign and the element is water. The beauty of water is in its flow. A river is beautiful because it flows. A pond does not seem so beautiful because it is still and its expanse is limited. A river grows though a consistent process of renewal, hence, it is always fresh, full of life, music, energy and poetry. In Cancer, we can imagine water in Ganges, which, coming from Gangotri, goes to meet the ocean. Any river originating from its source goes dancing and travelling hundreds of miles to its destination – the ocean. The lord of this sign is Moon, which itself is ever changing. The Moon is a satellite of the earth. Sometimes we see the full Moon, sometimes we see no Moon; a dark night, and then full Moon. Water has lot to do with our emotions and feeling which too, are ever-changing. Psychologists say that they believe if one remains in one emotional state for more than three months, then there is a danger of his/her becoming edgy. Water as an element helps us to shift from one emotion to another. Today we can be angry, tomorrow sad and on another day very happy. Then there is silence, followed by an outburst. These different moods are helpful for our survival, for the relationship we enjoy and for our evolution and growth as emotional beings.

Water comes after air as far as the elements go. The connection between air and water can be underlined by the fact that air is responsible for rains. Clouds travel through the air carrying water. When these clouds burst against a mountain, it starts raining. The water from mountains comes to the plains and gradually to the rivers before reaching the ocean. This is a process: water from the sea goes to the sky, from the sky it falls to the mountains, from there it comes to the plains. Also we do not remember everything. This human ability to forget is also attributed to the Cancer sign and the Moon. This ability helps us to be happier for if we remembered everything about our past, we could certainly have been miserable.

LIBRA

Libra is the seventh sign of the zodiac. Its glyph is rather unique. There is an independent, horizontal line above which is a semi-circle with two short lines attached to both ends. These two half lines form a loop, canopy or a nicely formed semi-circle bulging upward. It looks like a face, beneath which are outstretched arms. This upper part of the glyph denotes the higher state of the mind, where the imagination process wants to touch the sky. The higher power of the mind does not want to be confined to any known boundaries, because limiting the thought process is death, equal to killing someone physically. It has to be spontaneous. The semi-circle is well connected with the two halves at both ends, which form two small horizontal lines. Beneath this, the perfect horizontal line provides total support; an unquestionable base. The semi-circle along with the two halves represent the universal mind and the horizontal line below stands in perfect support, enabling the mind to contemplate that which is almost impossible. However, to achieve a balance of the self is not an easy task at all. That is why a Libran constantly strives to achieve balance despite meeting failures often. Since the inherent drive is so intense, it keeps force and energy intact until the target is achieved.

The glyph of this sign also resembles a hat. In order to keep the foodgrain free from pesticides and destruction, people in the village make a special clay cover so that the grain can be preserved for long. The geometrical sign of Libra shows duality at the psychological level where conflict between the personal and social level is apparent. If we dig a little deeper, the same conflict becomes more serious between the practical and spiritual aspects of life. The semi-arc which resembles a hat is a clear indication that mental faculties are used to the optimum. The human mind is the real source of all knowledge. It is believed that the zodiac is full of information, which penetrates the human mind right from birth. Therefore, at one point, the mind is set to take a quantum leap into the unknown horizon in a bid to get all the information available. The horizontal line beneath it is the root which represents the practical side of the world. If we look at the hat, this horizontal line can be interpreted as the human body from the neck downwards, connected to a firm base. It is exactly like a clay cover that covers the grain used by villagers to protect grain and is in contact with the ground, but is slightly raised to ensure that the grain is kept intact, providing oxygen, light and fresh air. The glyph clearly indicates the duality – reaching for the sky while keeping the feet firmly planted on the ground. It is an art which requires a lot of skill, patience, endurance and experience before one perfects it.