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.

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.

Uttara Ashadha : [26°40’ Sagittarius – 10°0’ Capricorn]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Uttara Ashadha is the twenty first nakshatra of the zodiac consisting of two stars in the breast of archer and extends from 266°40’ to 280°0’ of the zodiac. Uttara Ashadha extends from 26°40’ to 30°0’ in Sagittarius ruled by Jupiter and from 0°0’ to 10°0’ in Capricorn ruled by Saturn. In other words first quarter of the asterism lies in Sagittarius and the rest three quarters are spread in Capricorn. The nakshatra is ruled by the Sun. The presiding deity of the asterism is Vishwedevas, the universal god. The primary and tertiary attributes of the asterism are sattvas, harmony however secondary attribute is rajas, action. Its primary motivation is moksha, i.e., liberation. The symbol of the asterism is Planks of Bed.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

As a matter of fact Uttara Ashadha is an extension of Purva Ashadha, previous asterism but its nature is entirely different than the earlier asterism. Most of the impulses which are active at this level initially influence the psychological aspect of an individual. Previous asterism denotes the inner reality of an individual is hiding within the outer physical clothing which he is trying to purify and spiritualize. However the realization of inner understanding has to be absorbed and assimilated in the person’s psychic nature only then true understanding can take place. The moment this realization dawns the universal laws of nature begin to manifest to the individual. The perception of life is seen in a different light with this kind of understanding and a person’s concept of life becomes different altogether. He no longer perceives himself different from the entire universe. The Vishwedevas, the universal gods help him to understand this great phenomenon.

The symbol of the asterism is Planks of a Bed. The role of the planks is to give support to the bed. This symbol also implies that the planks have provided a provisional arrangement for sitting and resting. All these things are happening at a psychological level so one can understand the universal phenomenon behind it. Until and unless one is not psychologically ready for spiritual journey then he cannot make much advancement on that path. Due to the influence of this asterism those hidden qualities of an individual start surfacing which can lead him towards the path of moksha or liberation.

The nakshatra itself is ruled by the Sun. the first quarter of nakshatra falls in Sagittarius which is ruled by Jupiter and rest three quarters are spread in the Capricorn sign ruled by Saturn. The Sun and Jupiter enjoy the greatest harmony of the entire cosmos. The Sun rules over soul and Jupiter being a guru of all the devtas provides the maximum support to the soul on the path of realization. Those born under this asterism have the fullest blessings of the benevolent Jupiter. The same is not true for the remaining three quarters of the asterism which falls under Capricorn sign ruled by Saturn. Saturn is a bitter enemy of the Sun but primary a highly spiritual planet himself. If the individual is on the path of self-realization then Saturn acts as a friend and removes all those impediments which are either stopping the process or creating problems. However if soul is still in an indulgent mode due to ignorance then Saturn will induce all kinds of pain, trial and turbulence so soul can perceive its reality and drops ignorance instantly. The Vishwedevas, the universal gods are there to help the soul to be a light unto itself.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: The Uttara Ashadha – Sun – Jupiter combination denotes that you perceive life very differently right from the beginning. With this sort of understanding, you try to leave a pattern which has a universal appeal. It takes rather long for you to make up your mind but once the objectives are clear, you approach them in a systematic and disciplined way. There is a deep humanitarian concern and a feeling of justice in your nature for one and all. You are a hard taskmaster and do not leave any stone unturned unless you become a master yourself. Your dedication eventually creates a beautiful passage for you and you find your rightful place in this world. Failure does not desist you from your goal; on the contrary, it strengthens your resilience to achieve it with more vigour.

Uttara Ashadha – Sun – Saturn combination indicates that you are willing to suffer in isolation provided you can project yourself on a bigger canvas to prove some hidden points to yourself. The supreme deity of your being is that you are capable of going beyond restrictions and can destroy any establishment which does not have a universal appeal. There is a greater urge in you to develop your intellect at par with the intellectuals and socialize with them. You are well ahead of time and a pathfinder for others. Whatever pain and difficulties you suffer at a personal level enables you to empathize with others who are going through the same. You are thoroughly practical in your approach and understand the ground realities well. There is a strong tendency to translate most of your ideas into action.

You prefer to be active all the time. The experiences gained with constant activities help you to readjust at a psychological level. At times you do not mind suffering personal pain in lieu of understanding the real meaning of life which helps you to become internally strong. You can easily sacrifice your personal pleasure to help others if need be. You have an inherent concern for others which makes you popular among peer and friends. At a deeper level of your being, you are a friend of humanity and want to contribute it in a big way, but without making much fuss about it.

You are blessed with great insight, are balanced in approach and develop an aggression which can be used as the situation demands. You can be focused and can penetrate anything that you undertake with your vision. You acquire practical knowledge on your own and this helps in developing leadership qualities. You can relate very easily with people and this helps you to accomplish your mission in this life. You are persistent and never leave any stone unturned until you achieve success. You are idealistic and always set big goals for yourself. Your virtues are always refined. If you follow the right path then success can never be far from you.

Your Drawbacks: Your main flaw is that you are too rigid in your approach. Very seldom do you make amendments, which can put off even your friends. Sometimes you are over-cautious and reluctant to budge from your pre-determined stand which creates problems for you. You pay more emphasis to the end rather than the journey and in the way, the process becomes painful.

You may face failures early in life, but later on you meet with success. You need to learn the importance of patience while confronting adverse situations in life your excessive activism can take a toll on your personality. If you are not fully responsible for any project then you contribute half-heartedly. Do not leave a task undone because it will have a bad impact on your character. You are self-centred and stubborn which can create problems for you.

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.

Anuradha : [3°20’ – 16°40’ Scorpio]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Anuradha is the seventeenth nakshatra of the zodiac which extends from 213°20’ to 226°40’ of the zodiac in the sign of Scorpio ruled by Mars. It consists of three stars in the body of Scorpio. In the same constellation another star Alpha Centauri also lies that is the closet star of our solar system. The lord of the asterism is Saturn whereas the lord of sign is Mars. Both the planets belong to opposite poles and when they come together then the churning of an individual is bound to happen. The same phenomenon can be seen when we notice the attributes of the asterism. It is tamas, inertia, negativity at basic and tertiary level, however it is sattva at the secondary level. In other words, sattva, truth and harmony attribute is hemmed between tamas. The symbol of Anuradha is Lotus and presiding deity of nakshatra is Mitra, the deity of friendliness and cooperation.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

Great mystery is attached with the symbol of Anuradha which is Lotus. The Sanskrit meaning of Lotus is Padma. The seed of lotus is sowed in the mud therefore its initial growth takes place in the mud only which indicates the individual’s total involvement with materialism. The manifestation of the seed of lotus happens at various levels. It takes root in the mud which represents total ignorance. Its stems grow in water and water represents the emotional side of a person. It gets attracted by the sun rays and starts blossoming on the surface of the water. This also represents the growth pattern of a soul. The other meaning of Padma refers to sexual intercourse. Another meaning of Padma is Laxmi, the consort of Vishnu, who follows Lord Krishna in the form of Radha. According to mythological story the macro cosmic lotus rises from the navel of Vishnu and on which Brahma, the creator of cosmos was seated. Lotus also refers to the entire process of the creation.

Another meaning of Anuradha asterism is the ‘Smaller Radha’ or one who follows Radha. Radha is the beloved of Lord Krishna who was deeply attached to him. The story of Radha is also very significant. She was the consort of Lord Krishna but due to her circumstances she longed more that she lived with Krishna. Although both were not leaving an opportunity to be together when they get chance but the constant struggle was there. It looks as soul is longing to meet the divine but circumstances are creating the problem to do so. The same pattern can be seen from the opposite lordship of nakshatra, Saturn and sign lord, Mars. The deity of nakshatra is Mitra who is eternally friendly and cooperative towards man. According to Rig Veda, there are two powerful deities, one is Varun, light of the night. Mitra is light of the day which begins with the dawn. The Atharva Veda says whatever light was concealed by the Varun in the night, Mitra brings it back with the dawn. The night represents the ignorance of the soul due to influence of Maya and with the dawn divinity takes over.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: The Anuradha – Saturn – Mars combination creates paradoxical situation. As Mars and Saturn are inimical to each other, one is considered fiery and the other is cold by nature. Therefore, inherent conflicts remain mostly at the psychological level where a person has to understand the dark and bright side of his being and make timely adjustments. Ego, ignorance, jealousy and attachment start losing connectedness with the inner self once you learn to synchronize both the natures. Once this phenomenon occurs, the person becomes open and has empathy and compassion for one and all. No doubt, the initial struggle remains there, but once flowers begin to blossom, fragrance and beauty can engulf the entire world.

You have a great ability to create and maintain good relationships without losing your focus. Once you understand your latent power, you can do wonders with this unused energy. You have the ability to overcome the difficulties which come your way. Many times, it seems, especially to your close ones, that you have given up and lost the battle. But you are one of those who can lose at the initial level to achieve final victory. You help people without them coming to know that you are helping because you believe that dignity and honour should be maintained.

Your Drawbacks: There are certain issues which need to be addressed in earnest otherwise they can cause your downfall. Sometimes, rigidity in thoughts and vehement jealousy can create a lot of problems for you. You are low on tolerance and anger takes a centre stage. Selfish motives can bring you a bad name.

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.

Purva Phalguni : [13°20’ – 26°40’ Leo]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Purva Phalguni is the eleventh asterism of the zodiac which extends from 133°20’ to 146°40’ resides within sign Leo ruled by the Sun. it consists of two stars, can be seen at the rear flank of the lion. The symbols of the nakshatra are a couch, platform and fire place. The meaning of Purva Phalguni is ‘the fruit of the tree’. The ruling planet of the asterism is sensuous Venus and the Vedic deity of nakshatra is Bhag, the god of fortune and bliss. Its basic attribute is tamas, inertia, rajas at a secondary and tamas at the tertiary level. The primary motivation of the asterism is kama, desire or healthy enjoyments.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

The symbols of Purva Phalguni are extremely significant and it has three symbols. The first symbol of the asterism is a cot which is used for sitting, resting and sleeping. To fulfill the duties of life, rest or interval is very important to rejuvenate one’s energy for the next journey. The other symbol of nakshatra is a fire place which serves a different purpose altogether. In the ancient times a guru would sit around the fire place with his disciples and impart his knowledge and experience with them. Fire provides warmth which also necessitates for future activities. Platform is the third symbol of the asterism. It is also a launching place for future journeys. All these symbols indicate that a stage is set for future activities. It is noticed that Lord Shiva’s marriage journey began in this constellation. His marriage indicates the divine energy is taking a centre stage for spiritual activities.

In this sense Purva Phalguni creates an environment where dynamic energy can express itself. Soul is also getting ready to move towards external realm to discharge its divine responsibility. Asterism itself stands for readiness where energy is plunged into action. The motivational force of the asterism is kama, passion, desire which makes the native over enthusiastic to take active part in sensuous pleasures. The lord of nakshatra is sensuous Venus which also operates as a catalyst and enjoyment, luxury, comfort, physical pleasure becomes the main theme of personality.

The deity of the asterism is bhaga which has two distinct meanings, one is auspicious bliss and another meaning of bhaga is the female reproductive organ which is the source of the birth of an individual. On the physical level it awakens the sensuous energy but at a deeper level it has a divinity in itself. The basic job of bhaga is procreation which directly relates with creativity that is why Bhaga and lingam are deeply interconnected and worshipped as Shiva Lingam which is also the symbol of nakshatra.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: Purva Phalguni – Venus – Sun bestows the person with riches, affluence and material prosperity. This combination raises high expectations of becoming a king, warrior or a person well-versed in a particular religious order. The basic impulse of people born in this combination is to be ready to take the plunge into something different or unique. The person is extremely passionate and ever enthusiastic to undertake any activity with tremendous vitality and energy. Sometimes, his force works to his advantage, and at times to his disadvantage, depending upon the situation. The amount of energy poured into activities generally makes him successful in his endeavours.

You are highly imaginative as well as creative. You have the ability to give a new meaning to your sexuality. Perhaps, this is the reason that whenever you undertake a new challenge, you suddenly feel totally virile, energetic and extremely forceful as one would. You know how to transform sexual energy into a dynamic force. You have the capacity to overcome all adversities and come out victorious. There is a great thirst in you to have a direct experience in most of the things you want to do. You are keen to share your experience, happiness, wealth and enjoyment with others – most of all, with the ones you love.

Your Drawbacks: Overindulgence in sex, drugs, alcohol could bring your downfall. Sometimes, your self-centeredness can be a source of great anxiety to you. Refrain from black magic or half-cooked tantra. The urge to show off can also add on trouble to your life.

Magha : [0°0’ – 13°20’ Leo]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Magha is the tenth asterism of the zodiac which extends from 120°00’ to 133°20’ and the entire nakshatra resides within the sign Leo. Magha’s main star is Regulus, the brightest star of Alpha Leo. Magha means the great or the mighty one. The presiding deity of the asterism is Pitris, the fathers or the great is palanquin he humanity. The symbol of nakshatra is palanquin (palki) on which a king, or a pilgrim or a new bride is carried by the bearers from one place to another. The ruling planet of Magha is Ketu whereas the sign Leo is ruled by the mighty planet Sun. The primary motivation of Magha is Arth, seeking specific goals. Its basic attribute is tamas or inertia and it has rajas, activities at secondary and tertiary levels.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

The presiding deity of the asterism is the father of humanity. The ancestors of humanity have been given a special responsibility of providing the proper guidance to their families on this planet. They are the guiding force and live in Pitri’s Lok (Ancestor’s abode) and when they find that their progenies are in dire trouble or deviating from the righteous path, then they help them. If their progenies are progressing on the defined path then they just oversee the progress and enjoy. They are also known as guardian angels who keep on protecting their progenies from disasters. Due to their influence many rituals and traditions are being followed by their progenies.

At this stage the individual increasingly become self-centered. He wants to grow rapidly and achieve everything in an isolated manner. His ego is inflated and he wants to carve a niche for himself and prove to others his superiority. For him the self-respect, family pride, racial superiority, class status etc. takes a centre stage and he works for that. If any restriction or boundaries are put against him then he becomes restless and a rebel to an extent. The other meaning of the word – Magha is an island. He wants to create his own world or an island and uses all his energy, force to achieve his desires. At times he isolates himself from the group and suffers in isolation also. Ketu is the lord of the asterism and is a highly spiritual planet. A soul needs that kind of environment where it has to be separated from the whole to understand its own limitations and restrictions. Unless and until that has not been understood the soul cannot advance further.

In this reference the symbol of Palanquin is very important. Palanquin is carried by people and the person who sits on it, either a king or a pilgrim or a bride holds a special status. The same way when due to the influence of spiritual planet Ketu, the Tamsik attributes of self are overcome then lift is available to move toward the higher destination.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: The Magha – Ketu – Sun combination sets the stage for an individual to ready his mind to take decisions and direct all the energy at his disposal to attain desired goals. Evolution is ready to take place as the soul carries forward the divine mission. There is tremendous courage and energy to accomplish any task once the person gets started. This configuration makes people highly ambitious and bestows them with leadership qualities. You are magnanimous in your attitude and totally devoted to those you love. You have the ability to express your ideas, doctrines and philosophy in a beautiful way.

You believe you are indebted to take care of humanity and act as a father figure. Perhaps this element of responsibility enables you to become a guiding force for your family, nation, etc. Although your ideas remain quite contradictory, you overcome the situation with efforts. One part of your being is very keen to get into action while the other part does not want to come out of inertia. With constant action and understanding, you are large-hearted and go a step ahead to help the ones you care about.

Your Drawbacks: You can be extremely arrogant and prejudiced about certain ideas and people. Sometimes, it is very difficult for you to achieve your lofty and impractical ideas. Overindulgence in sexual activities can be the main cause of your downfall. Too much materialism or overpossession could also bring your progress to a half.

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.