Mrigashira : [23°20’ Taurus – 6°40’ Gemini]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Mrigashira is the fifth nakshatra of the zodiac which can be found within the constellation of Taurus and Gemini which extends from 53°20’ to 66°40 of the zodiac. The nakshatra consists of three stars of the head of Orion. The asterism stands for searching star and establishing new relationships. The first half of nakshatra is ruled by Venus and the second half of nakshatra is governed by Mercury. The mansion itself is ruled by dynamic planet Mars. Its basic attribute is rajas, action and secondary and tertiary level it is tamas. The deity of Mrigashira is Som (Moon god) who imparts divinity and enlightenment with the help of mystic nectar. The primary motivation of Mrigashira is moksha, i.e., liberation.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

The literal meaning of Mrigashira is Antelope’s head. Mriga means the Antelope and Shira stands for head. The other meaning of Mrigashira is to strive, seek and search which could be aimed materialistically or spiritually. Mrigashira also means starting of a new journey or manifestation. Lord Krishna is also associated with this nakshatra when he said in Bhagavad Gita that among the months I am the Margashirsha. The present Dark Age or Kaliyug began with the vernal equinox in Mrigashira. It is also mentioned in many occult sciences that shift of earth from North Pole to South Pole or vice versa brings radical zoological changes and new evolutionary impulses take place. It is also believed that the last global phenomenon which is connected with present age or yug happens in Mrigashira. Lord Krishna also says in the Bhagavad Gita that the beginning and end of this universe happens due to my presence but I remain the non-involved one. Perhaps he was referring to this phenomenon.

Many auspicious stories are associated with this asterism. It has been mentioned in Shiva Purana that Uma, consort of Shiva was born in this nakshatra and later on Shiva and Uma got married in this nakshatra. The lord of Mrigashira nakshatra is the Moon god, Som who represents nectar that was distributed among the people who performed puja, prayer, yagya and meditation.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: The Mrigashira – Mars – Venus combination provides an environment from where growth can take place both inwardly and outwardly. There is a great urge to penetrate the realm of materialism and evaluate its pros and cons according to ones own understanding. It is very important to understand as well as investigate that worldly impact of possessions on the life of an individual. For the people born under this nakshatra, there is a tendency towards possessiveness. However, you feel a deeper urge to get out of this worldliness and understand the total phenomenon as a mirage; you soon get dissatisfied and look for inner consolation. Illusions and confusions clear with passage of time.

Mrigashira – Mars – Mercury prompts an individual to discriminate his thought process and come out with a clear cut picture of his future plans. The person is overcharged with futuristic thoughts and puts in all his energy without weighing the real worth of his thoughts. Mars – Mercury combination helps him to overcome his flaws. Mrigashira blesses him with positive energy so that the mission is accomplished.

You are blessed with tremendous energy and it takes you a while to channelize this reservoir. You are absolutely focused and work towards creativity. You understand that your perceptions have the potential to create a new world on their own. Once your thought process is clear to you then you put in all your efforts to achieve your goals. Primarily, you believe in yourself which is why you concentrate on your priorities and you hesitate to take support from others because deep down you know that you have the ability and potential to achieve your targets. The moment you conquer the heights, you are willing to provide total support to anyone else who wishes to do so.

There is a tremendous urge in you to always experience something new in life. There is an inherent dissatisfaction with your existence and disorientation is created by devastating events. Therefore, your entire energy works for corrective measures vis-à-vis different situations or events. You understand intuitively that a meaningful life can only be achieved by going through the process of duality. Once you find a path for yourself, you want to help those who matter to you.

Your Drawbacks: on the negative side of your personality is overindulgence in pleasures. If you are on this path, then your craving and need for seeking more comforts and pleasure could lead you towards a chaotic life. Sensory attachments become so deep that they also create a big problem for you.

You are over-sensitive and touchy about small issues and make a mountain out of a molehill. Sometimes, your fickle nature can also create serious problems. Seeking pleasure is like a mirage for you; you are not satisfied with what you get and it remains a chaser. Craving for materialism can have a negative impact.

Rohini : [10°0’ – 23°20’ Taurus]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

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

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

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

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

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

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

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

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

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

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

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

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

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

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

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

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

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

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

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

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

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

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

Libra – Balance in Air

The seventh sign of the zodiac is Libra; its element is air. It is a cardinal or movable sign, its primary characteristic being balanced in nature. Air is always moving; it represents thought, imagination and to some extent fantasy. Here the thought process, finds a balance because Libra is a balanced sign and the thought process is on the perfect plane not getting motivated, not getting inspired by its negative or positive overtones. Therefore, perfection is being created and maintained. The importance of the element air comes here, in Libra, which gives expansion and growth to a rational mind and provides it with a new, hitherto unknown world. The cardinal air of Libra also has a tremendous force in it and this kind of lauded thought process needs the support of air to reach out. Like Taurus the lord of Libra is Venus.

In astrology, Venus is considered the planet of love. It is also considered to be a planet of abundance. However, this abundance is achieved only through hard work, which is the significance of Taurus when tremendous efforts are made. People who are born under Libra are organized, know their target and are decisive, calculative, and intelligent. Once they make up their mind, it is difficult to shake them from their path. Nothing on the whole earth can stop them, but, sometimes they get overcharged by worldly pleasures; they make mistakes and start falling from grace.

Virgo – Dual Earth

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

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

Taurus – Barren Earth

The second element in the scheme of the zodiac is the earth with Taurus as the sign. Its nature is fixed and the lord of this sign is Venus. The basic qualities of earth are that it is practical, solid, reliable and passively active. Taureans are very receptive towards new ideas and if they appeal to them then they get motivated and put all their energy in it. Inspiration is the keyword and when motivated correctly then can perform unattainable jobs. On their own they can turn into a state of laziness or self-undoing. Although their keenness towards materialism and possessions is immense but to acquire all that certain motivational forces are required.

Taureans preserve their energy and strength and do not waste it unnecessarily. They prefer to maintain conventional behavior as far as possible perhaps they feel that they identify themselves better rooted with their own basic nature. They are practical scientists who concentrate with efficiency and skill on the universal phenomenon of material universe. Sometimes their vision is limited and prejudiced. They are required to overcome this deficiency to operate or perform on a bigger canvas.

At times their poor initiative coupled with mistrust and uncertainty does not allow them to do big things in life. However, if they get convinced and overcome their basic inertia then they can do wonders. Out of all the signs of the zodiac they fall under the category of doers. When they start cracking on something there is no stopping till they achieve their target.

TAURUS

The geometrical symbol of Taurus is a complete circle and on top of it an arc is attached. The circle is an important symbol, which has been used in various forms, right from time immemorial and can be interpreted in many ways. The circle represents the wheel or movement of time. Since there is no point or atom-like force involved in this sign, it clearly indicates the material side of a human being. The absence of an atom in or around it does not bestow it with divinity, selflessness.

The growth of any civilization is directly related to the invention of the wheel, which has made a huge impact in development of the world. It is difficult to imagine the world without a wheel, because then life would have been stagnant and unmoving. With the invention of the wheel, a momentum was induced and from then onwards, life kept gaining rhythm and pace. A wheel is capable of carrying big loads by using a minimum amount of energy. A wheel also makes life musical and poetic.

Another symbol of this sign is the mighty bull. Look at the glyph: it resembles a face with horns on the head. A bull can carry heavy weights from one destination to another. A circle may look complete but a lot of training, imagination, system and organization are required to make it perfect and useful. A circle has the capacity to generate a tremendous amount of energy but only after the mechanism is understood and then put to use. In the same way, a bull is a disciplined force once its energy is unified. A bull can do wonders if its force is properly channelized. The basic nature of energy is to move outwards and, if directed well, it flows towards accumulation or materialism.

The other important feature of this glyph is the arc attached on the top of the circle. This resembles two horns. In symbolic representation: any vertical line or arc directed towards the sky, has a special meaning. Whenever energy starts flowing towards the heavens, it does not remain personal any longer, because special kind of universal force starts emerging out of it. If we look attentively at the entire symbol of this sign, it represents the face of the bull with two horns. The horns not only make the bull look beautiful; they are also his might, which make him aggressive. For the bull, the horns are the weapons of attack as well as defence. Very seldom does a bull get into fight, but once he does, he will fight with all his might and energy, unmindful of the consequences.

Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac and its symbol is the bull. The lord of this sign is Venus. In the scheme of the zodiac, Taurus holds a key position, because it is not as rash as Aries. Its force is a disciplined and organized form of energy. Also, a circle indicates nothingness, an absence of energy but once it takes on the role of a wheel, it transforms not only itself, but the entire world around it too and has a tremendous impact on humanity.

Taureans need to transform their energy into an extraordinary force to achieve higher ambitions and goals. Basically, Taurus represents self-awareness or the conscious state of our being, denoting the formative side of our life. A Taureen has no problem in focusing on a specific goal to achieve by the end of the day by amassing position, strength, wealth, etc. he also believes that real security comes from accumulation. The horns at the top of the circle of the glyph indicate that the bull is not in a hurry, because it possesses strength and a disciplined approach. Materialism is the keyword for a Taurean; he believes in first attaining something and then enjoying it. Sex has a special appeal for Taureans because they have a special place in the scheme of the zodiac.

Taurus – The Bull

Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac. The two-and-a-quarter constellations assigned to this sign make a visible picture in the sky, which resembles bull. In each civilization, through the evolution of man, a bull like the cow and the horse have been like helping hands throughout existence. In its own way, the bull has played an important role in the growth of humanity.

Man being a clever animal has known right from the beginning that to use energy of the bull, it needs to tame it. There is a basic difference in an ox or a bull. The bull brims with raw explosive energy. If it takes the path of devastation, then it is difficult to control it.

If a Taurean knows how to utilize its energy, then he can do wonders, otherwise his own force can  him. Contrary to the bull, the ox is dutiful, systematic, less demanding and unconcerned about trifle matters. These are big traits of a great personality. A dutiful person can become successful by achieving and by inspiring others. To reach the zenith in any field, one needs to organize oneself into a system. We call the computer a ‘system’ because it works on certain principles. If you are less demanding or have limited needs, then it is an added asset of your personality. If one is unconcerned about the world and concentrates solely on oneself, the remarkable results can be obtained.

Basically, the ox is a passive form of the bull. All the obvious traits of the bull are dormant in the ox. The verve and dynamism of energy have to be ingrained in the ox. Besides this, the real use of bull’s energy lies in taming and exercising restraint over that raw energy. Taureans live through this danger throughout their lives.

Over centuries, human being may have tamed the ox from being a ferocious bull, but practically in real life, all Taureans need to search for the ox within them if they want to make the best use of their sign.