Uttara Bhadrapada : [3°20’ – 16°40’ Pisces]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Uttara Bhadrapada is the twenty sixth asterism of the zodiac which extends from 333°20’ to 346°40’ and completely resides in the constellation of Pisces, i.e., the fish. It consists of two stars. Purva Bhadrapada is also made of two stars and when they join together consist of four stars and represents the legs of a cot. But the two stars assigned to Uttara Bhadrapada are set to be symbolized as twins as well the number two. The sign Pisces is ruled by Jupiter where as the asterism itself is ruled by Saturn. The presiding deity of the asterism is Ahir Budhnya, the dragon of the deep sea. The primary motivation of the asterism is kama, desire. Sattva, harmony attribute operates at primary and secondary levels but at tertiary level it is under the influence of tamas, inertia.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

The presiding deity Ahir Budhnya, the dragon of the deep sea is connected to Ahi-vritra, the dragon of primordial ignorance which hides himself in primeval darkness. These are known as dual principles of existence, i.e., light and darkness, heat and cold are emphasized by Aja Ekapada and Ahir Budhnya. Cosmic creation is based on these two fundamental principles of eternal conflict. They rule over fire and water, heat and cold and are personified by Agni and Soma. They are also known as two primary rudras which are known as manifestation of Lord Shiva. These two rudras are presenting the unity between Uttara and Purva Bhadrapada, are the four legs of the cot.

The sign Pisces is itself ruled by Jupiter whereas the asterism Uttara Bhadrapada is governed by Saturn. Jupiter and Saturn are poles apart from each other where character and tendencies are concerned. Jupiter being a benevolent planet believes in growth and expansion of the individual as well as the soul. Saturn is just contrary and represents the opposite of Jupiter. Saturn believes in constraints, curtailing, squeezing and putting a lot of trial and tribulation in the process of spiritual growth. Initially Saturn is a spiritual planet but it looks after the practical side of spiritualism. It believes that one cannot achieve oneness with the ultimate unless and until one goes through the path of penance, austerity and develops deeper understanding of humanity. The individual moves between the two basic polarized forces which constitute the universe and if it has to transcend this duality then he has to make a quantum leap to be one with the ultimate.

The deity of the asterism has a very deeper meaning. Ahi is a serpent, a demon and darkness personified. Due to this very darkness an individual remains ignorant even after taking many births on this planet. His bondage with materialism or ignorance is so deep-rooted that it does not get eliminated even after the suffering of many births. It is also believed even if the darkness of ignorance ends there still remains the darkness of wisdom. The symbol of asterism is dragon and all wisdom emanates from him through this nakshatra. It helps the individual to comprehend the knowledge hidden in all forms of manifestations.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: The Uttara Bhadrapada – Saturn – Jupiter configuration give rise to a very conflicting situation. There is an unfriendly atmosphere between Saturn and Jupiter or tamas and sattva, fire and water. The symbol also assigns a dual personality. You are capable of demonstrating quiet restraint and control over your aggression. Saturn, being a disciplined planet helps you control your feelings and provide self-control. Many a time you prefer to live with pain and agony than to exhibit it. There are two basic principles of cosmic evolution and they are governed by fire and water, heat and cold. That is the reason contradictory tendencies rule, because of the nature of the two planets Saturn and Jupiter, in the end, Jupiter takes over and you become cool, calm, and understanding and the negativity of Saturn is left behind forever.

You put all your energy right from the beginning to establish yourself in whatever field you are. You work very hard and prepare yourself for eternal rest where you are totally detached from material influence and try to attain internal peace. You exert a certain kind of discipline and self-control on your emotions and behaviour. You are quite cheerful, comfortable, kind and generous towards others. However your strong determination, resolve and persuasiveness enables you to reach your goals without much difficulty. There is a tremendous psychic ability in you which helps you throughout. You are caring towards your family, children and spread happiness wherever you are. You believe in giving freely without expecting anything back.

Your Drawbacks: The darker side of your personality could be passion and temper. You may be secretive, lazy, careless, irresponsible and cunning without any reason. Overindulgence in desire and some sort of addiction can create an upheaval in your life. Sometimes your ruthlessness can create a very dangerous situation for you. You need to cultivate patience and exercise utmost control on your negativity.

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.

Dhanishtha : [ 23°20’ Capricorn – 6°40’ Aquarius]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Dhanishtha is the twenty third asterism of the zodiac which extends from 23°20’ to 30°0’ Capricorn and from 0°0’ to 6°40’ Aquarius. Dhanishtha Nakshatra extends from 293°20’ to 306°40’ of the zodiac. Dhanishtha consists of a group of four stars located in the head of Delphinus, the Dolphin. First half of the nakshatra falls in Capricorn and the latter half of the constellation comes under Aquarius. Both the signs Capricorn and Aquarius are governed by Saturn. The asterism itself is ruled by Mars. Its primary attribute is sattva, lightness but the secondary and tertiary levels are controlled by tamas, inertia. The presiding deities of the nakshatra are eight Vasus, the epitomes of cosmic energy. The symbol of the nakshatra is a Drum, also known as Mridanga. The motivational impulse of the nakshatra is Dharma, i.e., honour or principle.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

The symbol of Dhanishtha is drum which is very significant. Lord Shiva’s musical instrument is damroo or a miniature drum. The drum is hollow and covered by stretched leather which is systematically tied with tiny knots of two ropes. These small ropes are used to stretch the leather so it can produce the desired sound. The drum is played by tapping rhythmically on either side. When Shiva takes the form of Nataraja, the divine dancer then this cosmic music is played by himself. It is believed that the whole universe starts dancing with the beat of his divine drum. The music has inherent divinity within itself which can connect each and every particle of this universe with oneness. The same divinity was created by Lord Krishna when he was playing a bamboo-cane flute while sitting in an isolated place under the tree. The sound of the flute was so lovely and alluring that all the gopis and cows surrounded him within no time. Dhanishtha also shows the preparedness of the soul for higher ascendance.

The drum as a symbol of Dhanishtha connects the individual soul to its roots of manifestation which starts echoing on its own. Cosmic void emits sound waves which cements cosmic ideas. Mahashunya or cosmic void is the basic necessity from which the perception of all sound arises. When the world is filled with noise and agitation then beneath it one can see the great silence which rules the real nature of things. This process automatically leads towards the soundless sound which is the main aim of the meditation. All forms of manifestation are born out of void with certain divine purpose. However at this stage the individual may experience a great sorrow, suffering, difficulties and at times maladjustments with the environment. Because bipolarity of personality is reflected by the symbol of the asterism – drum also plays a big role at this stage. One needs a divine strength to make a quantum jump across the realm of bipolarity. The presiding deity of the asterism are the Vasus, the cosmic gods who are there to provide the necessary help.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: The Dhanishtha – Mars – Saturn combination indicates that the basic impulse is to empty out your inner self or soul from all the past experiences and ready yourself for some bigger transfusion. Living with past experiences and regression will not help you learn something new or perceive something extremely beautiful which has the capacity to transform you completely. It is true that this stage can be attained only after going through stress, pain, frustration, depression and loneliness at a greater level. A temporary hell-like situation automatically opens a door to heaven through which you can walk freely. Dhanishtha’s basic role in this sign is to prepare you for something big after touching the lowest ebb of your being. Through the passage of a lonely path, darkness and deep silence, one can prepare himself for divine music or greater harmony within. The basic job of the sign Lord Saturn is to go through all sorts of discomforts and stress in order to lift you from the ordinary experience to the greater heights of your being.

The Dhanishtha – Mars – Saturn combination will generate a very different and unifying magnetic current due to the influence of the sign Aquarius. Aquarius is considered a sign of humanity and its symbol of an overflowing pitcher speaks volumes for its kindness, generosity and compassion. Rain is eager to fill the pond to the optimum with its fresh shower provided it is already emptied out in the same way if one is to create Mahashunya or cosmic void; it can only then be filled by sound waves to energize the whole atmosphere.

This combination also enables you to discard the past and look for new ideas to create a congenial world where one can easily float. You may experience acute stress and agony but then it is the only way to transform yourself completely. One cannot experience the inner divinity until and unless one has gone through the process of suffering. Your greatness lies in that you do not give up but fight till the end to achieve your mission. Once that is accomplished, you are in a comfort zone.

You are gifted with insight, are a perfect listener and have great admiration for truth. The search for unity and connection with one and all takes you places. You are aware o the ground realities, and therefore, start working with limitations keeping unlimited goals in mind. You are a visionary, and believe in moving step by step. You are a born fighter and blessed with a never-say-die spirit till the goals are met.

The global ideas are very appealing and they can unify people for a common cause. The humanitarian side of your being is so charming that it attracts others towards you even as become a focal point. You are very forceful and a great explorer of the truth. These basic traits help you gain fame and recognition. You are resourceful and it helps you to explore unknown areas. Your search for knowledge or newness never ends and this puts you ahead of others. Primarily you have a great desire to acquire wisdom which can be used for the benefit of self as well as others.

Your Drawbacks: You may have tremendous lust for materialism. Sometimes you can be over ambitious, insatiable and miserly and may eye another’s wealth. You can be extremely jealous, aloof and insensitive, callous and exceptionally revengeful. Your selfish attitude can cross the limits if this combination is afflicted at the time of birth.

On the negative side you could be cruel, selfish and callous and mindlessly striving to acquire everything for your own selfish satisfaction. Your over-ambitiousness and narcissist attitude could put off many. You can be stingy and extremely revengeful. If you do not change your attitude, you will suffer and repent for long.

Shravana : [10°0’ – 23°20’ Capricorn]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Shravana is the twenty second nakshatra of the zodiac which extends from 2800’ to 29320’ in the sign of Capricorn ruled by Saturn. Its main star is Altair, Alpha Delphines. The lord of nakshatra is the Moon. Lord Vishnu is the presiding deity, the preserver of the universe. With the help of Vishnu one can perceive the truth of manifestation hidden by the world of Maya, i.e., illusion. The symbols of the asterism are an ear and arrow. Its basic attribute is sattva, harmony with tamas, inertia at secondary and rajas, action at tertiary level. Its primary motivation is artha directed activities. Sharavana’s basic direction is towards the Great Silence which provides the background to survive the entire scheme of manifestation. The power of nakshatra is that it can lead the person to deeper meditation. However if he still choose to be materialistic then he gets involved in it also.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

The word Shravana is derived from the Sanskrit verb shru which means to listen and it symbolizes the ear. Vedas as well as Upanishads were full of praise of Shravana to hear. Shravana is the only sense of human being which is most active when it is absolutely passive. One can hear without making any effort. As a matter of fact all kind of noises of the world keep attacking your ear drums all the time without your even being aware of it. However if you have to see something then you have to make an effort and focus your entire attention on that object if it is not clearly visible. Without effort one cannot speak and if you want to speak louder, then your efforts have to increase accordingly. When you want to smell something of your choice you have to again make some sort of efforts but listening is the only action which happens when there is no action at all.

Perhaps that is the reason that Upanishads gave so much importance to the Shravana. It has been said in Upanishads that the master and the disciple should listen together to what is really listenable. During the time of Vedic culture all the teachings were dependent on two instruments – one is Shravana and another is Shruti, to remember. Whatever one has heard from the masters and out of that whatever he can reveal at a given time comes under the area of Shruti, remembrance. Silence and Nada sound were the two primordial sources of manifestation. Nada is known as Nada Brahma also the first sound of the universe (god’s voice) which appeared out of the Great Silence. When one starts listening and understands the meaning of listening then one can hear the eternal sound or Nada Brahma. That is the reasons that Upanishads were full of praise of Shravana.

The symbols of the asterism are ear and arrow. The ear is directly connected with the Shravana; voice synchronizes to the ears only. Another symbol of the asterism is arrow. The arrows have been used widely in Vedic culture to explain that energy was directed to yield certain kind of results. The archer is standing at one point but aiming somewhere else with his arrow which is more significant than his presence at a particular point. In present reference arrow and ear are interconnect which enables the person to hear what is really worth hearing. The presiding deity of asterism is Vishnu, the preserver of the universe. With his support one can come out from the clutches of Maya or the illusionary world.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: The Shravana – Moon – Saturn combination denotes that every impact under it should stimulate a profound insight into the harmony that exists around oneself. This situation arises out of personal discontentment that you feel when confronted with life’s problems which are then set aside. Probably from this point onwards, you develop an attitude of complete rebellion against the existing situation and set yourself free from the past with non-expectations of any perceived results. This could only be possible when you go deep into the silence of your being and start listening to the inner voice in an uninterrupted way. When you are connected with yourself, then communicating with others is no longer an issue. However it is very hard in the beginning to connect with one’s umbilical cord, but the moment you succeed and the connection is made then from that point you are transformed person. The beauty of life unfo0lds in front of you and divinity can be felt at this stage.

You are extremely active, hard working and focused on your projects. You do not believe in leaving work half done and this trait helps you to achieve your targets. There is a keen desire to develop your skills and share your ideas with others. This makes you quite famous and you can shine as a writer, teacher, philosopher or a scientist. You also love solitude and it helps you to get connected with yourself and that is the magic of your entire personality. Financial security is also very important to you. And it helps you to achieve your goals. Success comes to you after an initial struggle. Sometimes you suffer pain and unhappiness due to your own commitments.

Your Drawbacks: You can be quite rigid and obstinate in your behaviour. Do not waste your time in gossip. You are very sensitive and can get hurt easily. You can face a lot of disillusionment in the early part of your life. You can have enemies because of jealously, suffer from an inferiority complex but as you grow older things improve.

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.

Chitra : [23°20’ Virgo – 6°40’ Libra]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Chitra is the fourteenth star of the zodiac. The asterism is divided equally in Virgo and Libra signs. It extends from 23°20’ to 30°0’ in Virgo and from 0°0’ to 6°40’ in Libra sign, i.e., from 173°20’ to 186°40 of the zodiac. Virgo sign is ruled by Mercury whereas Libra is governed by Venus. Chitra is known as the star of opportunities and represented by a single star, Spica and symbolizes as a bright pearl. Chitra means an image, a work of art, painting, picture etc. The ruling planet of asterism is Mars. Its primary motivation is kama or passion. Tamas or inertia is its attribute on all levels. The presiding deity of the asterism is Tvashtra, also known as Vishwakarma, the celestial architect of the universe.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

Chitra is one of the most mystical nakshatras. The meaning of Chitra is brilliant, transparent and is also referred as a serpent. The symbol of asterism is Pearl. Prime a facie it looks very attractive and alluring but it also has the potential of a serpent. The danger and wisdom operates at the same level which is why it is difficult to decipher easily. The Sanskrit word of Pearl is mukta which has its roots in mukti or moksha, i.e., liberation. Superficially, moksha or liberation looks very easy and everybody thinks that one day he will be liberated. But the real meaning of moksha is known only by yogis because they lead a life of severe austerity and put themselves through all kind of trial and turbulence before they be one with their god or get liberated.

The asterism is equally spread in Virgo as well as in Libra. Virgo is the sixth sign of the Kaal Purush(cosmic man) and denotes disease and opposition. Mercury is the lord of Virgo who operates at a mental plane and faces all kind of difficulties and constraints before it can cross the shore. Libra is the seventh sign and ruled by Venus. The constellation itself is ruled by Mars. The combination of Venus and Mars motivates the soul and it gets into worldly pleasures and absolute ignorance takes place. Tvashtra is the presiding deity of the universe and its job is to bring out the real image out of a rough and tough stone. As a sculpture it needs to cut and chip the stone which is definitely a painful task.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: The Chitra – Mars – Mercury combination suggests that the stage is set for trial and tribulations before an individual realizes ones goals. The inner force wants to break away with the outer crust, therefore, pain and trouble becomes a part and parcel of life. In this process, sometimes, an individual feels very lonely. This situation is similar to churning an ocean where the elixir of life cannot be obtained without much effort. Mysteries of life need to be demystified, only the real image can be perceived.

The Chita – Mars – Venus combination suggests tremendous potential. Paradoxically, wisdom and danger are also synchronized in this nakshatra, which is why this asterism is known as being the most mystical. One has to go to the extreme and utilize all his potential to get desired results. The aspirant needs to discipline himself and focus his energy on one identified point, it is only then that the real goal could be perceived. Helplessness in an action always encounters you before you succeed. For people born under this combination, success is not achieved without paying a price.

You think like yogis to a certain extent. Yogis are aware of the fact that nothing exceptional can be achieved nor can one liberate oneself from the mundane affairs without going through pain and difficulties. You also believe that the real nature of your being can be perceived only through severe austerities. Perhaps, this is the reason you do not mind taking on challenges of life with all your might. You are very honest, interested in intellectual pursuits and you work with the knowledge that if you utilize your energy in the right direction, nothing will be impossible. You go an extra mile to help people in areas where you see potential.

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: One of your challenges revolves around a strong sexual urge which needs to be either understood or harnessed. Too much indulgence or being over-passionate could also bring about your downfall. At times, your temperament can also create a lot of problems for you. Self-centredness and an egoistic approach need to be cured well in time.

You remain discontented and restless even after achieving a lot in life. Too much self-indulgence or self-cenredness 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.

Hasta : [10°0’ – 23°20’ Virgo]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Hasta is the thirteenth asterism of the zodiac which extends from 160°00’ to 173°20’. The entire nakshatra resides within the sign Virgo, ruled by Mercury. The symbol of Hasta is hand. One can locate it in the sky as a hand looks giving blessings to the mankind. The lunar mansion is governed by the Moon, the main receptacle of cosmic energy whereas the lord of sign Mercury operates as a link between the man and the divine. Mercury gets exalted here. Virgo and Mercury put together stands for clarity of thoughts, deeds and absolute concentration. The primary motivation of the asterism is moksha, liberation. Its basic attribute is tamas, inertia at both primary and secondary level, with rajas activity at a tertiary level. The ruling deity of the asterism Hasta is Saviter, the Sun god who is the reservoir of all generated forces in the universe.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

The symbol of the asterism is Hasta or human hand. The hand is the most powerful instrument given to man which makes him stand apart from the entire animal kingdom. The difference between animal and man is only of the grip. Man can use his grip the way he wants but no other animal has got this ability. It gives him prowess and enables him to stand any kind of confrontation. If man is self-reliant in all departments of life then the credits goes to hand and he knows how to use it in different situations. Saviter is the presiding deity of the asterism and in the form of Sun god who imparts creative and regenerative energy. With the support of this energy multi-faceted growth of life has taken place.

Under the influence of this nakshatra, the individual wants to bring many changes and keen to give new shape to his imagination all the time but he is constantly faced with external resistance therefore conflict and crisis become the main impediments. Hasta also represents duration, the time itself. All activities can fructify only in a time and space realm, whereas the consciousness crosses all the boarders of time and space or for it time and space make no difference. On a worldly level field of action is determined and Hasta produces action in that field. Therefore action is directly related to the duration which is the combination of time and space. On the worldly level hand is used for personal gratification and if selfish motives take a centre stage the hand can become the worst enemy of the entire mankind. On the spiritual plane hands can be used in the form of mudra, yoga and meditation.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: The Hasta – Moon – Mercury combination brings out an individual who is very keen to change the world, to give a new shape and keep growing. There is a tremendous urge inside you to march ahead without bothering about external resistance. The laws of paradoxical nature operate fully but you look for a paradigm shift. Difficulties and obstructions are faced at every level but this does not deter you to achieve the desired results. This combination also makes one self-reliant and one who can influence the energy pattern with his will and optimism. They approach life as a natural phenomenon and do not defer their plans because of various reasons.

You are mentally very strong and there is a keenness to express your creative intelligence in whatever you undertake. You are very clear about your thoughts right from the beginning which is why you work with utmost self-control to realize all your dreams. You are quite sure of your abilities and go all out to achieve your goal. There is a tremendous regenerating power within you which is why you almost always help those who seek help. On a higher level of your existence, you are very keen to make a difference in the lives of mankind as a whole, rather than work on an individual.

Your Drawbacks: You may face hard times, difficulties, ill-health and constraints early in life. You can be over-critical, impatient and perturbed. At times, your merciless attitude could begin to tell on your relationships. Your tendency towards self-indulgence can be detrimental.

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.

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

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

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

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

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

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

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

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.