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

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

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

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

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

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

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

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

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

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

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

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

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

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

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

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

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

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

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

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

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

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

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

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

Swati : [6°40’ – 20°00’ Libra]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

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

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

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

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

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Bharani : [13°20’ – 26°40’ Aries]

CONSTITUENTS OF THE NAKSHATRA

Bharani is the second nakshatra of the zodiac which extends from 13°20’ to 26°40’ degrees and resides in Aries. Both the nakshatra Ashwini and Bharani reside completely within the sign Aries ruled by Mars. The lord of Bharani nakshatra is Venus. Mars represents the male energy and Venus denotes the feminine aspect of it. Due to the intersection of feminine and masculine energy, creative potential of existence is felt in this sign. The basic attribute of Bharani nakshatra is rajas and activities can be seen on primary as well as secondary level. However the tertiary level is governed by tamas. The primary motivation of nakshatra is Arth directed activity. This nakshatra has three hidden meanings. The symbol of nakshatra is yoni or female reproductive organ. On the second level Shakti Tattva or energy resides here. At the third level the deity of this nakshatra is Yama, the god of death. Bharani is made of three faint stars in the sign of Ram.

NAKSHATRA & ITS SHAPE

The word Bharani means she who bears or she who nourishes. The female reproductive organ, yoni is also known as Bhag. According to Vedic philosophy yoni or bhag has been given special importance in many Indian rituals. On the surface of it, it may look like a symbol of sensual pleasure but in the deeper sense it operates on the cosmic principle that transports soul (people) from one shore to another. Another meaning of bhag is auspicious which indicates that Bharani is a conduit through which divine energy flows to nourish the manifestation. According to Vedantic philosophy there are two primary forces of manifestation which Shiva-Tattva and Shakti-Tattva. They are active and passive principles of the universe. Ashwini represents the Shiva energy and Bharani denotes shakti (energy). Ashwini is ruled by Ketu and Bharani is governed by Venus. These planets play a very important role to generate evolutionary impulse. Ketu operates at mental level and has the understanding of the world through intuitive wisdom. Therefore Ashwini understands the intricacies of life at only the psychological level, however, Venus operates at the physical level and nothing remains impersonal because without being interpersonal and physical one cannot experience how life manifests on this planet.

Yama, the god of death is the presiding deity of Bharani. The primary job of Yama is to take the departed soul and provide him the kind of support, shelter till this soul starts its new journey. The name of Yama may be creating terror in people’s mind but Yama plays a very important role because he cleanses the environment and does not leave the souls wandering unnecessarily till they begin their new manifestation. As a matter of fact, Yama was among one the ancient ancestors of man.

The other meaning of Yama is widely used in yogic kriyas (terms). Under Yama discipline one has to perform many kriyas or process to purify the energy channel. The basic conducts of Yama are non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, brahmacharya and leading a life of purity. When a seeker follows these conducts then he directs life-force towards a new birth for the soul. Similarly, when the body becomes weak and cannot carry the burden of soul any longer then Yama, the god of death enables it to detach from the old form to assume the new one. Yama as a deity provides suitable passage for the more efficient flow of life energy.

NAKSHATRA TRAITS & PERSONALITY

Your Strengths: The lord of Bharani nakshatra is Venus and the sign Aries is ruled by Mars. The element of this sign is fire and symbol is a ‘Ram’. The Sun remains exalted in this sign.

Bharani, Venus and Mars provide infinite potential; it is capable of creating the necessary environment from where a unique kind of life force starts engaging. This combination also indicates that big dreams or desires can be converted into reality if the concept is clear. Once the seed is sown and is about to germinate, it has the capacity to become a tree, provided it is nourished properly. The mind tends to get automatically focused because you are not deprived of the fruits of labour for long. The taste of initial success paves the way for the long and impossible journey ahead. There is some mysticism involved in the actualization of a dream and once this mysticism overpowers man, then success starts following the person. Their authority, leadership quality and power make them almost invincible.

You are kind and generous. People may take advantage of this; not easily though, since you have a very shrewd mind and quickly grasp what is in the offing. Your own family will get a lot of your attention, but your love and affection remains undemonstrated and this could sometimes be misunderstood. A very hygiene conscious person, you love a neat and clean house. Love for antiques will help you to decorate your house with rare artifacts. You get highly emotional when you get to know of somebody’s miseries or pain. People do take advantage of your sincerity, but it does not bother you at all. You help people to rejuvenate and re-invent themselves and you apply the same formula for yourself as well.

Your Drawbacks: You are extremely sensitive. You do not easily forget the good and bad done to you by anybody. You can go up to any extreme in both the situations. When you are good there is no limit to your goodness, and if you are ruthless, then god bless the others! You are often restless, impatient and uncharitable to those who did not endorse your activities or ideas. Try not to stretch your ideas to an extreme because this can turn out to be your greatest weakness.