various nakshatras in astrology

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Nakshatras or lunar mansions have a very special place in Vedic astrology. They are theaxis on which Vedic astrology revolves. Moon stays in one Nakshatra for one day. Theyare mentioned in the ancient Indian Texts- the Artharva and Yajur Veda which lists all27 of them. Kalaprakashika is the standard ancient text which forms the base of thestudy of Nakshatras.

In mythology the Nakshatras are considered to be the 27 daughters of Daksha Prajipat,the Cosmic Helper charged by the creator of the universe Brahma to help him in the

evolution of the whole cosmos. These 27 daughter of Daksha married the Moon and becamespecial repositories of astrological influences. Which is why the Nakshatra arefeminine impulse which need the positive- male impulses of the planets to completetheir polarity.

In India, the lunar calender is decided by the nakshatras. The rising nakshatra at thetime of the new moon decides the rulership of the lunar month. 12 nakshatras rule thelunar months.

Naksha- means to approach and Tra means to guard. Each Nakshatras has a mythologicalgod whose duty it to guard and guide the cosmic evolution. The location of the planetsin specific nakshatras completely alters their signifcations. The zodiac comprises of

360 degrees. The twelve zodiac signs rule 30 degrees each. There are 27 Nakshatras,each Zodiac sign comprimising 2 1/2 Nakshatras. Though the Zodiac has been divided into27 groups of Nakshtras. These are only the principle members of several groups of fixedstars.

Beginning at 0' Aries, each Nakshatra compromises 13' 20" of the ecliptic.-the degreescovered by the Moon in a 24 hour Day. Each Nakshatra is further divided into four partsknown as 'padas' or feet. The 27 nakshatras are divided in to 3 groups, known asparyaya which means cycle. The seven planets and the nodes of the moon have therulership assigned to each Nakshatra. They repeat themselves in the same sequence.

The start of each paryaya (one cycle of 9 nakshatras) is always ruled by Ketu themystical south node. Planets positioned in Sandhi areas- the junction points of theparyaya, the last quarters(padas) of Pisces- Aries. Cancer- Leo. Scorpio- Sagittariusare specially powerful in giving Karmic effects. They are known as Gandanta. The beliefis when life crystallises at a certain point then we journey towards the higher

manifestation of the soul and the consciousness. We have to go through a particularlytrying time to prepare our minds for the next step in the journey of our soul.

Moon has a special relationship with the Nakshatras. The Nakshatras give 108 positionsfor the placement of the Moon. The Moon first comes under the influence of the zodiacsign where it is placed, then the influence of the nakshatra ruler and lastly it isinfluence by the lord of the pada. The triplicity of varying planetary influences alterthe signification of the Moon. It is from the location of the Moon in a specificnakshatra that we can decided the start of our life cycles - the Dasha system which is

unique to the Vedic astrology. The ruler of the nakshatra at the time of our birth isthe ruler of the first dasha of our life and ruler of the pada is the first antar dashaof our life.

The Nakshatra position of the Moon plays an important part in Muhurtha- electionastrology. In India where timing of important functions in life are very important, theplacement of the transiting Moon in specific Nakshatra is considered very auspicious.Marriages, education, house building, agriculture, farming, travel, starting newbusinesses etc. all should be started on the correct day and the astrologers look tothe fixed stars to find that auspicious time so that the best possible cosmic help isavailable in whatever you are starting.

Nakshatras with their cosmic powers rule and direct life towards its karmic path,subtly influencing to bring about changes in the psyche. The power of Nakshatras shouldnever be underestimated. Their capacity of changing our life patterns is of primeimportance in the Vedic astrology. For predictive and election purposes the knowledgeof the Nakshatras is very important.


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Although it is significant to know of the lunar placement in Nakshatra, others planetschange under the influence of Nakshatras. It is important for those trying to look intodeeper meaning of life to look into the nakshatra placements of key planets and you

will have a much better understanding of the inner motivations of planets in yourchart. When studying the dashas, one should look at the ruler of the dasha as well asthe placement of the ruler of the Nakshatra of the Dasha ruler. That makes all thedifference in finding how the Dasha will effect us.

In India, most Vedic astrologer will put the number of the Nakshatra by the planet onthe chart. That way they can see immediately what degree of the Zodiac the planet isplaced. According to the ancient Vedic Philosophy, our consciousness is effected bythree different qualities or gunas. The cosmic energies that radiate around us give usthe predominance of one of these gunas. These are very important in Yoga and inastrology it is important to understand the impulses (gunas) of the planets and theirNakshatras which give them their unique behaviour patterns. These gunas are,

Sattva - the illuminating, pure or good quality. Truth, purity of purpose and selfrighteousness and the path towards eternal consciousness is important to Sattvicpeople. They are fearless, generous and self- controlled. They are tranquil, charitableand generally have an open mind. Sattvics find it hard to hurt others. Water is pure

Sattva. Vegetarians are sattvic by nature-choosing to eat what is provided by naturerather than killing to fulfil their appetites.Nakshatras or lunar mansions have a very special place in Vedic astrology. They are theaxis on which Vedic astrology revolves. Moon stays in one Nakshatra for one day. Theyare mentioned in the ancient Indian Texts- the Artharva and Yajur Veda which lists all27 of them. Kalaprakashika is the standard ancient text which forms the base of thestudy of Nakshatras.

In mythology the Nakshatras are considered to be the 27 daughters of Daksha Prajipat,the Cosmic Helper charged by the creator of the universe Brahma to help him in theevolution of the whole cosmos. These 27 daughter of Daksha married the Moon and becamespecial repositories of astrological influences. Which is why the Nakshatra are

feminine impulse which need the positive- male impulses of the planets to completetheir polarity.

In India, the lunar calender is decided by the nakshatras. The rising nakshatra at thetime of the new moon decides the rulership of the lunar month. 12 nakshatras rule thelunar months.

Naksha- means to approach and Tra means to guard. Each Nakshatras has a mythologicalgod whose duty it to guard and guide the cosmic evolution. The location of the planetsin specific nakshatras completely alters their signifcations. The zodiac comprises of360 degrees. The twelve zodiac signs rule 30 degrees each. There are 27 Nakshatras,each Zodiac sign comprimising 2 1/2 Nakshatras. Though the Zodiac has been divided into27 groups of Nakshtras. These are only the principle members of several groups of fixedstars.

Beginning at 0' Aries, each Nakshatra compromises 13' 20" of the ecliptic.-the degreescovered by the Moon in a 24 hour Day. Each Nakshatra is further divided into four partsknown as 'padas' or feet. The 27 nakshatras are divided in to 3 groups, known asparyaya which means cycle. The seven planets and the nodes of the moon have therulership assigned to each Nakshatra. They repeat themselves in the same sequence.

The start of each paryaya (one cycle of 9 nakshatras) is always ruled by Ketu themystical south node. Planets positioned in Sandhi areas- the junction points of theparyaya, the last quarters(padas) of Pisces- Aries. Cancer- Leo. Scorpio- Sagittariusare specially powerful in giving Karmic effects. They are known as Gandanta. The belief

is when life crystallises at a certain point then we journey towards the highermanifestation of the soul and the consciousness. We have to go through a particularlytrying time to prepare our minds for the next step in the journey of our soul.

Moon has a special relationship with the Nakshatras. The Nakshatras give 108 positions


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for the placement of the Moon. The Moon first comes under the influence of the zodiacsign where it is placed, then the influence of the nakshatra ruler and lastly it isinfluence by the lord of the pada. The triplicity of varying planetary influences alterthe signification of the Moon. It is from the location of the Moon in a specificnakshatra that we can decided the start of our life cycles - the Dasha system which isunique to the Vedic astrology. The ruler of the nakshatra at the time of our birth isthe ruler of the first dasha of our life and ruler of the pada is the first antar dashaof our life.

The Nakshatra position of the Moon plays an important part in Muhurtha- electionastrology. In India where timing of important functions in life are very important, theplacement of the transiting Moon in specific Nakshatra is considered very auspicious.Marriages, education, house building, agriculture, farming, travel, starting newbusinesses etc. all should be started on the correct day and the astrologers look tothe fixed stars to find that auspicious time so that the best possible cosmic help isavailable in whatever you are starting.

Nakshatras with their cosmic powers rule and direct life towards its karmic path,subtly influencing to bring about changes in the psyche. The power of Nakshatras shouldnever be underestimated. Their capacity of changing our life patterns is of primeimportance in the Vedic astrology. For predictive and election purposes the knowledge

of the Nakshatras is very important.

Although it is significant to know of the lunar placement in Nakshatra, others planetschange under the influence of Nakshatras. It is important for those trying to look intodeeper meaning of life to look into the nakshatra placements of key planets and you

will have a much better understanding of the inner motivations of planets in yourchart. When studying the dashas, one should look at the ruler of the dasha as well asthe placement of the ruler of the Nakshatra of the Dasha ruler. That makes all thedifference in finding how the Dasha will effect us.

In India, most Vedic astrologer will put the number of the Nakshatra by the planet onthe chart. That way they can see immediately what degree of the Zodiac the planet is

placed. According to the ancient Vedic Philosophy, our consciousness is effected bythree different qualities or gunas. The cosmic energies that radiate around us give usthe predominance of one of these gunas. These are very important in Yoga and inastrology it is important to understand the impulses (gunas) of the planets and theirNakshatras which give them their unique behaviour patterns. These gunas are,

Sattva - the illuminating, pure or good quality. Truth, purity of purpose and selfrighteousness and the path towards eternal consciousness is important to Sattvicpeople. They are fearless, generous and self- controlled. They are tranquil, charitableand generally have an open mind. Sattvics find it hard to hurt others. Water is pureSattva. Vegetarians are sattvic by nature-choosing to eat what is provided by naturerather than killing to fulfil their appetites. Rajas - the quality of mobility or activity. They have great inner thirst. They arepassionate and ambitious. They want to achieve. They are restless and insecure. They

want everything. They are active, want recognition and respect but are never satisfied.They find themselves clinging to pleasant tasks but avoiding the difficult situations.They can be fickle, easily distracted and unsteady. Tamas - the dark restraining quality. They are generally sensuous, in love with all thegood things in life which restrain them from higher learning and knowledge. They are

materialistic in nature. Maya -the illusionary world of self gratification and sensualliving ties them to their desires. Tamasic people have to try very hard to get out ofthe ignorance that surrounds them. They are held down by their own needs. Yoga and

meditation is required to strengthen their inner being if they want to move towards

higher consciousness.The Nakshatras radiate these qualities on primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Ithelps to find out on what sub-conscious level we react to this world.

Each of the Nakshatra has its own motivation. Vedic philosophers considered 4 basic


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motivations which guide us. They are:

Artha - meaningful action. Artha relates to wealth , financial matters and thepracticalities of life. Dharma - righteous action. Dharma is the purpose of our life. The duty towardsourselves and others to do the right thing. Kama - passionate behaviour. Kama is about passion for people, causes and living. Moksha - the need for spiritual salvation. Moksha means Nirvana. The need to find thehighest truths and move towards self realisation. Each Nakshatra radiates its own quality, has its own motivation and the planets placedin them have a triplicy of influences- by the rulers of the Zodiac sign, nakshatra andfinally the pada or quarter. These alter, enhance and fine tune the cosmic energiesthat effect us.

The 27 Nakshatras are:

AswiniRuled by Kethu the South Node. 0'00" to 13'20" (0'00" to 13'20" Aries).The four quarters are ruled by Mars, Venus, Mercury and Moon.The motivation is Dharma.Male Horse.Symbol - A head of horse.Deity - Ashwini Kumars.Dosha - VataRasi - Mesham (Padams 1, 2, 3, 4)

BharaniRuled by Venus. 13'20" to 26'40"( 13'20" to 26'402 Aries).

The quarters are ruled by Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars.The Motivation is Artha.Female Elephant.Symbol - YoniDeity - YamaDosha - PittaRasi - Mesham (Padams 1,2,3,4)

KrithigaiRuled by Sun. 26'40" to 40'00 (26'40" Aries to 10'00" Taurus).The quarters are ruled by Jupiter, Saturn, Saturn and Jupiter.The motivation is Kama.Female SheepSymbol - AmrazorDiety - AgniDosha - KaphaRasi - Mesham (Padams 1)Rasi - Vrishabham (Padams 2, 3, 4)

RohiniRuled by Moon. 40'00" to 53'20"(10'00" to 23'20" Taurus).The quarters are ruled by Mars, Venus, Mercury and Moon.The motivation is Moksha.Male Serpent.Symbol - A chariot

Deity - BrahmaDosha - KaphaRasi - Vrishabham (Padams 1, 2, 3, 4)

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Ruled by Mars. 53'20" to 66'40" (23'20 Taurus to 6'40" Gemini).The quarters are ruled by Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars.The motivation is Moksha.Female SerpentSymbol - The head of a deerDeity - SomaDosha - PittaRasi - Vrishabham (Padams 1, 2)Rasi - Mithunam (Padams 3, 4)

TiruvadriRuled by Rahu the North Node. 66'40" to 80'00" (6'40" to 20'00" Gemini).The quarters are ruled by Jupiter, Saturn, Saturn and Jupiter.The motivation is Kama.Female DogSymbol - Precious stone or a human headDeity - RudraDosha - VataRasi - Mithunam (Padams 1, 2, 3, 4)

Punarpusam

Ruled by Jupiter. 80'00 to 93'20 (20'00" Gemini to 3'20" Cancer).The quarters are ruled by Mars, Venus, Mercury and Moon.The motivation is Artha.Female CatSymbol - A bow or a houseDeity - AditiDosha - VataRasi - Mithunam (Padams 1,2,3)Rasi - Katakam (Padam 4)

Pusam Ruled by Saturn. 93'20" to 106'40" (3'20" to16'20" Cancer).

The quarters are ruled by Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars.The motivation is Dharma.Male SheepSymbol - A flower, circle or an arrowDeity - BrahaspatiDosha - PittaRasi - Katakam (Padams 1, 2, 3, 4)

Aailyam Ruled by Mercury. 106'40" to 120'00" (16'40 Cancer to 0'00 Leo).The quarters are ruled by Jupiter, Saturn, Saturn and Jupiter.The motivation is Dharma.Male CatSymbol - A serpentDeities - NagasDosha - KaphaRasi - Katakam (Padams 1, 2, 3, 4)

Magham Ruled by Ketu. 120'00" to 132'20" (0'00" to 13'20" Leo).The quarters are ruled by Mars, Venus, Mercury and Moon.The motivation is Artha.Male RatSymbol - House or a palaquinDeity - Pitris

Dosha - KaphaRasi - Simham (Padams 1, 2, 3, 4)

Pooram Ruled by Venus. 132'20 to 146'40" (13'20 to 26'40" Leo).


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The motivation is Dharma.Female HareSymbol - A Lotus flowerDeity - MitraDosha - Pitta

KatteaiRuled by Mercury. 226'40" to 240'00" (16'40" Scorpio to 0'00"Sagittarius).The quarters are ruled by Jupiter, Saturn, Saturn and Jupiter.The motivation is Artha.Male HareSymbol - An earring or an umbrellaDeity - IndraDosha - Vata

Moolam Ruled by Ketu. 240'00" to 253'20" (0'00" to 13'20" Sagittarius).The quarters are ruled by Mars, Venus, Mercury and Moon.The motivation is Kama.Male DogSymbol - The tail of a lion or an elephant's goad

Deity - NrittaDosha - VataRasi - Dhanum (Padams 1, 2, 3, 4)

Pooradam Ruled by Venus. 253'20" to 266'40" (13'20" to 26'40").The quarters are ruled by Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars.The motivation is Moksha.Male MonkeySymbol - Tust of an elephantDeity - ApasDosha - Pitta

Rasi - Dhanum (Padams 1, 2, 3, 4)

Uttiradam Ruled by Sun. 266'40" to 280'00" (26'40 Sag to 10'00" Capricorn).The quarters are ruled by Jupiter, Saturn, Saturn and Jupiter.The motivation is Moksha.Male MongooseSymbol - A small cotDeity - VishwadevaDosha - KaphaRasi - Dhanum (Padam 1)Rasi - Makaram (Padams 2, 3, 4)

Tiruvonam Ruled by Moon. 280'00" to 293'20" (10'00 to 23'20" Capricorn).The quarters are ruled by Mars, Venus, Mercury and Moon.The motivation is Artha.Female MonkeySymbol - An ear or an arrowDeity - VishnuDosha - KaphaRasi - Makaram (Padams 1, 2, 3, 4)

Avittam Ruled by Mars. 293'20" to 306'40" (23'20" cap to 6'40" Aquarius).

The quarters are ruled by Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars.The motivation is Dharma.Female LionSymbol - A musical drum or the fluteDeity - Vasus


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Dosha - PittaRasi - Makaram (Padams 1, 2)Rasi - Kumbham (Padams 3, 4)

Satayam Ruled by Rahu. 306'40" to 320'00" (6'40" to 20'00" Aquarius).The quarters are ruled by Jupiter, Saturn, Saturn and Jupiter.The motivation is Dharma.Female HorseSymbol - Hundred FlowersDeity - VarunaDosha - VataRasi - Kumbham (Padams 1, 2, 3, 4)

PooratadhiRuled by Jupiter. 320'00" to 333'20 (20'00" Aquarius to 3'20" Pisces).The quarters are ruled by Mars, Venus, Mercury and Moon.The motivation is Artha.Male LionSymbol - A swordDeity - Aja Ekpada

Dosha - VataRasi - Kumbham (Padams 1, 2, 3)Rasi - Meenam (Padam 4)

UttaratadhiRuled by Saturn. 333'20" to 346'40" (3'20" to 16'40" Pisces).The quarters are ruled by Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars.The motivation is Kama.Female CowSymbol - The number two or a twinDeity - AhirbudhyanaDosha - Pitta

Rasi - Meenam (Padams 1, 2, 3, 4)

RevatiRuled by Mercury. 346'40" to 360'00" (16'40" to 30'00" Pisces).The quarters are ruled by Jupiter, Saturn, Saturn and Jupiter.The motivation is Moksha.Female ElephantSymbol - A fishDeity - PushanDosha - Kapha

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