NAKSHATRA (Constellation) Part - 2

========Knowledge of Nakshatra : Vedic Astrology========

See The First Part : http://spiritualsanatan.blogspot.com/2013/11/nakshatra-constellation.html

7. Punarvasu: The Star of Renewal – (Gemini 20 00’ to Cancer 3 20’)

The primary symbols of this illuminating nakshatra are a bow and a quiver of arrows. The sky is the limit with this nakshatra.Punarvasu means “the return of the light” and has the divine ability to bring spiritual light into darkness. Punarvasu reflects purity, satya (truth) and strong moral values. It is a deva nakshatra with the primary motivation of artha or material prosperity. It’s shakti or power is “the ability to gain wealth or abundance”. The main deity is Aditi, the Cosmic Mother who bestows her creative abundance on
all who seek her blessings. This lunar mansion is ruled by the planet Jupiter, the great benefic.


8. Pushya: The Star of Nourishment – (Cancer 3 20’ to 16 40’)

Pushya is considered to be the most auspicious of the twenty-seven lunar mansions. The symbols for this asterism are a lotus, circle, arrow and the udder of the sacred cow. The ancient name of Pushya in the Rig Ved was Tishya, the Celestial Archer. It has a deva temperament with the primary motivation of dharma or right action. The ruling planet is Shani or Saturn which grounds the energy of this powerful nakshatra. The chief deity is Brahaspati, the High Priest of the Gods. The shakti of Pushya is “the ability to create spiritual energy”.

“O wise Maruts, let us carry off the wealth of food whichyou have bestowed on us; give us, O Maruts, such thousand fold wealth as never fails, like the star Tishya (Pushya_ from heaven” ~ Rig Veda.


9. Ashlesha: The Clinging Star – (Cancer 16 40’ to 30 00’)

The symbol for this intense nakshatra is the coiled serpent at the base of the spine reflecting the potent kundalini energy that resides here. Ashlesha means “the entwiner” and denotes the challenges of our addictions to sensory attachments. It is a very mental asterism ruled by Mercury and located in the sign of Cancer ruled by Moon. The main deities are the Nagas, the Serpent Kings. The shakti revealed here is “power to inflict poisonous venom”. Ashleshans have a rakshasa temperament with a primary motivation of dharma. Great mystical talents and enlightenment can be experienced if the primordial energy of this lunar asterism is harnessed. The Buddha had this nakshatra rising under a benefic full Moon during his blessed birth. The King Cobra protected the Buddha from the storms of life as performed his tapas (spiritual
austerities) under the bodhi tree.


10. Magha: The Star of Power (Leo 0-13 20’)

Magha means “the mighty one”, reflecting strength and spiritual leadership. The great Indian saint, Paramahansa Yogananda had both his Moon and rising sign in this powerful nakshatra. The symbol is the king’s chamber or palequin. The deities are the Pitris, the great protectors and fathers of humanity. Magha people have a fiery rakshasa temperament with a primary motivation or artha or material prosperity. The ruling planet is Ketu which reveals the mystical nature of this asterism. Their shakti is “the power to leave
the body”.


11. Purva Phalguni: The Fruit of the Tree (Leo 13 20’ to 26 40’)

This creative nakshatra is ruled by the planet Venus denoting brilliant skills in the fine arts and a love of pleasure. The symbols
associated with this asterism are a swinging hammock, a couch and two legs of a bed reflecting a place of rest and enjoyment. The primary motivation experienced here is kama or pleasure. Their shakti is “the power of creative procreation”. The deity is Bhaga, the God of Prosperity, who protects marital happiness and bestows family inheritance. They have a human or manushya temperament.


12. Uttara Phalguni: The Star of Patronage (Leo 26 40’ to Virgo 10 00’)

The symbol for this service oriented lunar mansion is a healing bed or two legs of a cot. This is the “social worker” nakshatra who is always helping the friend in need. They possess great skills in the healing arts and counseling fields. These natives have a manushya or human temperament, while their primary motivation is moksha or spiritual liberation. The deity is Aryaman, the God of Patronage and son of Aditi, the Cosmic Mother. The shakti associated with this asterism is “the power of giving prosperity thru marriage”. The ruling planet is Sun reflecting their ability to shine their helaing light on those they come into contact with.

अन्र्क्षरा रजवः सन्तु पन्था येभिः सखायो यन्ति नोवरेयम |
समर्यमा सं भगो नो निनीयात सं जस्पत्यंसुयममस्तु देवाः ||
...........Rig Ved 10.85.23

“Straight be the paths and thornless on which are friends will travel to present our suit. May Aryaman and Bhaga lead us together! May heaven grant us a stable marriage !


13. Hasta: The Hand (Virgo 10 00’ to 23 20’)

The symbol for this nakshatra is the palm of the hand. The primary deity is Savitar, the Sun God who promotes creativity. He is called “the golden handed one”. The shakti of Hasta is “the power to manifest what one seeks and place it in their hands”. Hasta natives can have great dexterity and skilled with hands in healing arts in with handicrafts. It has a deva temperament with a primary motivation of moksha or spiritual liberation.


14. Chitra: The Star of Opportunity (Virgo 23 20’ to Libra 6 40’)

The symbol for the brilliant Chitra nakshatra is a bright jewel or pearl. Chitra translates as “the beautiful one” or “pretty pictures” which reflects its ability to arrange things nicely with an artistic fashion. The deity is Tvashtar, the divine celestial architect. The shakti is “the ability to accumulate merit in this life”. Chitra has a rakshasa temperament with a primary motivation of kama or desire. The animal associated with this nakshatra is a female tiger which reveals the passionate, sensual nature experienced here. Mars is the ruling planet of this asterism.

“The Universe is uncaused, like a net of jewels in which each is only the reflection of all others in a fantastic interrelated harmony without end”. – The Upanishads


15. Swati: The Self-Going Star (Libra 6 40’ to 20 00’)

The symbol for Swati is a single blade of grass blowing in the wind reflecting the independent and autonomous nature of this asterism. It has a chara or moveable nature and is ruled by restless Rahu, the North Node of the Moon. A love for educational travel and the need for positive change is often experienced here. The primary deity is Vayu, the God of the Wind and Prana. The shakti is “the power to scatter like the wind”. Other symbols for this lunar mansion are a sword (discrimination) and a priest or priestess. Swati is of deva temperament with a primary motivation of artha or attainment of wealth. Saraswati, the Goddess of Learning is the female deity associated with Swati. This is a very intellectual nakshatra that demonstrates excellent communication skills. It has the capacity to achieve justice (Libra) thru personal power.


16. Vishakha: The Star of Purpose (Libra 20 00’ to Scorpio 3 20’)

The symbols associated with Vishakha are an archway and a potter’s wheel. The archway is a symbol of moving through thresholds of spiritual initiation. Jupiter is the ruling planet of this nakshatra reflecting the deep connection with one’s soul purpose. The potter’s wheel symbolizes the patience that must be developed in order to progress on the spiritual path. Vishakha has a rakshasa temperament with a primary motivation of dharma. The animal symbol is a male tiger. The main deities are Radha, the divine consort of Sri Krishna and Indra/Agni. The shakti is the power to achieve many and various fruits in life.


17. Anuradha: The Star of Success (Scorpio 3 20’ to 16 40’)

Anuradha is symbolized by a lotus flower, reflecting the ability to blossom in any life situation. The primary deity is Mitra, the God of Friendship and Partnership. Anuradha individuals have the great ability to gather people together for social and spiritual activities. Anuradha has a deva temperament with the primary motivation of dharma or right action. The shakti is “the power of worship”. The ruling planet is Sani or Saturn, which gives tenacity and discipline when needed.


18. Jyeshtha: The Chief or Elder Star (Scorpio 16 40 to 30 00’)

The symbols for Jyeshtha are an earring and an umbrella. The earring is a symbol of Vishnu’s discus. Jyeshtha also translates as the “eldest” or “seniormost”. It is related to the eldest sister Alakshmi, who is in the opposition constellation to Rohini, her beautiful sister located in Taurus. Issues with jealously and betrayal can be experienced here. Jyeshtha has a rakshasa nature with artha as the primary motivation. The chief deity is Indra, the King of the Gods. He is the spiritual warrior and “dragon slayer”. The shakti of this asterism is “the power to rise and conquer and gain courage in battle”. The ruling planet Mercury reflects the troubled, yet creative genius of this lunar mansion. It is the nakshatra of the “creative eccentric”.


19. Mula: The Foundation Star (Sagittarius 00 00’ to 13 20’)

Mula translates as the “root” or original star which is symbolized as a tied bunch of roots. It is located around the galactic center of our universe. The ruling planetary deity is Ketu, the South Node of the Moon which reflects the mystical nature of this asterism. The primary deity is Nirritti, the Goddess of Destruction. She lives in the Kingdom of the Dead and is associated with the powerful goddess, Kali. The shakti revealed here is “the power to ruin, destroy, and break things apart. Mula has a rakshasa temperament with a primary motivation of kama.


20. Purva Ashadha: The Invinceable Star (Sagittarius 13 30’ to 26 40”)

Purva Ashadha means “early victory” or the “undefeated, the unsubdued”. The symbol is a fan or a winnowing basket, which rids corn of the husks. The fan can signify popularity as their name is fanned around a lot by the public. The primary deity is Apah, the Cosmic Waters. Varuna, the God of the Waters is considered a secondary deity for this naksahtra. The shakti experienced here is “the power of invigoration”. Purva Ashadha has a human or manushya temperament with a primary motivation of moksha or spiritual liberation.


21. Uttara Ashadha: The Universal Star (Sagittarius 26 40’ to Capricorn 10 00’)

Uttara Ashadha translates as “later victory”. The symbols are an elephant’s tusk and the planks of a bed. The elephant tusk is associated with Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. The main deities are the ten Vishvadevas such as Vasu (goodness), Satya (truth), Kratru (will power), Kama (desire) and Kala (time). This nakshatra is ruled by the powerful Sun. The shakti is “the power for unchallengeable victory”. These natives have the humanitarian vision to see all races as equal. This asterism has a manushya or human temperament with a primary motivation toward moksha or spiritual liberation. The animal symbol is a male mongoose, which has no female counterpart reflecting the independence and sometimes loneliness associated with this nakshatra.


22. Shravana: The Star of Learning (Capricorn 10 00’ to 23 20’)

Shravana translates as “the hearing” with the primary symbol being an ear. It is a deva or godly nakshatra that has the capacity to hear the astral sounds of Krishna’s flute, the celestial bells or the cosmic Aum. The natives of this asterism usually have brilliant minds and the capacity to study other cultures and spiritual dimensions. The Moon is also strengthened by being in a nakshatra that is ruled by
the Moon. Material success is a result of the primary motivation of this asterism being artha or wealth. The primary deity is Vishnu, the Preserver of the Universe. Saraswati, the Goddess of Learning, is considered to be the female deity associated with Shravana. The shakti is “the power to provide connection with others”.


23. Dhanishtha: The Star of Symphony (Capricorn 23 20’ to Aquarius 6 40’)

The symbol for the Dhanishtha is the drum indicating a love of music. It is sometimes called “the kingly star” due to the fame and wealth that can occur under the influence of this lunar mansion. The shakti is “the power to give abundance and fame”. Marital difficulties and a fiery temper are observed here due to the rakshasa temperament, the animal totem of a female lion and the ruling planet Mars. The primary motivation of Dhanishtha is dharma . The deities are the eight Vasus such as Soma (water), Dhara (earth), Anala (fire), Apa (space) and Dhruva (nakshatras).


24. Shatabisha: The Hundred Stars (Aquarius 6 40’ to 20 00’)

Shatabisha also translates as “the hundred healers” or “the hundred flowers”. The primary deity is Varuna, the God of Medicine and the Cosmic Waters, which provides the natives with a strong connection to the healings arts. Varuna is the Cosmic Man pouring his healing waters unto humanity.The shakti of Shatabisha is “the power of healing”. The symbol for Shatabisha is an empty circle reflecting the independent nature and autonomy experienced thru this lunar mansion. This lunar mansion can also be a challenging birth star for early marriage. It has a rakshasa temperament with the primary motivation being dharma or right action. Rahu as the ruling planet of this asterism indicates a love for travel and adventure.


25. Purva Bhadrapada: The Burning Pair (Aquarius 20 00’ to Pisces 3 20’)

The symbols for this unique nakshatra are a sword, two legs of a bed and a two faced man. The sword represents the ability to cut through the negativity to get to the truth. The two faced man indicates the ability to see both sides of an issue. The deity is Aja Ekapada, a one-footed goat that is the vehicle for the fiery god,
Agni. The shakti is “the power to raise a spiritual person up in life”. This nakshatra is ruled by the benefic Jupiter, which reflects the high idealism of this asterism.


26. Uttara Bhadrapada: The Warrior Star (Pisces 3 20’ to 16 40’)

The symbols for Uttara Bhadrapada are two legs of a bed or twins. Bhradrapada translates as the “scorching” or “buring pair” related to these “twin” nakshatras. A woman born with this birth star is
considered associated with the goddess Lakshmi and is considered “the gem of her family”. The animal symbol is the sacred cow. The deity is Ahir Budhnya, the Serpent of the Deep Sea and part of Lord Shiva’s army which reflects the warrior nature of this lunar mansion when needed. Uttara Bhadrapada has a human or manushya temperament with a primary motivation of kama or healthy pleasures. The ruling planet Saturn provides great depth and spiritual discipline. The shakti is “the bringing of the cosmic rain”.


27. Revati: The Wealthy (Pisces 16 40’ to 30 00’)

The symbols for Revati are a fish and a drum. The drum is a marker of time reflecting the final lunar mansion according to the constellations. This auspicious nakshatra has a deva temperament with a primary motivation of moksha or spiritual enlightenment. The deity is Pushan, the nurturer and protector of travelers and animals. Revati is ruled by the intellectual planet Mercury, residing in a constellation ruled by benefic Jupiter. The animal symbol is a female elephant. The shakti is “the power of nourishment symbolized by milk”. Revati is one of the most benefic nakshatras for spiritual growth and development of psychic abilities.


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