The nakshatra Purva Phalguni (11th of the 27 nakshatras, 13°20′ — 26°40′ of Leo). «The Moon, when it is placed in Purva Phalguni, bestows sweetness of speech, magnanimity in the giving of gifts, a habit of wandering and service at court» (Varahamihira). General indications: the symbol of Purva...
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The nakshatra Magha — the 10th of the 27 nakshatras, 0°00′-13°20′ of Leo. «The Moon in Magha gives a multitude of servants, a need to venerate the gods and the ancestors, and occupation with important affairs» (Varahamihira). General indications: the symbol of Magha is the royal throne room, and...
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The nakshatra Ashlesha (9th of the 27 nakshatras, 16°40′ — 30°00′ of Cancer). «Those who have the Moon in Ashlesha treat the labours of others with contempt, are undiscriminating in food, sinful, ungrateful and masterfully lead people by the nose» (Varahamihira). General indications: the...
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The nakshatra Pushya (8th of the 27 nakshatras, 3°20′ -16°40′ of Cancer). General indications: the symbol of Pushya («the Nourishing one») is an udder oozing milk, and its deity is Brihaspati, the planet Jupiter, who is the priest and preceptor of the gods. The old name of Pushya is Tishya («the...
Czytaj dalejThe nakshatra Punarvasu (7th of the 27 nakshatras, 20°00′ of Gemini — 3°20′ of Cancer) «If the Moon tenants Punarvasu, then the native is good-natured, modest, patient and pious. Their life passes in comfortable surroundings, they are subject to illnesses, often experience thirst, rejoice at...
Czytaj dalejThe nakshatra Ardra (6th of the 27 nakshatras, 6°40′ — 20°00′ of Gemini). «The Moon in Ardra signifies a person who is irritable, ungrateful, restless, inclined to hypocrisy and who takes pleasure in doing evil» (Varahamihira). General indications: the symbol of Ardra is a teardrop, and...
Czytaj dalejThe nakshatra Mrigashira (5th of the 27 nakshatras, 23° 20′ of Taurus — 6° 40′ of Gemini). «Those whose Moon resides in this nakshatra lack firmness and constancy, at times they are even shy, they have good speech, they are energetic, rich and indulge themselves in the pleasures of love»...
Czytaj dalejThe nakshatra Rohini (4th of the 27 nakshatras, 10° 00′ — 23° 20′ of Taurus). The symbol of Rohini is a cart, and its deity is the god Brahma, the creator. Since Brahma rules creation and the beginnings of things, especially of the material universe, Rohini has power over sowing and planting,...
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The nakshatra Krittika (3rd of the 27 nakshatras, 26° 40′ of Aries — 10° 00′ of Taurus). The symbol of Krittika is a sharp, razor-like instrument, and its deity is Agni, the sacred fire. Mythologically, Krittika (the Pleiades) are the foster mothers of Karttikeya, one of the sons of Shiva. Krit
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The nakshatra Bharani (2nd of the 27 nakshatras, 13° 20′ — 26° 40′ of Aries) consists of three faint stars to the east of Ashwini, forming a triangle in the constellation of Aries. Bharani — is a «manushya», an «earthly» star of a bad nature. The influence of this star — is restraining,...
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