The nakshatras: the lunar mansions The nakshatras are narrower areas of the zodiacal belt, of 13°20′ each — unlike the signs, which occupy 30° each in the zodiac. They represent higher stellar civilisations, and also our «stellar great-great-grandmothers», each of which has its own unique character
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The placement of the Moon in a horoscope is the chief karmic indicator If the exact coordinate of the Moon is known, additional information can be obtained by carrying out the following simple calculations: divide the janma nakshatra (the one in which the Moon stands) into 12 equal parts of 1°6’40”
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Every nakshatra has its own special destructive degrees. Ashwini: the Moon and Ketu — 8° of Aries, Saturn — 10° of Aries. Bharani: Rahu — 14° of Aries, Mercury — 15° of Aries, Jupiter and Mars — 19° of Aries, the Sun — 20° of Aries. Rohini: Mercury — 14° of Taurus, Venus — 15° of Taurus, Ketu — 18°
Read more27. Revati (16°40′ — 30°00′ of Pisces) Varahamihira: The Moon in Revati gives a perfect body, soft manners, deep learning, wealth and an absence of any desire to covet other people’s property. General indications: The symbol of Revati is a clock face, and its deity is Pushan, who patronises food...
Read more26. Uttara Bhadrapada (3°20′ — 16°40′ of Pisces) Varahamihira: If the Moon is in Uttara Bhadrapada, this signifies happy people who are capable orators, who have children and grandchildren, who gain the upper hand over their enemies and who are virtuous. General indications: The symbol of Uttara...
Read more25. Purva Bhadrapada (20° of Aquarius — 3°20′ of Pisces) Varahamihira: Those who have the Moon in Purva Bhadrapada will suffer from calamities and will place the property they have acquired at the disposal of their partners; they will speak fluently and intelligibly; they are stingy and know how to
Read more24. Shatabhisha (6°40′ — 20° of Aquarius) Varahamihira: Those who have the Moon in Shatabhisha will be sharp in their speech but truthful; they will endure misfortunes but will defeat their enemies; they will be careless in taking employment and will lead an independent way of life. General...
Read more23. Dhanishta (23°20′ of Capricorn — 6°40′ of Aquarius) Varahamihira: The Moon in Dhanishta signifies a person who is freedom-loving, rich, brave and fond of music. General indications: The symbol of Dhanishta is a drum, and its deities are the eight Vedic gods known by the name of the Vasus. Vasu...
Read more22. Shravana (10°00′ — 23°20′ of Capricorn) Varahamihira: The Moon in Shravana creates a prosperous and educated personality, gives him or her a free-thinking spouse, wealth and wide renown. General indications: The symbol of Shravana is three footprints placed in disorder, and its deity is Vishnu,
Read more21. Uttara Ashadha (26°40′ of Sagittarius — 10°00′ of Capricorn)Varahamihira: Anyone who has the Moon in Uttara Ashadha will be obedient and will know the rules of virtuous conduct, will be grateful, will have many friends, will remember the good deeds done to him and will, as a rule, be loved by...
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