20. Purva Ashadha (13°20′ — 26°40′ of Sagittarius) Varahamihira: The Moon in Purva Ashadha gives a pleasant spouse, a proud character and a strong attachment to friends. General indications: The symbol of Purva Ashadha is a fan or a winnowing basket (used to separate the grain from the chaff). Its...
Read more19. Mula (00°00′ — 13°20′ of Sagittarius) Varahamihira: Those whose Moon is in Mula are arrogant, rich and happy and do not like to offend others. They have firm, settled views and live in prosperity. General indications: The symbol of Mula is several root crops gathered together and tied. Its...
Read more18. Jyeshtha (16W — 30°00′ of Scorpio) Varahamihira: Those who have the Moon in Jyeshtha have very few friends, but they themselves are cheerful, kind and hot-tempered. General indications: The symbol of Jyeshtha is a round amulet, and its ruling deity is Indra, the king of the gods. A talisman...
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The 17th nakshatra — Anuradha (Sanskrit: अनुराधा) consists of three stars placed in a row in the constellation Scorpio (3°20′ — 16°40′). The Greek name of this star is Scorpionis. Anuradha is a «deva», a divine star, soft by nature. Its name is translated as «the star of success», and also as «the...
Read moreThe nakshatra Swati (the 15th of the 27 nakshatras, 6°40′ — 20°00′ of Libra). «The Moon in Swati indicates a person of a soft, calm nature, who keeps his passions and desires in check, is skilled in trade, is sympathetic, is able to endure thirst, is sweet of speech and merciful»...
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The nakshatra Vishakha (Sanskrit: विशाखा) (the 16th of the 27 nakshatras, 20°00′ of Libra — 3°20′ of Scorpio) «The Moon in Vishakha gives birth to those who envy other people’s wealth, who are stingy, who possess a striking appearance, who know how to set out their thoughts intelligibly, who...
Read moreThe nakshatra Chitra (the 14th of the 27 nakshatras, 23°20′ of Virgo — 6°40′ of Libra). «Those who have the Moon in Chitra love to wear colourful clothes and to adorn themselves with bright flowers. They have attractive eyes and a beautiful appearance» (Varahamihira). General...
Read moreThe nakshatra Hasta (the 13th of the 27 nakshatras, 10° — 23°20′ of Virgo). «If the Moon is placed in Hasta, the person is active and full of strength, and knows neither shame nor pity. He is a thief and a drunkard» (Varahamihira). General indications: the symbol of Hasta is a hand, usually...
Read moreThe nakshatra Uttara Phalguni (Sanskrit: उत्तर फाल्गुनी) (the 12th of the 27 nakshatras, 26°40′ of Leo — 10°00′ of Virgo) consists of two stars located in the tail part of the constellation Leo. «Uttara Phalguni has the head of a tiger. She is white in colour and sits on a cow. In her four hands...
Read moreThe 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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