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What is a Nakshatra?
Hindu astrology has a unique system of prediction that is
based on the position of the moon in a given Nakshatra
(constellation). There are twenty-seven nakshtras in all.
Each one of them covers thirteen degrees and twenty minutes
of the zodiac. Each Nakshatra is the head of a particular
group of stars.
How does the Nakshatra affect you?
The zodiac is divided into 27 Nakshatra zones. Therefore,
while traversing the zodiac, the Moon has to pass through
one of the Nakshatra. When you were born, the Nakshatra in
which the Moon was situated at that time is called your
Janma Nakshatra (birth nakshatra). Accurate predictions can
be made after ascertaining your Janma Nakshatra. You can
exploit opportunities through proper interpretation of the
Nakshatra. Similarly, you can ward off the negatives if you
take corrective measures. Nakshatra are also associated with
colours, symbols, deities, gemstones etc.
Nakshatras and the Three Worlds
According to Hindu mythology there are three worlds or 'Lokas':
Swarga (Heaven) Loka, Prithvi (Earth) Loka and Mrityu or
Narakha (Hell) Loka. The Nakshtras too are divided into
three groups or 'Ganas'.
Ashwini
Translation: Horseman
Deity :Ashwinis (Health)
You are loyal, trustworthy and reliable. Your calm and quiet
exterior hides a magnetic personality. Your inherent
goodness and comforting nature draws people to you. They
look to you for guidance. You are elegant and concerned
about your appearance. You are as proud and self-sufficient
as you are good natured and practical. You give comfort to
others as well as encourage and motivate them. You move,
think, act and learn quickly. Though you often enjoy
starting new projects, there may be a certain lack of
enthusiasm and consistency in following them through. Your
movements are like that of a horse, always racing about.
Your greatest strength lies in the speed with which you can
get things done. You always have a great deal of energy and
stamina; that others can rarely keep pace with, and this
keeps them in awe of you.
Activities and careers that will suit you are: architecture,
stock broking, business, interior design, flying, driving,
riding and sports. Take care to curb your stubbornness, as
it may get in the way of a harmonious family life. You are
predisposed to muscular injuries and those of you leading
very active lives should be careful, as accidents are common
to people born under this nakshatra.
Mrigasira
Translation: Deer's Head
Deity: Soma
You are youthful, full of energy, and very popular. You have
a sharp intellect, unbounded curiosity, and a fine sense of
humour. You are elegant and concerned about your appearance.
You are very knowledgeable and can hold your own in
intellectual discussion. You are very creative, especially
in the performing arts. You enjoy singing and public
speaking. You will have no problems in attracting romantic
partners, though your marital life may not be harmonious.
You often tend to overdo things, and often get overexcited
about them, and as a consequence; might suffer from
nervousness and exhaustion. You have to guard against
becoming too critical and sarcastic as you may risk
alienating a lot of people.
Careers ideally suited for you are: Sports, Advertising,
Communication, Environment campaigns, travel related
industry etc. You will fare well in your career when you are
given creative freedom and allowed to chart your own course.
Many of you will suffer from bodily ailments and minor
illnesses through out your life.
Purnavasu
Translation: Good Again
Deity: Adita
You are a bright and enthusiastic person with handsome
features. You are a simple person with not one dishonest
bone in your body. You have a spiritual bent of mind and
materialism does hold much attraction for you. Those born
under this nakshatra will be drawn to religious professions.
Whatever little material possessions you may acquire, you
will share it with others. You look inward for your
spiritual fulfilment.
You will tend to choose a religious or spiritual career.
Even if you do not choose a religious career, you will
remain deeply religious and spiritual. Other career options
could be writing, acting or journalism.
Those born under this sign tend to have very happy
marriages. Children born to such people feel loved and
secure. Your deep-rooted faith in God and your high morals
will give your family a deep sense of security.
You should take care of your health and eat healthy
wholesome diets, otherwise diseases like T.B., under
nourishment and pneumonia, could afflict you.
Pushya
Translation: Nourishing
Deity: Brihaspati
This is considered the best nakshatra. You are intelligent,
soft-spoken and spiritual. You help others, asking nothing
in return. You are self-sufficient and self-reliant. You are
also inclined towards intellectual activities. You have
deep-seated political and humane convictions. You help
others unconditionally and are a champion of the
underprivileged. However you must be cautious of others
trying to manipulate you for their own selfish ends. You are
a fair and straightforward person and expect others to
behave likewise. Medicine, Social Work, health care are
ideally suited for you.
Your talent for spreading happiness and lifting the spirit
and activities like comedy, party planning, event planning
will be suitable. Your tendency of putting your political or
social work before your self, and your family, may cause
some friction. It is advisable to have a balanced approach,
and be sensitive to the needs of your loved ones.
Some you could be predisposed to ailments like gall stones,
gastric ulcers, skin diseases etc.
Hasta
Translation: Hand
Deity: Savitri
You are generally tall and well built. You have a magnetic
personality and it is impossible to remain unimpressed with
you. You have a selfless and helpful nature. You are a very
creative person and work very well with your hands. Your
talent will bring you name and recognition. You are hard
working and dedicated and this propels you towards success.
You have a very competitive nature that makes you seek
success, often for its own sake. You often take things to
heart and can lash out at others, when hurt or neglected.
You should be honest with your feelings, and discuss them
rationally and calmly. You should be careful of
overindulgence. Also, try to be sympathetic to others and be
sensitive to their needs.
You will be successful in areas that require you to use your
creativity as well as work with your hands. Those born under
this nakshatra are good at organising and managing things.
You will also excel at jobs, which involve a lot of
travelling.
Marital life will be happy and contented.
You could be plagued by minor bodily ailments like cough and
cold, Breathing trouble, asthma etc. Overindulgence may lead
to high blood pressure and heart ailments.
Swati
Translation: The lead goat in a herd
Deity: Vayu
You are a kind and caring person, who often gets involved
with other's problems. You are an astute and intelligent
person, to whom people come for guidance. Peaceful and
good-natured, you cannot be corrupted or manipulated. You
are single-minded and fiercely ambitious and will stop at
nothing to achieve your goals. You have a strong sense of
justice and harmony. You are broad-minded and attract people
from diverse backgrounds. You will do well to attend to your
finances or you may incur a lot of debt.
Many of those born under this nakshatra will be involved in
religious or social work. You are ideally suited to work in
the social sphere. You could also be involved in religious
organisations and politics. Some of you will do well in
professions related to medicine and drugs, chemicals,
precious metals and travel industry.
You tend to focus too much on your social work and this may
create friction within the family.
Those born under this nakshatra could suffer from ailments
like pain in the joints, heart trouble, abdominal problems
etc.
Anuradha
Translation: Success
Deity: Mitra
You are spirited, fun loving and well liked. You have an
attractive personality and make a lot of friends. Strong and
determined, you are also very ambitious. You achieve all
your goals as you have a "never say die" attitude. You are
spiritually inclined and may dabble in astrology and the
occult. Some of you may be creative, especially in the
performing arts. Many of you will shine in social and
political fields.
You profession may take far away from your place of birth.
Some of you may be successful in business. Careers that will
suit you: Sales and marketing, Astrology, Spiritual guidance
and counselling, Business etc.
You will have a satisfactory marriage but you will have to
be sensitive to your partner's needs. Those born under this
nakshatra could suffer from minor bodily ailments like
asthma, breathing trouble, cough and cold and dental
problems.
Shravana
Translation: Ear of Hearing
Deity: The Maintainer
You are a kind and considerate person. You are neat and well
ordered. You tend to walk the middle ground preferring
neither extreme. You will be financially successful and lead
a materially comfortable life.
Your organisational and leadership skills are well
developed, and you may do well in business. You will make a
good manager or project leader. You also like to spend a lot
of time working for charitable organisations. You need to be
careful with your finances or you may bankrupt your self.
Careers that will suit you: Engineering, management related
jobs, charitable and social institutions etc. You will be
happiest if you could work for charitable or social work
organisations.
Your marital life will be extremely happy and blissful.
Those born under this nakshatra could suffer from ailments
like eczema and skin diseases, T.B., Rheumatism etc.
Revati
Translation: Wealthy
Deity: Pushan
You are independent and fiercely ambitious. As the
translation suggests, this is a nakshatra of wealth. Those
born under it will enjoy great prosperity. Setbacks will not
hold you back for long. You are attractive and sociable.
People enjoy being around you, as you are extremely likeable
and easy to get along with. You enjoy a robust physique and
good health. You have a tendency to overburden your self
with others' problems and this could cause your health to
suffer.
You should be careful with your finances or you could incur
a lot of debt.
Careers that will suit you are: Counselling, Psychology,
Psychiatry, Social work etc. You should also try volunteer
work in your spare time.
Your marital life will be very harmonious and your spouse,
very compatible.
Those born under this nakshatra could suffer from complaints
like ulcers, intestinal disorders, orthopaedic and dental
problems.
The Human group
Bharani
Translation: The Bearer
Deity: Yama
You are of medium build with well-set teeth. You are
intelligent, with a quick mind and ready wit, and are
mentally quite flexible. You are spontaneous and optimistic,
and drawn to the unknown. You are very courageous and never
shy away from a fight, especially if you think it is for the
right cause. Many of you will be blessed with a long life.
Your Nakshatra is that of the 'The Bearer', one who is
burdened. This often makes you bitter and selfish, as you
feel encumbered by responsibility. You dislike being
controlled and manipulated though quite often your own
behaviour can be childlike.
Some of you are very creative, especially in the visual
arts, and may try your hand at painting and photography.
Careers that will suit you are: Military, Chemical industry,
medicine, agriculture. You may have problems in romance and
may be misunderstood by your partner. You are a connoisseur
and fond of good things in life and prone to putting on
weight. Obesity and skin diseases could plague many of you.
Rohini
Translation: The Red One
Deity: Prajapati
Lightly built, you are soft spoken and popular. You have
delicate features and a gentle nature. You admire honesty
and loyalty. You are witty and intelligent and with your
excellent persuasive skills, you can sway people. You can
quickly gain others' confidence but must take care not to
abuse their trust. You can motivate others to work hard and
achieve their goals. You may experience family problems due
to being misunderstood sometimes.
Careers that will suit you are: Business, chemical
engineering, civil engineering and construction,
architecture, design, landscaping etc. Finance is another
area where you could do very well.
You are also inclined towards intellectual activities and
will continue to seek knowledge through out your life.
Your romantic and marital life will be blissful and
tranquil. Some of you could suffer from nervous and stress
related health problems. A turn towards spirituality and
religion will prove beneficial and will bring you peace of
mind.
Purva Phalguni
Translation: The Fig Tree
You are attractive and personable able to draw a large
number of people towards yourself and make friends easily.
You have a sophisticated and dignified bearing. You tend to
be scrupulously honest and cannot stand back quietly and
watch any illegal activity. You are also single minded and
determined and once your mind is made up, there is no
stopping you. This trait often causes you to step on a lot
of toes and hurt people. It would be wise for you to plan
and organise well before starting out on a project. You
should be careful with your finances or you may incur a lot
of debt.
You often take things to heart and can lapse into a
depression when hurt or neglected. You should be honest with
your feelings and discuss them rationally and calmly. You
will do well in the legal field as well as in law
enforcement as it is important for you to defend moral
values. Your marital life will be happy though you will
require constant reassurance and love from your partner.
Those born under this nakshatra could suffer from ailments
like asthma and related breathing troubles, dental problems
and abdominal complications.
Uttara Phalguni
Translation: The latter red one
Deity: Bhaga
By nature you are calm, composed and unwavering. You charm
your way into people's hearts. Though you are flexible, you
have very strong moral convictions. You are a cheerful
person and take the trials and tribulations of life in your
stride. You possess an independent frame of mind. Some of
you may have some problems regarding your temper. You will
need to develop more tolerance. You should guard against
becoming arrogant and vain. It is important that you do not
become too self-focussed. Volunteer work with social and
charitable organisations will bring you good luck.
You tend to be hard working and will do well in life. You
will especially be successful in careers that are associated
with new beginnings like construction industry, hospitality
industry, event planning, publicity management etc. You may
also do well in public dealings and earn well out of
commissions and royalties.
Marital life is pleasant and contented.
Those born under this nakshatra could suffer from ailments
like dental problems, gastric problems and bodily
discomforts.
Purva Ashada
Translation: The Former Unsubdued
Deity: Apa
You are caring, gentle nature and have many friends. You are
a hard worker and will make an excellent manager. You are
supportive and generous and go out of your way to help
friends. You have a forgiving nature and do not hold grudges
against others. You prefer a simple life above fame and
fortune. You would make an excellent manager but would
rather not take on responsibility.
Very often, people born under this nakshatra are unable to
realise their full potential. The reason for this is not
lack of talent or skill but a lack of ambition. You need to
focus more on your career and education.
Careers and activities that will suit you: Financial
planning, social work, NGO's volunteer work etc.
Spouse is usually compatible and married life, satisfactory.
Those born under this nakshatra could suffer from ailments
like T.B. eosonophilia, muscular problems etc. Women could
suffer from uterine problems.
Uttara Ashada
Translation: The Latter Unsubdued
Deity: Vishwadevas
You have a tall well-proportioned body and tend toward
thinness. You are interested in learning and in higher
education. You are just, liberal and always ready to help
the needy. You have a sunny disposition and are fun to be
with. Your kindness and consideration has won you many
friends. People look up to you and turn to you for help and
guidance. Occasionally you should attend to your own needs
too.
Careers that will suit you: Research, Teaching, Counselling,
Intellectual activities, banking, publishing etc.
You will be lucky in love and you will have a happy
marriage. You will prove to be a devoted spouse. Some of you
may have more than one marriage though.
Those born under this nakshatra could suffer from complaints
like stomach and abdominal ailments, eye problems.
Purva Bhadrapada
Translation: Former Beautiful Foot
Deity: Aja Ekapad
You are a self sufficient and highly resourceful person. You
will be very successful in attracting wealth. You will
succeed in attracting a lot of friends, some of them rich
and powerful. You are a risk taker and your charming
personality often gets you out of tight spots. You are a
very adaptable person and can change yourself as the
situation warrants. You have very discriminating tastes.
Careers that will suit you: Business, Banking and finance,
Industrial management, international travel, gems and
precious metals etc.
Your marital life will be happy and your spouse will be a
constant source of strength and encouragement to you. You
understand human nature and can figure out most people.
Those born under this nakshatra could suffer from complaints
like paralytic attacks, diabetes, gastric and abdominal
problems.
Women could suffer from uterine problems.
Uttara Bhadrapada
Translation: Latter Beautiful Foot
Deity: Ahir Budhnya
You are an attractive and charming personality and will
always stand out in a crowd. You have a large number of
friends cutting across the social spectrum. You are loyal to
your friends and always willing to come to their aid. Some
of you will tend to be shy and it is important that they
learn to face the world with confidence. Generally, you are
intelligent and erudite, and your intellectual achievements
will be a source of inspiration to others.
You are financially successful and self-sufficient. You are
a loving and merciful person and always willing to reach out
to others. You spend a lot of time and money on charity. You
are good at solving problems. This talent lends very well to
a successful career in law, professional mediation,
counselling.
Your marital life will be harmonious and satisfactory and
children will be a source of joy and happiness.
Those born under this nakshatra could suffer from minor
complaints like bodily aches and pains, rheumatism etc.
Ardra
Translation: Moist or Perspiring
Deity: Rudra
You tend to be healthy, vigorous and physically fit. Many of
you are handsome and good-looking. You have that rare gift
of compassion and empathy and are inclined to help the
needy. You are more inclined towards physical activity even
though you are quite intelligent. At times, you can be
insensitive and impetuous. You are flexible and open to
change, and often make attempts to change your negative
traits.
Often you are stubborn and not easily persuaded. Some times
you inadvertently cause pain to others, and are viewed as a
threat by them.
Subduing of animals, people or natural forces come naturally
to people born under this nakshatra.
Career best suited for you: Law enforcement, fire fighting,
etc. It is important to realise that this urge to control
others should not be extended to romantic and family
affairs. It will have to be replaced with love, trust and
respect. To always try and dominate will cause an inordinate
amount of pain to your loved ones.
It is important to realise that this urge to control others
should not be extended to romantic and family affairs. It
will have to be replaced with love, trust and respect. To
always try and dominate will cause an inordinate amount of
pain to your loved ones.
Heart trouble, paralysis, and stress related ailments are
some of the likely ailments that you could suffer from.
Kritikka
Translation: The Cutter
Deity: Agni
You have a feline grace and a magnetic personality. You are
popular, especially with the opposite sex. You are
powerfully built and have a commanding presence. You are
hearty and vigorous with a voracious appetite. You are an
overachiever and you may acquire many material possessions.
You are determined and resolute and once your mind is made
up, there is no stopping you. You are admired for your
single mindedness, and your sense of purpose. You have the
ability to cut through to the heart of the matter and tackle
problems head on. Your leadership skills are highly
developed though your aggressiveness often intimidates those
around you. You are often misunderstood.
Normally those born under this nakshatra are placid
characters, but can become very dangerous if provoked.
As the translation implies, you are good at cutting through
things. Therefore you will be good at carpentry, sculpture,
metal work etc.
Careers that will suit you are: Engineering, law, Military,
medicine, business, interior decoration etc.
You are ideally suited to fight for the rights of the less
privileged, as you are adept at getting things done.
Aslesha
Translation: The entwiner
Deity: Sarpas
You are resourceful and clever. You think and move fast. You
are remarkably flexible and have the capability to transform
yourself. You have diverse interests and need constant
stimulation. As a result you may change careers many times
in your life. Many of you are born leaders and have a fierce
desire to be the best. You also want to be recognised for
your achievements. You have excellent communication skills
and many of you may be good orators
You should be careful regarding your investments or you may
suffer heavy losses.
You are very secretive by nature and though often work in
groups, you have a sense of alienation. Often you are unduly
suspicious of people's motives. You need a lot of variety in
your career. Ideally you are suited to go into politics,
acting, writing or journalism.
Your family life will be harmonious and you will make your
partner the focal point of your life. You could suffer from
ailments like joint pains, bodily discomforts, and nervous
disorders.
Magha
Translation: The Mighty One
Deity: Pitris
You are forthright and honest. You have a positive attitude
and a very balanced outlook. You have a commanding
personality and are very knowledgeable about various issues.
People look up to you for guidance. You respect others and
in turn expect respect from them. You have strong leadership
skills and yearn to get to the top. You have a tendency to
be arrogant, which combined with your bluntness and honesty
may alienate some people. You will enjoy a harmonious
marital life. However you if you are too demanding of your
family you may face problems.
Your honesty and compassion makes you ideally suited to work
in the social sector. Also Magha being the Nakshatra of
royalty you may well be elevated to high position in life.
You may do well in business or in public or private spheres.
You can amass a lot of wealth. You are a brilliant planner
and organiser and are always in command of a situation.
Those born under this nakshatra could suffer from diseases
like asthma, epilepsy or cancer. Women should watch out for
uterine problems.
Chitra
Translation: Brilliant
Deity: Twastry
You are graceful and sophisticated. You easily stand out in
a crowd. You are well dressed and well groomed. You are also
courageous, astute, intuitive, ambitious and popular. You
are a lover of art and all things beautiful. You have an eye
for detail and can arrange things in a manner that is
aesthetically pleasing. Some of you may be drawn towards
intellectual endeavours. Many of you will pursue higher
education and will retain a lifelong thirst for knowledge.
You are extremely knowledgeable and very concerned with
political and social issues. You will be able to hold your
own in intellectual discussions. You have a powerful urge to
be proved right and often, this makes you aggressive.
Activities and careers that will suit you are: Research,
teaching and intellectual pursuits, the visual arts,
interior decoration, designing, landscaping etc.
You may face problems in your marital life that will need to
be tackled with sensitivity. Those born under this nakshatra
could suffer from ailments like kidney and bladder troubles,
psychiatric and brain disorders etc. Women should be careful
about uterine problems.
Vishakha
Translation: Forked Branch
Deity: Indra and Agni
You have an attractive personality and are quick-witted. You
are very popular, especially with members of the opposite
sex. You are very intelligent, needing constant mental
stimulation. You prefer the company of like-minded people.
You are an excellent communicator, and you write and speak
well. You attract a large number of people and make many
friends. You have a strong sense of justice and harmony and
when you see people being treated unfairly, you speak up.
You will have to guard against sarcasm and speaking
negatively about people.
Careers that will suit you: Journalism, sales and marketing,
writing.
Those born under this nakshatra are likely to have a very
happy marital life and will make good marriage partners.
Those born under this nakshatra could suffer from ailments
like paralysis, kidney and bladder trouble, hormone
deficiencies etc.
Jyeshtha
Translation: Eldest
Deity: Indra
You are an attractive personality, full of vitality and
energy. You are loving and generous. You are engrossed in
family matters and feel responsible for the members of your
family. Sometimes you feel resentful and bitter about being
encumbered by responsibility. You achieve success early in
life. Your attractive personality and essential good nature
wins you many friends. You are an expert at working with
your hands and at fashioning metals.
Success will come to you after the age of twenty-one.
Careers that will suit you are: Engineering, Metallurgy,
Chemical engineering, Architecture, construction, interior
designing etc.
Married life is happy and you will have very supportive
spouses.
Those born under this nakshatra could suffer from minor
bodily ailments like pain in the joints, cough and cold,
sleeplessness etc. Women could suffer from uterine problems.
Moola
Translation: The Root
Deity: Niritti
You have an attractive personality and ooze charm. You are
therefore able to draw people towards you and influence
them. You have a knack for getting to the heart of the
matter and being very direct. You are flexible and
unorthodox. Strong and determined, you are also very
ambitious. You can sometimes be fiercely competitive and
goal oriented. You are known for your direct approach and
single-mindedness.
You will be financially successful and lead a materially
comfortable life. Careers that will suit you: Politics,
sales and marketing, finance, stock market, business,
hydraulic engineering, sailing etc.
Married life is satisfactory though you will have to guard
against sabotaging your relationship by getting too
competitive with your mate.
Those born under this nakshatra could suffer from ailments
like pain in the joints, Rheumatism, hip and backaches etc.
Dhanishtha
Translation: Wealth
Deity: Vasus
You are a multifaceted personality with diverse interests.
You are highly intelligent and possess all round knowledge.
Your interests take up a lot of your time. You are skilled
in your line of work. You are passionate about the past and
spend time learning about it. You generally have the upper
hand in intellectual discussions. You are a glib talker,
though you often end up hurting others.
You are skilled in business, music and dance, astrology etc.
You will do well in scientific research etc. Activities and
careers that will suit you are: History, archaeology,
art-restoration, museology etc. Some of you could do well in
engineering and computer industry. Generally you will need a
profession that will allow you to establish a link with the
past.
Marital life will be happy and satisfactory.
Those born under this nakshatra could suffer from complaints
like anaemia, cough and cold etc. Women may suffer from
uterine problems.
Satabisha
Translation: 100 Physicians
Deity: Varuna
You have a noble and an aristocratic demeanour. You value
truth very highly. The pursuit of knowledge is a life long
quest and you may have as diverse interests as philosophy,
psychology, astrology, metaphysics and mathematics. You need
constant mental stimulation. Though you have control over
your emotions, you are very changeable and often confuse
people. You can become dangerous when provoked.
Careers and activities that will suit you: Academics,
Engineering, Mathematics, Accounts, Scientific research etc.
As the translation indicates, you will especially do well in
medicine and surgery. Some of you may explore
non-traditional forms of medicine. Marital life may not be
without friction.
Those born under this nakshatra could suffer from complaints
like urinary tract diseases, diabetes, breathing trouble,
cough and cold, pneumonia etc. Dental problems are also
indicated.
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