Basic Course Day 3

Day 3
INSTRUCTIONS
YOU HAVE LEARNT ABOUT THE DEVISION OF ZODIAC, CHARACTERISTICS OF NINE PLANETS. JUST GO THROUGH YOUR PREVIOUS LESSON. TODAY WE WILL ADD SOME MORE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE TWELVE SIGNS AND 27 NAKSHATRAS. IT IS ADVISABLE JUST TO GET THE GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF 12 SIGNS BECAUSE NATURE AND CHARACTERISTIC OF 12 SIGN GIVES WIDE HELP TO THE ANALYSIS OF BIRTH CHART. IN BASIC COURSE WE ARE COVERING ONLY THE PRIMARY PROPERTIES OF NAKSHATRAS. HAVE DIVIDED THE DESCRIPTION INTO TWO STAGES i.e. PROPERTIES UNDERLINED AND NORMAL. IT IS ADVISABLE TO GO THROUGH BY UNDERLINED MATTER IN FIRST READING AND AFTER UNDERSTANDING THE FIRST STAGE, AGAIN READ THIS CHAPTER BY INCLUDING REMAINING MATTER.

YESTERDAY,

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THE SIGNS
There are twelve signs of zodiac. Each planet rules two signs. The odd numbered sign represents the positive half of its orbit around the Sun, where it is increasing the expressing its energy; the even numbered sign represents the negative half of its orbit, where it is decreasing and withdrawing (interiorising) its energy. Cancer and Leo represent the positive and negative halves of the Suns rotation or its own axis. The Sun and Moon are in essence one planet. The Moon is the feminine side of the Sun that has been emanated to the proximity of the Earth to nourish and promote life. The interrelationship of the Sun and the Moon is necessary to maintain the balance of the positive and negative, masculine and feminine, yin and yang energies on the Earth.

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ODD AND EVEN NUMBERED SIGNS

Odd numbered signs reflect the positive, masculine or active signs; the even numbered are their negative, feminine, and passive counterpart. Planets are generally stronger in positive signs; that is, they can accomplish more. Odd signs have a more yang or solar nature, and even signs have a more yin or lunar nature. Odd signs are more energies or rajasic, even signs are more resistant or tamasic.

Malefic/Male: ODD SIGNS, viz. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. Benefic/Female: EVEN SIGNS, viz. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12.

The negative side of a planet is embodied in that portion of its orbit where it is gathering in cosmic energy, while the positive side is where it is realising it. The planets exist to bring into the solar system their respective portion of the sevenfold cosmic energy from the stars. The planets are transmission stations that bring in the seven rays from the galactic centre and project these for the evolution of the solar system and the development of life on Earth. Gemini, for example, is nothing but the energy channelled in the negative half.

QUALITY OF SIGNS
Each sign relates to one of the three major qualities, chara, or moveable, sthira, firm or immovable, and dwiswabhava or dual natured.

Movable Signs Aries (1), Cancer (4), Libra (7), Capricorn (10) Fixed Signs Taurus (2), Leo (5), Scorpio (8), Aquarius (11) Mixed Signs Gemini (3), Virgo (6), Sagittarius (9), Pisces (12) 1. MOVEABLE (CARDINAL) TYPES
Moveable signs show the dynamic, initial or guiding phase of the element. Moveable quality gives impulse, direction and expression but may cause disturbance and agitation along with too forceful or forceful or frequent changes. Individuals with planets predominantly in moveable signs are people of action they are positive, expressive, outgoing, with a high sense of achievement and accomplishment. They are wilful, aggressive, and dynamic and often become leaders. Moveable types may have trouble sticking with jobs or relationships, which can harm their potentials. For example, planets in moveable signs cause us to move or change our residence. Moveable types need to develop more consistency and stability. 2. FIXED (IMMOVABLE) TYPES Immovable or fixed signs show the stable or enduring phase of their respective element. Fixed types are firm, stable and determined in who they are in what they do. They like to sustain, preserve and uphold things. They are settled in themselves and unwilling to modify their opinions or to question themselves. They prefer what is conservative or traditional and do not like to change. They are often possessive and may accumulate much in life, finding it difficult to let go. Their lives will be fixed outwardly as well. They hold on to whatever they gain and are unwilling to part with it. Sometimes they are thoughtful but go more deeply into the ideas they already hve rather than develop new ones. Fixed types need to develop more initiative and attempt new activities particularly new ways of looking at things.

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3. MIXED (DUAL-NATURED) TYPES Mutable signs show the transitional, unstable, or malleable phase of their respective element. As the name dual-natured implies, they can go either way. They can move or stand still. They are ambivalent, unpredictable, and go back and forth. Mutable types are flexible and adaptable and have many talents, interests, and skills. They like to think, calculate, worry or reflect and can be too introverted or preoccupied with themselves. They typically suffer from mental or nervous disorders, immune system derangements, and allergies. Mutable types are talkative and communicative, though not consistent in what they say. They can be good businessmen because of their ability to exchange things. They can be successful as performers because they can modify what they appear to be. Mutable types need more initiative, daring and willingness to act. They should set aside their thoughts and work through their actions.

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SIGNS AND THE ELEMENTS

Each sign relates to one of the four elements of Earth, Water, Fire or Air.

Firy Signs Aries (1), Leo (5), Sagittarius (9) Earthly Signs Taurus (2), Virgo (6), Capricorn (10) Airy Signs Gemini (3), Libra (7), Aquarius (11) Watery Signs Cancer (4), Scorpio (8), Pisces (12)
1. EARTH SIGNS Planets in earth signs give a sense of form, order, and utility, and cause us to seek material manifestation or expression. They indicate much work to do with the Earth, the body or physical matter. Planets in earth signs show work with the hands, or work with the practical, informational or earthly side of the mind. They demand that we develop mastery of the body. They can have a certain gravity or heaviness about them. Earth located planets give us the capacity to realize our inner potentials in the material world. 2. WATER SIGNS Water signs bring our planetary energies into the realm of feeling and give love, affection and attachment. They can be instinctual or intuitive, depending on how we use them, and usually cause us to seek emotional regard and recognition. They indicate that our main fulfilment will come through relationship, which may be embodied in family, friends, social recognition, or even spiritual relationships. Individual with many planets in water signs usually have many people around them and often provide a place in their house for people to come together or just hand out. These signs give wisdom, faith, devotion and compassion. 3. FIRE SIGNS Fire signs show strong will, ambition and determination, as well as good perception and a critical mind. People with fiery planets seek power and like a display of force and drama. They like to be popular but they also like to dominate, not to be on the same level with others. They show that our main field of activity in life is in the realms of the will. Planets in fire signs give independence and insight; strong judgement and high values. Those with strong planets in fire signs are able to penetrate into things and understand and underlying energy, motivation or force behind them. Fire signs give leadership, the capacity to make alliances, the ability to protect warmth, light and beneficence. Well-placed planets in fire signs give illumination, freedom and enlightenment. 4. AIR SIGNS Air signs show versatility of movement and change, generally on a mental level. People with airy planets are often intellectuals or at lease mental types. They seek communication and realization of ideas and ideals; their love is usually of knowledge. They are speculative and not concerned with practical results. Air sign types live in their ideas, calculations plans, and projections. Planets in air signs show much work to do in the realm of thought and communication. Their energies may get scattered or diffused. Planets in air signs increase idealism and aspiration and the longing to go beyond this world. Well-placed planets in air signs give comprehensive, balance and sensitivity.

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ARIES
Aries is the positive sign of Mars, cardinal fire, the beginning of the zodiac and the head of the cosmic person (time personified), a ram. As sign 1, Aries gives independence, force, selfexpression and a strong personal orientation in life. Aries types are dynamic, aggressive and competitive, and possess much initiative. They often live in their heads and can have a penetrating power of perfection. They have scientific and logical abilities, and may be good at research and invention. They are independent, adventurous and skilful in research and invention. While they possess strong emotions and passions, they usually remain in control of them. Aries people are wilful, impulsive or headstrong and can be critical or opinionated. Yet they can make good psychologists once they learn to examine themselves. Less evolved Aries types may be angry and manipulative, pushing their way through life and imposing their ideas and energies on others. Their martial energy is expressed more through the mind than the body. They are prone to argument but do not often resort to violence. Aries types can be self-centred and are not always sensitive to others. They benefit from relationships to balance them out. They are usually initiating a new phase of manifestation. They key to spiritual growth is to use their sharp minds and strong energies to discover truth, not to promote themselves.

TAURUS
Taurus is the negative sign of Venus, fixed earth, the face and neck of the Cosmic Person, a bull. As sign 2, it gives a strong sense of relationship, partnership and communication of feeling. Taurus types seek balance and harmony in the organization of their immediate environment. Taurus types are stable, enduring and fixed in their ways. They have a good sense of form and beauty and may become artists and poets. They are often attractive, particularly when young, and like to adorn themselves. Taureans are possessive and may become businessmen or bankers and may accumulate property. They are apt to be materialistic and sensual and like comfort, luxury or adornment. Yet they easily develop taste, refinement and grace. They communicate well with others and associate readily with foreigners. Taureans tend to become obstinate and do not like to move from a position once they have accepted it as their own. They are slow to anger but also slow to forgive and can be cruel or insensitive to those outside of their circle of association. They possess good memories but may become sentimental or cling to the past. They like to live in their bodies and their senses. Taureans usually value stable and happy homes and marries lives. They can be very romantic and devotional and are often votaries of the idea that all is love. They are attached to the earth, often work with their hands and leave their mark of form on their practical environment. Their mode is to acquire, preserve and refine. Spiritually they are also devotional and like traditional and ritual.

GEMINI
Gemini is the positive sign of Mercury, mutable air, the lower neck and shoulders of the Cosmic Person, twins, or a couple (a man and a woman). As sign 3, it gives an energetic nature with a seeking of change and interchange, motion and invention. Those in whom the influence of Gemini predominates are nervous, restless and agitated. They possess quickness and adaptability of body and mind but can exhaust themselves through excessive activity. They have good intellects, along with excellent powers of speech and a good command of language. They may be writers, journalists, or poets, or secretaries or computer programmers. They are good with information and statistics and may be scientists. There is a

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speculative side of their minds, however, and they can pursue ideas for their own sake or get caught up in their own unrealistic fantasies or worries. Geminians are as mobile in human relationships as they are in mind and tend to marry more than once or have several partners. They may be strongly tended to marry more than once or have several partners. They may be strongly sexually oriented, but must be careful because their vital energy is not always as high as their imaginations. They love stimulation and novelty and can easily become addicted to media or computer influences. They like anything that excites their nervous system or increases their velocity in life but can become hypersensitive or neurotic. Their agility of mind may cause them to become deceptive or unreliable. Geminians can be indecisive and never bring anything to fruition. They are the most changeable of all types and always on the go until their energy fails them. Once they come to seek inner knowledge rather than outer knowledge and sensation, they can become quite spiritual, as their energy is the most subtle and volatile of all the signs.

CANCER
Cancer is the sign of the Moon (an even or negative sign), cardinal water, the chest of the Cosmic Person, a crab. As sign 4, it shows a need for mental and emotional stability and happiness. Cancer people are usually friendly, sympathetic, caring and nurturing, as they are under the sign of the mother. They value human relationship and the exchange of feelings, particularly on an intimate and personal level. They have many people in their homes or friends coming and going, and they like to cook or care for them. Cancerians seek popularity and are sensitive to the moods of the masses through which they can gain social influence and recognition. Yet they may be emotionally sensitive, shy and dependent. They love their home and family, but sometimes to the point of narrow mindedness. In the same way, they can love their community, country or religion with an enclosure of feeling. Cancerians are devoted, loving and intuitive, sensing immediately the feeling of others. They have powerful imaginations, yet may be bound by subconscious fixations and attachments. They are gentle and non-harmful but may become defensive or cowardly. They are just and frugal, but may be lacking in will, initiative and courage. They are receptive and can become contemplative when they open up to the spiritual life. They are usually of a devotional bent of mind, yet they will represent and project the beliefs they follow to the world at large. Once they feel connected they gain confidence, initiative and power and can shine over others like the Moon. Once they learn how to be receptive to truth, they can do great service and act with great power.

LEO
Leo is the sign of the Sun (positive), fixed fire, the solar plexus of the Cosmic Person, a lion. As sign 5, it shows a need for order and harmony around a central will and character influence. Leo individuals possess a strong sense of self, character and will. They know who they are and want others to recognize it. They are proud, bold, ambitious and aristocratic. They respond strongly, and personally to things and are dramatic, sometimes vain, in their selfexpression. They like to shine in social situations and may dominate others. Leos prefer to be the centre of attention and value honour, respect and prestige. They are often strong souls and possessed of fine principles and good intelligence. They can be refined in their manners or philosophical in their outlook on life. Leos have strong and noble hearts but can suffer from too powerful emotions or too much need for attention. They do not always do well in partnership and tend to form alliances with inferiors or to subordinate their partners to them. They may suffer from their children, as they do

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not always give them enough independence. They like to turn others into satellites that rebel against them. If they can control their pride they can develop much poser of character that can develop much power of character that can take them through all the highs and lows of life and grant them a spiritual perception. Inwardly they can develop greatness of the soul. As they have a high standard for themselves, Leos can become very dejected if they fail or not succeed as much as they wish.

VIRGO
Virgo is the negative sign of Mercury, mutable earth, the intestine of the Cosmic Person, a virgin. As sign 6 (2 x 3), it shows the need for balancing energy, particularly between body and mind. Like their Gemini Counterparts, who are also mutable and ruled by Mercury, Virgo types possess good intellects, command of the language and nervous sensitivity. They make good teachers and have a strong sense of the facts. As earth signs, Virgos also project the healing ray of Mercury. They make good doctors and healers and can be good at hatha yoga. They are more physical than Geminians, have a liking for exercise, and may excel as athletes, particularly when young. Their knowledge has a practical or informational side and they are often good at trivia. They are possessed of good and factual memories. They are helpful and service oriented and become good workers, but they can suffer from overwork or lack of recognition in what they do. Virgos make good craftsmen, draftsmen or artists, as they have a strong sense of form, line and detail. They may become actors, as they can easily learn how to discipline their expression and project their emotions. Virgos are more technical actors than charismatic types, however. Owning to their sensitive changeable minds and nervous systems, Virgos easily become neurotic. They suffer from a nervous or variable digestion and elimination. They are usually the weakest of the signs physically. They are more likely come down with disorders or chronic diseases that are difficult to treat, particularly problems involving the nervous system. Their bodymind coordination tends to be weak; Sexually they tend to be shy when young but are prone to excessive sexual activity when older though it is seldom open or freely expressed. Virgos are fully, discriminating and exacting about details and like cleanliness and order. For this reason they can be hard to live with and never seem pleased with anything. Yet their discrimination sometimes has a spiritual orientation and they can be good at philosophies, which are built on purity and discrimination, like Vedanta.

LIBRA
Libra is the positive sign of Venus, cardinal air, the lower abdomen of the Cosmic Person, the scales of balance. As sign 7, it gives leadership, power and command of ideas. Libra has a somewhat different meaning in the Vedic system than in the Western. It is the sign of reformers, revolutionaries, prophets, idealism and fanatics. Libra individuals have a strong sense of harmony, justice and balance, particularly in the realm of ideas. They want to see heaven on earth. They are sensitive and humanitarian, with the power to arouse and influence the masses. Their orientation is often political, in which sphere they often become leaders, even great generals. Librans love the truth and are devoted to their ideals but may go too far in their zeal and become propagandists. Their idealism may also express itself through art and drama, which for them becomes a vehicle of social change. They like fame and recognition, seek and audience for their ideas, and have a strong social sense. Librans are usually attractive and have a charisma that may become sexual. They are not much concerned with home and family but, being under the rule of Venus, they do like to have beauty and around them. They like to have circles of beautiful and famous friends. They often

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live in the clouds and have strong connections with the higher astral plane. They can attune themselves to the love of truth and quickly learn to transcend the world. Because of their sociable nature, they are often successful and want to make a mark upon the world. They like business situations that give them administrative power or stability to influence others. Yet they can lose themselves in their goals and projects. They ever seek an ideal balance and harmony, even if they have to cause disharmony to get it.

SCORPIO
Scorpio is the negative sign of Mars, fixed water, the sexual organs of the Cosmic Person, a scorpion. As sign 8 (2 x 4), it shows a need for balance and stability on a deeper or psychic level. Scorpio is a profound and mysterious sign. As the negative or physical side of Mars, Scorpio people are often soldiers, policemen or athletes. They like to use their martial power on a physical level and can be prone to the use of force. They usually have good muscles and like to exercise. When mentally developed they have a good capacity for research and inquiry and may become chemists or surgeons. More evolved Scorpio types like to explore the depths of the mind and may have interest in occult and yoga (Tantra). Their Kundalini can often be easily aroused for good or ill. They may like trying to work with or overcome negative forces, and they may see life as a battle between light and darkness, with which they may become obsessed. They are often fascinated with techniques or technologies for directing energy, either outwardly or inwardly. Scorpios can b very intelligent and perceptive, but prefer to remain behind the scenes. They do not express themselves quickly, not because they are slow but because they are cautious. They can be good orators or debaters, and may become good poets, artists or actors due to their ability to express. Powerful emotions. They are usually passionate and can be very attached sexually. When involved they are prone to vice, perversity or the underworld side of life and can become emotionally or physically violent. Scorpio types are intense, secretive, introverted and sometimes troubled. They have an active subconscious and must keep their emotions clear and pure, free of envy and attachment, or they get stuck on an emotional level. Yet because of this sensitivity, they may develop a philosophical disposition and profound insight that the other types rarely attain.

SAGITTARIUS
Sagittarius is the positive sign of Jupiter, mutable fire, the hips of the Cosmic person, a horse, centaur or archer. As sign 9, it indicates grace, beneficence, completion and full harmony (3 x 3), the manifestation of the will in action. Sagittarius individuals project the positive side of Jupiter. They have a positive attitude in life, an expansive spirit, and a moral, religious or Philosophical disposition. They have a strong sense of principle, law and justice. They are usually warm and friendly, dramatic and seek to develop their principles in life. They make themselves noticed and can easily became active or involved with the expansion of the social forces to witch they open up. On the other hand, they can be too conventional, law- abiding and moralistic, caught in some dogmatic idea. Sagittarius may become lawyers, religious leaders or successful businessmen. They like to be generous, but they also like to stay within the conventions of the society, group or organization with which they are involved. They possess critical minds and strong opinions but are prone to become self-righteous. Their minds may be too discriminating and faultfinding and they may be unable to see their own limitations. Sagittarians are often athletic, though not always competitive; they like the outdoors, enjoy the wilderness, and are lovers of nature. They have a sense of play or even partying, which may become self-indulgence or group indulgence. They find it hard to settle down. They are

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lucky in life and things often come easy for them. The world often responds quickly and favourably to them. They can inherit much from father or family. They are a helpful presence in any enterprise, as they bring much enthusiasm and make good and devoted friends. Yet, however successful they may be in the material world, Sagittarius usually retain some sense of higher aspiration and are attracted towards religion or the spiritual life.

CAPRICORN
Capricorn is the negative sign of Saturn, cardinal earth, the knees of the Cosmic Person, a crocodile. As sign 10, it shows the state of power, order and complete organization. Capricorn is often the lowest and the highest of the signs in terms of achievement in life. It is the sign of practical realization. On the material level, this can create much worldliness and obstinacy and make people selfish. Less evolved Capricorn types may be sons of the earth, farmers who know little beyond their farm. Somewhat more evolved is the hardheaded Capricorn businessman who saves everything for some eventual great gain. On the spiritual level, Capricorn can give the capacity to manifest spiritual principles in daily life and practical work. Capricorn types are hardworking, persevering, and tenacious and have the power for eventual great accomplishments. They usually work for themselves and learn to value everything that comes through their own effort. They start slowly in life, often encounter many obstacles along the way, but thereby create the energy for long-term success. They are ambitious but often narrow in their goals and rigid or cutting in their opinions. They can be shrewd at business and are often good in science and technology, with a strong mathematical sense. They tend to be traditional and may have much past life karma in traditional and oriental cultures. Capricorn need to learn more self-surrender; to take them less seriously and to be less concerned about outer forms. They are often detached from their emotions, either by lower sensate or higher intellectual or spiritual values, or by conventionality or just being caught in the sense.

AQUARIUS
Aquarius is the positive sign of Saturn, fixed air, the lower legs of the Cosmic Person, a pot or water bearer. As sign 11, it indicates the group and the needs of the masses. Aquarius individuals are the most self-negative of all types. On a higher level, they have more faith and capacity to surrender the ego to the Divine. On a lower level, they believe in others and denigrate themselves. For this reason, they tend more towards sexual deviation than the other signs. They are prone to do what they are told not to do and to befriend those they are told to avoid. In this way their energy can be blocked, dissipated, confused or darkened. On a higher level, Aquarians are willing to sacrifice themselves for the good of all and are strongly humanitarian. On a lower level, they may accept a subservient, servile or even degrading role in life, and not protest against the injustice inflicted upon them. They like to take the side of the oppressed, the outcaste or disapproved element of society. They often have much guilt and like to blame themselves. They act selflessly in relation to those things in which they repose their faith. If that is the Divine, they may become saintly. If it is some criminal group, they can even become underworld leaders. Aquarians may be eccentric and scattered in what they do, unclear as to who they really are. The lack charisma and often fail to attract the masses as political leaders. Yet by their faith and devotion, they are often successful as religious leaders and teachers. The water they bring is that of truth from their intuitive perception.

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PISCES
Pisces is the negative sign of Jupiter, mutable water, the feet of the Cosmic Person, the fishes, as sign 12, it shows the complete display of all possibilities but not necessarily their proper integration. Pisces individuals are emotional, expansive, intuitive and imaginative. They are enthusiastic but not always wisely so. They like to influence others but are them easily influenced and may be vulnerable or impressionable, They are friendly and communicative and can relate to a variety of people. They can easily become dependent or make others dependent upon them. Pisceans are sentimental and easily moved by feelings, including those that are not genuine. They are friendly and compassionate but can be too easily moved by sympathy and pity. When frustrated in life, thy often develop self-pity. They are usually attached to the past for good or ill and may accept the values of the culture and religion into which they are born. However, they are susceptible to missionary type influences and like demonstrations of faith. They like ceremony and ritual enjoy music and make good musicians. Pisceans often lack boundaries and may not have enough clarity and practicality. They can be amorphous, hard to pin down, and will appear in such a way as to please others or reflect the influence of the moment. As a mutable and emotional sign, they are prone to emotional disorders and may have sensitive digestive and nervous systems. They are not often good leader but make good followers or promoters. Pisceans can lack in self-confidence or have too many impractical ideas about themselves, though they wish to achieve a great deal in life. They can become dependent on or addicted to sugar or alcohol and often need special acknowledgement or approval. Pisces types need to control their imaginations and develop more discrimination. Once they do this, they can reflect the creative joy of the soul.

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THE 27 NAKSHATRAS
Nakshatra 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Ashwini Bharani Krittika Rohini Mrigashira Ardra Punarvasu Pushya Ashlesha Magha Purva Phalguni Uttara Phalguni Hasta Chitra Swati Vishakha Anuradha Jyeshtha Mula Purvashadha Uttarashadha Shravana Dhanishta Shatabhishak Purvabhadra Uttarabhadra Revati Starting Point 00 00 Aries 13 20 Aries 26 40 Aries 10 00 Taurus 23 20 Taurus 06 40 Gemini 20 00 Gemini 03 20 Cancer 16 40 Cancer 00 00 Leo 13 20 Leo 26 40 Leo 10 00 Virgo 23 20 Virgo 06 00 Libra 20 00 Libra 03 20 Scorpio 16 40 Scorpio 00 00 Sagittarius 13 20 Sagittarius 26 40 Sagittarius 10 00 Capricorn 23 20 Capricorn 06 40 Aquarius 20 00 Aquarius 03 20 Pisces 16 40 Pisces Ruler Ketu Venus Sun Moon Mars Rahu Jupiter Saturn Mercury Ketu Venus Sun Moon Mars Rahu Jupiter Saturn Mercury Ketu Venus Sun Moon Mars Rahu Jupiter Saturn Mercury

Each nakshatra marks an area of the zodiac of 13 degrees and 20. They come in three groups of nine: Ashwini to Ashlesha rule the first third of the zodiac, Magha to Jyestha the second third and Mula to Revati the last. A twenty-eight lunar constellation is sometimes marked, called Abhijit placed between Shravana and dhanishta (constellations 22 and 23). The nakshatras are used for determining personality types, like the Sun signs in Western astrology.

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1. Ashvini (ooo oo Aries to 13o 20 Aries)

When the ascendant or the Moon occupies Ashvini, it often indicates a happy-go-lucky disposition combined with lively intelligence. Ashvinis association with the Ashvini Kumaras may indicate medicine, healing, or ministering to peoples needs, or perhaps engagement in miraculous or heroic pursuits. Professions, People & Places: Physically courageous people, like law enforcement officers, army personnel and athletes. Physicians and people skilled as chemists or druggists. Equestrians, horse-trainers, cavalry officers, people dealing in metals and heavy machinery, people involved in transportation. Factories, and steel manufacturing and mining, mechanical engineers, stables, racetracks, transportation depots, criminal courts, hospitals.

2. Bharani (130 20 Aries to 260 40 Aries)

Varahamihira: The Moon in Bharani suggests a person who is successful in work, capable, truthful and free from diseases and grief. General Indications: The symbol of this nakshatra is a vulva. The presiding deity is Yama, the god of death, who is regarded in India as the King of Dharma. Professions, People & Places: Professions involving creativity. Livelihood through the arts, entertainment, sports or other amusements, the film industry, anything to do with children and childbirth. The hospitality industry, including caterers, cooks and hotel staff. People associated with the production, processing or distribution of food, the tobacco, coffee and tea industries, and slaughterhouses. Knowledge of law, politics and other secular matters. People of power and high position, such as judges and ministers.

3. Krittika (260 40 Aries to 100 00 Taurus)

Varahamihira: When the Moon occupies Krittika, the person may be a glutton, is fond of the spouses of others, has a bright appearance, and possesses widespread fame. General Indications: Krittikas symbol is a sharp razor-like instrument, and its deity is Agni, the sacred fire. Mythologically, Krittika (the Pleiades) is the collective foster-mother of Kattikaya, one of the sons of Shiva. Professions, People & Places: Inventors, discoverers and excavators. Heads of state or other big organizations, military, police and fire department personnel, performers of fire sacrifices, barbers, butchers and tailor. Makers of weaponry, including explosives; makers of sharp utensils and cooking devices. All those who live by fire, such as potters and blacksmiths. Makers and users of trade tools. Carpenters and building contractors, skilled magicians, metaphysicians and astronomers.

4. Rohini (10 00 Taurus to 230 20 Taurus)

Varahamihira: The Moon in Rohini makes for a person who is truthful, not covetous, clean in habits, sweet of speech, firm of views and comely in appearance. General Indications: Rohinis symbol is a cart and its deity is the god Brahma, the creator. Because Brahma rules creation and origins, especially of the material world, Rohini governs sowing and planting, sprouting and growing. Professions, People & Places: Dignified, able people, agriculture and related subjects. People, who grow, process or handle food, Herbalists. The fashion, beauty and pleasure or leisure industries, the automotive and oil industries. Bars, restaurants and hotels. Dealers in aquatic products, the navy and the shipping industry.

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5. Mrigashirsha (203 20 Taurus to 60 40 Gemini)

Varahamihira: Those whose Moon resides in his nakshatra lack firm or fixed views, are capable yet timid, have good speech and active habits, are rich, and indulge in sexual pleasures. Professions, People & Places: Those significantly involved in sales. All those who gain through textiles and garments. Gem producers and dealers. Foresters and those associated with animals and other creatures like veterinarians, pet shop owners and animal trainers. Poets and lovers. Administrators, great thinkers and seekers.

6. Ardra (6 40 Gemini to 20 00 Gemini)

Varahamihira: The Moon in Ardra indicates an irritable, ungrateful, troublesome person who is prone to insincerity and addicted wicked deeds. Professions, People & places: Those who deal in dead things like canned, frozen and junk food. Butchers. Those who are expert at misrepresentation and double-talk: meddlesome politicians and dishonourable salespeople, liars and cheats, rogues and thieves. Those who deal with primal energies, like atomic researchers. Those who actively encourage the destruction of living entities: cruel persons, murderers, makers of chemical formulas intended to kill viruses, bacteria and diseases, chemotherapists, drug-pushers, etc.

7. Punarvasu (200 00 Gemini to 30 20 Cancer)

Varahamihira: When the Moon tenants Punarvasu, the native is good-natured, quiet, patient and devout, lives in comfort, and is sickly, thirsty, pleased with trifles, and possessed of contrary views. Professions, People and Places: Philosophers, imaginative or innovative thinkers or doers, churches and temples. Teachers of virtue and self-enhancement, psychologists and gurus. Artisans and trade people involved in the construction and maintenance of dwellings. Architects, civil engineers, scientists and the like.

8. Pushya (30 20 Cancer to 160 40 Cancer)

Varahamihira: Moon in Pushya produces people, who are able to control their passions, who are generally well liked, who are learned in various lore rich and fond of doing charitable acts. Professions, People & Places: Aristocrats and highly placed people like rulers, ministers and exalted (managing) directors. Food merchants and grain dealers. The dairy industry, the clergy and others associated with self-enhancement teachings like gurus, transpersonal psychologists and priests.

9. Ashlesha (160 40 Cancer to 300 00 Cancer)

Varahamihira: Those with Moon in Ashlesha are inattentive to the work of other people, promiscuous eaters, sinful and ungrateful, and skilled in deceiving others. General Indications: Ashleshas symbol is a coiled serpent, and its presiding deity is Sarpas(snakes), the divinised serpent. Ashlesha stands for everything associated with snakes. Professions, People and Places: People who deal with poisons, like chemical engineers, druggists and junkies. All who deal with reptiles, like zoologists and owners of pet snakes. People, who are very self-serving, like robbers, behind-the-scenes manipulators and greedy, cunning miserly. Politicians and business people. Those who deal in or gain through sex. Controversial but insightful people.

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10. Magha (000 00 Leo to 130 20 Leo)

Varahamihira: The Moon in Magha gives numerous servants, an inclination to worship the gods and ancestors, and engagement in important works. Professions, People and Places: Those who are involved with big concerns or companies, like government employees and heads of state or of big businesses. Lawyers and judges. High courts. People involved in the study of lineages including historians, archaeologists, and birth registry officials. Maintainers and users of tradition, such as well-established universities, societies and clubs, and those associated with them.

11. Purva Phalgunui (130 20 Leo to 260 40 Leo)

Varahamihira: When in Purva Phalguni the moon grants sweet speeds generosity in bestowing liberal gifts a habit of wandering and government service. Professions, People and Places: Music, Musicians, actors and other creative artists. Things, places and people associated with rest and relaxation, vacations, and entertainment (especially theatre, cinema and classical music). Dressing up and going out. Professions connected with marriage: wedding planners, marriage counsellors, sex therapists, etc.

12. Uttara Phalguni (260 40 Leo to 100 00 Virgo)

Varahamihira: When in Uttara Phalguni, the Moon makes natives earn money by their learning, be generally liked by all, and live a life in comfort and luxury. Professions, People & Places: People of high position with wealth who are held in esteem by others, like media or sports superstars or sex symbols. People interested in helping their fellow beings, like social workers and philanthropists. Many of the indications of Purva Phalguni.

13. Hasta (100 00 Virgo to 230 20 Virgo)

Varahamihira: When the Moon is in Hasta, the person has active habits, is full of resources, is shameless and merciless, and is a thief and drunkard. Professions, People and Places: Advisers, ministers, authors, counsellors, educators and priests. Thieves, rascals and rogues. People, who are skilled with their hands, like artisans, handcrafters, pickpockets and stage magicians. People attracted to comedy: comedians, pranksters, jesters, mime artists, etc. Palmists and astrologers and those interested such subjects.

14. Chitra (230 20 Virgo to 40 40 Libra)

Varahamihira: Those who have Moon in Chitra enjoy wearing variegated clothes and flowers, and have attractive eyes and limbs. Professions, People and Places: Able persons. Versatile geniuses and expert business people. Capital cities, riches, and valuable things. The arts in particular painting, photography, design, music and imaginative or unusual herbs and other medicinal substances. Anything to do with construction, from jewellery making, embroidery, frame making and engraving to industrial engineering and manufacturing. Machinery, its invention, organization and use.

15. Swati (60 40 Libra to 200 00 Libra)

Varahamihira: The Moon in Swati shows a person of mild and quiet nature, who controls his or her passions and desires, is skilled in trade, merciful, able to bear thirst, sweet of speech, and charitable. Professions, People and Places: People with an independent spirit and mental strength. Merchants and others who are good at buying and selling. Those who establish independent businesses and professional practices. Ascetics and others engaged in strong devotional practices. Students of profound subjects.

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16. Vishakha (200 00 Libra to 30 20 Scorpio)

Varahamihira: The Moon in Vishakha makes one jealous of the prosperity of others, stingy, bright min appearance, distinct in speaking, skilled at making money, and inclined to create quarrels between people. Professions, People and Places: People engaged in politics or ambassadorial acts. Those who enjoy professional versatility and many-sided activities. Those engaged in literature. People with steel wills, like dictators, leaders and conquerors. Strained victory celebrations. Those who immerse themselves in subjects and develop ideologies and dogmas.

17. Anuradha (30 20 Scorpio to 160 40 Scorpio)

Varahamihira: The Moon when in Anuradha inclines one to be rich, to live in foreign countries, to be unable to bear hunger, and to be inclined to move from place to place. Professions, People and Places: Brave and courageous people who are sweet in speech. Mass leaders who inspire love and loyalty. Those who are clever in earning money and who dote on their friends. Pork barrelling, nepotism and other forms of inappropriate patronage. Joyous victory celebrations. Travellers, and people who reside in far-off places.

18. Jyeshtha (160 40 Scorpio to 300 00 Scorpio)

Varahamihira: Those with the Moon in Jyeshtha have very few friends but are cheerful, virtuous and irascible. Professions, People and Places: The valorous, energetic and famous. Arsenals, mines and engineering firms. People who protect or are granted protection, including police, U.N. personnel and refugees. Nepotism, pork barreling and other inappropriate forms of patronage. Shamans and others involved in the supernatural.

19. Mula (000 00 Sagittarius to 130 20 Sagittarius)

Varahamihira: Those who have the moon in Mula are haughty, rich, happy and not inclined to injure others. They have firm and fixed opinions, and live in luxury. Professions, People and Places: Medicine. Doctors and healers. People engaged in selling roots, flowers and fruits. Ministers, officers and judges (sometimes). Big courts of justice or big institutions. Investigators and researchers of all sorts. Contraries and other who delight in presenting opposite points of view. Debaters, orators and politicians.

20. Purva Ashadha (130 20 Sagittarius to 260 40 Sagittarius)

Varahamihira: The Moon in Purva Ashadha gives an agreeable spouse, a proud nature, and strong attachment to friends. Professions, People and Places: All professions, people and places associated with water in his various forms: shipping, sailing, navy, marine life, water utilities, etc. People, who process raw materials, like manufacturers or refiners.

21. Uttara Ashadha (260 40 Sagittarius to 100 00 Capricorn)

Professions, People and Places: Gracious, elegant and well-mannered people. People who embody desirable qualities. Military men and women. Hunters and people with hunting instincts. Fighters and wrestlers. Horse owners and stables. Famous doctors. Government workers. People with high ambition and a sense of responsibility or organizing capacity. Pioneers.

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22. Shravana (100 00 Capricorn to 230 20 Capricorn)

Varahamihira: The Moon in Shravana makes a person prosperous and learned, and gives him or her a liberal-minded spouse, riches, and wide fame. Professions, People and Places: People interested in truth and religion. Learned persons and religious teachers. Scholars, savants, students, educators. Preservers of (sacred) traditions. Universities. Classical studies. Languages and linguists. Gossip columnists and news broadcasters. The recording industry Recitals. Story-tellers.

23. Dhanishtha (230 20 Capricorn to 60 40 Aquarius)

Varahamihira: The Moon in Dhanishtha implies a liberal, rich person, brave and fond of music. Professions, People and Places: Medicine and surgery. Charitable institutions. Real estate. Music, especially the rhythm sections of bands and orchestras. Drummers. Military bands other marching bands. Reciters of rhythmical incantations, prayers, poetry etc.

24. Shatabhisha (60 40 Aquarius to 200 00 Aquarius)

Varahamihira: Those who have the Moon in Shatabhisha will be harsh in their speech but truthful, will suffer grief but conquer their enemies, will thoughtlessly engage in works, and will have independent ways. Professions, People and Places: All who deal with sky: astronomers, astrologers, aircraft industries, rocket scientists, etc. Observatories and planetariums. Those involved in advanced medical treatment of complicated and difficult-to-cure illnesses, like AIDS researchers and chemotherapists. Institutions connected with the welfare of the masses. Killers, cruel people, those who hunt for leisure, those who set traps. People connected with electricity and other modern forms of energy: electricians, nuclear scientists, experts in gravitation, etc.

25. Purva Bhadrapada (200 00 Aquarius to 30 20 Pisces)

Varahamihira: Those who have the Moon in Purva Bhadrapada will suffer from grief, place their wealth at the disposal of their partners, and speak distinctly; they are skilled at earning money, and are stingy. Professions, People and Places: those associated with death or dying: morticians, murderers, etc. People who are cruel in deed or word. Very excitable or anger-prone people like radicals, fanatics and terrorists. Those, like ascetics, who self-torment and self-mortify. Black magicians. Geriatric and terminal-illness wards.

26. Uttara Bhadrapada (30 20 Pisces to 160 40 Pisces)

Varahamihira: When the Moon is in Uttara Bhadrapada, it indicates happy people who are able speakers, who have children and grandchildren, who conquer their enemies, and who are virtuous. Professions, People and Places: Great devotees, those who renounce the world, people who are indifferent to life. Those who enjoy extra-ordinary insight, erudition, intellect, or awareness. Charitable institutions. Practitioners of Tantra. Graveyards and cremation grounds. Many of the same meanings of Purva Bhadrapada.

27. Revati (160 40 Pisces to 300 00 Pisces)

Varahamihira: The Moon in Revati gives perfect limbs, genial manners, deep learning, riches and no desire to covet the property of others. Professions, People and Places: Anyone or anything dealing with time: clocks and watches, calendar makers, etc. People having work to do with roads: planners, travellers, maintenance crews, etc. Foster-parents, siblings and other such relations.

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NAKSHATRAS IN INTERPRETATION
Nakshatra are not much used in modern interpretation because few modern books emphasize their use. We are not trying here to introduce a nakshatra-based system of Jyotish, but we do suggest that nakshatras be employed more often in Jyotish than they are today. Here are a few broad hints for using nakshatra material effectively when examining a natal horoscope: Nakshatras, when well placed, display their more positive indications and, when afflicted, display their more negative indications. For example, if Revati Nakshatra is afflicted, its indications of safe travel will be greatly reduced, whereas if it is well placed, those same indications will be greatly enhanced. Nakshatras are well placed if occupied by a natural benefic, and are exceptionally well placed if this tenanting benefic is conjoined with or aspected by another natural benefic. Nakshatras are afflicted if occupied by a natural malefic, and are exceptionally afflicted if this tenanting malefic is conjoined with or aspected by another natural benefic. The lords of houses will be influenced by the nature of the Nakshatras in which they are placed. For example, a man whose tenth lord occupies Ardra, which is ruled by Rudra, may shed tears over his profession.

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