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Nakshatra
The Nakshatras are considered to be the wives of the Chandra (Moon). In vedic mythology the
wives or consorts symbolize the power of the divinity. Therefore, as the wives of Chandra, the
Nakshatras represent the powers of Chandra. Of what sort are these powers? Chandra indicates
consciousness and that which grows as a result of what is in the consciousness. In fact, Chandra's
favorite Nakshatra (wife) is Rohini, which means to grow, and which is presided by Prajapati,
the lord of creation. The Nakshatras, therefore, indicate the powers of consciousness that create
growth. The growth of any planet or point is dependent upon the Nakshatra in which it falls.
The Nakshatra tables provide an array of details and qualities pertaining to the Nakshatras. The
growth of any planet or point is dependent upon the qualities of the Nakshatra in which it falls:
1. In the event of benefic influences the qualities of the Nakshatra will provide healthy
growth and realization.
2. In the event of malefic influences the qualities of the Nakshatra will be perverted so as
not to provide any healthy growth.
Nakshatra Categories
Some of the different categories of Nakshatras as given in the Nakshatra tables are now being
explained:
Deity - The myths of these deities have a lot to reveal about the Nakshatras. For instance there is
a myth that Narayana taught astrology to the Ashwins, Ashwini therefore is one of Nakshatras
that indicates astrology. The deities can also be worshipped to increase the growth of those things
falling in their Nakshatras.
Shakti - The power of the consciousness to create growth.
Basis Above - The foundation of the power of the consciousness.
Basis Below - The natural reciprocation, or reflection, of the Basis Above.
Result of the Shakti and Basis' - The natural result of the Shakti's and Basis, these all applied
with flexibility and imagination will yield very revealing results.
Guna - Indicates the activating motivation of the Nakshatra;whether sattvic, inspired as a result
of holding views that there are possibilities for elevation; rajasic, inspired due to holding views
that there possibilities of fulfilling activities; or tamasic, inspired as a result of holding views that
things can be depressed. Tamasic Nakshatras are not necessarily depressing; for instance
Pushyami, a tamasic Nakshatra, has the Shakti to create spiritual energy. It is motivated to do
this as a result of holding views that things can be depressed, in order to avoid this possibility
spiritual energy is created.
Nature - The nature inclines the Nakshatras to be better suited for different tasks. For instance
moveable Nakshatras will give greater growth tothis things that require movement, travel, or
change. Fierce/severe Nakshatras will give greater growth to those things requiring severity,
such as fighting,etc.
Race - Deva Nakshatras are inclined to uphold what they believe is good. Manusha Nakshatras
are pragmatic and versatile in nature, the do what they believe will give the best results.
Rakshasa Nakshatras are inclined to break taboos, restrictions, etc.
TriMurthi - Creation or Brahma Nakshatras indicate the creative aspect,these are also Karma
(action) Nakshatras. Preservation or Vishnu Nakshatras are the reflection of the Brahma
Nakshatras and thereby preserve or maintain what is created. These are also Bhoga (enjoyment)
Nakshatras. Dissolution or Shiva Nakshatras indicate that which happens between the creative
aspect and its reflection.Namely the process of understanding that results in the loss of the many
in view of the One. These are also Naasa (loss) Nakshatras.
Activity - Passive Nakshatras are more receptive, active Nakshatras are more initiative,
balanced Nakshatras are both active and passive depending uponneed.
Goal - Indicates the goal or purpose of the Nakshatra. Whether Dharma, finding one's place and
purpose in life; Artha, material well-being as the support of the other goals; Kama, balanced
fulfillment of one's desires; or Moksha, freedom from worldly suffering. The benefic or malefic
influences upon the planet falling in a Nakshatra will determine to what extent the goal will be
realized.
Body Parts - Useful primarily for medical astrology. The organs governed by Nakshatras with
malefics or disease causing planets will be suffering due to some disruption, or excess to the
proper flow of energy to that organ.
Dosha - The excess of energy the Nakshatra may give rise to.
People and Profession - These can be helpful to determine more specific detail about one's
career or about people in the natives life.
Miscellaneous Articles - These can be helpful to determine more specific detail about one's
possessions, expenses, goods sold, etc.
Name
1 Aswini
Degrees Lord
Meaning
00:00 -
the
Ketu
13:20,
Mesha
(Aries)
horsemen
2 Bharani
13:20 26:40,
Mesha
(Aries)
3 Krttika
26:40,
Mesha
(Aries) Surya
10:00,
(Sun)
Vrishabh
a
(Taurus)
4 Rohini
10:00 23:20,
Chandr ruddy cow,
Vrishabh a
red,
5
a
(Moon) growing
(Taurus)
Shukra
the bearers 3
(Venus)
razor/cutter 6
female
sexual
organ
ma
Tam Mlecch
Manus
artha
F
as as
ha
chariot
Raja
moks Manus
Shudra
M?
s
ha
ha
23:20,
Vrishabh
a
Mangal dear or
Mrigashir
5
(Taurus) a
antelope's
a
- 6:40, (Mars) head
Mithuna
(Gemini)
head or a
deer
Tam
moks
servant
Deva N
as
ha
6:40 20:00,
Rahu
Mithuna
(Gemini)
tear drop,
gem
Sattv
Manus
butcher kama
F
a
ha
quiver/
6 Ardra
the moist
Punarvas
7 u
20:00,
Guru return of
4/5
Mithuna (Jupiter the light
(Gemini) )
and goods,
- 3:20,
Karkata
(Cancer)
house, bow s
teat of cow,
Tam Kshatri dhar
arrow,
Deva M
as yas
ma
flower
9 Aslesha
16:40 entwiner,
Buddha
30:00,
embracer,
(Mercu
5/6
Karkata
intimate
ry)
(Cancer)
connection
wheel,
serpant
1
Magha
0
00:00 13:20,
Simha
(Leo)
throne,
Raja
Raksha
palanquin,
Shudra artha
F
s
sa
royal court
Ketu
beneficent,
5
mighty
2/8
legs of a
cot, stage
26:40,
Simha
1 Uttara
(Leo) 2 Phalguni 10:00,
Kanya
(Virgo)
Surya
(Sun)
later red
one
Tam Brahmi
Manus
kama
F
as ns
ha
1
Hasta
3
10:00 23:20,
Kanya
(Virgo)
Chandr
a
hand
(Moon)
closed hand
1 Chitra
23:20,
Mangal brilliant,
pearl
Kanya
(Virgo) a
distinguishe
6:40,
(Mars) d
Tula
(Libra)
1
Swati
5
6:40 20:00,
Tula
(Libra)
1
Vishaka
6
20:00,
Tula
(Libra) - Guru branched,
3:20,
(Jupiter forked
Vrishchik )
branches
a
(Scorpio)
Rahu
3:20 16:40,
Shani
1
Anuradha Vrishchik (Saturn
7
a
)
(Scorpio)
as
independent
1
, sword
4/5
subsequent
success,
4
following
Radha
1
Jyeshta
8
16:40 30:00,
Buddha
Vrishchik (Mercu the eldest
a
ry)
(Scorpio)
1
Moola
9
0:00 13:20,
Dhanu Ketu
(Sagittari
us)
2 Poorva
0 Ashada
13:20 26:40,
root,
commence 11
ment
Shukra earlier
(Venus) victory
coral,
sapphire
sa
Sattv
butcher artha Deva F
a
leaf decked
triumphal
Raja Mlecch dhar Raksha
gate,
F
s
as
ma sa
potters
wheel
kundal (ear
Ring),
Sattv
Raksha
servant artha
F?
umbrella, a
sa
talisman
tail of lion,
Raja
Raksha
crouching
butcher kama
N
s
sa
line
2 Uttara
1 Ashada
Dhanu
(Sagittari
us)
basket,
tusk,
square
26:40,
Dhanu
(Sagittari
us) Surya
10:00,
(Sun)
Makara
(Capricor
n)
machan,
elephant
tusk,
square
10:00 23:20,
Chandr
2
famous,
Shravana Makara a
2
hearing
(Capricor (Moon)
n)
3
Raja Mlecch
footprints,
artha Deva M
s
as
arrow
23:20,
Makara
(Capricor
Mangal
2
n) very rich,
Dhanishta
a
3
6:40,
very swift
(Mars)
Kumbha
(Aquariu
s)
4/5
mridanga
(drum)
6:40 20:00,
2 Shatabish
Kumbha Rahu
4 aka
(Aquariu
s)
100
circle,
medicines 100
flower
or doctors
2 Poorva 20:00,
Guru earlier
2
5 Bhadrapa Kumbha (Jupiter auspicious
da
(Aquariu )
one
s) 3:20,
Meena
Tam
dhar Raksha
servant
F
as
ma sa
Sattv
dhar Raksha
butcher
N
a
ma sa
double
Raja Brahmi artha Manus M
faced man, s
ns
ha
stage,
machan,
legs of a
(Pisces)
cot
3:20 Uttara
Shani later
2
16:40,
Bhadrapa
(Saturn auspicious 2/8
6
Meena
da
)
one
(Pisces)
2
Revati
7
16:40 Buddha
30:00,
rich,
(Mercu
Meena
wealthy
ry)
(Pisces)
32
last bed,
legs of a Tam Kshatri
Manus
artha
M
cot two
as yas
ha
joined men
mridanga
(drum),
fish
Sattv
moks
Shudra
Deva F
a
ha
*Some sources give a different number of stars, in this case both sources have been included.
**Butchers are"a powerful class of cruel men."
*** There is some difference of opinion about the sex of two Nakshatras, these have a"?", the
most agreed upon sex is listed.
The Shakti, Basis Above and Below and their Results are from Dr. David Frawley's translation
of Taittiriya Brahmana,1.5.1.
# Nakshatra
Deity
Shakti (power
to/of)
Basis
Above
1 Aswini
Ashwins-the
twin horseman
2 Bharani
Yama- Death
carrying the
removal of
soul to the moving on to
take things away life from
ancestral
the next world
the body
realm
3 Krttika
Agni- Fire
to burn
heat
Basis Below
light
Result of
Shakti & Basis'
world becomes
free from
disease
burning or
purification
4 Rohini
Prajapati-lord of
growth
creation
5 Mrigashira
Soma-god of
immortality
6 Ardra
Rudra-god of
storm
effort
7 Punarvasu
ability to gain
Aditi-mother of
wealth or
the Gods
substance
wind or air
wetness or
rain
revitalization of
plants
8 Pushyami
Brihaspatiteacher of the
Devas
create spiritual
energy
sacrificial
worship
the
worshipper
creation of
spiritual energy
9 Aslesha
Sarpa-serpent
approach of trembling
destruction of
the serpent and agitation the victim
10 Magha
the Pitris-the
Ancestral
Fathers
mourning
leaving the
body
wife,
female
partner
husband,
creation of the
male partner fetus
11
Poorva
Phalguni
12 Uttara
Phalguni
Aryaman- god
of contracts &
procreation
union, Sun as
friend, beloved
Bhaga-the Sun
as bliss
giving of
prosperity
through union or
marriage
plants
waters
creation
weaving
death
wealth
wealth
accumulation of
gained from gained from wealth
one's own one's partner
family
and their
family
13 Hasta
Savitar-Sun as
inspiration
14 Chitra
15 Swati
Vayu-Wind
16 Vishaka
Indragni-gods of
achieve many and plowing or
lightning and
harvest
various fruits
cultivation
fire
fruit of the
harvest
17 Anuradha
Mitra-divine
friend, lord of
compassion
worship
descent
honor and
abundance
18 Jyeshta
Indra-god of
thunder
rise or conquer,
and gain courage attack
in battle
defense
one becomes a
hero
19 Moola
Nirritti- goddess
breaking
crushing
of disaster,
to ruin or destroy
things apart things
Alaksmi
the power to
destroy (can
destroy
destruction)
Apas-goddess of
invigoration
Waters
gain of luster
20
Poorva
Ashada
21 Uttara
Vishvadevas-
grant an
unchallengeable
moving in
various
directions
ascension
strength
truth
gain honor in
one's work
change of
form
transformation
connection
Ashada
win
22 Shravana
Vishnu- the
Pervader
connection
seeking
the paths
connection of all
things
23 Dhanishta
Vasus-gods of
Light and
Abundance
give abundance
and fame
birth
prosperity
bringing people
together
24 Shatabishaka
Varuna-god of
healing
Cosmic Waters
pervasion
over all
support of all
world freed of
calamity
Aja EkapadaPoorva
one footed
25
Bhadra Pada serpant, horned
goat, unicorn
27 Revati
Pushan - Sun as
nourishment,
nourisher,
symbolized by
protector,
milk
fosterer
raining
clouds
growing of
plants
stability of the
three worlds
cows
calves
nourishment of
the entire world
Body
Body Naksha
Activ TriMu Faci Vara
#
Nature
Parash
tra
ity rthi
ng ha
ara?
Mihi
ra
Body KT.
Body - Dos
Dir.
Shubak Misc. ha
aran
Place
**
1 Aswini
light,
swift
passi
creation Side knees head
ve
upper
feet
2 Bharani
Pitt We Moola/b
street
a st hoga
hips,
soft/dre activ dissolut Dow
eyebro
3 Krttika
loins,
head
adful e
ion
n
ws
waist
4 Rohini fixed
Mrigash soft,
passi preserv
Side eyes nose
ira
tender ve
ation
ankles,
forehea
Kap Eas dhatu/ka
calves,
stable
d
ha t rma
shins
eyebrow
s
eyes
top/bac
k of Vatt We jeeva/na
temple
head, a st asa
skull
6 Ardra
legs,
balan
creation Up shank eyes
ced
s
upper/
back Kap Nor jeeva/na
jungle
of
ha th asa
head
mout
passi preserv
Up h,
lips
ve
ation
face
face
ears
Pushya light,
8
mi
swift
9 Aslesha
lips,
joints
severe e
chin
Poorva
1
fierce, balan preserv
genita shoulde right
Phalgun
Up
1
severe ced ation
ls
rs
hand
i
ha st
rma
box
lips,
Pitt Nor Moola/b ruined
upper
a th hoga
house
lip
Uttara
1
Phalgun fixed
2
i
left
hand
1
Hasta
3
light,
swift
passi
creation Side hands sides
ve
fingers
1
Chitra
4
soft,
activ preserv
foreh
Side
chest
tender e
ation
ead
neck
1
Swati
5
1
soft/dre activ
Dow
Vishaka
creation
arms navel
6
adful e
n
breasts
breast
1 Anurad soft,
passi preserv
Side s,
waist
7 ha
tender ve
ation
heart
stomach
1
sharp, activ dissolut
upper
Jyeshta
Side neck
8
dreadful e
ion
hips
right
side
tongue
,
Vatt We jeeva/na
jungle
middle a st asa
finger
1
sharp, activ
Dow
Moola
creation
feet
9
dreadful e
n
left side
lower
hips
2 Uttara
fixed
1 Ashada
balan dissolut
Up thighs scrotum waist
ced ion
genitals
chin,
2 Shatabis movabl activ dissolut
Up laugh knees
4 haka
e
e
ion
ter
right
thigh
jaw
Poorva
2
fierce, passi
Dow
Bhadra
creation
side legs
5
severe ve
n
Pada
left
thigh
soles,
house
Vatt We dhatu/ka
ribs,
in
a st rma
feet
south
Uttara
2
movabl balan preserv
Bhadra
Up side ankles shins
6
e
ced ation
Pada
soles,
Pitt Nor Moola/b
ribs,
slesh?
a th hoga
feet
2
soft,
balan dissolut
abdo
Revati
Side
feet
7
tender ced ion
men
ankles
*Dhatus are minerals, Moolas are roots and Jeevas are living beings. Karma is activity, Bhoga is
enjoyment and Naasa is loss. These repeat in this order.
**These places are from Gnana Pradeepika, an unusual work on Prashna. According to this
work, these places indicate where lost articles are to be found.
# Nakshatra
1 Aswini
2 Bharani
those that feed on blood + flesh, cruel men, those engaged in killing,
imprisoning and beating others, low-born persons, those who are devoid of
courage, character or nobility, burial related jobs, menial jobs, dancers,
actors, musicians, singers, those who play on musical instruments, the wicked,
hunters
3 Krttika
Brahmans who maintain and worship the sacred fire daily, knowers of the
sacred hymns and sacrificial rules, grammarians, miners, barbers, Brahmans,
potters, priests and astrologers, commentators, gold miners, those who work
on fire i.e. goldsmiths, blacksmiths etc., army commanders
4 Rohini
5 Mrigashira
foresters (or forest-dwellers), those who partake of Soma juice (in sacrifices),
musicians, lovers, carriers of letters, lustful persons, hunters, loafer, singers,
sacrificers, officiating priests at sacrifices, noble persons
6 Ardra
7 Punarvasu
8 Pushyami
sacrifice conductor, ministers, kings, fishermen and the like, virtuous men and
those that are engaged in big and small sacrifices, tohse involved in physical
9 Aslesha
10 Magha
People rich in gold and corn, mountaineers, those devoted to parents or the
Manes, valiant people, traders, heroes, carnivorous beings, women-haters,
civil engineers, traders, godowns, commanders of elephant-divisions or chief
ministers
Poorva
11
Phalguni
Uttara
12
Phalguni
13 Hasta
14 Chitra
15 Swati
16 Vishaka
men devoted to Indra and Gani, those learned and skilled in handling fire,
engineers, merchants
17 Anuradha
18 Jyeshta
great battle heroes, those who are noted for pedigree, wealth and fame,
thieves, kings intent on conquests and commandants, kings, their preceptors,
those that receive royal patronage or honor, leaders of Kshatriyas
19 Moola
physicians, leaders of groups, those who deal in flowers, roots and fruit, very
wealthy persons, those who live only on fruits and roots, warriors, those who
deal in medicinal roots (druggists)
Poorva
20
Ashada
21 Uttara Ashada
22 Shravana
jugglers, the ever-active, the efficient, the energetic, the righteous, devotees
of Vishnu, the truthful, king's officers, eminent Brahmins, physicians, priests
23 Dhanishta
Men w/o pride, eunuch, fast friends, men hated by women, women, charitable
persons, very wealthy, peaceful, conqueror of senses, treasurers, bankers and
the like, heretics
25 Poorva
thieves, cowherds, murderous persons, niggards, those engaged in despicable
Bhadra Pada and roguish activities, those devoid of virtuous or religious observances, those
clever in single combat, physicians, poets, drunkards, traders, politicians,
gamblers
26
Brahmans, those that are engaged in sacrifices, charity and penance, ascetic,
Uttara Bhadra
very wealthy persons, recluses, heretics, monarchs, rivers, those who dwell on
Pada
river-banks, carriage-makers, carpenters etc.
27 Revati
# Nakshatra
Miscellaneous Articles
Miscellaneous
1 Aswini
conveyances, horses
2 Bharani
birth star of
Rahu
3 Krttika
birth star of
Chandra
4 Rohini
5 Mrigashira
6 Ardra
7 Punarvasu
8 Pushyami
9 Aslesha
10 Magha
11
Poorva
Phalguni
salt, fire, butea frondosa (palash), commodities, oil, cotton, birth star of
honey, kids, money exchangers, fried food
Guru
12
Uttara
Phalguni
13 Hasta
14 Chitra
15 Swati
16 Vishaka
17 Anuradha
18 Jyeshta
Radha
19 Moola
20 Poorva Ashada fire, fruits, aquatic flowers and fruits, aquatic animals
21 Uttara Ashada
22 Shravana
23 Dhanishta
ornaments
24 Shatabishaka
25
Poorva Bhadra
mango tree, animal husbandry, fire
Pada
26
Uttara Bhadra elephant, stone, lemon, fine/valuable corns, roots and fruit,
Pada
gold, women
27 Revati
birth star of
Sarasvati
Note: Those in italic are derivedfrom Brihat Samhita through a study of transit effects, the
otherindications are directly stated from other works.