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Punarvasu Nakshatra

When the Moon is in Punarvasu: Punarvasu is symbolized by a quiver of arrows, signifying one’s direction, goals and life path. Punar means “repetition” or “again”, Vasu means “prosperous” or “good”. This is a great time for revisiting and renewing your lifestyle: begin a cleanse;; sign up for workshops to learn about healing, nutrition etc; start taking natural remedies; start a spiritual practice such as meditation or chanting. Any activities to innovate and improve your immediate surroundings are favored now: start a garden; clean and decorate the house; buy or start the construction of a new home; take your vehicle in for a repair or buy a new one etc. As the presiding deity, Aditi, the mother goddess of abundance and prosperity suggests, it is a great time for expansion and enrichment both materially and spiritually. If there are any resolutions you couldn’t follow through before, it is the time to try again. Punarvasu is ruled by Jupiter and lies over Gemini and Cancer, rule

Anuradha Nakshatra

Who is Anuradha? A FRIENDLY LEADER INSPIRED BY THE DIVINE You are here to cooperate with your friends to fulfill the divine will. You are a steady, loving and wise person who magically creates harmony between the opposites to achieve miracles. As the presiding deity Mitra, God of Friendships suggests, you are friendly and good hearted, optimistic and helpful towards those in need. You like socializing and creating a nice space for people to gather and mingle. You are an alchemist of human relationships: you know who to mix with and how to put people together to generate desired results. You are also a revolutionary activist: always transforming the old into the new, always re-evaluating the present and looking into the future. You are discriminative and discerning, and a great problem solver who naturally becomes a recognized leader. The symbol, a staff[Danda] signifies your deeply spiritual nature. You embrace and respect the mysteries of the world, and your life revolves arou

Shatabisha Nakshatra

Shatabisha  people are some of the most powerful healers and problem solvers of the Nakshatras. When the Moon is in  Shatabisha : Shatabisha  means “a hundred physicians” and its presiding deity is Varuna, the God of the Ocean, indicating its connection to healing and rejuvenation. This is the time to take care of yourself: visit doctors or healers; take supplements; go on a vacation especially by the ocean; practice yoga asanas; learn Ayurvedic or other natural methods of healing etc. It is symbolized by a circle, representing the law of nature, the cycle of birth and death, and solitude. It is also said to be a “Veiling Star” which makes this Nakshatra a great time to be introspective and uncover what is hidden: chant and meditate; take a day off to be reflective; go on a trip; study  Astrology  or any mystical subjects etc. Rahu is the ruler of this Nakshatra and it lies within the sign of Capricorn, ruled by Saturn. It is extremely good for all things connected with business,

Sharvana Nakshatra

Shravana is symbolized by an ear, emphasizing the idea of listening to the truth. It is also symbolized by the three steps taken by Vamana Deva, Vishnu/Krishna’s incarnation, to show his omnipotent and omniscient nature. The presiding deity is Vishnu, who preserves the universe. Therefore, it is a good time to take positive actions to maintain, improve and enhance your life: exercise; eat properly and focus on listening; organize your office or file important paperwork; get a new home or move into a new office; begin a new venture etc. It is especially a good time to start taking care of your health, such as visiting a doctor or taking herbal supplements or other natural remedies. The Goddess of learning, Saraswati is also associated with this Nakshatra, so any artistic or scholarly pursuits will flourish now: go take a foreign language class; learn music or painting; give a speech or a lecture; practice creative writing. Shravana is ruled by the Moon, and it entirely resides in the

Purvapadrapada Nakshatra

Who is Purva Bhadrapada? You are here to transform the mundane darkness into the celestial light. As one of the symbols, a two-faced man suggests, there is always a fight between the demon and angel hidden underneath your smile. Not only do you understand the turmoil within yourself, you also understand the darkness of humanity, while functioning in the world just like everyone else. You strive to show people the imperfections and extremes of our existence and the transformation that comes from recognizing them. You are very philosophical, independent, opinionated and able to express your thoughts in an eloquent manner. This makes you a great preacher and a revolutionary, who creates changes in society and raises people’s awareness. On the other hand, you are the best secret agent, who is extremely skilled at researching and working under the surface. You wrap your calculative mind and daring nature in very amicable mannerisms and work your way up subtly and secretly toward your

Mrigashira Nakshatra

Mrigashira is symbolized by a deer’s head, signifying swiftness, grace and a fun loving nature. It is a time to bring in exciting change to your life: go on a trip and visit new places; move to a new home; start construction of a new building; host a house warming gathering to bring in new energy; go to a party and make new friends; plant new crops or start a garden; place religious objects, holy statues or deities in churches or temples; take new vows or attend religious ceremonies etc. The presiding deity is Soma, the moon god and also the divine nectar of the demigods. It is a time for rejuvenation and experiencing bliss: go to a spa; go swim in the ocean; take a vacation by the water; go to a Kirtan and chant your heart out. The ruling planet is Mars and it lies over Taurus and Gemini, ruled by Venus and Mercury respectively. It is a good time for progressing towards your goal in a creative and clever way: write in your journal; socialize and make connections with people; create

Kritikka Nakshatra

Krittika When the Moon is in Krittika: Krittika is symbolized by an axe or a razor and it is translated as “The Cutter”, signifying its extremely fiery and sharp nature. These   people have   kind of aggressive attitude , competitive, or forceful activities: They   usually   stand their ground and make important decisions;   also they start a new venture   successfully . Krittika is ruled by the Sun and it lies over Aries and Taurus, which are ruled by Mars and Venus respectively. This makes it a great time for any nurturing and fun activities especially if it involves cutting: work on your house (construction or carpentry); . The presiding deity is Agni, the God of Fire. Therefore, any purification activities will be effective now: conduct a fire yajna; purify your body by sweating in the Sun; fast; cut off old ties and habits that no longer serve you etc. Another deity for this Nakshatra is Karttikeya, who is one of Lord Shiva’s sons and the military commander of the demigods.