8. Pushya Nakshatra

8. Pushya Nakshatra

(3° 20’ – 16° 40’ Cancer.) The Donkeys in the Manger: Theta, Gamma & Eta Cancri. Star cluster Beehive M-44. Pushya Nakshatra ruled by Saturn. Star of nourishment. Ability to create spiritual energy. Main deity: Brihaspati Meaning: Nourisher, Nurturer, Yielding. Most Auspicious & Prosperous. Main symbols: Milk Yielding Udder of a CowSexual-creative animal: Male Sheep Secondary…

9. Ashlesha Nakshatra

9. Ashlesha Nakshatra

(16° 40’ – 30° 00’ Cancer)Epsilon, Delta, Mu, Rho, Sigma & Zeta-Hydrae. The Clinging star.Ruled by MercuryThe Power to Inflict & Remove Poison. Main Deity: Snake king, Shesha, The Remainder, Naaga, Secondary Gods: Garuda, Laxman, BalaramaWestern Parallels: The Hydra, Hermes, Meaning: Embrace, Entwine, Coiling, ClingingMain Symbols: Coiled Serpent, Kundalini Shakti, Caduceus, The Staff of AesculapiusSecondary Symbols:…

6. Ardra Nakshatra

6. Ardra Nakshatra

(6° 40’ – 20° 00’ Gemini.)Betelguese (Alpha Orionis). The Star of Sorrow.Ruled by Rahu.Power to make Gains Through Effort.   Main Deity: Rudra, The Howler, the ruddy one, the Lord of BeastsSecondary Deity:Western Parallels:  Meaning: Green, Fresh, “the Moist One,”Main Symbols: a Diamond, a Teardrop & a Human Head.Secondary Symbols:  Associations: Ardent, Arduous,   Brihat Samhita Rulership:…

Philosophy for Vedic Astrologers
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Philosophy for Vedic Astrologers

Introduction to Parashara astrology Vedic astrology is called the supreme limb of the vedas, what are the 6 limbs of the vedas? Kalpa: (Hands) Ritual Jyotisha: (Eyes) Astrology/astronomy Nirukta: (Ears) Etymology – the roots of words Chandah: (Legs) Metre – Number of syllables in a line Sikaha (Nose) Phonetics Vyakaranam (Face) Grammar – Panini Three…

5. Mrigasirsha Nakshatra

5. Mrigasirsha Nakshatra

(23° 20’ Taurus – 6° 40’ Gemini.) Pi2, 3, 4 Orionis & Bellatrix. The Searching Star.Ruled by Mars.The power to seek, find, and be fulfilled.  Main Deity: Soma, the lord of nectar & nourishment.Secondary Deity: Parvati has her Moon on the Taurus side of this MrigasirshaWestern Parallels: Artemis, Diana, or Orpheus (mystic seekers & wanderers)….

1. Ashwini Nakshatra: The First to Arrive

1. Ashwini Nakshatra: The First to Arrive

0° 00’ – 13° 20’ AriesMesarthim, Sheratan, Hemal. Ruled by KetuThe Star of Transport. The Power to Initiate.  “Born of a female horse”“Horse Woman“ The Ashwini Kumars – Physicians of the GodsThe Odd Couple. Main symbol: Horse’s head,Secondary symbol: Honey or Bee HiveSecondary deity: Ganesha According to Brihat Samhita Ashwini rules over: horse-dealers, commandants, physicians,…