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History – Moon and His 27 Wives
In Hindu mythology, there was a King named Daksha, who proposed to Moon to marry all his 27 daughters, on which Moon agreed. They were the 27 Nakshatras. However, Moon was in love with Rohini the most and loved spending time with Queen Rohini which is also considered as the Moon’s exaltation point. All the 26 other wives complained of this behavior of Moon to the King Daksha. The King repeatedly requested the Moon to love all his wives equally but the Moon did not change his nature.
This infuriated the king, who cursed Moon to shrink in size. As a result, the Moon started waning in size. The consequences were not good and all the deities intervened and asked King Daksha to take his curse back. All the Devtas promised the King that Moon will equally visit and spend equal time with wives. But as the curse could not be withdrawn completely, so as a remedy the waxing and waning of the Moon started from then. This is the main reason that the Moon goes through all the 27 Nakshatras in the period of one month by finishing the orbit which leads to Purnima and Amavasya by increasing and decreasing in size.
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Importance of Nakshatra
“Naksha is a map and Tara is a star, making Nakshatra a star map. The 27 Nakshatras is the name given to the constellation of the Moon as the Moon resides in each of the constellations for one day. The prediction technique based on a person‘s Moola Nakshatra at the time of the birth is most accurate as compared to other forms of astrology. These Nakshatras are classified in various ways, according to basic attributes, primary motivation, dharma moksha, and so on.
Nakshatra Insights
- Birth chart According to Nakshatra: The planetary movements and nakshatra are calculated at the time of the birth of the child and therefore provide analysis of individual charts.
- The personality of a person is based on the Nakshatras as the movement of the nakshatras throughout your life will give you complete information related to your birth, personality, your strength and weakness.
- The nakshatra in which the Moon is placed at the time of your birth is regarded as the Janma Nakshatra.
- The complete sky is divided into 12 equal parts and referred to as the zodiac signs but if the sky is divided into 27 segments then it is called nakshatras. Zodiac sign being larger and nakshatra being smaller, every 2.25 nakshatra comes under every zodiac.
Birth Star or Janam Nakshatra
In a person’s horoscope, various planets are placed in different signs occupying different degrees. The planets are accordingly placed in different nakshatras also. There is a significance related to the planet in a nakshatra within the Rashi or zodiac sign.
27 Nakshatras are divided into three broad categories of 9 each as follows:
- Dev Gana: They are angel-like, subtle and refined.
- Manushya Gana: Manushya means humans. They are just human and act accordingly
- Rakshas Gana: Person born under this Gana is not a demon, but likely to possess a gross and crude attitude to some extent.
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Know about 27 Nakshatras and find out your character traits accordingly.
Ashwini (Dev)
In this nakshatra, there are groups of three stars each shining together to make the shape of the mouth of a horse. The Ashwini Yoni natives are beautiful, dress up well, calm, and usually fond of jewelry and medicine.
Bharani (Manushya)
The shape of this nakshatra is that of a womb. There are three prominent stars in it. These natives have a great zest for life, enjoy great wealth and prosperity. They seldom tell lies.
Kritika (Rakshasa)
This is a constellation of seven stars in the shape of a horseshoe, the natives are born proud, have a great thirst for power, strong physic and good health, and have a lot of anger in them.
Rohini (Manushya)
They are in the shape of a Bullock cart. Rohini natives are beautiful, have attractive personalities and are also honest, truthful, generous and charitable.
Mrigashira (Dev)
It is in the shape of the face of a deer. Natives born under this Nakshatra are introverted in nature, love to live a simple life, and money comes easy to them. But generally, they are timid and suffer from an inferiority complex.
Ardra (Nakshatra)
It is in the shape of a gem. Natives are full of emotion but generally, they are not sincere and trustworthy. They are also proud, quick-tempered and always self-centered.
Punarvasu (Dev)
It is in the shape of a hermitage. It is the birth star of Lord Ram. Poona means again and Vasu means adobe. These natives are polite and tactful but also clever with business dealings.
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Pushya (Dev)
It is in the shape of a narrow and considered to be the most pious. Natives of this Nakshatra are basically seekers of the supreme truth, devoted to God and have a balanced and calm mind. However, they are timid and cautious in their approach.
Ashlesha (Rakshas)
This is the ninth Nakshatra. Stars in this Nakshatra are in the shape of Sudarshan Chakra or the “divine wheel”. Ashlesha natives are however like villains They like torturing others, can be insincere, cunning, ungrateful and selfish but on the other hand, they have a cheerful temperament and are food lovers.
Magh (Rakshasa)
There are five stars in Magh. They form the shape of a house. These natives are proud and usually not hard-working. However, prosperity comes to them easily and they live a long life of luxury. They love beautiful things and flowers.
Purva Phalguni (Manushya)
This Nakshatra has Two stars, and natives born under it are negatives or artistic, sincere and noble-hearted. They have a pleasant disposition. Such natives make up for good businessmen since they are tactful in speech, and can foresee the outcome.
Uttar Phalguni (Manushya)
This Nakshatra has two stars. These natives are proud and a little short-tempered. They are, otherwise, sincere, truthful and noble-hearted. However, they suffer from poor appetite.
Hasta (Dev)
There are five stars in this Nakshatra making a shape of a human hand. With the Moon in its own Nakshatra, natives are noble, grateful and charitable; they are sexual and maybe covetous. They may be fond of alcohol and music.
Chitra (Rakshas)
There is one very bright star in Chitra looking like a pearl. The Nakshatra extends over Kanya and Tula Rashi. Chitra born natives have a very good physique, shapely figure, attractive features and eyes.
Swati (Dev)
There is just one star in Swati. It looks like a coral. Swati natives are well known for their refined, dignified and polished manners. They are quite shy and possess great self-control. They may, however, be stubborn.
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Vishakha (Rakshasa)
It is constituted of five stars forming an arc of a gate. It extends over Tula and rustic Rashi. The natives are God-fearing and honest at the same time, they may be aggressive, jealous, stingy, and a little short-tempered.
Anuradha (Dev)
There are four stars in Anuradha. It looks like that of “Bali “, the devotee of God. Moon here is debilitated in Dev Gana Nakshatra. Anuradha natives are therefore patient, preserving beautiful and God-fearing, they will find themselves luckier in foreign lands.
Jyestha (Rakshas)
This Nakshatra has three prominent stars in the shape of an earring. Jyestha born natives are amorous and attractive to the opposite sex. They are quite charitable.
Moola (Rakshasa)
It consists of 11 stars in the shape of a lion. Moola natives are firm and fixed in their own ideas and opinions; they are shrewd and clever. They keep away from their close relatives.
Poorva Ashadha (Manushya)
There are four stars representing a stage. They are just like the four supporters of any stage. These natives are proud but at the same time they are generous, noble, kindhearted and charitable.
Uttar Ashadha (Manushya)
It has three prominent stars resembling an elephant’s tooth. They have a strong muscular body with a long nose and sharp features with a majestic appearance. They are fond of good food and are gentle and kind in nature.
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Shravan (Dev)
There are three stars in Shravan. With the Moon in its own Nakshatra here, natives are highly intellectual and noble-hearted. They are distinguished by their polite manner and dignified behavior.
Dhanishta (Rakshasa)
It consists of four stars in the shape of a Drum. These natives are ambitious and distinguished for their valor, courage and independent nature.
Shatabhisha (Rakshasa)
There are a hundred stars in this Nakshatra but only one can be seen. Natives are virtuous and truthful, they are generally loved by all.
Poorva Bhadra (Manushya)
This nakshatra consists of two stars. Natives generally think less of themselves then the real worth, They are given to melancholy. They are also prone to jealousy and greed.
Uttar Bhadra (Manushya)
This nakshatra consists of two stars. Such natives are fond of art and science, are generally charitable and kind in nature.
Revati (Dev)
They are formed of 32 stars in the form of an elongated drum. These natives have a great attraction to the opposite sex. They have a well-built figure and a robust body. They are also tactful, diplomatic, have good manners, learning and riches.
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Muhurat Selection As Per Nakshatra
SOFT AND GENTLE NAKSHATRAS
Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha, and Revathi are good and auspicious for finance, learning, socializing, sensual pleasures, event business, wearing new clothes and apparel, for marriage purpose, artistic things, agriculture and journeys.
LIGHT or SWIFT NAKSHATRAS
Ashvini, Pushya, and Hasta are good and auspicious for any kind of sports, enjoying luxuries, inauguration of new industry office, skilled laborers, medical treatments, socializing, buying or selling of anything, performing any Pooja or Hawan or carrying out any spiritual activities, for giving and receiving loans or starting new journeys.
DREADFUL NAKSHATRAS
Adra, Ashlesa, Jyeshta and Moola Stars are suitable or leads to success in wars, calling of spirits, going to jail, separation, acts of destruction and breaking alliances.
MOVABLE NAKSHATRAS
Purvavasu, Swati, Shravan, Dhanishta and Satabhisha are movable, quick stars and favourable for taking short trips, acquiring conveyance, gardening, going on procession, socializing and anything which is for a short period of time.
SHARP NAKSHATRAS
Bharani, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Purvashada and Purva Bhadrapada are suitable for acts of evil, to deceive someone, or for conflicts. These Nakshatra are also useful for the destruction of enemies for battling, setting fire, or any act of destruction. Kritika and Vishakha are mixed constellations and good for daily wages and professional responsibilities.
Naming the Child
A child is often given such a name that the first syllable of the name conveys the nakshatra and its Charana in which she/he is born. For example, a child born in charan 1 of Ashwini may be named starting with syllable Chu, in charna 2 with syllable Che and so on.
Nakshatra Designating Panchak Periods
Panchak means five days. In every lunar month, there is a period of five days when the Moon transits through Aquarius and passes over the five Nakshatra, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, P.Bhadra, U.Bhadra and Revathi. This period is called the Panchak. The period is not considered favorable for holding any auspicious ceremony such as marriage etc.
Moola- Designated Nakshatras
Nakshatra falls at the junctions of the three groups called Moola or Ganda-Moola Nakshatras. Thus we have Ashlesha and Magh, Jyeshta and Moola, Revathi and Ashwini. The birth of a child in this Nakshatra is quite harmful to the child or to the mother or to the family. The most critical Charans of these Nakshatra are Ashlesha four, Jyeshtha four and Revathi four and immediately next to them Magha one, Moola one, and Ashwani one. They cause Doshas at the time of birth, usually referred to as Gand- Moolarisht.
The survival of the child born under this is critical since Moola Nakshatra is the most malefic. Birth under Moola 1 is harmful to the father and under Moola 2 to the mother. Loss of money to parents is indicated under Moola 3. Remedies are Graha Shanti or pacifying the planets which are usually advised at the time of the birth of the child born under these Nakshatras.
MATCHING NAKSHATRA FOR MARRIAGE
For marriage, in addition to the Rashi, the Nakshatra of the boy and the girl have to be matched. This is done in two respects, one is by matching the quality points or Gunas, and the other is by avoiding Nadi Dosha as prescribed in the following sections:
Matching Quality Points– Each Nakshatra represents certain inherited qualities of the native some of which have been described above. There are nine quality factors to be matched, each carrying four points and aggregating to 36 points in all. If all the factors match completely, then the accumulated number will be 36 points.
In a successful marriage, it is stipulated that at least 18 points must be matched, and the more the better. The calculation for matching points is a one-time affair. Once the Nakshatra is in the Rashi, matching quality points or Gunas can be found. Dev Gana Nakshatra can adjust both with Manushya and Rakshasa Gana Nakshatra but Rakshas and Manushya Gana cannot adjust at all with each other. This is called Gana Maha Dosha hence marriage is prohibited between Manuhya and Rakshasa Gana natives.
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CONCLUSION
Nakshatras influence our mind every day because the Moon transits through one constellation of the zodiac daily over a month. Hence they have an impact on us. The fixed nature of our birth stars and the planets in them at the time of birth are cosmic guides of our soul that propel our evolution through lifetimes of Karma. The important point to learn with the Nakshatras is learning to know the mental problems or confusion that are influencing us and the way to filter them out and understand them in order that we don’t become the victim of past karmic patterns.
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