The meaning for nakshatra ; star ; constellations ( from google.com ) ^^

The meaning for nakshatra ; star ; constellations ( from google.com ) ^^

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What Is Meant By The Term : Nakshatra / Star /
Constellations ?

By the term “Star” is meant that which is fixed and
unchangeable and also motionless.

There are myriads and myriads of these stars or jyotisa in
the
heavens.

Out of these, there are only about 300 stars which are
useful to the
different globes or in other words have influence on them.

All these countablestars are grouped into 27 group stars
from Aswini to Revati. The three stars which resemble the
face of a horse are called Aswini (Aswa-horse) and the
three others in the form of a triangle are called Bharani,
and similarly other groups, viz, Kritika, Rohini etc. First
of all the Aswini group starts and to theeast of this is
Bharani and to the east of this Kritika and so one. And in
this manner all the 27 stars-groups are formed into a
circle commencing from the east.

This is called the Bha-Chakra or Zodiac. All these stars
have occupied Akasa or heavens.3

2. NAKSHATRAS (CONSTELLATIONS/STARS) AND THEIR
LORDS
No.

Nakshatras :
(Constellations) / Astronomical Name Deity / Ruling
Planet / Starting / Dasha / Colour

1 Aswini Beta Arietis Ashwini brothers Ketu Blood red
2 Bharani 35 Arietis Yama Venus Blood red
3 Kritika Eta Tauri Agni Sun White
4 Rohini Aldebaran Brahma Moon White
5 Mrigshirsha Lambda Orionis Chandra Mars Silver Grey
6 Aridra Alpha Orionis Rudra Rahu Green
7 Punarvasu Beta Geminorium Adity Jupiter Lead
8 Pushyami Delta Cancri Brihaspathi Saturn Black
mixed with red
9 Ashlesha Alpha Hydroe Nagas Mercury Black mixed
with red
10 Makha Regulus Pithras Ketu Ivory or cream
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publications,
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11 Purvaphalguni Delta Leonis Bhaga Venus Light brown
12 Uttaraphalguni Beta Leonis Aryaman Sun Bright blue
13 Hastha Delta Corvi Aditya Moon Deep green
14 Chitra Spica Virginis -Vegus Tvashtav Mars Black
15 Swati Arcturus Vayu Rahu Black
16 Vishaka Alpha Libroe Indra -Agni Jupiter Golden
17 Anuradha Delta Scorpio Mitra Saturn Reddish brown

3. 18 Jyeshta Antares Indra Mercury Cream
19 Moola Lambda Scorpio \Nirrti Ketu Brownish yellow
20 Poorvashada Delta Sagittari Jal Venus Blac k
21 Uttarashadha Sigma sagittari Vishwa deva Sun Copper
22 Sravana Alpha Aquiloe Vishnu Moon Light blue
23 Dhanista Beta Delphinum Ashta vasav Mars Silver
Grey
24 Sadabhisa Lambda Aquarius Varuna Rahu
Aquamarine
25 Poorvabhadrapada Alpha Pegasi Ajaikapat Jupiter
Silver grey
26 Uttarabhadrapada Gama Pegasi Ahir Budhanya
Saturn Purple
27 Revati Zeta Piscum Pooshvav Mercury Brown

Nakshatras (Constellations/Stars)
(Direction, tatwa and part of the body)

STARS DIRECTION TATWA PART OF BODY
1. Aswini East Prithvi Upper Foot
2. Bharani East Prithvi Lower Foot
3. Kritika East Prithvi Head
4. Rohini East Prithvi Forehead
5. Mrigaseera East Prithvi Eyebrows
6. Aridra SouthEast Jala Eyes
7. Punarvasu SouthEast Jala Nose
8. Pushyami SouthEast Jala Face
9. Ashlesha South Jla Ears
10. Makha South Jala Lips and Chin
11. P.Phalguni South Jala Right Hand
12. U.Phalguni South Tejo Left Hand

4. 13. Hastha SouthWest Tejo Fingers
14. Chitha SouthWest Tejo Neck
15. Swati West Tejo Chest
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16. Vishaka West Tejo Breasts
17. Anuradha West Tejo Stomach
18. Jesta West Vayu Right Side
19. Moola Northwest Vayu Left Side
20. Poorvashada Northwest Vayu Back
21. Uthirashada North Vayu Waist
22. Sravana North Vayu Genitals
23. Dhanista North Akasa A nus
24. Sadabhisa North Akasa Right Thigh
25. P.padraphada North Akasa Left Thigh
26. U.padraphada North Akasa Knee caps
27. Revati North Akasa Ankles


THE CHARACTERISTICS (OF PERSONS) BORN UNDER THE
NAKSHATRAS (CONSTELLATIONS) (GENERAL)

General characteristics like physical, mental and
behavioral nature of persons, shapes, spread of degrees in a
sign, deity and results of different padas of 27
constellations (stars) are given below:

1 Aswini - Horse Head (Aries 0°00' to 13°20'):

Aswini is the first nakshatra of the zodiac having a spread
from 0°-0'-0" to 13°-20' and is ruled by the node Ketu.
Aswini is governed by the Aswins, the twin horsemen. The

5. Sun is exalted here and the horse is the preferred
transport of the Sun God. Sun's exaltation in Aswini is a
reminder to the soul of their eternal connection.

In the zodiac at 0° in Aries there is a reddish star which
the western astronomers call Arietis. The Indians named it
Aswini. The deity for Aswini Nakshatra is Aswi or the
Duality known as Aswini Kumar Twins, the physician of
the Gods.

The Puranas relate that the two Aswini Kumaras were
born of mother Sanga and father Sun.

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Aswini nakshatra falls in the zodiac sign of Aries, which
is ruled by the aggressive and fiery planet Mars.
People born in Ashwini are very active, always busy doing
something and they will spend their time keeping their
house neat and clean.

Aswini rules all forms of transportation and fast travel.
This represents a person with a happy, carefree
disposition, very intelligent, in fact rather an above-
average person in this respect. Vast learning, well
developed brain power, faith in religion, sacrificing
tendency, ambitions, philosophical and social are the
traits of those born under this nakshatra.

PADAS

6. 1. Unsteady mind, Carries Tales, Enjoys at the cost of
others.
2. Interested in religious works, Gauges others, imbibes
good qualities.
3. Good counsellor, Interested in Astrology, Jovial.
4. Truthful, Clever, Wealthy.


2 Bharani - The Elephant (Aries 13°20' to 26°40'):

Bharani, means "The Bearing Star", also known as "The
Star of Restraint".

Bharani is ruled by Yama, the God of Death. This is the
second nakshatra of the zodiac, ranging from 13°-20' to
26°-40'. The planet of art and beauty, the Venus, rules
this nakshatra.

The energy of Bharani is called ugra or krura, which
translates as harsh, powerful, hot, formidable and fierce.

This star is under the planetary lordship of Venus and is
within the sign of Aries, ruled by Mars.

The star Bharani represents the character of Agni Rasi
Tamo Guna. The etymological meaning of Bharani is
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dependence, servitors, retainers or anything by which
living is earned. Bharani's animal symbol is the Elephant.

7. This star is connected with the energies we expend to
maintain ourselves in the material world.

Respects the parents, Rich, Mole on Left side, Comfortable
living, Small Chin, Healthy, Talented, Respectable, Keeps
up his Words, Appreciated by others, Loss of Sleep, Ability
to do any work, etc.,

PADAS
1. Wins over opponents, Able Body, easily provoked.
2. Intelligent, Respected, Slight weakness for ladies.
3. Easily provoked, Good stamina, Haughty.
4. Easily provoked, Strong, Wicked association.

Females born in this nakshatra are career minded. They
act more like a leader of a group, rather than an ordinary
family member. Bharani - born has agnostic personality,
changing moods, business minded, and influential, high
position.

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