Nakshatras (Part-3)

Nakshatras (Part-3)

Hasta – “The hand”

• Ruled by Moon. 160’00” to 173’20” (10’00” to 23’20” Virgo).
• The quarters are ruled by Mars, Venus, Mercury and Moon.
• The motivation is Moksha.
• Female Buffalo
• Symbol – The palm
• Deity – Savita
• Dosha – Vata
• Sign – Virgo (Padas 1, 2, 3, 4)

Chitra – ” The bright one”

• Ruled by Mars. 173’20” to 186’40” (23’20 Virgo to 6’40” Libra).
• The quarters are ruled by Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars.
• The motivation is Kama.
• Female Tiger
• Symbol – Pearl
• Deity – Tvashtar
• Dosha – Pitta
• Sign – Virgo (Padas 1, 2)
• Sign – Libra (Padas 3, 4)

Swati – “The independent one”

• Ruled by Rahu.186’40” to 200’00” (6’40” to 20’00 Libra).
• The quarters are ruled by Jupiter, Saturn, Saturn and Jupiter.
• The motivation is Artha.
• Male Buffalo
• Symbol – Coral
• Deity – Vayu
• Dosha – Kapha
• Sign – Libra (Padas 1, 2, 3, 4)

Vishakha – ” The forked Shape”

• Ruled by Jupiter. 200’00” to 213’20″(20’00″Libra to 3’20” Scorpio).
• The quarters are ruled by Mars, Venus, Mercury and Moon.
• The motivation is Dharma.
• Male Tiger
• Symbol – A potter’s wheel or an archway
• Deities – Indra and Agni
• Dosha – Kapha
• Sign – Libra (Padas 1, 2, 3)
• Sign – Scorpio (Pada 4)

Anuradha – ” The disciple of Divine spark”

• Ruled by Saturn.213’20” to 226’40” (3’20” to 16’40″Scorpio).
• The quarters are ruled by Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars.
• The motivation is Dharma.
• Female Hare
• Symbol – A Lotus flower
• Deity – Mitra
• Dosha – Pitta
• Sign – Scorpio (All the four Padas)

Jyestha – “The eldest”

• Ruled by Mercury. 226’40” to 240’00” (16’40” Scorpio to 0’00″Sagittarius).
• The quarters are ruled by Jupiter, Saturn, Saturn and Jupiter.
• The motivation is Artha.
• Male Hare
• Symbol – An earring or an umbrella
• Deity – Indra
• Dosha – Vata
• Sign – Scorpio (All the four Padas)

Mula – “The Basic”

• Ruled by Ketu. 240’00” to 253’20” (0’00” to 13’20” Sagittarius).
• The quarters are ruled by Mars, Venus, Mercury and Moon.
• The motivation is Kama.
• Male Dog
• Symbol – The tail of a lion or an elephant’s goad
• Deity – Nritta
• Dosha – Vata
• Sign – Sagittarius (Padas 1, 2, 3, 4)

Purva Ashadha- ” The early victory”

• Ruled by Venus. 253’20” to 266’40” (13’20” to 26’40”).
• The quarters are ruled by Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars.
• The motivation is Moksha.
• Male Monkey
• Symbol – Tust of an elephant
• Deity – Apas
• Dosha – Pitta
• Sign – Sagittarius (Padas 1, 2, 3, 4)

Uttara ashadha – “Latter victory”

• Ruled by Sun. 266’40” to 280’00” (26’40 Sag to 10’00” Capricorn).
• The quarters are ruled by Jupiter, Saturn, Saturn and Jupiter.
• The motivation is Moksha.
• Male Mongoose
• Symbol – A small cot
• Deity – Vishwadeva
• Dosha – Kapha
• Sign – Sagittarius (Pada 1)
• Sign – Capricorn (Padas 2, 3, 4)

Shravana – “the learned one”

• Ruled by Moon. 280’00” to 293’20” (10’00 to 23’20” Capricorn).
• The quarters are ruled by Mars, Venus, Mercury and Moon.
• The motivation is Artha.
• Female Monkey
• Symbol – An ear or an arrow
• Deity – Vishnu
• Dosha – Kapha
• Sign – Capricorn (Padas 1, 2, 3, 4)

Dhanishtha – “The richest One”

• Ruled by Mars. 293’20” to 306’40” (23’20” cap to 6’40” Aquarius).
• The quarters are ruled by Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars.
• The motivation is Dharma.
• Female Lion
• Symbol – A musical drum or the flute
• Deity – Vasus
• Dosha – Pitta
• Sign – Capricorn (Padas 1, 2)
• Sign – Aquarius (Padas 3, 4)

Shatabhishak – ” A hundred Healers”

• Ruled by Rahu. 306’40” to 320’00” (6’40” to 20’00” Aquarius).
• The quarters are ruled by Jupiter, Saturn, Saturn and Jupiter.
• The motivation is Dharma.
• Female Horse
• Symbol – Hundred Flowers
• Deity – Varuna
• Dosha – Vata
• Sign – Aquarius (Padas 1, 2, 3, 4)

Purva Bhadrapada – “The auspicious feet”

• Ruled by Jupiter. 320’00” to 333’20 (20’00” Aquarius to 3’20” Pisces).
• The quarters are ruled by Mars, Venus, Mercury and Moon.
• The motivation is Artha.
• Male Lion
• Symbol – A sword
• Deity – Aja Ekpada
• Dosha – Vata
• Sign – Aquarius (Padas 1, 2, 3)
• Sign – Pisces (Pada 4)

Uttara Bhadrapada – “The auspicious feet”

• Ruled by Saturn. 333’20” to 346’40” (3’20” to 16’40” Pisces).
• The quarters are ruled by Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars.
• The motivation is Kama.
• Female Cow
• Symbol – The number two or a twin
• Deity – Ahirbudhyana
• Dosha – Pitta
• Sign – Pisces (Padas 1, 2, 3, 4)

Revati – “the wealthy”

• Ruled by Mercury. 346’40” to 360’00” (16’40” to 30’00” Pisces).
• The quarters are ruled by Jupiter, Saturn, Saturn and Jupiter.
• The motivation is Moksha.
• Female Elephant
• Symbol – A fish
• Deity – Pushan
• Dosha – Kapha
• Sign – Pisces (Padas 1, 2, 3, 4)

Nakshatras (Part-2)