Nakshatras

Introduction: In Hindu Astrology the entire Zodiac of 360 degrees consists of 27 Nakshatras or fixed stars. Each Nakshatra has a span of of 13-20⁰. Apart from this there is a special Nakshatra named as Abhijeet. The main sources of information on Nakshatras are Vedas, Puranas, Mahabharat and Classical Book of Astrology Jatak Brihat of Varahamihira. In Hindu Astrology Birth Star is called “Janam Nakshatra” – this is the Nakshatra in which Moon is located at the time of Birth and has huge importance in the life of a person.

Gand Mool Nakshatra

Out of 27 Nakshatras special importance has been given for births in Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshta, Moola, Revati and Ashvini. These are Nakshatras of Mercury & Ketu and considered as inauspicious both for boys and girls. These Nakshatras are called Gand Mool Nakshatra.

1. Ashvini (Aries - 0⁰ to 13-20⁰) Lord Ketu

The symbol of Ashvini is horse’s head and its presiding deity are Ashvini Kumars. According to Vishamitra the person born in Ashvini will be fond of decoration, handsome, popular, skillful and intelligent. Fond of good dress and will have happy relations with friend and relations. Profession- Medical, Army.

           2. Bharni (Aries - 13-20⁰ to 26-40⁰) Lord Venus

Symbol- Yoni. Deity- Yama. The person born in this nakshatra will be determined, truthful, healthy, skilful, idealists, moralists. Often jealous type. Free from disease. Intelligent, fond of pleasure. The etymological meaning of Bharni is “what deserves to be cultivated and preserved”.

3. Kritika (Aries 26-40⁰ to 30.00⁰, Taurus 0⁰ to 10-00⁰) Lord Sun 

Symbol- Razor. Deity- Agni. According to Vishamitra person born under Kritika is a     voracious eater, attractive and renowned. Profession- Inventor, discoverer, Excavators, Military, Police, Fire.

4. Rohini (Taurus 10-00⁰ to 23-20⁰) Lord Moon

Symbol- Cart, Cattle. Deity- Brahma. The person born in Rohini is truthful, clean, religious and sweet in speech. Profession-Art, Agricultural, Food industry and fashion.

5. Mrigsira (Taurus - 23-20⁰ to 30-00⁰- Gemini 0⁰ to 6-40⁰) Lord Mars

Symbol- Deer head. The person is capricious, skilful, cowardly, good speaker, rich. Profession- Textiles, Gems, Poets.

6. Ardra (Gemini - 6-40⁰ to 20-00⁰) Lord Rahu

Symbol-Teardrop, Deity-Rudra. The person born in Ardra is self-interested, proud, ungrateful, cruel and sinful. Profession- Politicians, Atomic researcher, Chemiotherapist, Chemical formulas.

7. Punarvasu (Gemini - 20⁰ to 30⁰ - Cancer 0⁰ to 3-20⁰) Lord Jupiter

Symbol – Bow. Deity- Aditi. The person born in this nakshatra will be   philosopher, religious, Innovators. Profession- Building Contractors, Scientists, Architects, Civil Engineer.

8. Pushya (Cancer 3-20⁰ to 16-40^0­) Lord Saturn

Symbol- Milk yielding udder of a cow. Deity- Brahspati. The person born in Pushya can controlled over passion, learned, rich, charitable, happy and pleased with small gifts. Profession- Political and Agricultural.

9. Ashlesha (Cancer 16-40^0­ to 30-00) Lord Mercury

Symbol- Coiled serpent. Deity- Nagas. According to astrology the person born in Ashlesha will be sinful, ungrateful, cheat, selfish. Such people would like to work in secret. Profesion- Chemical Engineers, Druggist, Businessman.

10. Magha (Leo 0⁰ to 13-20⁰) Lord ketu

Symbol-Royal throne room. Deity- Pitrass. The person born in this nakshatra will be restlessness, enjoying, respects for elders and gods any very enterprising. Profession-Heads of state, business, lawyers, Historians.

11. Poorva Phalguni (Leo 13-20⁰ to 26-40⁰) Lord Venus

Symbol-Bed. Deity-Bhaga. The person born in this nakshatra will be liberal, handsome, fond of travelling. Profession-Music, Artist, Actor.

12. Uttar Phalguni (Leo 26-40⁰ to 10-00⁰ Virgo) Lord Sun

Symbol-Hammock. Deity- Aryman. According to astrology the person born in this star will be Uttar Phalguni very popular, enjoying and happy. Profession – Social Worker.

13. Hasta (Virgo 10-00⁰ to 23-20⁰) Lord Moon

Symbol- Close Hand. Deity- Sun. The person is enterprising, spiritualist, intelligent, shameless and cruel. Profession – Advisor, Priest, Comedian, Astrologers.

14.Chitra (Virgo 23-20⁰  to Libra 6-40⁰) Lord Mars

Symbol- Jewel. Deity – Vishwakarma. This person has beautiful look, wears elegant clothes, impressive personality. Profession – Genius, Invention, Business, Jewellery.

15. Swati (Libra 6-40⁰ to 20-00⁰) Lord Rahu

Symbol- Coral. Deity- Marut. The person born under this star is good for buying and selling, kind hearted and generous. Profession- Business, Scholars, Ascetics.

16. Vishakha (Libra 20⁰ to Scorpio 3-20⁰) Lord Jupiter

Symbol-Triumphal gateway. Deity- Agni. According to astrology the person will be jealous, clever speaking, wealthy, quarrelsome. Profession- Literature, Politics, Conquerors.

17. Anuradha (Scorpio 3-20⁰ to 16-40^0­) Lord Saturn

Symbol- Lotus. Deity- Mitra. The person born in this nakshatra will be fond of friendship, love, living in foreign, like travelling. Profession- Leaders.

18. Jyeshta (Scorpio 16-40^0­ to 30-00) Lord Mercury

Symbol- Earrings. Deity- Indra. The person is cheerful, charitable, hypocrite and secretive. Profession- Engineering.

19. Moola (Sagittarius 0⁰ to 13-20⁰) Lord Ketu

Symbol- Roots. Deity- Nirriti. The person born under this star will be rich, proud, steady and enjoying. Profession- Skilled, Medical.

20. Poorvashada (Sagittarius 13-20⁰ to 26-40⁰) Lord Venus

Symbol- Fan. Deity- Water God. According to Vishamitra the person born under this star will be truthful, loves travel and kind to mother. Profession- Navy, Fish trade, Marine life.

21. Uttarashada (Sagittarius 26-40⁰ to Capricorn 10-00⁰) Lord Sun

Symbol- Tusk of an elephant. Deity- 10 Vishvadevas. According to astrology the person born in this star is very strong, popular, knowledgeable and honest. Profession- Pioneer, Military man, Doctor.

22. Shravana (Capricorn 10-00⁰ to 23-10⁰) Lord Moon

Symbol- Ear, Arrow. Deity- Vishnu. This nakshatra repents knowledge and learning, charity, kindness and humanitarianism. Profession- Religious teacher, traveller.

23. Dhanishta (Capricorn 23-20⁰ to Aquarius 6-40⁰) Lord Mars

Symbol- Drum. Deity- Vedic gods. According to Vishamitra the person born in Dhanishta will be fond of music, brave, noble and opionated. Profession- Medicine, Religious institutions.

24. Satabhisha (Aquarius 6-40⁰ to 20-00⁰) Lord Rahu

Symbol-100 flowers. Deity- Varuna. The person is well learned, tactful and harsh tongued. Profession- Lawyers, Popular with Govt.

25. Poorva Bhadra (Aquarius 20⁰ to Pisces 3-20⁰) Lord Jupiter

Symbol- Sword. Deity-Ajaikapada. The persons who born under this nakshatra wii be sad, nervous, serious and fearful. Profession- Associated with death, Murderers, terrorist.

26.Uttar Bhadra (Pisces 3-20⁰ to 16-40^0­) Lord Saturn

Symbol-Back legs of funeral cot. Deity- Ahirbudhnya. According to astrology the person born in this star is able speakers, virtuous and talkative. Profession- Devotees who renounce the world, have insight, Trantras.

27. Revati ( 1,2,3,4) 16-40^0­ Lord Mercury

      Revati Pisces (16-40^0­ to 30-00) Lord Mercury

Symbol- Fish. Deity- Pushvan. According to Vishamitra the person born in Ashvini will be popular, heroic and deep learner. Profession- Travellers.