What are Nakshatras? What are they, utilities, Vedic astrology and more!

The 27 Nakshatras, also known as constellations of 13’20 degrees each (location referring to the Astral Map), were born from the division of the Zodiacs by the ancient sages. In addition to being known as constellations, Nakshatras are also called lunar mansions.

Their existence was first mentioned in ancient Vedic scriptures, but they are also mentioned in Hindu Mythology. In it, the 27 Nakshatras are known as daughters of King Daksha, in this mythological story the moon is home to all of them.

In today’s text, we will talk more about the Nakshatras bringing information such as: Vedic Astrology, what are the Nakshatras, what they determine and what are their uses.

This form of Zodiac brought by the ancient sages has several curiosities and correspondences with the western signs.

In this article we will talk a little about Vedic and Indian Astrology, about each of the Nakshatras, what they determine for their natives and also the utilities brought by the knowledge of these constellations.

For Vedic Astrology, the Nakshatras are constellations used in the Astral Chart reading, leading to a clear and accurate understanding of the predictions of that reading. This Astrology uses its own system to study predictions, based on the moon in each constellation (Nakshatra).

The Nakshatras are a total of 27 constellations, each of which covers 13 degrees and 20 minutes of the Zodiac, which shows their placement in the Natal Chart. Each constellation is responsible for a specific group of stars.

Therefore, knowing where the Nakshatra is positioned on each individual’s Moon will be of great value to understand important things about each one’s life. Even this placement reveals factors about your unconscious mind, desires and needs.

To understand the determinations brought by the Nakshatras it is necessary to understand something important, just as the 12 western signs are related to the Sun, the Nakshatras are related to the Moon. The Sun is the representation of male, externalizing energy, while the Moon represents female, internalizing energy.

Therefore, the influence exerted by the Nakshatras interferes more in the psychological sector of each individual. It is very common in India for people to ask which moon sign, along with the Nakshatra, this person occupies. That’s because, the Moon moves very quickly through the Nakshatras.

In this way, two people born just one day apart, having the same moon sign, may have a different Nakshatra, and thus have different behaviors.

The usefulness of Nakshatras are most common in Indian and Muhurta Synastries (Elective Astrology). In the case of Synastries, the Nakshatras are very important for choosing a partnership that has the potential to work out.

For elective Astrology, the position of the Moon in a Nakshatra at the time of your choices will be decisive in the experience that the person will live with that choice. The Nakshatras are also used in another system of predictions, called Krishnamurti, which are made according to the fixed positioning of the stars and their rulership.

The 28 Nakshatras were created in the first millennium BC they make up a list that is guided by the Path of the Moon. There are 12 constellations that were divided into 28 new constellations, and which were associated with each day of the lunar month.

In this part of the article, we will talk about each of the Nakshatras and their general characteristics, positive and negative, which signs of the Western Zodiac they correspond to, their symbols, meanings, rulers and the nature of each one of them.

Ashvini is related to the sign of Aries in the traditional Zodiac. The characteristics brought to its natives are good looks, they are kind, intelligent and skilled at work. The translation of this term is “one who owns horses or riders”, he is represented by a horse’s head.

Its ruling planet is Ketu, which corresponds to the South Lunar Node, it has a divine nature and is considered a physician to the celestial gods.

As positive traits he brings intelligence, self-reliance, dedication to work, great intuition and an inclination towards spirituality. On the negative side, it brings hasty actions compromising efficiency, impulsiveness, aggressiveness, stubbornness and arrogance.

Bharani is also equivalent to the sign of Aries, and its general characteristics are success in work, being truthful and free from illness and sorrow. The translation of this term means reception, support and nutrition. The planet that rules Bharani is Venus, and he has human nature, being known as the god of death.

Your positive characteristics are cleverness, spontaneity, zeal, loyalty to family and friendships, courage, leadership and creativity. On the negative side are overload, restlessness, inconstancy, difficulty accepting criticism and judgment.

Krittika is located between the signs of Aries and Taurus, its general characteristics are determination, tenacity, drive to achieve excellence and somewhat aggressive. The translation for this term is the cutter, its symbol is the ax and the animal is the female sheep.

He is ruled by the Sun, and has a demonic nature, being known as Agni, the god of fire. Positive characteristics of him are: being famous in his group, is attractive, has great self-motivation, determined and focused on his goals.

On the negative side, people with the influence of Nakshatra Krittika have an unstable, changeable and vacillating mind, they are stubborn, dissatisfied and impatient. In addition, they tend to respond to everything too intensely.

Related to the sign of Taurus, Rohini has the general characteristics of placing a lot of emphasis on spiritual liberation, being truthful, not having greed, good hygiene habits, is sweet in speech and firm in her views. The term means The Red One, its symbol is the cart, the animal the male serpent.

Ruled by the Moon, he has human nature and is known as the creator of the universe. Its positive characteristics are: charismatic, good listener, communicative, inner strength, gentle manners and zealous with the family. On the negative side, he is materialistic, likes to take advantage of the manipulation of others, is critical, possessive, envious and indecisive.

Mrigashira is related to the signs of Taurus and Gemini, this Nakshatra has the general characteristics of spiritual intelligence, research skills, well-developed spirituality, has good oratory and active habits.

This term means deer face, its symbol is the head of an antelope and the animal is the female serpent. Its ruling planet is Mars and its nature is divine, being known as the god of the moon.

Positive traits: individuality, intelligence, leadership, cunning, curiosity, perceptiveness, sensitivity, and jovial. As negative characteristics, he has impulsiveness, inconstancy, need for attention, does not like commitments, discouraged and unbalanced.

This Nakshatra, Ardra, is equivalent to the sign of Gemini, as general characteristics, it brings great mental and thinking capacity, deep feelings that accompany enthusiastic thinking and motivated by desire.

Ardra has the meaning in its translation of the humid one, its symbol is the human head, the animal is a female dog, it is ruled by Rahu which corresponds to the North Lunar Node and has human nature. Ardra is known as the god of storm and destruction.

As a positive feature, Ardra brings to its natives, a curious mind, thirst for knowledge, quick way to act and true. Already its negative characteristics are: arrogance, abuse of power, greed, ingratitude, recklessness and stubbornness.

Another of the Nakshatras is the Punarvasu, which corresponds to the signs of Gemini and Cancer, its general characteristics are intellectual and spiritual wisdom, material prosperity, generous nature, quietness, patience, devotion and fondness of comfort.

The translation of the term again means good, the symbol of Punarvasu is the bow and a bag of arrows. The animal that represents it is the cat, its ruling planet is Jupiter, it has a divine nature and is known as the goddess of the earth.

The positive characteristics of this Nakshatra are: loveliness, affection, taste for simple life, interest in spirituality and depth. On the negative side, he has a lack of intelligence, a lack of vision for the future, a fickle nature and indecision.

Pushya is also part of the 27 Nakshatras and corresponds to the sign of Cancer, and has as general characteristics the control of passions, knowledge of various subjects, is prosperous and charitable.

The meaning of this term is to provide nourishment, its symbol is a cow, a flower, a circle and an arrow, the animal is the ram, it is ruled by Saturn, it has a divine nature and is known as the god of sacred speech and prayer.

Positive traits: Hardworking, creative, pain tolerant, intelligent, and spiritual. The negative characteristics are: stubbornness, selfishness, arrogance, fundamentalism, does not believe in its worth and trusts the wrong people.

Ashlesha corresponds to the sign of Cancer and its general characteristics are: motivated by Dharma (spiritual elevation) and represents the serpent of fire. The meaning of this term is the intertwiner or embrace, its symbol is the coiled snake, the animal is the cat, it has a demonic nature and its ruler is Mercury.

Positive traits brought about by this Nakshatra are: intelligence, versatility, cleverness, independence and studiousness. The negative characteristics are: mental instability, lack of tact,…