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    Nakshatra (Constellation) its significance in astrology

    Nakshatra the term popularly used is a sanskrit term for a constellation of stars. The

    meaning : naksha, 'approach', and : tra, 'guard') or lunar mansion is one of the 27

    divisions of the sky. Each nakshatra represents a division of the ecliptic similar to the

    zodiac (1320 each instead of the 30 for each zodiac sign). The orbit of the moon is

    27.3 days, so the Moon takes approximately one day to pass through each

    nakshatra. The starting point for the nakshatras is the point on the ecliptic directly

    opposite to the star Spica called Chitr in Sanskrit. It is called Meshdi or the "start

    of Aries". The ecliptic is divided into each of the nakshatras eastwards starting from

    this point

    In Hindu mythology, the Nakshastras were created by Daksha and are personified as

    daughters of the deity and as mythological wives of Chandra, the moon god. Some

    even make them the daughters of Kashyapa, the brother of Daksha. Each of the

    nakshatras is governed as 'lord' by one of the nine graha in the following sequence:

    Ketu (South Lunar Node), Shukra (Venus), Ravi or Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon),

    Mangala (Mars), Rahu (North Lunar Node), Guru or Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shani

    (Saturn) and Budha (Mercury). This cycle repeats itself three times to cover all 27

    nakshatras. The lord of each nakshatra determines the planetary period known as

    the vimshottari dasha, which is considered of major importance in forecasting the

    life path of the individual. In astrology Nakshatras are used for determining:

    Traditional Hindu names

    When a child is born, they should be given an auspicious first name which will

    correspond to the child's Nakshatra. It is claimed that the benefit of this naming is

    that when the child hears this sound it generates the feeling of wholeness within the

    child. The child gains the feeling of comfort 'that mother is at home', whereas the

    wrong name can lead to feelings of isolation or alienation. The Moon is associated

    with mother, so using this sound gives the child that comfort feeling of mother. Each

    birth star has corresponding Sanskrit sounds which would belong at the beginning of

    such a name. These are available under each Nakshatra. The principle technique fordeducing the name is to see which nakshatra the moon is in at the moment of birth;

    this gives four possible sounds. A refinement is to pick one sound out of that four

    that relates to the Pada or division of the Nakshatra. Each Nakshatra has four Padas

    and four sounds and each Pada is of equal width. A further refinement or opportunity

    is to instead use the Nakshatra that the ascendent resides in at birth. By using the

    ascendent's nakshatra, instead of the moon's nakshatra leads more to comfort of

    the Self, rather than comfort of the mother.

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    Use in electional astrology

    Constellations are grouped on the basis of their nature, type of their face, degree of

    their beneficence, their quarters in different signs, with reference to the

    constellation occupied by the Sun, with reference to the birth constellation (Janma

    Nakshatra), their caste, etc. The current constellation occupied by the Moon, and its

    nature forms the fundamental of Vedic system of electional astrology (Muhurta).

    Some of the activities and works which are associated with the Nakshatras are given

    below

    Based on their fundamental nature:

    Fixed (Dhruva, Sthira) constellations:

    Rohini, Uttara Bhdrapad , Uttra Falguni, and Uttara Ashada

    Fixed and permanent nature Used for muhurta which are of permanent nature like

    house, village, temple, entering in new hose-city-temple, religious works, rites for

    getting peace, propitiation of portents, Vi nayakaShanti, coronation, sowing of

    seeds, planting of small garden, starting of vocal music, friendship, sexual works,

    making & wearing of ornaments & clothes may be auspiciously begun / effectively

    performed. Works allocated to delicate & friendly (Mridu) asterisms may also be

    performed.

    Movable (Chal , Char) constellations:

    Punarvasu, Swaati, Sharavana, Shatabhish & Shravishth

    Related to motion & movement Used for muhurta which are moving in nature like

    riding on a vehicle or elephant, opening of shop, walking first time, walking in

    garden, sex, making jewellery, learning of a trait. Things performed in Small (Laghu)

    constellation are also effectively performed in the Movable constellations.

    Cruel (Ugra, Karur) constellations:

    Magha, Bharni, Porva Falguni, Poorva Shada, & Poorva Bhadra.

    The above Nakshatras are selected as Muhurta for performing cruel activities like

    Ambush, burning, poisoning (self & others), making & using weapons especially

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    related to fire, cheating / deception / wickedness / craftiness, cutting & destroying,

    controlling of animals, beating & punishing of enemy. Works allocated to Sharp /

    Horrible (Darun) asterisms are also successfully done in these asterisms.

    Mixed (Mishra & Sadharan) constellations

    Vishakha & Krittika.

    These Nakshatras are selected as Muhurta for Fire works, burning of sacred fire

    (Agnihotra), using poison, fearsome works, arresting, adulteration (mixing), donation

    of ox to get ones desires fulfilled (Vrashotsarga). Works prescribed under cruel

    (Ugra, Karur) constellations may also be performed. Sweet / delicate & friendly

    (Mridu & Maitri) constellations can also be included.

    Small (Laghu & Kshipra) constellations

    Hasta, Abhijit, Pushya, and Ashvani.

    These Nakshatras are selected as Muhurta for Selling, medical knowledge, using &

    handling of medicines, literature-music-art, the 64 Kala Shilpa (various arts,

    sculpture etc.) jewellery making & wearing, sexual intercourse. And the works

    prescribed for Movable (Char) constellations. Though Abhijit is included in Small

    group of asterisms, but is rarely referred in the Muhurt prescriptions.

    Sweet/Delicate & Friendly (Mridu & Maitri) constellations

    Mrigashrsha, Chitra, Anuradha and Revati.

    These Nakshatras are selected as Muhurta for Starting & learning singing of songs,

    clothes & jewellery making & wearing, Manglik works, matter related to friends,

    female company, enjoyments, sexual passions.

    Sharp & Horrible ( Teekshan & Darun ) constellations:

    Jyeshta, Ardra, Ashlesha, and Moola

    These Nakshatras are selected as Muhurta for creating charm or spell causing

    disease or death, hypnotism, sorcery; ghost, ambush, horror, murder, capture,

    matters related to secrecy, backbiting, starting of quarrel, separation, matters

    related to friendship & breaking thereof, training & tying of animals, pleasure works,

    playing games, getting made & wearing of new dress & ornaments, starting &

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    learning singing of songs, entering into village / city, peaceful & developmental

    works.