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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.