Nakshatra

Introduction: In Hindu astrology the entire Zodiac of 360 degrees consists of 27 Nakshatras, or fixed stars. Each Nakshatra has a span of 13-20⁰. Apart from this, there is a special Nakshatra named Abhijeet. The main sources of information on Nakshatra are the Vedas, Puranas, Mahabharat, and the classical book of astrology Jatak Brihat of Varahamihira. In Hindu astrology, the birth star is called “Janam Nakshatra”—this is the Nakshatra in which the 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 are considered inauspicious for both boys and girls. These Nakshatras are called Gand Mool Nakshatras.

1. Ashvini (Aries – 0 to⁰  13-20⁰) Lord Ketu

The symbol of Ashvini is a horse’s head, and its presiding deities are the 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 friends and relations. Profession: Medical, Army.

2. Bharni (Aries – 13-20 to⁰  26-40⁰) Lord Venus

Symbol: Yoni. Deity: Yama. The person born in this Nakshatra will be determined, truthful, healthy, skillful, idealistic, and moralistic. Often the 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 26-40 to⁰  30.00⁰, Taurus 0⁰ to 10-00⁰) Lord Sun Symbol—Razor. Deity- Agni. According to Vishamitra, a person born under Kritika is a voracious eater, attractive, and renowned. Profession: Inventor, discoverer, excavator, military, police, fire.
4. Rohini (Taurus 10:00 to⁰  23:20)⁰ Lord Moon

Symbol: Cart, Cattle. Deity—Brahma. The person born in Rohini is truthful, clean, religious, and sweet in speech. Professions: art, agriculture, food industry, and fashion.

5. Mrigsira (Taurus – 23-20 to⁰  30-00^{0; Gemini 0} to⁰  6-40⁰) Lord Mars

Symbol—Deer head. The person is capricious, skillful, cowardly, a good speaker, and rich. Profession—Textiles, Gems, Poets.

6. Ardra (Gemini – 6:40 to 20:00)^{0 0} Lord Rahu

Symbol-Teardrop, Deity-Rudra. The person born in Ardra is self-interested, proud, ungrateful, cruel, and sinful. Profession: Politicians, atomic researchers, chemotherapists, and chemical formulas.

7. Punarvasu (Gemini – 20 to 30; Cancer 0^{0 0}  0⁰ to 3-20⁰) Lord Jupiter

Symbol – Bow. Deity- Aditi. The person born in this Nakshatra will be a philosopher, religious, and an innovator. Profession: Building Contractors, Scientists, Architects, Civil Engineers.

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 control passion, is learned, rich, charitable, happy, and pleased with small gifts. Profession: Political and Agricultural.

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

Symbol: Coiled serpent. Deity—Nagas. According to astrology, the person born in Ashlesha will be sinful, ungrateful, cheating, and selfish. Such people would like to work in secret. Profession—chemical engineers, druggists, businessmen.

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

Symbol—Royal throne room. Deity- Pitrass. The person born in this nakshatra will be restless, enjoying, respectful of elders and gods, and very enterprising. Profession—Heads of state, business, lawyers, historians.

11. Poorva Phalguni (Leo 13-20 to⁰  26-40⁰) Lord Venus

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

12. Uttar Phalguni (Leo 26-40 to⁰  10-00 Virgo)⁰  Lord Sun

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

13. Hasta (Virgo 10:00 to⁰  23:20)⁰ Lord Moon

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

14. Chitra (Virgo 23-20 to⁰   Libra 6-40⁰) Lord Mars

Symbol: Jewel. Deity – Vishwakarma. This person has a beautiful look, wears elegant clothes, and has an impressive personality. Profession—Genius, Invention, Business, Jewellery.

15. Swati (Libra 6:40⁰ to 20:00)⁰ Lord Rahu

Symbol—Coral. Deity—Marut. The person born under this star is good for buying and selling, kindhearted, 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, and 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 countries, and travelling. Profession: Leaders.

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

Symbol: Earrings. Deity—Indra. The person is cheerful, charitable, hypocritical, 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 enjoyable. Profession: Skilled, Medical.

20. Poorvashada (Sagittarius 13-20 to⁰  26-40⁰) Lord Venus

Symbol: Fan. Deity: Water God. According to Vishamitra, the person born under this star will be truthful, love travel, and be kind to their mother. Profession- Navy, fish trade, marine life.

21. Uttarashada (Sagittarius 26-40 to⁰  Capricorn 10-00⁰) Lord Sun

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

22. Shravana (Capricorn 10:00 to⁰  23:10)⁰ Lord Moon

Symbol: Ear, Arrow. Deity: Vishnu. This Nakshatra represents knowledge and learning, charity, kindness, and humanitarianism. Profession: Religious teacher, traveller.

23. Dhanishta (Capricorn 23-20 to⁰  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 opinionated. 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 1/20 20⁰ to Pisces 3/20)⁰ Lord Jupiter

Symbol—Sword. Deity-Ajaikapada. The persons who are born under this Nakshatra will be sad, nervous, serious, and fearful. Profession—associated with death, murderers, and terrorists.

26. Uttar Bhadra (Pisces 3-20 to⁰  16-40^0­) Lord Saturn

Symbol—Back legs of funeral cot. Deity- Ahirbudhnya. According to astrology, the person born under this star is an able speaker, virtuous, and talkative. Profession- Devotees who renounce the world have insight into Tantras.

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

      Revati Pisces (16-40 to^0­  30-00) Lord Mercury  Symbol: Fish. Deity- Pushvan. According to Vishamitra, the person born in Ashvini will be popular, heroic, and a deep learner. Profession- Travellers.