Nakshatras Part Two: Vedic Astrology

By Saket Shah

We always wonder what nakshatra is in astrology. It is actually the soul of astrology and to implement it in prediction we need to have in depth knowledge of it. So here I am explaining the very philosophical and in depth meaning of each nakshatra. Nakshatras has been used in Vedic times to predict lot of events and its philosophical nature effects the human at every level. This concept is very big and very difficult to understand and remember but this book will help you guide and explore the world of nakshatras. Once you read it and understand it you will be able to predict the qualities of nakshatras easily. I am trying my best to explain deep details of each nakshatra to gain wisdom for serious lover of astrology. In ancient times zodiac was less used and nakshatra was more of used so lets begin our journey in to the ocean of divine knowledge and explore the concept of nakshatra philosophically. Hope you will love reading my work and enjoy it.
This is Part 2 in which I am describing Second 6 nakshatras that are Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha, Magha and PurvaPhalguni

• Language: English
• Publisher: SAKET SHAH
• Release date: Aug 20, 2023
• ISBN: 9791222440262

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Dear Reader,

We always wonder what nakshatra is in astrology. It is actually the soul of astrology and to implement it in prediction we need to have in depth knowledge of it. So here I am explaining the very philosophical and in depth meaning of each nakshatra. Nakshatras has been used in Vedic times to predict lot of events and its philosophical nature effects the human at every level. This concept is very big and very difficult to understand and remember but this book will help you guide and explore the world of nakshatras. Once you read it and understand it you will be able to predict the qualities of nakshatras easily. I am trying my best to explain deep details of each nakshatra to gain wisdom for serious lover of astrology. In ancient times zodiac was less used and nakshatra was more of used so lets begin our journey in to the ocean of divine knowledge and explore the concept of nakshatra philosophically. Hope you will love reading my work and enjoy it.

This is Part 2 in which I am describing Second 6 nakshatras that are Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha, Magha and PurvaPhalguni

Regards,

Saket Shah

ARDRA

(60°40' — 80°00")

Ardra extends from 66°40' to 80°00' in Gemini. It induces psychic independence and intensification of self-centredness.

The law of karma becomes markedly evident in interaction of feelings, sympathies and antipathies, as well as in suspicion and anger against one another. The impact of attraction and repulsion inherent in all sensuous experiences is pronounced. These interactions become self-generating evolutionary forces. But they also arouse restrictions necessary to regulate the process of self-unfoldment. Ardra represented such twists and turns, which are necessary for transforming group consciousness into self-centred psychological nature. In this sense Ardra marked almost a new beginning directed a6 initio leading to ego-centric activities. These characteristics are symbolised by a human head or a precious stone, a precious gem, as distinguished from the head of a deer, which represented the previous asterism. The former asterism namely Mrigashirsa represented animal nature in the human body whereas the latter asterism namely Ardra stood for the realisation of divinity indwelling in a human form. The difference in the two symbols signified the change from instinctive group behaviour to incipience of mind-principle with individual uniqueness.

‘ The word Ardra is derived from a root-word, which means ‘wet’, ‘moist’, ‘fresh’, ‘new’ etc. The word is also connected with the concept of flowering, moving, blossoming or evolving. In the present context, it suggests the flow of life-cnergy, the moisture which supports seeds to sprout and the plants to grow luxuriantly in their verdant splendour. The energy which on polarisation produced animal passion,instinctive behaviour at Mrigashirsa flows further to arouse self-awareness which is a unique feature of humanbeings. At Ardra, the emerging consciousness received its unique spark, the precious gem, which was the awareness of its central core.

This asterism, operates under Gemini ruled by Mercuy with Pavana, air, as its presiding deity. Pavana, the wind-god, strains the chaff from the corn; under Gemini, the indwelling spirit and the vehicle through which it is expressed are differentiated. Ardra intensified the differentiation, but the mind-principle which is related with Mercury produced adaptability, the impulse of growth and self-knowledge. The unfoldment under Ardra is controlled by Rahu, the planet which ruled over the asterism. This shadow planet imperceptibly churns the inner nature and shakes the ego so much so that the ground is prepared for fresh impulse to take roots. The ego now begins to approach its problems in radically different manner. The ego becomes more positive