Notes On Nakshatra Data
Notes On Nakshatra Data
Notes On Nakshatra Data
(bile) and Sleshma (phlegm). Some writers call them as Aadi (First),
Madhya (Middle) and Antya (Last) colloquially, but the terminology of Dr.
Raman is classical and will be used here. The different Nakshatras for the
three Nadis are as shown in the Table below
Vata Nadi
Aswini
Aridra
Punarvasu
Uttara
Hasta
Jyeshta
Moola
Satabisha
Poorvabhadra
Nakshatra
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Pitta Nadi Sleshma Nadi
Bharani Krittika
Mrigasira Rohini
Pushyami Aslesha
Pubba Makha
Chitra Swati
Anuradha Visakha
Poorvashadha Uttarashadha
Dhanishta Sravana
Uttarabhadra Revati
Aswini 1 Aswini 2
Bharani 2 Bharani 1
Bharani 3 Bharani 4
Krittika 4 Krittika 3
Rohini 1 Rohini 2
Mrigaseera 2 Mrigaseera 1
Mrigaseera 4 Mrigaseera 3
Ardra 4 Ardra 3
Punarvasu 1 Punarvasu 2
Pushya 2 Pushya 1
Pushya 3 Pushya 4
Aslesha 4 Aslesha 3
Makha 1 Makha 2
Pubba 2 Pubba 1
Pubba 3 Pubba 4
Uttara 4 Uttara 3
Hasta 1 Hasta 2
Chitta 2 Chitta 1
Chitra 3 Chitra 4 .
Swati 4 Swati 3
Visakha 1 Visakha 2
Anuradha 2 Anuradha 1
Anuradha 3 Anuradha 4
Jyeshta 4 Jyeshta 3
Moola 1 Moola 2
Purvashada 2 Purvashada 1
Purvashada 3 Purvashada 4
Uttrashada 4 Uttarashada 3
Sravana 1 Sravana 2
Dhanista 2 Dhanista 1
Dhanista 3 Dhanista 4
Satabisha 4 Satabisha 3
Purvabhadral Purvabhadra2
Uttarabhadra2 Uttarabhadra 1
Uttarabhadra3 Uttarabhadra4
Revati 4 Revati 3
Sleshma Nadi
Aswini 3
Aswini 4
Krittika 1
Krittika 2
Rohini 3
Rohine 4
Ardra 1 ‘
Ardra 2
Punarvasu 3
Punarvasu 4
Aslesha 1
Aslesha 2
Makha 3
Makha 4
Uttara 1
Uttara 2
Hasta 3
Hasta 4
Swati 1
Swati 2
Visakha 3
Visakha 4
Jyeshta 1
Jyeshta 2
Moola 3
Moola 4
Uttarashada 1
Uttarashada 2
Sravana 3
Sravana 4
Satabisha 1
Satabisha 2
Purvabhadra 3
Purvabhadra 4
Revati 1
Revati 2
Pada (Quarter) (3
S.No. Nakshatra/Asterism
Deg20′ each)
1 Aswini 4 padas
2 Bharani 4 padas
Krittika 1 pada
3
Krittika 3 padas
4 Rohini 4 padas
Mrigasira 2 padas
5
Mrigasira 2 padas
6 Ardra 4 padas
Punarvasu 3 padas
7
Punarvasu 1 pada
8 Pusya 4 padas
9 Aslesha 4 padas
10 Makha 4 padas
11 Poorva Phalguni 4 padas
Uttar Phalguni 1 pada
12
Uttar Phalguni 3 padas
13 Hasta 4 padas
Chitra 2 padas
14
Chitra 2 padas
15 Swati 4 padas
Visakha 3 padas
16
Visakha 1 pada
17 Anuradha 4 padas
18 Jyestha 4 padas
19 Moola 4 padas
20 Poorva Ashada 4 padas
Uttar Ashada 1 pada
21
Uttar Ashada 3 padas
22 Sravana 4 padas
Dhanista 2 padas
23
Dhanista 2 padas
24 Satabhisaj 4 padas
Poorvabhadrapada 3 padas
25
Poorvabhadrapada 1 pada
26 Uttarabhadrapada 4 padas
27 Revati 4 padas
Nakshatra
basics
# Name Meaning
1 Aswini The horsemen
2 Bharani the bearers
3 Krittika razor/cutter
4 Rohini ruddy cow, red, growing
5 Mrigashira dear or antelope’s head
6 Ardra the moist
7 Punurvasu return of the light and goods,
8 Pushyami nourisher, flower, the best
entwiner, embracer, intimate
9 Aslesha
connection
10 Magha beneficent, mighty
11 PurvaPhalguni previous red one
12 UttaraPhalguni later red one
13 Hasta hand
14 Chitra brilliant, distinguished
15 Svati independent, sword
Raksasa F
Raksasa F
Manusya F
Manusya F
Deva M
Raksasa F
Deva F
Raksasa F
Deva M
Raksasa F?
Raksasa N
Manusya F
Manusya F
Deva M
Raksasa F
Raksasa N
Manusya M
Manusya M
Deva F
Power of the
Nakshatra (Read
Dr.David Frawley)
# Nakshatra Deity
9 Aslesha Sarpa-serpent
10 Magha the Pitris-the Ancestral Fathers
Aryaman- god of contracts & union, Sun as
11 PurvaPhalguni
friend, beloved
15 Svati Vayu-Wind
Nakshatra Articles
* Harihar Majumdar Phalita Jyotish Part I (Fasting on days of planets and graha mantras if this is your birth sta
Note: Those in italic are derived from Brihat Samhita through a study of transit effects, the other indications are di
stated from other works.
Shakti Basis Above Basis Below Result
removal of life from the carrying the soul to the moving on to the next
take things away
body ancestral realm world
inflict with poison approach of the serpant trembling and agitation destruction of the victim
leave the body mourning leaving the body death
procreation wife, female partner husband, male partner creation of the fetus
giving of prosperity wealth gained from one’s wealth gained from one’s
accumulation of wealth
through union or marriage own family partner and their family
scatter like the wind moving in various directions change of form transformation
achieve many and various
plowing or cultivation harvest fruit of the harvest
fruits
worship ascension descent honor and abundance
rise or conquer, and gain
attack defense one becomes a hero
courage in battle
the power to destroy (can
to ruin or destroy breaking things apart crushing things
destroy destruction)
invigoration strength connection gain of luster
grant an unchallengeable becomes unchallenged
strength to win the goal that one can win
victory winner
connection seeking the paths connection of all things
bringing of the rain raining clouds growing of planets stability of the three worlds
nourishment, symbolized nourishment of the entire
cows calves
by milk world
Misc*
strology that simply begs for (and profits greatly from) cross-pollination from differen
to the houses that most modern Western astrologers are unaware of, yet would find ve
Many different branches of astrology understand and use the 12 houses of the chart in different ways
Admittedly, there are differences within branches, too, e.g. the Horary branch of Vedic astrology som
Most "astrologies" value the first house (and its lord) much more than most other houses, because it
A challenged first house may result in self-centeredness, arrogance or exaggerated humility, inefficien
On the other hand, a strong first house can indicate an inner mandate to succeed, pragmatic intellige
For many astrologers the meaning of the second house is limited to moveable possessions, wealth, spe
One of the meanings of the second house only indicated by Vedic astrology is the tenor of the family l
In modern Western astrology, the third house means siblings, neighbors, short trips, the mind, comm
The themes of the third house are greatly expanded in other astrologies. For one thing, the third hous
The third house also means much more. The idea of exercising the initiative and effort to accomplish
Since ethics are learned "at one's mother's knee" , this house also represents moral education, our se
In addition to the well-known themes of children, recreation, romance, and play, the fifth house indic
Other themes of the 5th house include involvement in the government (everything from president or
Most Western astrologers place health issues, enemies, pets, debts, and employees in this house. In fa
Well known as the house of partnerships, both business and marital, the seventh house is the house o
Furthermore, the strength of planets in, aspecting, and ruling this house indicates whether one feels "
It may surprise some astrologers to know that while the eighth house does indicate the manner of dea
Additionally, it represents chronic problems, such as lingering illnesses and unresolvable issues, as w
This house indicates long distance travel (as opposed to foreign travel), pilgrimages, praying, giving c
Ones ease or difficulty in ascertaining their life purpose is found here, as is the father (!) and the rela
Besides career, authority, rules, achievements, and discipline, the tenth house indicates ones status, d
Here we find, in addition to friends, groups, and goals, the attainment (and fulfillment) of ones purpo
Ones ability to receive is here, as well as ones older siblings, good qualities, major investments, and o
The Twelfth House
Most Western astrologers attribute self-undoing, imprisonment, hidden weaknesses, hidden motives,
Vedic astrologers add "pleasures of the bed" which include sleeping and beds, and sex and orgasm a
A Tutorial in Western
Astrology: A step-by-step
sequencing of lessons
I have organized all of the instructional articles and essays on this website into a step-by-step set of le
Note: when you click on any link in the tutorial, it will open in a new window, so that you will be able
Western Astrologers commonly use 5 major aspects in their chart work: the conjunction, sextile, squ
Aspects that are within 3 degrees of exactness (e.g. two planets 2 degrees apart or 182 degrees apart f
A conjunction occurs when planets are within 8 - 10 degrees of each other. This can be the most powe
The conjunction represents the blending of two (or more) adjacent planets' energies and themes. If th
If it is between like planets, one does have to be careful of not being too skewed or extreme in the are
Finally, the sign involved can show which planet -- especially in a disparate conjunction -- dominates
The opposition, when planets are opposite (within 8 or so degrees of exactly opposite), is the second s
This aspect can have both positive and negative effects, again depending upon the planets involved (w
It is important to realize, however, that the opposition and conjunction to the Sun are special cases to
Planets opposed to each other can blend their energies (e.g. Moon opposite Venus representing a very
The trine, when planets are 120 degrees apart (within about 6 - 7 degrees), is the strongest harmoniou
While trines represent inherent talents and places in the life where things flow easily, they do not give
Squares (planets 90 degrees apart, plus or minus 6 - 7 degrees) are the most dynamic challenging asp
(Incidentally, internal conflict is more typically represented by squares while interpersonal conflict b
Even between compatible planets like Jupiter square Mars, for example, the square may create too m
Finally, the sextile occurs when planets are 60 degrees apart (plus or minus 3 - 4 degrees). This is the
pollination from different astrologies.
Horary Vedic
yourself, head, your state of your charisma, fame,
mind, face physicality
rights of ownership, neck, oral traditions, family, voice,
wealth adornments
news, immediate environment, courage, the arts, manual
siblings activities
father, lands, endings, buried land, agriculture, happiness,
treasure vehicles, education
inventions, romance, hobbies, intelligence, wisdom
indulgence discernment, counsel
employees, servitude, labor, conflict, anxiety, health
small animals workers, debt
adversary in lawsuit, war, sexual appetite, self-
opponents employment, brokers
joint finances, loans, legacies, crises, losses, grief, scandals,
elimination obstacles
pilgrimage, science, clergy, father, mentors, luck, intuitive
philosophy knowing
government, kings, the judge, status, fame, actions,
honor(s) managing, commerce
acquaintances, clubs, desires, easy money + support older
colleagues siblings
confinement, secret enemies, sexual joys, expenses, sleep,
self-undoing enlightenment
ouses of the chart in different ways. By learning a larger range of meanings to each house, we enrich our practice of astro
ary branch of Vedic astrology sometimes places themes in a different house than natal Vedic astrology does, and North I
han most other houses, because it represents the person themselves. Among the diverse themes given to this house are: O
or exaggerated humility, inefficiency, antisocial tendencies, unlikeability, and an inability to actualize the promises of the
ate to succeed, pragmatic intelligence, a good personality, a comfortable embodiment, clear and healthy inclinations, and
moveable possessions, wealth, spending patterns, values, security and sometimes self-esteem. In fact, the second house al
strology is the tenor of the family life, including both the general tone of the family life and disruptions to family life.
ogies. For one thing, the third house indicates all things manual, i.e. manual labor and the trades, prowess in fighting and
initiative and effort to accomplish a task in a third house theme, as is courage, cleverness, talent, might, boldness, enterpr
ome, and family, this house corresponds to plants, water, lands, vehicles, sleep, graves, community, formal education, and
epresents moral education, our sense of right and wrong, and the relationship between one's passion and one's ethics. As
nce, and play, the fifth house indicates a person's discernment, intelligence, wisdom, penetrating insight, good judgment,
ent (everything from president or king to a person receiving a grant), writing, teaching, and publishing, and practitioners
and employees in this house. In fact, it is the house of acute diseases (not health, per se), as well as of anxiety and worry, a
l, the seventh house is the house of sexual attraction, passion, affairs, and even the sexual characteristics and behavior of
house indicates whether one feels "at the effect of others" or in a position to help others.
se does indicate the manner of death, incest, bankruptcy, research, inheritances, scandals, crises, transformations, and th
vel), pilgrimages, praying, giving charity, and good fortune, as well as the more commonly understood higher education,
re, as is the father (!) and the relationship with the father.
enth house indicates ones status, dignity, commercial success, and honor (or lack thereof if astrologically challenged.
ent (and fulfillment) of ones purpose. In the Eleventh house we see if things can come easily to the person, whether it be s
g and beds, and sex and orgasm as well. This is the primary house of expediture, losses, wastefulness, addictions, and cha
website into a step-by-step set of lessons in Western astrology that I will expand over time. This will allow students of astr
w window, so that you will be able to go back to the tutorial listing at any time.
work: the conjunction, sextile, square, trine, and opposition. (More advanced astrologers will pay attention to semisquare
grees apart or 182 degrees apart for the opposition) are much stronger than aspects that are 5 degrees apart. Aspects ove
h other. This can be the most powerful of all aspects, because it focalizes the person's energy more fully in just one area o
planets' energies and themes. If the planets are of similar nature, the conjunction is a natural blending. (Such as conjunc
g too skewed or extreme in the area involved. But if it is a conjunction between the two groups, then there is a challenge w
isparate conjunction -- dominates. For example, a conjunction of Venus and Mars in Aries, Scorpio, Capricorn (Mars' ex
nding upon the planets involved (whether they are in the same or disparate group -- see the paragraph above) and how st
tion to the Sun are special cases to consider. Any planet too close to the Sun (conjunct) becomes invisible -- called in astro
opposite Venus representing a very nurturing person), feel paralyzed (e.g. Saturn opposite Sun feeling full of self-doubt),
egrees), is the strongest harmonious aspect. The trine represents an effortless blending of two planets energies, and even b
things flow easily, they do not give one the motivation or initiative to make something of these gifts. Unless there are enou
the most dynamic challenging aspect. While slightly less energetic than the opposition, they involve disparate signs and so
mple, the square may create too much assertion, too much impulsiveness, and too much arrogance. In fire and earth sign
or minus 3 - 4 degrees). This is the weakest aspect of the major aspects, and tends to manifest more fully as the person ma
h our practice of astrology.
logy does, and North Indian astrologers differ from South Indian astrologers in some of their attributions. While this me
en to this house are: One's leadership, independence, self-understanding, interest in self-development, status, health, long
althy inclinations, and the ability to make the most out of their lives.
ct, the second house also represents all vocal themes, e.g. one's ability to speak and/or sing effectively, the sweetness or ro
rowess in fighting and coordination, ability to use the hands for fine work like art, music, massage, and crafts, and writin
ight, boldness, enterprise, and the ability to promote one's agenda. Additionally, hearing comes under the third house, as
, formal education, and one's sense of well being, i.e. peace of mind (and heart). Our early life experiences color the streng
on and one's ethics. As the house of ancestors, the nature of one's lineage is also indicated here.
sight, good judgment, and ability to give good advice, as well as the likelihood of having children (or the lack thereof if he
of anxiety and worry, antagonism and emnity, theft, alienation, weapons, and professions dealing with disease.
ristics and behavior of the spouse. It is also the house of independence in business.
ransformations, and the occult, it also indicates longevity, knowledge of ancient classical subjects, posthumous fame, winn
ically challenged.
l allow students of astrology to more systematically approach the material on this website.
ttention to semisquares and sesquiquadrates, as well as quincunxes, quintile and other minor aspects. Beginners should b
rees apart. Aspects over 5 degrees apart often contribute little to the dynamics of the chart unless there are few or no stro
fully in just one area of the life (one house) and amplifies a particular type of energy (one sign).
ding. (Such as conjunctions between members of the firey group Sun, Mars, Jupiter, and Pluto; or between members of t
n there is a challenge within the conjunction that must be resolved by learning how to "marry" two disparate energies.
o, Capricorn (Mars' exaltation sign), or Virgo(Venus' sign of fall), will have Mars dominate. In Libra, Taurus, Cancer (th
aph above) and how strong the opposition is. If an opposition is within 2 degrees of exactly opposite (178 - 182 degrees ap
visible -- called in astrology "combust" -- and therefore weakened in its expression. Any planet (including the Moon) opp
ing full of self-doubt), or at odds (e.g. Mercury opposite Mars being torn between thinking and action). Note: the example
ets energies, and even blends these energies well between disparate planets. E.g. Saturn trine Sun can give purposefulness
. Unless there are enough challenges (squares and oppositions) in contact with the trining planets, the person may "coast
. In fire and earth signs, this Jupiter square Mars would represent the conflict between play and work, between impulse
fully as the person matures. That's because the sextile represents learning to blend different elements in a harmonious fa
ttributions. While this means that one must test and experiment with the insights from each field, this, in itself, is a grow
pment, status, health, longevity, charisma, resilience, capacity to cope with life's challenges, and physicality -- and the lac
ctively, the sweetness or roughness of the voice tone, the tendency to speak harshly, etc. The second house also covers the
s under the third house, as does moving, because the third house is 12th to the 4th, and therefore represents the dissolutio
xperiences color the strength and solidity of the ground of our being.
ng with disease.
ts, posthumous fame, winning a lottery, alternative medicine, and sacred sex.
, and isolation.
spects. Beginners should be wary of trying to use too many aspects at once, to avoid confusion.)
ess there are few or no stronger aspects. Aspects that are 1 1/2 degrees orb or smaller are the strongest of all and should b
; or between members of the cooler group Saturn, Mercury, Venus, and Neptune, but not between the two groups.)
Libra, Taurus, Cancer (the sign of Mars' fall), or Pisces (Venus' exaltation sign), on the other hand, Venus will dominate
osite (178 - 182 degrees apart) it will be more intense and more likely to cause both inner and interpersonal tension.
(including the Moon) opposite to the Sun is at its brightest and therefore at its most powerful (note: for Mar, Jupiter, Sa
action). Note: the examples given are possibilities, not inevitabilities; e.g. a person with Sun opposite Saturn may or may
ets, the person may "coast" and take the easy way out and not make the most of their abilities.
d work, between impulse and control. In fire and water signs, there might be issues of extroversion vs. introversion and p
ements in a harmonious fashion. The sextile, then, is a bridge that allows the person to become more flexible, more versat
eld, this, in itself, is a growing process.
d physicality -- and the lack of any of these attributes if the first house is more challenged than supported astrologically.
ond house also covers the oral theme of eating and ingesting (taking things in, and not just through the mouth), as well as
nterpersonal tension.
note: for Mar, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto this means that it will be retrograde and therefore be both p
posite Saturn may or may not have self-doubt, depending upon the signs involved, other aspects, the rising sign, etc.
rsion vs. introversion and possibly too much emotional reactivity, impulsiveness, and intensity. In water and air, this can
In water and air, this can create intimacy issues: close vs. claustrophobic, as well as changeability, and very variable thou
ity, and very variable thoughts and feelings. In earth and air signs, this can represent the conflict between a detailed/prag
ict between a detailed/pragmatic/hands-on approach vs. an abstract and detached deliberation (working vs. talking and t
(working vs. talking and thinking about it), as well as the conflict between working and socializing/interacting.
zing/interacting.