Friday, June 28, 2013

Find Your Nakshatra - Birth Star & Nakshatra Calculator

Find your Nakshatra or Birth Star using this online Nakshatra Finder. Enter you birth date and get detailed astrology report.
This nakshatra finder or Nakshatra calculator helps you find your Janma nakshatra or Birth Star. Along with Nakshatra, also get other astrology related information about your birth date like your Zodiac Sign, Moon sign or Rasi, your Chinese year or ruling animal as per Chinese Year calendar, your Birth Stone etc...

Punarvasu Nakshatra

Punarvasu nakshatra (Geminorium) Spread from 20:00 degrees Mithuna up to 3:20 Karkata. Presiding deity Aditi, the ruling planet is Jupiter. Symbol-Quiver (receptacle for arrows).
This is the birth nakshatra of Lord Rama. The word Punarvasu is derived from Puna+ Vasu, which means return, renewal, restoration or repetition. 

The natives of Punarvasu Nakshatra are believed to be born with some divine powers.


According to the scriptures of Astrology, those born in Punarvasu Nakshatra are very kind-hearted. They have soft and sweet voice. They have heavy body weight. They have strong memory and do not forget anything they see and read once. They have deep intuitive powers. They are very simple and sober, due to which they get respect and honor in the society. 

People born in Punarvasu Nakshatra are friendly and like to socialize with others. They greet everyone with love and affection and have a very friendly nature towards everyone. God always showers his blessings on them. There is some divine power which always protects them from the troubles and problems in life. They possess good knowledge in economic matters and reap profits from their ancestral property. They also have interests and knowledge of English literature. 

Natives of this Nakshatra acquire high education, which helps them occupy high government post. They also make contacts with some great personalities of society and politics. They also play an active role in politics and get great success and power in this arena. 

They lead a happy family and married life. Their children will also be very educated and intelligent. They will achieve great success and lead a luxurious life. People born in Punarvasu Nakshatra have good money. They get recognition in the society because of their nature and personality.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Ardra Nakshatra

General Characteristics: Emphasis on the mind or thinking capacity - deep feeling along with passionate thinking - motivated by desire. 
Translation: The moist one 
Symbol: The human head. 

Animal Symbol: Female dog. 
Ruling Planet: Rahu. 
Nature: Manushya (human). 
Presiding deity: Rudra the god of the storm and destruction. 

Positive Traits: Curious mind, hunger for knowledge, quick in action, good memory, prefers physical work or work involving the body, good at getting support from the government or authorities, great communicator, truthful, have a transformative point in life at which point they drop many of their bad traits, compassionate towards those in pain. 

Negative Traits: Arrogant, abuses power, lusts after material attainments, ungrateful, mischievous, reckless, physically oriented jobs, anti-social, mean streak causes pain to others, self-serving, dishonest, stubborn, critical, impolite, untruthful, poor financial planning, excessive indulgences, cause pain or agony to others, violent, complaining. 

Career Interests: Writers, teachers, hospice, social services, sales, pr, politics, humanitarian projects, athlete, butcher, drug dealer, chemotherapist, those who deal with dead things such as junk, canned, frozen food. 

Monday, June 24, 2013

Mrigashirsha Nakshatra

Mrigashirsha nakshatra which is the fifth nakshatra according to the Hindu astronomical beliefs is the same as the constellation "orion". This constellation is visible throughout the world and is one of the most conspicuous star formations in the night sky. The formation resembles that of a hunter.

This nakshatra is formed by the combination of the Vrishaba rashi, which forms the first two quarters and the Mithun rashi which forms the latter half of this constellation. The name of this nakshatra contains the word "Mriga" which represents forest , garden, a quest to find and a hunter. It signifies a guide or a leading force. It is also supposed to emanate the idea of finding attractive faces or the act of requesting a girl for marriage as per Hindu astronomical beliefs. Individuals whose birth falls in Mrigashirsha nakshatra have a strong body.

As Mrigashirsha nakshatra is called the "Searching star", the individuals that belong to this ,also have similar tendencies of search and quest. They basically are inquisitive in nature and always look for something. They tend to travel a lot. Restlessness and nervousness are the significant personality traits of such persons. And these kinds of people often tend to be more efficient because of such personality traits, when the same is used in a positive way in their work life.
The people born in Mrigashirsha star are good looking, truthful, clean at heart and earn and enjoy a lot of wealth in their lives. Other positive traits in them are that they are loved by all, enthusiastic and have good administration powers. They are also considered to be obedient, respecting their teachers and always keen to learn and observe.
On the other hand the negative traits possessed by Mrigashirsha nakshatra individuals are restlessness and nervousness. Though they can manage situations well, but sometimes their lack of patience may lead to taking wrong decisions and committing mistakes. They are good looking, sharp and truthful, and thus they have no problems in attracting romantic relationships, but they might be prone to be provoked by the other sex easily which may lead to infidelity in the relationship which can be considered another negative trait in such individuals.

As Mrigashirsha nakshatra people are restless and need calming, the nakshatras that cool these individual down are Ardra , Pushya and Ashlesha ,and they are compatible nakshatras.

The incompatible nakshatras are Ashvini and Mrigashirsha.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Rohini Nakshatra

General Characteristics: 

Emphasis on spiritual liberation, truthful, not covetous, clean in habits, sweet of speech, firm of views and good looking.

Translation: The red one. 

Symbol: An ox cart/chariot. 
Animal symbol: A male serpent - spiritual power and wisdom. 
Ruling planet: Moon. 
Nature: Manushya (human). 
Presiding deity: Brahma - creator of the universe. 

Positive Traits: Lovely appearance, charismatic, good communicator and listener, attractive, inner strength, affects others, strong public life, gentle manner, comforting, truthful, moral orientation, smooth talker, sharp, balanced mind, fixed in purpose, well educated, does well financially, dutiful to the family, responsible, helps others, gifted in the arts, healthy, non-envious. 

Negative Traits: Indulgent, materialistic, takes advantage of others through manipulation and deception, sexually or sensually indulgent, critical of others, possessive of individuals or ideology, jealous, overly sensitive, changeable, addictive and indecisive. 

Career Interests: Politics, authority positions, agriculture, real estate, restaurant and hotel business, fashion designers, models and musicians. 

Krittika Nakshatra

General Characteristics: Determined and tenacious will to achieve greatness, sharp, cutting and penetrating by nature. 
Translation: The cutter. 
Symbol: Axe, sharp edge, or flame, razor. 

Animal symbol: Female sheep. 
Ruling planet: Sun 
Nature: Rakshasa (demon). 
Presiding deity: Agni - the god of fire. 

Positive Traits: Famous within their group, handsome appearance, self motivated, determined achiever, materialistic - acquires many possessions, bright, strong appetites - likes food, goal oriented, goes for what they want, dignified, takes pride in what they do, good leader, honors commitments, confident, courageous, straightforward, peaceful nature and ambitious. 

Negative Traits: Unstable mind, changeable, vacillating, stubborn, dissatisfied, impatient, responds too strongly to challenges, sets goals or expectations too high, burns out their health by constant activity, nervous, excitable, aggressive, passive-aggressive, fighting nature, difficulties with food and eating, gluttonous, motivated by desire, child-like nature. 

Career Interests: Spiritual teachers, advisors, musicians, dancers, singers, modeling, fashion designers, military careers, inventors, discoverers, excavators, heads of state or organizations, fire & police department personnel, barbers, butchers & tailors, weapon makers, potters, blacksmiths, carpenters, building contractor, magicians, metaphysicians and astronomers. 

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Bharani Nakshatra

Symbolized by a harmony of faint stars, Bharani Nakshatra happens to be the fulcrum of creative energy in the celestial constellation consisting of twenty six other nakshatras. Ruled by the God of death or 'yama', "Bearing Star" or Bharani Nakshatra occupies the second slot in the assemblage of twenty seven birth stars.

Manifesting the creative aspect of Venus its planetary lord, Bharani Nakshatra is related to the intrinsic feminine attributes of nature- its ability to create, bear, nurture and destroy. The nakshatra symbolizes mutually opposing characteristics of desire, experimentation, lust, jealousy, forbearance, sacrifice and fear.

Marked by an aura of innocence and reliance on instincts, natives born under the birth star of Bharani display their willingness to explore and experiment rather than sit back and calculate. 
As far as personality traits of natives born under Bharani Nakshatra are concerned, they call for judicious and effective guidance whereby they are able to lead on their creative energy to fruitful accomplishments. Inability to tolerate any form of domination is also one of their cardinal personality traits. Guided by its planetary lord, natives of Bharani also symbolize the extremes of physical passion and desires. With an innate potentiality to attract opposites, they are marked by large expressive eyes and mesmerizing smile.
In their behavioral traits or characteristics, they display outward calm and poise, despite the presence of a volatile mindset. Their behavioral traits display the elements of strength and forbearance on account of their inherent ability to counter difficulties of life. Losses and defeat may make them emotional, but with their needful fortitude and forbearance, they are well equipped to counter the necessary hardships of life.
Their unrestrained indulgence of material and physical pleasures can be looked upon as a leading negative trait. Likewise their vulnerability to luxuriousness and extravagance are deemed to be their major negative features. 

With their creative ingenuity, they excel in realms of performing arts and as such can curve a niche in careers based on singing, dancing, acting and painting. They also make excellent administrators, businessman and ingenuous surgeons and adjudicators. 

Revathi nakshatra symbolic of a female elephant is instinctively compatible with Bharani Nakshatra. Even Hasta, Svati, Sravan and Purvaashada are compatible with Bharani nakshatra; It is incompatible with Chitra, Dhanistha, Purvavadrapada and Bishakha nakshatra.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Did You Know?

Astrologically, the Moon governs our Mind and Emotions. We experience the influence of the Moon every moment of the day on earth. All water bodies like; oceans, lakes, ponds, and even the water in our body is governed by Moon. Imagine the mind as a lake; when it is clear and still, you can see deeply, your intuitive powers are at their strongest and you can use this mind-state to resolve issues with utmost clarity.

Ashwini Nakshatra

Ashwini Nakshatra, which finds its location in the constellation known as 'Aries', is characterized by a couple of shining stars.
Signifying commencement or beginning, the constellation featuring Ashwini is symbolic of a horse's head. Etymologically implying birth from a female horse, the symbolic significance of horse with regard to Ashwini nakshatra or birth star lies in its power, strength, vitality, courage and ability at swift action. With 'ketu' or south lunar phase being its lord, Ashwini Nakshatra reflects the dynamism of its planetary lord 'ketu'.
Dynamism, initiative and action are the general characteristics of Ashwini Nakshatra. Marked by an element of swift spontaneity, natives guided by Ashwini generally prefer action and results to long drawn analysis and inaction. Ashwini Nakshatra physical appearance include short stature, youthfulness and liveliness. In their behavioral characteristics they waste little or no time in translating thoughts into constructive action. ypical Ashwini Nakshatra behavioral characteristics exhibit a trademark innocence, sportsmanship and childlike inclinations. Apart from being lavish in their style of life, they are also lavish in the show of courage and chivalry. They are daringly courageous in the pursuit of life's challenging missions.
However with their intrinsic bent towards dynamism and fast paced action, they are prone to giving into the negative traits of rash impulsiveness. With their tendency towards exercising little or no caution they are more susceptible to unnecessary risks and blunders. Similarly their lack of contemplation and thoughtful analysis may create ways for snares of danger and uncalled for troubles. With their immensely vibrant nature, natives of this sign are less liable to long term endurance and wisdom. Revengefulness and stubbornness are the other negative traits of people born under the birth star of Ashwini.

With their zeal for renovation and courage, they excel in careers involving heroic exploits. Career options including military or armed forces, law enforcements and athleticism are their favoured avenues.

'Hasttham' and 'Swathi' are incompatible to Ashwini nakshatra. On the other hand, natives born under Ashwini Nakshatra are most compatible to natives born under 'Shatabishak' nakshatra

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Janma Nakshatra or Birth star

Zodiac can be divided into twelve houses, with further subdivision of the same into twenty seven nakshatras or star constellation.
Just as an individual takes birth under different rasis or zodiac signs governing the twelve houses, similarly the celestial presence of the twenty seven 'nakshatras' or birth star governs our birth. Lunar placement in natal or birth chart determines the birth star governing an individual.

Since the constellation or nakshatra where moon finds its presence is known as the Janma Nakshatra and as moon influences the mental aspects of the native, nakshatra of the moon thus casts its indelible influence on moon. If one is born under Mars's nakshatra, it is likely to influence the aspects governed by Mars such as marriage and younger siblings. With each nakshatra having a planetary lord, the placement of the same (planetary lord) determines the initial dasa or 'phase' in the horoscope of a native. Nakshatra lords also play an important role in determining the essential quality of a person besides helping to assess the focal points of his energy and ambition.

Nakshatra Names and Their Meanings

According to Vedic astrology, there are twenty seven nakshatras or birth stars inhabiting each of the twenty seven segments of the elliptical zodiac. The names of Nakshatras along with their meanings is given below.
  1. Ashwini - Horse-like-woman
  2. Bharani - Bearer-woman
  3. Krittika - Cutting woman
  4. Rohini - Red woman
  5. Mrigashirsha - Head of a deer
  6. Ardra - Moist One
  7. Punarvasu - Return of the Light
  8. Pushya - Nourishing
  9. Ashlesha - The embracer
  10. Magha - The great one
  11. Purva Phalguni - Former reddish one
  12. Uttara Phalguni - Latter reddish one
  13. Hasta - The hand
  14. Chitra - The bright one
  15. Swati - Sword or Independence
  16. Vishaka - Fork shaped(having branches)
  17. Anuradha - Disciple of divine spark
  18. Jyeshta - The eldest
  19. Moola - The root
  20. Purva Ashadha - Early Victory or The Undefeated
  21. Uttara Ashada - Latter Victory or latter Undefeated
  22. Shravana - Hearing
  23. Dhanistha - The richest one
  24. Shatabhisaa - Hundred healers
  25. Purva Bhadrapada - Former happy feet
  26. Uttara Bhadrapada - Latter happy feet
  27. Revati - The wealthy

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