Hasta Nakshatra

Hasta (lord Moon) means a 'Closed Hand' (or) 'Fist' gives the ability to achieve goals in a complete and immediate manner. It spreads from 10° to 23°20' in Virgo.

Shape: 5 prominent easily visible stars known as 'Corvi' known as α-Corvi (Alchiba), ß-Corvi, γ-Corvi (Glenah), Delta-Corvi (Algorab) and Epsilon-Corvi.

Symbol: The Top of Hand

Deity: Savitar  (Creative form of Sun God)

Body-parts: Hands

Gotra (Celestial lineage): sage Pulahu (Connector of Space)

Nature: This star relates to both Mind-games and Physical Sports. Persons born in this are famous, religious, respects brahmins, clever, learned and wealthy. They know how to win over the other party. They carry out responsibilities assigned to them with sincere efforts. 

When Hasta rises on the Ascendant, it produces highly flexible, small eyes, roundish face. They have mischievous smiles and like to squint a lot.

Quarters (Padas):

1st Pada: Abundant energy, Fond of Domestic Animals, Short-tempered, Do not speak truth. Military and Surgicals skills are enhanced here.

2nd Pada: Down to Earth, Practical, Honesty, Morality, likes Dance, Good-natured.

3rd Pada: Merchant, Trader, most Dexterous, Health issues, Clever among others.

4th Pada: Family sentiment, Good status.

Professions: Artisans, Manual labourers, Fairy-tale writers, Gymnasts, Toy makers, Publishers, Carpenters, Stage Magicians, Pick-pocketers, Casino dealers, Typists, Textile industries, Pottery & Ceramic industry, Sales field, Comedians, News-readers, Martial artists.

Places: Agriculture fields, Home gardens, Market place, Stock exchange, Betting shops, Casinos.

Mantra: 'Om Jham & Om Nyam' (recite 108 times when Moon transit in this star)

Sexual Animal: Buffalo

Uttaraphalguni Nakshatra

Uttaraphalguni (lord Sun) means ' the later reddish one (or) later fig tree' indicates both the need for union and for organizing the resources gained through it. It spreads from 26°40' in Leo to 10° in Virgo.

Shape: 2 contrasting stars known as " ß-Leonis & 93-Leonis (Dena Bola) ".

Symbol: Back Legs of Marriage Bed

Deity: Aryaman (God of Happiness)

Body-parts: Lips, Sex-organs & Left-hand.

Gotra (Celestial lineage): sage Pulasthya (having smooth hair)

Nature: Persons born in this are charitable, kind-hearted, straight-forward, very ambitious, likes to lead a princely life, fitful temper, observes family traditions, sinless.

* Uttaraphalguni is best for laying foundations, favorable for sexual activity, marriage, wearing new cloth and jewellery.

Quarters (Padas):

1st pada: Strong Ethical nature, Pleasing talk, Courageous, Rich.

2nd Pada: Unsteady Mind, Organizational ability, Practical, Hard-working nature.

3rd Pada: Philanthropic side, Likes Animals, Faithful, Knowledgeable, Service tends to work in Robin-hood fashion.

4th Pada: Chance of loosing parents in younger age, Intellectual abilities are always utilized for seeing the bigger picture, ungrateful to others, commit sins.

Professions: Creative Artists, Musicians, Leaders of all types, Mafia Dons, Astrologers, Marriage Counselors, Bankers, Personal Advisors, Patriots.

Places: Forests, Gardens, Estates, Public buildings, Stadiums, Entertainment halls, Residences, Palaces, Towers, Large function halls, Assemblies, United Nation buildings, Libraries.

Mantras: 'Om Chham & Om Jam' (recite 108 times when Moon transit in this star)

Sexual Animal: Cow

Poorvaphalguni Nakshatra

Poorvaphalguni (lord Venus) also called 'Bhagadaivata star' means " the former reddish one (or) little fig tree " spreads from 13°20' to 26°40' in Leo. It denoted the call of creation. It is the birth star of Brihaspati. Good Luck and Fortune relates to this star.

Shape: Two bright stars in the shape of back legs of cot called ' Delta-Leonis and Theta-Leonis'.

Symbol: Front Legs of Marriage Bed

Deity: Bhaga (God of Contracts & Unions)

Body-parts: Sex-organs, Lips and Right-hand.

Gotra (Celestial lineage): sage Atri (One who Consumes)

Nature: These have pleasing manners, attracts others, short-temper, reddish eyes, hands instruments well, amorous, inclination for participation in politics, sometimes harsh in speech, straight-forwardness, learned and wealthy. Comfort is keyword.

* Poorvaphalguni star is not good for begin new activities and also not for healing (or) curing diseases.

Quarters (Padas):

1st Pada: Dignity & Regality, Courageous, Lazy.

2nd Pada: most Sober & Hard-working, Botanist, Clean and Unfortunate.

3rd Pada: Traveller, Amiable temperament, Over-sexed.

4th Pada: Unnecessary Strife and Complexity, Mark on Body, Sad appearance, Sinful.

Professions: Animal trainers, Government officials, Diplomats, Photographers, Art-gallery Managers, Singers, Musicians, Physiotherapists, Sexologists, Secretarial jobs.

Places: Hot tropical landscapes, Beaches, Flower gardens.

Mantras: 'Om Cham' (recite 108 times when Moon transit in this star)

Sexual Animal: Rat

Magha Nakshatra

Magha (ruler Ketu) is derived from Maghaban means ' Mighty, Beneficent, the Great, Magnificent' is the cause of brightness and light. This star also stands for Noble impulses and Incentives. It shows that we are coming to the end of  a cycle. It spreads from 0° to 13°20' in Leo.

Shape: Brightest and largest among stars. Sickle-shaped group in the form of Throne (Symbol) known as Leonis (Eta, Zeta, Mu, Epsilon, Lambda, Kappa).

Deity: Ancestors (Pitru Devas) Body-parts: Nose, Lips and Chin.  

  

Body-parts: Nose, Lips & Chin.

Gotra (Celestial lineage): sage Angirasa (Fiery One)

Nature: People born in this have prominent big nose, reserved nature, friendly to all, likes to travel, often failures if they undertake independent business, very patient in dealing issues, law-abiding, god-fearing, magnetic appearance, charitable disposition, fond of pilgrimages, etc.

* Magha is not favorable for Lending Money and Exploration.

Quarters (Padas):

1st Pada: Self-assertion, Leadership, Courage , Idealism.

2nd Pada: Ambitious, dutiful. Planets placed here bring favors from superiors.

3rd Pada: Literary pursuits, Quest for Knowledge.

4th Pada: Love of Ritual, Ceremonies, Ancestor worship, Family Pride.

Professions: Administrators, Royalty, Lawyers, Judges, Advocates, Historians, Orators, Librarians, Professions relating to Museums of all types, Dramatists, Black Magicians, Exorcists, Astrologers, Dealers in Antiques of all types, Genetic engineering experts, Archaeologists.

Places: Deserts, Forests, Libraries, Government offices, National Monuments, Ceremonial grounds.

Mantras: 'Om Gham & Om Ngam' (recite 108 times when Moon transit in Magha star)

Sexual Animal: Rat.

Ashlesha Nakshatra

Ashlesha (ruler Mercury) means "Coiling, Clinging, Embracing". It spreads from 16°40' to 30° in Cancer. It is the birth star of Ketu. 

Shape: represent in the night sky by a ring of stars in the constellation of Hydra (Epsilon, Delta, mu & Rho, Sigma & Zeta). 

Body-parts: Elbows, Knuckles, Knee caps, Nails & Ears.

Deity: Serpents

Gotra (Celestial lineage): sage Vashishta (Possessor of Wealth)

Nature: Persons born in this star are Wanderer by birth. They posses Chameleon like quality , Deceptive & Suspicious character. Their disease resistant capacity is limited. They tend to put on weight in the middle age. These are good listeners, also helpful to mankind.

*Paranoid Schizophrenia is a disease whose roots lie in Ashlesha. This star is good for killing and plot against enemies.

Quarters (Padas):

1st Pada: Most Hard-work, lot to do with Enemity, Diseases, Moron.

2nd Pada: dealing with People, highly Ambitious.

3rd Pada: Secrecy is keyword of his life. Plotting.

4th Pada: all kinds of Illusion.

Professions: dealing with Poisons, Petroleum industry, Cigarette industry, Legal & Illegal Drug dealers, Thieves, Snake charmers, Lawyers, Pawn-brokers, Physical Yoga teachers, Tantrics.

Places: where Snakes & Reptiles dwell, Detective institutions, Hospitals, Illegal prostitutions.

Mantras: 'Om Kham' & 'Om Gam' (recite 108 times when Moon transit in Ashlesha star)

Sexual Animal: Cat