Author: Adiveda
Swati Nakshatra: The Star of Independence, Wind and Adaptive Intelligence
Swati is the star of the wind. It sits in Tula (Libra), it’s ruled by Rahu, and its deity is Vayu, the wind god. Its symbol is a young shoot bending in the breeze (some say coral). The theme is…
Chitra Nakshatra: The Star of Divine Architecture and Brilliant Manifestation
Chitra is the star of the divine craftsman. It bridges Kanya (Virgo) and Tula (Libra), it’s ruled by Mangal (Mars), and its deity is Tvashtar (Vishwakarma), the celestial architect who built the…
Hasta Nakshatra: The Star of Skilled Hands and Divine Craftsmanship
Hasta is the star of skilled hands. It sits in Kanya (Virgo), it’s ruled by Chandra (the Moon), and its deity is Savitar, a form of the Sun god who grants creative power and blessings. Its symbol is…
Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra: The Star of Patronage, Service and Social Contracts
Uttara Phalguni is the star of patronage and partnership. It bridges Simha (Leo) and Kanya (Virgo), it’s ruled by Surya (the Sun), and its deity is Aryaman, god of contracts, friendship and noble…
Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: The Star of Creative Pleasure and Marital Bliss
Purva Phalguni is the star of pleasure and play. It sits in Simha (Leo), it’s ruled by Shukra (Venus), and its deity is Bhaga, god of delight, fortune and marital happiness. Its symbol is the front…
Magha Nakshatra: The Royal Star of Ancestors and Authority
Magha is the throne. It sits at the start of Simha (Leo), it’s ruled by Ketu, and its deity is the Pitris — the ancestors. Its symbol is a royal throne or palanquin. The theme is power, lineage and…
Ashlesha Nakshatra: The Serpent Star of Kundalini and Transformation
Ashlesha is the serpent star, and it’s one of the most intense in the zodiac. It sits in Karka (Cancer), it’s ruled by Budha (Mercury), and its deity is the Nagas — the divine serpents. Its symbol is…
Pushya Nakshatra: The Most Auspicious Star in Vedic Astrology
Pushya is widely called the most auspicious nakshatra of them all. It sits in Karka (Cancer), it’s ruled by Shani (Saturn), and its deity is Brihaspati, guru of the gods. Its symbol is a cow’s udder…
Punarvasu Nakshatra: The Star of Renewal and Boundless Hope
Punarvasu is the star of the second chance. It bridges Mithuna (Gemini) and Karka (Cancer), it’s ruled by Guru (Jupiter), and its deity is Aditi, the great mother goddess of boundless space. Its…
Ardra Nakshatra: The Star of Storms, Destruction, and Renewal
Ardra is the storm. It sits in Mithuna (Gemini), it’s ruled by Rahu, and its deity is Rudra, the howling storm-form of Shiva. Its symbol is a teardrop — or a diamond, or a human head, depending on…