Ashvini is considered to be the first Nakshatra or Constellation among the 27 Nakshatras which are considered for making astrological calculations based on Vedic Jyotish. The symbol of this Nakshatra is taken as a horse’s head in Vedic Jyotish which conveys many things about the nature of this nakshatra.
Starting with its symbol, Ashvini is considered to be a quick nakshatra as horses are among the quickest of the creatures. It also indicates the starting of a journey or the beginning of new things and events and in fact this nakshatra is the quickest to be involved in the beginning of new things and events and that is probably why it has been taken as the first nakshatra. Natives under the strong influence of this nakshatra are very quick at starting new things which can make them pioneer in many professional spheres. Such natives don’t like to waste any time beating around the bush and they are usually very straight forward with their approach and most of the times they speak out whatever they think in a very straight forward manner which sometimes may not sound very pleasant to the listener and therefore they can sometime be considered as harsh or rude but they hardly care about it and continue with their attitude.
The males born in the Ashwini Nakshatra will almost always have a handsome face, and bright and big eyes. His forehead will be broad and his nose will tend to be on the bigger side. He will be grateful to those who love him, and will go to any extents to do anything for them. He is the best friend you can have when you need one desperately. He remains patient even during times of great danger. However, it will be a tough task to control him when he goes haywire. He can give you the best guidance, but he is fearful of criticism to the point of being paranoid — he feels people may be plotting dirty things against him.
The female native of the Ashwini Nakshatra has the skill of attracting anyone with her sweet words. She is extremely patient. Though she is pure-hearted, she tends to be over-sexed and wishes to indulge in the act all the time. Even though she may lead a modern life, she follows the traditional way of life and respects all elders.
Interests and Careers:
- physicians, healing, hospitals, involvement in chemistry, pharmacology, or drugs
- psychology, therapy
- mysticism
- Physically courageous acts and positions, like military service, police and law enforcement, and athletics
- criminal courts
- Metals and heavy machinery, factories, copper and steel manufacturing and mining
- Mechanical engineering
- merchants, sales
- music
- Horses, horse training, jockeying, horse racing and tracks, stables, horseback duties (especially law enforcement on horseback)
- Involvement in transportation, depots
Health Factors:
Ashvini rules over the knees and the upper part of the feet.
Ashvini can be/is often responsible for head injuries and headaches, as well as diseases like mental illness, smallpox, and malaria.
Ashvini, however, has powerful potential for improvement of personal health, so healing meditations and taking special herbs and elixirs should be performed on this day if necessary. The power of the Ashvini Kumaras offers Ashvini natives a great healing touch and regenerative potential. If other indications agree, one may be quick to heal, recover from, or withstand health problems, no matter the cause.
Location – 0.00 Aries to 13.20 Aries
Ruler – Ketu
Symbol – Horse’s head
Deity – Ashwini Kumar
Varna – Merchant
Alphabets – Chu, Che, Cho, La
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