In vedic astrology there are 27 or 28 Nakshatras in which Moon moves every day. These are the fixed stars, these nakshatra are very important in vedic astrology. They show the deep inner nature and psychology of the human being. The nakshatra originally means connecting with the cosmic powers and extending our human mind to the cosmic mind. Planets reside in nakshatra show our stored past karma and according to that our life destined.
Rahu rule three nakshatras and their influence can be felt if planets are placed within these nakshatras. Rahu act on subconscious mind, and always move retrograde therefore it always reflect back in mind which are especially related with our inner conflicts with ourselves. .
Rahu rule three nakshatras and their influence can be felt if planets are placed within these nakshatras. Rahu act on subconscious mind, and always move retrograde therefore it always reflect back in mind which are especially related with our inner conflicts with ourselves. .
Rahu (North Node) Nakshatras
Ardra nakshatra is Ruled by Rahu (North Node)
Range: 6 ° 40' Gemini - 20 ° 00' Gemini.
Ruling planet: Rahu.
Deity: Rudra, lord of storms.
Symbol: A Human head, teardrop.
Gana (nature): manushya (human)
Animal symbol: female dog.
Sounds: koo, Ghaa, jna, cha. .
Direction: West.
Primary motivation: kama (to fulfil own desire).
Ardra nakshatra comes under in the domain of planet Mercury and ruled by Rahu. Ardra means ‘’green’’,’’ fresh’’, and ‘’the moist one’’. People born in ardra nakshatra are very intelligent and shows great ambition in life . Mercury indicates the intellectual and Rahu amplify the intelligence. Because Rahu works on the level of our subconscious mind, it shows that there is a conflict in natives life and he is looking for the answers about life. This can be through knowledge, communication or the occult knowledge. Ardra’s presiding deity, is Rudra (shiva), the God of Destruction. His goal is to destroy ignorance, so he directs our consciousness towards knowledge and finding the answers in difficult times of life. Any planet sitting ardra nakshatra create some problem but at the end person become mature after suffering.
If Mercury placed in in Ardra give great strength to mind and powerful intellect. Jupiter in Ardra gives intellectual wisdom, but the position may create relationship problems for women because Jupiter represent husband for women in birth chart women. Venus in Ardra is inclined to be short term and have many relationships.
Ardra nakshatra Pada 1: falls in Sagittarius namasa, ruled by Jupiter, it relate to expiratory and curious side of the nakshatra.
Ardra nakshatra Pada 2: falls in Capricorn namasa, ruled by Saturn, it relate to materialistic pursuit side of life.
Ardra nakshatra Pada 3: falls in Aquarius namasa, ruled by Saturn, it relate to electrical,scientific, and research oriented side of nakshatra.
Ardra nakshatra Pada 4: falls in Pisces namasa, ruled by Jupiter, it relate to sensitive and compassionate side of the nakshatra.
Swati nakshatra is ruled by Rahu (North Node)
Range: 6 ° 40' Libra - 20 ° 00' Libra)
Ruling planet: Rahu.
Deity: Vayu, the demigod of wind, Goddess Saraswati.
Symbol: Coral
Gana (nature): Deva (God).
Animal symbol: Male buffalo.
Sounds: Ru, ray, raa, tha.
Direction: North
Primary motivation: Artha (Material prosperity).
Swati nakshatra Comes under the domain of planet Venus and ruled by Rahu. People born in swati nakshatra is mainly shows the materialistic pursuit in life . Venus show materialistic life and Rahu amplified all the luxury and materialism. Swati’s presiding deity is Vayu the God of wind (Lord Hanuman). People born in this nakshatra very loyal,intelligent, fair and have ability to serve, they have very balanced personality. Many rich people born in this nakshatra but after attaining wealth and comfort the person is not satisfied from life. They just tired being pursuing materialistic pleasure. At the end of life they want balanced in their life between materialism and spirituality.
Venus and Rahu are friends, Rahu amplified Venus stuff it bring enormous amount of materialistic luxury but they need to watch out over relationship issues. Business. Jupiter will not function well here because it is in its enemy sign and nakshatra. It will create materialistic unhappiness in married life and tends to give spiritual life. If Mercury placed in Swati nakshatra is good position, the person is charming, great communicator and good at business. Saturn is exalted in swati nakshatra, Saturn is the planet of low class people. Those people have Saturn in swati nakshatra they can become good businessman because here Saturn know how to approach every level of people. Saturn in swati nakshatra is very humble, balanced and fair to everyone.
Swati nakshatra Pada 1: falls in Sagittarius namasa, ruled by Jupiter, it relate to eager and open minded nature side of the nakshatra.
Swati nakshatra Pada 2: falls in Capricorn namasa, ruled by Saturn, it relate to stability and material growth side of the nakshatra.
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Swati nakshatra Pada 3: falls in Aquarius namasa, ruled by Saturn, it relate to intellectual and cooperative side of the nakshatra.
Swati nakshatra Pada 4: falls in pieces namasa, ruled by Jupiter, it relate to most flexible and adaptable side of the nakshatra.
Shatabhisha Nakshatra is ruled by Rahu (North Node)
Range: 6 ° 40' Aquarius - 20 ° 00' Aquarius.
Ruling planet: Rahu.
Deity: Varuna, God of the waters.
Symbol: An empty circle, a hundred physician, 100 flowers or 100 demons.
Gana (nature): rakshasa (demon).
Animal symbol: female horse or mare.
Sounds: go, saa, see, soo.
Direction: south.
Primary motivation: kama (to attain worldly ambition).
Shatabhisha Nakshatra comes under the domain of Saturn and rule by Rahu. These two planet are malefic in nature it makes difficult combination. Shatabhisha means ‘’The hundred physician’’. Those people born in satabhisha nakshatra having some suffering through emotionally and physically. As its name suggest hundred physician means the person suffer some health or emotional turmoil in life that no doctor able to cure it ultimately the person itself gain so much of knowledge about medicine that they themselves able to cure itself their problems. Both Rahu and Saturn are concerned with changing the purpose of our life to give us the final answers, and Rahu does this on an internal level while Saturn works on the external level. Fear, anxiety, Restrictions and obstacles ultimately transformed the person. The presiding deity, Varuna, bestows knowledge and wisdom on the person and show the real purpose of life. It guide to the soul and why we are here and leads to a new approach to life.
Planets in satabhisha shows some difficulty in life. If Moon places in satabhisha nakshatra it shows the person have some unpleasant experience in childhood. If Venus is placed here the person is very unconventional and unorthodox. Jupiter in shatabhisha nakshatra is very scientific in nature and have very unusual behavior.
Shatabhisha Nakshatra Pada 1: falls in Sagittarius namasa, ruled by Jupiter, this relate to the philanthropic side of the nakshatra.
Shatabhisha Nakshatra Pada 2: falls in Capricorn namasa, ruled by Saturn, this relate to the more practical and organisational side of the nakshatra.
Shatabhisha Nakshatra Pada 3: falls in Aquarius namasa, ruled by Saturn, this relate to the visionary, futuristic and philosophical side of the nakshatra.
Shatabhisha Nakshatra Pada 4: falls in pieces namasa, ruled by Jupiter, this pada relate to the hallucinatory, expansive and illusionary side of the nakshatra. It can give great powers of healing and compassion
Rahu (North Node) stone is Gomed / Hessonite. It is cold stone, wearing this stone in silver makes Rahu or mind calm down.
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