Nakshatra or Stars in Astrology

What is Nakshatra?

Nakshatra or Constellation is a combination of two words – Naks meaning sky and Shetra meaning region or an area. A Nakshatra is a region or area of the sky. They are divisions of 13 degrees 20 minutes each starting from zero Aries and ending at 30 degree Pisces. Together they comprise of 360 degrees. They are sub divisions of the zodiac signs and are further sub-divided into 4 Padas or quarters each. Each Pada has a span of 3 degrees 20 minutes. Each sign or rashi contains 9 padas. Just as the Sun rules the zodiac signs, the Nakshatras are ruled by the moon. The moon resides in each Nakshatra for one day as it moves approximately 13 degrees 20 minutes in that period. The Nakshatras are classified under three main groups- Deva (divine), Manusha (Human), Rakshasa (Demonic). They are further divided on the basis of gender and ruling deity and gunas. The presence of the planets and deities in these Nakshatras determine the true nature of an individual. These Nakshatras are read by astrologers to find out auspicious dates for cultural or religion related events. The Nakshatra in which the moon is present at the time of our birth is called the Janma Naksahtra. Readings are done keeping on the basis of that.

NAKSHATRAPLANETPURPOSEANIMALDEITY
1. Ashwini – Twin HorsesKetuDharmaHorseKumar
2. Bharani – Bearer-womanVenusArthElephantYama
3. Krittika – Cutting womanSunKaamGoatAgni
4. Rohini – Red womanMoonMokshaSerpentBrahma
5. Mrigasira – Head of a deerMarsMokshaSerpentSoma
6. Ardra – Moist OneRanuKaamDogRudra
7. Punarvasu – Return of the LightJupiterArthCatAditi
8. Pushya – NourishingSaturnDharmaGoatBrihaspati
9. Ashlesha – The embracerMercuryDharmaCatAhi
10. Magha – The great oneKetuArthaRatPitragana
11. Purva Phalguni – Former reddish oneVenusKaamRatBhagya
12. Uttara Phalguni – Latter reddish oneSunMokshaCowSurya
13. Hasta – The handMoonMokshaBuffaloSavita
14. Chitra – The bright oneMarsKaamTigerVishwakarma
15. Swati – Sword or IndependenceRanuArthBuffaloPawan
16. Vishakha – Fork shaped(having branches)JupiterDharmaTigerSatragni
17. Anuradha – Disciple of divine sparkSaturnDharmaTigerMitra
18. Jyestha – The eldestMercuryArthDeerIndra
19. Moola – The RootKetuKaamDogNiriti
20. Purva Ashadha – The UndefeatedVenusMokshaMonkeyToya
21. Uttara Ashadha – latter UndefeatedSunMokshaMongooseVishwadeva
22. Sravana – HearingMoonArthMonkeyHari
23. Dhanishta – The richest oneMarsDharmaLionVasu
24. Shatabhisha – Hundred healersRanuDharmaHorseVaruna
25. Purva Bhadrapada – Former happy feetJupiterArthLionAjapada
26. Uttara Bhadrapada – Latter happy feetSaturnKaamCowAbhihbadhnu
27. Revati – The wealthyMercuryMokshaElephantPushan

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27 Nakshatras

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ASHWINI

Symbol- Horse head
Ruling planet- Ketu
Gender- Male
Gana- Deva
Guna- Rajas/rajas/rajas
Presiding Deity- Ashwini Kumaras, the horse headed twins
Animal- Male Horse
Indian Zodiac- 0° – 13°20′ Mesha
It’s considered ‘The star of Transport’. Under the influence of this star the people tend to be adventurous and full of energy. They are always ready to try new things and take risks. They cannot remain still and are impatient and restless. They like movement, doing something all the time. They can be irresponsible in what they do and behave in an immature manner. This star controls all form pf transports.

BHARANI

Symbol- Yoni
Ruling planet- Venus
Gender- Female
Gana- Manusha
Guna- rajas/rajas/tamas
Presiding Deity- Yama
Animal- Elephant
Indian Zodiac- 13° 20′ – 26°40′ Mesha
It’s considered ‘the star of restraint’. Under the influence of this star the people go through various struggles for personal growth and transformation. They tend to be jealous of others and have self-doubt. They are honest and disciplined people and give more importance to their own opinions.

KRITTIKA

Symbol- Knife or razor
Ruling planet- Sun
Gender- Female
Gana- Rakshasa
Guna- rajas/rajas/sattva
Presiding Deity- Agni
Animal- Female Sheep
Indian Zodiac- 26°40′ Mesha – 10° Vrishabha
It’s considered ‘the star of fire’. Under its influence the people are ambitious. They are passionate and determined towards everything that they do. They tend to be successful. They are faced with various ups and downs in life. They make great protectors and take good care of those close to them.

ROHINI

Symbol- Ox cart or chariot
Ruling planet- Moon
Gender- Female
Gana- Manusha
Guna- rajas/tamas/rajas
Presiding Deity- Prajapati
Animal- Cobra
Indian Zodiac- 10° – 23°20′ Vrishabha
It’s considered ‘the star of ascent’. Under its influence the people are beautiful, charming and have a certain standard. They like material things and possessions and have a high standard of living. They are critical of others and tend to look down on people. They are talented and creative people.

MRIGASHIRA

Symbol- Deer’s head
Ruling planet- Mars
Gender- Female
Gana- Neuter Deva
Guna- rajas/tamas/tamas
Presiding Deity- Soma
Animal- Female Serpent
Indian Zodiac- 23° 20′ Vrishabha – 6° 40′ Mithuna
It’s considered ‘the star of searching’. Under its influence the people tend to be travellers. They are always looking for new things and knowledge. They like collecting and increasing their possession. They are very intelligent and are good at uncovering things. They travel a lot in order to make more sense of their life.

ARDRA

Symbol- Tear drop
Ruling planet- Rahu
Gender- Female
Gana- Manusha
Guna- rajas/tamas/sattva
Presiding Deity- Rudra
Animal- Female dog
Indian Zodiac- 6° 40′ – 20° Mithuna
The symbol suggests grief. Under its influence the people tend to be destructive. They grow through the destruction. They are good at overcoming and using bad things to their benefit. They tend to be emotionally distant when it comes to others and are cold and stern. They are constantly suffering and overcoming obstacles which leads to their inner growth.

PUNARVASU

Symbol- Quiver of arrows
Ruling planet- Jupiter
Gender- Male
Gana- Deva
Guna- rajas/sattva/rajas
Presiding Deity- Aditi
Animal- Female cat
Indian Zodiac- 20° Mithuna – 3°20′ Karka
It’s considered ‘the star of renewal’. Under its influence the people are good at overcoming bad situations. They have a positive outlook on life and are inspirational and kind. They have a forgiving nature and are liked by everyone. They like travelling and are content with what they have.

PUSHYA

Symbol- Wheel
Ruling planet- Saturn
Gender- Male
Gana- Deva
Guna- rajas/sattva/tamas
Presiding Deity- Brihaspati
Animal- Ram
Indian Zodiac- 3°20′ -16°40′ Karka
Under its influence the people tend to be very religious and give high importance to their beliefs and laws. They believe that they are always right and tend to be arrogant towards people who disagree with them. They are kind and helpful towards people in need and are good at sharing.

ASHLESHA

Symbol- Coiled Serpant
Ruling planet- Mercury
Gender- Female
Gana- Rakshasa
Guna- rajas/sattva/sattva
Presiding Deity- Nagas
Animal- male cat
Indian Zodiac- 16°40′ – 30° Karka
It’s considered as ‘the clinging star’. Under its influence the people tend to be wise and intelligent. But they often use their wisdom for dark deeds. They tend to be cunning and liars. Eventually they suffer the consequences of what they do which leads to their growth. They don’t like getting humiliated or criticised.

MAGHA

Symbol- Royal throne
Ruling planet- Ketu
Gender- Female
Gana- Rakshasa
Guna- tamas/rajas/rajas
Presiding Deity- Pitris
Animal- male rat
Indian Zodiac- 0° – 13°20′ Simha
Under its influence the people tend be great leaders and good at taking charge. They like power and wealth and work for attaining these things. They have this need for recognition. They are loyal towards the people they care. They have a high self-opinion and sometimes tend to be arrogant towards others.

PURVA PHALGUNI

Symbol- Hammock, front legs of bed
Ruling planet- Venus
Gender- Female
Gana- Manusha
Guna- tamas/rajas/tamas
Presiding Deity- Bhaga
Animal- Female rat
Indian Zodiac- 13°20′ – 26°40′ Simha
Under its influence the people tend to be very carefree and relaxed. They like enjoying. They are good at communicating and are very social. They are loyal and kind towards the people they love and have long lasting relationships. They are often very lazy but they are talented and very creative.

UTTARA PHALGUNI

Symbol- Hammock, four legs of bed
Ruling planet- Sun
Gender- Female
Gana- Manusha
Guna- tamas/rajas/sattva
Presiding Deity- Aryaman
Animal- Bull
Indian Zodiac- 26°40′ Simha- 10° Kanya
It’s called ‘the star of Patronage. Under its influence the people are good natured and loving creatures. They like making friends. They are at their best when in a relationship. They are kind and helpful towards everyone. They do not do well alone and tend to be insecure. But when in a relationship they tend to be dependent and caring.

HASTA

Symbol- Hand or fist
Ruling planet- Moon
Gender- Male
Gana- Deva
Guna- tamas/tamas/rajas
Presiding Deity- Surya
Animal- female buffalo
Indian Zodiac- 10° – 23°20′ Kanya
Under its influence the people tend to be good with their hands. They make good healers and artists. They are very intelligent and talented people. They are good at grasping things quickly. It’s hard for them to let go of things and feelings. They like the profession were they’re able to help others with their skills.

CHITRA

Symbol- Pearl, gem
Ruling planet- Mars
Gender- Female
Gana- Rakshasa
Guna- tamas/tamas/tamas
Presiding Deity- Vishwakarma
Animal- female tiger
Indian Zodiac- 23°20′ Kanya – 6°40′ Tula
It’s called ‘the star of opportunity’. Under its influence the people are charming and beautiful. They are good at expressing themselves. They communicative very well with others. They are very artistic and have a good imagination. They are good at creating new things and make great artists.

SWATI

Symbol- Sword, coral
Ruling planet- Rahu
Gender- Female
Gana- Deva
Guna- tamas/tamas/sattva
Presiding Deity- Vaya
Animal- male buffalo
Indian Zodiac- 6°40′ – 20° Tula
Under its influence the people tend to be good at communicating and expressing their thoughts and ideas. They make great artists. They are curious and are always ready to learn new things. They are intuitive and have great instincts. They can sometimes be shallow and egoistic.

VISHAKA

Symbol- Decorated archway, potter’s wheel
Ruling planet- Jupiter
Gender- Female
Gana- Rakshasa
Guna- tamas/sattva/rajas
Presiding Deity- Indragni
Animal- male tiger
Indian Zodiac- 20° Tula – 3°20′ Vrishchika
It’s called ‘the star of Purpose’. Under its influence the people have set goals and ambitions. They work hard and are determined and very focused. They like competitions and never back down easily. They can get jealous of others very easily and often get angry when things don’t go their way.

ANURADA

Symbol- Triumphal archway, lotus
Ruling planet- Saturn
Gender- Male
Gana- Deva
Guna- tamas/sattva/tamas
Presiding Deity- Mitra
Animal- female deer or rabbit
Indian Zodiac- 3°20′ – 16°40′ Vrishchika
Under it influence the people make very good leaders. They are very organized about whatever they do. They are good at balancing their work and relationship. They are good at cooperation and adjusting whether it be in a relationship or in group work. They are good at sharing and make great friends.

JYESHTA

Symbol- Umbrella, earring
Ruling planet- Mercury
Gender- Female
Gana- Rakshasa
Guna- tamas/sattva/sattva
Presiding Deity- Indra
Animal- Male deer or rabbit
Indian Zodiac- 16°40′ – 30° Vrishchika
Under its influence the people are wise and intelligent. They tend to be experienced and are good at dealing with power and wealth. They are protective towards theirs family members and are usually the leaders of their house. They face a lot of hardships in life. They are not very social and have few trusting friends.

MULA

Symbol- Bunch of roots tied together
Ruling planet- Ketu
Gender- Female
Gana- Neuter Rakshasa
Guna- sattva/rajas/rajas
Presiding Deity- Nirriti
Animal- Male dog
Indian Zodiac- 0° – 13°20′ Dhanus
It’s called ‘the root star’. Under its influence the people are good investigators and good at uncovering secrets. They face various ups and downs in life which gives them a sense of pain and loss. They tend to have a resenting nature and always blame others for their situations.

PURVA ASHADHA

Symbol- Elephant tusk, fan, basket
Ruling planet- Venus
Gender- Male
Gana- Manusha
Guna- sattva/rajas/tamas
Presiding Deity- Apas
Animal- Male monkey
Indian Zodiac- 13°20′ – 26°40′ Dhanus
It’s called ‘the invincible star’. Under its influence the people are independent and strong. They are always trying to improve their situation by increasing their status. They are good at manipulating and influencing others and have great communication skills. They have anger issues and are often aggressive.

UTTARA ASHADHA

Symbol- Elephant tusk, small cot, planks of bed
Ruling planet- Sun
Gender- Female
Gana- Manusha
Guna- sattva/rajas/sattva
Presiding Deity- Vishwadevas
Animal- Male mongoose
Indian Zodiac- 26°40′ Dhanus – 10° Makara
It’s called ‘the universal star’. Under its influence the people are patient, soft and kind. They have great endurance power. They are responsible people and do their work with great determination. They are sincere and never lie. They often become lazy when they lose interest and what they are doing.

SHRAVANA

Symbol- Ear, three footprints in uneven row
Ruling planet- Jupiter
Gender- Male
Gana- Deva
Guna- sattva/tamas/rajas
Presiding Deity- Vishnu
Animal- female monkey
Indian Zodiac- 10° – 23°20′ Makara
It’s called ‘the star of learning’. Under its influence the people are intellectually wise. They are always looking for new things to learn. They are good at listening as well as teaching others. They tend to be restless and always travel to different places in search of more knowledge

DHANISHTA

Symbol- Drum or flute
Ruling planet- Mars
Gender- Female
Gana- Rakshasa
Guna- sattva/tamas/tamas
Presiding Deity- 8 Vasus
Animal- Female Lion
Indian Zodiac- 23°20′ Makara – 6°40′ Kumbha
It’s called ‘the star of symphony’. Under its influence the people have a lot of wealth and possessions. They are inclined towards music and dancing. But just like the musical instruments they tend to be hollow on the inside and are always looking for things to fill this void. This often makes them self-absorbed.

SHATABHISHA

Symbol- Empty circle. Thousand flowers or stars
Ruling planet- Rehu
Gender- Female
Gana- Neuter Rakshasa
Guna- sattva/tamas/sattva
Presiding Deity- Varun
Animal- Mare
Indian Zodiac- 6°40′ – 20° Kumbha
It’s called ‘the veiling star’. Under its influence the people are secretive and philosophical. They make good healers. They can moody and lonely as they are not good at communication. They tend to think highly of themselves in terms of knowledge and consider themselves to know everything.

PURVA BHADRAPADA

Symbol- Sword, two front legs of a funeral cot, Man with two faces
Ruling planet- Jupiter
Gender- Male
Gana- Manusha
Guna- sattva/sattva/rajas
Presiding Deity- Aja Ekapada
Animal- Male lion
Indian Zodiac- 20° Kumbha – 3°20′ Meena
It’s called ‘the star of transformation’. Under its influence the people are passionate and very indulgent in whatever they do. They are two faced and are secretive about themselves. They will face problems and accidents in life and hence have to be careful. They are good at communication and influencing people.

UTTARA BHADRAPADA

Symbol- twins, back legs of a cot, a snake in the water
Ruling planet- Saturn
Gender- Male
Gana- Manusha
Guna- sattva/sattva/tamas
Presiding Deity- Ahir Bhudyana
Animal- Female Cow
Indian Zodiac- 3°20′ – 16°40′ Meena
It’s called ‘the warrior star’. Under its influence the people are good at controlling their emotions. They tend to be lazy. They have a kind and cheerful nature. They are extremely protective of the people they love and like home and family and the simple pleasures that come with it.

REVATI

Symbol- drum, pair of fish
Ruling planet- Mercury
Gender- Female
Gana- Deva
Guna- sattva/sattva/sattva
Presiding Deity- Pushan
Animal- Female Elephant
Indian Zodiac- 16°40′ – 30° Meena
This is the last Nakshatra. It indicates a journey, the final one from this life to the next. Under its influence the people are loving, kind and helpful. They are happy and positive people. They like being social and getting to know new people. They are creative and imaginative. They make great artists.  They are care givers and are always helping others.




THE NAKSHATRAS IN VEDIC ASTROLOGICAL CHART INTERPRETATION

The 27 signs of the Vedic Lunar Zodiac are probably the oldest astrological system of mankind.
This system is so rich in mythology and meaning that we can say that it provides a system of interpretation of its own. There is no reason why it should be subordinate to the system of the 12 "Sun signs".
This article contains of two parts.
In the first part I will look at some characteristics of the Nakshatra system. This will be particularly interesting for the more advanced student.

A. SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEDIC ASTROLOGICAL NAKSHATRA SYSTEM
In this part I will look at the Nakshatras from the point of view of:
  1. The relationship to the navamsa, which is the chart of the soul
  2. The gunas, which represents qualities of energy.
  3. The four purposes of life.
  4. Some other characteristics of the Nakshatras
1. THE SIGNS OF THE PADAS AND THE RELATIONSHIP TO THE NAVAMSA
There are 27 Nakshatras. Every Nakshatra measures 13.20' (13 degrees and 20 minutes).
Each Nakshatra is divided into 4 parts of 3.20’ (3 degrees and 20 minutes). These parts are called padas.
Each pada has the characteristics of a sign of the zodiac, starting with Aries.
Therefore, the pada system can be seen as a system which integrates the Nakshatras with the commonly used zodiac.
In each Nakshatra there are 4 padas. Therefore, in 3 Nakshatras we have 12 padas. Because each pada represents a sign of the zodiac in a group of 3 Nakshatras we find the entire zodiac in the form of padasigns.
Now each sign of the zodiac covers 2 � Nakshatras. That is 4 + 4 + 1 = 9 padas.
The navamsa is the 1/9 division of the zodiac. Therefore, there is connection between the padas and the navamsa. The connection is simple. If a planet is in the pada of Aries then it is in the navamsa in Aries. If it is in the pada of Taurus it is in the navamsa in Taurus and so on.
Therefore, the navamsasigns and the signs of the padas are the same.
The navamsa is the chart of the soul. It gives information about the state of the soul and thus of the inner life of the person.
Therefore, it can be said that the signs of the padas give information about the soul of a person.
If the rashi contains information about in which padas planets are located, there is no need for a separate printout of the navamsa. Navamsasigns and padasigns are the same.
You will find an overview of this system in the next table:

TABLE: PADAS OF THE FIRST NAKSHATRAS

1. Ashwini0-13.20 Ariespadalord
0-3.20 Ariespada of AriesMars
3.20-6.40 Ariespada of TaurusVenus
6.40-10 Ariespada of GeminiMercury
10-13.20 Ariespada of CancerMoon
2. Bharani13.20-26.40 Aries
13.20-16.40 Ariespada of LeoSun
16.40-20.00 Ariespada of VirgoMercury
20.00-23.20 Ariespada of LibraVenus
23.20-26.40 Ariespada of ScorpioMars
3. Krittika26.40-10 Taurus
26.40 Aries-0 Tauruspada of SagittariusJupiter
0-3.20 Tauruspada of CapricornSaturn
3.20 -6.40 Tauruspada of AquariusSaturn
6.40-10 Tauruspada of PiscesJupiter
4. Rohini10-23.20 Taurus
10-13.20 Tauruspada of AriesMars
13.20-16.40 Tauruspada of TaurusVenus
16.40-20 Tauruspada of GeminiMercury
20-23.20 Tauruspada of CancerMoon
5. Mrigashirsha23.20 Taurus -6.40 Gemini
23.20-26.40 Tauruspada of LeoSun
26.40 Taurus- 0 Geminipada of VirgoMercury
0-3.20 Geminipada of LibraVenus
3.20-6.40 Geminipada of ScorpioMars
2. THE THREE GUNAS
There are three gunas or types of energy.
  1. First, there is Rajas. Rajas is the energyspark of the soul which is incarnating in the world. Rajas gives activity.
  2. Then there is Tamas. The soul, which comes into this world, immerses itself into materiality. Tamas is about materiality and the material world.
  3. After the soul has encountered materiality, it is time for the soul to liberate itself. The energy of liberation is called Sattva. Sattva is about going beyond the material world. It is about the soul wanting to return to its heavenly home.
Each Nakshatra represents certain gunas. And it does so not only on one level, but on three levels.

FIRST LEVEL

  1. First, we have a group of 9 Nakshatras that represent Rajas energy on a primary level. These Nakshatras coincidence with the signs Aries, Taurus, Gemini and Cancer. Aries is the first firesign, Taurus the first earthsign, Gemini the first airsign and Cancer the first watersign.
  2. Then there comes a groups of 9 Nakshatras which represent Tamas on a primary level. These Nakshatras coincidence with the signs Leo, Virgo, Libra and Scorpio. Leo is the second firesign, Virgo the second earthsign, Libra the second airsign and Scorpio the second watersign.
  3. Finally, we have a group of 9 Nakshatras which represent Sattva on a primary level. These Nakshatras coincidence with the signs Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. Sagittarius is the third firesign, Capricorn the third earthsign, Aquarius the third airsign and Pisces the third watersign. .

SECOND LEVEL

Now each group of 9 Nakshatras can be divided into 3 groups of 3 Nakshatras. This represents the gunas on a secondary level.
In each groups of 9 Nakshatras the first three Nakshatras represent Rajas on a secondary level, the second three Nakshatras represent Tamas on a secondary level and the third three  Nakshatras represent Sattva on a secondary level. We see that the order of Rajas, Tamas and Sattva, which we saw at the primary level, repeats itself on this level.

THIRD LEVEL

There are 3 groups of 9 Nakshatras. Because each group of 9 Nakshatras has been split into 3 groups of 3 Nakshatras we have a total of 9 groups which consist of 3 Nakshatras.
These groups of 3 Nakshatras represent the tertiary level. The first Nakshatra of such a group represents Rajas, the second Nakshatra Tamas and the third Sattva.

THE GUNAS AT THREE LEVELS

What we have here is a rather complicated system in which each Nakshatra represents certain gunas on different levels.
Let us look at the first Nakshatra of Ashwini. On a primary level Ashwini represents Rajas,because the Nakshatra of Ashwini is in the range of the signs Aries to Cancer.
On a secondary level, Ashwini represents again Rajas, because it is part of the first group of 3 Nakshatras within the range of Aries to Cancer.
And also, on a tertiary level Ashwini represents Rajas, because it is the first Nakshatra of the first group of 3 Nakshatras.
Therefore we say that Ashwini is Rajas – Rajas – Rajas.
The next Nakshatra Bharani is Rajas – Rajas – Tamas
Only the tertiary level has changed.
Next comes Krittika which is Rajas – Rajas – Sattva.
Again only a change at the tertiary level.
Then we come to a new group of three Nakshatras, which causes for a change at the secondary level. This group does not have Rajas at the secondary level but Tamas.
Of course at the tertiary level, we start again with Rajas.
So Rohini is Rajas – Tamas – Rajas
And Mrigashirsha is Rajas – Tamas – Tamas
And Ardra is Rajas – Tamas – Sattva.
Now we come to the third group of Rajas Nakshatras at the primary level. These have Sattva on the secondary level:
Punarvasu is Rajas – Sattva – Rajas
Pushya is Rajas – Sattva – Tamas
and Ashlesha is Rajas – Sattva – Sattva.
Ashlesha, which is located at the end of the sign Cancer, is the last of the Rajas Nakshatras at the primary level.
The next Nakshatra has Tamas at the primary level. It is the Nakshatra of Magha which is placed at the beginning of Leo.
Magha is Tamas –Rajas –Rajas
Purva Phalguni, which is next, is Tamas –Rajas –Tamas
Hopefully, the reader now has a certain feeling for the system and can easily finish this on his own. A list of all the Nakshatras follows in the table below. The gunas are mentioned in this scheme. The primary guna is mentioned first, then the secondary and then the tertiary. R is Rajas, T is Tamas and S is Sattva
If you would like to know which gunas are emphasised in a chart you could look in which Nakshatras the ascendant and the planets are located, look at the gunas of these Nakshatras and give one point for each time you see a certain guna mentioned.
For example, the first example chart in the section about interpretation is the chart of Bill Clinton He has his ascendant in Hasta, which is Tamas-Tamas-Rajas. This gives 2 points for Tamas and 1 point for Rajas. If we add to this the gunas of the planets we get the following score:
Rajas 10 points, Tamas 15 points and Sattva 5 points.  Therefore Tamas is the most important guna in the character of Mr. Clinton, then comes Rajas and last comes Sattva.
We can compare this to the chart of Al Gore (not printed here, but birth data are March 31, 1948, 12.53, Time Zone 5 West, 38.54 North, 77.02 West). We get Rajas 13 points, Tamas 3 points and Sattva 14 points. Therefore, Al Gore has a Sattva/Rajas character with almost no Tamas.
Of course, this system is helpful, but to really evaluate a chart we should always look at the chart as a whole and not just at the gunas the planets and the ascendant are in.

DIAGRAM: AN OUTLINE OF THE 27 MOON CONSTELLATIONS USED IN VEDIC ASTROLOGY/JYOTISH
(NAKSHATRAS)

constellationsizerulergunasPurpose
1. Ashwini0.13.20 AriesKetuRRRD
2. Bharani13.20-26.40 AriesVenusRRTA
3. Krittika26.40 Aries-10 TaurusSunRRSK
4. Rohini10-23.20 TaurusMoonRTRM
5. Mrigashirsha23.20 Taurus-6.40 GeminiMarsRTTM
6. Ardra6.40-20 GeminiRahuRTSK
7. Punarvasu20 Gemini-3.20 CancerJupiterRSRA
8. Pushya3.20-16.40 CancerSaturnRSTD
9. Ashlesha16.40-30 CancerMercuryRSSD
10. Magha0-13.20 LeoKetuTRRA
11. Purva Phalguni13.20 Leo-26.40 LeoVenusTRTK
12. Uttara Phalguni26.40 Leo-10 VirgoSunTRSM
13. Hasta10 Virgo-23.20 VirgoMoonTTRM
14. Chitra23.20 Virgo-6.40 LibraMarsTTTK
15. Swati6.40-20 LibraRahuTTSA
16. Vishakha20 Libra-3.20 ScorpioJupiterTSRD
17. Anuradha3.20 -16.40 ScorpioSaturnTSTD
18. Jyeshta16.40-30 ScorpioMercuryTSSA
19. Mula0-13.20 SagittariusKetuSRRK
20. Purvashadha13.20- 26.40 SagittariusVenusSRTM
21. Uttarashadha26.40 Sag.-10 CapricornSunSRSM
22. Shravana10-23.20 CapricornMoonSTRA
23. Dhanistha23.20 Cap.-6.40 AquariusMarsSTTD
24. Shatabhishak6.40-20 AquariusRahuSTSD
25. Purva Bhadrapada20 Aquarius-3.20 Pisces JupiterSSRA
26. Uttara Bhadrapada3.20-16.40 Pisces SaturnSSTK
27. Ravati16.40-30 PiscesMercurySSSM

Each Nakshatra has a certain planet as its lord. Indeed, it is the lord of the Nakshatra in which the Moon at birth is placed which decides which is the first dasa of the life of the person. Therefore, these Nakshatralords are important.
It is interesting to see if we can find some connection between the lordships and the gunas.
And indeed the connection is there. It turns out that Ketu, the Moon and Jupiter are the lords of Nakshatras, which have Rajas
at a tertiairy level.Venus, Mars and Saturn are the lords of the Nakshatras, which have Tamas at a tertiary level. Finally, the Sun, Rahu and Mercury are the lords of the Nakshatras, which have Sattva at a tertiary level.
Before we draw conclusions from this let us look at the secondary level.
Ketu, Venus and the Sun are the lords of Nakshatras which have Rajas at the secondary level (this is the first group of nine Nakshatras).
The Moon, Mars and Rahu are the lords of Nakshatras which have Tamas at the secondary level (this is the second group of nine Nakshatras).
Finally, Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury are the lords of Nakshatras, which have Sattva at the secondary level (the third group of nine Nakshatras) .
This is interesting because it gives us information about the gunas of the planets. If we mention the secondary level first and the tertiary level, second we can make the following summary.
Ketu is Rajas- Rajas
Venus is Rajas-Tamas
Sun is Rajas-Sattva
Moon is Tamas-Rajas
Mars is Tamas-Tamas
Rahu is Tamas-Sattva
Jupiter is Sattva-Rajas
Saturn is Sattva-Tamas
Mercury is Sattva-Sattva
Now we can draw some interesting conclusions about the character of the planets.
I will give some examples of this.
Venus is a planet that has to do with love and lust. To get what we want we move into action (Rajas). The result of this action is that we are going deeper into material life (Tamas).
The Sun is a fiery planet (Rajas), however it represents the soul in the chart and has therefore Sattva characteristics.
Jupiter too is a fiery planet (Rajas), but again has Sattva characteristics because is the planet of the Guru and inner wisdom.
Saturn is a spiritual planet, because it is the planet of Sannyas (renouncing the world). Nevertheless, as we all know Saturn represents matter and therefore also Tamas.
Rahu has the same energies as Saturn only in a different order. It brings us deep into material life (Tamas). However, it only is doing this so we are able to outlive everything that this earth has to offer and then liberate ourselves (Sattva).
It may come as a surprise to some people that Mercury turns out to be the most spiritual planet.However, one thing that distinguishes us from animals, is our capacity to think and evaluate ourselves. Mercury as an airy planet can liberate us from this earth.
It is not a planet of materiality (Tamas) and neither does it like hard work and action (Rajas). It thinks about Tamas and Rajas instead of going into it.
It is not my intention to give all the answers, but merely to give the reader a system and to represent a way of thinking, which the reader can easily apply himself. After these examples, it will probably not be too hard to meditate about the character of Ketu, Mars and the Moon.
CONCLUSION
In this paragraph I have mentioned the connection of the gunas to the Nakshatras. Out of this have emerged conclusions about the connection of the gunas to the planets. I am well aware that there are other systems, which give information about the gunas and the planets. However, this system has a thorough theoretical foundation, which cannot be said of every system. The basis of most systems is mainly what the author of a certain book ‘feels’ must be the connection of the gunas to the planets.
3. THE NAKSHATRAS AND THE FOUR AIMS OF LIFE
Life has four aims:
  1. Dharma: doing what you are supposed to do. Fulfilling your soul in daily activities
  2. Artha: generating income and wealth so you can provide shelter and food for your body.
  3. Kama: going after your desires.
  4. Moksha: liberating your soul.
Every Nakshatra represents an energy in which one aim is stressed. Therefore, by looking at which planets are in which Nakshatras we can find out which aims of life are stressed in the life of a person.
At first sight there seems to be a connection between these aims and the elements. It is easy to see a connection between fire and Dharma, earth and Artha, air and Kama and moskha and water. However there is another division of Nakshatras in tattvas (elements). This is a different division then the division in aims of life.
The way the Nakshatras are divided among the aims of life is interesting. At first, the order of the aims is the same as the order of the signs which represents the connected elements in the zodiac.
We all know that the first sign in the zodiac is Aries (fire), then Taurus (earth), Gemini (air) and Cancer (water).
Now the first Nakshatra Ashwini is a Dharma Nakshatra, the second Nakshatra Bharani is a Artha Nakshatra, the third Krittika is a Kama Nakshatra and the fourth Rohini is a Moksha Nakshatra.
Then however something different happens. The fifth Nakshatra Mrigashirsha is also a Moksha Nakshatra and from then, the order is going backwards. So the sixth Nakshatra Ardra is a Kama Nakshatra, the seventh Punarvasu is an Artha Nakshatra and the eighth Pushya a
Dharma Nakshatra.
Now we have returned at the ‘first aim’ Dharma again. The ninth Nakshatra Ashlesha is still a Dharma Nakshatra. From then, we go onwards: the tenth Nakshatra Magha is Artha, the eleventh Purva Phalguni is Kama, the twelfth Uttara Phalguni is Moksha.
From then, the same thing happens as with Rohini. Again the next Nakshatra Hasta is a Moksha Nakshatra and from then, we go backwards: Chitra is Kama, Swati is Artha and Vishakha is Dharma.
As can be expected there follows another Dharma Nakshatra which is Anuradha, then we have an Artha Nakshatra Jyeshta, a Kama Nakshatra Mula and a Moksha Nakshatra Purvashadha.
At this point, something happens which may surprise us. At first what happens is very much what we would have expected. There comes another Moksha Nakshatra, which is Utturashadha, but then we  seem to skip the Kama Nakshatra and go right to an Artha Nakshatra which is Shravana and then we come to a Dharma Nakshatra which is Dhanista.
Of course, it is interesting to know why we skip the Kama Nakshatra. The answer seems to be that in the past there used to be a system of 28 Nakshatras. The 28st Nakshatra is Abhijit. This Nakshatra  is located between Purvashadha and Shravana. It is the only Nakshatra of which
the main star Vega is located far away from the ecliptic. That is also why it is hard to locate it on the ecliptic and probably one reason why it is skipped.
However, some fifteen thousand years ago Vega used to be the polestar. In the past, this Nakshatra could be very important. The fact that the deity which belongs to this Nakshatra is Brahma, the creator, seems to underline this. Today, this Nakshatra is sometimes used for religious purposes,but is not a standard part of the system.
However, let us go back to the order of Nakshatras. We have arrived at Dhanistha, which is a Dharma Nakshatra. Now we will find as expected another Dharma Nakshatra, which is Shatabhishak. Then comes an Artha Nakshatra Purva Bhadrapada, a Kama Nakshatra Uttara Bhadrapada and we end with a Moksha Nakshatra Revati.
It is interesting that we start the sequence of Nakshatras with the Nakshatra Ashwini which is a Dharma Nakshatra (that has to do with finding our purpose in life) and end with a Moksha Nakshatra which is about spiritual liberation.
In the diagram of the Nakshatras, which you can see above (in the paragraph about the gunas),
you will also find a column which gives information of which purpose of life belongs to which
Nakshatra. D = Dharma, A = Artha, K=Kama and M = Moksha.
There is something, which strikes me if I look at the table of the Nakshatras. The first Nakshatra Ashwini is Rajas-Rajas-Rajas and is a Dharma Nakshatra.
The Nakshatra Chitra is Tamas-Tamas-Tamas and is a Kama Nakshatra. The last Nakshatra Revati is Sattva-Sattva-Sattva and is a Moksha Nakshatra.
Therefore, there seems to be a connection between Rajas and Dharma, Tamas and Kama and Sattva and Moksha. This connection is logical if you look at the characteristics of the gunas and the purposes of life.
4. OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NAKSHATRAS
The symbolism of the Nakshatras is rich indeed. In addition to a planet, deity, symbol, aim of life and guna each Nakshatra also corresponds with a certain animal, animal type, caste, sex, temperament, dosha, tattva (el




Nakshatra or Stars in Astrology

These celestial luminaries make all the difference in astrological calculations. Initially, the zodiac was grouped in 12 Rashis for convenience, however the ancient seers have farther subdivided the heavens into 27 Nakshatras or star constellations for the call of precession. These constellations or the Nakshatras emerged as one of the most important components in Astrology. Check today nakshatra
Vedic astrology identifies each constellation with a star. The 360 degree division of the sky is therefore further divided into 27 subdivision of 13.20 degrees identified with 27 stars. Each of these Nakshatras are farther subdivided into four Padas or quarters of 3 degrees and 20 minutes. Therefore the first Rashi, Mesha, which has 30 degrees, contains the entire 4 Padas (13:20′) of the 1st star constellation Ashwini, the entire 4 Padas (13:20′) of the 2nd star constellation Bharani and the 1st Pada (3:20′) of the third star constellation Krittika. In this manner, each Rashi comprises of 9 Padas. Some schools of astrology also consider 28 divisions with an additional star called Abhijit. However, for all practical purposes only 27 stars starting from Ashwini are considered. (Ref: the chart).
These Nakshatras are broadly classified under the three heads of Deva (divine), Nara (human) and Rakshasa (Demonic). Farther, they are subdivided by their gender and Varna (cast), and are also ascribed with qualities such as colour, presiding deity, merits and ruler ship of body parts, planets etc.
While the effects of a particular planet placed in a Rashi is studied, the position of the planet in respect to the Nakshatra and its particular Pada is also born in mind. Indians through ages have been taking into account these Nakshatras for determining the auspicious dates and Muhurtha (moment) for any cultural or religious event including marriage. The role of Nakshatras and their respective Padas in predictive astrology is unique to Indian astrology.


Nakshatras and Their Lords

Nakshatras and Their Essential Merits: Deity, Color, Astronomical Name & their Ruling Planet
No.Nakshatras (Constellations)Astronomical NameDeityLordColourGemstone
1AshwiniBeta ArietisAshwini brothersKetuBlood redCat’s Eye red
2Bharani35 ArietisYamaVenusBlood redDiamond
3KrittikaEta TauriAgniSunWhiteRuby
4RohiniAldebaranBrahmaMoonWhiteNatural Pearl
5MrigshirshaLambda OrionisChandraMarsSilver GreyRed Coral
6ArdraAlpha OrionisRudraRahuGreenGomedh
7PunarvasuBeta GeminoriumAdityJupiterLeadYellow Sapphire
8PushyaDelta CancriBrihaspathiSaturnBlack mixed with redBlue Sapphire
9AshleshaAlpha HydroeNagasMercuryBlack mixed with redEmerald
10MaghaRegulusPithrasKetuIvory or creamCat’s Eye
11PurvaphalguniDelta LeonisBhagaVenusLight brownDiamond
12UttaraphalguniBeta LeonisAryamanSunBright blueRuby
13HastaDelta CorviAdityaMoonDeep greenNatural Pearl
14ChitraSpica Virginis -VegusTvashtavMarsBlackRed Coral
15SwatiArcturusVayuRahuBlackGomedh
16VishakhaAlpha LibroeIndra-AgniJupiterGoldenYellow Sapphire
17AnuradhaDelta ScorpioMitraSaturnReddish brownBlue Sapphire
18JyeshthaAntaresIndraMercuryCreamEmerald
19MulaLambda ScorpioNirrtiKetuBrownish yellowCat’s Eye
20PurvashadhaDelta SagittariJalVenusBlackDiamond
21UttarashadhaSigma sagittariVishwa devaSunCopperRuby
22ShravanaAlpha AquiloeVishnuMoonLight blueNatural Pearl
23DhanishthaBeta DelphinumAshta vasavMarsSilver GreyRed Coral
24ShatbhishaLambda AquariusVarunaRahuAquamarineGomedh
25PoorvabhadrapadaAlpha PegasiAjaikapatJupiterSilver greyYellow Sapphire
26UttarabhadrapadaGama PegasiAhir BudhanyaSaturnPurpleBlue Sapphire
27RevatiZeta PiscumPooshvavMercuryBrownEmerald
28AbhijitVegaBrahmaSunBrownish yellow–

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