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Nakshatras and their Shakti pt 1

What is Shakti?

Shakti translates to power in english , in the abode of stars each nakshatra is a blessed with a power that's inherent to them , the power in this sector can be channeled as a divine guiding force for a beautiful fruitful life . Check for your moon , sun and your Atmakraka ( planet in the highest degree ) .

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Ashwini

Shidravyapani Shakti

Power to quickly attain ones motives or wishes , this applies in the sector of motivation and manifestation, Ashwini starts off as the sign with the most healing abilities guided by the Ashwin twins, being in the Ashwini Nakshatra your thoughts manifest being it good or bad , one has to practice discernment to thoroughly gain from this shakti , go for all the things that excite you and feel your true desires as the start of attaining something is to belive it's already yours. One in this Nakshatra can attain health and let go of disease just by commanding it feeling it. Residing in the mantra realm of Akarshan.

Bharani

Apabharani shakti

Power to take something away , let go of something one has . Bharani as in Atharvaveda is considered as the last nakshatra , as the nakshatra of letting go of the body. One in this Nakshatra holds the power to take things that they want for themselves as well as letting go of what they don't want, this commands as an equal force of give and take a say a power in both the sectors , in Ashwini one could see the power to attain but in Bharani one has the power to let go , let go of disease , poverty , negative thinking .

Krittika

Dahana shakti

The act of burning and purifying , in hinduism fire is considered as an element of purification being it in a yagya or after death rituals, krittika with this shakti acts a Phoenix, this shakti gives krittika natives the power to destroy themselves to purify themselves, reaching the depths of their soul or rock bottom to rise above it , it's getting closer to ones rebirth . A very easy ritual for krittika natives is to write what they wanna let go of and burn it so that the fires may take away your pain, a prayer to the fire liberates . This shakti also gives you the power to bring change in the lives of the people around you , like the very strict teacher who ultimately leads to the growth of a student.

Rohini

Rohana shakti

The power of creation and the gift of fertility. After krittika burns and purifies Rohini makes the land fertile for growth. This shakti bestows the native a power of creativity and bringing their imagination to life , this is the first nakshatra of control as you're the creatrix , this Nakshatra gives the native the art and knowledge of saving and combining things and an eye for the bigger picture the patience the abilities that a perfect thing takes to develop . Masters of the process .

Mrigashira

Prinana shakti

The shakti of satisfaction and fulfillment. Mrigashira is not always the nakshatra of search its also the nakshatra of finding what one was searching . This shakti gives the native to be fulfilled in whatever endeavour they choose , they also bring a sense of fulfillment in other people's lives , to me mrigashira is a balance of the masculine and feminine the form of Ardhanareshwar . They can do anything cause they embody the ultimate fulfillment in themselves .

Ardra

Yatna Shakti

Yatna stands for effort , trial , this shakti is vast and diverse but what one requires is effort , if the native let's go of laziness one can find almost a meditative form of process to victory . The native has to just start and things fall in the right place . It's like a tortured victory but a victory is a victory the nature doesn't forget the process, it remembers , it remembers the form of Rudra in rage fighting for what belongs to one , the native inspires other people a spirit of fighting for rightes and gaining through the effort .

Punarvasu

Vastutva prapana shakti

The power to gain objectives and wealth , punrvasu is the rehabilitation after the tortured gain of ardra , vastytva prapana shakti bestows the native the power and the knowledge to gain what they want in life through their knowledgeable efforts . The natives act as the people who show people how simple being and positive vibration can attract so much in ones life .They can easily attract wealth and materials in their life . The native manifests through embodiment and vision boards .

Pushya

Brahmavarchava shakti

The power to harness creative spiritual energy . In Rohini we saw the start of creativity , in Pushya one harnesses it through themselves and the nature . Pushya is reiki energy , a pushya native enters the room and gives out their energy. They can easily create through their wishes , one of the fastest power in manifestation . The native becomes a beacon of light and nourishment to the people around them.

Ashlesha

Ashleshana shakti

The power to inflict poison and destroy . It's no secret that ashlesha is the most seductive nakshtra , this power bestows the native to destroy the enemy by the virtue of their presence and words no weapons are required they're a friend to a friend and the worst enemy to a enemy, a silent weapon of mystery and power . The natives are like Apsara Tillotama who made Sund and Upasund who killed themselves for her . A process of slow destruction is done by them to the enemy .

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Let's design your room with astrology

Bharani edition

Bharani is the 2nd nakshatra ruled by venus and mars (Aries) this gives the native activeness and agility the value of crossing thresholds , as environment effects us a lot certain colours and elements will bring forth the energy in the most beneficial way .

I absolutely am not imposing any of these on you. You don't need a drastic change okay ! All of this is based on my understanding so discern while considering

In the bigger picture entire chart matters so if you do need a longer paid reading about an object or element or colours you can dm me .

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1. Colours :

The colour of bharani is blood red however I would suggested a mutated red for your room as a deep red wall can be over powering , red stands for strength and passion , it gives you a hold on your root chakra , root chakra is essential to help to be stable and take well rounded decisions a very lesser known fact is that a strong root chakra protects from most diseases and brings clarity and groundness.

Apart from red colour , red bedsheets or carpets can also play a part in embodying the regal energy of bharani .

Let's study some colour combinations : (pair with walls , bedsheets , carpets , furniture )

Red + white : a mixture of rajas and satva will help you stay balanced and control when passion is undirected or ego driven

Red+ brown : a good combination when you're spiritual , as it will lead you towards ketu and natural talents if you're not spiritual this might make you withhold anger.

Red+black : very potent for gym environments not for sleeping , might make you agitated

Red+green: hearty energy with give a sense of peace and passion

Red+pink : romantic and passionate energy

Red+blue: will make you see truth in a more profound way , may make you speak up more on social matters

2. Elements :

Bharani has rajas guna so any gym equipments, sporty stuff , photos of sportspersons , dancers , Nataraj statue , ballet shoes etc are sure to inspire you for more agility To have a control over the natural ugra quality of bharani satvic elements help like photos of waterfall , dim lights, white candles , mogra , Jasmine etc scented diffusers As bharani is neighter an active nor passive but balanced so a balance in the room as well will make you feel ecstatic

Being an Artha motivated nakshatra, vision boards on wall , medels and trophies as decoration, inspirational quotes on wall , anything related to manifestation will help you . Bharani falling in the gotta of Vashistha is a posessor of wealth so expensive things which you have earned rightfully and with hardwork will bring you more success. The element of bharani is earth so wood furniture , clay decorations, stones are also great for you , even nature imagery or earthy photographs

3. Elephant , peacock , Amla

Are the animal , bird and tree of bharani respectively, elephant associated with memory understanding and mobility; peacock with grace , passion and beauty ; Amla with prosperity, health and wealth. Any type of art , statue or photography with these will add up to the energy of bharani nourishment .

4. Extras

Associated with goddess Kali so her art will bring fortune , also associated with Vishnu so elements like his art , tulsi , peacock feather will also bring happiness.

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Shravana Nakshatra - Material Spirituality through Ritualism

Shravana is the last Moon Nakshatra, and thus it represents the most evolved, collective form of the Moon energy. For a more detailed description of Moon-ruled Nakshatras, I invite you to look at my master post, where you will find a post about the cyclical, energetic changes of the Nakshatras, and what each stage represents.

Moon ruled Nakshatras are very physical in nature and expression. These Nakshatras have the power to harness spiritual energies through bringing their glory into the material world. Shravana, being Moon’s most evolved expression, is the place where we truly bridge the gap between the worlds. In consequence, we gain real understanding of how these two dimensions of existence are intricately linked, and how one can be profoundly expressed through the other. Just as there is a divine spark in the material reality around us, our bodies and nature itself is a manifestation and personification of eternal energies of the universe.

Moon ruled Nakshatras are a material aspect of the Divine Feminine archetype - the Maiden, the Mother and the Crone. In contrast, Saturn ruled Nakshatras which reflect this Feminine archetype as well, embody more the emotional, intense, saturated aspect of it. Here in Shravana, we reach the stage of the Crone - a wise, experienced feminine energy, that has the practical wisdom and natural understanding of the physical world, an intuitive skill coming from years of experience. This is the energy of your grandmother having unrivalled cooking abilities - due to many decades of presence with her work she now works intuitively, because the knowledge entered her subconscious energetic field. However, if you have planets in Shravana Nakshatra, you will be born having access to some form of this wisdom naturally, even from a young age, because it will be part of your ancestral karma. It may take time to develop this wisdom, however, since Shravana is in the collective stage of developmeny.

Shravana is translated to Hearing, and here in this stage, we have enough wisdom to do more than just make noise ourselves. We learn how to appreciate silence and tune into ourselves as part of this world, in order to listen to Mother Earth speaking to us. As a result, we gain the ability of perceiving signs given to us by Nature, and we learn to interpret them over time. This is because Shravana rules Intuitive Mastery of the physical world through ritualistic repetition, that allows the wisdom to “soak” into you. This is why Shravana is linked to Vishnu’s 3 steps, because Vishnu perfected these steps, through ritualistic rhythmic repetition. In this way, natives with Shravana benefit from practicing their own, intuitive rhythm that leads to self-mastery.

Shravana also has a collective dimension, being the final stage of expression of the Moon. This reflects in the Crone passing on her wisdom to the crowd, receiving and nurturing the energies of the tribe through her expertise, embodying the most refined version of Moon energies. Here we have the wise old witch, the shaman, who takes care of the tribe through sharing her experience, using her mastery of both the spiritual and material world for service of others. The imagery here is the shaman being able to use her hearing and speaking ability and ritualistic powers, in order to call on and physically attract spirits from higher dimensions. Then, she has to be open, enough to receive and hear what these energies have to say. This manifests as the power to call on the spirits of ancestors, and activate the skills that they have passed down through their bloodline. That’s why in tribal culture, the position of the Shaman was mostly hereditary, because the gift ran in one specific family. Moon ruled Nakshatras are linked to family legacy, so if you are born with them, there is an abundance of ancestral gifts to tap into, especially with Shravana Nakshatra.

I always coach people about the realistic aspect of Spirituality. Just as there is a supernatural element in all of physical life, deepest spiritual energies express themselves around us daily in simple forms. We are surrounded by spirituality when we clean our bodies, go to work, perform tasks, and if we can’t feel it, all that we are missing is the awareness of it, the “Hearing”. Logic and physicality are not separate from high-minded concepts, but complimentary with it. Everyone has the ability to recognize their own divine and spiritual potential, and realize they have been unknowingly living with it already. All that needs to be done is to look at it, listen, and recognize that the truth has been there all along.

Astro Observations: Random Things I Learned While Studying Vedic Astrology 🔖 📜

“If your birth chart was a book your Ascendant would be the index of that book” - Vedic Oracle Kadambari

In Vedic, the word for “Ascendant” is: “Lagna”. The etymology of the word “Lagna” , roughly translates to “Lugnut”. A lugnut is the bolt on the wheel of a car, that holds the wheel of a tire in place. Just like in your birth chart “wheel”, the Ascendant/Lagna is the anchor point from which you judge one’s entire life.

1st house is head. The 2nd house is face

Mercury represents skin

8th house represents menstruation.

Many Vedic scholars believe the Nakshatras end at Ashwini, and Krittika is the actual start of the Nakshatra cycle. In the old days they used Krittika as the 1st Nakshatra, Ashwini as the last.

People often follow a career path that relates to the Atmakaraka planet.

The 9th house represents your father. It can represent grandparents too.

3rd house is your ability to fight, initiate , and have willpower.

Ardra represents engineers, DJs, inventors, video editors, anything involving technology or electronics. Smartphones can be considered a Ardra-type invention. TikTok is a very Ardra-like social media App also.

Some Vedic Astrologers advise against marrying someone with the same Moon Nakshatra as you.

People usually marry from their Moon sign. Getting with another person based on the Moon sign synastry mainly. For example if you read this post from your Vedic moon sign, it could resonate more accurately.

Mahadashas outline the timeline of your destiny. If you ever wanted to know when certain things will happen in your life (marriage, pregnancy, fame etc) in its most accurate sense, Mahadashas will reveal it.

People can gain massive fame during Rahu Mahadasha. For example, Doja Cat blew up when her Rahu MD started. She has Rahu in the 1st house in Libra.

One can develop skin or hair problems during their Rahu Mahadasha or Antardasha.

From my observation, Ketu Mahadasha is one of the toughest Mahadashas to go through, depending on your Ketu placement of course.

Mula can represent a fall from grace. Often Mula gains a lot in life but then loses it all in some unexpected event. Not just Mula people, but this Nakshatra stage in general represents this type of dynamic.

Mars is a materialistic planet. Mars is goal oriented and wants tangible results of it’s actions. Vedic Astrologer Gina Lyhane gave the metaphor that Mars is a solider. The tangible evidence that the soldier has achieved victory, is the amount of his enemy’s bodies that are left on the battle field. (Mars rules bloodshed)

Mars is the planet that represents Astrology. People with Mars in water signs, or in the 8th or 12th, or conjunct Jupiter or Ketu tend to be into Astrology or take it up as a living,

Your Ketu is the subconscious foundation of who you are. Without Ketu you wouldn’t exist.

Jupiter & Ketu have a deep connection. It’s said that Jupiter is the only planet that Ketu respects.

5th house= receiving honor. When one goes through a major 5H transit, or the Mahadasha of the planet that ruled your 5H, one gains honor, recognition, status or even fame

8th house rules one’s downfall, humiliation, or loss of reputation. If you’re going through the Mahadasha of your 8H planet, or a 8H transit, that’s when you can experience that sort of event.

Rahu personifications: bad boy, trickster, rebel, deceivers, the politician, conmen, pirates, shady car salesmen, the evil genius, a greedy businessman, social climbers, comedians, satirists, fortune tellers, the unorthodox one, revolutionaries, the one who stands out, lean & tall people.

Colors associated with Rahu: flame red, bright yellow, sea green, electric blue.

Ketu personifications: the sage, the shaman, the phoenix, mysterious people, truth seekers, outcasts, strange people, the music prodigy, those who are apathetic/indifferent, rebels against authorities, ascetics, the librarian, the researcher, the emo one, the melancholy one, independent people, short people.

Colors associated with Ketu: earth tone shades, grey, yellow, orange, turquoise, sunrise colors.

*Morbid/d**th TW*it’s common one’s life comes to an end when they are running their Ketu Mahadasha. This can happen too when Ketu is transiting one’s 1st house, or when it transits on top of Sun or Moon. Ketu rules endings. It’s takes you away from the material world, literally or metaphorically.

-starsandsuch ✌️💕

May the next version of your life feel like a deep breath.

it tastes so good for the ink of my story to come back home

Vedic astrology observations

Part 7

Feminine archetype and appearance focused

Preface

In general, yoni animals of big three(especially moon's) nakshatras play a huge role in how a person looks and what they embody. Two people who share one or more yoni animals in big three might look similar, even if all the nakshatras are different. Also, for example, if someone has Uttara Phalguni in big three, and another person has Krittika or Uttara Ashadha(other two sun nakshatras) and Uttara Bhadrapada(U.Phalguni's yoni match), then they will likely have similar appearances and nature too. Both of have them have a Sun nakshatra and a Cow yoni nakshatra in big three. This is one of the interesting ways to look at the bigger picture while interpreting.

Bharani girls/women look divine in high fantasy/period(especially medieval)/mythical inspired looks. Long hair, headbands/diadems, low contrast/ethereal coloring, dresses that show the body/skin but don't hug it tightly, flowy fabrics. Unique pieces in general are best for them. They should avoid modern trends that are too constricting and structured. Their faces tend to have a unique beauty too so they should think outside of what's generic to see their own true essence. Also, their eyes are usually the best part of their face, they have a look of anticipation, innocence and fire in them. Makeup should be serving that beauty of their eyes, and their lips have a unique shape too, the sides of it are pulled downwards, but they're rarely too thick. Too much makeup in general is detrimental to them. They should not be afraid to appear delicate. Everything about how Bharani women should be styled must be focused on embracing and nurturing their natural beauty. They really should not try too hard. Looks should fit the person, not the other way around, that is true for everyone but especially for Bharani girls/women.

Pushya, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati(?), Krittika, Rohini and Mrigashira might feel good/look good in a "milkmaid" look/aesthetic. What's interesting is that all of these nakshatras are associated with cows. The first three nakshatras listed might embody that aesthetic more. One of Pushya's symbols is the cow udder, so is Revati's. Pushya's fully in Cancer, and has associations with milk and nurturing. Saturn has associations with agriculture. Uttara Bhadrapada is another Saturn ruled nakshatra and its yoni animal is the cow, although it might lean towards more etheral looks than the sheep/goat yoni Pushya, due to it being in Pisces. Uttara Phalguni's milkmaid look might be more earthy. Mrigashira and Rohini can sometimes wear this look, due to them being in Taurus. Three fourths of Krittika is also in Taurus, and it's another goat/sheep yoni nakshatra that has associations with nurturing, but not as much as Pushya.

^^ To expand on the Cow yonis from above, they look really good with braids(so does Mrigashira but for different reasons). Cow yonis should lean into "traditional",natural clothing. That really allows them to show their femininity. They look really good with their hair down and with clothes that are comfortable. Like, they might look the best with a hoodie or a simple jacket and slightly discheveled hair. Big ballgowns also look amazing on them, as well as regal attire. They also might wear/incorporate elements that has personal significance to them, usually in relation to their close loved ones/family/community, a family heirloom or something that shows where their loyalty lies. (Please tell me this makes sense)

Cat yonis usually have medium to high contrast coloring, especially Ashlesha. Eyeliner looks divine on them, so does lipstick, usually with a rich red or pink color. Punarvasu might look ethereal and perfect in softer shades though too. They're the ones from the two more likely to have low constrast in coloring. I'd say if Punarvasu is light pink, Ashlesha is red. Punarvasus also have mixed/warmer tones than Ashlesha. They both might look good in Silver but Punarvasus should also try wearing gold(Jupiter's color). Punarvasu might look amazing with no lipstick at all too, but lip gloss or moisturizer is still desirable. They both also usually have really nice skin. If not, taking care of its health might really transform their appearance. Lastly, I think these two nakshatras look better if they feel a certain sense of control over their lives😅😭 hear me out. Like how Cats usually bathe themselves(but still smell nice???😭) and have a private, sort of weird and adorable "self-care" routine, these women approach everything in a careful, gradual but determined way, and I think that they need to settle into certain ways of taking care of presenting themselves. They need to feel a sense of safety and assuredenss in it on some level. They need to feel neat and tidy.

Rat yonis on the other hand have low to medium contrast. Purva Phalguni might have lower constrast than Magha. They look best in gold rather than silver. Purva Phalguni is one of the nakshatras that can benefit from having and sticking to staple looks/pieces, so they should not be afraid to do that. Similar to Bharani, they should avoid excess makeup too, but if they truly enjoy something, no matter how camp it seems, then they should go for it, with some discernment. Overly controlled looks are also not the best for them. Maghas usually have bold/noticable hair and they should lean into it. Usually these people don't fuss about appearance in details, but rather go for big statement pieces, like a big gold bracelet or chuncky earrings.

Tiger yonis, unlike cow yonis, will benefit from trends/structured and modern looks. Chitra especially is the nakshatra that likes to fit into certain aesthetics, but I'd advise them to avoid natural looking clothes that fit Cow yonis so well. Instead they should go for tight tops, shorts, tighter dresses, punk rock, fitted garments. If Cow yonis look good in big ballgowns, Tiger Yonis should go for formal dresses that are not flared but still look classic. Vishkhas should wear smudged eyeliner(my opinion lol). A little intensity and fierceness looks really good on Vishakhas but they should avoid excess otherwise like plague. Chitras might have a liscence to overaccessorize sometimes but Vishakhas do not. Also, Chitras can lean into softer/coquettish aesthetics but Vishakhas should aim for something more simple but intense and fierce, and they should not be afraid to mix feminine and masculine elements.

Jyeshta women have a very specific look. Their eyes are rich and intense, usually brows and eyelashes help with the intensity. These women might look really good with earrings, especially round-shaped ones, or a round necklace, given that Jyeshta's symbol is a round talisman. Their eyes are deep and piercing, but not really sharp, their shape could be soft. They could also have doe eyes but the ones that have intelligence, wisdom and worldly depth reflected in them. Dark hair flatters these women a lot, especially if they have Jyeshta moon or ascendant, but that's not a rule. Overall their look is intense, mercurial but regal. Their image should showcase their integrity. Any clothing that seems a little too frivolous or childish is not for them. They could find that they enjoy wearing quality but comfortable pieces that look simple. They can definitely play around with style though, given that they're a Mercury nakshatra, and can look good in something more "excessive". However, I've noticed that, even then, Jyeshta women still prioritize minimalism on some level. If they wear something more "out there" it must be once in a while, just to symbolically display their power. A lot of the times their most excessive outfits are not that excessive to others.

Punarvasu might be another nakshatra that makes its female natives look good in longer dresses. It's a very feminine nakshatra, despite being ruled by a masculine planet. Generally, cat yonis have distinctive faces. Punarvasu, being the soft one out of those two nakshatras, as well as having connection to spirituality and "godhood", influences appearance in a very unique way. These women might benefit from wearing long, soft, flowly garments that cover the body, maybe even a cape or a veil pulled backwards, but the face should be visible. It gives a "divine", "goddess-like", supernatural element to their appearance, which is true to their essence.

Vanar yonis are another pair of nakshatras that are more ethereal looking. They should avoid compact/structured garments and should not be afraid to wear anything oversized, within reason. Shravanas generally tend to be a little longer and slimmer, due to it being in the Saturn-ruled Capricorn, but they don't have the Venusian fierce, Aphrodite look that Purva Ashadhas have. Instead, they're smoother and colder, almost too subdued/neutral than their yoni consorts. Purva Ashadhas can have a more robust bone structure and look "healthier", but their etheriality can have an "earthly"/material element to it unlike Shravana, if that makes sense. This is also the yoni type that can get away with wearing anything weird: the type of choices that make you scratch you head and think "why would anyone go for this" but they somehow look fine and sometimes even good on them. This applies to Shravanas more. Quirky makes them look and feel good. Vanar means "being from other dimensions". According to vedic, they live in forests. Their yoni animal is literally not an actual common "animal" as most think of them, although "Vanar" has been interpreted as "Monkey". It's not inaccurate exactly, since these natives usually do have slightly protruding ears(like elephant yonis) but I think tossing out the origin of the word leaves out an important association.