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You’ve returned to yourself before. You can do it again.

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.

Say it with me:

I apologize to myself, and I forgive myself, for ever accepting less than I deserve.

solarian appreciation ☼｡˚❀* ꕤ

“from the top of the morning, i shine / right through the blinds / touching everything in my rear view / and everything nexts to me gets lit up too.” beyoncé never lied. people talk about being recognized by her like it’s being seen by the sun itself.

you will find that solarians - whether it’s sidereal or tropical placements - give a light that is inspiring to those around them. it’s the sun that enables life, and life is divine creation.

solarians give a light that warms those around them. the sun is bright on its own, using its own energy to power and illuminate their surroundings. people just wanna be close to u bc of it

strong solarians just really leave wonder wherever they go. i think it’s bc they don’t shy away from being possessive with their light.

a healthy sun is generous. the sun is so generous, that even when she’s gone and we can’t see her, she still gives her light to the moon so that the moon can shine too. and the sun loses none of her own light by doing so. we can never directly see the sun, but we see the effects of her brilliance. she’s infectiously inspiring.

avatar the last airbender & the nodes 🀄️ ☼｡˚❀ * ꕤ

one of my fav childhood cartoons of all time! i think this scene is great for understanding the nodes

zuko here represents rahu / the north node. aang represents ketu / south node. they both merge to be understood as destiny and fate ~ zuko is obsessed with his destiny for the entire duration of the show, and aang’s spirit is intertwined with his destiny as he is reincarnated as the avatar

zuko is of a greedy colonial empire that has genocided, forcefully displaced, colonized, and more. he was obsessed with his destiny, but his obsession distorted his perception of what his destiny actually was. does that not sound like the ravenous north node?

aang is from a nomadic and spiritual monk group, but he was permanently severed from his people after they were genocided. he, as the avatar, also is obligated to reincarnate to bring balance in the world. and him being an air nomad shows that there’s still a disconnect he has to have from the world in order to fulfill his avatar duties. does that not sound like the detached south node? ( edit: especially with the 100% bald head )

fate brought them together. zuko is the descendant of aang’s past carnation. which makes them spiritually linked. they aren’t separate from each other, but instead, two sides of one coin. and they later become some of the closest people in gaang 🖤 especially because fate would have it that zuko ~ being blood of aang’s past life and the blood of the one who genocided aang’s people ~ is who destiny decided would teach aang firebending

aang was terrified of firebending because of his wound relating to fire: the fire nation killed his entire people, and when he learned to bend it, he hurt katara. he swore to never bend it again. after all, he had only known fire to be destructive

but his reluctance to use firebending showed that he was too attached to worldly constructs and concepts. so much that it interfered with his ability to fulfill his duty as avatar. not as the last airbender, but as the avatar. fate would have it that aang would have to learn bending from the one descended from his genociders. and to do that, he had to detach. thus, fulfilling his role as ketu / avatar

they also had to detach from their own world to do this and travel to a land that mirrors pre-colonial mesoamerican natives. where the sun and dragons are respected for how they gave and mastered fire. and from that, aang learns fire isn’t death. fire is life.

same can be said for zuko to fulfill his role as rahu. but together, they were unstoppable. this show is wonderful and if u look at it from a vedic or traditional astrological perspective, u get so much enlightenment!

Vamps and Krittika

I briefly talked about Krittika being the Vampire archetype because of the purification aspect of it. Claire talks more about vampires in her new Mula video. While Mula dominates this trope I have seen the connection with vampires to Krittika’s purification. Claire mentions it’s important to note that vampire films are numerous and casting is broad overall. Which is why we see a a range of different naks in the vampire archetype, creating different types of vamps.

Krittika is ruled by Agni, the Fire God, which represents purification through destruction and renewal. These natives being early solars, lack control over their newfound power of purification/ transformation. The vampire archetype is similarly tied to themes of transformation—living in a state of deathlessness, often feeding off others to sustain their vitality. Vampires destroy to create, much like Krittika’s ability to burn away what no longer serves in order to purify and thrive.

Vampires are inherently tied to the concept of death, but not as an end—it is a state of becoming. Their immortality comes at the cost of their mortal life, symbolizing the shedding of the old self to attain a higher, albeit darker, state of existence. This “death” can be seen as a purifying process that strips away attachments and limitations, pushing one toward a new identity or reality.

Ex: Robert Patterson (Krittika Sun native/solar Ak) played one of the most popular vampires on television.

Ex: Megan Fox (Krittik Sun native) played a vampire in Night Teeth when she came back to television

Ex: Jacob Anderson (Birthtime not yet confirmed would supposedly have a Krittika Venus AK) played Louis de Pointe du Lac in Anne Rice’s TV series adaptation of Interview with a Vampire. I’d argue that the TV series is profoundly better than the original movie.

Much like Krittika’s shadow period, vampires live in their state of death and darkness. Vampires, like Krittika natives, are untamable forces that must consume (symbolically or literally) to maintain their magnetic allure and vitality. By taking “life” from others, they metaphorically strip away the old to reveal deeper truths about mortality, vitality, and the essence of being.

Krittika, is about burning away impurities to reveal clarity; truth seekers . Vampires, too, act as a force that removes the superficial, leaving only the essential behind; Liberators.

Vampires often represent what is repressed in society: sexual energy, autonomy, and raw instinct. Acknowledging and integrating these aspects of oneself can be deeply purifying.

In literature and mythology, vampires often serve as catalysts for change in those they encounter. Their presence forces others to confront their fears, desires, and inner truths, leading to a form of purification. For instance, many vampire stories involve characters who must overcome their own darkness or flaws to survive, thrive, or defeat the vampire.

However, eventually Krittika becomes bright and light. This nak does not dwell forever in darkness. This is merely an archetypal observation to the purification aspect of Krittika.

In conclusion, the vampire archetype is connected to purification through its association with transformation, shadow work, and renewal. Vampires strip away impurities.

The Path of Evolution of Nakshatra Yonis

In traditional Vedic Astrology, every Nakshatra is attributed an animal, that explains its primal, instinctive nature. Yoni, besides its sexual connotations literally means "nature" and "origin", implying that our human nature is going to be similar to that given animal, indicating a level of similarity in fate, spiritually. Yoni energy, in collective consciousness, is what originated people saying that "a Tiger cannot change its stripes", just like we can't change our natural instincts.

The fate of Yoni energies, however, is not stagnant, as it indicates a certain path of evolution. The animal characteristics point to changing one's roles within the species. They are symbolic as to the instinctual nature that we take among other people, and how that evolved over time.

The best, brief description of Animal Yonis, translated by a native Indian can be found here, and after years of my own study and analysing the work of other astrologers also, I find this explanation to be very congruent with the reality of people's behaviors, coming from their Nakshatras.

Below, I will give an explanation of how each yoni grows over time using Nakshatra pairs.

Sheep Yoni - Krittika, Pushya

The name of the Yoni is in fact translated more to "Herder" or "Shepherd" rather than Sheep, another entry even translating Mesh to "The Best Guidance". That showcases the gentle, caring form of leadership that this Yoni is supposed to embody. It also shows the path of being born as one of the masses to becoming a leader of the flock. That contrast occurs through a simple truth in the Universe, that there are those who start waves, who "herd", those that initiate, or those who blindly follow, thus becoming "sheep". These Nakshatras are very strict, even black and white in embodying a simple truth, that if you don't dictate the current of your own life well, you will end up being swept away in the current dictated by somebody else. We all make decisions all the time, and if our actions are self destructive in face of opportunity, we won't ultimately arrive at the right place. The Universe at large is of course more complex than that, but for these natives, this idea is what charts their spiritual path. These natives karma is to undergo an evolution from being a "blind sheep", having an energetic poverty mentality and obsessing over feeling wanted through other people's approval to proudly showcasing oneself into a nurturing, guiding figure that cares about the well being of its people and cares for their sensitivity, as sheep are very delicate animals, get spooked easily, and herding them requires quite a skill, yet they still respond to natural confidence. It also shows this Yoni's attachment to working with common people in simple communities with a grass roots philosophy. The struggle for this Yoni is believing in themselves, their correct path and their own leadership power, as their emotional association and attachment with the masses and the common man can give them quite an inferiority complex early on in life and cause them to try to follow and imitate rather than lead, and their leadership is something they must create themselves, not something given to them or encouraged from birth. They key is to be a leader not out of ego, but out of love and service.

2. Snake Yoni - Rohini, Mrigashira

The Snake, just like the wildly misinterpreted biblical symbol, referred to in this Yoni is symbolic for a Kundalini awakening. Rather than the animal itself, which is associated more with Ashlesha Nakshatra, this Yoni relates purely to the awakening of our life force through passage of time and surviving certain events. The Yoni name in sanskrit translates to performance of gentle, cautious movements, slowly over time to the point of testing its subjects and bringing them to the point of torture. This test is necessary, as Kundalini awakenings and working with one's spiritual progress does not happen overnight, and without merit. These natives feel a significant pressure to awaken their energy, which initially can manifest as flightiness and careless, scattered romantic and sexual behavior. That happens on a subconscious level, as this Yoni tries to apply pressure to their kundalini energy from different angles in different forms through other people, and some of that experience has to be physical. They are naturally talented at accessing other people's kundalini points too, which can make them seem manipulative, but they in fact have the power to trigger a spiritual awakening not only in themselves but in others, which also will manifest as physical abundance. Often they have to go through very intense experiences for their kundalini to burst through. Their evolution has a deeply spiritual dimension, that transforms their energy from restless to rhythmic. As their consciousness is rising, the Kundalini is recoiling into purpose of energy mastery through transformation of both material and spiritual. The dharmic nature of this Yoni shows the importance of righteousness for these natives without looking out for merit, which arrives at its own designated time.

3. Dog Yoni - Ardra, Mula

The direct translation of this Yoni indicates the concept of being "easily attracted or captivated" or "easily attracting due to emitting an attractive sounding noise". Thus, these natives have issues with bondage to other people since their early lives. The challenge set before this Yoni is discipline and dignity, and finding their winning place in hierarchy. They have a pack mentality, and they tend to be picky but unwavering in support. However, that also makes them very frantic in earlier life, as their loyalty often gets the better of them and they are generous even to their own detriment, not looking where the pack leads them, because the concept of being "packless" scares them. As a result, they "bind" themselves to people not worthy of their loyalty, instead of embracing their power to control worthy others in an organized fashion. Their evolution is meant to go from Loyal to Steady, as they become more self assured and less reactive, and as a result, they attract their own tribe. The spiritual understanding here, is that one will always naturally attract their own tribe, and you are never truly alone, and you should not be afraid of restraint and self-focus leading to loneliness, as ultimately, your people will find you. These natives have an inbred discernment of who really is loyal to them and to their cause, as they know that a pack can only survive and function if its built on solid ground.

4. Cat Yoni - Punarvasu, Ashlesha

Anyone who has ever owned a cat knows, that these animals not only love to clean themselves constantly, but they also love laying down on you, whenever you are ill or unwell, and their natural frequency has a healing vibration. Sadly for these natives, early on in life that means attracting a lot of damaged people, or being the one that has to energetically clean up situations, even if it's just friends and family. In their youth, they are born or forced into environments that are not good for them, because of their burden of erasing destructive karmas. Such is the original karma of this yoni, as they are sent to clean up messes and "gather and purify" energies in places and environments, where they are needed to balance out stagnant situations, that no-one else can or wants to help with. Over time, this scenario gets old, as the natives themselves get blamed and pegged for the difficult situations they came into to help, as the people they work with are too low spiritually to acknowledge the truth of their own destructive actions, which is why they were targeted for this Yoni's "karma cleaning" force field to begin with. In reality, this Yoni natives suffer a lot of damage and can build up a lot of distrust towards people, just like cats don't immediately show love until you gain their trust. Their lives only get better once they place themselves in a healing profession, so they can channel their karma clearing energy productively, since they can't hold back their instinct of "constantly cleaning up", just like cats constantly clean themselves. Punarvasu is more responsible for emotional, spiritual healing and environmental causes, Ashlesha is more of a physical healer/doctor figure in modern society, because of its links to the caduceus, used in medical science, and its links to poison, as the right dose of poison is medicine. The challenge for these natives is to evolve from absorbing negativity and cleaning up other people's messes endlessly without merit to finding a good environment, and remaining so Pure, that they radiate it and they can contribute to cleaning up world problems on a larger scale, and get fairly recognized for it.

5. Rat Yoni - Magha, Purva Phalguni

The literal translation of this Yoni indicates not only a small rodent, mouse or a rat, but also a thief, and one's ability to gain entry into difficult to enter places sneakily. All of these abilities pertain to how socially skillful this Yoni is, being able to charm its way into various circles and thus "gain entry" into places way above their stature of birth, places one technically shouldn't have the right to be in. The instinctual nature of this Yoni is to cast a wide social net, and charm every single person for their benefit. However, there is a difficulty in settling into place, which can come at one's detriment. This yoni has a challenge of transforming from running around between meaningless people restlessly to circulating intelligently and with purpose. They have an inborn skill of social grace and are able to benefit through wise navigation, but they struggle with choosing and contributing to and moving consciously between meaningful alliances. Often, they manage to charm their interlocutor, only to get to know them better, lose interest and move on. This cycle can continue futilely, until this yoni learns discernment in networking, as their fickle-mindedness can cost them valuable partnerships. Just because one can enter into many places, doesn't mean one should. The other party can sense, that this Yoni isn't fully "settled" into the interaction long term, as they're still keeping their eye out for the next best thing, and as a result, they don't inspire loyalty or trust, which are necessary even if in small amounts for social benefit. In its matured state, this Yoni is able to build a meaningful network over time, being able to convince each of their allies that they are also indispensable to them and make their way up, climbing the social ladder. However, it is also necessary to contribute more than charm to partnerships, as the veneer of pleasantry fades over time, and one is likely to make enemies if not cautious. Thus, learning multiple, substantial skills and building actual character is necessary for this yoni to function well.

6. Cow Yoni - Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Bhadrapada

The literal meaning of this Yoni is translated to "boundless", showing one's energetic ability to provide to all generously, and a heavy quality of pure, positive energy. That is done by associating this name with all possible metaphors for abundance, such as flowing milk, boundless sky, beaming rays of light. The Cow Yoni needs to be understood from the perspective of Hindu culture, where it is a sacred animal. This Yoni refers to a particular purity and grandiosity, mixed with gentleness of nature. However, as we in the Western Society know, cows tend to get mass butchered for the benefit of men, and this Yoni's fate is a mix of approach from both cultures. That reflects the path of this Yoni, that faces a challenge from being taken advantage of to being given a safe space, creating and participating in an organized system and being worshipped for its merit. As they settle into the space that is right for them, they begin naturally spreading their abundance, which leads to getting respect for a wide scope of provision and protection, that their aura provides. They attract people either way, but with status comes ability to control ones worshippers and maintain their safety as opposed to getting taken advantage of. The ultimate goal of this Yoni is to find satisfaction in achievement through abundant sharing while remaining in their secured position, as they are sort of a Universal parent of humanity, meaning to guide, provide for, and control it, rather than being controlled. They need to create a system to "get milked" in a way that's healthy for them, not butchered.

7. Buffalo Yoni - Hasta, Swati

This Yoni possesses within itself an interesting contrast, as the translation has a dual signification. One of them indicates "a person of a lower origin", with specific pointers towards women needing to sell their bodies to survive, and then transformed into "a wife of a king" or "a god on Earth". This duality relates to this Yoni's earthly task, to purify false currents and blow in the winds of true wisdom. Roaming is the word best described to define this Nakshatras nature. Their path is one of dynamic, responsible grace. They are freedom loving and boundless, they don't like to be limited and as a result, early on in life they make mistakes of trampling over people just to rebel and avoid feeling tied down. In another scenario, they themselves get trampled on by others. That takes away their best trump card, which is positively inspiring others, as the truth they carry needs to be heard. Over time, the course they chart becomes more conscious and inspiring to people, as they deep down want to use their freedom for a good reason, and their flair and spirit attract others, who want to feel the fresh breath of wind of manifested spiritual reality with them. Their mission is to go from childish and avoiding of facts and responsibility or struggling, to becoming a unique, genuine freedom fighter with a good cause, a spiritual scientist that has the power to influence crowds yet still remain free spirited. In their refined form, these natives, every time they fly by, bring blessings to their surroundings with a gust of energy current, that they leave behind them, purifying and correcting falsehoods plaguing humanity. They have to be very responsible for the quality of the energy they carry, as what they scatter, will be left behind, and they will be judged and remembered for the fruits of their effort, and their truth. Thus, their natural ability to spread the energy far and wide has to come in pair with integrity, assuring, that what they share is worth spreading.

8. Tiger Yoni - Chitra, Vishakha

The meaning of this Yoni is directly translated to potency and readiness. More than a tiger itself, the name translates to "A Vibration that Causes Manifestation", but also "restless, agitated" and "exposed to dangers". The energy here is purely rajasic, concentrated on one's ability to obtain and manifest one's desires, but it also talks about the fact, that there will always be those, who are against you fulfilling your desires because people don't always want our good, and getting what you want is contingent on overcoming opposition. The goal of this Yoni is to discover its immense inner power on the path from prey to predator. As another catlike Yoni, they are rarely born into circumstances fitting them, and they have to fight for their position in the Jungle of life. Their road develops from being hunted to hunting after their goals, from stumbling to graceful and intimidating. The power here is to go for what you want, regardless of opposition. Deep down these natives are powerfully sneaky, being able to influence or intimidate people to get what they want and elevate themselves out of difficult circumstances. They face the challenge of overcoming negative attachment and betrayal of people who question their authority, which is exactly what pushes them to embrace their power. Side note, please watch Katy Perry's "Roar" music video, it is so cliché of this Yoni it borderlines on hilarity.

9. Deer Yoni - Anuradha, Jyeshta

The main characteristic of this yoni, is that they are always in motion. They rarely pause, and they are very cautious and weary of enemies. This Yoni is not actually associated with the Deer itself, but with hunting, and chasing, Sanskrit even giving referrals to hyenas, showing the ruthlessness of their pursuits. The key element here is conquering fear of opposition, as this Yoni is closely linked to the Sacral Chakra, which cannot be expressed in a state of fear. The name of the Yoni also means relentless, which indicates that to achieve one's goal, one must have continuous persistence in face of opposition, until no-one dares to challenge them. Their path is one of developing merit and achievements over time stemming from their relentless pursuit of a worthy goal. They are supposed to move forward from blind ambition towards meaningful contribution and protecting their work for their work's sake. It is very important for them to have an outlet, as they become attacking and destructive when lost and not contributing to anything meaningful, just to deal with their inner restlessness and their desire to hunt or chase for something. They need to have an external endeavor to obtain, something to seek or strive after, as they delight more in the hunt than the tasting of the reward.

10. Alien Yoni - Purva Ashadha, Shravana

The traditional name of this Yoni is associated with a Monkey, but it is due to a lack of precision in understanding the nature of these natives. It is true, that they have to learn how to navigate and exist among humanity through imitation, just like Monkeys navigate the jungle, but that is a gross understatement of their higher nature, as deep down, they are "not from here". The confusion with the monkey also comes from calling these natives "a mysterious creature that appeared in the forest" in Sanskrit. The evolution path of this Yoni is marked with their eccentric nature, as they are the most unique of all the Yonis, possessing a high level of depth due to their connection with otherworldly realms, being literally, not of this world. As a result of their uniqueness, they often feel separated from the rest of humanity in early years. Human beings initially have an impossible time grasping their higher nature, calling them "weird creatures of the forest" and frowning upon them, often abusing them as a result, as what we can't control, we fear. As these natives learn to harness the special gifts they are born with, they become a visionary, which leads them to gathering a following of people who finally appreciate, even worship their irreplaceable contribution, and pure heart that bursts forth through their creations.

11. Mongoose Yoni - Uttara Ashadha

The interesting part of translating the Yoni name for these natives, is that minus the obvious animal connotation, this Yoni can be translated to something akin to "A Spiritual Weapon". The struggle of this Yoni, that is well known is that it exists in a solitary form, possessing its equal only amongst the stars. Yoni matching here is not of interest, as these animals tend to travel in organized packs of their own. There is an element of being misunderstood and ostracized from the rest of the world, which leads them sometimes to questionable means, that they need in order to survive in early life. These means however, never last because these people possess a higher spiritual vibration, that seeks to purify itself. Their path is one from solitude, fear, lack, being hunted and outcast to surrender, enlightenment and brotherhood. They have a unique ability to establish a higher connection to the entire universe through equating people with nature. As much as they are without a consort, they can instinctively smell the nature of all other yonis. These natives are of such an advanced nature, that they understand our human selves are ultimately only tools in ascension and freeing your energy, which is their true goal, and their only real interest on this planet, since they operate mostly from the higher chakras.

12. Lion Yoni - Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada

The aspect of the Lion, coming from this Yoni's name comes from its dignified, steady posture, emitting calmness and pride, much like the dignified, yogic, lotus position, pertaining to the spiritual dignity of steadiness in form. The theme of saving face is very strong with this Yoni, as they are taught not to show weakness and preserve their stance since birth. They tend to get angry easily in earlier life, as they are naturally rebellious, independent, touchy, reactive and territorial. However, even if they are not born into status, they are born into a family that put an emphasis of making an impression and maintaining a certain position, even among obstacles. The key is to learn how to make being authentically oneself look good, and maintain one's dignity even as people oppose their natural, chosen path. Their path is one from laziness and reactivity to pride and dignity in face of adversity. Developing nobility of spirit is essential, as they need to be unflinching on their way up. If they develop a mix of internal integrity and an ability to present a good façade and a strong posture, they become very charismatic and inspiring, as their courage and determination is a guiding light for the world. They embody the spiritual meaning of appearances.

13. Horse Yoni - Shatabhisha, Ashwini

The biggest challenge of these natives is to be able to charter a long-term course, which in human life usually has a form of a complex, long term project. That is why both Shatabhisha and Ashwini are linked to the concept of inventing and developing miraculous cures, as this process can sometimes take decades. The other reason for this power they have, is that the name of the Yoni can also be associated with "revitalization". Think of the process of taming a wild horse. Initially, they put up a lot of resistance and they tend to scatter, and run without purpose. But with the right guidance, they can carry enormous burdens and have a lot of stamina, which allows them to traverse huge distances and bridge gaps, leading to novelty. Their path is one of moving from variety mindless pursuits to actually being able to hone in and finish a meaningful task, as they tame their own kundalini spark, that has the power to initiate breakthroughs for all mankind.

14. Elephant Yoni - Bharani, Revati

There is an element of subconscious fear of being consumed in this yoni, as they have an acute awareness of death, mixed with the consciousness of carrying a precious heritage. On their track, as contradictory emotions often go in tandem, they move on from initial timidness to reckless fearlessness, as if to taunt the world. As they mature, they grow into careful judgment and investment, thinking about what they will leave after death. Their path is to grow from being anxious about their fate to trusting in and performing divine judgment and working on their legacy. The challenge to overcome here is to develop an understanding, that death will ultimately come for us all, but our achievements and energetic contribution, as well as really strong, authentic bonds, can transcend that, and so one should be neither reckless nor fearful in the face of one's own mortality. These natives have the power to pour all of their wisdom and enormous energy body to nourish very wide projects, and they also have an inherent spiritual control to accessing huge bodies of energy, as they grow into being able to transcend their own limitations. In that way, they can become a measuring stick for others or even society at large. They are concerned with offspring, as they want to pass their heritage to them as a way of transcending death itself.

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