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Ashwini Nakshatra
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Ashwini Nakshatra
Ashwini Nakshatra is the first Nakshatra in Hindu astrology. It possesses a spread from 0°-0′-0″ to 13°-20′. It corresponds to the head of Aries & comprises of the twin stars called the Alpha Arietis (Sasra) and the Beta Arietis (Satya) – the healers of the Gods.
In electional astrology as mentioned in the epics Ramayana & Mahabharata, Ashwini classifies as a small constellation, and this Nakshatra is believed to be auspicious for new beginnings of a precise or delicate nature when the moon is in Ashwini. The ruling deities for Ashwini are the heavenly twin physicians – the Ashwini Kumaras, who served the Lords. Symbolically, Ashwini is considered to be the wife of the Ashwini Kumaras.
Ashwini Nakshatra Characteristics & Features
| Ashwini Nakshatra Ruling Planet | Ketu |
| Nakshatra Number | 1 |
| Nakshatra Gender | Male |
| Nakshatra Symbol | Head of a horse, honey and the bee hive |
| Animal Symbol | A Male Horse |
| Presiding Deity | Ashwini Kumaras, the golden armored horse-headed twins |
| Nature | Deva (God-like) |
| Dosha | Vata |
| Ashwini Nakshatra Rashi (Zodiac) | Mesha (Aries) |
| Guna | Sattwa |
| Element | Earth |
| Disposition | Moveable/ variable |
| Ashwini Nakshatra Baby Names | Names start with Chu, Che, Cho, La |
Ashwini Nakshatra Mail and Femail Qualities
Males and females born under the Ashwini Star have mostly the same characteristics & qualities.
Individual Personality
- Polite and charming in nature
- Well mannered
- Good physical appearance
- Skilled
- Knowledgeable
- Intelligent
Strengths/ Positives
- Almost always in a lively mood
- Bold & courageous
- Adventurous
- Youthful
- Very direct
- Competent workers
- Motivated to step into new ventures
- Self-sufficient
- Natural healers
- Cooperative & helpful
- Intuitive
- Drawn to activities of healing or self-improvement
Areas of Concern/ Problems
- Troubles in married life
- Lack of conjugal bliss
- Incomplete projects keep piling up.
- Prone to become habitual of consumption of alcohol or sexual activities
- Become impulsive at times
Weaknesses
- Hasty and impulsive
- Inefficient for long-term commitments
- Quick tempered
- Do not take advice well
- Aggressive
- Stubborn & haughty
- Easily disappointed
- Always dissatisfied
- Lack mental peace & serenity
- Overly passionate
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