Ashwini Nakshatra Characteristics and Predictions
Ashwini Nakshatra is the first nakshatra of the zodiac, as symbolized by the twin horses carrying a chariot. The Ashwini Kumaras (brothers) are the ruling deity of the nakshatra, the physician of Gods. The attributes of the Ashwini Nakshatra Lord have an essence of its characteristics.
The word Ashwa has its origin in the Sanskrit word Aashu which means velocity, swiftness, rapid execution of tasks, hasty nature, inclination to the medical field, healing dispositions, treatment for infertility, music, literature, hard work, awareness, alertness, nurturing, slow-aging, amicable and the tendency of self-medication. These constitute some of the salient characteristics of Ashwini nakshatra.
Ashwini Nakshatra Predictions
Vedic Astrology Ashwini nakshatra-born people have good knowledge of herbs and medicines. They can mitigate the physical as well as mental sufferings of the people. They have a gentle touch relieving people from worries in life. They can often work as healers, surgeons, physicians, psychologists, etc.
The natives born under Ashwini nakshatra have attractive and radiant personalities. They exude charm in their appearance and communication. People tend to get attracted to them for their sense of style, dressing sense, pleasing appearance, etc.
Symbolized by twin horses, Ashwini nakshatra-born natives wish to work in teams. There are strong chances of having twin children or getting born as a twin themselves.
The Ashwini nakshatra-born people have oblique face-cut, wear specs or goggles, and are highly fashionable. They have a sweet tongue and always love to look modern and stylized.
They may drive very fast and are always ready to give unasked advice to people. They have high determination for their goals in life.
They are brilliant drivers and are quick in mapping travel routes. They are restless, skilled, courageous, and always busy with one task.
Ashwini in Lagna can make the natives self-centered and greedy. These natives are strict and secretive. They are good at hiding things.
These natives face struggles and challenges in their careers but are usually the most successful among the family members. They wisely calculate all pros and cons of the situation before reacting to any situation.
The predictive attributes of Vedic Astrology Ashwini Nakshatra will differ based on the quadrant or pada of the nakshatra and the native is born. The predictions based on the four padas of Ashwini Nakshatra are as follows-
Ashwini Quadrant 1: This native has an oval face, sharp nose, heavy voice, small eyes which usually blink while talking, moderately attractive, slim body, and avg. Length of arms and legs etc., they are highly active and aspire for respect and recognition in their field of work. They act quickly and are usually successful.
Ashwini Quadrant 2: The natives under the second pada have fair complexion and a round face. They have healthy bodies, broad shoulders, rectangular foreheads, and shining eyes. They have chubby faces, prominent collarbones, and long noses. They follow a more practical approach to life. They are pleasing personalities and take swift actions in life. They are generally fond of luxuries and easygoing in their daily routine. They are ambitious and generally successful in life.
Ashwini quadrant 3: The natives born in the third quadrant of Ashwini nakshatra are talkative and humorous and somehow show connections with light or fire. They generally perform tasks or jobs involving mental work and intelligence. They select their words wisely while interacting with people. They may have less hair or a tendency to hair fall. They have a pale complexion with prominent eyes and slim lower portions.
Ashwini quadrant 4: The natives of the 4th quadrant generally look sad and have an aggressive attitude. They have an average length of the nose and are not much bulky. These natives are fond of travels and journeys. They may have thick hair on their legs and arms. They possess healing capacities and have a soothing impression on others. They are conscious enough for social well-being and show emotions and empathy for the public. The natives may show similar attributes related to the relatives and other significations of the house where the Ashwini quadrant occurs in the horoscope.
The astrological text Karma Vipaaka inferences
Ashwini quadrant 1 — They may have an inter-cast marriage and may remain worried about the marriage of their children. They are generally greedy and may get engaged in religious activities wishfully.
Ashwini quadrant 2- These natives have better relations with their maternal family. Their parents may belong to different religions or communities. They may have to face infertility, problems in progeny, or loss of children in life. They are prone to colds and asthma.
Ashwini quadrant 3 — There is a tendency of cruelty towards animals, love of non-vegetarian foods, etc. The person may die during the pilgrimage. They offend and criticize respectable social personalities. There may be a problem with progeny.
Ashwini quadrant 4 — There may be no children for them. They are noble and generally face the enmity of others. These natives waste money from their families and have troubles with their daughter-in-law.
Ashwini nakshatra puja
Ashwini nakshatra puja helps to rectify the inauspicious effects of the Nakshatra when Ashwini is occupied by badly disposed planets. It is more helpful when nakshatra is placed in the Lagna and also in improving the signification of the house of its placement in the birth chart. For this, one should worship Ashwini kumaras and offer flowers, rice grains, and sandalwood paste on the shiva linga.