* Ashvini (अश्विनि) (Horse Woman)
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o Western star name : β and γArietis
o Lord: Ketu (South lunar node)
o Symbol : Horse's head Deity : Ashwini Kumaras, the horse-headed twins who are physicians to the gods
o Indian zodiac: 0° - 13°20' Mesha ; Western zodiac 26° Aries - 9°20' Taurus
o The moon in Ashvini indicates a person who is a pioneer, innovator and explorer, who is heroic, courageous, restless, impatient, with a zest for life. They have a strong desire to be of service to others. They are energetic, magnetic and attractive, and are quick in speech and actions. However, they can also be inconsiderate and irresponsible.
* Bharani (भरणी) (Bearer of New Life)
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o Western star name: 35, 39, and 41 Arietis
o Lord: Shukra (Venus)
o Symbol: Yoni, the female organ of reproduction Deity: Yama, god of death or Dharma
o Indian zodiac: 13° 20' - 26°40' Mesha ; Western zodiac 9° 20' - 22° 40' Taurus
o The moon in Bharani indicates a person who suffers struggles and restraint and obstacles in life. They can be resentful of these restrictions and jealous of the good fortune of others. They will inflict oppression on others, or else fight to liberate themselves and others from oppression. They are intelligent and witty and love the fine things of life, but they can also be fanatical in their beliefs, which can lead to ups and downs in life.
* Krittika (क्रृत्तिका) (One Who Cuts)
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o Western star name: Pleiades
o Lord: Ravi (Sun)
o Symbol: Knife or spear Deity : Agni, god of fire
o Indian zodiac: 26°40' Mesha - 10° Vrishabha ; Western zodiac 22° 40' Taurus - 6° Gemini
o The moon in Krittika indicates a person who is sharp, penetrating, sarcastic and critical. They are proud, ambitious, determined and focused on achieving their goals. They can be crusaders against injustice, protective of others, persistent and stubborn, but also aggressive and fiery.
* Rohini (रोहिणी) (Red One)
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o Western star name: Aldebaran
o Lord: Chandra (Moon)
o Symbol: Cart or chariot, temple, banyan tree Deity : Brahma or Prajapati, the Creator
o Indian zodiac: 10° - 23°20' Vrishabha ; Western zodiac 6° - 19°20' Gemini
o The moon in Rohini indicates a person who is passionate, sexually seductive, elegant, attractive and charismatic. They love children, art, music and luxury, and the fine things of life, but can be snobbish, pampered, materialistic and critical of those whom they consider not up to their own standards.
* Mrigashīrsha (म्रृगशीर्षा) (Head of a Deer)
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o Western star name: )λ, φ Orionis
o Lord: Mangala (Mars)
o Symbol: Deer's head Deity: Soma, Chandra, the Moon god
o Indian zodiac: 23° 20' Vrishabha - 6° 40' Mithuna ; Western zodiac: 19°20' Gemini - 2°40' Cancer
o The moon in Mrigashirsha indicates a person who is restless and nervous, and constantly searching or looking for something. They are gentle, tender and peaceful, sensual and romantic, with motherly instincts. They are always curious and so are good travellers, investigators, researchers and collectors and they make good public speakers and communicators.
* Ardra (आर्द्रा) (Moist One))
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o Western star name: Betelgeuse
o Lord: Rahu (North lunar node)
o Symbol: Teardrop, diamond, a human head Deity : Rudra, the storm god
o Indian zodiac: 6° 40' - 20° Mithuna ; Western zodiac: 2° 40' - 16° Cancer
o The moon in Ardra indicates a person with sadness and destructive impulses, but also who is skilled at creating new things out of destruction and renovating old things. They are cold, calculating, stubborn and controlling, with a violent temperament, but can also be strong, stable and sympathetic personalities.
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Answered by
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11:03 AM on August 17, 2008
