5. Mrigashira Nakshatra – The Deer’s Gaze. Mars: 7 – 21 June

Sanskrit Name: Mrigashira (“Deer’s Head”) Constellation: Orion Deity: Chandra (Moon God) Ruling Planet: Mars Type: Soft and gentle (Mridu) Symbol: The head of a deer Range: 23°20′ Taurus – 6°40′ Gemini Element: Air Guna: Tamasic Primary Aim: Moksha (liberation) Career: Performer, artist, poet, blogger, designer, tailor, veterinarian, astrologer…

4. Rohini Nakshatra. Moon: May 27 – June 9

The Red One • The Star of Ascent • Ruled by the Moon • Deity: Brahma (Prajapati) Myth and Cosmic Role Rohini’s soul rests in the crescent arms of the Moon, cradling life and abundance like sacred cows beneath the stars. Rohini is the favourite consort of Chandra, the Moon god, whose…

3. Krittika Nakshatra — The Blade of Fire. Sun: 13 – 26 May

Sanskrit Name: कृत्तिका (Krittikā) Zodiac Span: 26°40′ Aries – 10°00′ Taurus Ruling Planet: Sun (Surya) Symbol: Blade, knife, razor, axe, flame, peacock feather Deity: Agni (God of Fire), Kartikeya (Commander of the Gods) Nature: Mixed (demoniac yet transformational) Element: Earth Guna: Rajasic Caste: Brahmin Animal Symbol: Female Goat Direction: East…

2. Bharani Nakshatra. Venus: 29 April – 12 May

Degrees: 13°20′ – 26°40′ Aries Ruling Planet: Venus and Mars Symbol: Womb (Yoni) Deity: Yama (God of Death and Dharma) Nature: Ugra (fierce), Manushya (human), Earthy Element: Earth Guna: Rajas Primary Aim (Purushartha): Artha (material prosperity) Associated Animal: Elephant Sounds: Li, Lu, Le, Lo Gender: Feminine Introduction: The Womb…

Ashvini: The Healing Power of Ketu and Mars

Ashvini: The Union of Ketu and Mars Ashvini is the dynamic fusion of the energies of Ketu and Mars. Ketu is known as a planet of healing—especially when placed in the 6th house or the 6th sign of the zodiac, where it may bring about profound physical or mental…