Category: Nakshatra (Page 2 of 11)

• Span: 03°20′ Cancer to 16°40′ Cancer
• Deity: Brihaspati
• Dasha Lord: Saturn
• Symbols: Flower, Circle and Arrow
• Animal (Yoni): Goat (male)
• Shakti or power: brahmavarchasa shakti = power of Brahma, the power of creation

The name Pushya can be translated into “blossoming”, “yielding” or “nourishing”. By that, it obviously relates to something prosperous or fruitful. One of the main symbols of this nakshatra is a flower, which again relates to the process of blossoming.

The flower represents a high stage of evolution, although not the final one, as we are not yet a fruit. This shows that Pushya tends to have goals, ideals and meanings. They have blossomed into a specific goal or idea for life. Similarly, the symbol of the arrow always highlights a goal or target. The circle also shows a limited area, something contained. The three symbols here indicate goals, objectives and a sense of destiny.

Going a little bit further, the flower shows a benevolent quality, with a tendency towards helping others or overall providing beauty and nice things for the world around them. The circle can also be related to cows, specially the cow udder. Again highlighting ideas of generosity and nourishment.

The deity of this star is Brihaspati, the deity related to Jupiter in Vedic mythology. All Jupiterian meanings can be related to this star. So luck, benevolence, religiosity, good fortune and a philosophical nature are indicated.

Interestingly enough, the planetary ruler of the nakshatra is Saturn, making a combination of Jupiter and Saturn here. This creates a push and pull between forces. The high and the low, up and down, the rich and the poor, etc.

The combination of these two influences, astrologically, tends to be seen as a very productive one. The influence of both is seen as a sign of things materializing or prospering in some form. So this nakshatra tends to be very productive or fruitful. On the other hand, highs and lows in life tend to be indicated, as things flip between the two polarities.

The shakti of this star is related to Brahma, the god of creation, so this star tends to be a very creative force. In many cases, this can make a person artistically inclined. It can also relate towards having many children. Overall, it highlights the meanings of prosperity and luck already discussed.

A primary meaning of this star deals with prosperity, many of the symbols here indicate luck and fruitfulness. So these natives tend to do well in life. Material progress is usually seen here.

These are usually very kind and generous people in general. At times, this can relate to child adoption or taking care of someone outside of their own families.

Physically, these natives tend to be fleshy, with pretty smiles and a charming nature. A tendency towards large chests or breasts is seen, making for very attractive individuals.

These natives have a strong need for material security. They will usually work very hard, until they achieve enough of a cushion or enough comfort in life. Their mental health depends a lot on their material security, any slight disturbance could get them riled up.

This nakshatra tends to promote an interest in gardening and nature. At a smaller level, this will deal with many house-plants. In other cases, the native might end up owning a farm or rural property.

These natives tend to be conservative and family oriented, with two big asterisks to what exactly that shows: they want to preserve the status quo, whichever it might be; they are oriented towards their own family.

Politically, these people tend to relate to whatever the status quo is. If it is rightwing politics, then it is that. If it is communism, then communism it is. If it is giving Adrian from Nexus Astrology money, then lucky me. They tend towards accepting, embracing and promoting anything that becomes mainstream. They abhor conflict, so they tend towards anything milquetoast that promotes calm and tranquility in society. They are rarely radicals or revolutionaries.

The family oriented portion is another expression of that. It doesn’t mean cartoon characters and wholesome things, not necessarily. They are oriented towards their family, so doing whatever their family does becomes natural. If their family owns sex clubs, they will family-orientedly go into that business. If it is drugs, the same.

This last point goes in line with their strong need for material security. As long as they are comfortable and well in life, they don’t really care much about the consequences to others, or the ethics of what they are doing.

As usual, let’s delve into the negative. I debated with my editor (myself) on inserting the previous two points as negative points. I went against it, for these are not necessarily negative points, although they can develop into it.

Going back to symbols, the circle shows a gathering of something. In Pushya, they gather their family in a circle. And nobody outside matters. In a very negative expression of this nakshatra, the natives can be outright cruel and deceitful to outsiders. All while wanting the very best for their family or group. Again, this is in a very negative expression of this star, with many afflictions. Nonetheless, learning to embrace others, and seeing beyond their little circles, can be a great lesson here.

A fairly common negative of Pushya deals with emotional manipulation. These natives are prone towards playing games with others, playing the victim or using emotion to get what they want. A final, smaller note, is that these natives can be very judgmental or gossipy at times.

As a daily star:

Overall, a very joyous and nice day of the month. This nakshatra has a calm and fairly slow demeanor, so some delays and interruptions are possible. But it is very prosperous for a new beginning, as projects started here tend to grow and expand. People tend to be very friendly today. Conversations tend to center around music, arts and fun subjects; or gossip and bitchy celebrity culture.

→ Favorable activities with Pushya: favorable for any kind of new beginning. Great for parties, celebrations and meetings. Great for getting help and support from others. Also good for seeking advice from others. Good for religious ceremonies. A great time for nurturing, relaxation, comfort and anything soothing.

→ Unfavorable activities with Pushya: unfavorable for anything harsh or cruel, not a good time for confrontations. Not indicated for marriage cerimonies.

On a predictive manner, planets in Pushya tend to indicate luck and prosperity, many times they can also indicate artistic talent. A big thing though is charm, so planets in the 1st or 10th in Pushya tend to make a native well liked. In the modern world, planets here tend to help people succeed in social media.

Examples:

• Christie Hefner (Pushya Moon at 15° Cancer): American publishing executive and noted family, the daughter of Hugh Hefner.
  • Family Business: she led Playboy Enterprises for almost 20 years, improving the company’s finances greatly.
    • here we have the example of a family business, that’s not so family-oriented.
• Cristóbal Balenciaga (Pushya ascendant at 10° Cancer): Spanish fashion designer, House of Balenciaga.
  • Family Business: He learned sewing early in life, through his mother, who worked making dresses to support the family.
  • Here we have many themes, soft subjects like fashion. Focus on beauty and pleasure. Material progress in life, starting as the humble son of a widow and ending life as a top fashion designer.

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• Span: 20°00′ Libra to 03°20′ Scorpio
• Deity: Indra and Agni (yes, two)
• Dasha Lord: Jupiter
• Symbol: Forked Branch, Archway or a Spindle
• Animal (Yoni): Tiger (male)
• Shakti or power: vyapana shakti = power of vast achievement

The name Vishakha refers to something split, or branched. Vish can mean something spread, extended or all encompassing. Akha refers to a sword or a hoe (the tool). Together, this means a blade with multiple sides. Or a forked branch, which is one of the main symbols here. Vish can also refer to accomplishing or achieving, and achievement is a very important point in regards to this star. A final meaning of Vish deals with entering a place or settling in a place.

The meaning and symbolism here refers to a forked branch, a Y-shaped object. A secondary symbol, which relates to entering a place, deals with an archway. The final symbol is a spindle, which is another possible translation for the word Vishakha itself.

The symbols indicate the nature of life and desire. The Y-Shape shows choices, divisions and turning points, where we come from a common thread but must select a distinct path. The Archway shows the achievement or arrival. The spindle shows the spinning nature of life and the universe, with cycles and movement.

Going more in depth on each symbol, the Y-shape stands out as the main one, as it refers to the dualities present on this nakshatra. Unlike other nakshatras, this one has two deities. Agni, which is the deity behind Krittika nakshatra, the god of fire; and Indra, the deity behind Jyeshtha nakshatra, the god of war and the leader of the gods.

The duality here represents an inner conflict. Indra is the god of luxury, with palatial buildings, while Agni is the god of sacrifice and penance. In life, this acts as a conflict between boastfulness and achievement, compared with humbleness and detachment.

The symbol of the archway deals with a notable structure, like the triumph arch or the pearly gates of heaven. This shows achievement, something great being accomplished. It can also show the archway of an altar, where marriage is celebrated.

The problem with achievement? A cowboy’s work is never done. You work hard towards something, but there is no rest afterwards. Either another goal appears, or you simply have to keep working to maintain that. With marriage, this is specially true. No matter how many fireworks and helicopter rides the ceremony has, the real work begins afterwards. Staying together, sharing a life, tackling problems, dealing with flaws and pet peeves, not murdering your partner, etc.

The final symbol of the spindle shows the Wheel of Dharma or the cycle of life. As this nakshatra deals a lot with achievement, conquering things, the idea of a cycle is inevitable. Desire, followed by achievement, followed by a new desire restarting the cycle.

The shakti of this star refers to all encompassing achievement, vast achievement. This is a very powerful nakshatra for achievement. These natives usually accomplish a lot in life, this is also a powerful day for getting things done. Achievements here reach far and wide.

Through the symbols discussed above, we understand that desire and achievement are the main points of this nakshatra. Most of it lies in the sign of Libra, the natural 7th house, which represents kama and desires. Libra naturally promotes strong desires, specially for material possessions and marriage. This nakshatra highlights this desirous aspect of Libra.

Vishakha deals with a native that is always longing for the great victory. For the palace, the wealth, the perfect spouse, the top of the tops on everything. That comes allied with great skill, endurance and work ethic. So these natives usually work hard to get what they want. Similarly, this star tends to promote achievement and victory. As the Archway represents arriving, reaching a higher ground.

The concept of a split or a branch, however, is the most important point. On desires, it represents the endless stream of them. Once an achievement is made, a new desire arises, maybe multiple desires. You move to a better neighborhood, now you need a better car. Also, you might need better furniture. Once you have enough furniture, you might need a bigger better house for it.

The split specially represents the uncommon point of two deities, specially two deities with mostly dissonant meanings. Agni represents penance, Indra represents opulence. Agni is the initial force, also a permanent presence. Indra is a position, temporarily occupied by a soul, ephemeral.

The split meaning is, not shockingly, split. On one side, it represents the division of a desire/goal into multiple desires/goals. On the other hand, it represents a dual nature of sorts, where the native swings between two extremes. A humble, gentle character, or a boastful and highly desirous person.

Vishakha also tends to indicate strong love relationships. These natives have a strong craving for romantic love, as well as marriage. This star is all about goals, and love is one of these goals.

Natives tend to put all their efforts, all their strength, into their relationships. For good and bad. On the positive, they are very dedicated partners who will do a lot for their loved ones. On the negative, they can become obsessive at times, engaging in odd and controlling behaviors.

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As usual, let’s delve into the negative. The main problem with Vishakha is excess and its derivative actions.

On the most obvious ground, that can show indulgence. The native might be excessive with food, alcohol, drugs or sex. Addictions and troubles can arise from these excesses. A negative trend here is also about cowardice, sacrificing others for your own good.

But a big excess comes from a vicious life pattern, where the native is always aiming for the next big thing, never enjoying what he already has. There is a hard time finding satisfaction here, finding solace in what you have. The native is always longing for something more, for a new mountain not yet conquered.

Problems of insecurity, not feeling good enough can arise out of this. Developing gratitude for what you already have goes a long way for Vishakha natives. Learning to appreciate what you have achieved, rather than feeling small because you could’ve achieved more. There will always be someone with more, that doesn’t mean that what you have is not good, or that you are not worthy or valuable.

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As a daily star:

Vishakha days tend to either be a time of intense indulgence or effort. It can either be a day where you are just partying, having food, alcohol, sex and enjoying life. Or it can be a day where you are working towards achieving something. It tends to either be the busy little worker, trying to become somebody, or the somebody who is enjoying life.

On the work and achievement grounds, this is a great day to reach any goal. Reading these descriptions is one thing, an important one at that, but living them is another. I recently went through a Vishakha day where I had a complicated task to solve. Something that I didn’t want to do, a responsibility that just showed up, but it had to be dealt with. It was something that could end up taking more than 8 hours of work, depending on how things went. Well, it took about 2 hours and it was done to perfection.

The energy here is favorable towards any concentrated and clear effort. It is a great time to concentrate, tackle problems and deal with important projects.

→ Favorable activities with Vishakha: Exerting force, making efforts to achieve a goal. Favorable for clear goals and targets. Getting things done. Defining goals or making resolutions. Harsh activities. Anything needing focus, mental or physical. Favorable for parties, ceremonies, specially those that deal with honors or pomp. Romance and seduction.

→ Unfavorable activities with Vishakha: Negative for travel, anything requiring diplomacy or tact, as this is a fierce and forceful energy. Not good for initiations or marriage.

On a predictive manner, Vishakha represents an imposing and determined force. With the 2nd house, this could mean that the family of the native is very controlling, and that they tend to impose their will on the native. With the 7th house or Venus, this could show multiple marriages, as the person might not be satisfied, always seeking the perfect partner.

Examples:

• Chris Evert (Vishakha Ascendant at 1° Scorpio, Moon at 22° Libra + Saturn 24° Libra + Venus 25° Libra): American former world No. 1 tennis player
  • High achievements: She was ranked world No. 1 for 260 weeks, and was the year-end world No. 1 singles player seven times (1974–1978, 1980, 1981). She won an unprecedented 1,309 matches.
  • Strong work ethic and endurance: She managed to complete high school, even while managing a complicated training and competing schedule, something that many athletes struggle with.
    • She became know as “Ice Maiden”, for her stoic expression and lack of emotions in the tennis court.
  • Change and transformation: After a Wimbledon victory, she experienced a crisis, and she felt a “terrible, overwhelming sense of emptiness. I had just won tennis’ biggest tournament and was feeling awful. It was then I knew there had to be something more to life. My identity, my self-esteem, was defined by winning or losing.“
  • Here we have the problem with achievement, and the need for something else that tends to arise.

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