Nakshatra – Ashwini

The first constellation of a zodiac belt, Ashwini Kumaras is symbolic of golden armoured horse-headed twins. Just like a horse, the natives possess power, strength, dignity, swiftness, courage, and are also endowed with vitality and initiativeness. They are too fast and pioneers of ideas and activities. These untamed horses are least likely to tell what needs to be done and always focus on self-improvements.

A very few of you would know that they are the physicians of God, the friends of the sick and unfortunate. With Ketu, the south node as the governor of Ashwini Nakshatra, this constellation reflects the dynamism of Ketu.

Ashwini Nakshatra Astrology

Ashwini Nakshatra ranges from 0 to 13.2 degrees in Aries zodiac sign and is characterized by a couple of shining stars. It may not be wrong to call it spontaneous stars. No wonder, Ashwini Kumaras are full of sincerity and active intelligence.

Ashwini Nakshatra Male Characteristics

The males born in the Ashwini Nakshatra will almost always have a handsome face and bright and big eyes. His forehead will be broad and nose tends to be big. However, he will be grateful to those who love him and will go to any extent to do anything for them. Undoubtedly, he is the best friend you can have when you need one desperately. Having patience even during times of great danger makes him special. But, it will be a tough task to control him when he goes haywire. Counting his strength, he can give you the best guidance, but he is fearful of criticism to the point of being paranoid — he feels people may be plotting dirty things against him.

Ashwini Nakshatra Male: Profession and Related Areas

Jack of all trades and master of none is the best fit for Ashwini Nakshatra natives. As the natives are good at almost all kinds of tasks but are not the master of any one of them. He loves music and nurtures literary ambitions. However, he will have to struggle up to the age of 30, but thereafter, he will experience continuous progress till the age of 55. On the financial front, he is very tight-fisted, and yet somehow, he is always running out of money.

Ashwini Nakshatra Male: Compatibility and Family Life

He devoutly loves his family but can be subject to humiliation by them owing to the fact that he is very adamant. Also, he fails to gain the love and affection of his father. If he seeks help, it is likely to come from his maternal uncles. Friends will help him even more. He usually marries between the age of 26 to 30 years and will have more sons than daughters.

Ashwini Nakshatra Male: Health and Well-Being

The male native of the Ashwini Nakshatra generally enjoys good health, except for the normal ailments caused by seasonal changes, such as cough, cold, or viral infections. In later years, they should be careful of pain in the bones, indigestion, or chest pain as these could be symptoms of something more serious.

Ashwini Nakshatra Female Characteristics

The female natives of the Ashwini Nakshatra have the skill of attracting anyone with their sweet words. She is extremely patient. Though she is pure-hearted, she tends to be over-sexed and wishes to indulge in the act all the time. Even though she may lead a modern life, she follows the traditional way of life and respects all elders by following things like touching their feet on all special occasions.

Ashwini Nakshatra Female: Profession and Related Areas

She is likely to do a job where she may be given an administrative role. She will work devotedly till the age of 50 but will quit her job after that. It is mainly because she will be comfortably off financially, and because she would like to do some social work. Also, she will give more quality time to her family.

Ashwini Nakshatra Female: Compatibility and Family Life

For the Ashwini Nakshatra native marriage is usually solemnized between the ages of 23 and 26 years. In case, marriage takes outside this time-frame, it is observed that problems take place aplenty. In Ashwini nakshatra love life, anyone from both the partners has to struggle because such marriages either end in a divorce, separation or even the death of a spouse.

Ashwini Nakshatra Female: Health and Well-Being

On the health front, not many problems are foreseen but stay away from mental worry and anxiety. In case, these things spiral out of control, it may have an adverse impact on the functioning of the brain. Also, she should be careful while cooking and not get too near a fire. While driving also needs to be careful and drive safely.

Ashwini Nakshatra Padas

Ashwini Nakshatra 1st Pada: The first quarter of the Ashwini Nakshatra comes in Aries Navamsa, and is governed by Mars. The pada is dominated by courage, vigorous activity and an independent spirit. The quarter is blessed with energy, drive and initiative.

Ashwini Nakshatra 2nd Pada: The second pada of the Ashwini Nakshatra falls in the Taurus Navamsa. It is governed by Venus. It is resourceful and practical because it associates everything that is graceful, and brilliant about the Ashvini Kumaras. All material ideas and thoughts will manifest in this pada.

Ashwini Nakshatra 3rd Pada: The third pada of the Ashwini Nakshatra falls in the Gemini Navamsa. It is governed by Mercury and associated with the communicative and humour aspect of the Nakshatra. The pada endows the aspect of quick decision-making, and the native becomes an expert in various kinds of mental activities.

Ashwini Nakshatra 4th Pada: The fourth pada of the Ashwini nakshatra comes in the falls Cancer Navamsa. It is governed by the Moon. Mental and physical healing is the predominating factor here. The main aspect manifested in this pada is compassion.

Some Interesting Facts of Ashwini Nakshatra

Translation: Born of a Horse

Symbol: Horseman

Lord: Ketu

Zodiac: Aries sign

Diety: Ganesha or Ashwini Kumaras, the physicians of the heavenly gods

Nature: Light

Gana: Dev

Mode: Active

Constellation: 3

Body VarahaMihira: Knees

Body Parashara: Head

Number: 1

Letter: chu, chae, cho, ia

Lucky letters: C & L

Lucky Stone: Cat’s Eye

Lucky Color: Black

Lucky Numbers: 7, 9

Element: Earth

Dosh: Vata

Bird Name: Wild Eagle

Yoni/Animal Symbol: A Male Horse (Ashwa)

Tree: Mushti