Nakshatras  part 2

To know what that means in concrete terms, you have to analyze it’s Rashi based position; Sun is in Capricorn, and in  the 7th h.. The topic on dashas will be elaborately discussed in a future chapter.      These are the 27 nakshatras and their dasha lords:       1. Ashwini       2. Bharani       3. Krittika       4. Rohini       5. Mrigashira       6. Ardra       7. Punarvasu       8. Pusya       9. Ashlesha     10. Magha     11. Poorva Phalguni     12. Uttara Phalguni     13. Hasta     14. Chitra     15. Swati     16. Vishaka     17. Anuradha     18. Jyestha     19. Moola     20. Poorvashadha     21. Uttarashadha     22. Shravana     23. Dhanishta     24. Shatabisha     25. Poorvabhadrapada     26. Uttarabhadrapada     27. Revati      For the purpose of Muhurta, the Brihat Samhita classifies the Nakshatras in some broad groups that characterize their nature. Each group is favorable for certain types of events, and these events give you a fairly good picture of the quality of that group: Dhruva (fixed)

Nakshatras

The three Uttaras and Rohini are called Dhruva or Fixed. To be used for  coronations, expiatory rituals, planting of trees, laying the foundation of towns, commencement of meritorious deeds, sowing seeds and other permanent things. Tikshna/Daruna (dreadful):     Mula, Ardra, Jyestha and Ashlesha.  These are good for success in attacks, incantations, raising of goblins, imprisonment of others, murder, separation of friends and alliance with kings and the like. So if you care for raising a goblin, wait until the Moon is in one of those nakshatras. Ugra (Fierce)     The three Purvas (Purvaphalguni, Purvasadha and Purvabhadrapada), Bharani and Magha.  They are to be used with success in ruining enemies, destruction, deceit, imprisoning, poisoning, arson, striking with weapons and murders and the like. Ksipra (Swift)     Hasta, Ashwini, and Pushya (Abhijit too) are termed Ksipra or Swift.  They are beneficial for trade, sensual sports, education, decorations (or making ornaments), fine arts, skilled labor (like carpentry, smithy etc.), medical treatment, journey and the like (taking or giving loan etc.). Mrdu (Tender)     Anuradha, Chitra, Revati and Mrigasira. They are used with advantage in making friends, sexual union, use of garments and ornaments, performance of auspicious ceremonies (like marriage, Upanayana and Cudakarana) and singing. Mrdutikshna/ Sadharana (Tender-Dreadful)     Krittika and Vishaka. These yield mixed results. Cara (Temporary)     Shrvana, Dhanistha, Shatabhisa, Punarvasu and Swati. These are beneficial for emphemoral things.      We will now elaborate on the details of each Nakshatra. Since there is no one, complete authentic source on Nakshatras, we have to gather our information from several sources. Parashara does not mention nakshatras for interpretive purposes at all. The Brihat Samhita uses Nakshatras in various ways related to mundane astrology (part of the Samhita branch of Astrology). In the Brihat Jataka interpretations are given for the Moon in the various Nakshatras.  Since the Moon rules the mind and emotions, the interpretations should be read as already being adjusted for the limitation of the Moon’s significations. The full significance of the Nakshatra is greater than that.