- Nakshatra Deity: Mitra – one of the 12 Adityas. Mitra promotes good faith, cordiality and co-operation among people. He is the divine friend and lord of compassion. He is also the protector of Treaties (opposite of Agni, Krittika). Mitra means binding, contracts, treaties etc. – which may be upkept or broken.
- Symbols: The Triumphal Arch / Gateway (same as Visakha)-symbolizing Success and Achievement, Lotus flower- symbolizing ability to grow in tough conditions, A Staff – representing strength and safety, diamond.
- Kind: Mridu (Soft)
- Facing or Looking Towards: Triyangamukha/ Sideways
- No of Stars: 4
- Nick Name: Follower of Radha, Subsequent Success (after struggles), A small flash of lightning, a Tiny Spark.
- Foundation Above: To Ascend.
- Foundation Below: To Descend.
- Shakti (Power): Radhana Shakti (“The Power to Worship”).
- Final Desire: To be regarded as friend in all worlds.
Puranic Stories:
- Maitra-Varuna
- Maitreya
- Yudhishtara
- Agastya-Vasishta
- Lalita (Ishta-Sakhi of Radha), Mitravinda (Krishna’s consort)
మిత్రస్య అనూరాధా అభ్యారోహత్
పరస్తాత్ అభ్యారూఢం అవస్తాత్
Mitra = The vedic solar deity. Keeps cordial relations with every one. Divine friend and compassionate. More like Dharmaraja – Ajaatashatru.
Anooradha= the one that followed Visakha (Radha) – similar to Visaha there is a lot of struggles in life followed by prosperity.
Abhyaarohat = The one that is ascending. The native is a hustler and therefore prospering constantly.
Abhyaaroodham = Ascended and sitting on. The next nakshatra is Jyestha – which shows Indra sitting on a Throne.
Maitra-Varuna:
- Varuna (Satabhisha) is an Aditya (12 Adityas) rules the darkest part of the night around 11pm-1 am. Mitra is another Aditya rules the brightest part of the day, the noon time, i.e., 11 am – 1 pm. Both maintain the cosmic order (Rta) and will balance the world.
- Maitra is the brightest part of the day – moon becomes completely invisible during noon even at the poles. During this time, people go to work and will earn money and prosperity. They will progress in their life gradually.
- Nimi – Vasishta – Gautama Story. Vasishta went hiding in Maitra-Varuna pair.
- Maitreya once visited Hastinapura to advice Duryodhana to avoid fights with Pandavas and give them their right. Duryodhana did not want to hear his words, kept tapping his thighs with his hands. Maitreya cursed Duryodhana to die in the war when Bhima’s mace hits his thighs.
- Maitreya taught Vidura the spirituality and philosophy that he has learnt from Lord Krishna. Krishna taught Maitreya, when he decided to leave the world.
- Urvashi – Mitra – Varuna – Agastya – Vasishta story.
Yudhishtira (AjaataSatru) – Friend of everyone:
- DharmaRaja (Yudhishtir) was an embodiment of Truth and honesty during Dwapara Yuga. These people are ahead of times, they are very honest. However, Duryodhana betrayed him many times.
- Yudhistira suffered many setbacks in life, lost his kingdom, went into exile, Agyatavasa, then got back his kingdom after a big war. Although he does not like war, he had to wage Kurukshetra. Although, these people do not like to go into war etc., they are forced to do it.
- DharmaRaja does not like to lie, Krishna asked him to lie – “Aswaddhama Hatah, Kunjaraha”. Unless they give up honesty (at times) and be bad to bad people, winning becomes difficult.
- Yudhishtira was the only person who went to Swarga directly with body – even Krishna was not blessed so – Krishna died like a mortal. DharmaRaja carried a dog along with him – the dog was Yama (the righteousness). He was the last to die – very good life span. He was very healthy all through his life.
8 Bharyas (Wives) of Krishna from Magha to Jyestha
Magha – SatyaBhama | Swati – Bhadra |
Purva Phalguni – Jambavati | Visakha – Lakshmana |
Uttara Phalguni – Kalindi | Anuradha – MitraVinda |
Hasta – Lord Krishna | |
Chitra – Nagnajiti (Satya) | Jyestha – Rukmini |
Agastya and Vasishta:
- Varuna and Mitra liked same woman – Urvashi. There can be triangular love stories.
- Urvashi liked Mitra because he is handsome and bright and Varuna is not very good looking in comparison to Mitra. Generally, these people like Yama are very handsome and good looking. Or may loose an alliance due to poor looks.
- Agastya and Vasishta both were born as Test-tube babies. Issues in child-birth, IVF etc. can be possible.
- Agastya is specifically the son of Mitra. Vasishta is regarded as son of Varuna.
- Agastya is revered as the most important sage in South. Shiva’s marriage – Sage Agastya’s travel.
- Agastya – Vindhyachala – Balancing earth – Drank the Ocean to reveal the demons- wisdom and Yogic powers.
- Lopamudra (Agastya’s wife) – royal princess – married Agastya who did not want to marry – lead a very ascetic life – managed home individually as Agastya was always away from home. For women, may have severe transformation in life after marriage, managing home individually etc.
- Agastya, Lopamudra have a child called Dhridhasyu (one with a strong horse) or Idhmavaha (carrier of sacrificial wood) – also a revered sage.
- Long life for the native in general. And healthy body.
- Likes to get good name at all places.
- Wants to be overly honest – have to use crooked ways for winning.
- Like Visakha – first love / relationship is a failure, usually.
- Many people betray the native for being honest.
- Extremely powerful individuals (1 against many like Agastya).
- Constantly achieving in life after facing struggles.
- Women generally face issues, since a transformative life comes up with marriage – with difficulties to transform / manage.
- Test-Tube babies / IVF.
- Loosing alliances due to looks.
- Forced into fights, although does not like fights.
- Treaties / Friendship bonds / documents etc – are an issue / good based on afflictions/good placements.
- Handling extreme pressure, handling transformations in life silently – and thereby attaining success in the end.
- Anuradha is generally a follower (unlike Visakha) – DharmaRaja did not initiate any thing. These natives are not good leaders but they have high creativity.
Female Deer: Deer runs faster than all animals. Deer looks at Moon and will be in illusion. Horns of Deer get stuck often in thorns. Deer is very predictable, they often take the same route. They are afraid of driving in new routes.
Triumphal Archway: Natives may be living in a gated community or has an arch close by to where they live. They keep passing through various goals of life and will keep setting new goals and will work towards them. They lose a few battles of life – will learn lessons from them.
Scepter (Raja Dandam): Usually represents Kingship. Somebody who inherits their parents wealth and kingdom.
Lotus: Lotus indicates Brahma’s abode – prosperity and creativity. These people are more creative than having leadership skills.
Diamonds: Diamonds are simple carbon compounds – that sustain tremendous pressure. Anuradha handles a lot of pressure and thereby with simple strategies win a lot.
Yoga Tara: 14th Degree (Scorpio)
6 – MB for Ven | 14-MB for Moon |
*MB – Mrityu Bhaga
*Ex – Exaltation
Not a leader, usually tries to be on the creative side.
Could be someone who is working on strategies. Yudhistira decided to go to Virata’s kingdom – to be in disguise also instructed each of his brothers to do what. Like Arjuna became a eunuch-dancer, Panchali became a hair-dresser, Bhima became a cook etc. based on Yudhistir’s directions.
Some one who is overly honest -similar to Chitra. Friends / relatives may betray him for this or may not reciprocate enough.
Bothers more about the physical appearance.
They can lead a change / transformation very capably.
Handling extreme pressure and still be happy in life and will reach success.
Always tries to speak the truth. He is neither the richest in the group (not dominant) / nor very poor in the group. Of the proper middle-class type.
However, does a lot of hardwork to go up the ladder.
Sibling has lost wealth etc., struggler / hustler – will re-establish himself / herself.
Trying to be very honest at all times. Signs up treaties / contracts with people – will be tied in contractual terms and unable to perform due to the conditions – if afflicted. However, struggles and improves over time.
Mother is very honest and a straight-forward lady. But soft-spoken. Unlike Chitra is very harsh (since Indra rules it).
May be having issues with progeny as fallopian tubes may be afflicted.
Could be twin children (Mitra and Varuna were twins).
Or they have children who are struggling and they are aiming to get back their lost wealth / trying to establish themselves.
Many people are against the native plotting.
But as the native is honest, will be out of issues. May have to become little dishonest to handle bad people in certain situations.
First love / relationship is lost. Triangular love stories.
Betrayed for the person for whom there was a lot of devotion or respect / commitment.
In case of women, struggling to accommodate herself to the different culture of the husband. Or parents used to take care of her during very much – but in the in-laws house, she has to manage everything.
Native deals with many big changes in life.
May loose relationships / contracts etc due to poor looks.
These people are handling a lot of pressures too but happy to handle pressure.
Father could have struggled a lot in life.
He is honest. Suffered betrayals from partners / contractual agreements (conditions).
Also read 5th house.
More of a strategist, soft spoken at office. Not a leader, but reports to someone.
Honest at work. Not an initiator of work – but does work based on other’s directions. Can be relied upon by the employer.
Read 10th.
Elder brother is overly honest.
Enemies are hidden and destroying the strategies of the native.