- Nakshatra Deity: Indra, who is the son of Aditi and Kashyapa, yet a struggler. He is seriously striving to follow the path of truth, working very hard. Also Viswakarma, the celestial architect, who has created many marvels of Architecture.
- Symbols: Bright Jewel (like pearl / gem stone) , Male Tiger, Pearl
- Kind: Mridu / Maitra / Soft / Friendly
- Facing or Looking Towards: Sideways
- No of Stars: 1
- Nick Name: The Star of Opportunity, The Brilliant One / Bright One / Multi-colored one / Work of Art
- Foundation Above: Law.
- Foundation Below: Truth.
- Shakti (Power): Punya Chayana Shakti (collecting / seeking / doing good deeds).
- Final Desire: To have excellent children / followers.
Puranic Stories:
- Chitragupta
- Indra – Viswamitra
- Indra – Tvastar
- Indra – Viswakarma
- Satya Harischandra
- Satyavan (Savitri’s husband)
- Venus debility
ఇన్ద్రస్య చిత్రా ఋతం పరస్తాత్ సత్యం అవస్తాత్
Indrasya = The Indra, working day and night hard to follow the marga of Satya and establish himself.
Chitra= the star chitra, which is strange and good looking like a bright jewel / gem.
Rutam = the path of the truth / the cosmic order. Natives keep striving for reaching perfection / order in life.
Satyam = the ultimate truth, the godliness or emptiness, liberation. They oscillate between Maya and Satyam.
Chitragupta:
- He is the assistant / sub-ordinate of Yama. Usually, a devout follower of people who are on the path of Truth / honesty.
- Afraid of his boss to speak due to respect over him. Will blast any one only when confronted severely.
- Does not think much before speaking – very straightforward or sometimes rude to other people.
- Keeps a good account of the good and bad deeds of everyone. He cannot forget them – maintains a diary.
- Long work hours (similar to Yama) – but also has two wives. He will be working both at office and home. Cannot sit idle.
Viswamitra
- Son of a king, Gadhi. Went to Vashishta Ashram – got fascinated to Kama Dhenu (the sacred cow, that can give anything).
- Up on denial to receive Kama Dhenu – observed severe Penance.
- Became a Brahma Rishi (he can create) and exceeded Vashishta – as he accepted him as a Rishi.
- Helped Rama in adulthood in obtaining weapons (Astras and Shastras), mantras, helped him to marry Sita.
- As Trishanku was denied entry into swarga loka (heaven), he created another swarga for him.
- Indra and Viswedevas created Menaka (Apsara) and sent her to earth to disturb Viswamitra – they gave birth to Shakuntala. Shakuntala and Dushyanta – the starters of Mahabharata., through their son Bharata.
- Very highly determined to do anything.
Tvastar:
- Rigveda: Tvaṣṭā is frequently mentioned as the creator of forms and the maker of divine implements, such as Indra’s Vajra (thunderbolt).
- Atharvaveda: He is depicted as a universal creator and sustainer.
- Yajurveda: References his role in crafting the physical universe.
- Mythological Stories: Tvaṣṭā is known for creating the Sun and occasionally is depicted as a rival to Indra due to his son Viśvarūpa’s conflict with the gods.
So, he is the creator of the creation. His stories show immense skill and creativity. In another words, he is the Parabrahma. In Virgo, Uttaraphalguni (Bhaga) is the Vishnu, Hasta (Savitur) is the Shiva, Chitra (Indra) is the Brahma. Work is worship – from Virgo.
Viswakarma:
- Sometimes depicted as Tvastar – he maintains cosmic order.
- He is the celestial architect who built everything. Cities like Dwaraka, Kubera’s Lanka (later Ravana occupied it),
- He built bow of Shiva (Pinaka) and other weapons like disc of Vishnu, Sun’s charriot, Ravana’s Pushpaka Vimana etc.
- Restored the brightness of Moon and helped Sun reduce his bright and heat to suit the world – offers repairs as well.
- He also built the palace of Pandavas in Hastinapur. Palace in Indraprasta was built by Maya.
- He is often depicted as architect, carpenter, strategist, troubleshooter, creator-transferor etc.
Satya Harischandra:
Satya Harishchandra was a legendary king known for his unwavering commitment to truth and integrity. One day, Sage Vishwamitra tested his resolve by demanding his kingdom as a donation. Harishchandra, true to his word, gave up his throne and wealth, leaving with his wife Shaivya and son Rohitashva.
To fulfill his promise, Harishchandra worked in a crematorium, while his family faced severe hardships. Tragedy struck when their son died, but they couldn’t afford his funeral. Shaivya, devastated, approached Harishchandra for help, not recognizing him in his humble attire. Despite his grief, Harishchandra insisted on paying the fee for their son’s last rites, adhering to his principles.
Impressed by his unwavering dedication to truth, the gods and Sage Vishwamitra restored Harishchandra’s son to life and his kingdom. Harishchandra’s story is celebrated as a profound example of truth and righteousness in Indian mythology.
Savitri’s Husband:
- Savitri has many dialogues while Satyavan did not have any important dialogues in the story.
- Savitri leads the whole story while Satyavan is more like a following character.
- Satyavan is dead and then restored to life again.
- Many times, things may die off and will be restored – but will not end.
Venus’ Debility:
- Venus debilitates when there is no diplomacy.
- Venus debilitates when person refuses wealth to protect truth etc.
- Venus does not like hardwork – aims at smart work.
- very detailed and descriptive in communication.
- Highly creative / skillful.
- No retirement, as in Sanatana dharma, Truth is only thing that will remain till the end.
- Born in poor conditions (when Indra lost Rajya, or born to Kashyapa and Aditi in poor brahmin family)
- Excellent professional life, as the native makes effort, he will be sucessful.
- 2 padas in Virgo and 2 in Libra, native tries to do work at both office and home.
- Can’t maintain diplomacy, as he wants to talk Truth.
- 7th connections – may lure other women – Indra lured Ahalya and others.
- Fights anyone if he thinks is talking lies or diplomatically.
Jewel: The natives are lucky as well, since hardwork anyway is part of their life. They put a lot of hardwork and luck automatically favors them. They are ready for sacrifices.
Female Tiger: Tigers are not very territorial like Lions. They allow others into their arena. They are very protective about their kids.
Pearl:
As described in the stories, the process of formation is difficult in a pearl, while after the pearl is formed, it shines the brightest.
Excerpt from Purusha Sukta:
Adbhya Sambhootah prithivyae rasacha| Visvakarmanah samavartatadhi | Tasya Tvasta vidadhad roopam eti| Tat purushasya viswam aajanam agre||
Yoga Tara: 29th Degree (Virgo), 1st Degree (Libra)
In Virgo: 28 – MB for Mars | In Libra: 3-MB for Sat |
*MB – Mrityu Bhaga
*Db – Debilitation
Will be highly descriptive – clear SOPs will be made for life and office.
Will face strange difficulties in life. The kind of difficulties Chitra and Swati face – no body else faces. Their problems are strange.
They will talk truth in front of everyone and will struggle to maintain any diplomacy.
They become aggressive and may indulge in verbal or physical fights depending on the planets involved.
Their communication will be very descriptive and will try to maintain clarity in thought.
Can be very choosy about food. May be eating same thing every day but not bored.
The natives may have strange problems with their siblings.
They use drawing etc., to communicate with people or will be very descriptive in email or message communications.
Native’s siblings could be working both at home and office.
Buying house, properties, vehicles may bring in strange problems, which cannot be explained.
However, these may be very strange looking like jewels.
Mother could be working and catering highly to the needs of family and office.
Strange issues crop up to complete education. Children may face strange troubles.
However, this nakshatra does not stop progress, this nakshatra makes very high progress – due to self efforts.
Native works very hard and will progress in life.
Strange diseases may haunt the native.
May get into problems for speaking truth. Not everyone likes since cannot maintain diplomacy.
However, makes good progress in life.
Wife could be working at both office and home. Business partners could be hardworking – may not be liked by everyone.
May provoke spouse to leave the native, if the spouse thinks that there is a better alternative than the native.
Strange issues in getting inheritance.
Wife’s parents have progressed in life due to a lot of hardwork at both office and hardwork.
Strange long-term illnesses, if 6/12 associates.
Native’s father is very descriptive in talking.
He has put in lot of hardwork in life to gain at home and office.
Prosperity due to hardwork.
May face strange problems when finding work / job.
Gains after strange problems in life.
Elder siblings or friends have strange problems with native.
Strange expenses. Strange hidden enemies.
Strange problems in foreign travels / jobs with MNCs.
Strange health issues with 6/8.