The first Nakshatra of the zodiac is the Ashwini Nakshatra. The Ashwini nakshatra symbolizes the twin horses that carry a chariot. The Ashwini Kumaras (brothers) are the ruling deities of the Ashwini nakshatra. The Ashwini Kumaras are the physician of Gods. The plant Ketu is the Ashwini Nakshatra Lord and gives spiritual realms to the natives.
Ashwini nakshatra symbolizes the heads of twin horses and falls in the zodiac sign of Aries. The Ashwini Nakshatra is the starting point of the zodiac. The Nakshatra spans from 0°-0′-0″ to 13°-20′ in Aries ruled by Mars. The ruling deities, Ashwini Kumaras, are the physician of the Gods and grant a healing capability to this Nakshatra. The Sun gets exalted in the Aries sign; thus, the Nakshatra connects with the Sun here. The twin horses are carrying a golden chariot reminding us of the planet Sun. A person born in this Nakshatra has a joint influence of the planets Ketu and Mars.
The Nakshatra has speed, velocity, quick execution of tasks, haste, medical properties, healing dispositions, infertility treatment, music, hard work, literature, awareness, alertness, care, amicable, youthfulness, and the capability of self-medication.
Ashwini Nakshatra Male
Ashwini Nakshatra males, as ruled by Mars, have a robust and attractive physiques. The Aswini nakshatra males are known for their sense of style, mannerisms, attraction, and smartness. The male natives are kind and have a lot of energy and passion in their working style. They are caring and nurturing with the influence of Ashwini Kumaras. They are the best guide and problem-solvers. On the negative side, Ashwini Nakshatra males are stubborn, rigid, manipulative, dominating, and challenging to control. They don’t like criticism and wish to have praise and appreciation from the people.
Now, we have to see the position of Mars in the birth chart. Mars is a planet full of energy and passion. The planet is known for its fiery attributes. On the other hand, Ketu is also supposed to act like Mars. There is a famous rule of astrology- Kujvat Ketu means Ketu acts like Mars. Thus, the position of Mars is essential in determining the good and bad results for the native.
Ashwini nakshatra Rashi lord Mars, it is in a good position in the horoscope; the person receives suitable significations of the planet and the Nakshatra. On the other hand, bad Mars may cause excessive aggression, pride, arrogance, criticism, rudeness, and other negative tendencies. Mars, if auspicious, gives passion to the married life of the natives born under this Nakshatra. On the other hand, afflicted Mars causes arguments, fights, separation, and divorce in married life. Ketu shows detachment and spirituality. The position of both planets needs to be checked to understand the results of the Nakshatra in a person’s life. The male natives show traits of Mars and usually face problems in married life.
Ashwini Nakshatra Female
The female natives of Ashwini Nakshatra have irresistible charm and radiant glow. They are sweetly spoken-and have high levels of patience. They are loyal to their partners but strongly desire sexual pleasure. If the birth chart doesn’t allow sexual pleasure with the partner, they don’t hesitate to establish extramarital relations. The Ashwini nakshatra females have both modern and traditional qualities in them. Mars also influences them with energy, excitement, and passion in relations. Mars’ position in the birth chart is necessary to understand the good and bad results of the Nakshatra. The females may show over-excitement, and hasty decisions make them regret it later in life. With an afflicted Mars, the females may face problems in their married life. One should perform the kundli matching to avoid marriage problems as Mars, the Lord of the zodiac, may prove troublesome for their marriage in exceptional circumstances.
Ashwini Nakshatra career
The Ashwini nakshatra career options include all kinds of vehicles, horse-riding, automobile, horse racing, sports, training of all kinds, machinery, jewelry, gardening, transport, herbs, healing, medical, chemist, laying foundations, renovation, repair, consultancy, acting, drama, beauticians, public figures, celebrities, drama, armed forces, etc.
Ashwini Nakshatra Puja
It is important to perform nakshatra puja to propitiate the deity and Lord of the Nakshatra. When the Moon transits through a nakshatra, the person should perform puja to get good results from that Nakshatra. If someone is born in Ashwini nakshatra, one should perform Ashwini Nakshatra Puja to get good results of Ketu and Aswini Kumaras. The deity help to get good results from the Lord of that Nakshatra.
One should chant any of the following mantras 108 times at the time of the transit of the Moon in Ashwini nakshatra. One may also chant any of these daily 10 times to get good results of Ashwini nakshatra-
अश्विना तेजसा चक्षुः प्राणेन सरस्वती वीर्यम।
वाचेंद्रों बलेनेन्द्राय दधुरिन्द्रियम।। 1 ।।
यमश्विना सरस्वती हविशेन्द्रंवर्द्यन।
स विभेद बलं मघम नामचावासुरे सचा।। 2 ।।
Other remedies of Ashwini Nakshatra
- Worship Ashwini Gods offering rice, flower, and sandal paste on the shiva lingam while chanting “ॐ अश्विनीकुमाराभ्यां नमः”
- Add kheer, banana, coconut, betel leaf, chestnut, honey, dry fruits, and milk products to your diet.
- Donate medicines once a month.
- Keep a fast on Ekadashi while taking meals only once a day.
- Offer medicinal herbs to Lord Shiva.
