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Ashwini Nakshatra
The Speeding Horses
Nakshatra (Asterism) Ashwini
Sanskrit Root Word Ash = to reach, to gain, to master, to penetrate, to enjoy
Seed Name of Nakshatra Jau (Ashvayujau)
Ancient Names Ashvinau, Ashvayujau, Aswathy, Aswiyuka, Aswayuk, Ashvattha, Aswija, Ashwi, Ashwah, Aswa-sirsha,
Ashvashiras, Adyah, Dasrah, Dasradevata, Dhata, Haya, Harih, Janman, Nasatyas, Suta, Tutaga,
Turangah, Turangamah, Turagah, Tanugriha, Udaya, Vaaji, Vaajiba
Rasi (Zodiac) Aries
Range 00o 00’ - 13o 20’ Aries
Exaltation/ Debilitation Sun reaches Peak Exaltation at 10o Aries in Ashwini Pada 3
Navamsa Padas Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer (Sun, Moon, Rahu and Jupiter are Exalted; Saturn, Mars and Ketu are
Debilitated)
Ruling Planet Ketu (South Node of the Moon – Dragon’s Tail) (As Per Vimshottari Dasa System of Parashara
Maharishi)
Number of Stars 3 (Alpha Arietes / Hamal, Beta Arietes / Sheratan and Gamma Arietes/ Mesarthim. All the Three are
Fixed Stars. Hamal (Head of the Ram) is the Brighest Star in the Constellation of Aries. Hamal makes
one Headstrong and Often Aggressive, yet Potentially Capable Leaders and Protectors of their
Community, all Qualities of the Ram. Sheratan Lies in the Horn of the Ram of Aries. It is Connected to
the Throat Region of the Human Body. Its Qualities are Violent, Outspoken, and Brazen. It Causes Bodily
Injuries, Unscrupulous Defeat, and Destruction by Fire, War or Earthquake. Mesarthim or Meshadi
(Sanskrit) combines Martian and Saturnian Powers, and this makes their Nature into a Violent One. In
Relative Connections to the Three Stars, Danger is Indicated when Acting Impulsively and in a
Foolhardy Fashion, Lesser in Degree in Mesarthim compared to Hamal and Sheratan)
Yoga Taras (Principal Stars) Alpha Arietis and Beta Arietis, Hamal and Al Sharatain (Beta & Gamma Sheratan), Mesarthim
Meaning Ashwini translates as “Born from a Female Horse” or “The Horse Woman” or “Possessing Horse”, “Asva-
r-yujya” translates as “She Who Yokes Horses”
Indication “The Star of Transport”
Pratima (Symbol) Horse’s Head
Devata (Presiding Deity/ Ashwini Kumaras or Dastra (The Golden Armoured Horse Headed Twins are Physicians to the Gods, the
Tutelary Archetype/ Friends of the Sick and Unfortunate. The Puranas relate that the 2 Ashwini Kumaras Dasra (The
Regent) Destroyer) and Nasatya (Untruth) were born to Mother Sanjana/ Tvastri and Father Sun. They are also
called as the Twin Sons of Sun and the Sky (or Cloud Goddess) and refered to as the Bright Harbingers
of Usha (The Dawn). They Travel the Sky in their Three-Wheeled, Spring Bearing Golden Chariot Drawn
by Birds of Horses and the Charioteer's Seat is Divided in Three Sections. They Scale the Skies
Showering their Healing Energies on the Earth Plane. They are also Refered to as the Abdijan (Ocean
Born), Pushakara Srajan (Wreathed with Lotus), Badaveyan (Sons of the Submarine Fire Badava)
Indicating their Mystic Character. The Ashwini Kumaras Represent the Transition from Darkness to
Light, Cosmically and Metaphysically. Ashwini Kumaras procured Madhu (Honey) for Gods and
Together with Saraswati (Goddess of knowledge) introduced Soma — Wine (Elixir of Life) into the Cult.
They Heal the Blind, the Deaf, the Lame, and Give Back their Youth to the Old. Ashwini rules all forms of
Transportation and Fast Travel. These are very Active, always Busy doing Something and Quick in
Action, Swift Like the Falcons, and Possessed of Many Forms). Dasra aslo refers to “accomplishing
wonderful deeds, giving marvellous aid”. According to the Rig-Veda, Ashwini Kumaras are referred to
as the “Lords of Speed”, "The Swift Movers”, “The Falcons of Light”, “Riders of the Task Force Horse”,
“Responsive and Brilliant". The Ashwini Kumaras are Observed as the Embodiments of Knowledge and
Speed.
Body Part Knees and the Top Portion of the Feet
Guna (Quality) Tamas (Rajas – Rajas – Rajas)
Gana (Race) Deva (Divine, God-Like Dispositions)
Purushartha (Goal) Dharma (Righteous Deeds)
Tridosha Vata (Wind or Air + Space)
Nadi (Nerve, Blood Vessel, Adhya (First) / Parshwa
Pulse)
Nature/ Category of Star Laghu (Light/ No Heavy) and Kshipra (Quick/Swift)

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Varna (Caste) Vaishya (Merchant)
Gotra (Clan) Marichi (names translates as the “Light and the Swift One”)
Direction South
Place Town, City
Pancha Mahabhuta Prithvi (Earth)
(Element)
Shakti (Power) Shidravyapani Shakti (Power to “Quickly reaching Things or to Quickly attain one’s Objectives”)
Basis Above Creatures to be Healed
Basis Below Healing Therapies
Desire The Ability to Hear Well and not be Deaf
Result of Shakti, Basis, & World becomes Free from Diseases
Desire
Shaktis of Each Nakshatras “The healing power of Ashwini is evident from these comments, particularly their ability to bring about
by David Frawley fast, radical or miraculous cures as well as rejuvenation. The Ashwins are forces of Prana or the life-
force, which is quick in its action to stimulate, help, and initiate a new level of activity.”
Activity Passive
TriMurthi (Process) Brahma (Create)
Direction of Mouth / Motion Tiryanga Mukha (Looking Straight/ Facing Forward/Level)
Yoni (Gender) Male
Animal Symbol Horse
Deity Connected to the Surya (Sun God)
Animal Symbol
Bird Wild Eagle (Berunda), Goose, Hamsa (Swan)
Nama Aksharam (Astral Chu, Chey, Cho, La (चु Chu, चे Che, चो Cho, ला La)
Sound)
Tree/ Plant Ashwagandha, Kuchala, Kanjiram, Yetti, Eti, Mushti, Strychnine Tree, Poison Nut (Latin Name:
Strychnous Nux-Vomica)
Colour Blood Red
Vargottamsha (Vargottama Ashwini 1st Pada
Nakshatra Pada)
General Characteristics/ Hero, Physician, Twins, Medical, Equine, Transportation, Speed, Quick Movement, Power, Motivation,
Themes Healing, Skilled, Intelligent, Fond of Ornaments, Courageous, Conveyance
Strength Youthful, Ageless, Filled With Agility, Fearless, Direct, Competent Worker, Motivation to Initiate New
Activities, Intelligent, Self-Sufficient, Natural Healer, Helpful, Moderate Habits, Well Dressed, Good
Finances, Attractive, Powerful, Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritually Inclined, Adventurous, Independent,
Strong, Powerful, Charming, Playful Nature, Loves Family, Nurturer, Traveler, Drawn To Activities Of
Healing Or Self-Improvement
Weakness Hastiness in Action Compromises Efficiency, Impulsive, Does not take Advice Well, Desire to Pursue
New Experiences in Life Causes a Weakness in Finishing Things, Aggressive, Stubborn, Wants to Do
Things Their Own Way, Disappointed When Things Do Not Go as Planned, Dissatisfied, Arrogant, Lack
of Mental Quietude, Overly Passionate
Favourable Auspicious for Beginnings like Learning New Things, Laying Foundation, taking Medicines,
Rejuvenation and Healing, Self/Physical Improvements, Brisk Thought/Action, Equestrian Activities,
Buying/Selling, Travelling, Vehicle Repair, Wearing Jewellery/Clothes, Occultism, Law, Sacred
Installations, Renaming
Unfavourable Marriage, Conclusions, Emotional and Sexual Activity, Actions Requiring Patience, Intoxication
Nakshatra Beej Mantra “ॐ आं” “Om Aam” and “ॐ ईं” “Om Im” 108 times or Om Aswinikumarabhyam Namah || 108 times
Nakshatra Gayatri Mantra Om Aswinaa Tejasa Chakshyuh Pranena Saraswati
Veeryam Vachendro BalendrayaDadurindriyum ||
Famous Personalities Ascendant in Ashwini: Martin Luther King, Robert F Kennedy, Charles Manson
Sun in Ashwini: Al Pacino, J. P. Morgan, Adolf Hitler, Charlie Chaplin
Moon in Ashwini: Prince Charles, Adolf Hitler, Ingrid Bergman, Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Onassis, Alfred
Adler, Jerry Lewis

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