ABOUT NAKSHATRAS & ZODIAC SIGNS
Nakshatra are Stars or group of Stars very very far from Earth and they are used as a Milestones to pinpoint the location of any Planet in our Solar System. The entire Zodiac ( 360 degrees ) is divided into 12 Zodiac Signs of 30 degree each. There are 27 Nakshatra each having its distinct Name and Governing Planet. Hence each Zodiac Sign have 2 & 1/4 ( Two and One Fourth ) Nakshatras Each Nakshatra is further subdivided into 4 Charans known as Nakshatra Pad. Consequently there are total 108 Nakshatra Pad. Therefore there are Nine Nakshatra Pads or Charan in Each Zodiac Sign.
Entire Zodiac Belt is 360 degrees
Each Zodiac Sign is 30 degrees
Each Nakshatra is of 13 degrees & 20 Kala ( Minutes )
Each Nakshatra Charan is of 3 degrees and 20 Kala ( Minutes )
Nakshatra have very profound effect on almost each and every aspect of our Lives including Health, Wealth , Constitution of our Body, Our Nature as well as our Overall Well Being as per Hindu Vedic Astrology. Even the Dasha Periods are also calculated on the basis of the Nakshtra in which the Moon was placed at the time of our Birth and we all are very well aware of the effects of Dasha and Antar Dasha on our Lives.
Out of 27 Nakshatras, Six Nakshatras are considered as Inauspicious and they are known as GAND MOOL NAKSHATRA. These Six Nakshatra are as follows :-
If a Person is born in any of the above mentioned Six Nakshatras, then a Special Puja known as Gand Mool Nakshatra Shanti Puja is done for their Pacification. Normally, this Puja is done on the 27th day after Birth, when the same Nakshtra is there. However, if this has not been done, then it is highly advisable to get the same done as soon as possible, otherwise various negative results and influences are there in the Life of a person as per Ancient Hindu Vedic Texts.
Hence there are TWO types of Nakshatra Pujas as follows :-
Please find below the various Zodiac Signs and the Nakshatras included in each of them :
1. Zodias Sign ARIES ( Mesh Rashi ) - This is a Fire Element Sign with ruling planet as Mars. It is a Moveable sign ( Char Rashi ) represented by a Ram. The Nakshatras included in this Sign are as follows
- Ashlesha Nakshatra - All Four Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Ketu - This is a Gand Mool Nakshatra
- Bharni Nakshatra - All Four Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Venus
2. Zodias Sign TAURUS ( Vrishabh Rashi ) - This is a Earth Element Sign with ruling planet as Venus. It is a Fixed Sign ( Sthir Rashi ) represented by a Bull. The Nakshatras included in this Sign are as follows
- Krittika Nakshatra - 2nd, 3rd & 4th Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Sun
- Rohini Nakshatra - All Four Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Moon
- Mrigshira Nakshatra - 1st & 2nd Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Mars
3. Zodias Sign GEMINI ( Mithun Rashi ) - This is a Air Element Sign with ruling planet as Mercury. It is a Dual Nature Sign ( Dwiswabhav Rashi ) represented by Twins. The Nakshatras included in this Sign are as follows
- Mrigshira Nakshatra - 3rd & 4th Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Mars
- Ardra Nakshatra - All Four Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Rahu
- Punarvasu Nakshatra - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Jupiter
4. Zodias Sign CANCER ( Kirk Rashi ) - This is a Water Element Sign with ruling planet as Moon. It is a Moveable sign ( Char Rashi ) represented by a Crab. The Nakshatras included in this Sign are as follows
- Punarvasu Nakshatra - 4th Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Jupiter
- Pushya Nakshatra - All Four Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Saturn
- Ashlesha Nakshatra - All Four Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Mercury. This is a Gand Mool Nakshatra
5. Zodias Sign LEO ( Singh Rashi ) - This is a Fire Element Sign with ruling planet as Sun. It is a Fixed Sign ( Sthir Rashi ) represented by a Lion. The Nakshatras included in this Sign are as follows
- Magha Nakshatra - All Four Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Ketu. This is a Gand Mool Nakshatra
- Poorva Phalguni Nakshatra - All Four Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Venus
- Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra - 1st Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Sun.
6. Zodias Sign VIRGO ( Kanya Rashi ) - This is a Earth Element Sign with ruling planet as Mercury. It is a Dual Nature Sign ( Dwiswabhav Rashi ) represented by a Virgin. The Nakshatras included in this Sign are as follows
- Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra - 2nd, 3rd & 4th Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Sun.
- Hast Nakshatra - All Four Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Moon
- Chitra Nakshatra - 1st & 2nd Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Mars.
7. Zodias Sign LIBRA ( Tula Rashi ) - This is a Air Element Sign with ruling planet as Venus. It is a Moveable sign ( Char Rashi ) represented by a Scale ( Tula ). The Nakshatras included in this Sign are as follows
- Chitra Nakshatra - 3rd & 4th Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Mars.
- Swati Nakshatra - All Four Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Rahu
- Vishakha Nakshatra - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Jupiter.
8. Zodias Sign SCORPION ( Vrishchik Rashi ) - This is a Water Element Sign with ruling planet as Mars. It is a Fixed Sign ( Sthir Rashi ) represented by a Scorpion. The Nakshatras included in this Sign are as follows
- Vishakha Nakshatra - 4th Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Jupiter.
- Anuradha Nakshatra - All Four Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Saturn
- Jyeshtha Nakshatra - All Four Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Mercury. This is a Gand Mool Nakshatra
9. Zodias Sign SAGGITTARIUS ( Dhanu Rashi ) - This is a Fire Element Sign with ruling planet as Jupiter. It is a Dual Nature Sign ( Dwiswabhav Rash ) represented by an Archer. The Nakshatras included in this Sign are as follows
- Mool Nakshatra - All Four Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Ketu. This is a Gand Mool Nakshatra
- Poorvashada Nakshatra - All Four Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Venus
- Uttarashada Nakshatra - 1st Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Sun.
10. Zodias Sign CAPRICORN ( Makar Rashi ) - This is a Earth Element Sign with ruling planet as Saturn. It is a Moveable sign ( Char Rashi ) represented by a Goat. The Nakshatras included in this Sign are as follows
- Uttarshada Nakshatra - 2nd, 3rd & 4th Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Sun.
- Shravan Nakshatra - All Four Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Moon
- Dhanishtha Nakshatra - 1st & 2nd Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Mars.
11. Zodias Sign AQUARIUS ( Kumbh Rashi ) - This is a Air Element Sign with ruling planet as Saturn. It is a Fixed Sign ( Sthir Rashi ) represented by a Water Bearer. The Nakshatras included in this Sign are as follows
- Dhanishtha Nakshatra - 3rd & 4th Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Mars.
- Shatbhisha Nakshatra - All Four Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Rahu
- Poorva Bhadrapad Nakshatra - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Jupiter.
12. Zodias Sign PISCES ( Meen Rashi ) - This is a Water Element Sign with ruling planet as Jupiter. It is a Dual Nature Sign ( Dwiswabhav Rash ) represented by a Pair of Fish. The Nakshatras included in this Sign are as follows
- Poorva Bhadrapad Nakshatra - 4th Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Jupiter.
- Uttar Bhadrapad Nakshatra - All Four Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Saturn
- Revati Nakshatra - All Four Charan - Ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Mercury. This is a Gand Mool Nakshatra
