Career
Horse trainers, keepers, equestrian professions, and all those dealing in equine jobs; horse racing punters and enthusiasts; healing professions including therapists, physicians, chemists, physiotherapists, surgeons, druggists and counselors; marriage counselors and childbirth specialists; those performing motivational and promotional jobs; motivational and promotional careers; transportation industry; physical arts such as dancing; athletic and sports jobs; gardeners; herbalists; educators and teachers for beginners; racing professionals especially motor sports; explorers, stuntmen, adventure sports; pioneers and researchers; concrete workers and people who lay down foundations; those employed in law enforcement sectors; generals; soldiers; mechanical engineers; jewelers like goldsmiths; shopkeepers and small business owners.

Gana: Ashwini is a ‘deva’/godly nakshatra, since its presiding deities have godlike dispositions.

Favorable Activities

Auspicious for beginnings like learning new things, laying foundation, taking medicines, rejuvenation and healing, self/physical improvements, brisk thought/action, equestrian activities, buying/selling, traveling, vehicle repair, wearing jewelry/clothes, occultism, law, sacred installations, renaming

Unfavorable Activities



Marriage, conclusions, emotional and sexual activity, actions requiring patience, intoxication



Remedies



Ashwini natives should worship Lord Ganesha and chant the root mantra “Om Am” and “Om Im” 108 times during the lunar transition of this nakshatra to alleviate afflictions. Wearing bright colors is also recommended. All important actions should correspond to the course of this constellation for best results.

Miscellaneous

In the words of Varahamihira, the lunar influence gives Ashwini pleasant appearance, manners and intelligence. Ashwini loves accessorizing themselves and excel in their field. Rock star Jim Morrison is a typical Ashwini native, if his public outbursts are ignored.

Padas or Quarters

The first quarter falls in Aries Navamsa which is governed by . The pada is mostly ruled with courage, physical activity and the spirit of pioneering. The quarter is blessed with energy, drive and initiative.

The second pada rests in the Taurus Navamsa that is governed by . It is more resource driven and practical. The reason is that it is associated with the graceful, indulgent and splendid element of the Ashvini Kumaras. The quarter is associated with seeing the material manifestation of its ideas and thoughts.

The third pada of this asterism relates to the Gemini Navamsa that is governed by . It is associated with the light, communicative and humorous aspect of the nakshatra. The quarter lends the aspect of quick interpretation and makes the individual an expert in various kinds of mental activities. This is why it is known for its speed.

The fourth pada of the nakshatra falls on the Cancer Navamsa which is governed by the . It is associated with the aspect of healing. The quarter is sensitive to the needs of people and the collective consciousness at any time. This is the source of the emotional faculty which is manifested as empathy.

Ashwini – The Horse Head

Ashwini (00.00-13.20 Aries) signifies commencement, particularly the energies of . It is marked by a pair of bright stars in the constellation of Aries. Ashwini is translated into ‘Born of a Female Horse’ or ‘Horse Lady’. As an alternative, Ashwini is also known as Asvayuj or ‘she who yokes horses’.

The constellation is symbolized by the head of a horse reflecting commencement (of a journey). While the horse itself is a symbol of power, strength, courage and vitality, its head indicates swift action.

Behavioral Characteristics

Ashwini denotes spontaneity and hence this nakshatra is marked by vitality as well as initiative. In fact, Ashwini is different from the other nakshatras in its initiating aspect. A native of this nakshatra is fast and agile. The core principle of Ashwini is concerned with rapidity and pace, to achieve which one needs to be concise and direct. People born on this nakshatra, demonstrate a straightforward and no nonsense approach in their transactions.

If you are a person whose birth chart shows a prominent Ashwini, you don’t waste time in translating your impulses into thought and thought into deed, which is why your behavior may be regarded as impulsive. This is at times good, although in negative manifestation, it may be rash. Hence, in all their hurry, they may be wasting their time.

Full of life, the natives of this nakshatra are intelligent, happy go lucky creatures who are highly intelligent. They look youthful and enthusiastic, and age scarcely shows in their appearance as it shows in those born under other nakshatras. With a rising Ashwini in your ascendant, you are likely to be short, sportive, strong, appealing and innocent. It is true that these natives can be sorted from the crowd by their innocent appearance and childlike disposition. The ruling deities of this nakshatra, the Ashwini Kumaras, are attributed with charisma, style, sophistication and lavishness which are prominent in physical and mental nature of the natives.

They also have a strong and adventurous spirit that is blindly attracted to the challenges posed by the unknown. An exploratory spirit is marked with courage and Ashwini has an abundance of it. This daring nakshatra has a chivalric facet to it that derives pleasure from pursuits of heroism. For instance, a 90 year old rock climber could be none other than an Ashwini native. On the flip side, overdone chivalry is apparent in lack of prudence or eagerness to learn from past mistakes and absence of contemplation.

These natives are marked with a distinct sense of humor that is jovial and innocent. Ashwini born persons have this need for movement which makes them failures at activities that require patience. They are helpful and sensitive to the needs of others. Their energetic disposition makes them acquire short term, instead of enduring wisdom. Generally, these people love to stay well dressed and hence splurge on clothes and accessories.

Ashwini natives are straightforward people who love others with similar characteristics. Unique in their pursuits, these natives feel that they are different from others, which is translated in their pioneering spirit. Resourceful and independent, the natives of Ashwini are competent and enduring.

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.

Professions: Motivational trainers, campaign managers, promotional jobs, athletes, sports related professions, equestrianrelated industry, airplane/auto/boat/horse racers, military, law enforcement, engineering, jewelers, medical professions, healing professions, pharmacist, relationship therapist, counselors, herbalist, physically adventurous fields, explorer, researchers, contractors, stunt men/women, gardeners.

Famous Ashwinis: Pamela Anderson, Celine Dion, Warren Harding, John Adams

Favorable Activities: Starting activities or projects, beginning spiritual practices, laying foundations, planting seeds, health and fitness programs, engagement (but not weddings), travel, shopping, house warming

Unfavorable Activities: Marriage or conjugal bliss, completing activities, consumption of alcohol, relaxation, emotional or sexual activities

Sacred Energy Vortex: Sri Bhava Aushadeeswarar Temple

The sacred temple that resonates with the Ashwini star is located in a village called Thiruthuraipoondi in Tamil Nadu, India. Those born under Ashwini star should visit this temple as frequently as possible.

The name "Sri Bhava Aushadeeswarar" temple refers to a form of Lord Shiva. "Sri" is a mantra giving respect and good fortune, "Bhava" means state of mind and "Aushadeeswara" means Lord of medicine who cures disease. Sri Bhava Aushadeeswarar temple is a sacred vortex filled with disease-curing energy.

People born under the Ashwinistar should perform a pooja or abishekam with sacred herbs (there are 64 elementary herbal substances) on their Ashwini day in order to strengthen their inner light and healing capabilities. People born under other stars can also receive healing benefits to recover from illness by performing a pooja or abishekam on Tuesday, Saturday, Ashwini star day. These rituals also benefit the holy waters surrounding the temple and create medicinal qualities in the temple pond, streams, lakes and surrounding vegetation. It is beneficial for visitors to take a holy bath in the temple pond and receive the blessings for health benefits.

Ashwini natives, your incense is made with the herb Nuxvomica as prescribed by the Vedas.

Burning one of these pillars is like performing a mini fire ritual for that particular star formation. For your specific Birthstar, you will be able to connect inwardly to your planet of energetic origin and gain support with the positive aspects that are you.

Burning the other Nakshatra pillars on that specific Nakshatra day will tune you in with the favorable activities with that star’s energy for the day. It is recommended to at least burn your own personal Nakshatra pillar daily to stay connected to your essence. It is advantageous to burn the days Nakshatra pillar as well.