Nakshatras: The Moon's Cosmic Journey Through 27 Stellar Mansions

Nakshatras: The Moon's Stops on its Cosmic Journey

Imagine the Moon as a traveler on a regular route through the celestial sky, revisiting the same stops each month. These stops along the way beyond the zodiac signs, are the 27 nakshatras, or lunar mansions. Each one has a distinct character and is overseen by a different "host" or celestial deity, each with their own unique personality.

 

In Vedic astrology, the nakshatras represent the diverse aspects of lunar energy, similar to the varied experiences we encounter in different places we frequently visit.

 

Key Points for Non-Astrologers:

• Nakshatras: Think of them as unique stations within the zodiac, each with its own special qualities.

• The Moon's Journey: The Moon "visits" each nakshatra as it travels through the 12 signs of the zodiac about every 28 days.

• Deities: Each nakshatra is ruled by a celestial deity, adding another layer of depth and meaning to planets in the birth chart and planets by transit.

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From a technical standpoint, the nakshatra's symbolize the 27 wives of the Moon, which is personified as male (as all the grahas/planets are male in the Vedic astrological tradition).

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