Ashvini

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1st lunar mansion of Hindu astrology

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Ashvini (अश्विनी, ) is the first nakshatra (lunar mansion) in Indian astronomy, having a spread from 0°-0'-0" to 13°-20'. It corresponds to the head of Aries, including the stars β and γ Arietis, and possibly also α Arietis in the oldest versions of the asterism. Ashvini literally means "twin horse-man"; it is depicted as a horse's head and represents twin physician gods, the Ashvins. The name aśvinī is used by Varāhamihira (6th century). The older name of the asterism, found in the Atharvaveda (AVS 19.7; in the dual) and in Pāṇini (4.3.36), was aśvayúja, "harnessing horses". This nakshatra belongs to Mesha Rasi.

Astrology

Ashvini is ruled by Ketu, the descending lunar node. In electional astrology, Ashvini is classified as a small constellation, meaning that it is believed to be advantageous to begin works of a precise or delicate nature while the moon is in Ashvini. Ashvini is ruled by the Ashvinas, the heavenly twin brother gods who served as physicians to the gods and goddesses. Ashvini is represented by the bee hive.

Traditional Indian names are determined by which pada (quarter) of a nakshatra the Ascendant was in at the time of birth. In the case of Ashvini, the given name would begin with the following syllables: Chu, Che, Cho, La.

References

References

  1. "Aśvini (अश्विनी)". [[IAU Working Group on Star Names]].
  2. "Atharva Veda: Book 19: Hymn 7: A Prayer to the Lunar Mansions and other Powers for protection and prosperity".
  3. "അശ്വതി നക്ഷത്രക്കാരുടെ പൊതുസ്വഭാവം".
  4. Hart De Fouw, Robert Svoboda. ‘’Light on Life: An Introduction to the Astrology of India.’’ 2003: pg. 204. {{ISBN. 0-940985-69-1
  5. [[Ralph T. H. Griffith. Ralph Griffith]], [http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/rigveda/index.htm ''The Rig Veda''] 1895
  6. Dennis M. Harness. ''The Nakshatras: The Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology''. Lotus Press, 1999. {{ISBN. 0-914955-83-7. pg. 2
  7. "Baby names". mypanchang.com.

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