Ashwini’s name is derived from ‘Ashva’ which means horse. Ashvin means one who owns horses. This sign is ruled by Ashwini Kumars and they are twins. Hence, this sign signifies twins.
Generally, horses are representative of power and stamina. Ashwini Kumars who are the God of the Nakshatra are great surgeons, can do medical marvels, can restore health, beauty and vision as was illustrated in different stories specially curing of hermit Chavana. They have bestowed health to all those who invoke their grace for their healing.
In Rig Veda it is said that the Ashwinis can bring rain during a drought. It also says that once Ashwinis dug a hole in the desert and it became a well. This perhaps indicates that problems can be overcome by starting the efforts when planets, especially the Moon are well placed in Ashwini Nakshatra.
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Location: 0° Aries to 13°20’ Aries
Ruling planet: Ketu
Sign Lord: Mars
Deity: The Ashwini Kumars
Symbol: Head of a horse.
Natives born with Moon in Ashwini nakshatra are generally beautiful in appearance. They love to be adorned in good jewellery and clothes. They are sharp-witted, accomplished and unperturbed. Usually they have a calm temperament.
Ketu the lord of the Nakshatra is Mars like as per astrological classics. Further, the nakshatra is situated in Aries sign. Hence, natives of Ashwini may have lots of characteristics of Mars in them.
The native may be courageous, bold and also be fond of travelling. The natives born in Ashwini Nakshatra are also beautiful, strong and healthy people. Ashwini natives are very swift and always ready for action. Natives of this Nakshatra are generally confident, optimistic, courageous and passionate. They are born leaders and relish sports and physical challenges.
However, negatively they may be impatient, aggressive, impulsive and at times of short-temper.
Natives having influence of Ashwini can become good doctors as well as surgeons as they are born with the grace of Ashwini Kumar’s. Ashwini natives are almost childlike and very innocent in their behaviour. However, Ashwini born natives have lots of confidence. But, they can have an ego as well.
The natives of Ashwini Nakshatra are born leaders. No doubt this is the Nakshatra in which Sun is exalted. The natives of this Nakshatra may make great and compassionate leaders. They are compassionate and have genuine concern for people who work with them.
However, they fail miserably if they have to follow others. However, one major drawback is that they can be very impatient.
The most important quality in Ashwini Nakshatra is that they have the ability to respect other people’s opinions and choices. They are warm, passionate, adventurous and ready to help everyone who approaches them for help and support.
The native can even fight to protect his/her love. The natives of the Ashwini Nakshatra may be flirtatious by nature. They are more inclined to have new and varied experiences in relationships. They start getting bored in any relationship which becomes stale and stagnant.
Ashwini natives like to amass wealth and power by attracting admirers and followers. Generally, Ashwini Nakshatra is seen for wealth, health, beauty, power, fame and prestige. If good planets are placed in Ashwini Nakshatra then the native enjoys tremendously under the influence of that planet. They have the knack of earning money.
They have lots of creativity which can help them take advantage of all situations which come under their domain. However, they may lack the patience to make it really big financially. They may miss good opportunities.
Ashwini rules the head of Mahadeva; they may be prone to diseases of the head. Ashwini rules the knees of the Lord Vishnu. Hence, the natives may have issues related to knees. The natives of Ashwini may be prone to fever, windy troubles, insomnia, mental disturbances, epilepsy and headaches.
The natives may have a liking of adventure sports or the like. They take great risks to entertain themselves. At times this may lead to accidents and can cause major mishaps. It is necessary for them to take precaution and not to risk their life just for the sake of pleasure.
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