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The Nakshatras: The Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology
They are effective for invoking spirits and other incantations. These constellations
can be related to black magic, casting spells, exorcism, punishment, and even murder.
The Krura or Ugra (fierce or severe) nakshatras are Bharani, Magha, Purva
Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, and Purva Bhadrapada. They are associated with the
assertive and aggressive acts of a spiritual warrior. These constellations can also be
related to evil deeds such at setting fires, poisoning, destruction, and other deceitful
acts. Imprisonment and other forms of confinement can be experienced here.
The Misra (mixed) nakshatras are Krittika and Vishakha. They are generally
good for mundane daily activities. Krittika can be good for fire ceremonies due to its
deity, Agni.
The following are auspicious lunar nakshatras for specific activities or events:
Buying a Home: Mrigrashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Magha, Purva Phalguni,
Vishakha, Mula, and Revati.
Marriage: Rohini, Mrigrashira, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha,
Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati (the first three padas).
Installing a Deity or Building a Temple: Rohini, Mrigrashira, Punarvasu, Pushya,
Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, and Uttara Bhadrapada.
Laying the Foundation of a Home: Rohini, Mrigrashira, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta,
Chitra, Jyeshta, Uttara Ashadha, and Shravana.
Learning Astrology or Astronomy: Ashwini, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Swati,
Mula, and Revati.
Learning Music or Dance: Rohini, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Anuradha,
Jyeshta, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada,
and Revati.
Planting and Sowing: Ashwini, Rohini, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni,
Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, and Revati.
Medical Treatment: Ashwini, Rohini, Mrigrashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta,
Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishtha,
Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati.
Surgical Treatment: Ardra, Ashlesha, Jyeshta, Mula (Tuesdays and Saturdays).
Mars should be strong and the 8th House unoccupied. Waxing moon, but
not a full moon.
Studying Medicine: Dhanishtha and Shatabhisha.
Studying the Vedas or the Shastras: Pushya, Swati and Shravana.
Travel or Beginning a Journey: Ashwini, Mrigrashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta,
Anuradha, Mula, Shravana, Dhanishta, and Revati (Tuesday or Mars day
should be avoided if possible).
Making a Will: Pushya.
In his book Muhurtha (Electional Astrology), B. V. Raman writes that “the constellation
of Pushyami or Pushya (the 8th nakshatra) is the most favorable of all the
nakshatras. It is said to neutralize almost all doshas or flaws arising out of a number of
adverse combinations. Pushya has the power to overcome negative forces and assert its
benefic nature. Despite all its positive influence, Pushya is still considered inauspicious
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