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Princess Amalthea from the Last Unicorn (film) is voiced by a Purvaashada moon, Dhanishta sun, Bharani ascendant actress

Im just casually thinking out loud so you can search up the plot if you aren’t familiar

The themes of persecution/violence, transition from animal (metaphor for ketu stage) to being burdened with human love (venus), the transition from immortal bliss to mortal suffering..

Very interesting for a double venus nakshatra character

Purvaashada themes when the unicorns are all chased into the sea + Bharani themes of mortality

Oughh there’s so much to unpack here but I have no spare time. Food for thought next time you hear about this film

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Might be the year I delete all social media…..I’m tireddddd…too much comparing . I forget that I am cool and beautiful and smart and interesting all on my own sometimes. I think that humans were not made for whatever is happening with technology the past few years

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The whole sun-nodes dynamic is overtalked about I know but it’s so funny when you see it happen in the flesh...

So many solar women will be conventionally feminine and trad when it comes to how they think a straight relationship should be as if they aren’t a better provider than 99% of men

If there are signs of a more celibate personality (saturn/mars influence by rashi or nakshatra) then I feel like they’re the types to marry just to start a family. ESPECIALLY if their sun influence is coming from magha/leo rashi

Not all solar women are traditional but when they are, it usually comes from a place of family values and tradition whereas lunar women will be trad wives because they like the idea of service and a domestic life

Love it when I see an emperor (woman with strong sun influence) walking around with their concubines (nodal friends)

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Love it when I see an emperor (woman with strong sun influence) walking around with their concubines (nodal friends)

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Old post buttt

She confirmed her birth time as 4:30am so she’s officially an Ashlesha ascendant

Vedic astrology through the artwork of Salvia (aka salvia001011)

Uttarabhadrapada moon, Magha sun, Ashelsha ascendant conjunct mars

(Born on 18/8/2000, claims to be a tropical Leo rising)

CW: body horror

I wanted to make an infodump type post about this artist exploring her placements and how they manifest through her art (partially because my friends are probably sick of my random bs lol).

Salvia is a visual artist and musician, although I will be only exploring her visual art in this post. A lot of her work involves distortion of the human body, violence, machinery, restraint and the extraterrestrial/otherworldly.

Firstly her face is compact and square, reflective of her uttarabhadrapada moon alone.

However it is also a Saturn nakshatra. Saturn typically represents restraint and order. Being the furthest visible planet from the sun, it is cold (physically and symbolically), but also distant to the emotion + ego as Saturn is more concerned with was is right rather than what comforts you the most. Note that Capricorn and Aquarius opposes Cancer and Leo

On the image on the left, we seem to be in some kind of basement with that blank wall and bright lighting. The figure is entrapped in a metal cage with bizarre machinery holding her up by her scalp. Saturn is largely associated with this kind of metal machinery (although this is a more contemporary interpretation for obvious reasons), and holds significant relevance in this instance as the there are clear themes of restraint.

Even though there’s a great almost medieval brutality in both images, there’s also a great stillness and calm evoked by the pale colour palette and blank facial expressions. Under Saturn’s surpression, the natives often cultivate a quiet and reserved nature, willingly or not, as self control is valued. This however may lead to an emotional blockage or emptiness in the face of unexpressed discomfort or inner chaos.

Another thing about Saturn, especially when expressed through the UBP in pisces, is that it can often be related to ethereal/ alien aesthetics. Grimes is a very popular example of this.

As for other chart influences, the Ketu influence from magha nakshatra is also evident. Ketu is the headless body to Rahu’s dragon head. The head represents our ego and sense of identity, as we recognise most of the people in our lives by their faces/heads. In fact, we read people’s facial expressions to gain a bias of what the person is feeling and what their personality is like, giving us the ability to categorise them by associating them with people we know.

I’ve chosen to include the two images above as examples because I feel they particularly emphasise Ketu traits. The head is either missing or obscured in some way, taking away our ability to “understand” people that I just described. We are left with a body, a physical form, rather than a human being whose intentions we can decipher.

On the image to the left, the bodies are further distorted into different shapes. This adds to the ketuvian ambiguity. Ketu is associated with our past life, and like a foetus in the womb or a very distant memory, it does not feel fully formed or defined.

Many artists who distort the body in this conventionally disturbing and mysterious manner have Ketu influence, I may compile a list of these artists another time if anyone’s curious, as well as make a distinction between Ketu artists and non-Ketu artists who make similarly dark content.

Moving onto her ascendant, I’ve marked Salvia as an Ashelsha ascendant as opposed to Pushya or Magha due to the fact that:

a) She occasionally does Old Hollywood type glamour makeup (example on left) which I have observed to be popular amongst Ashlesha natives, as some of the people who participated in this highly glamorous aesthetic when it first arose being born under this nakshatra. Greta Garbo (Ashlesha venus), Marilyn Monroe (Ashlesha asc) being two prominent examples. Lana Del Rey (Ashlesha moon) is also known for being heavily influenced by this specific aesthetic.

b) Ashlesha is symbolically associated with being bound and restrained, reiterating the themes that we discussed earlier.

c) Ashlesha is an outcaste nakshatra. Salvia occasionally mentions being ostracised or harassed in public for her style, and her work does contain a sense of eroticism that mainstream society would deem too taboo to try to understand it. There’s a type of separation from the rest of society here that could be indicative of the presence of an outcaste nakshatra

d) Salvia has Ashlesha mars debilitated in Cancer. Having mars on the ascendant would intensify themes of violence and war (see right image with gun), which are more negative traits of mars. Mars is also associated with the physical body, but less in a ketuvian sense of dismemberment, and moreso in the sense of using one’s own physical body as a medium for creating art, as is relevant to this instance. For someone who is a performer and creates visual art from pictures of their own body, this seems like a probable placement.

Yeah that’s it I don’t have anything else to say lol. Lmk your thoughts if you have any

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Tiffany pollard I need your birth time…

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it’s okay to realize “i do not feel loved here” & leave

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I was regressing into the music I listened to when I was like 10 years old and I’m kind of surprised I don’t see that many posts using Melanie Martinez as an example of a Bharani native..

She has Ashwini moon, Bharani sun, Vishaka ascendant

Melanie’s latest album Portals is has so many Bharani themes it’s kind of ridiculous. I’m not even reaching, it’s literally right in your face

1. The name Portals? For an album about death and rebirth? A womb is a metaphorical portal in this context.

2. The first track is called Death. The opening lyrics are “death is life is death is life”

3. The last track is called Womb (Bharani’s symbol)

4. The last track on the deluxe version is called Milk of the Siren and is about these metaphorical sirens who seek violent retribution and justice (Bharani is an ugra or violent nakshatra) against the men who violated their female ancestors. Includes lyrics such as;

“Engraved in our memory, the harm that was done, Our mothers, the witches, they banished and burned”

-Bharani being associated with karmic violence stemming before their birth, especially coming from the mother.

This is because Bharani’s god Yama (associated with judgement and Karma) was cursed by his father Surya whilst his mother was pregnant with him, after his mother offended Surya

“Belittle the power of the feminine hand”

“Cradle you tight like you’re back in the womb”

-More nurturing womb imagery

5. Womb Cycle being about periods (another mention of Bharani’s yoni symbolism)

Honourable mention to Void for being an expression of her ketu influence

Anyways happy Bharani moon transit day guys

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I think we started going wrong when being a spiritual teacher became a symbol of status instead of a temporary role that literally anything or anyone or any experience can serve as in the context of someone else’s life

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Shaktis of The Nakshatras

Each Nakshatra has its particular power or Shakti. These are also the powers of the Devatas or the deities that rule them. Each of these shaktis has various effects described metaphorically as “above” and “below” and a final effect. The symbols used are those of common factors such as plants, healing, worship, marriage and death. This is a teaching that derives from an ancient Vedic text called Taittiriya Brahmana I.5.1 and from the medieval commentary of Bhattabhaskara Mishra. Ashwini – 00 00–13 20 Aries Ashwini is governed by the Ashwins, the twin horsemen. It has the power to quickly reach things (shidhra vyapani shakti). Its basis above is the creatures to be healed. Its basis below is the healing therapies. From these three, the entire world becomes free of disease. Bharani – 13 20–26 40 Aries Bharani is ruled by Yama, the God of Death. It has the power to take things away (apabharani shakti). Its basis above is the removal of life from the body. Its basis below is the carrying of the soul to the realm of the ancestors. By the combination of these three factors, creatures move on to the next world. Krittika – 26 40 Aries –10 00 Taurus Krittika is ruled by Agni, the God of Fire. It has the power to burn (dahana shakti) and to purify. Its basis above is heat and below is light. The result of these three is burning or purification. Rohini – 10 00–23 20 Taurus

Rohini is ruled by Prajapati, the Creator or Lord of Creatures. Its power is growth (rohana shakti). Its basis above is the plants and below is the waters. The result of these three is creation. Mrigashira – 23 20 Taurus–06 40 Gemini Mrigashira is ruled by Soma, the God of the Moon and the immortal nectar. Its power is giving fulfillment (prinana shakti). Its basis above is extension. Its basis below is weaving (producing clothing), creating a tapestry, like a beautiful cloth, to make our life more attractive. Punarvasu – 2- 00 Gemini–03 20 Cancer Punarvasu is ruled by Aditi, the Great Mother Goddess. Its power is the ability to gain wealth or substance (vasutva prapana shakti). Its basis above is the wind or air. Its basis below is wetness or rain. These bring about the revitalization of the plants. Pushya – 03 20–16 40 Cancer

Pushya is ruled by Brihaspati, the God of Divine wisdom. Its power is the ability to create spiritual energy (brahmavarchasa shakti). Its basis above is sacrificial worship. Its basis below is the worshipper. These result in the creation of spiritual energy. Aslesha – 16 40–30 00 Cancer Aslesha is ruled by the serpent God. It has the power to inflict with poison (visasleshana shakti). Its basis above is the approach of the serpent. Its basis below is trembling and agitation. These together bring about destruction of the victim. Magha – 00 00 Leo–13 20 Leo

Magha is ruled by the Ancestors. Its basis above is mourning. Its basis below is leaving the body (tyage kshepani shakti). These together bring about death. Purva Phalguni – 13 20–26 40 Leo  Purva Phalguni in the Vedic order is ruled by Aryaman, the God of contracts and unions, though later it was shifted Bhaga, the solar deity of happiness. It gives the power of procreation (prajanana shakti). Its basis above is the wife or the female partner. Its basis below is the male or masculine partner. These together bring about the creation of the fetus. Uttara Phalguni – 26 40 Virgo–10 00 Virgo Uttara Phalguni in the Vedic order is ruled by Bhaga, the God of happiness, though later it was shifted to Aryaman, the God of contracts and unions. Its power is the giving of prosperity (chayani shakti) through marriage or union. Its basis above is the wealth gained from ones own family. Its basis below is the wealth gained from ones partner. These together bring about the accumulation of wealth. Hasta – 10 00-23 20 Virgo Hasta is ruled by Savitar, the creative, inspirational and transformative form of the Sun God. Its power is the ability to gain what we are seeking and place it in our own hands (hasta sthapaniya agama shakti). Its basis above is the seeking of gain. Its basis below is the process of gaining. These together place what one wishes to gain in ones own hands. Chitra – 23 20 Virgo–06 40 Libra

Chitra is ruled by Tvashtar, the Cosmic craftsman. Its power is the ability to accumulate merit in life (punya cayani shakti). Its basis above is the law. Its basis below is the truth. Through these, the worker is able to gain honor in his work. Swati – 06 40–20 00 Libra Swati is ruled by Vayu, the God of the Wind. It gives the power to scatter like the wind (pradhvamsa shakti). Its basis above is moving in various directions. Its basis below is change of form. The result of these is transformation. Vishakha – 20 00 Libra–00 3 20 Scorpio Vishakha is ruled by Indra and Agni, who represent the powers of heat and lightning in the atmosphere. It gives the power to achieve many and various fruits in life (vyapana shakti). Its basis above is plowing or cultivation. Its basis below is the harvest. These give us the fruit of the harvest. Anuradha – 03 20 Scorpio–16 40 Scorpio Anuradha is ruled by Mitra, the Divine Friend. It gives the power of worship (radhana shakti). Its basis above is ascension. Its basis below is descension. From these honor and abundance are gained.

Jyeshta – 16 40 – 30 00 Scorpio Jyeshta is ruled by Indra, the ruler of the Gods. It has the power to rise, conquer and gain courage in battle (arohana shakti). Its basis above is attack and its basis below is defense. The result of these is that one becomes a hero. Mula –  00 00–13 20 Sagittarius Mula is ruled by Nirriti, the Goddess of destruction. It has the power to ruin or destroy. Its basis above is breaking things apart (barhana shakti). Its basis below is crushing things. Through these one gains the power to destroy destruction. Purvashadha – 13 20–26 40 Sagittarius Purvashadha is ruled by the Waters (Apas). Its power is that of invigoration (varchograhana shakti). Its basis above is strength. Its basis below is connection. Through these one gains lustre.

Uttarashadha – 26 40 Sagittarius–10 00 Capricorn Uttarashadha is ruled by the Universal Gods (Vishvedevas). Its power is to grant an unchallengeable victory (apradhrisya shakti). Its basis above is the strength to win. Its basis below is the goal that one can win. From these one becomes the unchallenged winner Shravana – 10 00–23 20 Capricorn Shravana is ruled by Vishnu, the preserver among the great trinity of Hindu deities, here in his form of Trivikrama, who measures the universe with three great strides. Its power is that of connection (samhanana shakti). Its basis above is seeking. Its basis below is the paths. The result of these three is the connection of all things together. Dhanishta – 23 20 Capricorn–06 40 Aquarius  Dhanishta is ruled by the eight Vasus, the Gods of abundance that rule the earthly sphere. Its power is to give abundance and fame (khyapayitri shakti). Its basis above is birth. Its basis below is prosperity. These three give the power to bring people together. Shatabhishak – 06 40 –20 00 Aquarius

Shatabhishak is ruled by Varuna, the God of the cosmic waters. It has the power of healing (bheshaja shakti), which reflects upon its name as Shatabhishak or holding a hundred medicines. Its basis above is extension or pervasiveness overall. Its basis below is the support of all. These three make the world free of calamity. Purva Bhadra – 20 00 Aquarius–03 20 Pisces Purva Bhadra is ruled by Aja Ekapad, the one-footed serpent or goat. It gives the fire to raise a spiritual person up in life (yajamana udyamana shakti). Its basis above is the good of all. Its basis below is what is good for the Gods. These cause the entire world to be supported. Uttara Bhadra – 03 20–16 40 Pisces Uttara Bhadra is ruled by Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the depths of the atmosphere. Its power is the bringing of the rain (varshodyamana shakti). Its basis above is the raining clouds. Its basis below growing of the plants. From these three factors, the three worlds gain their stability. Revati – 16 40–30 00 Pisces

Revati is governed by Pushan, the nourishing form of the Sun God, sometimes identified with the power of seeing. It has the power of nourishment symbolized by milk (kshiradyapani shakti). Its basis above is the cows. Its basis below is the calves. These three bring about the nourishment of the entire world

Cr: Dr. David Frawley

Nov, 2k21

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The uttaraphalguni archetype for me is a generous patron of the arts. Or the vibe of a grandparent giving you money

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If you have ashwini placements (big 3 + planets in the first only) pls scroll down for the poll tehe

Bharani’s symbol is the vagina and is associated with entrapment and hedonistic tendencies

The womb is comfortable as it nourishes us. It is easier to rely on someone else. But we have to go through the painful process of separation in order to claim our autonomy. We must move forward and be “born” (sun) even if we have leave short term pleasures and the people we love (venus) behind

Venus debilitates in Aries despite being Bharani’s nakshatra lord

If in Ashwini we have the Ashvins who are twin gods associated with medicine and healing, and in Krittika we have the independent solar archetype of cutting away primal attachments, then Bharani is the transition between the two. The conscious process of leaving behind the love and companionship that we thought we couldn’t live without. The painful splitting of the twins (Ashwini) into two halves and then learning to be whole again (Krittika). The sudden requirement to bare the burden alone without companionship.

Side note: if you have major ashwini placements, do you have a twin or one sibling who’s very close to you in age? Or are you an only child struggled with the idea of moving out/ choose to move out later in life from your parents house because you were so close to them?

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Mars nakshatras are very sensitive to having energy projected onto them. They do NOT like a beg and are very quick to view someone as desperate/weird.

Not necessarily avoidants because they can chase others or act desperate themselves but as soon as it comes towards them from a source outside their personal bubble, they can be repulsed very quickly. Even if it’s not from a place of judgement, they definitely get overwhelmed.

I’ve known many instances where they’ve ended relationships over the other person being too clingy or affectionate, but that as a specific example is kind of dependent on what kind of person they attract and other planet influences.

I’ve mainly observed this personally but the main celeb instance of this is Chappell Roan (Chitra asc). Just to be clear- I think the way people feel entitled to violate celebrities’ privacy is fucking weird and she has every right to be upset (ppl literally stalked her family!!). But from an observational perspective, the negative reaction she had after people suddenly started perceiving and projecting energy onto her en masse, especially in comparison to other celebrities, was definitely more prominent.

You could tell she was very overwhelmed and even wanted to do less in order to avoid the spotlight. Meanwhile someone with stronger (just a random example) rahu influence would chase the high of attention and maybe suffer to a lesser extent in this kind of situation

Going back to speaking generally, they usually thrive in relationships with people who are laidback and independent on some level. Maybe a little aloof but still being emotionally present

I saw someone bring up recently in a post (if that was you, I’m sorry I can’t remember 😭I’ll link if I see it again) the whole mars men x older women dynamic and how they like someone with a stronger sense of self that won’t rely on them as much. They don’t like the idea of being a provider for someone needy who relies on them to emotionally regulate.

Mars nak natives when you need them a little too much:

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Philip Leslie Hale (1865-1931, American) ~ The Rose Tree Girl, 1922

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A Windy Day, by Gaetano Bellei

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One thing about us Bharani natives is that we will pass judgement on things that not a single soul asked for our opinion on

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sidereal libras are so dark. they love a biblical / religious imagery moment. ☼｡˚❀ * ꕤ the catholic crosses, the prayer hands, veils, the sanctity …

part two

doja cat. chitra asc + sun + rahu. vishakha venus.

beyoncé. vishakha moon.

lana del rey. vishakha asc + saturn + ketu.

lady gaga. swati moon + ketu.