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The mythology of Bharani nakshatra

Bharani nakshatra is ruled by Yama, the God of Death, who governs all living beings. He keeps account of their actions throughout their lifetime and determines their destiny when the soul separates from the body after death. Yama is responsible for guiding the soul beyond the physical realm. This symbolism of separation reflects the natural ability of Bharani natives to discern and extract the essence from the rest—whether in information, situations, or life experiences.

Interestingly, despite Bharani’s direct association with death, it also carries another powerful symbol—a womb. This creates a unique blend of both birth and death within the nakshatra. The deeper meaning behind this duality is that everything born and alive is destined to die. The very first day of life is also the beginning of its countdown toward death.

In mythology, Bharani is linked to Shakti, the divine feminine force associated with sacred sexual and creative energies. The yoni, the vessel where life is conceived, represents limitations, boundaries, and the lack of complete freedom. Bharani carries a dual nature—on one hand, it embodies lustful, passionate (Kama) energy, while on the other, it is caring and nurturing. Natives with strong Bharani placements often experience these two conflicting traits within themselves.

Venus (Shukra), the planetary ruler of Bharani, adds elements of charm, sensuality, and playfulness to this nakshatra. Bharani natives often separate emotional love from physical intimacy, yet when they do fall in love, their relationships tend to be marked by intense drama and passion. There is a myth about the children of the Sun (Surya), who fell in love with each other, further emphasizing Bharani’s connection to deep, even fated romantic encounters.

Bharani is also linked to adopted children, mothers, and fathers, highlighting themes of care, responsibility, and lineage. Due to the nakshatra’s strong connection with the body, Bharani natives must prioritize their health and well-being. Practising voluntary self-discipline and self-restraint—which aligns with the symbolism of Bharani—can be particularly beneficial for them.

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Agreed.

the westernization of vedic astrology is ridiculous. i don’t know what’s more annoying, you guys turning vedic astrology into who’s a more prettier nak challenge or talking about outer planets that don’t even exist in this system. i blame claire nakati for the vedic gentrification… cause y’all done lost the plot completely. >.>

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Now I have neither happiness nor unhappiness.

Everything passes.

That is the one and only thing that I have thought resembled a truth in the society of human beings where I have dwelled up to now as in a burning hell.

Everything passes.

- Osamu Dazai, No Longer Human

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Messages For Valentine's Day

NOTE: This is not a Pick-a-Pile reading. I'm currently on hiatus from tarot reading and not offering any at the moment. However, I felt called to do a reading and am sharing this in the hope that those for whom this message is meant will find it.

Take these messages to heart only if they truly resonate with you. Trust your intuition, if you feel a strong connection to them, they are meant for you. If not, let them pass without worry.

Message 01

Things may seem to be slowing down with the person on your mind. You might feel stuck, with no new developments. But don’t worry, there is a greater good hidden in this situation. This may be a good time to re-evaluate the pros and cons of the connection you seek.

Message 02

The woman on your mind is a keeper: kind, nurturing, and she may care for you deeply. However, I sense that balance is needed in this situation, perhaps on your part. While love, care, and effort are essential in any connection, anything in excess, be it overthinking, can become overwhelming or even toxic. A strong and healthy relationship thrives on mutual effort, space, and understanding. Take a step back and reflect on how you can bring harmony into this dynamic.

Message 03

Do not let lust or fleeting desires influence your actions toward this person, nor should you pursue a hookup. Instead, focus on forming a genuine friendship. Approach this with sincerity, without expectations beyond a solid and healthy bond. It will be far more meaningful and beneficial in the long run.

Message 04

The person in question is evaluating the emotional connection through a practical lens, particularly regarding potential disharmony in work or social dynamics. They may be considering whether this connection could disrupt teamwork, collaboration, or their professional environment. This may indicate that the person is a work colleague or someone from a shared social or professional setting, where maintaining harmony is essential. Their hesitation may come from the fear that emotional involvement could interfere with work responsibilities or general dynamics.

Message 05

You are in a stable and comfortable place financially, and your hard work has brought you a sense of security. If you've been feeling anxious or uncertain about certain things, don’t worry—clarity is coming, and the confusion will start to fade. Trust that things will unfold in due time. Stay dedicated to your work and keep moving forward with patience and persistence. Consistency will be your key to long-term success.

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Divination using playing dice.

The art of divination takes many forms, from seeking guidance in the stars to deciphering the intricate symbolism of cards. Among these ancient practices is the art of divination using dice. By rolling a die with a question in mind, the number that lands facing the heavens is interpreted as the answer, offering insight, fate, or wisdom from beyond.

While researching for this post (though, to be honest, it was just a quick Google search), I learned that in ancient Hellas, a similar form of divination was practiced. However, instead of using a six-sided die, they used the four-sided knucklebones of animals. This practice was known as astragalomancy.

For a single die throw, each number (or a pair of numbers) was assigned a specific meaning. With this arrangement in mind, the die was cast while focusing on a question. The number on the side facing the heavens was then interpreted as the answer.

I use this practice as a quick method for answering yes-or-no questions. I assign three pairs of numbers to represent yes, no, and maybe, requesting the guides for guidance.

This is a list of numbers and associated meanings i use

You can make the practice more complex by using multiple dice. This allows for greater nuance in your questions and answers. One approach is to roll several dice and interpret each individually, gaining insight into different aspects of the question. Another method is to sum the numbers and follow the same yes/no/maybe system based on the total, creating a broader range of possible outcomes.

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Thank you so much! It's always a treat to read your posts!

Hello @13lunarstar

I hope you don’t mind me sending an ask again. I wanted to ask for recommendations on resources (books, blogs, or anything else you’d suggest) for learning about the mythology, stories, and tropes associated with the various nakshatras. I’m deeply intrigued and want to dive deeper into this subject.

I recall someone mentioning that the trope associated with a particular nakshatra might manifest in the life of the native. How can one analyze these tropes and use them for predictions, particularly in relation to houses and planets?

Hi again! Thank you for such an interesting question. It’s always so exciting to me to hear from someone diving deep into Vedic astrology and such a fascinating (and extensive) world of nakshatras. Let me help with some recommendations and insights. My answer will be long but that's the subject of nakshatras!

As for the resources, if you'd like to learn right about the mythology and more profound meaning of nakshatras, I would recommend the following materials:

"The nakshatras: the stars beyond the zodiac" by Komilla Sutton (Komilla has a way of explaining things beautifully, combining traditional wisdom with modern language. I also recommend her book “Lunar Nodes – Crisis and Redemption” for a deeper dive into karmic astrology, if you are interested);

"The book of nakshatras: a comprehensive treatise on the 27 constellations" by Prash Trivedi, a well-known and trusted book.

"The nakshatras: the lunar mansions of Vedic astrology" by Dr. Dennis M. Harness, with lots of very practical info.

If you'd like to check some classic Jyotish texts:

Certainly, my number one - Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (BPHS) - a fundamental source of information about Vedic astrology including a detailed description of nakshatras;

Jataka Bharanam by Varahamihira - it goes into details on how nakshatras impact our personality; it also covers predictive astrology and suggests certain nakshatras to forecast favourable time periods.

Online you can find numerous open resources but I strongly recommend start learning from trusted, well-known materials, preferably books and classic texts. Today astrology as a discipline and a knowledge system becomes very subjective. More and more people, who study and practise it, tend to write and say their subjective opinions, which in turn are based on their personal experiences rather than traditional astrology principles. But hey, do not get me wrong: I do not say it is bad or wrong, but if you want to study the real knowledge - go to the classic texts.

Even though, I admit that for modern readers, ancient texts might be a little bit outdated (for example, ancient texts mention elephants or horses as a mode of transportation, whereas we perfectly understand that today everyone uses vehicles; and so on. But the thing I want to say - their core principles remain timeless and provide a structured understanding of astrology.

Regarding the tropes...Hmm, a good question, really. I believe that they mostly manifest in our lives on a psychological and karmic levels. I would say it also depends on what you mean by a term "nakshatra's trope" - is it a nakshatra's symbolic image, nature, its ruling planet, pada (1,2,3 or 4) or their combination? Vedic astrology is very multilayered but it has a very good logical structure, just like stringing pearls into a necklace. Pada is also very important element of the nakshatra system which I haven't discussed in details here yet. In a nutshell, Pada is a subdivision of each nakshatra, which further narrows its symbolism and meaning. All nakshatras have their own padas which can manifest very differently (I won't go deep into details now).

For example, let's take someone with Moon in Aries in Ashwini nakshatra, which, as we know, has a symbol of a horse head, meaning speed, vitality, impulse and new beginnings. Ashwini has a divine nature. Its ruling planet is Ketu, the south lunar node, covering such themes as past life karma, spiritual insights, unexpectedness, detachment, impulsiveness, and unconventional solutions. Ruling Deity of Ashwini is called Kumaras, the celestial twin healers, associated with quick remedies, healing processes, and rejuvenation. Also, the trope of celestial twins Kumaras may manifest as the natural duality of a person born with this placement; another trope might be manifested as having twin sibling(s), a strong bond with one of several family siblings and in general multiple births within a family. Note: this is not 100% common trope - of course, some Ashwini people do not have siblings at all.

Ketu directly connects this nakshatra to the accumulated soul wisdom and unresolved karma from the past lives, meaning that past life's actions (i.e. karma) will play a certain (or even significant) role in the current lifetime. How it will play - this is already another question subject to a deeper chart analysis.

To analyze how Ashwini nakshatra manifests in a person's life, I would suggest using the following algorithm:

Check Ashwini's ruling planet: in our example, Ashwini is ruled by Ketu, the South lunar node. Look at Ketu’s placement. Note the specific house Ketu occupies and whether it is in:

Dusthana (6, 8, 12): indicates challenges or karmic lessons.

Kendra (1, 4, 7, 10): positive and favorable results.

Upachaya (3, 6, 11): results improve with time and effort.

For Rahu and Ketu, evaluate rulers of the signs they occupy (depositors) and their placements, as these influence their effects.

2. Evaluate life areas, impacted by the planet, its nakshatra and nakshatra's ruling planet. In our example it is Moon, which governs our internal mental processes and emotional reactions on the surrounding world. For example, let's say Moon in Ashwini is in the 4th house - it is a good placement. The 4th house represents home, homeland, emotional foundations, mother, inner peace, and real estate.

Positive Ashwini manifestations here: fast emotional adaptability and the ability to recover and heal from setbacks, an adventurous and proactive mindset that always seeks to embrace new experiences; a native most likely will have car(s) - this is another trope manifesting in this life time; a person likes sport and driving (which is often speedy); relationships with mother and family women are prominent.

On the flip side: a tendency towards impulsive, not carefully thought, emotional responses, difficulty maintaining long-term focus; potential need to frequently change places (not necessarily far away from the native place), but also potential general restlessness at home.

Now let's take nakshatra's ruler. For example, Ashwini's ruler, Ketu is in Gemini in the 6th house - the house of routine, work, health, enemies and challenges. Thus, we now see that Ashwini's energy impacts the 4th house and the 6th house. Ketu in Gemini's manifestations here might include: unresolved emotions tied to family, homeland or maternal relationships, creating feelings of restlessness or dissatisfaction; overthinking and amplified mental restlessness, leading to difficulty focusing on specific tasks or emotional matters. Coupled with Moon in Aries (Ashwini) it only adds impulsiveness, potentially resulting in quick, emotionally charged decisions at home or work; a karmic inclination to serve and heal others, especially through communication or emotional support, while learning detachment from material and emotional desires and so on.

3. Check all the influences on the nakshatra's lord (positive and negative aspects from other planets and Rahu).

4. To predict various life events, use the daily transit (Panchanga) to identify the nakshatra in effect and align your activities with its nature for short-term planning.

Example with Ashwini: as we already know, this nakshatra is associated with fresh beginnings and everything new. Therefore, if you plan to start something, a business, healing or health-related activities (e.g., medical treatments or gym), traveling somewhere or you need to make some quick decisions - doing it during Moon in Ashwini transit is a very smart choice. However, if you'd like to finish a long-pending project you started some time ago, Ashwini is not really suitable for that. You might consider finalizing a project during Moon in Revati transit, perfect for closures (the last 27th nakshatra)

For long-term predictions, use Dasha periods, specifically your current Mahadasha (major period) and Antardasha (sub-period) as well as nakshatra’s ruling planet dashas to predict when its themes will manifest more prominently.

In our example, we might consider checking Moon Mahadasha, Ketu Mahadasha, as well as their sub-periods. For example, during Ketu Mahadasha, Ashwini nakshatra’s themes will take center stage, potentially emphasizing spiritual growth, detachment, or karmic healing. During Moon Antardasha, emotional healing, nurturing relationships, and finding peace at home may become priorities.

Panchanga allows to calculate the most favourable days subject to a type of your planned activity and the Moon nakshatra's transit.

You can read a bit more about Pachanga here: https://instaastro.com/panchang/ or here: https://www.drikpanchang.com/tutorials/drikpanchang-tutorials.html

Hope it helps.

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Definitely need some good luck!

so I got into grad school today with my shitty 2.8 gpa and the moral of the story is reblog those good luck posts for the love of god

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Tarot Past Life Game: OPEN

This is only for fun. I'll take a look at your destiny matrix chart and add in tarot card pulls for additional info/more details about your past life.

This is simply for entertainment purposes - feel free to join in even if you don't subscribe to the belief of past lives.

To participate:

Follow this account

Reblog this post

Send in your date of birth - month/day/year format

Please rmr to leave feedback/your thoughts on the read

I won't be able to get to everyone but I'll try to do as many as possible tonight.

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Thank you for the reply!

Is it possible that Saturn in Rohini find it hard to maintain a routine and discipline especially when placed in Taurus?

Hi, thank you for your question! Yes, it is possible, mainly because of the conflict between Saturn's rigidity and structure and Taurus's inclination for comfort and pleasure. It is important to check Moon, as it is the ruling planet of Rohini Nakshatra, and analyse how well it is placed and how strong it is in the chart. The Moon might bring an overly emotional and sensitive nature, leading to difficulties in adhering to structure and discipline.

Maintaining discipline can also be challenging if, for example, Saturn is afflicted by other malefics (Mars, Rahu, Ketu) or is placed in Dusthana houses (6th, 8th, or 12th houses). However, Saturn in the 6th house can yield good results over time, as it is also an Upachaya house—a house of effort—where outcomes improve with time and perseverance.

The best advice here is to strive to find a balance between sustained discipline and creativity and establish routines that align with both emotional and material needs.

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2025 Reading Giveaway!

OPEN

Let’s start this year off with something fun, that being a giveaway!

For five lucky winners, you will be able to pick and have any of my paid* reading options for free!

How to enter?

To enter, all you have to do is like and reblog this post.

For an extra entry, post under the post what one of your goals for 2025 is!

Rules!

Each participant can get a maximum of two entries.

Giveaway closes at midnight, January 7th AEST.

Winners chosen at random and will be contacted privately within 24 hours. Should you not respond within 24 hours of being contacted, I will redraw another winner.

If you do win a place, please be sure to read through my rules before asking your question.

If you win a place, you may choose to keep your reading private, or once we discuss what you would like, send your question as an ask and make it public.

* Should you choose the Months Ahead option, you may only choose that month and not add extra months.

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The Devil & The Lovers: Contrasting similarities

I’ve always noticed a striking resemblance between the Lovers card and the Devil card in my interpretations. @thedivinetarot perfectly captures this sentiment in their post.

In context, I’ve always seen the Devil card as a darker counterpart to the Lovers card, owing to their similar yet contrasting iconography. The Lovers card features a bright theme with the sun, mountains, and trees, while the Devil card is shrouded in darkness. One depicts an angel; the other, the Devil. One evokes feelings of optimism, while the other, at first glance, conveys a sense of doom.

In one instance, I interpreted the Devil card as symbolizing a relationship turning toxic. After all, the longer the two naked figures remain bound to the Devil, the more they seem to absorb its qualities. Like a paradise turning into hell, yet unable to espace from it (unhealthy bondage)

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Tarot Observation

Please focus on those three cards... do you realize something? The three cards are picturing couples that are with each other but what is the difference between those three? I will tell you now.

In the lovers card: Both lovers are in tune with their vulnerable side. They love and lust after one another but lust come stronger from the masculine. Also they are not attached to one another, there's this sense of safety in showing someone your nakedness (vulnerable part) and trusting that they won't do you any harm.

In the 2 of cups card: they don't show nakedness at all. They don't show any vulnerability toward one another because both of them are in tune emotionally (platonically) toward one another. There is no physical desire, their love is pure and have virgin like qualities.

Now with the Devil card: It represent that both parties are attached, vulnerable and obsessed with each other even controlling at times. Notice how the masculine and the feminine eyeing each other with lust and hatred at the same time. They can't break the cycle of obsession, restriction and control. Their relationship feels addictive and enticing to the observer of the card.

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Lmao 🤣

do not go and see that mf yall it’s a trap

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My Thoughts: Yes or No Tarot

I practice yes-and-no readings, though I’m not sure what you mean by "vague." I can, however, elaborate on how I approach these readings.

I don’t assign fixed yes-or-no meanings to specific cards. For example, I don’t decide in advance that a particular card always represents "yes" or "no" for any question. Instead, I interpret the cards as I would for any reading, considering the nuances of the question and the situation. Each question is unique, and I find it limiting to apply a one-size-fits-all meaning to a card without factoring in the context in which it was drawn.

This isn’t to discourage others from their approach, as tarot is fundamentally an intuitive art. If your intuition works better with predetermined meanings, then that’s the right method for you.

Additionally, if I find a card unclear or lacking enough information, I draw successive clarification cards to help interpret its message.

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Yes/No Tarot: My Thoughts

I have a lot of issues with yes/no tarot because I tend to think it's too vague.

I guess that's really all. Lol. I wanted to elaborate on that, but I can't think of anything else to back up my opinion on that. I just think it's too vague. While I do agree that Yes cards and the meaning of the cards can indicate that something may happen for you and why, I just find it incredibly vague with little to no information, but maybe that's my fault. Maybe I should take my Yes or No card and do a reading just on that card.

I'm not really sure. What are your thoughts?

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WHAT AWAITS YOU FOR THE NEW YEAR

new tarot game

Like and reblog this post

Send an ask with your initials and what in yourself are you proud of accomplishing for the past year. (It could be anything from moving out, to getting healthier, to just being able to live through this year)

I will pull 1 tarot card, 1 gems oracle card, and 2 pairs of astrology oracle cards.

The game will be open until 1st of January 2025 00:00 EET.

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On Queen of Swords

Crossposted from my post in the Cartomancy Tumblr Community

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