Ashwini Nakshatra

Ashwini Nakshatra Symbol

The nakshatra which spreads from 0 degrees to 13 degrees 20 minutes of Mesha Rashi is called Ashwini. This is the first nakshatra in Vedic Astronomy. In Modern Astronomy, Ashwini corresponds to the head of Aries which includes the stars β and γ Arietis. Ashwini is also called Ashwayuja in the Vedas.

Characteristics

Characteristics of those born in Ashwini Nakshatra are:

Intelligence
Courage
Smartness
Good memory
Interest in learning more and more
Broad forehead
Big eyes
Calm
Humble
Will not succumb to pressure
Sometimes obstinate
Firm decisions
Helpful
Hard-working
Drinking habit in some
Healing power
Popular
Lucky
Righteous
Earns respect
Good advisor
Interest in mysticism
Spendthrift
Short-tempered
Always in a hurry
Talkative
Fighting nature
Fond of traveling
Strained relation with siblings
Worried about property
Not very wealthy

Mantra

ॐ अश्विनीकुमाराभ्यां नमः

om ashvineekumaaraabhyaam namah'

Click below to listen to Ashwini Nakshatra Mantra

Unfavorable Nakshatras for Ashwini

Krittika
Mrigashira
Punarvasu
Vishakha 4th pada
Anuradha
Jyeshta

Those born in Ashwini Nakshatra should avoid important events on these days and also avoid partnership with those belonging to these Nakshatras.

Health issues

Those born in Ashwini Nakshatra are prone to these health issues:

Head injuries
Ulcers
Rheumatic pain
Blackout
Brain clot
Brain fever
Brain hemorrhage
Stroke
Epilepsy
Sleeplessness
Malaria
Smallpox

Ashwini Nakshatra dosha

The first pada/charana of Ashwini Nakshatra suffers from Gandanta dosha. Gandanta Shanti may be performed. Those born with Gandanta dosha can bring ill repute and embarrassment to the family.

Suitable Career

Being intelligent, smart, and hardworking, those born in Ashwini Nakshatra will do well in their career. They have to keep control over their temper and impulsive nature. Some of the suitable careers for those born in Ashwini Nakshatra are:

Police
Defense forces
Railways
Entrepreneur
Law
Steel and Copper Industry
Teaching
Journalism
Writing
Doctor
Horse riding or Horse related career
Yoga Instructor

Can Ashwini Nakshatra wear diamond?

No. Those born in Ashwini Nakshatra should not wear diamonds. It is harmful.

Lucky stone

Cat's eye.

Favorable color

Red.

Ashwini Nakshatra names

The starting letter of the name as per Avakahadadi system for Ashwini Nakshatra is:

First pada/charana - चू (Chu)

Second pada/charana - चे (Che)

Third pada/charana - चो (Cho)

Fourth pada/charana - ला (La)

These letters can be used for the traditional Nakshatra name kept at the time of the naming ceremony.

In some communities, the names of the grandparents are kept during the naming ceremony. There is no harm in following that system.

Shastra prescribes that the official name kept for records and all practical purposes should be different from this. It is called Vyavaharika nama. The Nakshatra name as per the above system should be known only to close family members.

Letters that you should avoid in the official name for those born in Ashwini Nakshatra are - अं, क्ष, च, छ, ज, झ, ञ, य, र, ल, व

Marriage

Those born in Ashwini Nakshatra do not like to be under someone's control. They should look for a life partner who would respect their individuality. They will be faithful to the spouse. They are protective and caring. They would gladly take up and deliver family responsibilities. They are of a simple nature and can easily accommodate and adjust to the needs of the spouse. They would maintain good relations with parents and siblings even after marriage.