Aries and Ashwini Nakshatra: Analysis of the Four Padas

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"Breaking through the void of space, the first pulse of creation is Ashwini; where the indomitable life-force of Aries and the healing power of the Ashwini Kumaras unite to drive the human soul toward a fierce velocity."

The cosmic wheel of Vedic astrology begins at the first point of Aries. The source of man's indomitable will, his vital force, and his burning urge to do something is this Ashwini Nakshatra. In a flawless reading of the birth chart, one cannot understand a person's true nature by the Moon sign alone. For that, one must decode the psychological equation of the sign, the nakshatra, its symbol, and the navamsa lord. Today we shall analyse that deeper blueprint of Ashwini Nakshatra with the aid of Parashari mathematical rules.

Ashwini Nakshatra spans from 0° to 13°20' of Aries. The symbol of Aries is the 'lamb' or Ram, which indicates an indomitable stubbornness that pushes forward by butting obstacles with its head. The ruler of this sign is the commander Mars. On the other hand, the ruler of Ashwini Nakshatra is Ketu (the significator of past karma) and the deity of the nakshatra is the Ashwini Kumaras (the physicians of the gods). The strange mixture of the aggressive stubbornness of Aries and the healing power of the Ashwini Kumaras produces an intense dynamism in these natives. Let us now apply the flawless mathematical formula of the great sage Parashara — "the navamsa reckoning of a movable sign begins from the sign itself" — and analyse the character of its four padas.

♈ Ashwini First Pada (0° to 3°20'): Aries Navamsa (Ruler: Mars)

Since Aries is a movable (chara) sign, its navamsa reckoning begins from the sign itself. Hence the first pada of Ashwini falls in Aries Navamsa. Because the sign and navamsa are the same, this is a Vargottama Navamsa.

Psychological synthesis: Here a very powerful and fierce ring is formed of the sign (Aries) + the sign's symbol (the lamb's stubbornness) + the nakshatra lord (Ketu) + the deity (the Ashwini Kumaras) + the navamsa lord (Mars). This doubled fire of Mars makes the native extremely brave, self-willed and, in certain contexts, aggressive. They are natural pathfinders. By the grace of the Ashwini Kumaras, they have an instinct to rescue others swiftly from danger. But their excessive stubbornness often leaves them isolated.

♉ Ashwini Second Pada (3°20' to 6°40'): Taurus Navamsa (Ruler: Venus)

The second navamsa of a movable sign is Taurus Navamsa.

Psychological synthesis: Here occurs a strange union of the sign's symbol (the momentum of Aries) + the nakshatra lord (Ketu) + the deity (the physician Ashwini Kumaras) + the navamsa lord (Venus). As the fire of Mars mingles with the earth-element and aesthetic sense of Venus, the native's inner restlessness takes on a largely constructive shape. Because of Venus, they are highly clever, good-looking and materialistic. By the union of the healing power of the Ashwini Kumaras and the subtlety of Venus, they can establish themselves in society as renowned surgeons or great industrialists.

♊ Ashwini Third Pada (6°40' to 10°): Gemini Navamsa (Ruler: Mercury)

The third pada of Ashwini is the third navamsa of a movable sign, that is, it falls in Mercury's Gemini Navamsa.

Psychological synthesis: Under the influence of the symbol of Aries (the urge to break obstacles) + the nakshatra lord (Ketu) + the deity (the Ashwini Kumaras) + the navamsa lord (Mercury), the native's power of thought works with lightning speed. Though there is a clash between Mars and Mercury, the spirituality of Ketu and the wisdom of Mercury make their analytical faculty extremely sharp. They can decide swiftly and are highly proficient at finding the mathematical solution to any complex situation.

♋ Ashwini Fourth Pada (10° to 13°20'): Cancer Navamsa (Ruler: Moon)

The final pada of Ashwini is the fourth navamsa of a movable sign, that is, it falls in the Moon's Cancer Navamsa.

Psychological synthesis: Here we have the sign's symbol (the life-force of Aries) + the ruler (Mars) + the nakshatra lord (Ketu) + the deity (the Ashwini Kumaras) + the navamsa lord (Moon). This vaporous clash of Mars (fire) and the Moon (water) makes the native extremely sensitive, emotional and compassionate. By the blessing of the Ashwini Kumaras and the motherly bearing of the Moon, they love to dedicate themselves to the service of others. But because of the restlessness of the mind, they often find themselves in two minds about major business decisions.

Special Planetary Influences and Conditional Logic in Ashwini Nakshatra

While doing a flawless analysis of the birth chart, we must look at the specific aspects and positions of the other planets:

The Influence of the Sun and Jupiter:

The Sun's position in Ashwini Nakshatra makes the native highly brilliant and courageous. If the divine guru Jupiter casts its aspect on the Sun, then within the native there works a supreme devotion to God and a high morality. Such natives work lifelong for the welfare of society and become the possessors of great renown.

Saturn's Malefic Aspect:

If Saturn's malefic aspect falls on a planet placed in this nakshatra, then obstacles repeatedly come on the native's path of motion. The clash of Mars with Saturn can detach the native from his own family or birthplace, which creates in the depths of his mind an unknown melancholy.

The Life-Philosophy of Sage Parashara: The True Path of Human Welfare and Karma-Correction

Because Ashwini is the nakshatra of the Ashwini Kumaras and because its symbol is the lamb, their greatest challenge is to restrain their own 'ego' and 'haste'. They think that no one can do any task faster or more perfectly than them, which is the principal cause of their mental unrest.

According to the Parashari philosophy, their true remedy is not any commercial gemstone. To cool the excess heat of Mars, the best karma-correction is to take on the responsibility of healing the helpless and the afflicted, to donate medicines free of cost in hospitals, and to give due honour to one's own subordinates. Only when motion is wedded to conscience do Ashwini's natives become a blessing to society.

"The power of motion is a supreme gift from God — but when the driving force of that motion, freed from the grip of ego, is dedicated to the service of humanity, only then does it attain true fulfilment."

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