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AUM som somaya namah
AUM hreem
shreem chandraya namah
OM shram sreem shraum sah chandraya namah
Nakshatra
Attributes
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table of degree range
+ auspicious activities + English name + Symbol + bhapa regent + Gana + Tibetan name
adapted from Das
table of Caste - Direction - Goal - Quality - Shakti
adapted from Andrew Foss
* Shri Jyoti Star
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NAKSHATRA NAMA
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Caste
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Direction
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Aim
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Quality
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Shakti
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Aśvini - Dasra
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Merchant |
South |
Dharma
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Light |
Healing |
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Bharani - Yamuna
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Outcast |
West |
Artha
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Fierce |
Removing |
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Kṛttikā - Pleyades
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Brahmin |
North |
Kama
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Mixed |
Burning |
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Rohiṇī - Aldebaran
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Shudra
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East |
Moksha
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Fixed |
Growing |
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Mrigashiras - Invaka
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Farmer |
South |
Moksha
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Soft |
Enjoying |
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Arudra - Betelgeuse
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Butcher |
West |
Kama
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Sharp |
Achieving |
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Punarvasu-Aditya
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Merchant |
North |
Artha
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Mutable |
Revitalizing |
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Pushya - Sidhya
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Warrior |
East |
Dharma
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Light |
Sanctifying |
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Aśleṣa - Naga
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Outcast |
South |
Dharma
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Sharp |
Destroying |
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Magha - Regulus
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Shudra
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West |
Artha
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Fierce |
Dying |
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Pūrvaphalgunī - Yonī
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Brahmin |
North |
Kama
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Fierce |
Procreating |
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Uttaraphalgunī - Aryaman
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Warrior |
East |
Moksha
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Fixed |
Prospering |
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Hasta - Savitra
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Merchant |
South |
Moksha
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Light |
Gaining |
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Chitra - Spica
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Farmer |
West |
Kama
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Soft |
Creating |
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Svati - Arcturus
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Butcher |
North |
Artha
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Mutable |
Transforming |
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Viśākha - Rādhā
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Outcast |
East |
Dharma
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Mixed |
Harvesting |
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Anuradha - Maitra
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Shudra
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South |
Dharma
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Soft |
Abundance |
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Jyeṣṭha -Kita
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Farmer |
West |
Artha
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Sharp |
Heroism |
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Mula - Nirṛti
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Butcher |
North |
Kama
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Sharp |
Clearing |
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Pūrvāṣāḍhā - Apah
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Brahmin |
East |
Moksha
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Fierce |
Invigorating |
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Uttarāṣāḍha - Vaishva
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Warrior |
South |
Moksha
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Fixed |
Victory |
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Śrāvaṇa - Hari
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Outcast |
North |
Artha
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Mutable |
Connecting |
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Dhaniṣṭha - Delphinus
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Farmer |
East |
Dharma
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Mutable |
Joining |
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Sadachbia - Varuna
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Butcher |
South |
Dharma
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Mutable |
Healing |
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Purvabhadra - Pegasus
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Brahmin |
West |
Artha
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Fierce |
Upraising |
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Uttarabhadra - Andromeda
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Warrior |
North |
Kama
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Fixed |
Stabilizing |
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Revatī - Pushana
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Shudra
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East |
Moksha
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Soft |
Nourishing |
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Nakshatra * Asterism,
bhasanta
Ruling Planet
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Degree Range and Body Part
(on the body of Kala- purusha ) |
Auspicious actions during Moon's transit through this Nakshatra
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English translation
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Symbol
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protective Deity * bhapa
* bhesha Ruler / devata
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Gana
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TIBETAN NAMES
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1.
Aśvini
(Aśvini,
azvattha,
dasradevataa)
Ketu
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00:00 - 13:20 Mesha = Top of the Foot of kalapurusha
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Travel,
taking medicine,
making ornaments,
beginning lessons,
beginning architectural studies,
buying or selling or starting a journey via elephants or other vehicles. [BPHS]
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possessed of horses,
consisting of horses
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Horse head |
Aśvini Kumaras
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Heavenly / Deva
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Takar - Goddess a Denma,
The Equine or Shining Daughter.
Jugu |
2.
Bharani =
Yameza
Shukra
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13:20-26:40 Mesha = Sole of Foot of Kalapurusha
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Performing rash actions,
doing cruel things,
competition,
things related to poison digging wells,
things related to agriculture,
things related to fire. [BPHS]
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bearing,
maintaining |
Vagina [pudendum muliebre] / elephant |
Yama
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Human / Manushya
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Dranye - Goddess Gekmo,
the Dancer |
3.
Krittika = Hautabhuja
Ravi
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26:40 Mesha 10:00 Vrishabha = Head of Kalapurusha
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Rash actions,
accepting fire (Brahmin ritual),
competing, hot discussions (debates),
working with metals. [BPHS]
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cutter; scissors
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Razor |
Agni
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Demonic / Rakshasa
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Mindruk - God Madrukpa" He who has six mothers," youngest son of Mahadeva.
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4.
Rohini = Rauhina
Soma
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10:00 - 23:20 Vrishabha = Fore-head of Kalapurusha
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Performing action to improve health,
marriage,
collecting money,
construction of religious or government buildings or installing religious objects,
all auspicious purposes,
first wearing of ornaments. [BPHS]
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Red. Also,"to grow" .
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Chariot |
Praja-pati,Brahma
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Human / Manushya
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Narme - Goddess Dalwe Lhadenma,
the peaceful goddess,
rules five star-gods in the form of a chariot.
Connected with Kyegyu Dakpo,
the Lord of all beings,
or Brahma.
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5.
Mrigashira
= Mirashira,
mrigashirsha, Enaziras,
invaka,
indubha
Kuja
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23:20 Vrishabha - 06:40 Mithuna = Eyebrows of Kalapurusha
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Marriage,
brahmin receiving sacred thread,
travel,
construction of temples or other religious buildings or installing holy objects therein, laying foundation stones,
braking ground. [BPHS]
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Deer's head |
Deer head
(a group of lotuses) |
Chandra
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Heavenly / Deva
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Go - the stag-headed.
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6.
Arudra =
Aridra,
arudra
Rāhu
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06:40 - 20:00 Mithuna =
Eyes of Kalapurushaa
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Fighting,
tying or binding with rope,
controlling enemies,
dealing with poison,
things relating to fire, exorcising spirits, having first lessons. [BPHS]
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Moist,
damp,
wet,
dew - fresh,
not dry,
succulent, green |
Human head |
Rudra
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Human / Manushya
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Lak - Dragshul Chen,
the ferocious; Magpon Dra,
the Hostile general; Goddess Nagmo,
the Black.
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7.
Punarvasu
Yaamaka |
20:00 Mithuna - 03:20 Kataka =
Nose of Kalapurushaa
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Doing things to improve health,
performing remedies,
travel,
making ornaments, laying foundation stones,
starting fasts,
construction or repair of vehicles,
beginning agriculture, having first lessons. [BPHS] Of Kalapurusha
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" restoring goods " ; commencement of financial
well-being |
Archer's Bow |
Aditi (Surya/Sun) |
Heavenly / Deva
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Nabso: Goddess Jinme Lhamo, Godess of Gifts.
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8.
Pushya = Sidhya,
tishya
Shani
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03:20 - 16:40 Kataka = Face of Kalapurusha
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Doing things to improve health,
performing festivals or remedies, good for all auspicious purposes except marriage. [BPHS]
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" nourishment" ; the blossom or flower the uppermost or best of anything; |
Flower / sheep |
Brihaspati [Guru/Jupiter]
priest of the Gods - brings rituals for prosperity,
and structured learning |
Heavenly / Deva
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Gyal - Goddess sinjema Jordenma" she who satisfies,
she who harmonizes."
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9.
Aśleṣa (Ahidaivata,
ahideva,
bhujamgabha,
bhaujamga, Uraga)
Budha
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16:40 - 30:00 Kataka = Ears of Kalapurushaa
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Fierce competition,
things relating to serpents,
as in serpent puja,
things relating to poison,
rash actions,
starting a business,
money exchange. [BPHS]
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Embrace / entanglement
" serpent asterism"
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Serpent |
Sarpas (Snake that became a God)
hypnotizing,
poisoning,
destruction of the victim |
Demonic / Rakshasa
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Kak - goddess Dengchen Lhamo,
dragon-tailed goddes
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10.
Magha
Ketu
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00:00 - 13:20 Simha = Lips/Chin of Kalapurusha
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Honoring the deceased,
activities concerning water,
marriage,
wars,
and other hazardous undertakings. [BPHS]
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A gift,
reward,
bounty; wealth,
power |
Palanquin |
The Pitris (Fathers) |
Demonic / Rakshasa
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Chu - Lord of the 8 bonds,
the poet; a Chen The great horse |
11.
Purva Phalguni
Shukra
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13:20 - 26:40 Simha =
Right Hand of Kalapurushaa
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Bondage (ensnaring) and other cruel deeds,
construction,
warlike acts,
deception[BPHS]
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Purva= front-side,
former
fruits
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Front legs of cot |
Bhaga
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Human / Manushya
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Dre - Tau,
ta Chung,
the little horse; sokye, Lake-born, Lotus
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12.
Uttara Phalguni
(Aryaman,
bhagadaivata, Yonidevataa )
Ravi
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26:40 Simha - 10:00 Kanya = Left Hand of Kalapurusha
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Marriage,
sacred ceremonies,
brahmin rituals,
taking vows,
wearing ornaments,
starting house construction, house entering ceremony,
ribbon cutting [BPHS]
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Uttara= back-side. latter
fruits; conferring conjugal felicity |
Back legs of cot |
Aryaman
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Human / Manushya
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Nakshatra Wo - Trawo,
multicolor; Chimo, Grandmother; Nyime, Lhadenmo, Lady of the Sun |
13.
Hasta
Soma
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10:00 - 23:20 Kanya = Fingers of the hand (a closed hand) of Kalapurusha
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ravel,
beginning of learning,
marriage,
wearing new clothes and ornaments,
starting a house,
installation of essential objects. [BPHS]
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holding in or by the hand |
Palm |
Savita
(of the famous poem,
savitri)
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Heavenly / Deva
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Mezhi - Chama,
messenger; Rigje, knowledge |
14.
Chitra
(citra)
Kuja
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23:20 Kanya - 06:40 Tula = Neck of Kalapurusha
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Applying remedies,
actions to improve health,
architectural actions of a mechanical nature,
auspicious performances connected with architecture,
first wearing or ornaments and clothes,
sacred ceremonies,
as in thread ceremony for Brahmins,
agriculture. [BPHS]
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conspicuous, excellent,
distinguished; bright,
clear,
bright-colored; bright-sounding; variegated,
spotted,
speckled; agitated; having many varieties; strange,
wonderful |
Pearl |
vashtri |
Demonic * Rakshasa
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Nakpa,
the Black; Janakpa,
black bird |
15.
Svatika
Rāhu
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06:40 - 20:00 Tula = Chest of Kalapurusha
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Construction of religious buildings,
auspicious activities,
sowing seeds,
warfare,
making tools or weapons. [BPHS]
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Sapphire |
Vayu
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Heavenly / Deva
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Sari - Goddess Lunggi Lhamo, Goddess of the Wind; Lunggi,
mighty Lord of the Wind; Namthong Gong, High Celestial Vision |
16.
Radha = -Viśākha
= Indraagni)
Guru
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20:00 Tula- 03:20 Vṛścika = Breasts of Kalapurushaa
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Activities relating to house or land,
making ornaments,
architecture (sculpture,
construction) making chariots and other vehicles,
taking medicine. [BPHS]
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Radha = prosperity,
success, gift,
favor; lightning;
(branched / forked) |
potter's wheel |
Indra-agni |
Demonic / Rakshasa
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Saga - Goddess Wangpo Denma,
she who has power; Namthong Og, Lower Celestial vision |
17. Anu-raadha = Maitra Nakshatra
Shani
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03:20 - 16:40 Vṛścika - Stomach of Kalapurusha
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Weddings,
beginning vows,
travel,
ascending new elephants and horses (entering new vehicles or driving for the first time),
all auspicious acts both movable and immovable. [BPHS]
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following Radha; causing welfare, happiness
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Umbrella
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Mitra ( The Divine Friend) |
Heavenly / Deva
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Lhatsam - lakpa,
the Hand; Dzawo Lha,
the Friendly God |
18.
Jyeṣṭha
Budha
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16:40 - 30:00 Vṛścika - Right Torso of Kalapurusha
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Facing one's foes directly,
performing actions for subduing one's competitors,
apologies,
metallurgy,
architecture, heating oil and other things. [BPHS]
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most excellent,
pre-eminent,
first,
chief. best, greatest; best in speech; more excellent than; the eldest brother |
Umbrella
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Indra
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Demonic / Rakshasa
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Nrön - Dubu,
bracelet; Lha Wangden,
divine Might |
19.
Mula
= Moola)
Ketu
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00:00 - 13:20 Dhanus = Left Torso of Kalapurusha
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Making parks and gardens,
beginning war,
treaties and breaking treaties,
digging wells tanks or ponds,
agriculture. [BPHS]
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Root |
crouching lion |
Nirriti (Goddess of destruction)
Nirriti
=
Alakshmi
= denial of Lakshmi (abundance and prosperity) = Kali = negative effect of time
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Demonic / Rakshasa
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Nub - Tsawa,
root; Sokpa,Vitality |
20.
Ashadha
Shukra
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13:20 - 26:40 Dhanus = Back - Dorsal of Kalapurusha
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Digging wells tanks or ponds,
agriculture,
making religious objects,
releasing from bondage,
forgiving others,
cruel deeds,
cutting trees. [BPHS]
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former - victorious one |
front of square |
Apah |
Human / Manushya
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Chutö - Higher water,
measure of water |
21.
Uttarāṣāḍha
Ravi
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26:40 Dhanus - 10:00 Makara = Waist of Kalapurusha
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Establishing or embellishing home or land, entering houses,
sowing seeds. [BPHS]
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latter - victorious one |
back of square |
Vishva
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Human / Manushya
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Chume - Phul,
naatsok,
perfect,
accomplished |
22.
Śrāvaṇa Hari
Soma
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10:00 - 23:20 Makara= Genitals of Kalapurusha
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Installations (as in installing a new appliance), establishing a home,
sacred ceremonies,
performing remedies,
improving health,
and other auspicious actions. [BPHS]
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streaming,
flowing,
flowing off; causing to flow,
shedding; premature abortion; sweat,
perspiration; urine;
(Ear / listener) |
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Vishnu |
Heavenly / Deva
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Drokhin - Trokje, God of the Wind or Sun; Jizhin,
nagag Nyenpa,
pleasant-voiced |
23.
Dhaniṣṭha =
Zravishthaa,
bhutinidhaana
Kuja
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23:20 Makara - 06:40 Kumbha = Anus of Kalapurusha
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tonsure ceremony (hair cutting),
sacred ceremonies,
warfare ascending new elephants, horses or vehicles,
preparing a garden plot. [BPHS]
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very swift, very rich,"receptacle of prosperity"
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drum |
The Vasu = deities ; of abundance
= esp.
Basudaibata = wealth-giver of jewels,
precious articles, gold, + |
Demonic / Rakshasa
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Möndre - Thobden, he who attains; Drog Tö, high friend.
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24.
Sadachbia =
Shatavisakhya,
shata-taraka
Rahu
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06:40 - 20:00 Kumbha = Right Thigh of Kalapurusha
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Making chariots and water borne vehicles,
ascending new elephants, horses or vehicles, house and land rites (especially dealing with contracts),
warfare actions involving silver or bamboo. [BPHS]
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1000 healers; 1000 stars
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flower |
Varuna ( God of the cosmic waters) |
Demonic / Rakshasa
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Möndru - Goddess Chü Lhamo, Goddess of the Water; Drokme, Lower Friend |
25.
Purva - bhadra
Guru
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20:00 Kumbha - 03:20 Meena = Left Thigh of Kalapurusha
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Architectural activities, hazardous undertakings,
cutting,
farming business,
buying buffalo,
camels or other livestock,
buying,
making or installing water machines. [ BPHS ]
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front-side of Good / Beautiful Feet
bhadra= blessed,
auspicious,
fortunate,
prosperous, happy, good, gracious,
friendly, kind, excellent,
fair,
beautiful, lovely,
pleasant,
dear,
skillful...
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Ajaikapada - Aja Ekapada
(the one-footed serpent; celestial form of Agni / sacred fire) |
Human / Manushya
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Trumtö - Goddess Ri Lhamö, Goddess of the mountains; Nema, Goddess of the Place; Palang Kang,
bull' s Foot |
26.
Uttara - bhadra
Shani
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03:20 - 16:40 Meena = Lower Legs = Calves of Kalapurusha
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Marriage,
making vows,
installing sacred objects,
beginning houses,
anointing,
christening. [BPHS]
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back-side of Good / Beautiful Feet |
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Ahir budhnaya
(benefic serpent who brings the rain; serpent of the depths of the Atmosphere) |
Human / Manushya
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Trume - Trülching,
snake Net |
27.
Revati
Budha
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16:40 - 30:00 Meena = Abdominal Cavity = Groin of Kalapurusha
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Building houses,
making jewelry,
constructing religious buildings,
marriage,
making vows. [BPHS]
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The financial wealthy ones; the shining ones.
(Applied to the cows and the waters.) |
Fish |
Pushan (keeper of Cows of the Gods) |
Heavenly / Deva
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Namdru - Shepa Gyeje, He who makes knowledge grow; Goddess Sowe Lhamo,
she Who Heals
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[Abhi-jita]
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intercalary nakshatra
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of Kala-purusha
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intercalary nakshatra
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victorious
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