#Ashwini (" #Horsewoman") (0°00' - 13°20' Aries)

Each #star we see in the night sky is a burning hot sun, much like our own #Sun. In astronomy, the twin signs that make up the #nakshatra of Ashwini are called Alpha Arietis and Beta Arietis. Indeed, the ruling deities for Ashwini nakshatra

In #VedicAstrology are the #divine #twin physicians – the #AshwiniKumaras. While people born under Ashwini may traditionally take up a career in #medicine, they also innately carry a #healing energy and their ability to heal others through prayer is greatly enhanced.

The Ashwini Kumaras have a youthful appearance and bestow this ageless presence along with a charming innocence to those born under Ashwini. The symbol for this star is a horse’s head, which signifies power, dignity and swiftness. As the first star in the cycle of the nakshatras, Ashwini carries the energy of beginnings. Those born under Ashwini hold the ability to initiate or pioneer ideas and activities.

They must be cautious as not to begin something they cannot finish. A person born under Ashwini nakshatra is known as the quickest of all nakshatras and behaves in a direct and to-the-point manner. Just like an untamed horse, they can be confident and independent but do not like to be told what to do. Ashwini gives focus to self-improvement and wants to feel unique among its peers. This is a spontaneous star with active intelligence and sincerity.

The #sacred #temple that resonates with the Ashwini nakshatra is located in a village called #Thiruthuraipoondi in Tamil Nadu, India. Those born under Ashwini star should visit this temple as frequently as possible.

The name "Sri Bhava Aushadeeswarar" temple refers to a form of Lord Shiva. "Sri" is a #mantra giving respect and good fortune, "Bhava" means state of mind and "Aushadeeswara" means Lord of medicine who cures disease. Sri Bhava Aushadeeswarar temple is a sacred vortex filled with disease-curing energy.

People born under the Ashwini nakshatra should perform a pooja or abishekam with sacred herbs (there are #64 elementary herbal substances) on their Ashwini day in order to strengthen their inner light and healing capabilities. People born under other stars can also receive healing benefits to recover from illness by performing a pooja or abishekam on Tuesday, Saturday, Ashwini star day. These rituals also benefit the holy waters surrounding the temple and create medicinal qualities in the temple pond, streams, lakes and surrounding vegetation. It is beneficial for visitors to take a holy bath in the temple pond and receive the blessings for #health benefits.

https://www.astroved.com/astropedia/en/nakshatra/ashwini-nakshatra