#Shatabisha #Nakshatra spans 06º40′ to 20º00′ Aquarius. This Nakshatra is ruled by the Lunar Node #Rahu and it’s deity is #Varuna, the God of the Celestial Ocean. This Nakshatra, right in the middle of Aquarius, also shares some qualities with its native sign. It’s about equality and union, yearning to unite rather than separate.

There is not much room here for the singular ego but a sense of humanity coming together and being united under one leadership. The more aggressive planets Sun and Mars do quite well here in a sense of being able to offer such drive and authority. Saturn is also in a good position in this Nakshatra, not only because he is in dignity in his own sign Aquarius, but also because Saturn, the planet with possibly the most difficult rap sheet, is in fact a planet for the masses and wants nothing more than one united front to move forward and get the work done. Saturn is not comfortable with the development and thriving of the individual ego.

When we find the softer planets Venus, Jupiter and the Moon in #Shatabishak Nakshatra in a natal chart, we may experience more difficulties with this constellation as they may lack the driving force to get things done and can be too “benevolent” in character, though they all can contribute much needed creative energy.

Mercury and the lunar nodes can align well with the technological aspect of this sign and star and can bring ideas and plans to fruition and ultimately monetize on abstract concepts turned into physical reality.

This Nakshatra is much about equality and justice, and Varuna, Shatabisha’s ruling deity, is the one delivering this justice. Those who go against universal law and the bonds made between the gods and humanity will have to face Varuna whose punishment won’t be light.

Varuna rules the oceans and the milky way, forming a bond between this material world and the celestial dimensions. He is the deity of the supernatural, the occult and hidden, dark magic. Here is where Karma ripens and punishment may occur.

Illness and disease contracted when the Moon is in Shatabisha Nakshatra is said to be incurable or very difficult to cure. This is because illness born under this star is of karmic nature, not just physical nature. In order to treat and cure illness related to Shatabisha, we have to not only heal the body but work on a deep psychological level, and recognize which karmic deeds might be at the root of the disease.

Even though the Rahu ruled Shatabisha Nakshatra is fierce in nature and associated with illness, obstacles, harm, punishment and even violence, just like everything there is a positive side to its shadow aspect.

Shatabisha’s shakti is the power of healing, and just as much as it can make it near impossible to cure diseases, and by extension addictions and other obstacles, that are “born” here, so can a treatment or cure applied when the Moon transits through this Nakshatra offer healing.

I have written more about Shatabisha’s role as a healing Nakshatra in the New Moon in Shatabisha Nakshatra post earlier this year. You can find it here.

In closing I want to leave you with this thought: Nothing is ever black or white. Darkness needs light and light needs darkness to exist. In order to actively work with this Nakshatra we have to be willing to do a little soul searching and shine some light into the deeper recesses of your mind. Obviously learning about your life through Astrology can be greatly helpful.

There are several authors who have written about the mental involvement in the process of disease development and it’s a good idea to learn as much as possible about the non-material reasons of why and how illness can manifest. The esteemed author Louise L. Hay has written a number of books on the topic.