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The Fruits of Worshipping Each Nakshatra
One of several articles by David Frawley on the Ved, Vaidik Astrology and the Nakshatra

Each Nakshatra reflects certain wishes or desires that those who born under them are inclined to have. In the Ved, each Nakshatra deity (see Nakshatra-Devtaa) reflects these wishes, that those who worship this deity and its Nakshatra will gain. This material comes from the Taittireeya Braahman III.1.4. It affords additional insight on the Nakshatra and their meaning.

(1) The Ashwinee desired, "May we be possessed of good hearing and not be deaf. "One who makes the appropriate offering to the Ashwinee and to Ashwinee Nakshatra will become possessed of good hearing and will not become deaf. Ashwinee Nakshatra grants the power of hearing on both outer and inner levels. That is why this Nakshatra relates to secret knowledge and to miraculous powers.

(2) Yam desired, "May I win the lordship of the ancestors." One who makes the appropriate offering to Yam and to Bharanee Nakshatra wins the lordship of the ancestors and wins the lordship of his peers. Those born under Bharanee want to be respected by their elders and by their peers.

(3) Agni desired, "May I be the eater of food for the Gods." One who offers to Agni and Krittika Nakshatra the appropriate offering becomes an eater of food for mortals. Agni as fire both cooks and digests the food. Krittikaa provides nourishment and the power to digest it as well. Those born under it like to provide for others in this way.

(4) Prajaapati created creatures, thus created went away. Of them he thought about Rohinee. He desired, "May she approach me. May we unite together." One who makes the appropriate offering to Prajaapati, to Rohinee Nakshatra, his beloved approaches him and he unites with her. Rohinee is a Nakshatra of love, passion and sexuality that is generally fertile and creative, but not inclined to tolerate limits. Because of this it is very productive for almost everything but can draw jealously upon it.

(5) Som desired. "May I win the lordship of the plants." One who makes the appropriate offering to Som, to Mrigashiraa Nakshatra, wins the lordship of the plants, wins the lordship of his peers. Those born under Mrigashirsha want to provide the Som, delight or enjoyment to their peers. They can be exhilarating and entertaining leaders, shining on others like the Moon. For this reason they usually do best with a retinue of friends.

(6) Rudra desired, "May I become the lord of the animals." One who makes the appropriate offering to Rudra, to Aardraa Nakshatra, becomes the lord of the animals. Rudra is the lord of the wild animals and all things wild, strange or disturbing. These come through Aardraa, which therefore needs to seek control over them.

(7) The Earth in the beginning had no growths. She desired, "May I produce herbs and trees." One who makes the appropriate offering to Aditi, to Punarvasu Nakshatra, produces progeny and cattle. Punarvasu is a creative Nakshatra ruled by the Earth as the World Mother Aditi. It gives the ability to create in form and structure. Those born under it like to produce things in a maternal way.

(8) Brihaspati desired, "May I possess the splendor of spiritual knowledge." One who makes the appropriate offering to Brihaspati, to Pushya Nakshatra, gains the splendor of spiritual knowledge. Pushya connects us with spiritual knowledge, but also religion, ritual and morality in general. Through it the good overcomes the evil.

(9) The Gods and the Demons were at war. The Gods made an offering to Aashleshaa. This drove away the Demons. One who makes the appropriate offering to the Serpent God (Shesh Naag), to Aashleshaa Nakshatra, drives away his hateful opponents. In Aashleshaa Nakshatra one can defeat one's enemies. Through it one gains the poison of the serpent to use on others. Those born under Aashleshaa make powerful warriors with powerful weapons.

(10) The Fathers desired, "May we flourish in the world of the ancestors." One who makes the appropriate offering to the Fathers, to Maghaa Nakshatra, flourishes in the world of the ancestors. Maghaa gives fame that lasts through the generations. Those born under it seek a high reputation for themselves, a kind of kingly or paternal status.

(11) Bhag desired, "May I partake of the best portion of the Gods." One who makes the appropriate offering to Bhag, to the Phaalgunee, Nakshatra gains the best portion among his peers. Those born under Poorvaa-Phaalgunee seek the best portion for themselves. They become connoisseurs in life, seeking what is subtle and refined.

(12) Aryamaa desired, "May I become the lord of the animals." One who makes the appropriate offering to Aryamaa, to the Phaalgunee, he becomes the lord of the animals. Those born under U-Phaalgunee seek colleagues and followers in order to help them in their causes, which are generally noble in nature (at least to them).

(13) Savitra (Soorya) desired, "May the Gods place their faith in me." One who makes the appropriate offering to Savitra, to Hast Nakshatra, men place faith in him. He becomes the Sun among his peers. People born under Hast want to be believed in and want others to have faith in them. They regard themselves as capable of great achievements and can serve to rally and inspire people around them.

(14) Twashtar (Twashtaa) desired, "May I gain a wonderful progeny." One who makes the appropriate offering to Twashtar, to Chitraa Nakshatra, gains a wonderful progeny. Twashtar is a form of the Creator, usually called Prajaapati. Chitraa therefore has great creative powers, giving splendor, multiplicity and abundance.

(15) The Wind (Vaayu Dev) desired, "May I win the freedom to move as I wish in all the worlds." One who makes the appropriate offering to the Wind, to Swaati Nakshatra, gains the freedom to move as he wishes in all the worlds. The Wind, has free movement in all the worlds. Those born in Vaayu's Nakshatra of Swaati have a similar desire. They don't like to be held or tied down. They like to travel where they want and when they want.

(16) Indra and Agni desired, "May I gain the greatest splendor among the Gods." He makes the appropriate offering to Indra and Agni, to Vishaakhaa Nakshtra, gains the greatest splendor among his peers. Vishaakhaa is a competitive Nakshatra and has a fiery and lightning like energy and effects. Its natives seek power and recognition.

(17) Mitra desired, "May I be regarded as a friend in all the worlds." One who makes the appropriate offering to Mitra, to Anuraadhaa Nakshatra, becomes regarded as a friend in all these worlds. Those born under Anuraadhaa want to be friends with everyone. They are emotionally sensitive to others and place the welfare of others over their own.

(18) Indra desired, "May I gain supremacy among the gods." One who makes the appropriate offering to Indra, to Jyeshthaa Nakshatra, gains supremacy among his peers. Those born under Jyeshthaa seek to be the best and the highest, but on their own, by their own effort, as individuals, not by relying on others. They often do their best when left alone.

(19) Prajaapati desired, "May I find the root of progeny." One who makes the appropriate offering to Prajaapati, to Mool Nakshatra, gains the root of progeny. Here Mool is ruled by Prajaapati, the Creator, who also rules Rohinee. This gives Mool a more creative energy. Mool means root. It gives the root of progeny or strong creative powers, somewhat like Rohinee. In the negative sense in the Ved, Mool is ruled by Nirriti who takes away the root of one's progeny or causes the loss of one's first child.

(20) The Water Goddesses (Nirriti) desired, "May we at our wish gain the sea." One who makes the appropriate offering to the Water Goddesses, to Aashaadhaa Nakshatra, gains at wish the sea. Under P-Aashaadhaa one seeks connections like water desiring to reach the ocean. It is a creative, nurturing and healing Nakshatra.

(21) The Universal Gods (Vishwe Dev) desired, "May we win a victory that can never be lost." One who makes the appropriate offering to the Universal Gods, to Ashaadhaa, gains a victory that can never be lost. U-Aashaadhaa is a competitive Nakshatra that causes us to seek great achievements, but in alliance with others, in great partnerships, organizations and associations. One succeeds by virtue of one's broad connections.

(22) Vishnu desired, "May I hear people say good words about me. May I not gain any bad regard." One who makes the appropriate offering to Vishnu, to Shravan Nakshatra, hears good words about himself and does not come to any bad regard. Those born under Shravan are concerned about what people say about them and about their public reputation. They will strive to keep themselves in good repute. They are sensitive about the opinions of others.

(23) The Vasu desired, "May we revolve around the summit of the Gods." One who makes the appropriate offering to the Vasu, to Dhanishthaa Nakshatra, gains the summit among his peers. The Vasu rule over material and worldly splendors, which their Nakshatra grants. They gain through high association.

(24) Varun desired, "May I be firm and not unsteady." One who makes the appropriate offering to Varun, to Shatabhishaa Nakshatra, becomes firm and not unsteady. This firmness also implies freedom from disease and debility. Shatabhishaa is a Nakshatra of healing and energization.

(25) Aja Ekapaad desired, "May I gain radiance and the splendor of spiritual knowledge." One who makes the appropriate offering to Aja Ekapat, to P-Bhadraa Nakshatra, gains radiance and the splendor of spiritual knowledge. P-Bhadraa has a great spiritual potential like Brihaspati ruled Pushya. It can give even more insight, perception and spiritual fire that of the soul. It awakens us to our higher spiritual potential and power in life.

(26) Ahir Budhnya desired, "May I find a foundation." One who makes the appropriate offering to Ahir Budhnya, to U-Bhadraa Nakshatra, gains a foundation. U-Bhadraa grants a firm foundation in life, connecting us with the wellsprings of vitality, the serpent who dwells in the middle of the sea.

(27) Pooshaa desired, "May I become the lord of the animals." One who makes the appropriate offering to Pooshaa, to Revatee Nakshatra, becomes the lord of the animals. Revatee gives lordship over domestic cattle, richness of harvest and fertile fields. Those born under this Nakshatra like the good things of life but as are in harmony with nature.

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