NAKSHATRA 4 OF 27 · VRISHABHA RASHI
Rohini Nakshatra
The fourth star of the zodiac. The Star of Ascent: growth, beauty and abundance.
RULING PLANET
Moon
PRESIDING DEITY
Brahma
SYMBOL
Chariot / Ox Cart
ZODIAC SPAN
10°00′ – 23°20′ Taurus
ABOUT ROHINI
Rohini is the fourth of the 27 Nakshatras and is called the Star of Ascent. It falls entirely in Taurus (Vrishabha), from 10°00′ to 23°20′. Its ruling planet is the Moon (Chandra) and its presiding deity is Brahma, the creator. Its symbol is the chariot or ox cart, and its bright star is Aldebaran, the red eye of the Bull. Rohini is also known as Suravi, the celestial cow. The Moon is exalted in Taurus, which makes Rohini one of the Moon’s most favoured stars.
Rohini is the birth star of Lord Krishna, and it is said to make its natives wealthy. Its power is Rohana Shakti, the power of growth and creation, which brings creative development at every level and bestows fertility.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Those with the Moon in Rohini are soft spoken, gentle, generous, witty and intelligent, and they carry an air of poise and calm. They love to learn and keep seeking knowledge all through life. They are persuasive and can motivate others to work hard and reach their goals.
They enjoy luxury, art, music and the finer things in life, and have a strong appreciation of beauty, dress, décor and the fine arts. They are creative, imaginative and talented.
Rohini gives intelligence, eloquence, enthusiasm, good learning, influence over others and public honours, and its natives make good speakers and orators. It is a balanced nakshatra, so they are methodical in their actions, usually busy with productive work, and understand that balance is the key to reaching their goals.
Varahamihira describes the natives of Rohini as honest, pure, good looking, steady minded and pleasant in speech.
STRENGTHS
Those with the Moon in Rohini have a good character. They accept the truth and discard what is false, they seldom fly into a rage, and they are sincere and loyal, carrying out their responsibilities with perseverance.
Traditional texts praise Rohini as an especially fortunate star for women, who are described as beautiful, cheerful and deeply attached to their family, and devoted to their parents and spouse.
CHALLENGES
On the negative side, Rohini natives can be stubborn and short tempered, and they can be critical of people who do not meet their standards.
They are materialistic by nature and can become too attached to comfort and luxury.
CAREER
Agriculture and farming; all kinds of work in growing, handling and processing food; food production, distribution and packaging; jewellers and gemstone dealers; beauticians and the fashion and cosmetic industry; leisure and entertainment; musicians and artists; herbalists and botanists; sex therapists; transport, shipping, tourism and the automobile industry; financiers and bankers; the textile industry; interior decorators; and all professions connected with liquids and aquatic products.
HEALTH
Those with the Moon in Rohini may be prone to problems related to the blood, such as blood sugar imbalance, urinary disorders, tuberculosis, jaundice, respiratory problems, paralysis and throat trouble.
REMEDY FOR ROHINI NATIVES
Natives of Rohini should show respect to cows and to the many forms of nature, which brings positive energy. Feeding cows fresh greens is a simple way to do this. Lord Krishna, whose birth star is Rohini, is also a natural deity to pray to.
Chant the root mantras “Om Rm” and “Om Lrm” 108 times when the Moon transits Rohini. This is believed to ease afflictions.
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