Name , Nature and effects of Nakshatra – 3
Uttarabhadrapada Nakshatra : Dasha ruler : Saturn : Symbol : the back part of a funeral cot Deity : Ahirbudhnya (the “serpent of the deep”) ,Rulership : Brahmanas, those that are engaged in sacrifices, charity and penance, very wealthy persons, recluses, heretics, monarchs and valuable corn.Moon in Uttarabhadrapada : the person is an eloquent speaker, happy, blessed with a lot of offspring, victorious over enemies, and religious. Attributes : Spread from 3’20” up to 16’40” in Meena. Lord is Guru. The Star is adorned with a serpent-like symbol. It looks like rice, its properties and attributes are like those of Ardra, some attributes of Purvabhadrapada also are found. Purvabhadrapada shows signs of contrition and atonement while Uttarbhadrapada shows restrain. From these are to be calculated long distance journeys, renunciation of worldly possessions and mendicancy etc. On the other hand knowledge, learning, good counsel, personality – these also come within the purview of this star.
Revati Nakshatra : Dasha ruler : Mercury : Symbol : a drum used to mark time
Deity : Pushan (a deity responsible for nurturing and safe travel)Rulership : aquatic products, fruits and flowers, salt, gems, conch shell, pearls, lotuses, perfumes, flowers, traders and sailors (or helmsmen).Moon in Revati : the person has well developed limbs, looks lovely and graceful, is a hero, pure and wealthy. Attributes : Spread from 16’40” up to 30’00” degree in Meena Rashi. Lord is Guru. Pushan is the keeper of Cows of the Gods; this causes Cow keeping and animal husbandry, protection and nourishing of dependants, foster-father etc. Pusha means the cherishing of protected people, nourishment, excellence, increase etc., material enjoyment, wealth, prosperity, superfluity, being fat – these are the attributes of Revati.
Abhijit Nakshatra : This nakshatra is created by Astrologers. Abhijit Nakshatra period is 15 ghati from uttarashada and 4 ghati from sharwan nakshatra so that Abhijit nakshatra period is only 19 ghati .