Ashwini Nakshatra, The First Nakshatra

Ashwini, first nakshatra in the series of nakshatras indicates the new beginning which emanates from its Lord Ketu, the storehouse of ones Karmik accounts. Ketu has the power of rejuvenation and regeneration. Jesus, the Christian God, got resurrected after three days of his crucifixion. The principal deity of this nakshatra Lord Ganesha whose head was severed by Lord Shiva was brought back to life by replacing his head with head of a baby elephant. So, this nakshatra represents power to bring back to life even from death, but you will find someone else will have to be sacrificed like the baby elephant for lord Ganesha. So, those born in this Nakshatra may need a sacrifice at the time of their birth and that sacrifice may be of someone in their family. In Hinduism, one need to do Gandant Puja for those born in this nakshatra for the good health and prosperity of the child and his family.Energies of Mars and Ketu manifest in this nakshatra. Mars being the ruler of Aries Sign is the reason behind initiative, strength, energy and vitality of this nakshatra. It represent determination, endurance, valor, freedom, travel, beauty, majesty, strong sexual urge, free spirit and self-centric nature. However too much Martian energy if not controlled can create energy explosions.Sun the ruler of the Solar system gets maximum exaltation in this nakshatra at 10 degree.So Let us Know More about Ashwini Nakshatra