Rohini Nakshatra
Star of Ascent - The Creator
Sacred Mantra
Telugu
ప్రజాపతే రోహిణి ఆపః పరస్తాత్ ఓషధయో అవస్తాత్
Prajapate: Brahma
Rohini: Goes up in life
Aapah: Water and emotional
Oshadayo: Taking medicines
Meaning
"Prajapati's Rohini, waters above, herbs below"
Introduction to Rohini Nakshatra
Basic Information
- Nakshatra Deity: Prajapati (Brahma, Daksha Prajapati)
- Symbols: Chariot, Cart pulled by 2-oxen, Temple, Male Serpent, Banyan Tree
- Kind: Dhruva / Sthira
- Facing: Urdhva Mukha (facing upwards)
- Nick Name: Star of Ascent
- No of Stars: 5 (children)
Spiritual Attributes
- Foundation Above: The plants
- Foundation Below: The Waters
- Desire: To attract a lover and unite with him
- Shakti: Rohana Shakti, power to create and grow
- Final Desire: Keep expanding or growing
Brahma / Kasyapa / Daksha Story
Brahma's manasaputras – Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanat Kumara denied Brahma's proposal to get married and beget children. They remained bachelors and observed penance.
Brahma then created Saraswati and started procreating with her. Slowly he became real Brahma. He went step-by-step in production of all species.
Brahma is not perfect. He kept experimenting, handled failures and became successful.
Daksha did not obey Shiva (equal to his parent). Brahma lost one head, Daksha lost his head.
Rohini Love and Cursed Moon
Brahma's Creation
- Brahma got attracted to Saraswati. His own creation.
- Sati Devi turned against Daksha.
- The species Brahma created followed the path of Brahma in creation.
- Kasyapa was the creator of all species.
Moon's Curse
- Rohini was obedient wife of Moon.
- Rohini, the youngest was dutiful towards Moon, unlike Jyestha who is the eldest of all sisters.
- However, Moon was cursed by Daksha Prajapati – since he was showing more love to Rohini.
Personality Traits
General Characteristics
- Highly resourceful, Prajapati is a King
- There will be many followers, meaning these people are leaders in doing something
- First child may not obey the native
- Accidents are common
- These are highly creative
- May not give enough respect to elders like parents
Life Patterns & Success
- Very happy marriage
- Slowly they will go up in life
- Will receive punishment for wrong deeds committed
- Failures are part of life. They will not give up
- Generally retrograde planets in Rohini can spoil good dhana yogas also
- Unless yogakarakas, Saturn and Mars are also not very welcome
- Can be self-destructive to start something even more challenging. Because some species go extinct or change their size and shape – evolve as new species
Symbols and Meanings
Chariot
Vehicle on which Kings travel for racing and warfare. So, chariot is a kingly vehicle indicating luxury of having a driver.
War may bring in losses and wins. But chariot will be always ready for the next warfare.
Male Serpent
Vasuki and Adisesha both are male serpents in Hindu mythology.
Adisesha is called Ananta – meaning endless and ever expanding like the Rohini star. It also shows support, protection and submissive nature of Adisesha to Vishnu (his boss).
Vasuki was useful during the churning of the celestial ocean (Ksheera Sagara Mathanam).
Male cobras escape and avoid fights – especially when guarding the eggs – while female serpents are very aggressive.
Special Degrees and Positions
Yoga Tara
19 degrees - The most auspicious degree in Rohini Nakshatra
Other Special Degrees
- 10-20: MT for Moon
- 12: MB for Moon
- 13: MB for Rahu
- 14: MB for Mercury
- 15: MB for Venus
- 18: MB for Ketu
MT: Moola Trikona | MB: Mrityu Bhaga
Rohini in Different Houses
Effects of Rohini Nakshatra when placed in different houses
First House
Creative. May not respect elders. May meet with accidents. Slowly will go up in life. Regular accidents. Popular due to the money earned but not because of their talent.
Second House
Many not respect elders or will have brash talk. Will have a good and large family. Will care for everyone in the family.
Third House
Highly creative brain. May have higher sexual drive.
Fourth House
4th house – properties will increase gradually in the life.
Fifth House
First child may not obey the native. Sati Devi did not obey Daksha, Sanaka-Sanandana etc did not obey Brahma.
Sixth House
Sometimes, Boss may turn unhappy at office. However, being a upachaya and artha trikona, if properly used, native can improve on his daily routine and excel well. May increase debts, diseases – look for afflictions and other combinations. Siva was one of the boss of Brahma / Daksha. Siva once was angry on both them for their deeds and severed their heads.
Seventh House
Usually a very happy marriage. However, look for other combinations as well. However, there is a Master-slave arrangement between wife and husband. Brahma and Saraswati are a happy couple. Saraswati obeys Brahma like a Master. Rohini is the dearest wife of Chandra – She obeys him very well. Brahma got married late in life. Generally Brahma is depicted old (Vishnu is depicted younger, although Vishnu is father of Brahma). Getting married late can be good / trait in this.
Eighth House
Excellent knowledge on shastras / occult sciences. Inheritance (sometimes unexpected) will reach the native.
Ninth House
Boss may punish the native temporarily but will again elevate him even higher. Fortune of the native will keep increasing constantly.
Tenth House
Excellent job and job prospects. Native will progress in job gradually with time. Popular due to the money earned. But not due to native's talent.
Eleventh House
Native's elders are progressing gradually. The salary / income of the native will increase gradually.
Twelfth House
When favorably placed, can increase income from foreign sources, trips to abroad etc. When unfavorable, can increase hospital visits and expenses.