Ashwini

"Born of a Horse" or "Horsewoman"

Ashwini, the beginning of everything, especially Ketu's energies, is represented in the celestial firmament by two bright Stars in the constellation of Aries. The ancient vedic seers saw the constellation of Aries as forming a horse's head. "Ashvini" can be translated into either "Born of a Female Horse" or the "Horse-Woman". Its alternative name is Asvayuj, which translates into "she who yokes horses".

Each star we see in the night sky is a burning hot sun, much like our own Sun. In astronomy, the twin signs that make up the nakshatra of Ashwini are called Alpha Arietis and Beta Arietis. Indeed, the ruling deities for Ashwini star in Vedic Astrology are the divine twin physicians – the Ashwini Kumaras. While people born under Ashwini may traditionally take up a career in medicine, they also innately carry a healing energy and their ability to heal others through prayer is greatly enhanced.

The Ashwini Kumaras have a youthful appearance and bestow this ageless presence along with a charming innocence to those born under Ashwini. The symbol for this star is a horse’s head, which signifies power, dignity and swiftness. As the first star in the cycle of the nakshatras, Ashwini carries the energy of beginnings. Those born under Ashwini hold the ability to initiate or pioneer ideas and activities.

They must be cautious as not to begin something they cannot finish. Ashwini is known as the quickest of all nakshatras and behaves in a direct and to-the-point manner. Just like an untamed horse, they can be confident and independent but do not like to be told what to do. Ashwini gives focus to self-improvement and wants to feel unique among its peers. This is a spontaneous star with active intelligence and sincerity.

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