This page explores traditional Vedic astrology insights into Al Kooper's mind, body, and soul, focusing on his Ascendant, and Nakshatra, with interpretations drawn from classic Vedic astrology texts.
Index of Kundali Reports
Traditional Vedic Astrology findings providing general insights into an individual's mind, body, and soul.Ascendant Report
Ascendant is considered to be the point of self-awareness and the lens through which an individual views the world.
Taurus is your ascendant and is rising at 0º44'11.23" degree.
About Taurus
Taurus is an earth sign represented by the bull and is ruled by the Venus. Being born with Taurus zodiac you are very fond of materialistic comfort. Your personality will be arresting and lovely. In your early days of life many obstacles will come your way which will slow your progress but these past experiences will shape your future. You are a very opportunistic person but that doesn't makes you a selfish one. Most of the time you are very kind, generous and helpful to your loved ones and the people around you. Rich and powerful personalities can easily influence you because of your similar liking and interest in fashion and costly desires. You are fond of music and singing.
Physical Characteristic
Being a Taurus ascendant your physical appearance is generally bottom-lined by a robust physique. You are not very tall but are rather short or of an average height. Your features are sharp and beautiful. You might gain weight by not indulging in much of the physical activities.
Personality
You have a very good intuition with sharp memory. Most of the time you tend to be peaceful but if provoked can get furious. Interms of relationships you are bit possessive and desire complete loyalty from your partner. You sometimes become very impulsive when it comes to sexual matters.
Unique Characteristic
You are a very down to earth and practical person. Interms of skill set you are good in communication, writing and singing. You have the talent to earn money from various sources in a variety of ways.
Health Condition
As a Taurus ascendant you generally possess a good health. You are endowed with a strong physique and usually enjoy a healthy life during your childhood. However, as you love eating good food you may gain extra weight if left unmonitored. This can adversely impact your health.
Professional Life
You initially tend to have a very slow progress in your professional life. After doing hardwork you are most likely to be positioned in the government or private sector. But in the meanwhile you have to face challenges and failures.
Personal Life
You are very romantic and passionate. Your sexual life is very intense. You have a happy and blessed married life.
Nakshatra Report
Nakshatra of a person influences his/her personality, strengths, weaknesses, and experiences.
Your Nakshatra is Ardra - 3.
About Ardra
Ardra: The Star of Sorrow – (Gemini 06 40’ to 20 00’). The fixed star Betelgeuse in the constellation of Orion, and Sirius, the Dog star are associated with this lunar mansion.
The word Aridra means 'soaked' and the symbol is Storm, rain drops. The primary symbols for Ardra are a human head, representing thinking, and a teardrop, which represents overcoming suering. This is the sixth nakshatra of the zodiac, having a spread from 6°- 40' to 20°-00' in Gemini. The ruling planet is Rahu, the North Node of the Moon, denotes the sharp, fierce activity of this asterism. Rahu is ruling planet and reflects their strong desirous nature. Aridra is ruled by Rudra, the fierce form of Lord Shiva is the deity of this lunar mansion who represents thunder. Aridra also means wet or surcharged with water. When the Sun enters Aridra the earth is said to be starting its menstrual course that is "Ambobachi". Issues with death, pain and suffering are common themes. Ardra also represents the clarity and emotional cleansing that occurs aer the storms of the soul recede. The temperament in manushya and its primary motivation is artha, or wealth. The shakti of Ardra is “the power to make gains in life through greater eort”. Ardra’s power is effort (yatna Shakti). Particularly for making gains in life through greater effort. Its primary motivation is kama or desire. The struggle can bring great rewards but not without persistent determination and a certain degree of luck.
Personality
You are kind hearted. You are frank and talkative. You are social and plead for justice for others. You are brave and passionate. You may oppose parents at time. You are also religious. You have a sacrificing nature. It is an excellent rising nakshatra because it reflects brilliant mental abilities such as of Albert Einstein. It is also called ‘tikshna’ or sharp nakshatra which can produce powerful, bold and brash activities.
Male Native
Ardra male can undertake any work entrusted on him in a responsible manner. In the public meetings you create an atmosphere of humor and keep everybody attracted towards yourself him. You will have an intuitive perception. You are a good psychologist. Your dealings with your friends and relatives will be very cordial. In some cases, it is also noticed that the native is thankless to the persons who have given him help. You don’t have a constant type of behavior.
Physical Characteristics
You are strong person with prominent nose. You like pamper/care for your body and maintain cleanliness. You can also have allergy issues and skin sensitivity.
Strength
You are calm and stable minded. You can behave very coolly during the time of extreme hardship. You are also a responsible person. You are brave and clever. You are intelligent and artistic. You may also work in helping professions, alleviating the suffering of others.
Weakness
The shadow side of this nakshatra is power and lusting after material attainments. This asterism is connected with fierce activity, enthusiasm and an urge for expansion. You may have to face litigations. You can be aggressive and loose temper easily. You sometimes do not speak truth. You may have to suffer due poor health. You can sometimes cause torment or pain to others. A proud egoist and violent may also occur.
Career Interest
Hospice work, pain management and hospital work, Writers, teachers, sales, public relations and social services, Political and humanitarian projects, Engineers, mathematicians and atomic research, Butchers, thieves and drug dealers and chemists.
Famous Personalities (same Nakshatra)
Nicole, OJ Simpson, Albert Einstein, Robert Hand, Hilary Clinton, Ross Perot, Babe Ruth, Marie Antoinette, F D Roosevelt, David Duke, Judith Resnik, Sonia Gandhi, Taylor Swift, Bo Derek, Anasuya Devi, Asha Parekh, Gaby Hoffman, Nirupa Roy, Padmini Ramachandran, Camilla Parker Bowles, Calvin Coolidge, Dr. B R Ambedkar, Jagjit Singh, Osama Bin Laden, George Orwell, Prince William, Sean Penn, John Joseph Caldwell Abott, R K Narayan, Robert Bunsen, Aubrey Drake Graham (Drake), Sathya Sai Baba, Babe Ruth, Humphrey Bogart, Ross Perot, Clarence Thomas