This page explores traditional Vedic astrology insights into Alfred Fankhauser's mind, body, and soul, focusing on his Ascendant, and Nakshatra, with interpretations drawn from classic Vedic astrology texts.
Ascendant is considered to be the point of self-awareness and the lens through which an individual views the world.
Gemini is your ascendant and is rising at 17Âș54'12.03" degree.
Gemini is one of the twelve zodiac signs which is represented by The Twins and is ruled by the planet Mercury. Born with this you possess an impressive and adaptive personality with strong intellect and good logical reasoning. At personal level you can be cunning and secretive which makes you difficult to understand. In terms of academics you are very dedicated, focused. You are talkative and sometimes this may be annoying to the people around you.
You are tall with long limbed and thin physique. Your facial features are sharp with hazel eyes. Often the complexion may not be fair. You are very energetic with quick reflexes.
Many a times you get easily bored and require constant external stimulation. Instead of going straight forward you prefer to be suspicious towards others. Sometimes you have illusions about your achievements. You are blessed with a good retentive memory. You usually have a liberal point of view and are helpful when it is needed.
You have a wavering mind with strong will power. Despite being gossipy you at the same time are cool and sober which is not a common feature in many of the people.
You are prone to have medical issues related to your hands, fingers or forearms. Your respiratory system is not very strong and is vulnerable to chest and lung congestion. Often you fall sick due to the cold, flu and illnesses such as bronchitis.
You can not remain for a long time at any one post or undertaking. This can give rise to unstable finances. You are honest in intention. You are an eloquent speaker, an actor, writers. You can also be a diplomat or MBA graduates from reputed universities.
Your married life can be disturbed for some time in your life. This can be due to various misunderstandings and fights.
Nakshatra of a person influences his/her personality, strengths, weaknesses, and experiences.
Your Nakshatra is Ashlesha - 2.
Ashlesha: The Clinging Star â (Cancer 16 40â to 30 00â). The nakshatra Ashlesha is formed by six stars in the constellation of Hydra, the Water Snake.
The word Ashlesha means 'embraced' and the symbol is coiled serpent. The coiled serpent at the base of the spine, reflecting the potent kundalini energy that resides here. This is the ninth mystical nakshatra spanning from 16°-40' to 30°-00' in Karaka house. Ashlesha also means âthe entwinerâ and denotes the challenges of our addictions to sensory attachments. It is a very mental asterism ruled by Mercury and located in the sign of Cancer ruled by Moon. It is the birth star of Ketu. The force of Ashlesha can be understood by its name Naga. The main deities are the Nagas, the Serpent Kings. The lunar mansion is symbolized by coiled snake and its deity is Ahi, the naga serpent or serpent of wisdom. Ashlesha people may have âsnake eyesâ that can penetrate to the depths of understanding and explore the steamy caverns of the soul. The serpent is symbol of divine wisdom, protection, sexuality, protection as well as danger trouble and unexpected attack. It has the power to inflict with poisonous venom (visisasleshana Shakti). They have the power to paralyze its enemy with its hypnotic gaze. The shakti revealed here is the âpower to inflict poisonous venomâ. The Buddha had this nakshatra rising under a benefic full Moon during his blessed birth. The King Cobra protected the Buddha from the storms of life as he performed his tapas (spiritual austerities) under the bodhi tree.
You are very thoughtful, philosophical, penetrating mind. A reclusive, austere, independent and self- reliant attitude is observed. A magnetic sensual, seductive nature can be present. You are cruel, courageous and prone to fits of anger. You are born wanderer. You love music arts and drama. You are a good listener. You have love for inferior class.
Male Native
He will not be grateful to anybody even to those who have given him life. Outwardly he tends to show that he is very sincere and would like to share the tragedy of others but he is not like that. He is very talkative. One of the added advantages is that he can attract people with hypocritical words and he is fit to man various organizations. A positive trait of spellbinding orator, and ability to head many organisations. You can have a bright future in politics. You are fit for even a countryâs leadership as you donât discriminate between rich, poor, good, or bad people.
You are usually medium built, and might have square or round face. You have sparkling eyes and brows. Your appearance is fairly good. Lips and mouth might be a little big. Due to the effect of mercury they have a beautiful body and personality. You may possess rude appearance, having stout body and rude features but inside built up is void. Your disease resistant capacity is limited and tend to put on weight in the middle age.
Ashleshans have a rakshasa temperament with a primary motivation of dharma. Great mystical talents and enlightenment can be experienced if the primordial energy of this lunar asterism is harnessed. You have a quite magnetic personality. You are very intelligent and philosophical. You are courageous and can conquers enemies.
You have a melancholy mind with worries, fear, and mental instability. Although you are very sharp, you may also have hot temper and anger as weakness. You cannot tolerate any type of personal humiliation. Due to Mercury/Moon influence a sensitive nervous system, psychic vulnerability and self-deception may be present. You can be crafty elusive and have tendency to lie. Your act may provoke others. You are lethargic and poor ability.
Writers, teachers, lawyers, Astrologers, psychics and mystics, Snake charmers, zoologists, Stock market, speculative ventures, business skills, Drug dealers, chemists, prostitution and gambling interests, Sex therapists, addiction counselors.
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