This page explores traditional Vedic astrology insights into Bob Shafran'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.
Aries is your ascendant and is rising at 13º21'8.44" degree.
Born in the fire zodiac sign you possess a magnetic personality with attractive face and good features. You are a curious person with lots of energy and enthusiasm and hence will be self-centered towards your goal. You are not someone who likes to be caged and will love to be a free bird. Sometimes you are bit impulsive and loose your cool specially when someone is dishonest to you.You are willful and headstrong. You love to be straight forward instead of being the people pleaser. You are a caring and loving person with extreme honesty.
You possess an athletic body . You are tall and slim with strong limbs. You love indulging in various physical pursuits. You are very appealing and sexy. You have a bushy eyebrow with thick hairs on head. You are likely to have a scar on your face.The color of the eyes is most probably greyish brown.
As an Aries born you are headstrong. You are very emotional when it is about your family specially your mother. You are a person with strong determination and will power. You are success oriented with lots of mental stamina. You become little aggressive sometimes.
You possess strong leadership qualities in you. You are extremely creative with your ideas. You are extrovert.
Despite of having strong and athletic physique you may face accidents, surgeries,burns,high fever, pimples, insomnia and in severe cases paralysis in your life. Hence you should avoid rash driving and should take necessary precautions while doing adventurous sports. The head and face is likely to get injured.
You are most likely to hold a position in administrative civil services, military, state government or corporate office, sportsmen or businessman.
You are a very caretaking individual. Your married life most certainly is happy and blessed.
Nakshatra of a person influences his/her personality, strengths, weaknesses, and experiences.
Your Nakshatra is Ardra - 4.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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