This page explores traditional Vedic astrology insights into Carol Woodward'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.
Virgo is your ascendant and is rising at 22º33'10.99" degree.
Virgo is an Earth zodiac sign represented by the goddess of wheat and agriculture and ruled by the planet Mercury. Born under this sign you are a person who doesn't open to everyone very easily. Your true nature is not easily noticed. To your new surroundings and habitats you get easily adjustable. Being inventive you improve upon things. You lack self confidence.You like to give up your ideas and schemes when hyou face difficulties and make up your mind slowly or never.
You are tall, slim and have beautiful expressive eyes with broad forehead. You tend to have thick eyebrows and dark brown shiny hair. You carry yourself with confidence.
You are secretive and never speak openly about your feelings. Emotionally you have an ability to find inner happiness and stay optimistic. You are sometimes dominating and love to use your power or intelligence to get what you want.
You have strong talent for organization and analysis.You are lucky in gaining material comforts.You have strong emotional bond between friends.Career is utmost important for you.
You have eccentric attitude towards hygine and health.You tend to worry about almost everything.You are inherently anxious and stress yourself more often. It could lead to severe anxiety and nervous breakdown.Virgo ascendants are also prone to depression.
You often tend to be more successful in the fields of science, philosophy and management. You can be a successful artist, musician, scientist or manager.
You are blessed with a happy and prosperous married life. You are very lucky in respect of your wives or husband.
Nakshatra of a person influences his/her personality, strengths, weaknesses, and experiences.
Your Nakshatra is Ardra - 3.
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.
Female Native
Ardra female is well behaved and peace minded. She may be extravagant. You are intelligent, helpful to others but clever in finding fault in others. In some female horoscope, possibility of having two mothers or two fathers have been noticed.
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.
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.
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