This page explores traditional Vedic astrology insights into Gerald Craffey'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.
Cancer is your ascendant and is rising at 8Āŗ6'23.14" degree.
Cancer is one of the most emotional and kind zodiac sign in the list. It is represented by the Crab and is ruled by the Moon. Born with this sign you are a person who is full of feelings and emotions . Your family and home will always be the apple of your eye. They would mean the world to you. You will possess the warmth and caring nature of the crab. You will be empathetic and extremely helpful to the needy oneās. To the people around you may appear very calm and composed many times on the outside but on the counterpart you may be highly disturbed and strung inside.
Physically you are either short or tall. Generally your features are not that sharp rather they are cylindrical, round or chubby. Often there is a luminous glow on your face which makes you attractive. You tend to gain weight as you move towards old age.
As a water sign Cancer is ruled by the Moon. You are extremely sensitive and are very emotional being. You undergo a lot of mood swings and change your emotions frequently . You often tend to be cautious and introverted. You do not have that good mental capability. You have this trait of adaptability and the ability to change in different times depending upon the various situations.
You have a natural interest in occult , antique and legendary things. You tend to keep jolly atmosphere around you. Despite of this fun loving persona,you enjoy and take your work seriously. You have very good organisation skills.
You are extremely lucky in health matters.You enjoy outdoor activities and exercise.Over thinking and hyper sensitivity create a lot of unwanted problems in your life.You are prone to anxiety, depression and stress which could adversely affect your metabolism.You are prone to ailments related to indigestion such as gastric or stomach related illnesses.
As a cancer born you are very creative and have an inclination towards art, history, sculpture etc. You can be a film star, doctor, engineer, executives and can even hold respectable positions in government sectors.
You are very romantic and passionate in love making. Your married life is very happy unless you make wrong decisions.
Nakshatra of a person influences his/her personality, strengths, weaknesses, and experiences.
Your Nakshatra is Purva Bhadrapada - 1.
Purva Bhadrapada: The Burning Pair (Aquarius 20 00ā to Pisces 03 20ā). Purva Bhadrapada is associated with two stars, Markab and Scheat, located in the body of Pegasus, the Winged Horse.
The word poorvabhadrapada means āblessed stepsā. It means the previous lucky feet or the feet of a stool or bench. This nakshatra spans from 20Ā°-0' in Aquarius to 3Ā°-20' in Pisces. The symbols for this unique nakshatra are a sword, the first two legs of a funeral cot, and a two faced man. The sword represents the ability to cut through negativity to get to the truth. The two faced man indicates the ability to see both sides of an issue. The deity is Aja Ekapada, a one-footed goat that is the vehicle for the fiery god, Agni. In addition, it can be also associated with the deity of this nakshatra who is one footed or with unicorn which is related to Rudra (fierce form of shiva), the god of storms. Poorvabhadrapadha raises up our spiritual aspiration in life and takes us out of the domain of selfish behavior. The shakti is āthe power to raise a spiritual person up in lifeā. This nakshatra is ruled by the benefic Jupiter, which reflects the high idealism of this asterism. Martin Luther King had his natal Moon in this lunar mansion. These natives are often successful in the business world due to their manushya, or human temperament, with a primary motivation toward artha (materialistic Interests), or prosperity. Natives are very eccentric indicating real strong Rahu energy and mystical powers. Aja Ekapada is also worship as form of Mahadev and a vehicle of Agni Dev, the god of fire. One has the energy to go to top of spiritual energy (yajamana vdyamana shakti). Purva Bhadrapada Together with its pair Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra manifests a fiery Temperament and very active personality. This nakshatra is symbolized by Male Lion (King of all Animals and Jungle). One achieves universal view through inner purification. Planetary ruler of this nakshatra is Jupiter, similarly, it shows a connection with priest, and intellectual community. Highly independent and self-reliant personality is the outcome who possess deepest philosophical wisdom with originality in their thoughts. They like challenge restricted norms and society rules.
People who belong to this nakshatra are believed to be honest, sincere, and genuine. Most of the time you are very helpful and sociable. You love to work on the universal projects inclined towards society. You also possess a futuristic vision. You like to travel to become more free-spirited. You are idealistic and like simple lifestyle. You have pleasant behavior and cordial manners. You are also strong and confident and have the skills to deal with all kinds of mental and physical hardships. You have a strong spiritual inclination.
Male Native
The male natives of this nakshatra is of medium size with broad cheeks and fleshy lips. You are generally a peace loving person but occasional blasting has also been noticed. You are highly principled and sticks to his values at all times. You are an independent person, both socially and economically and is also very polite and cordial while dealing with others. You can have complications in family life but will sail through it through your commitment and dedication.
You are charming and beautiful. You can be born with a medium sized body along with slightly lifted ankle of the feet, broad cheeks, and beautifully formed lips.
This nakshatra people are passionate, opinionated and impetuous. You have a great communicating skills and business mind. You are sincere, determined, disciplined, and hard-working. You are also very practical and rationale. You are very active and fiery personality and have the ability to complete the tasks on time. You are sincere, dutiful, enduring and strong.
The dark side of Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra is getting angry, impulsive, anxious. While communicating sometimes you tend to use harsh words which can hurt someone. At times you are dominating and can also use force upon others to go according to their ideas principles and philosophies. You may go through fear, nervousness, and worries when experience stressful life circumstances. Pain, suffering, injuries from accidents and attacks can be experienced by the natives.
Administrative planners, business skills, Research skills, statisticians, Priests, ascetics, utopian visionaries, Astrologers, occultists, tantrics, black magicians, Hospice work, geriatrics, nursing.
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