This page explores traditional Vedic astrology insights into Graham Russell'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 17º17'38.65" 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 one’s. 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 Ashwini - 3.
Ashwini: The Star of Transport/Horse Head – (Aries 00 00’-13 20’) Ashwini is formed by three stars in the head of the constellation of the Ram (horse).
“Our ancestors fashioned heaven as a dark horse with pearls. They placed darkness in the night and light in the day. Brahaspati (Jupiter) broke the rock and released the rays”. Rig Veda X. 68.11. Ashwini is the first nakshatra of the zodiac having a spread from 0⁰-0′-0″ to 13⁰-20′. The word 'Aswini' means ‘a beautiful stallion' and the is a horse’s head representing a dauntless spirit of adventure and a head-strong nature. The ruling deities are the Ashwin twins who ride in a golden chariot and shower healing energy down to the earth plane. They are the “Physicians of the Gods”. Aswini nakshatra falls in the zodiac sign of Aries, which is ruled by the aggressive and fiery planet Mars. Their shakti is the power to quickly heal and reach what they desire. This is a nakshatra of initiation, healing, revitalization and transformational healing. They are pictured as divine, mystical doctors who ride in a golden chariot, bring their healing energy down to the earth plane. The Ashwini natives have a deva, or godly temperament, and their primary motivation is dharma. The ruling planet is Ketu (South Node of the Moon), which gives a mystical and mysterious bent to their life journey.
The headstrong nature is found within this asterism. You might be childlike, playful, happy and have carefree deposition. You have faith in religion and tendency to sacrifice. You are ambitious and have thirst for leadership, authority and honor. You can be philosophical and social by virtue and conduct. You will have a good communication skill. A dauntless spirit that likes to explore the new lands may be observed. They love of just “horsing around” may also be present.
Male Native
You are very active, always busy in doing something and will spend your time in keeping your house neat and clean.
You may have short to average stature, with robust and athletic body. You possess the power and stamina of horse. Since Aswini kumar is known for their beautiful and charming personality, so you also may have the same.
You are intelligent, and courageous. You bring about happiness and bliss to everyone they touch. You too are very supportive, strong and have strong adventurous spirit. You can also have daring chivalric facet which drives pleasure from pursuits of heroism. You are very accommodating in situations and places.
You are impulsive, aggressive, stubborn and arrogant in nature. Overdone chivalry is apparent with lack of prudence and eagerness to learn from past mistakes. You may not be able concentrate well. Absence of contemplation. You may also have lack of discretion, dissatisfaction, fear of criticism and difficulties with sexuality if afflicted planets are present.
Psychologists, therapists, physicians and mystical healers. Military personnel, police, criminal courts, drug dealers, alchemists. Merchants, salespeople, travel agents, transportation fields. Horse trainers, jockeys, athletes. Musicians, metaphysicians and psychics.
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