This page explores traditional Vedic astrology insights into Jamaica Kincaid'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.
Taurus is your ascendant and is rising at 16º27'9.44" degree.
Taurus is an earth sign represented by the bull and is ruled by the Venus. Being born with Taurus zodiac you are very fond of materialistic comfort. Your personality will be arresting and lovely. In your early days of life many obstacles will come your way which will slow your progress but these past experiences will shape your future. You are a very opportunistic person but that doesn't makes you a selfish one. Most of the time you are very kind, generous and helpful to your loved ones and the people around you. Rich and powerful personalities can easily influence you because of your similar liking and interest in fashion and costly desires. You are fond of music and singing.
Being a Taurus ascendant your physical appearance is generally bottom-lined by a robust physique. You are not very tall but are rather short or of an average height. Your features are sharp and beautiful. You might gain weight by not indulging in much of the physical activities.
You have a very good intuition with sharp memory. Most of the time you tend to be peaceful but if provoked can get furious. Interms of relationships you are bit possessive and desire complete loyalty from your partner. You sometimes become very impulsive when it comes to sexual matters.
You are a very down to earth and practical person. Interms of skill set you are good in communication, writing and singing. You have the talent to earn money from various sources in a variety of ways.
As a Taurus ascendant you generally possess a good health. You are endowed with a strong physique and usually enjoy a healthy life during your childhood. However, as you love eating good food you may gain extra weight if left unmonitored. This can adversely impact your health.
You initially tend to have a very slow progress in your professional life. After doing hardwork you are most likely to be positioned in the government or private sector. But in the meanwhile you have to face challenges and failures.
You are very romantic and passionate. Your sexual life is very intense. You have a happy and blessed married life.
Nakshatra of a person influences his/her personality, strengths, weaknesses, and experiences.
Your Nakshatra is Ashwini - 4.
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.
Female Native
Female have almost similar nature to male but there are some differences she will sweet speech and capable to attract anyone by her sweet words. She will show utmost patience and will respect old tradition she will be pure hearted.
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.
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