This page explores traditional Vedic astrology insights into Joe Ethridge'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.
Leo is your ascendant and is rising at 3º51'49.79" degree.
Leo is a fire zodiac sign which is represented by the lion. It is ruled by the Sun. Born with this zodiac you are very image conscious and possess huge pride and self-esteem. Respect and dignity are the things you crave for. You are not involved in any such doing that tarnishes your image and honour. You are a bit commanding and little bit egoistic.You are not a people pleaser and love to make your own rules and want the things to work on your way.
Since you have born in Leo Ascendant you may have broad upright body with medium to tall height. Your face is usually oval in shape with yellow tint in your eyes.Your chin is quite noticeable and prominent.
You are self absorbed and often like to put yourself on a throne.You are very calculative.You have emotional nature and profound feelings regarding your beliefs.You have strong psychic potential and are fortunate with inheritance. Solitude an peace of mind is very important for you.
You are very aspiring and ambitious. You may be short-tempered many times but is full of enthusiasm.
You may suffer from health difficulties in your life. Over dedication towards your work schedules tend to overburden you with stress and exhaustion. Hence you are many times prone to nervous breakdown and anxieties.
You tend to do a lot of hard work and it doen't pay you much. This often disappoints you and you become frustrated. You are most likely to be in professions like IT, Doctor or a reputed businessman.
You have a lot of affection for your childrens and is a very good parent. Your married life is very balanced. You are very romantic specially in bedroom.
Nakshatra of a person influences his/her personality, strengths, weaknesses, and experiences.
Your Nakshatra is Dhanistha - 3.
Dhanishtha: The Star of Symphony (Capricorn 23 20’ to Aquarius 06 40’). Dhanishtha is formed by four stars located in the head of Delphinus, the Dolphin.
The word Dhanista means 'steady sound’. This nakshatra is owned by the fiery planet Mars. This nakshatra spans from 23°-20' in Capricorn to 6°-40' in Aquarius. Dhanishtha is formed by four stars located in the head of Delphinus, the Dolphin. Dhanishtha is also called “the star of symphony” with its symbol with its musical drum, indicating a love of music. The drum is Lord Shiva’s musical instrument of time, called mridanga. It is sometimes called “the kingly star” due to the fame and wealth that can occur under the influence of this lunar mansion, but at the same time they might experience difficult marital karma. Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana both had their natal Moons in this nakshatra. The shakti is “the power to give abundance and fame”. Marital difficulties and a fiery temper are observed here due to the rakshasa temperament, the animal totem of a female lion and the ruling planet Mars. The primary motivation of Dhanishtha is dharma. The deities are the Asta- Vasus (eight Vasus), such as Soma (water), Dhara (earth), Anala (fire), Apa (space) and Dhruva (nakshatras). The combined effect of these deities gives them special talents like ability to perform in music, dance, confidence, benevolence, insight with the perception of truth and fame (khyapayitri Shakti). This nakshatra is guided by the planetary forces of Mars and it stands for symphony, prosperity and adaptability. And their fortunes are usually found away from home.
The natives of this nakshatra are very sociable and easily adaptable. Your activities are always centered on the common goal of the collective and society rather than individual interest. You have a very captivating smile and charming personality, which have tremendous influence on people. You will carve out your own comfort zone in whatever situation. You are also very sharp, generous, frank, vivacious and have a sense of purpose in life. You are also very charitable and wise.
Male Native
You are expert in all the works you undertake. You do not like to cause any trouble to others “Manasa, Vacha or Karmana” (by mind, by word or by work). However, it has been seen that you have a religious spirit. You always like to live with your own caliber and effort. You dislike to express your disagreement with others till the last moment. Trouble or delay in marriage is often seen in women with natal moon placed in this nakshatra.
You strong physique and have good ability to resist contagious diseases. Normally, natives have lean body with tall physique. In exceptional cases there are some natives with a stout physique too is observed. You may from arthritis, hypertensions, heart trouble, piles, hemorrhoids and back problems.
The natives of this nakshatra are liberal in thought and unifying. You have a strong and adventurous nature due to ruling planet mars, the spiritual warrior. You also possess pleasant manners, frankness, honesty, easy adaptability and the ability to shine among all the others. You are the extraordinary and talented in the field of art like music, dance etc. You are stable, dependable, hardworking, energetic with good great deal of positivity and optimism.
You are highly susceptible towards influence and can get hooked up to materialistic pursuits. If afflicted, you strive to acquire everything for yourselves and be overambitious, greedy and stingy or covetous of other’s good fortunes. So a tendency toward self-absorption and narcissism may result. You can be ruthless, inconsiderate, heartless and revengeful at times. At times you can be cruel and aggressive.
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