This page explores traditional Vedic astrology insights into John Massis'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.
Gemini is your ascendant and is rising at 13º40'26.02" degree.
Gemini is one of the twelve zodiac signs which is represented by The Twins and is ruled by the planet Mercury. Born with this you possess an impressive and adaptive personality with strong intellect and good logical reasoning. At personal level you can be cunning and secretive which makes you difficult to understand. In terms of academics you are very dedicated, focused. You are talkative and sometimes this may be annoying to the people around you.
You are tall with long limbed and thin physique. Your facial features are sharp with hazel eyes. Often the complexion may not be fair. You are very energetic with quick reflexes.
Many a times you get easily bored and require constant external stimulation. Instead of going straight forward you prefer to be suspicious towards others. Sometimes you have illusions about your achievements. You are blessed with a good retentive memory. You usually have a liberal point of view and are helpful when it is needed.
You have a wavering mind with strong will power. Despite being gossipy you at the same time are cool and sober which is not a common feature in many of the people.
You are prone to have medical issues related to your hands, fingers or forearms. Your respiratory system is not very strong and is vulnerable to chest and lung congestion. Often you fall sick due to the cold, flu and illnesses such as bronchitis.
You can not remain for a long time at any one post or undertaking. This can give rise to unstable finances. You are honest in intention. You are an eloquent speaker, an actor, writers. You can also be a diplomat or MBA graduates from reputed universities.
Your married life can be disturbed for some time in your life. This can be due to various misunderstandings and fights.
Nakshatra of a person influences his/her personality, strengths, weaknesses, and experiences.
Your Nakshatra is Krittika - 1.
Krittika: The Star of Fire – (Aries 26 40’ to Taurus 10 00’). Krittika is formed by the star cluster of the Pleiades, the seven stars residing in the upper torso of the Bull.
The word Krittika means cutter, divider and symbolizes a flame a razor, an axe or other edged weapon. The primordial flame is the primary symbol of this nakshatra, representing purification by the sacred fire (yagna). Krittika also known as "Star of Fire" and is related to a commander, fighter, foster mother, luster, and glow of power, physical and creative force. The ruling planet is the Sun with Agni, the God of Fire and transformation, as the residing deity. The shakti of this lunar mansion is ‘the power to burn away the negativity to get to the truth”. According to the Atharva Veda, Krittika is the first nakshatra reflecting the stars rising at the spring vernal equinox during the height of the Indus Valley civilization. This is the third nakshatra of the zodiac, spanning 26°-40' in Aries to 10°-00' in Taurus. This is the birth star of Moon. And, interestingly, the Moon is exalted in this nakshatra. So it has a rakshasa, or demon nature, with a primary motivation of kama or desire. The other symbol for this asterism is a razor, reflecting the cutting activity of this nakshatra, which can heal or destroy. The nakshatra represents power to burn (dahana Shakti) or to cut away negativity to get the deepest truths. It can bring divine qualities in human nature through the fires of purification. Krittika is also known as misra (mixed) nakshatra which is generally good for daily activities such as cooking long with personality who likes to bring about radical changes in personal life and society. Since the last ten degrees this nakshatra fall in constellation Taurus, ruled by planet Venus. Gifts in fine arts may be generated through the Venus/Sun influence.
You are kind to the animals. You have faith in god. You have good character and will earn wealth by novel ways. You are humble and have tendency to help others. You are very ambitious and have the ability to achieve your desires. In the first pada, a Sun/Mars dynamic is experienced due to waning Aries influence leading to leadership quality, authority, and power hunger. Beauty, elegance and fashionable dress may attract you.
Male Native
A Krittika Nakshatra male is a highly intelligent male and a smart person. However, your greatest drawback is his lack of patience. You may start your work with great enthusiasm but has a tendency to stop it mid- way and hop into some other venture. This habit of getting distracted can affect your success in the long run.
You can have mole on your right chest. You can be the owner of strong athletic body and good appetite. But you may suffer from issues such as weak eyesight, headache, nech-aches. You are lazy and like to take a short nap.
You are fiery and full of creative energy. You have an innate sense of the importance of his destiny. You are the person with knowledge. You are clever in trade and may honored by the government. You are well educated and you may be famous. You can be a good orator and conversationalist. Krittika represents determined and tenacious will to achieve greatness. They are a fighter for social cause, i.e. the spiritual warriors, but does not attach importance to religion or rites.
You can be of stubborn and aggressive nature. Destructive tendencies and issues with anger with fiery emotions can be observed in you. You can be of combative nature and over-exited at times. Illicit affairs and attractions to other’s mate can also occur in your case. You may easily loss your self-control and freak out.
Spiritual teachers, advisors, heads of state, Modeling, fashion designers, artists, musicians, singers and dancers, Military careers, weapon makers, building contractors, Cooks, potters, Vedic priests and people that use fire
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