This page explores traditional Vedic astrology insights into Joseph Allen'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 20º23'23.45" 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 Dhanistha - 1.
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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