This page explores traditional Vedic astrology insights into Michael Ritchie'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 18º54'3.77" 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 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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