This page explores traditional Vedic astrology insights into Michael Shermer'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.
Virgo is your ascendant and is rising at 3Âș43'57.16" degree.
Virgo is an Earth zodiac sign represented by the goddess of wheat and agriculture and ruled by the planet Mercury. Born under this sign you are a person who doesn't open to everyone very easily. Your true nature is not easily noticed. To your new surroundings and habitats you get easily adjustable. Being inventive you improve upon things. You lack self confidence.You like to give up your ideas and schemes when hyou face difficulties and make up your mind slowly or never.
You are tall, slim and have beautiful expressive eyes with broad forehead. You tend to have thick eyebrows and dark brown shiny hair. You carry yourself with confidence.
You are secretive and never speak openly about your feelings. Emotionally you have an ability to find inner happiness and stay optimistic. You are sometimes dominating and love to use your power or intelligence to get what you want.
You have strong talent for organization and analysis.You are lucky in gaining material comforts.You have strong emotional bond between friends.Career is utmost important for you.
You have eccentric attitude towards hygine and health.You tend to worry about almost everything.You are inherently anxious and stress yourself more often. It could lead to severe anxiety and nervous breakdown.Virgo ascendants are also prone to depression.
You often tend to be more successful in the fields of science, philosophy and management. You can be a successful artist, musician, scientist or manager.
You are blessed with a happy and prosperous married life. You are very lucky in respect of your wives or husband.
Nakshatra of a person influences his/her personality, strengths, weaknesses, and experiences.
Your Nakshatra is Uttara Shadha - 1.
Uttara Ashadha: The Universal Star (Sagittarius 26 40â to Capricorn 10 00â). Uttara Ashadha is formed by two stars in the breast of the Archer.
Uttara Ashadha translates as âlater victoryâ. This nakshatra spans from 26°-40' in Sagittarius to 10°-00' in Capricorn. It is also known as the "Universal Starâ. The symbols are an elephantâs tusk. The elephant tusk is associated with Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Another symbol is planks of a bed signifying security, rest, and peace. The main deities are the ten Vishvadevas, such as Vasu (goodness), Satya (truth), Kratru (will power), Kama (desire) and Kala (time) etc. Their power is to grant an unchallengeable victory (apradhrisya Shakti). It represents the completely integrated manifestation of god-like power. Uttara Ashadha brings us to the summit of our power, support and recognition, not so much through our personal efforts) like in Jyeshtha) but with appropriate alliances and support of divine power. So the natives are very idealistic This nakshatra is ruled by the powerful Sun. Uttarashadha is introspective and penetrative and is concerned with intensiveness, the results of the latter being more permanent than the former. Uttarashadha is the second part of the Nakshatra Sagittarius. The shakti is âthe power for unchallengeable victoryâ. These natives have the humanitarian vision to see all races as equal. Abraham Lincolnâs Moon resided in this lunar mansion. This asterism has a manushya, or human temperament with a primary motivation toward moksha, or spiritual liberation. The animal symbol is a male mongoose, which has no female counterpart, reflecting the independence and, sometimes, loneliness associated with this nakshatra. Uttara Ashadha is formed by two stars in the breast of the Archer.
The natives of this nakshatra are usually very modest and soft-spoken. You are very friendly and innocent. You will always think well about others and try to be as helpful as possible. You are very sincere and responsible and will take all your tasks very seriously. You are very honest and dedicated with all your dealings in life. You are usually reserved and do not easily open up to people. You are also charitable. You donât like hypocrisy and showing off. You are very simple and quite straightforward in your dealings. You remain calm and composed under most of the circumstances and prefer taking people's advice before making any decisions to prevent from error.
Male Native
You will be refined, soft spoken, pure hearted and an innocent looking countenance. In case he happens to occupy a very high position in the society, he will not like to express pomp and show and will dress like a simple-ton. You treat everyone equally irrespective of your economic or social status. You give respect to all and particularly women folk. You will enjoy a very happy and blessed married life with the best wife ever.
You may have a well-proportioned body with broad head, long nose and bright eyes. You will certainly have charming and graceful appearance with broad head, long nose, bright eyes. Along with great physical looks they also have a magnetic personality which adds great value to their overall charisma. You may have mole on the face. You may suffer from stomach problems, skin irritations, bone problems, arthritis and issues related to their hips and thighs.
Some of the positive qualities of this nakshatra are being humble and respectful. You are intelligent, knowledgeable and wise. You are charming and gracious and conduct yourselves with great elegance. You are also very modest and polite and will not keep any grudges against anyone. You have good character and you respect law and order. You are a good conversationalist, clever and broad minded. A strong leadership skills and good command over power and position in society. People born under the favorable influences of this nakshatra will earn good name and fame in society and will eventually reach a respectable position in society. You will also have good fortune when it comes to the partner.
You also have certain negative qualities, the most important of which includes lack of motivation and constant need for appreciation and approval. Sometimes you become too soft on people who do not deserve them, and thus, people tend to take advantage of you. Sometimes you may be arrogant and cruel. At times you lose your temper, but this will not last long. They may start a new project and fail to complete them when it is afflicted. Sometimes difficulty in early marriage or incompatibility may be faced.
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