This page explores traditional Vedic astrology insights into Norman Shumway'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 15Âș34'11.4" 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 oneâs. 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 Jyestha - 1.
Jyeshtha: The Chief or Elder Star (Scorpio 16 40â to 30 00â). Jyeshtha is reflected through the fixed star Antares, which is located in the heart of the Scorpion.
The word Jyeshtha means 'Foremost'. Jyeshta means the eldest one, the senior most, the chief one, more excellent than, preferred one or someone or something supreme glorious. This is the 18th nakshatra of the zodiac, spanning form 16°-20' to 30°-00' in the sign of Scorpio. The symbols for Jyeshtha are an earring and an umbrella. The earring is a symbol of Vishnuâs discus, and the umbrella symbolizes protection and status. Jyeshtha also translates as the âeldestâ or âseniormostâ. It is related to the eldest sister Alakshmi, who is in the opposition constellation to Rohini, her beautiful sister located in Taurus. Issues with jealously and betrayal can be experienced here. The chief deity is Indra, the King of the Gods and protector of heroes. He is the spiritual warrior and âdragon slayerâ. Jyeshtha has a rakshasa nature with artha as the primary motivation. The shakti of this asterism is âthe power to rise, conquer, and gain courage in battleâ. The ruling planet, Mercury, reflects the troubled, yet creative genius of this lunar mansion. Albert Einstein, Friedrich Nietzsche, Howard Hughes and Vincent Van Gogh all had their natal Moons in this nakshatra. It is the nakshatra of the creative eccentric. They have sharp Mars-like nature. Some of the common characteristics of this nakshatra are material richness, splendor and achievement which are a result of the influence of its ruling deity Indra. They are also very traditional, kind and philanthropic with a big and generous heart. They are very helpful and resourceful and people always benefit from their company. The natives of this nakshatra want to create a very good image about themselves in front of others. Once they have created an image they will do everything possible to live upto it. They command respect from people around them and are very confident and determined.
The natives of this nakshatra are considered to be emotionally and intellectually alert and are always guided by the pursuit of materialistic accomplishments. You are very soft and gentle-hearted with a lot of love and care for the needy. You have a very caring and affectionate nature. You always have a soft corner for the underprivileged and go an extra mile to help them. You are ambitious and put enough hard work to ensure that you make your dreams come true. At times you can be rash and impulsive, and it is also not your cup of tea to listen to the advice of others. You stress a lot on values, principles, and behavior characteristics and try your best to guide your actions based on them.
Male Native
The male natives of this nakshatra have quite a lot of physical stamina and attractive countenance. You have a very clear mind and is usually quite sober, but you hardly show off his positive side, thus people rarely know about it. You are not very good at keeping secrets. You may have temper issues which makes it difficult for others to deal with. In a fit of rage, you forget it all and do things that are usually not suitable for your personality. You neither expect anything from anyone nor feels obliged to be of help to anyone. You have a soft corner for the poor and the needy and takes good care of them. You like to keep a separate identity and existence.
Natives would possess a strong personality who carries great physique and tough stamina that make them look attractive in your own respect. You may have mole on the right side. You have a deep penetrative glaze which is easily noticeable and distinguishable. You have different facets of personality in them. It may be noticed that most of the persons born in this Nakshatra have defective teeth, either the teeth will have gap between them or bulged out. If these two defects are not there, then the color of teeth will be different.
You are full of luster and splendor, achievements fame and greatness You are an excellent conversationalist and have ability to organize people. You are hard-working and result oriented. You never deviate from your goals and will not let any distractions come in between. You are generous, responsible and independent. You have a high degree of self-reliance and self-discipline and are ever ready to shoulder any responsibility entrusted with. You are also very emotional and sensitive, which makes them good lovers. You have an inherent quality in them to achieve name and fame.
You are hot-headed and like dominating people with your authority. This makes you a sort of dictator. You can also be excessively obstinate, materialistic, and uncompromising. You are very rigid, and once You make a decision, which will hardly change it or listen to others. You are protective but at times tend to lose it to possessiveness, which totally negates the idea of being caring and protective. Some of your negative qualities also includes your uncontrollable anger and egotism.
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