This page explores traditional Vedic astrology insights into Robin Pogrebin'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.
Libra is your ascendant and is rising at 13º2'8.87" degree.
Libra is an air sign which is represented by the scales (only inanimate object of the zodiac list) that signifies Libra’s fixation on balance and harmony. It is ruled by the planet Venus. Born under this sign you are a very balanced person with calm temperament. You are mentally stable and have the ability to deliver the impartial judgement. Your dressing sense is very good. The thirst for curiosity thrives in you. You are a good observer and focus on minute details of your surroundings. You possess a learning attitude and often move forward in your life by learning from your mistakes. You desire a life full of luxury and comfort.
You have tall or in some cases middle stature body with well proportioned limbs. It is most likely of you having handsome features with fine expressive eyes and glowing skin. You have most certanily good looking face with fair complexion and sweet dimples.
Often you are not a good listener and tend to follow your own routes that sometimes obstructs your growth. You tend to invoke enemity through your lack of tact in communication. You have a talent of deceiving people very easily.
You are a very motivated person with lots of focus and determination. You tend to be extremely diplomatic when it comes to communication. You are very creative with your ideas and their presentation with great interest in occult.
You usually have a sensitive skin and hence can develop severe rash or irritation from the slightest exposure to dirt or irritating weather. The other causes for this can be inadequate sleep, oily food or in some cases excessive alcohol intake.
You are most likely to hold a position as a leader, judge or businessman. You can also become a great leader and could even sacrifice your life for the cause.
You most certainly may have problem or delay in having childrens. But once You do they will be very supportive to you specially in your old age. You surely have a peaceful married life.
Nakshatra of a person influences his/her personality, strengths, weaknesses, and experiences.
Your Nakshatra is Mula - 1.
Mula: The Foundation Star/ Crouching Lion (Sagittarius 00 00’ to 13 20’). Mula is formed by a group of stars around the tail of the Scorpion.
Mula translates as the “root” or original star, which is symbolized as a tied bunch of roots. It is located around the galactic center of our universe. The ruling planetary deity is Ketu, the South Node of the Moon. which reflects the mystical nature of this asterism. The primary deity is Nirritti, the Goddess of Destruction. She lives in the Kingdom of the Dead and is associated with the powerful goddess, Kali. The shakti revealed here is “the power to ruin, destroy, and to break things apart”. The 9/11 tragedy occurred when Mars and Ketu were conjoined near the point of the galactic center in the middle of this intense nakshatra. Mula is a ‘tikshna’ (sharp or dreadful) nakshatra which can be related to an inclination towards black magic, casting spells and punishments. Mula symbol is male dog and their nature is demonic. They may have rakshasa temperament with a primary motivation of kama. Mula connotes the ideas of foundation, commencement, from the very bottom, the chief or principal city or the capital. Mula inflicts pain, but this pain is intended to set person on the right track towards gods-realization. It leads the person to seek divine help. Mula natives have to control passion, for them pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.
You gain the wisdom and knowledge through your hard work. You can also possess may possess a deep philosophical nature and an inquisitive mind that enjoys exploring the roots of any subject. You will be educated to a high level, loved by all, like to sleep much. You are slow and steady in your affairs. You are easy going and have relaxed mood. You are passionate and clever. You live a carefree life without worrying much of the future. They live in the present rather than in the past or future. You have strong faith in yourselves and what you do, which makes it possible to succeed in life and everything you do.
Female Native
You may have medium complexion -neither black nor white or swarthy in hot countries and reddish color in cold countries. Your principal teeth may not be close with great distance, which is a wealthy sign. You are a sweet-natured person with a peace-loving attitude. You are also highly principled and disciplined. However, obstinacy cannot be ruled out from your nature. Even on small matters you will be very much adamant. Since, you lack knack of dealing you quite often land into problems. But, since you are a fighter and will survive most of the adversaries in her life. You may face adversity in marital life.
You are endowed with good body besides being bestowed with good limbs and bright eyes. You have ability to handle weapons and tools. Natives of this nakshatra carry immense charm in their persona. You may suffer from some stomach disorders, sciatic nerve troubles, mental vacillation, hip and thigh problem.
You are sincere, committed, independent, intelligent and innovative. You will be financially successful and lead a materially comfortable life. You are hard worker so are able to be educated to a high level. You are powerful, bold and brash activities can occur under its influence. You are also very positive-minded and always remain focused on your goals. You like to achieve perfection in acts and deeds. You also like to be independent. You are cordially associated with relatives.
Moola does not indicate fortune or luck. Mula is often assoiciated with butchers, violence and cruelity. You may be arrogant, egoistic and sometimes do not speak truth. You also tend to be selfish, slow and steady in their affairs and not so active. At times you tend to get into things without proper knowledge and verification of it and thus get into trouble. However, you do easily come out of trouble owing to your positive attitude, but you need to exercise caution. You frequently change your jobs due to your fickle-minded attitude.
Public speaking, writing, Philosophers, spiritual teachers, ministers, Lawyers, politicians, Business people, sales, Doctors, healers and pharmacists.
Howard Hughes, Jimmy Swaggart, Al Gore, Dalai Lama, Sri Aurobindo, Emma Watson, Martha Stewart, Amy J Winehouse, Anthony Hopkins, Bharat Bushan, Charles Bronson, Justin Timberlake, Martin Van Buren, Mahipal Singh or Bhandari, Yuri Gagarin, Aurobindo Ghosh, Ayatollah Sayyid Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini, Billy Graham Evengalist, C V Raman, Jacques Chirac, Dwayne Johnson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Al Gore, Mark David Chapman, Seal Henry Samuel, Howard Hughes, Steven Spielberg, Arthur Clarke, Swami Satchidananda, Henry Miller