This page explores traditional Vedic astrology insights into Scott Carpenter'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.
Taurus is your ascendant and is rising at 18Âș41'1.98" degree.
Taurus is an earth sign represented by the bull and is ruled by the Venus. Being born with Taurus zodiac you are very fond of materialistic comfort. Your personality will be arresting and lovely. In your early days of life many obstacles will come your way which will slow your progress but these past experiences will shape your future. You are a very opportunistic person but that doesn't makes you a selfish one. Most of the time you are very kind, generous and helpful to your loved ones and the people around you. Rich and powerful personalities can easily influence you because of your similar liking and interest in fashion and costly desires. You are fond of music and singing.
Being a Taurus ascendant your physical appearance is generally bottom-lined by a robust physique. You are not very tall but are rather short or of an average height. Your features are sharp and beautiful. You might gain weight by not indulging in much of the physical activities.
You have a very good intuition with sharp memory. Most of the time you tend to be peaceful but if provoked can get furious. Interms of relationships you are bit possessive and desire complete loyalty from your partner. You sometimes become very impulsive when it comes to sexual matters.
You are a very down to earth and practical person. Interms of skill set you are good in communication, writing and singing. You have the talent to earn money from various sources in a variety of ways.
As a Taurus ascendant you generally possess a good health. You are endowed with a strong physique and usually enjoy a healthy life during your childhood. However, as you love eating good food you may gain extra weight if left unmonitored. This can adversely impact your health.
You initially tend to have a very slow progress in your professional life. After doing hardwork you are most likely to be positioned in the government or private sector. But in the meanwhile you have to face challenges and failures.
You are very romantic and passionate. Your sexual life is very intense. You have a happy and blessed married life.
Nakshatra of a person influences his/her personality, strengths, weaknesses, and experiences.
Your Nakshatra is Ashlesha - 2.
Ashlesha: The Clinging Star â (Cancer 16 40â to 30 00â). The nakshatra Ashlesha is formed by six stars in the constellation of Hydra, the Water Snake.
The word Ashlesha means 'embraced' and the symbol is coiled serpent. The coiled serpent at the base of the spine, reflecting the potent kundalini energy that resides here. This is the ninth mystical nakshatra spanning from 16°-40' to 30°-00' in Karaka house. Ashlesha also means âthe entwinerâ and denotes the challenges of our addictions to sensory attachments. It is a very mental asterism ruled by Mercury and located in the sign of Cancer ruled by Moon. It is the birth star of Ketu. The force of Ashlesha can be understood by its name Naga. The main deities are the Nagas, the Serpent Kings. The lunar mansion is symbolized by coiled snake and its deity is Ahi, the naga serpent or serpent of wisdom. Ashlesha people may have âsnake eyesâ that can penetrate to the depths of understanding and explore the steamy caverns of the soul. The serpent is symbol of divine wisdom, protection, sexuality, protection as well as danger trouble and unexpected attack. It has the power to inflict with poisonous venom (visisasleshana Shakti). They have the power to paralyze its enemy with its hypnotic gaze. The shakti revealed here is the âpower to inflict poisonous venomâ. The Buddha had this nakshatra rising under a benefic full Moon during his blessed birth. The King Cobra protected the Buddha from the storms of life as he performed his tapas (spiritual austerities) under the bodhi tree.
You are very thoughtful, philosophical, penetrating mind. A reclusive, austere, independent and self- reliant attitude is observed. A magnetic sensual, seductive nature can be present. You are cruel, courageous and prone to fits of anger. You are born wanderer. You love music arts and drama. You are a good listener. You have love for inferior class.
Male Native
He will not be grateful to anybody even to those who have given him life. Outwardly he tends to show that he is very sincere and would like to share the tragedy of others but he is not like that. He is very talkative. One of the added advantages is that he can attract people with hypocritical words and he is fit to man various organizations. A positive trait of spellbinding orator, and ability to head many organisations. You can have a bright future in politics. You are fit for even a countryâs leadership as you donât discriminate between rich, poor, good, or bad people.
You are usually medium built, and might have square or round face. You have sparkling eyes and brows. Your appearance is fairly good. Lips and mouth might be a little big. Due to the effect of mercury they have a beautiful body and personality. You may possess rude appearance, having stout body and rude features but inside built up is void. Your disease resistant capacity is limited and tend to put on weight in the middle age.
Ashleshans have a rakshasa temperament with a primary motivation of dharma. Great mystical talents and enlightenment can be experienced if the primordial energy of this lunar asterism is harnessed. You have a quite magnetic personality. You are very intelligent and philosophical. You are courageous and can conquers enemies.
You have a melancholy mind with worries, fear, and mental instability. Although you are very sharp, you may also have hot temper and anger as weakness. You cannot tolerate any type of personal humiliation. Due to Mercury/Moon influence a sensitive nervous system, psychic vulnerability and self-deception may be present. You can be crafty elusive and have tendency to lie. Your act may provoke others. You are lethargic and poor ability.
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