This page explores traditional Vedic astrology insights into Yann Martel'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 13Âș20'20.47" 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 Ashlesha - 4.
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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