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Ashwini Nakshatra in Vedic Astrology and Jothishi

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Nakshatra   Nakshatra is the lunar component of Vedic Astrology depicting the movement of the moon and the lunar constellations As per Indian astronomy, the moon moves into the next zodiac sign after roughly 2.3 days. Thus, it takes 28 days for the moon to complete one full cycle.  It is believed the moon is related to the softer aspect of one’s personality like appearance, intelligence, intuition and the emotional quotient. Ashwini Nakshatra Considered to be the first Nakshatra in the Hindu astrology, the Ashwini Nakshatra belongs to the Aries sign and has a range of 0.00′ to 13.20′.  Signified by the symbol of a horse head, the Ashwini Nakshatra’s symbolic interpretation is that of swiftness, dignity and power The deities of the Ashwini Nakshatra are the Ashwini Kumaras, the physicians of the Gods; hence those born under the Ashwini Nakshatra are believed to have innate healing powers. Since it is the first Nakshatra, those born under this are seen carrying the ener