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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

Magha Nakshatra In Indian astronomy and Hindu astrology, Nakshatra is used as a term for the lunar mansion. There are 27 or 28 sectors along the ecliptic. The movement of the lunar constellations and that of the moon is depicted through Nakshatra. According to Indian astronomy, it takes about 2.3 days for the moon for moving into the next zodiac sign. Therefore, for completing one full cycle, the moon takes 27-28 days. In classical Hindu scriptures like Harivamsa and Mahabharata, the Nakshatra creation is attributed to Daksha. Magha Nakshatra M agha Nakshatra As per Hindu astrology, Magha is the 10 th  Nakshatra. This Nakshatra spans through the constellations of Leo and Virgo. The ruling planet for the Nakshatra is Ketu, and it also corresponds to star Regulus. The Nakshatra is translated as ‘the mighty one’. The symbol of the Nakshatra is the royal palanquin – the royal seat on which the king travelled throughout the town. The royal throne room is also understood at many