Ashvini

Ashvini (अश्विनी, IAST: aśvinī) is the first nakshatra (lunar mansion) in Indian astronomy, having a spread from 0°-0'-0" to 13°-20'. It corresponds to the head of Aries, including the stars β and γ Arietis, and possibly also α Arietis in the oldest versions of the asterism. Ashvini literally means "twin horse-man"; it is depicted as a horse's head and represents twin physician gods, the Ashvins.[1] The name aśvinī is used by Varāhamihira (6th century). The older name of the asterism, found in the Atharvaveda (AVS 19.7; in the dual[2]) and in Pāṇini (4.3.36), was aśvayúja, "harnessing horses".[3] This nakshatra belongs to Mesha Rasi.

## Astrology

Ashvini is ruled by Ketu, the descending lunar node. In electional astrology, Ashvini is classified as a small constellation, meaning that it is believed to be advantageous to begin works of a precise or delicate nature while the moon is in Ashvini.[4] Ashvini is ruled by the Ashvinas, the heavenly twin brother gods who served as physicians to the gods and goddesses.[5] Ashvini is represented by the bee hive.[6]

Traditional Indian names are determined by which pada (quarter) of a nakshatra the Ascendant was in at the time of birth. In the case of Ashvini, the given name would begin with the following syllables: Chu, Che, Cho, La.[7]

## See also

* List of Nakshatras

## References

1. ↑ "Aśvini (अश्विनी)". IAU Working Group on Star Names. https://xing.fmi.uni-jena.de/mediawiki/index.php/Ashvini.
2. ↑ "Atharva Veda: Book 19: Hymn 7: A Prayer to the Lunar Mansions and other Powers for protection and prosperity". http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/av/av19007.htm.
3. ↑ "അശ്വതി നക്ഷത്രക്കാരുടെ പൊതുസ്വഭാവം" (in ml). https://www.manoramaonline.com/astrology/astro-news/2021/02/15/aswathy-birth-star-characteristics.html.
4. ↑ Hart De Fouw, Robert Svoboda. ‘’Light on Life: An Introduction to the Astrology of India.’’ 2003: pg. 204. ISBN 0-940985-69-1
5. ↑ Ralph Griffith, The Rig Veda 1895
6. ↑ Dennis M. Harness. The Nakshatras: The Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology. Lotus Press, 1999. ISBN 0-914955-83-7. pg. 2
7. ↑ "Baby names". mypanchang.com. http://www.mypanchang.com/nakshatras.html.

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Hindu astrology

Nakshatras|

* Ashvinī
* Bharanī
* Kṛttikā
* Rohinī
* Mrigashīrsha
* Ārdrā
* Punarvasu
* Pushya
* Āshleshā
* Maghā
* Pūrva Phalgunī
* Uttara Phalgunī
* Hasta
* Chitrā
* Svātī
* Vishākhā
* Anurādhā
* Jyeshtha
* Mūla
* Pūrva Ashādhā
* Uttara Ashādhā
* Shravana
* Dhanishta
* Shatabhisha
* Pūrva Bhādrapadā
* Uttara Bhādrapadā
* Revatī

Rāśi|

* Meṣa
* Vṛṣabha
* Mithuna
* Karkaṭa
* Siṃha
* Kanyā
* Tulā
* Vṛścika
* Dhanus
* Makara
* Kumbha
* Mīna

Navagraha|

* Surya
* Chandra
* Mangala
* Budha
* Bṛhaspati
* Shukra
* Shani
* Rahu
* Ketu

Other concepts|

* Astrological aspects
* Avastha
* Atmakaraka
* Ayanamsa
* Bhāva
* Choghadiya
* Daśās
* Drekkana
* Dwadasama
* Gandanta
* Garbhadhan
* Karmasthana
* Lagna
* Maraka
* Muntha
* Navamsa
* Nadi astrology
* Panchangam
* Panjika
* Planetary dispositors
* Rashmi
* Science and Astrology
* Sarvatobhadra Chakra
* Trikonasthanas
* Upachayasthanas
* Yoga-karakas
* Vakri grahas

Yogas|

* Adhi yoga
* Akhanda Samrajya yoga
* Balarishta
* Bandhana yoga
* Chamara yoga
* Dainya yoga
* Daridra yoga
* Dhana yoga
* Kahala yoga
* Kemadruma yoga
* Nabhasa yoga
* Neechabhanga Raja yoga
* Panch Mahapurusha yoga
* Parajata yoga
* Parijata yoga
* Preshya yoga
* Raja yoga
* Sanyasa yoga
* Viparita Raja yoga
* Yoga

Scriptures|

* Brihat Jataka
* Bhavartha Ratnakara
* Chamatkara Chintamani
* Dasadhyayi
* Garga Hora
* Hora Ratna
* Hora Sara
* Jataka Parijata
* Jaimini Sutras
* Jatakalankara
* Jataka Parijata
* Jataka Bharanam
* Jataka Tattva
* Laghu Parashari
* Mansagari
* Prasna Tantra
* Prasna Marga
* Phaladeepika
* Skanda Hora
* Sanketa Nidhi
* Sarvartha Chintamani
* Tajika Neelakanthi

Ancient Rishis/Astrologers|

* Bhrigu
* Jaimini
* Mantreswara
* Neelakantha
* Parasara
* Vaidyanatha Dikshita
* Varahamihira

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