Ashwini nakshatra is known as Castor and Pullox.
Its span is from 00.00 to 13.20 Mesha or Aries.
Its ruling planet is Ketu.
It is classified as a Devagana nakshatra.
Devata for Ashwini Nakshatra are the Duality known as Ashwini Kumar Twins, the physicians of the Gods.
Ayurvedic nature classification: Vata
The Pancha bhoota element is Earth
Cast is Brahmin.
Symbol – the head of a horse.
Alphabets: De, Tho, Cha, Chi
Given bellow are the qualities of the nakshatra as given in the scriptures. This is the only site where you will get authentic information about Nakshatras from 3 great scriptures.
The one marked 1 is from the Brihat Jataka of Varahamihira.
The one marked 2 Is from Yavan Jataka of Yavana
and the one marked 3 is from Taittiriya Brahmana an ancient Vedic text.
Aswini
1 The person born In Aswini will be fond of decoration, handsome, popular, skillful and intelligent.
2 One born in Asvini Nakshatra will be charming, fortunate, skillful, intelligent, fond of ornaments and women and be valorous.
3 Ashwini is govern by the Ashwins, the twin horsemen. It has the power to quickly reach things (shidhra vyapani shakti). Its basis above are the creatures to be
healed. Its basis below is the healing therapies. From these three the entire world becomes free of disease. Ashwini Nakshatra brings about quick aid and energization. The healing power of Ashwini is evident from these comments, particularly their ability to bring about fast, radical or miraculous cures as well as rejuvenation. The Ashwins are forces of Prana or the life-force, which is quick in its action to stimulate, help, and initiate a new level of activity.
Nakshatra’s character is light and swift. Suitable for journeys, healing, jewelry making, beginning of studying, journey; buying/selling vehicles. Good for activities like sports, decoration and fine arts, trade, shopping, short journeys, physical exercising, wearing and manufacturing jewels, business start, education and teaching, taking medications, giving and taking loans, religious activities, enjoying luxury items.
