“Whatever is born of a moment takes on the qualities and characteristics of that moment.” Carl Jung

 

Various cultures have used sets of lunar constellations/houses/mansions astrologically. The Jyotisha "the science of light" in the Hindu culture uses the astrological nakshatras, the Arabic manzils, Chinese astronomy uses Twenty-Eight Mansions and Egyptian astronomy uses 36 decans.

The Hindu astrology and Indian Astronomy divides the zodiac into 27 Nakshatras | नक्षत्र or lunar constellations. Their names are related to a prominent star in the near sector. Aries is one of the constellations of the zodiac, and Ashwini | अश्विनी is the first nakshatra in Hindu astrology, corresponding to the head of Aries. Every person is born with a map of planets distributed in different constellations, called a natal chart.

 

“Ama by Pixeleti” Fine Art Photography is based on the 27 nakshatras. Each of those 27 sections in the sky have different energies and environments. When a planet moves over any Nakshatra, it activates the energy in a specific section of the sky. That section of the sky starts to experience conscious activity. And we know, as above, so below. We experience the same activities on Earth.

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The 27 Nakshatras (stars) are classified into 5 Great Elements | Pancha Maha Bhutas.

The entire science of Ayurveda is based on the 5 great elements theory:

1. Ether (Akash) The principle of space.
   Consciousness is associated with Ether Element. Ether is the vast open space that accommodates everything. The sleeping state is called consciousness. During the dream-less deep sleep state, we lose the Awareness of the Body, Mind, and intelligence. Everything exists in Consciousness. Everything exists in space. Consciousness does not depend on the other four, but all four cannot function or exist without Consciousness. All the four, Awareness, intelligence, Mind, and Body can be experienced, but not Consciousness, because it is the experiencer itself. Ether element stars protect relationships.

2. Air (Vayu) The principle of movement.
   Awareness is associated with Air Element. Air is the source that sustains life. Being alive means being aware of your body (Earth element), Mind (Water element), and Intelligence (Fire element). The air is needed for the fire to burn, Awareness is needed for the fire of intelligence to propel the functioning of the Mind and the Body. Awareness is the subtlest energy form. Air element stars need steadiness from relationships or else worry and stress can cause them problems.

3. Fire (Agni) The principle of conversion, heat, light.
   Intelligence is associated with the Fire Element. Fire is the source of energy and light. Intelligence illuminates the path for the Mind (Water Element) to flow logically. The most important attribute of Intelligence is that it pulls the mind inward to the present moment, the Being, the Awareness. Intelligence ignites or fuses the Mind to inner Awareness. Thus Intelligence is the middle man between the Mind and the inner Awareness (Air Element).

4. Water (Jala) The principle of liquidity and cohesion.
   The Mind is associated with The Water Element. Water is the source of life. The mind can change rapidly and flow or alternate between various sense perceptions. The mind also can flow backward in time and leap forward in time. The mind brings reality to the body or the physical world (Earth Element). Water element stars are good at relationships but their inner insecurities can create problems for them. They need partners who support them as their emotional neediness is at times too much for others to manage.

5. Earth (Prithvi) The principle of form and structure.
   The Physical body is associated with the Earth Element. We owe our existence to our physical body, which keeps us grounded. Earth Element stars sustain relationships. They want relationships that last.

 

Each body is a unique combination of these 5 elements. Keeping this combination in balance is the key for good health. External disturbances like excess heat or cold or wrong diet can cause disharmony inside the body, which in turn, can cause a disease. Restoring the balance through pacifying the disturbing element in the body can heal.

Vedic Astrology has many secret techniques to navigate these obstacles. I have learned from several Vedic Astrologers this technique that can provide a key to unlocking the obstacle, based on nakshatras. Being aware of these factors can help us navigate in this life and take the steps to smooth the relationships in this case.