Rohini Nakshatra in Vedic Astrology

Here is a detailed description of Rohini Nakshatra based on classical texts like Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (BPHS), Jataka Parijata, Phaladeepika, Saravali, and Brihat Jataka.

1. Basic Details of Rohini Nakshatra

• Sanskrit Name: रोहिणी (Rohini) – Meaning “The Red One” or “The Growing One”
• Symbol: Chariot or Ox-cart – Represents movement, prosperity, and fertility
• Ruling Deity: Brahma (The Creator)
• Ruling Planet: Moon (Chandra)
• Element: Earth (Prithvi)
• Guna: Rajas (Passionate and creative)
• Varna: Shudra (Working class, productive)
• Dosha: Kapha (Nurturing, slow but steady)
• Yoni (Animal Symbol): Serpent (Sarpa)
• Gender: Female
• Dasha Ruler: Moon (10 Years)
• Shakti (Power): Rohana Shakti – The power to rise, grow, and create

Astronomical Location

• Rohini Nakshatra spans from 10° to 23°20′ Taurus (Vrishabha Rashi).
• It contains the bright red star Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), one of the most visible stars in the night sky.

2. Core Attributes of Rohini Nakshatra

3. Mythological Significance of Rohini Nakshatra

A. Connection with Brahma (The Creator)

• Brahma, the deity of Rohini Nakshatra, represents creativity, fertility, and expansion.
• Rohini natives have a strong ability to manifest material wealth and abundance.

B. Rohini as Lord Krishna’s Birth Star

• Lord Krishna was born under Rohini Nakshatra, symbolizing charm, attraction, and divine love.
• It represents artistic excellence, charisma, and prosperity.

C. Rohini as Lord Moon’s Favorite Wife

• Among the 27 Nakshatras (wives of Chandra), Rohini was the Moon’s most beloved.
• This symbolizes intense emotions, sensuality, and deep connections.

4. Rohini Nakshatra Characteristics Based on Classical Texts

A. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (BPHS)

• Rohini natives are attractive, creative, and luxury-loving.
• They excel in business, arts, and real estate.
• They should avoid possessiveness in relationships.

B. Phaladeepika

• They are intelligent, romantic, and enjoy a life of comfort.
• They are family-oriented but can be materialistic.
• They should avoid overindulgence in pleasures.

C. Saravali

• People born in Rohini Nakshatra are artistic and have a natural talent for music, dance, and poetry.
• They are ambitious but also seek emotional fulfillment.

D. Jataka Parijata

• They have a magnetic personality and can influence others easily.
• They are good at managing wealth and resources.
• They should control their attachment to luxuries.

5. Rohini Nakshatra in Different Padas (Quarters)

6. Rohini Nakshatra in Astrology

A. Personality Traits

• Charming, attractive, and highly magnetic.
• Strong desire for luxury, comfort, and stability.
• Emotionally deep but can be possessive.
• They enjoy fine arts, fashion, and creative pursuits.

B. Career and Profession

Best suited for:
 Artists, Musicians, Painters, Writers (Creative fields)
 Business Owners, Real Estate Agents (Wealth-building fields)
 Fashion Designers, Interior Decorators (Beauty-related fields)
 Farmers, Agriculturists, Environmentalists (Land-related fields)

C. Rohini Nakshatra and Relationships

• Very romantic, loyal, and deeply attached to their loved ones.
• They seek stability in love but can be overly possessive.
• Best Matches: Mrigashira, Uttara Phalguni, Swati
• Challenging Matches: Ashlesha, Jyestha, Moola

D. Health and Well-being

• Prone to weight gain, diabetes, and throat-related issues.
• They should avoid overindulgence in food and luxuries.
• Regular exercise and mindful eating can help them stay healthy.

7. Rohini Nakshatra and Planetary Placements

8. Rohini Nakshatra Remedies and Strengthening Techniques

If Rohini Nakshatra is afflicted, the following remedies help:

 Chanting Rohini Beej Mantra:
 “Om Rohinyai Namah” (Honoring Rohini)
 “Om Chandraya Namah” (Honoring Moon, the ruler of Rohini)

 Worshipping Lord Krishna, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Moon

 Fasting on Mondays (Moon’s Day) and donating white clothes, milk, and rice

 Wearing a Pearl (Moti) for Moon, if beneficial

 Avoiding excessive attachment to luxuries and learning to let go

Conclusion Rohini Nakshatra is a highly creative, sensual, and prosperous nakshatra, symbolizing beauty, growth, and material success. People born under this nakshatra are loving, artistic, and financially fortunate, but they should be mindful of overindulgence and possessiveness.

Disclaimer

The information presented here is intended for reference by knowledge seekers. The author has compiled these details from standard texts and experienced astrologers. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, astrology is a vast and interpretative field.

If you have a different perspective or opinion on any fact mentioned, you are encouraged to use your own wisdom and judgment to follow the data points that align with your experience and belief system. The reader is responsible for their own interpretations and applications of the information provided.

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