Ashwini
Ketu · The Ashwini Kumaras, twin horse-headed physicians of the gods
Ashwini is the first of the 27 nakshatras, opening the zodiac at the very start of Aries. Ruled by Ketu and presided over by the twin horse-headed Ashwini Kumaras, physicians to the gods, it carries a restless, pioneering energy - swift to act, quick to heal, and always first through the door. People with a strong Ashwini influence tend to be initiators: fast-moving, curious, and drawn to being first at whatever they take up, whether that's a new venture, a new idea, or simply being first in line.
Significations
- Speed, initiative and a pioneering, first-mover instinct
- Healing ability - medicine, therapy and quick physical recovery
- Horses, travel and short, energetic journeys
- Youthful energy, impulsiveness and a love of novelty
- Skill with the hands, especially in surgery or precise physical work
When Strong
- Quick decision-making and the courage to start things others hesitate over
- A natural gift for healing - medicine, physiotherapy or crisis intervention
- High energy, physical vitality and fast recovery from illness or injury
- Charisma as a self-starter who others look to for the first move
When Weak
- Impatience, restlessness and abandoning projects before they finish
- Impulsive decisions taken without enough thought for consequences
- A tendency toward accidents or injuries, especially involving the head or travel
- Difficulty settling into routine, steady, long-haul commitments
Remedies
- Mantra:
- Om Ketave Namah, chanted 108 times, ideally on a Tuesday.
- Gemstone:
- Cat's Eye (Lehsunia), set in silver, worn only after proper astrological consultation.
- Donation:
- Donate multicoloured cloth, blankets or food to the needy, especially on Tuesdays.
- Fasting:
- A partial fast on Tuesdays, avoiding heavy or rich food.
Horse's head · Aries 0°00' - 13°20' · Pada 1: Aries navamsa · Pada 2: Taurus navamsa · Pada 3: Gemini navamsa · Pada 4: Cancer navamsa