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Nakshatra
Magha - Pitriya
Swirling Fires, Sparkling
Gifts
Agha - Migha - Megha - Makha - Makrum
Makham -
Makam - Vutatma
Anvastaka - Kosthagara -
Chandra
in Magha
Three Magi following a Star to Beth-lehem
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Sacred tree
for Magha nakshatra see nakshatra
gardens at: www.vedicvanas.com/nakshatravana.html
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western botanical name =
Ficus
bengalensis = Ficus benghalensis
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Sanskrita
namah: nyagrodha
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Tibetan (bodkye):
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Common names:
Banyan, 'Bengal
fig', 'Indian fig', "strangler fig", borh, wad, peral.
Tamil = aalamaram
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Ficus Bengalensis =
Banyan tree =
sacred to Makha nakshatra
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Nakshatra Planetary Ruler:
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Nakshatra Body Part:
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BPHS
auspicious activities: |
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Nakshatra Deity:
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Nakshatra Symbol:
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Nakshatra
Gana = troops, group:
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Tibetan Tradition:
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Chu=
Lord
of the 8 bonds
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the poet
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a
Chen = the
great horse
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Nakshatra Celestial Location |
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Nakshatra-10
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00:00
Simha until 13:20 Simha (Leo)
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pada 37, 38, 39, 40 of total
108
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Regulus, Al Jabhah, Algieba, Adhafera, Algenubi:
(alpha, eta,
gamma, zeta, mu, and delta Leonis) ~~
The
Circle of Stars
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Ketu's "static-observer" navamsha trine =
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Azwini
+ Magha +
Mula
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Meanings |
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"The
Great, Increasing, Bountiful"
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Ritual empowerment; brilliant imagery; fire-magic
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Observer of Magical Fire ; Magus, Magnus, Major,
Majesty
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"...the qualities of brightness,
majesty, and power...the father...the bestowing of favors."
~~ Valerie Roebuck,
The Circle of Stars,
p.107
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wikipedia:
Magha
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David
Frawley,
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The Fathers desired, "May we flourish in
the world of the ancestors."
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One who makes the appropriate offering to
the Fathers, to Magha,
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Magha gives
fame that lasts through
the generations.
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Those born under it seek a high
reputation for themselves,
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Cologne
Digital Sanskrit Dictionary
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megha
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mass, multitude
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cloud, atmosphere
magha
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A gift , reward , bounty -
wealth , power -
A kind of flower;
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Of a country of the Mecchas
pitrya
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derived from or relating to a father , paternal ,
patrimonial , ancestral;
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the
nature or character of a father;
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the eldest brother (who takes the place of
a father) -
relating or consecrated to the Pitris,
the ritual for oblations to the Pitris,
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the month Magha / the Nakshatra called Magha (presided over by the Pitris);
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honey
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BPL:
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Magha = priestly, aristocratic attitude; feels
entitled to represent the
paternal
lineage.
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Whether the native is male or female
or somewhere in between, there is a a prominent male figure
who guides the native to one's fullest expression of divine
genius.
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Magha (magus, magic, imagery) has the
power to cast illusion -- as when looking into a brilliant
light such as fire.
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One is able to evoke the presence of
the Divine in Fires whether earthly fire, emotional fire
(Magha-Chandra esp), mental fire, or spiritual fire
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Associated with ritual fires such as
the homa and fire sacrifice in all religious
traditions. -
the native is well-suited to
paternal-lineage tasks such as male priesthood
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Magha,
for females,
from
~~ Shil-Ponde.
(1939).
Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra.p 94:
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"A frank and courageous nature and a
charming and interesting character ...
Unfortunately these attributes seem
to engender envy on the part of those less fortunately bequeathed.
As a result, this person is subject to
barbs of gossip
this in spite of the fact that hers is
essentially an honorable and virtuous character
She is particularly
loyal to her family
As a result of his, her actions are
often misconstrued
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FEMALES
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Annie Besant,
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Farah Diba Pahlavi
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Uma Karuna Thurman
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Melania Knavs Trump
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Magha,
for Males,
from
~~ Shil-Ponde.
(1939).
Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra.p 82:
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"A proud but not an arrogant nature
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poised, self-contained and
dignified.
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this man will command respect
because of his quiet dignity
of manner and hearing.
His position in
his community will be secure
and his financial standing sound.
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His weakness, however, is his susceptibility to the blandishments of the
Opposite sex.
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He must avoid entanglements
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which might lead to a loss of dignity,
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since, to this man, such a loss would
be a tragedy."
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MALES
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General
Description of Magha
characteristics --
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radix lagna
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from
Das/
Behari:
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"You will be very enterprising.
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You will respect elders
and be God fearing.
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You enjoy your life.
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You will be expert in various sciences
and soft spoken.
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You enjoy leading a quiet life.
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You will receive honor
and recognition from learned persons.
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You will possess good knowledge about various arts.
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You will devote your time for the expansion of your culture
and be actively involved in various cultural activities.
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Your dealings with others will be
thoughtful, you try to avoid hurting others feelings, and immediately rectify the situation if you do.
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You do not care for any person who makes hindrance or causes trouble to others.
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As a result you may have several hidden enemies in your life.
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You have a short temper when it comes to improprieties, be cautious that this does not affect your success.
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You will be generous and perform
many philanthropic activities without concern for recognition.
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These activities may make you
famous.
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You will have
great wealth and many people working under you.
great wealth
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In the professional field you cannot attain much success in the material field as you are not business minded, mainly due to your
straight-forwardness.
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However, you will be a fitting example of sincerity
and hard work. -
his inherent quality of sincerity
and hard work does sometimes pay you some lift but not to the extent when we see the balance.
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You are bound to
change your field of earning frequently. -
Once you make a decision, you stick to that decision. -
Your dealings with superiors
and subordinates are very cordial and most
technical.
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Hence you are able to be a link between your bosses
and the subordinates. -
his placement indicates you will enjoy a happy
and harmonious married life with good children.
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You will be generous
and helpful to your siblings.
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You may suffer from difficulty with your vision."
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Description
of the Pada = four quarters = four steps = of Magha |
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Pada 1
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Das/
Behari:
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You may have light eyes.
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You may have two or three children.
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You will devote your time to social work
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You will be well respected by your co-workers
for the male only, from: Shil-Ponde.
(1939).
Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra.p 107.
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Usually found in diplomatic and
political circles.
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Fond of schemes and intrigues.
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Known as a
secretive character.
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Pada 2
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Das/
Behari:
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You will struggle with poverty until your 28th year,
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You may
have difficulty getting along with the opposite sex.
for the male only, from: Shil-Ponde.
(1939).
Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra.p 107.
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Pada 3
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Das/
Behari
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Your married life may be full of friction until your 35th
year.
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thereafter, your spouse will recognize your good qualities
for the male only, from: Shil-Ponde.
(1939).
Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra.p 107.
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Pada 4
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Das/
Behari:
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You will rise politically
to a very high status;
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you may hold the post of
Prime Minister or President or equal status.
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You will vanquish your enemies.
for the male only, from: Shil-Ponde.
(1939).
Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra.p 107.
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