So let's take Ashwiniye nakshatra, the very first
one. Remember, just to recap, Ashwiniye has the
raw power of initiation of everything, right?
It's a nakshatra ruled by Ketu, and it falls
in the sign of Aries ruled by Mars. And there
are the four Padas you can see. from Dharma going
up till Moksha so if your Ascendant or any planet
or point is in Aries in the first Pada that's
an absolute raw form so to speak something like
a soul form you might say okay so it goes natal
Aries and your Navamsha Ascendant will also be
Aries if your Ascendant is here likewise if any
planet Mercury is in Aries in the second Pada
it goes to Taurus in the Navamsha So this is
the table I have stuck in here. It's also carried
out in previous Nakshatra series. You can watch
the entire playlist. There's a whole lot of them.
So we will examine now in this podcast what happens
when a planet or a point, even Rahu, Ketu or
even ascended, goes from needle to Navamsa. Remember
the rules of the Navamsa, which we did in the
previous one? If you don't know what that is,
you can go recap that. The same rule applies
to all the 27 nakshatras. So whatever is in Navamsa
is your internal self, that energy, that planet,
that karaka. And coming back to natal, it brings
it to the physical reality. That's the way we
are examining this. Each one of the padas. So
just to remember, keep in the background, If
more planets or points are there, if there is
conjunction aspect, just follow the basic rules.
All this is covered even in my basic Vedic Astrology
course which is for members if you want to just
check it out. Follow all the rules. Follow all
the Karaka rules. Also, if there are one or more
points in any one of these, Aries being a very
strong Martian energy, being the lord of that
house wherever it sits in, You have to examine
the condition of the dispositor in this case.
Let's say if Mercury, Jupiter and Moon are sitting
in Ashwini in different Padas maybe but still
in Aries. What happens to it if they are sitting
in one of these Padas of Ashwini? How they will
act? how powerful they are or debilitated they
are depends upon the strength of where Mars is
sitting. Suppose Mars sits in the sign of cancer,
it is debilitated there. In water science, a
fiery planet like Mars doesn't do very well,
right? Obviously. So you have to check the condition
always of the dispositor. If you say, I've got
A, B and C planets sitting in Aries, but I'm
not getting any results. Well, check the condition
of Mars. Also check if malefic is aspecting that
Mars, if Saturn is aspecting that Mars or if
Rahu Ketu is aspecting that Mars, it will get
worse. It will become too over amplified, if
in case of Rahu there. It will become too slow
and extended if Saturn is aspecting. And Ketu
of course, you will become too detached. Mars
and Ketu is something like a spiritual warrior,
is detached from things. He will do things, take
action, but there is no expectation of result.
Mars becomes sort of headless here. So always
remember these kinds of rules. Look at the dispositor
of the sign itself. Aries, Sunni falls all within
Aries itself. So obviously you have to look at
where Mars is sitting, the Lord of Aries. Before
you go on to Nakshatrapada, see how mass is placed.
If it's placed in fire science or air science,
it will be stronger as opposed to water science.
Now let's get into the podcast and examine each
one of the Padas. Podcast segment title, the
four Padas of Ashwini Nakshatra. Subtitle, soul
intentions across the natal Navamsa shift. Introduction,
the spark of the zodiac. Ashwini Nakshatra marks
the very beginning of the zodiac. zero degrees
to thirteen dirty twenties of Aries. It is ruled
by the Ashwini Kumaras, the celestial physicians.
It carries the energy of quick action, healing,
beginnings and divine intervention. But what
truly unlocks the meaning of this nakshatra is
breaking it down by Pada, each one spanning three
degrees twenties and falling in a different Navamsa
sign. This shift from Natal Rashi to Navamsa
not only changes the elemental nature, but dramatically
alters how a person processes karma and acts
in the world. Let's decode each Pada of Ashwini.
What the person is internally trying to accomplish,
how it plays out in their external life, and
what inner correction might be required. expression,
survival mode, self -centered drive. Natal attitude,
bold, fast, instinctive, does first, thinks later.
Strong physical energy, desire to act, and heal
others by leading the way. Often born to parents
of contrasting temperaments, a father guided
by education and ethics, Jupiter -like, a mother
with warrior instincts, Mars -like. Navamsha,
inner world. Internally doubles down on Martian
fire, headstrong, impulsive, raw survivalist
mentality. Doesn't like interference, wants full
independence even if reckless. Karma is often
about dealing with early deception before maturity
sets in. What they're trying to accomplish, seeking
absolute autonomy to learn through direct experience.
Wants to prove oneself by initiating change,
but must evolve from me first to serve first.
Lesson, temper instinct with wisdom. Survival
is not the only goal, elevation through disciplined
action is. Ashwini Pada too? 3 Grease 20, 640
Aries. Navamsa sign, Taurus Artha. Element, fire
to earth. Expression, resource seeking, grounded
drive. Natal attitude, still action oriented,
but now has an intense desire for resources,
food, money, material comfort. Can be aggressive
in pursuing wealth, often risking physical injury
or karmic overreach. Navamsa inner world. Internally,
this soul craves stability, sensuality, and accumulation.
Taurus brings in Venusian tones, pleasure, luxury,
but also stubbornness and entitlement. Their
external impulsiveness masks an internal fear
of scarcity. What they're trying to accomplish,
seeking material validation of self -worth. They
feel they must win the world through possession,
often forgetting to share. Lesson, resources
are not just for self -preservation, they're
meant to uplift others too. Learning generosity
is the key. Ashwini Pada 3. 6G40 to 10D0 Aries,
Navamsa sign, Gemini comma, elements freshens
self -interest and social exchange. Natal attitude,
highly intelligent and socially shrewd, uses
words, charm, and energy to gain personal benefits,
especially in relationships with siblings, friends,
or in -laws, can be confrontational, especially
if asked to give without gain. Navamsa inner
world, Gemini brings a dual Clever, communication
-oriented mind. Internally, they are always calculating
what's in it for me. Struggles with empathy,
but excels in analysis and persuasion. What they're
trying to accomplish. Seeking mental control
and transactional mastery in relationships. Life
improves when they help third house figures without
personal gain, siblings, neighbors, in -laws.
Lesson, service without strategy purifies their
karma. Help freely and the universe returns in
kind. Ashwini Pada 4, 10 -gru, 10 -gru, 20 -ares,
Navamsa sign, cancer, moksha, element, fire to
water, expression, emotional impulses, mass karma,
natal attitude, highly ambitious but often steps
on others to get there, may steal intellectual
property, copy others' work or disrupt people
who serve the masses, cancer energy, strong maternal
karma, issues with the mother or becoming overly
reactive in caregiving roles. Navamsa inner world.
Despite outward aggression, the inner world is
sensitive, emotional, and easily disturbed, feels
misunderstood or unseen by the masses, leading
to overcompensation or manipulation. What they're
trying to accomplish, desperately seeking emotional
validation through achievement, but their soul
seeks peace through mass service. Lesson. Peace
arrives only when they stop pursuing selfish
glory and start nurturing others. Emotional healing
through collective care. Summary. The evolving
flame of Ashwini. Each pada of Ashwini represents
a different motivation. Pada 1. Autonomy. Learn
to act with conscience. Pada 2. Possession. Learn
to share and build sustainably. Pada 3. Personal
gain. Learn altruism through service. Pada 4.
Emotional control. Learn humility and healing.
No matter the Pada, Ashwini natives are born
to initiate, heal, and disrupt old systems. But
how they go about it and what lessons they need
depends entirely on which Navamsa sign holds
their inner compass. The outer fire of Aries
must always bow to the inner map, and that is
where true evolution begins. Introduction. Why
planet placement by Pada matters. Previously,
we explored the psychology of Ashwini's four
Padas. Now let's bring this to life with planetary
examples. When a planet sits in a specific Pada
of Ashwini, its purpose, method, and karmic outcomes
shift. Depending on the Navamsa sign, inner nature,
it falls into. Below, each Pada is explained
with a planetary example to show. what area of
life it affects, what the person is trying to
accomplish, the internal voice, Navamsa, the
karmic correction or evolution required. Ashwini
Pada 1 to 20 Aries, Navamsa sign, Aries fire,
Dharmapada. Example, Mars in Ashwini Pada 1,
outer behavior, bold, headstrong, impulsive,
acts before thinking, inner drive, doubled Martian
intensity, wants full freedom and speed. Natal
house focus, e .g. third house. Hyper competitive
with siblings. Strong voice, courageous but confrontational.
Karmic expression. Learns through physical action,
sometimes reckless. May suffer injuries or conflicts
due to impatience. Correction path. Channel raw
action into protective or healing leadership.
Turn courage into structured service instead
of domination. Ashwini Pada 2, 3 Gri 20 to 6
Gries 40 Hein Aries. Navamsa sign, Torth, Arthapada.
Example, Venus in Ashwini Pada 2. Outer behavior,
passionate in love, indulgent in wealth and appearance.
Inner drive, desire stability, security, and
aesthetic control. Natal house focus, e .g. second
house, speech used to charm or manipulate, relationships
rooted in material value. Karmic expression,
hordes love, beauty, or resources without giving
back, can become lazy or overly sensual. Correction
path. Practice graceful generosity. Use wealth
and beauty to uplift, not just indulge. Ashwini
Pada 3, Siksugi 40 to Tendriga Aries. Navamsa
sign Gemini, Air Kamapada. Example, Mercury in
Ashwini Pada 3. Outer behavior, witty, fast talking,
smart, but self -centered. Inner drive. Once
intellectual control, skilled expression. Natal
House Focus, E Fifth House, great at speculation,
stock trading, media, may manipulate children,
students, or clients. Karmic Expression, speaks
for profit, not always for truth, exploits intelligence
in relationships. Correction Path, serve through
teaching or mentoring without expectation. Use
intellect to heal or uplift the collective mind.
Ashwini Pada 4, 10 degrees, 20 Aries. Navamsha
sign, cancer, water, moksha, pada. Example, Moon
in Ashwini Pata IV. Outer behavior. Emotionally
reactive, impulsive nurturer. Inner drive. Deep
need for emotional validation and maternal connection.
Natal house focus, e .g. 10th house, wants public
validation but feels drained. Career choices
often emotionally driven. Karmic expression.
Emotional manipulation or martyr complex. Issues
with mother, women or emotional exploitation.
Correction path. Heal others through nurture
and compassion. Focus on mass healing, not personal
gain. Bonus planetary combos across Padas. Sun
in Pada 1, Aries Aries. Expression. Feels destined
to lead. Fiery charisma. Risk. Pride and dominance
without listening. Karmic lesson. Learn humility
through service -based leadership. Saturn in
Pada 2, Aries Taurus. Expression. Hardworking
but slow starter. Karma of poverty or debt. Risk,
hoarding and stinginess. Karmic lesson, earn
through discipline and share without fear. Jupiter
in Pada 3, expression, excellent teacher or preacher.
Risk, speaks of virtue, but lacks follow through.
Karmic lesson, align wisdom with action. Rahu
in Pada 4, Aries cancer. Expression, seeks emotional
control over masses. Risk, steals emotions, ideas,
or attention. Karmic lesson, transform desire
for fame into collective caregiving. Tash summary,
the evolution of intention across Ashwini's Padas.
Pada 1, Aries Navamsa, seeks raw action and independence,
needs, discipline and conscious direction. Pada
2, Taurus Navamsa, seeks comfort and resource
gain, needs generosity and ethical grounding.
Pada 3, Gemini mental gratification, clever wins,
needs service through transparent communication.
Pataphor, Cancer Navamsa, seeks emotional safety
and power, needs humble healing, nurturing the
collective, closing thought, the hidden voice
behind every action. When interpreting any Ashwini
planet, always ask, what is it doing, Rashi?
Where is it coming from internally, Navamsa?
What is it trying to fix or complete karmically?
That's where astrology becomes soul work, not
just prediction. Next in this series, we'll uncover
the karmic tension and gifts within Barani Nakshatra's
four padhas, where creation and destruction dance
at the edge of desire.