The Sky Library · Nakshatra 1 of 27
Ashvini
born of the horse, the horsewoman
Span0°00′ – 13°20′ Aries (sidereal)
RulerKetu
Symbola horse's head
StarsBeta and Gamma Arietis (Sheratan and Mesarthim)
Presiding deity The Ashvins
The first spark out of the gate, swift and healing.
Ashvini opens the wheel with the energy of the twin horsemen, physicians of the gods who arrive at dawn to rescue and restore. It carries speed, freshness, and a gift for quick beginnings and quick healing. Its people tend to act first and explain later.
swiftnesshealingnew beginningsyouthful energyrescue
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Third nine