Nature
Deep, direct and searching. When something feels wrong you want to reach its root; sometimes that tires relationships.
Getting to the root, searching for truth and letting go of the old.
Strengths
- Search for truth
- Depth
- Courage
- Fresh starts
Good to know
- Over-questioning
- Bitterness
- Letting go too fast
- Digging up the past
Career
Research, philosophy, medicine, investigation and deep study suit you. You engage where the truth lies below the surface.
Love and relationships
You want deep truth and trust. Learn to trust your partner instead of constantly testing them, or love starts to feel fragile.
Health
Look after your stomach, hips and sleep. Avoid over-thinking; writing things down and walking help.
Four padas
Below are the four padas of this nakshatra, their navamsa signs and a short hint.
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa sign | Hint |
|---|---|---|---|
| First pada | 0°20′ – 3°20′ | Aries | This pada brings energy for starting things and a direct way of speaking. |
| Second pada | 3°20′ – 6°20′ | Taurus | This pada brings patience, order and the habit of staying with things. |
| Third pada | 6°20′ – 9°20′ | Gemini | This pada brings curiosity, conversation and a wish to learn. |
| Fourth pada | 9°20′ – 12°20′ | Cancer | This pada brings feeling, care and an understanding of people. |
Traditional suggestion
Tradition suggests donating green gram on Tuesdays or Saturdays for Ketu.
This is a traditional suggestion. Follow it only if it fits your faith and comfort, never out of fear or pressure.
Compatibility
Tradition considers nakshatras with the same gana and a different nadi to be comfortable together. A few are listed below; check the full charts for a real match.