Rohini – The Chariot

Rohini (10.00-23.20 Taurus) is a bright pale rose star – the Aldebaran. Rohini is ruled by Brahma, Prajapati, or the Creator. Rohini is the wife of the Moon. Aldebaran happens to be one of the brightest stars in the celestial firmament, and was thought of as the abode of Brahma.

Rohini signifies a growing or reddish celestial woman and the color red evokes warmth, liveliness and passion. The symbol of Rohini is a cart pulled by two oxen, which stands for fertility.

Behavioral Characteristics

Rohini heralds fertility, agriculture and hence civilization. This is a productive nakshatra that lays the foundation stone for every kind of growth like the growth of a plant from a seedling. Rohini is responsible for all kinds of production, and on a higher consciousness, it relates to products that are solely derived from nature. These people are environmentalists and naturalists. On a lower plane, Rohini involves itself in synthetic and man made products. They are more involved with the cosmetic industry.

The natives have large expressive eyes with enhanced feminine features like full lips and a pleasant disposition. Their stability gives them a patient exterior, much like the cow. Rohini reveals itself only in perfectly intimate situations and is thus at times stubborn. In spite of their external serenity, Rohini expresses itself with its gestures and tone. With apparent gentleness, they can at times seem seductive as well.

Rohini seeks attention, and gets it. They use charm to manipulate situations, although this is often a disadvantage since they are self-serving. Despite their sexual appeal, they are simple personalities whom natives of complex nakshatras find dull. In the Kali Yuga, they pursue sensual and material goals. They concentrate on the community, home and world and are often successful.

Rohini assists in the realization of thoughts and ideas and hence it is a creative nakshatra. They are patrons of arts and in the modern day world they can be seen as functioning through the baser expressions for self-expression. These natives have a fixed and persevering nature with strong family ties. People outside the family circle cannot hold their attention for long, unless they are weak towards them. They are usually sociable, although baser natures can make them self-serving and opportunistic.

Rohini may be a conservative nakshatra, but they are open to new influences. The conservative aspect stems from the presence of the life fore within Rohini. They are extremely cautious about their health and live long, as they have an inherent fear of death. Rohini looks for enjoying the pleasantries of life and hence makes the most of everything that life has to offer. The ‘rohana shakti’ or capability to make things grow refers to the fertility aspect, engaging in the realization of the astral impulses.

Quarters or Padas

Aries Navamsa (10.00–13.20 Taurus): This quarter is ruled by Mars. It is characterized by carnality, overindulgence, spiritual fighter

Taurus Navamsa (13.20-16.40 Taurus): This quarter is ruled by Mars. It is characterized by abundance in crisis, materialism, fulfillment of desires

Gemini Navamsa (16.40-20.00 Taurus): This quarter is ruled by Mercury. It is characterized by commerce, creativity, science, flexibility, shrewdness, pursuit of wealth

Cancer Navamsa (20.00-23.20 Taurus): This quarter is ruled by Moon. It is characterized by material security, maternal aspect, possessiveness

Gana: Rohini is a manushya/human nakshatra, characterized by earthly qualities, civilization and agriculture.

Favorable Activities

Initiation of activities, agriculture, trade, finance, marriage, healing, self-improvement, exploration and travel, commencing construction, romance and sexuality, purchasing jewelry, vehicles, garments

Unfavorable Activities

Those relating to demolition, destruction, death

Measures for Remedy

Rohini natives should show respect towards cows and the varied manifestations of nature for positive energy. Worship of Lord Brahma is not recommended by Vedic texts, though since Brahma was the curse of Shiva. Chanting the root mantra “Om Rm” and “Om Lrm” 108 times during the lunar transition of this nakshatra helps alleviate afflictions. Wearing bright and pastel shades is also recommended. All important actions should correspond to the course of this constellation for best results.

Miscellaneous

In the words of Varahamihira, Rohini natives are pure, beautiful, and honest and have a constant mind and power of speech. It is true for Lord Krishna and Queen Victoria.