The Beginning of the End
Ruled by Mars, Puppeteered by Ketu
Location: 00.00 - 13.20 of Aries
In the beginning of the universe's creation, only sound existed. Dark and light emerged as a function of sound vibration. Someone had to roar loud enough for the vibrations to organize themselves into what we understand of our universe today.
Every culture in the world has a version of this God who roared. In the Hindu Sanatan Dharma, they call this God Rudra, with variations following through the seasons as Rama. In the Egyptian and Lemurian mythologies, they worshiped a deity called Ra and Ar-ra. Many such examples exist.
The Ram of Aries and Sheratan
It was natural to start the humble zodiac of our solar system with the symbolism of the Ram of Aries, ruled by Mars, and the first nakshatra within Aries was the fixed star Sheratan. Ketu, the South Node of the Moon's orbit, lords this nakshatra.
But stories are just that. Creations within someone's mind. In this case, Rudra's mind.
The Emergence of Galactic Souls
When sound energies organized themselves into a fully functioning beast that could hold many settings for souls to play out their dreams in the canvas of 3D reality, clusters of families started to emerge as a self-governing system. The Milky Way became a unit of souls, localized and tied to one such entity.
The Galactic Center is a supermassive black hole. It's also a projector. Just like the one you have in a movie theatre. Contained within the GC are variables of data that govern the physics of our galaxy, projected out into space-time as manifested particles of matter that, to put it crudely, 'are free to party'.
Ketu's Nakshatras and Eclipses
Every nakshatra of Ketu - Ashwini in Aries, Magha in Leo, and Mula in Sagittarius - is tightly linked with the South Node of the Moon, Ketu. Ketu is cardinal, fixed, and mutable fire at its finest. Mars pales in comparison.
Rajasic in nature, it wants to experience reality. In mythology, Ketu is a headless body; he is a great facilitator of Creation and Liberation where the story begins and collapses. While Rahu is the facilitator of the Great Illusion, where the fun continues.
When the Sun and Moon eclipse in space-time by Ketu and Rahu, something remarkable happens. The energies on Earth shift by several degrees and a new cycle of energies clicks into gear, initiating a brand new timeline of events.
The Roots of Creation
While Rahu or the North Node is the infinite unknown, Ketu is the root of all creation. From where everything begins and grows. This is the Galactic Center's personification within our Solar System, from which there is no escape.
This is the beginning of the end for humanity as we know it, into the endless stream of evolution.
The Ashwini Nakshatra is the very first of this evolutionary zodiac belt. The stars within this nakshatra are ruled by Mars, but Ketu is the mastermind. The fixed star in this system is Sheratan. Many souls from Sheratan have incarnated into Gaia to share their journeys with us.
Who are they?
The ruling deities governing this powerful fixed star are the 'Ashwini Kumars'. They are horse beings who are known for their healing powers and are contracted as the physicians to the Gods themselves.
The mythology goes like this: Our Sun fell in love with its shadow, Chaya. Every time it got too close to Chaya, she disappeared. So the Sun pursued her into the forests where there was ample shade, and they birthed together the Ashwini Kumars.
The Mythical Origins of Ashwini Kumars
The mythology goes like this: Our Sun fell in love with its shadow, Chaya. Every time it got too close to Chaya, she disappeared. So the Sun pursued her into the forests where there was ample shade, and they birthed together the Ashwini Kumars.
Born from the energies of light and dark, the natives of this nakshatra are rather powerful, energetic beings. Back on Earth, they are also lorded by Ganesha and Brahma, who are the dispositors of knowledge of all creation within the universe. Ashwin Kumars can heal anyone, bring back the dead, and cure impotency. They like to initiate. They like to lead.
Physical and Personality Traits
With incredible equestrian forms, they exhibit their characters at their best early. Ashwini natives like to race into open fields and take hairpin bends at breakneck speeds without so much as breaking a sweat. Yes, they can be impulsive, but they are acutely aware of risk and can also save people from burning buildings by jumping headfirst into the fire.
With immense sexual appeal, fit bodies, and moderate diet, charismatic albeit naïve charm, they project an image of instant attraction. They have a great sense of humor. After all, even the Gods claim that creation is one big cosmic joke. So you might as well pick a side.
Professional Calling
But all jokes aside, as initiators of the zodiac they take their roles seriously when called upon. They seek to be unique in their chosen fields and have a thirst to prove themselves.
Medicine, nursing, ayurvedic and energy healing are tools of the trade. They can often have overflowing medicine cabinets in their homes. Healers and hypochondriacs are often friendly.
Can you guess why?
Early Life Challenges
The first 7 years of an Ashwini native's life are often dissatisfactory. In true Ketu fashion, they are disconnected from their social groups and feel like misfits. With the fear of being left undiscovered, they grow older to easily reveal their inner selves, and often discover the pitfalls of befriending unworthy listeners.
Sun is exalted in this nakshatra.
The Sun had mated with its own shadow. So, the first symbols of creation are marked by youthfulness, attractiveness, and ego. But Ketu's fire is pure. Like children, they too are pure.
So the Ashwini Kumars may be skilled physicians and yet they need guidance on their paths.
Courage and Transformation
One might say that the Aswins are courageous. Others might say they are naive. But fearlessness has its place. They become pioneers of avenues no one will dare venture into. This is Ketu's inner resources and Mars's strength that makes them reckless.
Remember, Ashwini natives are born from the tumultuous storms of the Gandanta between the infinite waters of Pisces into the raging fire of Aries. Like a volcano erupting all the way to the surface from the Marianas Trench. Be sure, the lava forms new lands when it cools.
Personality Dynamics
When charging headfirst, the native often burns out quickly, transforms, and starts again. The transformation is recurring with abrupt beginnings. They are direct in their approach, and their straight talk can sometimes get them in trouble. So the souls MUST be one step ahead of everyone. Should they fail, passivity and restraint are not options. Although, diplomacy and caution before action is recommended.
Start-up entrepreneurs, pioneers in bio-medicine, doctors without borders, aged care-givers, natural healers, and adventurers of all sorts are born under the influence of the Sheratan star.
The Secrets of Sheratan
Ketu and Mars are the biggest held secrets of the Ashwinis. If you understand their combined purpose, you can master this Nakshatra in your chart.
I have written much about Ketu's story in the beginning of this article, but there is an infinite amount yet to be explored. Just like the singularity of the black hole, it's the most mysterious entity in our solar system. But for us on planet Earth, there are pointed markers for Ketu.
Ketu in the Natal Chart
For example, in your natal chart, Ketu's placement can represent your past karmas, ancestral heritage, and the information coded into your DNA. Locally, it's your maternal grandfather, and Ketu's appointed place is in your 12th house of liberation. Ketu represents cuts, surgeries, and flags.
It cuts you out of the material world, heals you, and represents all that you have accomplished in your past lives. Its placement within the natal chart will ultimately decide if the native can become a true healer. However, Ketu never settles for mediocrity and will push the native to its highest potential in one lifetime alone.
Understanding Mars
Mars is the General of the army, led by the Sun who is the King of this solar system. Mars is a local hero. It initiates, leads you into wars, fights to stay alive, and wins battles for the kingdom.
It's also pure-hearted, a celibate, and a vegetarian. He's a killer with principles. It takes lives to defend. It only offends to protect. Locally, it's your siblings, but it's plotted in the 1st and 8th houses of the original zodiac and deals with births and deaths.
Relationship and Home Dynamics
So when Ashwini natives form relationships, they can be unusual and occasionally taboo. Whichever house has Ashwini prominent, that house comes into the limelight, and the natives are most proud of the accomplishment of that area of life.
Many will have Mars-represented items decorating their homes, like antique weapons. They will be lovers of food and cooking.
Spiritual Approach
Natives born under the Ashwini influence have a masculine approach to spirituality and healing. They are outward focused, so healing is projected into the material world. They serve others, but their beginnings are often selfish. But when they fall from that dream, their spiritual journey begins.
Rahu is the greatest enemy to this nakshatra, and its transits over Ashwini cause tensions that seem to pull that area of life in opposite directions. Natives will experience anger from their lives disintegrating for a bit, but move on quickly into other adventures after the transit is over.
We absolutely need the Ashwin Kumars. An end without a beginning makes no sense. Finding the true value of this nakshatra in your chart may just save you.
Welcome to the beginning of the human journey!
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