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Take Exam (Pay Later)Nakshatra 25: Shatabhisha
The Essence
Shatabhisha is known as 'The Veiling Star.' It represents the profound silence of the deep ocean and the vast night sky. It is the realm where the boundary between poison and cure dissolves; it is the laboratory of the cosmos where the 'Hundred Physicians' work in secrecy. To understand Shatabhisha is to understand that the void is not empty—it is full of potential waiting to be manifested.
Attributes
- Deity: Varuna (God of Cosmic Waters/Sky)
- Ruler: Rahu (North Node)
- Symbol: Empty Circle / 100 Physicians / 100 Stars
- Gana: Rakshasa (Demon)
- Quality: Chara (Movable)
Psychology
Gifts: Healing, secrecy, philosophical depth, scientific mind, and the ability to see through illusions. They are the visionaries who understand the interconnectedness of all things.
Shadows: Isolation, addiction, harsh speech, secrecy, and a tendency to withdraw from the world. They can be prone to anxiety and paranoia due to the Rahu influence.
Mythology
Varuna is the keeper of 'Rta' (Cosmic Law). He sees everything with his thousand eyes (the stars). He carries a noose (Pasha) with which he binds sinners, often manifesting as hardship. However, he also possesses the 'Hundred Physicians' (Shatabhisha) who symbolize profound restoration when the sinner repents and speaks the truth. This highlights the connection between truth, confession, and inner renewal.
Vocations
Doctor, Healer, Astronomer, Astrologer, Researcher, Alcohol/Drug Rehab Counselor, Media/Technology (Rahu), and any field involving 'waves' or 'liquids'.
Relationships
Shatabhisha natives are often emotionally guarded and secretive. They need a partner who respects their need for solitude and does not try to pry into their secrets. They can be difficult to get close to, but once trust is established, they are deeply loyal.
Guidance
- Action: Sky Gazing or Ocean Gazing at night to calm the mind. Truth-telling and confession are the ultimate cures for Varuna's noose.
- Deity: Varuna / Shiva
- Gemstone: Gomed (Hessonite)
- Mantra: Om Varunaya Namaha
Go Deeper
Examine the chart you are studying. Is there a planet sitting in the 'Empty Circle' of Aquarius? That planet is currently in quarantine, undergoing a metamorphosis. Identify it, for that is where the soul is seeking its cure.
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