Jyohiri

Nakshatras

Rohini

Rohini, the Moon's favourite star, stands for growth, beauty and abundance.

Star lord
Moon
Rasi
Vrishabha
Deity
Brahma (Prajapati), the creator
Symbol
Ox cart
Animal (yoni)
Serpent
Gana
Manushya (human)
Traditional tree
Jamun (Java plum)

Tree lists differ between regions; a tree is shown where most lists agree.

Nature

Rohini people are charming, artistic and caring. They enjoy comfort and beautiful things, and they are good at making things grow, whether a garden, a family or a business.

Strengths

  • Attractive personality and good taste
  • Patient builders of wealth
  • Loving and loyal

Watch out for

  • Attachment to comfort and possessions
  • Jealousy or possessiveness

Careers

Agriculture, food and dairy, arts and music, fashion and beauty, trade, and hospitality.

Health

Linked with the throat and face; colds and weight need watching.

Keys to success

  • Share what you have; avoid possessiveness
  • Save steadily: you grow wealth slowly and surely
  • Keep your love fair to everyone

Remedies

  • Pray to Lord Krishna, whose birth star is Rohini
  • Offer milk or white food on Mondays
  • Plant or water a jamun tree

Story

The Moon loved Rohini more than his other 26 wives, the daughters of Daksha. Daksha cursed him to waste away, and Shiva softened the curse so the Moon waxes and wanes. Rohini reminds us that love must be shared fairly.

Good for (muhurta)

Dhruva (fixed)

Lasting beginnings: laying foundations, house-warming, buying land, planting, coronations and long-term commitments.

Traditionally one of the 11 stars chosen for weddings.

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