nakshatra 16 of 27 · lord Jupiter
The forked path — ambition that will not stop before the goal
| Attribute | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Presiding deity | Indra and Agni together | The power the star answers to. |
| Symbol | Triumphal archway | The image the classics use to remember its nature. |
| Star lord | Jupiter | Runs this star's dasha periods — see its mantra. |
| Gana | Rakshasa | Temperament group used in matching. |
| Yoni | Tiger (male) | Animal symbol — compatibility of instinct. |
| Nadi | Antya (Kapha) | Ayurvedic constitution; same nadi is avoided in matching. |
| Naming syllables | Ti · Tu · Te · To | One sound per pada, in order. |
Sustained ambition: campaigns, long study, goals with a finish line.
The finish line moving forever; enough is never counted.
These are tendencies the tradition associates with the star — context for reflection, never a forecast. Your own days depend on your whole chart: the running dasha lords and what they signify.