Guest guest Posted November 3, 2001 Report Share Posted November 3, 2001 Dear Gauranga Das, Namaste, I do apologize as my replay was fired away before I finished writing it so I continue here -> The major difference between the Nakshatras and Upagrahas is as follows: The Nakshatras are an entire system (probably the oldest) based on a finer division of the zodiac constituting of 13:20 degrees where the Moon enters a new Nakshatra each day during it monthly cycle. There are 27 Nakshatras with their own lords (i.e. rulerships) and own interpretation combined with the placement of the planets in their spectrum (both birth and transits). They provide much more specific information than just using the sign interpretations. Further the Nakshatras are divided into 4 padas each (can be seen as the connecting part of the Nakshatras with the regular zodiac). Upagrahas are mathematical points where some of them represent parts (or portions) of planets. As an example Gulika represent a part/portion of Saturn and is regarded malefic in nature. Therefore Upagrahas are a "stand alone" points with respective interpretations depending on their placement in the chart, while the Nakshatras division is an entire system. Kind regards Jay Weiss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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