#Mitra

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ANURADHA

Anuradha, the 17th nakshatra in Vedic astrology, is a constellation marked by depth and nuance. Influenced by the stern but grounding Saturn and the benevolent deity Mitra (friendship), people born under Anuradha navigate life with a blend of practicality and idealism.

A core strength of Anuradha natives is their talent for building strong relationships. They value loyalty, honesty, and fairness, fostering a sense of harmony within their social circles. Their diplomatic nature makes them adept at bridging divides and creating a sense of unity.

However, this desire for connection can mask a deep well of emotional sensitivity. While they project a composed exterior, Anuradha individuals can be quite attuned to the feelings of others, sometimes to their own detriment. This can lead to a tendency to be overly invested in relationships, requiring them to develop healthy boundaries.

The influence of Saturn brings a dose of realism. Anuradha natives may face challenges and setbacks early on, but they are equipped with remarkable resilience. This perseverance allows them to overcome obstacles and find solace in self-discovery, often through intellectual pursuits or spiritual exploration.

Anuradha's symbol, the staff, hints at their potential for wielding knowledge and navigating complexities. They may have a natural curiosity about occult subjects or hidden patterns. This, combined with a logical mind, can make them skilled researchers or analysts.

Their inherent empathy allows them to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, making them valuable friends and colleagues. However, their sensitivity can leave them vulnerable to emotional overload. Their inherent selectiveness in choosing friends underscores their awareness of this vulnerability and (hopefully) allows them some measure of protection.

Ultimately, Anuradha is a nakshatra of transformation. With their unwavering dedication, empathetic nature, and thirst for knowledge, Anuradha individuals have the potential to become charismatic leaders who champion social causes. Theirs is a journey of uncovering the hidden light within and a testament to the potential for growth that exists even in the most obscure places - just like their symbol, the lotus, that blooms from muddy waters.

References

Sutton, Komilla. Nakshatras: The Stars Beyond the Zodiac. The Wessex Astrologer, 2014.

Tridevi, Prash. The Book of Nakshatras: A Comprehensive Treatise on the 27 Constellations. Sagar Publications, 2005.

Mangal Bhawan blog:

https://blog.mangalbhawan.com/nakshatra/anuradha-nakshatra/

Poddar, Sarajit. In search of Jyotish 9: The Nakshstras. Kindle Direct Publishing,2022.

Astrosaxena website:

https://www.astrosaxena.in/astrology/info/210/anuradha-nakshatra

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Varuna, setting down a card: Ace of spades

Mitra, pulling out an Uno card: +4

Agni, pulling out a Pokémon card: Flareon, I choose you!

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Mitra

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Varuna, the Vedic god of water and law.

He was often paired with Mitra. Ahura Mazda is believed to have been derived from him.

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Can't get last session out of my head, loosing npcs and a player character, curses beyond curses, a battle we can't win.

[ID: A digital gif of Mitra. Mitra has cast shield and is holding their ground with an anxious look on their face. Mitra is tanned halfling with light brown hair covered by a red bandana and warm brown eyes. They have a brown mask, mx is wearing a open trench coat with a frilly red fabric underneath, and tan pants with bracers. /End ID]

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Can you do an asteroid observation about the dwarf planet varuna (20000) and what it means in an astrology natal chart and in synastry? since it is very rarely talked about here in the astrology community and people with varuna prominent seem to be very influential but in a "queen" or "king" or even like a "god like" way. like eminem, kim k, naomi campbell, franz list, paris hilton and maddona have it prominent in their chart. Also i observe this asteroid prominent in huge rulers like vladimir putin and adolf hitler.

Hi there! I was wondering what asteroid to use to kick off my 'Asteroid Highlight' series, so I’m glad you asked this question! Made a whole post of it below

Also, your list of examples is amazing and very helpful; thank you so much 🧡

Asteroid Highlight: Varuna 20000 (dwarf planet)

Varuna is the Vedic deity of:

the Sky, Oceans, and Rain

These are all-encompassing, take the shape of their container, and/or are boundless in their natural state. 

A drop of water can be insignificant, but rain is hard to avoid. Even more so for oceans; oceans are an awe-inspiring, fearsome, healing, or destructive force.

Rta or Rita (Universal Law)

Meaning justice, order, rule, truth, logos

Responsible for the proper functioning of the universe (natural order, human order)

Satya (Truth and Virtue)

Meaning truth, essence, virtue

Truthful in one’s thoughts, speech, and actions

In Birth Chart:

People with Varuna prominent in their chart are those who can comprehensively understand how people work and what makes the world go ‘round. It’s like they have a sense of the universe and order in them, and they can bend and change shape to match it or have some sort of control over it (although, ultimately, they cannot have complete control over it; they still have to play by at least some rules of the universe/our world). 

When I say bend, I don't mean in a people-pleasing, bend-here-bend-there, wishy-washy vibe; it’s more about knowing who they are and understanding what about themselves is their greatest strength and power (according to aspect, placement, etc.) They are not infallible, although, to others, they may look this way; they have what they think are weaknesses and insecurities. BUT they also understand that they have strengths that could far outshine or overpower those weaknesses, and this is what they focus on and develop. Weakness can serve as the driving force of their success.

Knowing what Varuna stands for, it isn’t a huge surprise that this dwarf planet is often associated with fame, wealth, and power. As human beings, our way of controlling or “being lords of” such vastness and universality is translated in these more human ways. Prominent Varuna people may become famous or powerful in their field or wealthy. Or, they may be infamous, power-hungry, and greedy. This, in my opinion, isn’t an easy vs. hard aspect dichotomy; a single person with a prominent Varuna can experience both in their lifetime. 

Varuna as a guardian of the natural order, could make Varuna prominent people very particular about how they think people should act or how the world should operate. Maybe they are passionate about social behaviors, manners, customs, being honest and truthful, etc. Or they may have a strong stance on political, social, and economic ideologies. Whatever it is, they have a strong opinion on how things should be and won’t have a problem letting other people know. They enforce standards, or they are the high standard.

If Varuna prominent people do become famous and powerful, they may be the force that makes the world go ‘round. They will create big waves in their fields and could be seen in legendary status. They leave a lasting legacy.

In Synastry and Composite:

Varuna 20000

Mithra 4486

20000, 4486

In Hinduism, Varuna is oftentimes paired with Mitra (Mithra 4486). Together they are guardians of cosmic and moral law. 

If a couple has Varuna and Mithra aspects, this is probably an indication of a power couple. Something about this couple commands respect and awe from others. The Mitra of the couple may be more principled and traditional, whereas the Varuna of the couple is more irreligious and materialistic. 

In Hinduism, these two are said to have such a close connection that they twin up and become one unit, Mitra-Varuna. In synastry and composite charts, this could mean a twin flame relationship; something inside calls out to the other, and they recognize a similarity within themselves. Very binding connection.

The relationship could bounce back and forth between two faces; they could be gracious towards one another one day and then be punishing towards each other the next. Mitra-Varuna, the deities, are characterized this way too, gracious and also wrathful.

It is also important to note that even though Mitra and Varuna are oftentimes combined together, their characteristics together are technically the same characteristics of Varuna on its own. So, we might see the Varuna person being more dominant or visible between the two. Or, if there is no Mithra-Varuna aspect but only prominent Varuna aspects, whatever planet Varuna touches will be the area in their relationship where Varuna will dominate the planet person. Could be in a subtle or obvious way, depending on the people involved.

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Lets give it up for the hardest working father and husband this side of the Eye of Terror

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.....Am I reading this wrong or did they just say the Sun (I'm guessing Surya here) is Mitra-Varuna's son (pun unintended)?

Source: Rig Veda (First Mandala, I.21.13)

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✧・ﾟ:*Today’s magical girl of the afternoon is: Mitra from White Cat Project!✧・ﾟ:*

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found this from the darkest depths in my art files on my laptop 😭 this is how i imagine mitra, the vedic god to look like