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Rohini leads the soul into the mundane world with all its pleasures,
attachments and drunkenness (as in the case with Balarama). It is an asterism
which directs the individual towards the physical world of illusion, with all
its comforts and luxuries. Under Rohini the mind principle in man,
represented by the Moon, is in its state of exaltation and is able to
experience the newness of its ventures. It immerses the individual in worldly
involvements but like Balarama, even while indulging in intoxicating
situations and bending the world to his whims and fancies, he finally helps
his younger brother, Lord Krishna, to unfold his Divine mission.
In Sanskrit, Rohini also means a girl having her first menstruation. It is only
after attaining this stage that she is able to bear children. Rohini, in fact,
represents that cosmic stage which enables the human soul to become ready
for creative manifestation. It is the acme of creative potential. It is the
asterism which leads to symbiotic relationship with those who are
complementary with oneself and in union with whom there is the possibility
of receiving some greater experience. Acting on the lower levels, Rohini
brings about a deeper involvement in sexual relationships often going
beyond traditional social mores, induced by strong impulses and in a state of
intoxication. Whatever Rohini does it imparts a sense of mission and there is
the feeling that one's action will have important repercussions.
5 MRIGASHIRA
Mrigashira stands for an auspicious beginning and the newness of
experience. Its characteristics have been figured in various ways, suggesting
dissatisfaction with existence or confusion and disorientation created by
cataclysmic events. Following the turmoil, a new relationship is established
which imparts a different momentum to life.
Mrigashira consists of the three stars of the head of Orion, extending from
53° 20' to 66° 40' of the zodiac. It first half is in Taurus ruled by Venus,
while its second is in Gemini ruled by Mercury. The asterism itself is ruled
by Mars. Its primary motivation is Moksha, liberation, while its basic
attribute is Rajas, activity, with Tamas or inertia at secondary and tertiary
levels.
The presiding deity of Mrigashira is the Vedic god Soma, the God of the
mystic nectar that imparts great sensitivity and gives enlightenment Soma is
identified with the Moon, and the story is told how he eloped with