The three ganas of nakshatras: Understanding divine, human and demonic traits in vedic astrology

In Vedic astrology, there are 27 Nakshatras or lunar constellations which are linked to celestial influences and are further classified into 3 types called Ganas. These Ganas-Deva (Divine), Manushya (Human) and Rakshasa (Demonic)-offer invaluable insight into personality, behaviour, strengths and approach to life of an individual.

Astrologers believe that determining the Gana of the Nakshatra of birth of a person plays a major role in the personality traits and compatibility in the relationships.

Deva Gana: Divine spirits

People born in Deva Gana Nakshatras are generally described as gentle, compassionate and spiritually inclined. It is known that they have a calm disposition, a helping nature, and a strong sense of ethics.



The persons falling in this category are generally peace loving, co-operative and charitable in nature. They like to have harmony in relationships, and try to avoid conflicts as much as possible.

The Deva Gana Nakshatras comprise Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana and Revati.

Main characteristics:

• Kind-hearted and empathetic
• Spiritual-minded
• Disciplined and respectful
• Helpful and generousDiplomatic and peaceful

Manushya Gana: The realistic

Manushya Gana is about the human side of life, the balance between material ambitions and emotional-social responsibilities. People of this Gana are practical, adaptable and self development minded.

They are often ambitious and intelligent enough to overcome the challenges of life. They are more interested in worldly achievements than the Deva Gana natives, but they do maintain social ties.

The Manushya Gana Nakshatras are Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Purvashada, Uttarashada, Purva Bhadrapada and Uttara Bhadrapada.

Features:

• Motivated and results-oriented
• Realistic and pragmatic
• Lively socially
• Resourceful, adaptable
• Balanced life life style

Rakshasa Gana: The power pioneers

Rakshasa Gana is not about evil or negativity as popularly believed. In Vedic astrology it indicates power of mind, individuality, fearlessness and thinking out of the box.

The people born under the Rakshasa Gana Nakshatras are said to be determined, courageous and daring to defy the norms of the society. They are normally risk takers in the name of achieving their goals and often have leadership qualities.

But their strength of feeling can sometimes make them seem stubborn, rebellious or aggressive.

The Rakshasa Gana Nakshatras are Krittika, Ashlesha, Magha, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Moola, Dhanishta and Shatabhisha.

Key features:

• Bold and courageous
• Freethinker
• Purpose
• Competitive & influential
• Administrative skills

Compatibility in marriage gana

While analysing compatibility between two horoscopes they also consider Gana matching. Deva and Manushya Ganas are traditionally considered relatively compatible, whereas combinations with Rakshasa Gana may need more understanding and adjustment.

Gana is a part of astrology and experts stress it is just one of many factors. A full birth chart gives a complete picture of character, relationships and life path.

With Vedic astrology in vogue, The 3 Ganas is a fascinating insight into the ancient knowledge that tries to explain the variance in human personalities by the stars.
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