Naga Karana
Naga is the tenth of the 11 Karanas in Vedic astrology and the third of the Fixed (Sthira) Karanas. It occurs once every lunar month during the second half of the Amavasya (New Moon) Tithi. This Karana embodies a mysterious, intense, and transformative energy, deeply connected to the primordial life force and hidden knowledge.
Symbolism and Meaning
The symbol of Naga Karana is the Serpent. The serpent represents the Kundalini energy, wisdom, and the ability to shed old layers to reveal a renewed self. In ancient traditions, snakes are guardians of the earth's treasures and masters of secrets. Naga embodies a powerful, yet potentially volatile energy. It signifies a time when things are not as they appear on the surface and requires careful, focused action.
Ruling Deity: The Naga Devatas (Serpent Gods)
The presiding deities of Naga Karana are the Naga Devatas, the divine serpent gods who dwell in the subterranean world (Patala). They are the masters of the earth's deep energies and the guardians of spiritual mysteries. This connection grants Naga Karana a sharp, investigative, and protective quality. It is an ideal time for rituals related to removing curses (Naga Dosha), seeking hidden knowledge, or performing deep psychological healing.
Characteristics of People Born in Naga Karana
Individuals born during Naga Karana often exhibit the following characteristics:
- Intuitive: They possess a natural ability to see through deception and understand the deeper truths of any situation.
- Persistent: Much like a serpent stalking its prey, they have the patience and focus to achieve their goals no matter how long it takes.
- Mysterious: They often have a magnetic yet reserved personality, and their true plans are rarely obvious to others.
- Healers: They may have a natural affinity for medicine, particularly involving herbs, toxins, or psychological depth.
Auspicious Activities
Naga Karana is favorable for:
- Investigation: Deep research, detective work, or solving long-standing mysteries.
- Spiritual Purification: Worshipping the Nagas or performing rituals to remove obstacles from the past.
- Healing: Addressing subconscious fears and deep-seated emotional issues.
- Strategic Endings: Bringing projects to a definitive, carefully planned conclusion.
Technical Details
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Fixed (Sthira) |
| Ruling Deity | Naga Devatas |
| Symbol | Serpent (Snake) |
| Nature | Mysterious / Intense |
| Occurrence | 2nd half of Amavasya Tithi |