Constellation Libra
Tula mandala – The balance – Burj al Mizan – Chelai, the claws. Constellation Libra.
Alpha – Zuben Esh Shemali, the northern claw(of the scorpion) – Saumya-Kilaka – Zubenesh.
Beta – Zuben el Janib – Zubenelg, southern claw – Yamya Kilaka.
Delta – Mulu-Lizi, man of fire – Tarit – Al Hakrab, the scorpion.
Eta – Zubenhakrabi, scorpion’s claw.
Asterisms in Libra
Nakshatra Visākha – Radha. The 16th of sequence. Made up of Alpha and Beta Libra. Deity – Indra and Agni.
El Zubana – The claws. Alpha and Beta Libra. The 16th Arabic lunar mansion.
Stars at Sidereal Zodiac Degree
Zuben Elakrab
1°16’ Scorpio
– Gamma Libra. ‘The price of the deficient’. In reference to (slain) Lupus, the price of the conflict.
Zuben Elgenubi
21°13’ Libra
– Alpha Libra. The Southern scale. Also to be referred as the claws of the Scorpion in the olden eras. Also the Nakshatra Visakha, the star of purpose.
Zuben Elakribi
21°25’ libra
– Delta Libra. In the northern claw. Also called the ‘Man of Fire’, or the one next to the leader.
Zuben Hakrabi
24°54’ Libra
– Nu Libra. A star in the southern claw. Near the scale. Has regal origins.
Zuben Eschamali
25°30’ Libra
– Beta Libra. The Northern Scale. Also known as the ‘full price that covers it’, and the Northern Light in the most ancient systems.
Lupus constellation
Sārdula mandala – The wolf.
Alpha – Men.
Asterisms in Lupus
Vyāghra, old nakshatra – Vrik.
Made up of Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta Lupus.
Constellation Centaurus
Mahishāsura mandala.
Alpha – Rigel Kentaurus.
Beta – Hadar – Agena.
Gamma – Muhlifain.
Theta – Menkent.
Kappa – Ke Kwan.
Toliman
5°38’ Scorpio
– Alpha Centaurus. Rigel. Mahisasura in the Indian pantheon. This is the closest star after our Sun.
Menkent
18°27’ Libra
– Theta Centaur. The left shoulder of the centaur, the one that holds the bow.
Agena
29°55’ Libra
– Beta Centaurus. The knee of the Centaur. Also called Hadar, the ground.
Circinus constellation
Vritta mandala – compass.
Apus constellation
Dhumrāt mandala – bird of paradise.
A coat of quotes and passing poetry
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Beyond the place of action in its predictable causes, over the awnings of lofty judgemental pauses. Conserved of the senses until met upon reverential swoon, undeterred to inner light, the sheen un-jaded to childlike and sacred moody interludes. Redeemed to be viewed, like dusty letters in the keep of time discovered in a vintage assemble of memories entwined.
Gratitude’s shine, in ever-glow and effervescent easy smiles, a providential find.
Enlightening the heart, unburdening the mind, a faith full of inner respect and esteem, warmth kindled to resurface resonantly bejewelled lines.
Talking to time, until.
Sublime.
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