Lord Shiva’s abode in astrology – A study

This is an attempt to decipher the most complex subject via the realms of astrology. To praise, define & associate a deity whose character is so diversified that it still can’t be defined completely by all the Vedas together. It’s not grandiose to say that if the whole ocean of world would turn into the ink, all human hands would turn into the writing pens, whole earth would be used as the writing surface & all the sages would start writing His praise, then also we would miss some aspects of His revered personality.

When it comes to associate a planet with Shiva, we all know the answer in the form of a beautifully adorned crown in His head. But which Zodiac sign gets the honour of completely associating with Shiva has always wondered me, the sign which has the potential to completely encapsulate the contradicting aspects of Him. Recently, I have come across an article where the author has described Aquarius as the presiding sign of Lord Shiva. This further intrigued me to do a research on the Aquarius sign to get the underlying truth. This article is result of that work only.

While trying to find its symmetry with the Lord Blue Throat, on surface these claims look bit plausible as Aquarius is the 11^th zodiac sign, a number which is considered as the most spiritual & extraordinary in Numerology. Along with being ruled by three planets Saturn (aloofness, contemplative & solid energy of ‘Muladhara Chakra’), Rahu (Most knowledgeable & philosophical) & Uranus (rebellion, transcendence, blissful & consciousness energy of ‘Sahasrara Chakra’). It also inherits the qualities of the original 11^th House which stands for all the large network circle (Vast following), which is completely in sync with Shiva’s all embracing, & accepting nature in the form of His worshippers (Macabre, homemakers) . But to strengthen our claim, further digging is required. This can’t get complete without knowing the underlying operational force of the zodiac sign. These are the three Nakshatras which infuses their qualities in every zodiac sign. So let’s study them one by one

Dhanistha  

It’s the peak of Martian energy with its symbol none other than a musical drum Damru. Our ancient scriptures are full of stories of Shiva’s immense music ability. Shiva, even while wreaking havoc & destruction, does so in a graceful and rhythmical dance form known as Tandava, exemplified by His famous Nataraja posture

Shatabhisha

This is the Nakshatra of mystery, contemplation, seclusion, which has produced (Moon/ ASC/ Jupiter/ 9^th Lord in Shatabhisha) some of the greatest healers, saints, ascetics, human kind has ever witnessed. Ramakrishna Paramhansa, the leading spiritual light in the late 19^th century, had his Ascendant, Sun as well as Mercury placed in Shatabhisha making him a triple Shatabhisha.

Purvabhadrapada

It is the culmination of Jupiterian energy which can be described in one word “diabolical”. All the Human sacrifices, fierce aggression, violence, extreme penance, self torture & self mortification can be ascribed to this Nakshatra. This is completely in sync with the destructive form of Lord Shiva (Though he destroys the ego, darkness & ignorance of humankind)

Contemplating all the above, we can confidently say that Lord Shiva presides over the sign Aquarius.