Understanding the Air-Element Zodiac Signs

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AuthorNarendraNath Maharaj
DescriptionAir-element zodiac guide for Gemini, Libra, Aquarius—directions, timings, mantras, nadis and remedies for spiritual balance and success in Kali Yuga.

In earlier chapters, we saw how the twelve zodiac signs are divided among the four great elements — Earth, Water, Fire, and Air. The division is as follows:

Today we focus on the zodiac signs belonging to the Air element.

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### The Nature of Air Signs in the Age of Kali (Kali Yuga)

In Kali Yuga, the Air element is dominant. Its *inner quality* (nijaguna) is compassion and equality (samata). The signs governed by the Air element are:

People born under these signs should follow certain spiritual practices for harmony and progress.

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### Direction for Worship and Important Activities

Air-sign individuals should always face the North while performing daily spiritual practices.

North is the direction of growth and prosperity for these signs. Therefore:

Since compassion is the natural quality of the Air element, this quality is strengthened through North-directed worship.

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### Most Auspicious Lunar Phase

For Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius:

Important tasks and spiritual activities should be undertaken during the waning fortnight.

Daily spiritual practice must continue throughout the year without interruption.

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### Best Time of Day for Worship

The universe is constantly influenced by the movement of the five elements, the solar system, and the constellations. Considering these forces:

The most effective period for Air-sign individuals is:

7:30 AM to 12:50 PM (the first quarter of the day).

During this time:

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### The Breath Channels (Nadis)

Humans breathe through two channels:

The breath naturally shifts between these channels throughout the day.

For Air-element signs:

Work should be done when the Solar channel (right nostril) is active.

If it is not active:

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### Inner Tendencies of Air Signs

These signs carry certain deep tendencies:

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### Daily Worship for Air Signs

Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius should worship:

Mantras:

  1. `ॐ नमः शिवाय |`
  2. `ॐ नमो भगवते पंचवदनाय ऊर्ध्वदिशे हयग्रीवमुखाय ॐ श्रीवीरहनुमते ॐ रूं रूं रूं रूं रूं रूं रुद्रमूर्तये सकल लोकवशीकरणाय वेदविद्या स्वरूपिणे हुं फट घेघेघेघेघेघे स्वाहा |`

This daily practice stabilises the mind, awakens energy, and improves overall success.

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### Pilgrimage

A pilgrimage to Kedarnath at least once in life is especially beneficial. Such pilgrimages help:

Shiva and Hanuman are embodiments of the Air element, and their work influences generations.

Reading Dasbodh and Tukaram Gatha is recommended.

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### Social Nature of Air Signs

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## Individual Signs

### Gemini (Mithun)

Mercury’s essence and the Air element’s compassion reside in this tree. Worship here is very effective.

Mantras (108 times):

  1. `ॐ ऐं श्रीं स्त्रीं बुधाय नम: |`
  2. `ॐ सौम्यरूपाय विद्महे | चंद्रसुताय धीमहि | तन्नो बुधः प्रचोदयात् ॥`
  3. `ॐ उत्पात रूपो जगतां चंद्रपूत्रो महाद्युति: | सूर्यप्रियकरो विद्वान् पीडां हरतु मे बुध: | ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं स: बुधाय नम: |`

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### Libra (Tula)

Burn camphor, musk, bamboo, or sandalwood under the tree.

Mantras (108 times):

  1. `ॐ र्‍हीं श्रीं शुक्राय नम: |`
  2. `ॐ भृगुसुताय विद्महे | दिव्यदेहाय धीमहि | तन्नो शुक्र: प्रचोदयात् ॥`
  3. `ॐ दैत्यमंत्री गुरुस्तेषां प्राणदश्च महामति: | प्रभुस्ताराग्रहाणां च पीडां हरतु मे भृगु: | ॐ द्रां द्रीं द्रौं स: शुक्राय नम: |`

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### Aquarius (Kumbha)

Burn chickpea flour under this tree.

Mantras (108 times):

  1. `ॐ ऐं र्‍हीं श्रीं शनैश्चराय नम: |`
  2. `ॐ रविनंदनाय विद्महे | दीर्घदेहाय धीमहि | तन्नः शनि: प्रचोदयात् ॥`
  3. `ॐ सूर्यपूत्रो दीर्घदेहो विशालाक्ष: शिवप्रिय: | मंदचार: प्रसन्नात्मा पीडां हरतु मे शनि: | ॐ खां खीं खूं स: शनैश्चराय नम: |`

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### Summary

For deeper study, refer to the book: “हा खेळ प्राक्तनचा की पूर्वसंचितांचा” published by Nātha Shakti Peeth.