Ashvins

ORIGIN:

India

The Ashvins are the Vedic divine twins. These two brothers, Dasra (“Accomplishing Wonderful Deeds”) and Nasatya (“Helpful”) are described as leaders of Heaven. The Rig Veda says they preside over Earth.

The Ashvins are solar horses, sons of the sun, born from the nostrils of their sacred mare mother, Ashvini. They rise at dawn to disperse gloom to the far corners of Earth. They are saviors from sin and are petitioned by the ailing and infirm for peace and healing. The Ashvins not only treat humans, but they are also the personal physicians of the Devas. Just to be in their presence provides healing power. They are also oracular spirits.

MANIFESTATION:

They are young, rambunctious, full of energy, and sweet-natured.

PLANET:

Sun

Time:

Sunrise

Constellation:

Ashvini, the very first of the Nakshatras (lunar mansion: divisions through which the moon passes every month in Vedic astrology) associated with the star Beta Arietis, one of the horns in the constellation Aries. (Althoughthe Ashvins are horses, they Demonstrate the cardinal energy associated with Aries.)

Offering: Honey; ghee (clarified butter: place a cotton wick in ghee and burn)

SEE ALSO:

Saulé

SOURCE:

Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses– Written by :Judika Illes Copyright © 2009 by Judika Illes.