A Journey to Discover your Divine Destiny Pattern
Nectar of the Nakṣatras
Daughters of Destiny
"The nakṣatra and all the stars appear to work intentionally for the good of the world”. ~ Kāma Śāstra
Each individual has a divinely bestowed destiny pattern, given at the time of birth, which reveals their purpose & gifts in life.
Nectar of the Nakṣatras
12 Month Journey through the Stars
The nakṣatras are 27 feminine star constellations. Also known as the "lunar mansions", these daughters of the progenitor Dakśa in Vedic Lore are unique to the Vedic system of Astrology.
The primary nakṣatras of your birth hold the secrets to your unique life's purpose & potential.
While the signs and planets are the masculine "seeable" aspect of astrology, the 27 Nakṣatras are the feminine star patterns hidden behind & beyond seeable astrology. They hold the key to...
Your purpose, unique gifts & life lessons.
In a world of seemingly overwhelming choices & comparisons, many find themselves frustrated & floundering to see their purpose.
Or we are confounded by behavior. Why do we each respond so differently to life's circumstances?
The 27 Lunar Mansions can light your path of understanding yourself and others and knowing what actions are most aligned for you in life... if you can only gain the key to their sacred chambers.
"See the cosmic horse who holds the whole universe. His form is made of the nakṣatras and the stars are his bones." ~ Taittiriya Upaniṣad
Who is this program for?
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Students of Vedic Astrology or Āyurveda who would like to learn [or deepen knowledge of] the Nakṣatras to better advise clients.
Counselors, Advisors or Healing Practitioners who would like to have a key to understanding clients’ destiny patterns without needing to understand ALL of vedic astrology.
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Sādhakas of the Vedic & Tantra tradition who love mystical wisdom, stories and practical teachings that make all of live more meaningful.
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Spiritual seekers, ritual-makers and those who believe in the unseeable factors of life.
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Anyone who wishes to understand themselves and their own destiny pattern!
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Nectar of Nakṣatras | 12 Month Program
Nakṣatra Program Features
A 12 Month Journey through the Starfield
The nine grahas [loosely planets] and their key meanings & roles in our lives.
Gaṇeśa & Lore of Light – devotional journey into the value of jyotiṣa and its divine lord who’s principles are embedded into it.
The Moon & Her Phases – Bonus class on the Tithi Nitya Goddesses
The 27 Nakṣatras including symbolism, ruling deity, mystical stories, lists of meanings
Access to your vedic horoscope which will show your primary Nakṣatras, so you can learn your personal destiny pattern.
Introductory class on the nakṣatra from a technical & mystical perspective.
- Monthly 90 min class
- Monthly Live Q&As
- Online Community for discussions.
The Nakṣatras determine the the Vedic months, the timing of rituals, our ever changing mental moods and modes and each person's destiny pattern.
More about this Program
Personalized & Practical
As a student in this program, you will be invited to send us your birth information, so that we can send you your primary nakṣatras. If you feel inclined you will also be able to independently find out the nakṣatras of your loved ones, to gain deeper understanding and compassion for them.
Deep & Digestible
We will go at a digestible pace, with an amount of knowledge for each nakṣatra that is deep & satisfying without going too far into overwhelming amounts of information. With one class per month and 3 nakṣatras per class you’ll feel it is “just right” for heart felt learning of wisdom.
Meaningful & Applicable
In learning about the nakṣatras, you are learning about the star field that is the backdrop of life. By learning about the nakṣatras you will listen to divine and sacred stories, and be initiated into an understanding of the deeper patterns behind the variety of personalities & purposes in the world.
Mystical & Inspiring
You’ll learn to understand the flavor of each day, which is determined by the nakṣatra position of the moon. You’ll gain special insight into the full & new moon of each month when you understand the nakṣatras and how they influence mental states, fears, desires & potentials.
"The 27 divine daughters of Dakṣa, known as the Nakṣatra are married to Soma - the glorious moon." ~ Pūraṇa
The Nectar of the Nakṣatras will facilitate your connection with yourself, and those around you and the whole universe, by taking you on a sacred pilgrimage through the star field.
Nectar of the Nakṣatras makes use of vedic hymns, jyotiṣa śāstra [scripture], the oral tradition of teaching, personal revelations and the stories of the purānas.
"To say that you are like a Nakṣatra is to say that you are beautiful and brilliant as a constellation or star”. ~ Marathi Aphorism
A Note from Kaya
The very first thing my husband Michael and I were given to learn by our first Jyotiṣa teacher in India was the 27 Nakṣatra. We were simply comanded “here are the 27 Nakṣatras! Memorize them!”
That was 23 years ago. Soon after, our primary Jyotiṣa guru, Hart deFouw, took us through several study circuits with the Nakṣatra over the course of a couple of years. It seemed he could churn endless lists of meanings for each star.
Years after, I deepened my love of sacred stories when reading purānas to my children and contemplating meanings in meditative reflection over the past 13 years. Through this process more secrets of the Nakṣatra were revealed, hidden in the ancient lore of this tradition.
And I experienced the magic in understanding my own Nakṣatra, which allowed me to settle more deeply into myself and embrace my purpose.
A masterful jyotishi is rare, and though I studied for years with Hart, I do not consider myself to be a jyotishi. The behind the scenes master jyotishi in this program is Michael. With close private tutelage under Hart’s wing for many years, and the blessing of Sri Krishan Mantriji, he has been counseling clients with Vedic Astrology since 2008.
Just as a star takes millions of years to form, and it’s light can take thousands of years for us to see… it is true that all things of true value time is a most essential ingredient. And time itself is the Goddess… so I hope it is with Her permission and blessing that we embark on this journey together!
These 27 star patterns, which I call the “daughters of destiny”, can help us to love ourselves more.
May this offering not only satisfy your hunger for knowledge… but guide you in understanding, accepting, embracing and living up to the promise of who you are.
Love,
Kaya
"Oh lord Śiva! The nakṣatra, planets and the stars are indeed your divine ornaments”. ~ Śiva Pūraṇa
FAQs
This is a 12 month program in total. Classes are primarily taught LIVE and will be recorded for your convenience. Our plan is to begin with 3 preparatory & devotional classes, followed by one class per month, covering 3 Nakṣatras over the course of 9 months. It is a commitment, but laid out in a slow schedule that allows you to digest, without pressure. See & PRINT the schedule here.
You do not need anything. However, a notebook dedicated for notes is strongly encouraged.
Each class is 2 hours of teachings, storytime & discussion.
If you’re trying to minimize screen time, just darken your screen listen as an audio course. The video is there to make it a little more engaging for people who are in need of visual connection to the teacher.
Yes! There will be time during class for questions. You’ll also be invited into our online Sangha – a beautiful, diverse and supportive group of students online. There you can share your experience, insights & questions. Maybe you’ll even connect with students who have the same Nakṣatras as you!
As a student in the program, Michael and Kaya will send you an email with your primary Nakṣatras – your Sun, Moon & Rising Nakṣatra positions.