Mula Gandanta in Prashna — Why This Junction Is Dangerous
Gandanta literally means "the knot at the end" — the last 1°20' of certain nakshatras (Revati, Ashlesha, Jyeshtha) and the first 1°20' of the next. A Prashna asked when the Moon is in Gandanta is unstable.
Why Gandanta is unstable
- Transition between water and fire signs.
- Ascending or descending nakshatra leaves residue.
- Question carries unprocessed emotion.
Three Gandanta zones
- Revati → Ashwini (Pisces → Aries).
- Ashlesha → Magha (Cancer → Leo).
- Jyeshtha → Mula (Scorpio → Sagittarius).
What to do
- Wait for the Moon to clear the junction.
- Re-ask after at least 4-6 hours.
- If absolutely urgent, treat the answer as provisional.
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