“I n astrology, birth stars are just as important as celestial planets. It is vital to visit temples dedicated to one's birth star, or Janma Nakshatram, much as it is important to visit temples dedicated to the Navagrahas or celestial planets.It is vital to visit temples dedicated to one's birth star, or Janma Nakshatram, much as it is important to visit temples dedicated to the Navagrahas or celestial planets. According to MAHASHIVAPURANAM, "He who plants trees on the ground shall never lose his place in the heaven." This assertion supports the idea that protecting forests and their richness is the main goal.

The history of Indian culture is where the idea of adopting a plant originated. The concepts of "Nakshatras" (Constellations) and "Rashis" are the foundation of Indian astrology (moon signs). The ecologists and environmentalists of the past were our ancient saints. They came to understand the significance of plants and animals for human survival, which inspired them to preserve them as deities. The Indian astrology system makes reference to 27 stars (Nakshatras). Each star has a governing deity and one tree as its qualities. Every person has a star assigned to them based on the day and time of their birth, and there are 27 stars total in a year. Every single person born on Earth will (must) be a member of one of these 27 stars.

Any astrologer can locate your birth information if you know it precisely. Protecting and preventing oneself from cutting down one's star plant is one of an Indian's most important responsibilities. Every tree in this place continues to provide vitality to the unique individual born under the unique star. Therefore, when you spend time or concentrate close to or under that specific tree, which corresponds to their star, any maladies or health problems are corrected, healed, or cured. Thus, the existence of all 27 trees immediately results in the creation of healthy, sound, physical, mental, psychic, and spiritual beings, which is the utmost and purest form of happiness for both the individual and the Earth.

You Can Heal With Plants and Trees from Your Nakshatras

The idea of adopting a plant comes from the prehistoric Vedic culture. The idea of Nakshatras (Constellations) and Rashis forms the foundation of Vedic astrology (as per moon signs). Each person has a certain Nakshatra allotted to them based on the day and time of their birth. There are a total of 27 Nakshatras (the tithi). Each Nakshatra has a symbolic tree or plant that expresses its relationship to the unchanging natural world. Every time a child is born in a Vedic household, it is customary for the parents to plant a tree belonging to the same Nakshatra as the baby's date of birth. Because it was thought that the healthier and happier the tree grew, the more health and pleasure the child would experience, it was expected that the individual would care for the tree as if it were his own child.

It will be beneficial for us to know which tree belongs to our Janma Nakshatra (Birth Constellation) and to have some concept about its medicinal properties or other applications if these trees have been given to the 27 nakshatras by the Vedic Rishis. Thus, the existence of the entire set of 27 trees immediately results in the creation of healthy, sound, physical, mental, psychic, and spiritual beings, which is the utmost and purest form of happiness for both the individual and the Earth. In a special way, Vedic Jyotish and Vrksha Ayurveda act as a saviour of the environment and ecological balance through the use of trees that correlate to the Nakshtras and Rashis. Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space, collectively known as the Panchatatwa, are the five elements that make up the entire universe.

The other four fundamental components are quite useful in daily life, however the Akashtatwa, or space element, operates at higher realms of life. These five elements, as well as Astronomy and Natural Sciences, are the main foundations of the topics Vedic Jyotish and Sthapatya Ved. As a result, our Rasis have created laws and customs to protect the "Prakriti" or environment. The planets, the sun, the moon, the earth, rashi, trees, herbs, animals, food, customs, and holidays, among other things, have been blended into faith, religion, the environment, and ecological theory. According to Vedic Jyotisha, by planting a plant or tree according to the native's birth Nakshatra, they can become rid of illnesses, physical, social, and economic issues (constellation). This may be one of the reasons why our ancestors worshipped trees as divine elements and regarded them as being equal to gods and goddesses.

One receives the maximum benefit when they worship a tree or plant according to their native's Nakshatra. Natives worship the specific tree or plant, water it on a daily basis, walk around it a few times, and fulfil all of their wishes and get rid of all of their problems. Each tree has a mantra that should be chanted in reverence. This benediction was based on the notion that nothing can be harmed if it is adored. Hinduism holds that all vegetation—trees, plants, and roots—came from Lord Brahama's hair and is beneficial. In reality, Lord Shiva's Rudra counterpart, trees, have been accurately likened. The trees also use the carbon dioxide and give us oxygen, just as Lord Shiva ingested poison and gave nectar to humans. The Atharvaveda considers the earth to be the mother, and the inhabitants as her sons.

Vedas teach us to revere plants and trees as our parents. We get our oxygen from trees, which also clean the air and keep the relationship between the earth and the sky harmonious. According to the Vedas, a tree is comparable to ten sons. According to astrological research, by planting a plant or tree in accordance with the constellation in place at the time of his or her birth, a person can be freed from illnesses, physical, social, and economic troubles. This may be one of the reasons why our ancestors worshipped trees as divine elements and regarded them as being equal to gods and goddesses. One receives the greatest benefit when they worship a tree or plant according to its nakshatra. Below are the trees that should be worshipped according to each of the 27 nakshatras and their associated benefits.

1. Ashwini Nakshatra Moon
Sign : Aries
Lord : Ketu
Temple : Piravi Maundeeswarar temple, Tiruthuraipoondi , Thiruvarur
Tree/Plant : Strychnine tree, Poison Nut
Latin Name : Strychnous Nux-Vomica
It is a great medicinal tree that is mentioned in ancient medical systems. The name of the fruit comes from its venomous seeds. The tree connected with Ashwini Nakshatra is kuchla, or strychnine. Regularly watering, walking around, and touching this tree will grant all requests and eliminate all obstacles from life.

2. Bharani Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Aries
Lord : Venus
Temple: Agneeswarar, Nalladai, Nagapattinam
Tree/Plant : Amla, Indian Gooseberry
Latin Name : Phyllanthus Emblica
For this nakshatra, the recommended tree is awala, or Indian gooseberry. Residents of the Bharani nakshatra should offer unbroken grains (akshat), kumkum, chant hymns, and concentrate on the ishtha devta while sitting beneath this tree.

3. Krittika Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Aries
Lord : Sun
Temple: Kathra Sundareswarar, Kanchanagaram, Nagapattinam
Tree/Plant : Cluster Fig
Latin Name : Ficus Racemosa
Red Sandalwood is Aries' Rashi tree (Pterocarpus Santalinus).
This tree's planting is important because it is a rare species. It is frequently referenced in Ayurveda and has amazing therapeutic effects. This tree is said to remove toxins from the air. The nakshatra's ruling tree is the gul or cluster fig. Every Friday, residents of the Krittika nakshatra are required to circle this tree seven times. Offering rice grains to the tree's roots is also good.

4. Rohini Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Taurus
Lord : Moon
Temple: Pandavathuthaperumal, Kanchipuram
Tree/Plant : Jamun, Java Plum
Latin Name : Syzygium Cumini
The jamun tree is the one that the inhabitants of this nakshatra are supposed to revere. On the day of Rohini nakshatra, locals from Rohini should give this tree some water, walk around it or conduct a parikrama around it, and place some sugar and wheat on its root. For those who are born under this nakshatra, doing so is quite virtuous.

5. Mrigshira Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Taurus
Lord : Mars
Temple: Aadi Narayanaperumal, Enkan, Thiruvarur
Tree/Plant : Cutch tree
Latin Name : Acacia Catechu
Blackboard tree and Indian Devil tree are the Taurus astrological symbols (Alstonia Scolaris). It is a beautiful evergreen tree that grows quickly. It is as lovely with or without flowers. It has a long list of medical attributes. It is frequently planted as a decorative plant. The tree associated with this nakshatra is called Kattha or Acacia catechu. The residents of this nakshatra have wonderful benefits when they offer water to it and worship it every Wednesday. A little twig kept in one's pocket is also lucky. However, planting this tree inside a house is not a smart idea.

6. Thiruvathirai Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Gemini
Lord : Rahu
Temple: Sri Abhaya Varadeeswarar, Adhirampattinam, Tanjore
Tree/Plant : Black Ebony, Tendu Krushnagus
Latin Name : Diospyros Melanoxylon
Agalocha Aquillaria The dominant tree in this nakshatra is the Krishna Kamal flower. The residents of this nakshatra should frequently make a circle around this tree and present durba grass in exchange for wishes coming true.

7. Bunarpoosam Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Gemini
Lord : Jupiter
Temple: Aditheswarar, Vaniampadi, Vellore
Tree/Plant : Velu
Latin Name : Bambusa Arundinacea
It is a kind of grass that grows quickly and serves as a haven for numerous little birds. Gardeners frequently disregard its medical benefits because they see it as an untidy plant. Actually, it offers a sizable amount of mulch.
The Pala-Indigo tree (Wrightia Tinctoria/-) is the Rashi tree for Gemini. It also goes by the name Dudhi here. This nakshatra is connected to the babool tree. To ensure prosperity, locals of this nakshatra should swallow a couple of the tree's leaves each day and carry a twig of the tree with them.

8. Poosam Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Cancer
Lord : Saturn
Temple: Atchayapureeswarar, Vilangulam, Tanjore
Trees/Plant : Peepal, Sacred Fig
Latin Name : Ficus Religiosa
The divine tree proposed for this nakshatra is the peepal or sacred fig. Residents of this nakshatra should water this tree, provide some sugar, and do a daily lap around it. Additionally, one should touch the tree every day excluding Saturdays.

9. Ayilyam Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Cancer
Lord : Mercury
Temple: Karkadeswarar, Thirunthudevankudi, Tanjore
Trees/Plant : Beauty Leaf tree, Alexandrian Laurel
Latin Name : Calophylum Inophyllum
It is a lovely evergreen tree that tolerates many soil types. It has scented flowers and is frequently grown for decorative purposes. In the USA and Europe, biodiesel is produced from the oil collected from the seeds.
Palash is the rashi tree for cancer (Butea Monosperma) The Champa tree is this nakshatra's ruling tree. Sitting beneath this tree and touching it every day will greatly help the locals. They also benefit by keeping the fruit of this tree in the locker.

10. Maham Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Leo
Lord : Ketu
Temple: Thavasi Medai Mahalingeswarar, Viralippatti, Dindigul
Trees/Plant : Banyan
Latin Name : Ficus Benghalensis Bargad or banyan tree
The banyan tree, Ficus Benghalensis Bargad, is this nakshatra's ruling tree. Natives should constantly carry the roots of this tree in their pockets. It shouldn't be stored next to you when you sleep. Every day going around it is also useful.

11. Pooram/Purba Phalguni Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Leo
Lord : Venus
Temple: Srihari Theertheswarar, Thiruvarankulam, Pudukottai
Trees/Plant : Palash, Parrot tree
Latin Name : Butea Monosperma
This nakshatra's ruling tree is the Ashok tree. On Monday, one should take seven leaves from this tree and store them in the locker. On the day of Purva phalguni nakshatra, locals should sit under the shade of this tree and walk seven times around it.

12. Uthiram/Uttara phalguni nakshatra
Moon Sign : Leo
Lord : Sun
Temple: Mangalyeswarar, Idayatrumangalam, Tiruchy
Trees/Plant : Payari
Latin Name : Ficus Arnottiana
The Indian Jujube and Indian Plum are the Rashi trees for Leo (Ziziphus Mauritiana).
The recommended tree for this nakshatra is the prosopis cineraria or khejdi tree. For those who are from Uttara phalguni nakshatra, offering sesame seeds and fruits on the roots of this tree is exceedingly virtue.

13. Hastham Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Virgo
Lord : Moon
Temple: Kruba Kubarechwarar, Komal, Nagapattinam
Trees/Plant : Jaai
Latin Name: Grandiflora jasmine The heavenly plant for this nakshatra is the juhi or jasmine plant. People who are born under this nakshatra should give water to the tree, pick nine leaves during lucky times of day, and carefully store them within their homes.

14. Chitrai Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Virgo
Lord : Mars
Temple: Chozhavanthan Chithiraratha Vallabaperumal, Madurai
Trees/Plant : Bael, Golden Apple
Latin Name : Aegle Marmalos
The Rashi tree for Virgo is Mango (Mangifera Indica)
Bel is the sacred tree for the Chitrai. Every day, one should go around it and give it water. For those who are born under this nakshatra, offering the leaves of this tree to Lord Shiva is extremely meritorious.

15. Mool Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Sagittarius
Lord : Ketu
Temple: Singeeswarar, Mappedu, Thiruvallur
Trees/Plant : Salai
Latin Name : Boswellia Serrata
Bel is the sacred tree for the Mool nakshatra. Every day, one should go around it and give it water. For those who are born under this nakshatra, offering the leaves of this tree to Lord Shiva is extremely meritorious.

16. Swathi Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Libra
Lord : Rahu
Temple: Thathireeswarar, Sidhukkadu, Chennai
Trees/Plant : Arjun
Latin Name : Terminalia Arjuna
The Arjun tree is the sacred tree that people who live in this nakshatra should worship. Every day they should touch the tree, and they should also carry a small piece of the tree's bark in their pockets.

17. Vishakha Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Libra
Lord : Jupiter
Temple: Muthukumaraswamy, Panmozhi, Thirunelveli
Trees/Plant : Nagkesar OR Wood Apple
Latin Name : Mesua Ferrea OR Limonia Acidissima
The Rashi tree for Libra is Indian Medler (Mimusops Eleng)

18. Anusham/Anuradha Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Scorpio
Lord : Saturn
Temple: Sri Mahalakshmeeswarar, Thirunintriyur, Nagapattinam
Trees/Plant : Nagkesar
Latin Name : Mesua Ferrea
The nakshatra's ruling tree is the nagkeshar, or ironwood tree. This tree should be planted in the home of a person born under this nakshatra, and milk should be routinely sprinkled on the tree's roots.

19. Ketai/Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Scorpio
Lord : Mercury
Temple: Varatharaja Perumal, Pasupathi Koil, Tanjore
Trees/Plant : Semal, Red Silk-Cotton Tree
Latin Name : Bombax Ceiba
Indian Catechu is the Scorpio Rashi tree (Acacia Catechu).
The sacred tree connected to this nakshatra is the neem tree. This tree should be touched and its tendril consumed daily. Revari candies, sesame seeds, and sugar are all beneficial to sprinkle on the tree's roots.

20. Punarpusam/Poaorvashadh Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Sagittarius
Lord : Venus
Temple: Aditheswarar, Vaniampadi, Vellore
Trees/Plant : Rattan Cane
Latin Name : Calamus Pseudotenuis
It is a strong climber which has clustered stems. It usually need a support to climb.

21. Thiruvonam/Shravan Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Capricorn
Lord : Moon
Temple: Prasanna Venkatesaperumal, Vellore
Trees/Plant : Crown Flower
Latin Name : Calotropis Gigantea
The sacred tree connected to this nakshatra is the Ashok tree. Every day, those born under this nakshatra should worship this tree. Every Wednesday, they ought to apply water and turmeric to the plant's roots. The locals should worship the tree on Guru Pushya and then cut off a root for use. However, it is required to ask the tree for permission first.

22. Uthiradam/Uttaraashadh Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Sagittarius
Lord : Sun
Temple: Brahmapureeswarar, Keezhapungudi, Sivagangai
Trees/Plant : Jackfruit
Latin Name : Artocarpus Heterophyllus
Peepal is the Peepal Rashi tree for Sagittarius (Ficus Religiosa).
This constellation is ruled by the Kathal or Jackfruit tree. The parikrama around this tree is required for those who are native to this nakshatra. They ought to spend some time here under the tree contemplating their ishta devta.

23. Avittam/Dhanishtha nakshatra
Moon Sign : Capricorn
Lord : Mars
Temple: Brahmagnana Pureeswarar, Keezhakkorukkai, Tanjore
Trees/Plant : Indian Mesquite, Khejri tree
Latin Name : Prosopis Cineraria
Indian Rosewood is the Capricorn Rashi tree (Dalbergia Sissoo).
The Shami, or coconut tree, is this nakshatra's ruling tree. A coconut tree should be planted and cared for within a person's home.

24. Sathayam/Shatbhisha Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Aquarius
Lord : Rahu
Temple: Agnipureeswarar, Thiruppukalur, Thiruvarur
Trees/Plant : Kadam, Common Bur Flower
Latin Name : Anthocephalus Cadamba
The ruling tree for this nakshatra is Kadamha. For those who are born under this nakshatra, keeping a mango branch in the bedroom is quite advantageous. Natives of the Shathabhisha nakshatra should touch this tree and discuss any issues with it. The idea is that by doing this, all problems in life will disappear.

25. Uthirattathi/Uttara bhadrapada Nakshatra
Moon Sign : Pisces
Lord : Saturn
Temple: Sakasra Lakshmiswarar, Theeyathur, Pudukottai
Trees/Plant : Neem
Latin Name :Azadirachta Indica
The tree to be worshipped according to this nakshatra is the neem tree. Natives ought to keep it in their study or bedroom. They should also add four to five of these tree's leaves to their bathwater.

26. Puratathi/Purva bhadrapada Nakshatra
Moon Sign :Aquarius
Lord : Jupiter
Temple: >Thiruvaneshwarar, Ranganathapuram, Tanjore
Trees/Plant : Mango
Latin Name : Mangifera Indica
Indian Mesquite is Aquarius' Rashi tree (Prosopis Cineraria).
The mango tree is the recommended tree for adoration by those born under this nakshatra. It should be planted and cared for by the locals within their homes. Offering water, unbroken rice, and kumkum to this tree when you worship it has amazing advantages.

27. Revati nakshatra
Moon Sign : Pisces
Lord : Mercury
Temple: Kailasanathar, Karukudi, Tiruchy
Trees/Plant : Mahua, Mohwa
Latin Name : Madhuca Latifolia
Banyan tree is the Pisces Rashi tree (Ficus Benghalensis). This nakshatra's ruling tree is mahua. On the day of Purnima, one should place an imarti sweet under this tree. However, one should refrain from growing this tree inside the home's orchard. People who are unable to grow these trees can wear the roots of these trees or maintain a picture or artwork of the suggested tree.

The tree of the Nakshatra in which a person is born is thought to bestow peace, prosperity, health, and happiness. It is a good idea to promote tree growth in order to protect the environment and all living things by creating a forest, or nakshatra vana.

Whether or not we all subscribe to astrology, we can all agree on one thing: our forebears had some extremely clever conservation methods, and this idea of adopting plants was one of them. We must revive and disseminate the idea of adopting at least one plant per person today in light of our "selfish" and "only consume" attitude toward Mother Nature, the source of our very existence. So let's GO GREEN this monsoon by planting more and more trees!