There are many astrological parameters and measures to ascertain a person’s future and character. The Gana of the person reveals the basic temperament and the motivations that guide a person’s life.

It’s purpose is to identify general traits of one’s behaviour which is determined by an individual’s nature. Ganas is broadly categorized into three types which are Dev Gana, Manushya Gana and Rakshas Gana.

These three types of Ganas are basically divided according to principles of creation based on the three gunas, Satvik, Rajasik and Tamasik. It may be hard to believe these intangible components in today’s modern science where theories of electron, proton and neutron is taught. Modern science cannot define everything. Let us get a better understanding of these Ganas through astrology.

1. Manushya Gana

Those born in Rohini, Poorva Phalguni, Purva Ashada, Purva Bhadrapad, Uttar Phalguni, Uttar Ashada, Uttar Bhadrapad, Bharani and Ardra belong to Manushya Gana.

Vedic astrology says that people who are born in the Manushya Gana value self-esteem. Natives of this Gana are usually blessed with wealth and lead an affluent life. People of this Gana have a good physique, tall body structure and big eyes.

They possess attractive physique and the well-defined structure of eyes and face enhance their beauty. The people of Manushya Gana have a warm and caring nature.These people prefer to complete tasks assigned to them at the workplace on time and return home to their families. They don’t like to waste extra hours at the office. They will finish their work and if someone asks for their help they will pretend to be busy.

2. Dev Gana

Those born in Punarvasu, Anuradha, Mrigshira, Pushya, Swati, Hasta, Shravan, Revati and Ashwini belong to Deva Gana. According to Astrology people born in Dev Gana possess many positive characteristics.

They are attractive with a nice physique. Dev Gana makes its native intelligent and sharp. They are simple people with wise thoughts. People of Dev Gana are compassionate and humble; their helping attitude towards the disabled and the poor people is a prominent quality in their nature.

They help the distressed people wholeheartedly. The natives of Dev Gana do not have voracious appetites and are frugal eaters.They have an inherent divinity which is present inside very few human beings. Basically they are people who work for others without any expectations.

If you are going through a crisis and contact the natives of Dev Gana, they will seriously listen to you and will try to suggest ways to solve your problems.This shows the compassionate side of their nature.

3. Rakshas Gana

Those born in Magha, Aslesha, Dhanishta, Jyestha, Shatabhisha, Kritika, Chitra and Vishakha belong to Rakshas gana. The dark side of a human being is underscored and highlighted in case of these Nakshatras.

People who have Rakshas Gana as their birth Gana may have a stubborn and rigid character. They act according to their will, which sometimes may not be a good decision. They have a hefty body and may be quite aggressive. Rakshas Gana is indicative of the demonic nature persisting inside many human beings. The nature of Rakshah Gana natives is such that they cannot see others growing. If someone asks for help, they will behave in such a manner that one will not dare to ask again.

They may have a tendency to fight over small issues. These may also sound harsh and may not be able to realize the impact that their words and actions have on others. It is found that people of Rakshas Gana are prone to diabetes.