Kartikeya
Kartikeya is the son of Shiva and Parvati, born to command the divine army against the demon Taraka, and he wins the war with a spear. He is youth given authority, and his mount is the peacock and his sign the spear.
Correspondences
- Planetary Correspondence
- Mars
- Zodiac Affinity
- AriesScorpioSagittarius
Offerings
- Offerings
- MilkHoneyGheeBananaJaggeryPanchamritam
Sacred timing
- Sacred Timing
Symbols and forms
- Alternate Names
- SkandaMuruganSubrahmanya
- Gender Expression
- Masculine
- Titles
- Commander of the GodsThe SpearSon of Shiva
- Symbols
- VelPeacockRooster
Practice
- Invocation Approach
- ToneYoung commandingAddressKartikeyaCommander of the GodsThe SpearRelationshipThe young general who leads because no one else canWarningHe is the army not the councilResonanceSoldiers the young those facing a fight
- Modern Practice
Kartikeya is called on before a contest, an examination or a battle. His practice is preparation and then the straight throw; his offerings are made on Tuesday.
Nature and meaning
- Domain
- WarCommandYouthThe spearVictoryLearningThe peacock
- Mythology Summary
Kartikeya is the son of Shiva and Parvati, born to command the divine army against the demon Taraka, and he wins the war with a spear. He is youth given authority, and his mount is the peacock and his sign the spear.
Details
- Correspondences
- ColorsRedGoldOrangeScentsFrankincenseCinnamonDragons bloodMetalsIronSteelAnimalsPeacockRooster
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