True Meaning of Kipper Card Number 7 "The Letter/ A Meditation of Ashlesha Nakshatra
Common meanings of the Kipper letter of the original Kipperkarten Deck include written communication, email, spoken conversation, body language, social media messages, social media in general, non verbal communication such as kundalini energy and even telepathy.
The deeper meanings of "the Letter" are found not so much hidden as the deeper meanings are apart of the galaxy and apart of the history of humanity. Deeper meanings are found in studying the universe, our stars and what the stars mean on the microcosm and also, the microcosm. The "true meaning" of "the Letter" and other Kipper cards is found within each individual reader.
The nakshatras of Vedic astrology are tghe foundation of the ancient astrology systems of ancient India which has come to be known as "Vedic Astrology" in the west.
Vedic Astrology is much more than a system of predictions about a person or events that will be happening. Vedic astrology is about the soul, it's purpose and ultimately a map to understanding ourselves at a very primal, personal level. Connecting with nakshatras are a way to self understanding, self mastery and ultimately the "higher self."
Kipperkarten cards are marketed and sold as fortune telling cards and to many people, that is what Kipper cards are for. And they are not wrong. Kipper cards and their use to each individual are as individual as the Kipper Card meanings themselves. Like tarot cards, there is no or wrong way to use or read a Kipper Card.
Kipper Cards are a fantastic tool for meditation and many other mindful practices, such as fortune telling or card reading.. Kipper cards, like tarot serve as useful tool for learning the Nakshatra system of Vedic astrology through individual study and individual practice. Creative tupes such as artists, writers, musicians, even scientists use Kipper cards as well. Kipper can teach a lot of things. Vedic natural health practices are just one of the many ways to use Kipper.
The Kipper Card Number 7 " the Letter" corresponds with Ashlesha Nakshatra, the seventh nakshatra in accordance to the Tropical Sidereal Zodiac of Vedic Astrology and is found in the Leo constellation based on the described principles of the Tropical Sideral Zodiac. The Tropical/ Western Sidereal Zodiac differs from the Eastern Sidereal zodiac only on what Rashi ( zodiac sign) the constellation falls into. The nakshatra energy, it's descriptions and how they operate "above" and how they operate "below" are still the same.
Claire Nakti of Cosmetique Astrology is a Vedic Astrologer and well known for her studies of pop culture and used pop culture to illustrate nakshatras and modern society in her YouTube videos.
The following video is well researched and well made video explaining Ashlesha Nakshatra and is shared here for educational and meditative purposes.
This video has been well received by the Vedic astrology social media community. Watching this video in its entirety gives an understanding of Ashlesha as well as the Kipper Letter Card.
More information on Claire Nakti, her articles, her videos, her conaultations and other information can be found here:
Claire Nakti does research-based Vedic Astrology, especially focused on the 27 nakshatras; exploration of the feminine spiritual principle (
It is hoped that this brief article and the accompanying video are useful for learning the nakshatra system of Vedic astrology as well as learning the Kipper Card system. Kipper cards are a practice in mindfulness and learning nakshatras is the foundation of many natural health care practices found in Vedic culture and Vedic Philosophy.
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