Nakshatra Guide

27 Nakshatras: The Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology

Discover your birth star and understand its profound influence on your personality, relationships, and life path.

What Are Nakshatras?

Nakshatras (नक्षत्र) are the 27 lunar mansions in Vedic astrology, each spanning 13°20' of the ecliptic. The Moon takes approximately 27.3 days to complete its cycle through all Nakshatras, spending about one day in each. Your birth Nakshatra, determined by the Moon's position at your time of birth, reveals deep insights into your personality, strengths, challenges, and spiritual path.

27 Nakshatras

Each with unique characteristics and ruling deities

13°20' Each

Equal division of the 360° zodiac

9 Padas

Each Nakshatra has 4 parts (padas) of 3°20'

Explore All 27 Nakshatras

#1

Ashwini

अश्विनी

H
Ruler:Ketu
Deity:Ashwini Kumaras
Nature:Chara (Movable)

Ashwini Nakshatra represents the beginning of the zodiac journey. People born under this star are energetic, adventurous, and natural healers.

PioneeringHealingSpeed
#2

Bharani

भरणी

Y
Ruler:Venus
Deity:Yama
Nature:Chara (Movable)

Bharani Nakshatra symbolizes fertility and transformation. Its natives are determined, disciplined, and have the ability to endure hardships.

DeterminedDisciplinedTransformative
#3

Krittika

कृत्तिका

K
Ruler:Sun
Deity:Agni (Fire)
Nature:Chara (Movable)

Krittika is the star of purification and cutting away negativity. Its people are sharp, critical, and have strong leadership qualities.

SharpCriticalLeadership
#4

Rohini

रोहिणी

C
Ruler:Moon
Deity:Brahma
Nature:Sthira (Fixed)

Rohini is considered the most auspicious Nakshatra. Its natives are beautiful, artistic, and have a strong desire for material success.

BeautifulArtisticMaterialistic
#5

Mrigashira

मृगशिरा

D
Ruler:Mars
Deity:Soma (Moon)
Nature:Chara (Movable)

Mrigashira represents the search for truth. Its people are curious, intelligent, and have a wandering nature.

CuriousIntelligentSearching
#6

Ardra

आर्द्रा

H
Ruler:Rahu
Deity:Rudra (Shiva)
Nature:Chara (Movable)

Ardra is associated with destruction and renewal. Its natives are emotional, transformative, and can be destructive when needed.

EmotionalTransformativeDestructive
#7

Punarvasu

पुनर्वसु

B
Ruler:Jupiter
Deity:Aditi
Nature:Chara (Movable)

Punarvasu means 'return of light'. Its natives are optimistic, resilient, and have the ability to bounce back from difficulties.

OptimisticResilientRenewing
#8

Pushya

पुष्य

C
Ruler:Saturn
Deity:Brihaspati
Nature:Sthira (Fixed)

Pushya is considered highly auspicious for spiritual growth. Its natives are nurturing, disciplined, and spiritually inclined.

NurturingDisciplinedSpiritual
#9

Ashlesha

आश्लेषा

S
Ruler:Mercury
Deity:Sarpa (Serpent)
Nature:Chara (Movable)

Ashlesha represents entanglement and attachment. Its natives are intuitive, secretive, and have deep psychological insights.

IntuitiveSecretivePsychological
#10

Magha

मघा

R
Ruler:Ketu
Deity:Pitris (Ancestors)
Nature:Sthira (Fixed)

Magha represents royalty and ancestral heritage. Its natives are proud, traditional, and have strong leadership abilities.

ProudTraditionalLeadership
#11

Purva Phalguni

पूर्व फाल्गुनी

F
Ruler:Venus
Deity:Bhaga
Nature:Chara (Movable)

Purva Phalguni is associated with creativity and luxury. Its natives are artistic, romantic, and enjoy material comforts.

ArtisticRomanticLuxurious
#12

Uttara Phalguni

उत्तर फाल्गुनी

B
Ruler:Sun
Deity:Aryaman
Nature:Sthira (Fixed)

Uttara Phalguni represents stability and partnership. Its natives are loyal, committed, and value long-term relationships.

LoyalCommittedStable
#13

Hasta

हस्त

H
Ruler:Moon
Deity:Savitr (Sun)
Nature:Chara (Movable)

Hasta represents skill and dexterity. Its natives are talented, crafty, and have excellent manual skills.

SkilledCraftyTalented
#14

Chitra

चित्रा

P
Ruler:Mars
Deity:Vishvakarma
Nature:Chara (Movable)

Chitra represents beauty and architecture. Its natives are artistic, structural, and have an eye for detail.

ArtisticStructuralDetailed
#15

Swati

स्वाती

S
Ruler:Rahu
Deity:Vayu (Wind)
Nature:Chara (Movable)

Swati represents independence and flexibility. Its natives are adaptable, independent, and excellent traders.

AdaptableIndependentFlexible
#16

Vishakha

विशाखा

T
Ruler:Jupiter
Deity:Indra and Agni
Nature:Sthira (Fixed)

Vishakha represents determination and focus. Its natives are ambitious, goal-oriented, and never give up.

AmbitiousFocusedDetermined
#17

Anuradha

अनुराधा

T
Ruler:Saturn
Deity:Mitra
Nature:Sthira (Fixed)

Anuradha represents friendship and devotion. Its natives are loyal, devoted, and excel in partnerships.

LoyalDevotedFriendly
#18

Jyeshtha

ज्येष्ठा

E
Ruler:Mercury
Deity:Indra
Nature:Sthira (Fixed)

Jyeshtha represents seniority and protection. Its natives are protective, authoritative, and natural leaders.

ProtectiveAuthoritativeSenior
#19

Mula

मूल

R
Ruler:Ketu
Deity:Nirriti
Nature:Chara (Movable)

Mula represents the root or foundation. Its natives are investigative, transformative, and seek truth at all costs.

InvestigativeTransformativeRoot-seeking
#20

Purva Ashadha

पूर्वाषाढा

T
Ruler:Venus
Deity:Apas (Water)
Nature:Chara (Movable)

Purva Ashadha represents invincibility and early success. Its natives are determined, confident, and achieve early success.

InvincibleDeterminedConfident
#21

Uttara Ashadha

उत्तराषाढा

P
Ruler:Sun
Deity:Vishvadevas
Nature:Sthira (Fixed)

Uttara Ashadha represents universal values and ethics. Its natives are ethical, principled, and value universal good.

EthicalPrincipledUniversal
#22

Shravana

श्रवण

E
Ruler:Moon
Deity:Vishnu
Nature:Chara (Movable)

Shravana represents listening and learning. Its natives are good listeners, learn quickly, and have spiritual inclinations.

Good listenerQuick learnerSpiritual
#23

Dhanishta

धनिष्ठा

D
Ruler:Mars
Deity:Vasus
Nature:Chara (Movable)

Dhanishta represents wealth and music. Its natives are wealthy, musical, and enjoy material prosperity.

WealthyMusicalProsperous
#24

Shatabhisha

शतभिषा

E
Ruler:Rahu
Deity:Varuna
Nature:Chara (Movable)

Shatabhisha represents healing and unconventional thinking. Its natives are healers, unconventional, and have deep insights.

HealingUnconventionalInsightful
#25

Purva Bhadrapada

पूर्व भाद्रपदा

T
Ruler:Jupiter
Deity:Aja Ekapada
Nature:Sthira (Fixed)

Purva Bhadrapada represents spiritual fire and transformation. Its natives are spiritual, disciplined, and have hidden depths.

SpiritualDisciplinedTransformative
#26

Uttara Bhadrapada

उत्तर भाद्रपदा

T
Ruler:Saturn
Deity:Ahirbudhnya
Nature:Sthira (Fixed)

Uttara Bhadrapada represents universal wisdom and prosperity. Its natives are wise, prosperous, and bring good to others.

WiseProsperousUniversal
#27

Revati

रेवती

F
Ruler:Mercury
Deity:Pushan
Nature:Chara (Movable)

Revati is the final Nakshatra representing nourishment and completion. Its natives are nurturing, complete, and bring things to fruition.

NurturingCompleteFruition

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