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
Ashwini
अश्विनी
Ashwini Nakshatra represents the beginning of the zodiac journey. People born under this star are energetic, adventurous, and natural healers.
Bharani
भरणी
Bharani Nakshatra symbolizes fertility and transformation. Its natives are determined, disciplined, and have the ability to endure hardships.
Krittika
कृत्तिका
Krittika is the star of purification and cutting away negativity. Its people are sharp, critical, and have strong leadership qualities.
Rohini
रोहिणी
Rohini is considered the most auspicious Nakshatra. Its natives are beautiful, artistic, and have a strong desire for material success.
Mrigashira
मृगशिरा
Mrigashira represents the search for truth. Its people are curious, intelligent, and have a wandering nature.
Ardra
आर्द्रा
Ardra is associated with destruction and renewal. Its natives are emotional, transformative, and can be destructive when needed.
Punarvasu
पुनर्वसु
Punarvasu means 'return of light'. Its natives are optimistic, resilient, and have the ability to bounce back from difficulties.
Pushya
पुष्य
Pushya is considered highly auspicious for spiritual growth. Its natives are nurturing, disciplined, and spiritually inclined.
Ashlesha
आश्लेषा
Ashlesha represents entanglement and attachment. Its natives are intuitive, secretive, and have deep psychological insights.
Magha
मघा
Magha represents royalty and ancestral heritage. Its natives are proud, traditional, and have strong leadership abilities.
Purva Phalguni
पूर्व फाल्गुनी
Purva Phalguni is associated with creativity and luxury. Its natives are artistic, romantic, and enjoy material comforts.
Uttara Phalguni
उत्तर फाल्गुनी
Uttara Phalguni represents stability and partnership. Its natives are loyal, committed, and value long-term relationships.
Hasta
हस्त
Hasta represents skill and dexterity. Its natives are talented, crafty, and have excellent manual skills.
Chitra
चित्रा
Chitra represents beauty and architecture. Its natives are artistic, structural, and have an eye for detail.
Swati
स्वाती
Swati represents independence and flexibility. Its natives are adaptable, independent, and excellent traders.
Vishakha
विशाखा
Vishakha represents determination and focus. Its natives are ambitious, goal-oriented, and never give up.
Anuradha
अनुराधा
Anuradha represents friendship and devotion. Its natives are loyal, devoted, and excel in partnerships.
Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठा
Jyeshtha represents seniority and protection. Its natives are protective, authoritative, and natural leaders.
Mula
मूल
Mula represents the root or foundation. Its natives are investigative, transformative, and seek truth at all costs.
Purva Ashadha
पूर्वाषाढा
Purva Ashadha represents invincibility and early success. Its natives are determined, confident, and achieve early success.
Uttara Ashadha
उत्तराषाढा
Uttara Ashadha represents universal values and ethics. Its natives are ethical, principled, and value universal good.
Shravana
श्रवण
Shravana represents listening and learning. Its natives are good listeners, learn quickly, and have spiritual inclinations.
Dhanishta
धनिष्ठा
Dhanishta represents wealth and music. Its natives are wealthy, musical, and enjoy material prosperity.
Shatabhisha
शतभिषा
Shatabhisha represents healing and unconventional thinking. Its natives are healers, unconventional, and have deep insights.
Purva Bhadrapada
पूर्व भाद्रपदा
Purva Bhadrapada represents spiritual fire and transformation. Its natives are spiritual, disciplined, and have hidden depths.
Uttara Bhadrapada
उत्तर भाद्रपदा
Uttara Bhadrapada represents universal wisdom and prosperity. Its natives are wise, prosperous, and bring good to others.
Revati
रेवती
Revati is the final Nakshatra representing nourishment and completion. Its natives are nurturing, complete, and bring things to fruition.
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