The 27 Nakshatras
The lunar mansions behind your Moon sign, your dasha and your match. Pick one for its full guide.
A nakshatra is one of 27 equal divisions of the zodiac, each 13°20′ wide. The Moon passes through all 27 in about a month, and the nakshatra it occupies at your birth is your Janma Nakshatra. It decides which Vimshottari dasha you begin life in and is the basis of Guna Milan matching.
Each guide below gives the ruling planet, the exact zodiac span, the four padas, deity, symbol, and the gana, yoni and nadi used in marriage matching, with the traditional personality themes.
Ashwini
Ruled by Ketu · Deva gana · Adi nadi
Quick, energetic and pioneering, Ashwini is the nakshatra of beginnings and healing.
Bharani
Ruled by Venus · Manushya gana · Madhya nadi
Bharani is associated with endurance, discipline and intense experience.
Krittika
Ruled by Sun · Rakshasa gana · Antya nadi
Sharp, purifying and direct, Krittika is the "cutting" nakshatra.
Rohini
Ruled by Moon · Manushya gana · Antya nadi
Rohini is the most fertile and creative nakshatra and the Moon’s favourite, since the Moon is exalted in Taurus.
Mrigashira
Ruled by Mars · Deva gana · Madhya nadi
Mrigashira is the searching nakshatra.
Ardra
Ruled by Rahu · Manushya gana · Adi nadi
Ardra is associated with storms, intense feeling and renewal after upheaval.
Punarvasu
Ruled by Jupiter · Deva gana · Adi nadi
Punarvasu is the nakshatra of renewal and return.
Pushya
Ruled by Saturn · Deva gana · Madhya nadi
Pushya is traditionally regarded as one of the most auspicious nakshatras.
Ashlesha
Ruled by Mercury · Rakshasa gana · Antya nadi
Ashlesha is the clinging, perceptive nakshatra.
Magha
Ruled by Ketu · Rakshasa gana · Antya nadi
Magha is regal and tradition-minded, associated with ancestry, authority and respect.
Purva Phalguni
Ruled by Venus · Manushya gana · Madhya nadi
Purva Phalguni is the nakshatra of pleasure, creativity and rest.
Uttara Phalguni
Ruled by Sun · Manushya gana · Adi nadi
Uttara Phalguni is supportive, reliable and generous, associated with friendship, agreements and helpful partnerships.
Hasta
Ruled by Moon · Deva gana · Adi nadi
Hasta is the nakshatra of the hand and of skill.
Chitra
Ruled by Mars · Rakshasa gana · Madhya nadi
Chitra is the creative, striking nakshatra of design and brilliance.
Swati
Ruled by Rahu · Deva gana · Antya nadi
Swati is independent, flexible and diplomatic, associated with trade, freedom and adaptability, like a plant that bends with the wind.
Vishakha
Ruled by Jupiter · Rakshasa gana · Antya nadi
Vishakha is the nakshatra of purposeful striving.
Anuradha
Ruled by Saturn · Deva gana · Madhya nadi
Anuradha is the nakshatra of devotion and friendship.
Jyeshtha
Ruled by Mercury · Rakshasa gana · Adi nadi
Jyeshtha means "the eldest".
Mula
Ruled by Ketu · Rakshasa gana · Adi nadi
Mula means "root".
Purva Ashadha
Ruled by Venus · Manushya gana · Madhya nadi
Purva Ashadha is the "invincible" nakshatra of energetic conviction.
Uttara Ashadha
Ruled by Sun · Manushya gana · Antya nadi
Uttara Ashadha is the nakshatra of lasting victory.
Shravana
Ruled by Moon · Deva gana · Antya nadi
Shravana means "hearing".
Dhanishta
Ruled by Mars · Rakshasa gana · Madhya nadi
Dhanishta is rhythmic, ambitious and resourceful, associated with wealth, music and group energy.
Shatabhisha
Ruled by Rahu · Rakshasa gana · Adi nadi
Shatabhisha is private, independent and healing-oriented, associated with research, secrets and unconventional thinking.
Purva Bhadrapada
Ruled by Jupiter · Manushya gana · Adi nadi
Purva Bhadrapada is intense, idealistic and transformative, combining intellect with spiritual fervour.
Uttara Bhadrapada
Ruled by Saturn · Manushya gana · Madhya nadi
Uttara Bhadrapada is deep, calm and wise, associated with compassion and self-control.
Revati
Ruled by Mercury · Deva gana · Antya nadi
Revati is the last nakshatra, associated with completion, travel and care for others.
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