Vedic Lunar Astrology · 27 नक्षत्र चक्र

The 27 Nakshatras in Vedic Astrology

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A Janma Nakshatra is the lunar mansion occupied by the Moon at birth. Vedic astrology divides the zodiac into 27 nakshatras, each with four padas, a ruling planet, deity, symbol, and gana. The birth star helps structure naming sounds, Gana-Nadi matching, emotional interpretation, and the opening Vimshottari dasha; exact placement requires birth details.

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#1 Ashwini (अश्विनी)

ketu Ruled

Zodiac Span: 0° to 13.333° (Aries)

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Presiding DeityAshwini Kumaras

Sacred SymbolHorse head

Spiritual GanaDeva

Nakshatra NatureDeva (Divine)

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4 Padas (Quarters) & Navamsha Breakdown

Pada 1Aries Navamsha

0°00′ – 3°20′ sidereal

Pioneering energy, physical vitality, leadership in healing arts

Pada 2Taurus Navamsha

3°20′ – 6°40′ sidereal

Practical healing, material resources for service, grounded approach

Pada 3Gemini Navamsha

6°40′ – 10°00′ sidereal

Communication in healing, medical writing, intellectual curiosity

Pada 4Cancer Navamsha

10°00′ – 13°20′ sidereal

Nurturing healer, emotional connection, maternal care in medicine

Complete Directory of the 27 Nakshatras (27 नक्षत्र सूची)

Click on any Nakshatra below to read its in-depth shastra profile, 4 Pada characteristics, career alignments, and ruling deities:

#1 अश्विनीKetu

Ashwini

Deity: Ashwini Kumaras

Rashi: Aries · Gana: Deva

#2 भरणीVenus

Bharani

Deity: Yama

Rashi: Aries · Gana: Manushya

#3 कृत्तिकाSun

Krittika

Deity: Agni

Rashi: Aries · Gana: Rakshasa

#4 रोहिणीMoon

Rohini

Deity: Brahma

Rashi: Taurus · Gana: Manushya

#5 मृगशिराMars

Mrigashira

Deity: Soma/Chandra

Rashi: Taurus · Gana: Deva

#6 आर्द्राRahu

Ardra

Deity: Rudra

Rashi: Gemini · Gana: Manushya

#7 पुनर्वसुJupiter

Punarvasu

Deity: Aditi

Rashi: Gemini · Gana: Deva

#8 पुष्यSaturn

Pushya

Deity: Brihaspati

Rashi: Cancer · Gana: Deva

#9 आश्लेषाMercury

Ashlesha

Deity: Naga (serpent)

Rashi: Cancer · Gana: Rakshasa

#10 मघाKetu

Magha

Deity: Pitris (ancestors)

Rashi: Leo · Gana: Rakshasa

#11 पूर्व फाल्गुनीVenus

Purva Phalguni

Deity: Bhaga

Rashi: Leo · Gana: Manushya

#12 उत्तर फाल्गुनीSun

Uttara Phalguni

Deity: Aryaman

Rashi: Leo · Gana: Manushya

#13 हस्तMoon

Hasta

Deity: Savitar

Rashi: Virgo · Gana: Deva

#14 चित्राMars

Chitra

Deity: Vishwakarma

Rashi: Virgo · Gana: Rakshasa

#15 स्वातिRahu

Swati

Deity: Vayu

Rashi: Libra · Gana: Deva

#16 विशाखाJupiter

Vishakha

Deity: Indra-Agni

Rashi: Libra · Gana: Rakshasa

#17 अनुराधाSaturn

Anuradha

Deity: Mitra

Rashi: Scorpio · Gana: Deva

#18 ज्येष्ठाMercury

Jyeshtha

Deity: Indra

Rashi: Scorpio · Gana: Rakshasa

#19 मूलKetu

Moola

Deity: Nirrti

Rashi: Sagittarius · Gana: Rakshasa

#20 पूर्वाषाढ़ाVenus

Purva Ashadha

Deity: Apas (water)

Rashi: Sagittarius · Gana: Manushya

#21 उत्तराषाढ़ाSun

Uttara Ashadha

Deity: Vishvadevas

Rashi: Sagittarius · Gana: Manushya

#22 श्रवणMoon

Shravana

Deity: Vishnu

Rashi: Capricorn · Gana: Deva

#23 धनिष्ठाMars

Dhanishta

Deity: Vasus

Rashi: Capricorn · Gana: Rakshasa

#24 शतभिषाRahu

Shatabhisha

Deity: Varuna

Rashi: Aquarius · Gana: Rakshasa

#25 पूर्व भाद्रपदJupiter

Purva Bhadrapada

Deity: Aja Ekapad

Rashi: Aquarius · Gana: Manushya

#26 उत्तर भाद्रपदSaturn

Uttara Bhadrapada

Deity: Ahir Budhnya

Rashi: Pisces · Gana: Manushya

#27 रेवतीMercury

Revati

Deity: Pushan

Rashi: Pisces · Gana: Deva

Nakshatra FAQs — अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

What is a Nakshatra in Vedic Astrology?

A Nakshatra (नक्षत्र) is a lunar mansion or constellation. While Western astrology relies predominantly on 12 Sun signs, Vedic astrology emphasizes the 27 Nakshatras where the Moon resides. It represents the microscopic soul-level blueprint of a native.

How do I find my Janma Nakshatra?

Your Janma Nakshatra is the specific nakshatra the Moon occupied at the exact moment and location of your birth. You can find it instantly by entering your birth date, time, and city in our Free Kundali Calculator.

What are Nakshatra Padas (चरण)?

Each nakshatra of 13°20' is divided into 4 equal parts of 3°20' called Padas (quarters 1, 2, 3, and 4). Each Pada maps directly to a specific Navamsha (D9) sign, modifying how the nakshatra energy expresses in relationships and career.

Which are the 3 Ganas in Nakshatra astrology?

The 27 nakshatras are divided into three spiritual temperaments (Ganas): Deva (divine, benevolent, peaceful), Manushya (human, ambitious, balanced), and Rakshasa (fierce, intense, protective). Gana matching is a key factor in Kundli Milan.

Which is the first and last Nakshatra?

Ashwini (0°00' Aries) ruled by Ketu and the Ashwini Kumaras is the 1st Nakshatra, while Revati (16°40' to 30°00' Pisces) ruled by Mercury and Pushan is the 27th and final Nakshatra.

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