Vedic Lunar Astrology · 27 नक्षत्र चक्र
The 27 Nakshatras in Vedic Astrology
Find Your Janma Nakshatra
Enter your birth date, time and place to see which nakshatra the Moon was in when you were born and, with the birth time, your pada.
Your Mahadasha periods and the dasha balance at birth are worked out from the Moon's exact degree in its nakshatra: see them in the Dasha Calculator, or read what a Mahadasha is.
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.
27 Nakshatras & Pada Diagnostic Studio
Select any Nakshatra to explore its ruling deity, planetary lord, 4 Padas, Navamsha divisions, and core life traits.
#1 Ashwini (अश्विनी)
Ketu RuledZodiac Span: 0°0' Aries – 13°20' Aries
4 Padas (Quarters) & Navamsha Breakdown
0°00′ – 3°20′ sidereal
Pioneering energy, physical vitality, leadership in healing arts
3°20′ – 6°40′ sidereal
Practical healing, material resources for service, grounded approach
6°40′ – 10°00′ sidereal
Communication in healing, medical writing, intellectual curiosity
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:
Ashwini
Deity: Ashwini Kumaras
Rashi: Aries · Gana: Deva
Span: 0°0' Aries–13°20' Aries
Bharani
Deity: Yama
Rashi: Aries · Gana: Manushya
Span: 13°20' Aries–26°40' Aries
Krittika
Deity: Agni
Rashi: Aries → Taurus · Gana: Rakshasa
Span: 26°40' Aries–10°0' Taurus
Rohini
Deity: Brahma
Rashi: Taurus · Gana: Manushya
Span: 10°0' Taurus–23°20' Taurus
Mrigashira
Deity: Soma/Chandra
Rashi: Taurus → Gemini · Gana: Deva
Span: 23°20' Taurus–6°40' Gemini
Ardra
Deity: Rudra
Rashi: Gemini · Gana: Manushya
Span: 6°40' Gemini–20°0' Gemini
Punarvasu
Deity: Aditi
Rashi: Gemini → Cancer · Gana: Deva
Span: 20°0' Gemini–3°20' Cancer
Pushya
Deity: Brihaspati
Rashi: Cancer · Gana: Deva
Span: 3°20' Cancer–16°40' Cancer
Ashlesha
Deity: Naga (serpent)
Rashi: Cancer · Gana: Rakshasa
Span: 16°40' Cancer–30°0' Cancer
Magha
Deity: Pitris (ancestors)
Rashi: Leo · Gana: Rakshasa
Span: 0°0' Leo–13°20' Leo
Purva Phalguni
Deity: Bhaga
Rashi: Leo · Gana: Manushya
Span: 13°20' Leo–26°40' Leo
Uttara Phalguni
Deity: Aryaman
Rashi: Leo → Virgo · Gana: Manushya
Span: 26°40' Leo–10°0' Virgo
Hasta
Deity: Savitar
Rashi: Virgo · Gana: Deva
Span: 10°0' Virgo–23°20' Virgo
Chitra
Deity: Vishwakarma
Rashi: Virgo → Libra · Gana: Rakshasa
Span: 23°20' Virgo–6°40' Libra
Swati
Deity: Vayu
Rashi: Libra · Gana: Deva
Span: 6°40' Libra–20°0' Libra
Vishakha
Deity: Indra-Agni
Rashi: Libra → Scorpio · Gana: Rakshasa
Span: 20°0' Libra–3°20' Scorpio
Anuradha
Deity: Mitra
Rashi: Scorpio · Gana: Deva
Span: 3°20' Scorpio–16°40' Scorpio
Jyeshtha
Deity: Indra
Rashi: Scorpio · Gana: Rakshasa
Span: 16°40' Scorpio–30°0' Scorpio
Moola
Deity: Nirrti
Rashi: Sagittarius · Gana: Rakshasa
Span: 0°0' Sagittarius–13°20' Sagittarius
Purva Ashadha
Deity: Apas (water)
Rashi: Sagittarius · Gana: Manushya
Span: 13°20' Sagittarius–26°40' Sagittarius
Uttara Ashadha
Deity: Vishvadevas
Rashi: Sagittarius → Capricorn · Gana: Manushya
Span: 26°40' Sagittarius–10°0' Capricorn
Shravana
Deity: Vishnu
Rashi: Capricorn · Gana: Deva
Span: 10°0' Capricorn–23°20' Capricorn
Dhanishta
Deity: Vasus
Rashi: Capricorn → Aquarius · Gana: Rakshasa
Span: 23°20' Capricorn–6°40' Aquarius
Shatabhisha
Deity: Varuna
Rashi: Aquarius · Gana: Rakshasa
Span: 6°40' Aquarius–20°0' Aquarius
Purva Bhadrapada
Deity: Aja Ekapad
Rashi: Aquarius → Pisces · Gana: Manushya
Span: 20°0' Aquarius–3°20' Pisces
Uttara Bhadrapada
Deity: Ahir Budhnya
Rashi: Pisces · Gana: Manushya
Span: 3°20' Pisces–16°40' Pisces
Revati
Deity: Pushan
Rashi: Pisces · Gana: Deva
Span: 16°40' Pisces–30°0' Pisces
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 by entering your birth date, time, and city in the finder at the top of this page. Without a birth time, it still names your nakshatra when the Moon stayed in one nakshatra all day; otherwise it shows the times the Moon changed nakshatra that day, or asks for your birth time.
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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