Astrology

27 Nakshatras — Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology recognizes 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) marking the Moon's journey through the zodiac. Discover your Nakshatra's deity, personality, career guidance, and lucky factors.

Quick Facts

  • Total Nakshatras: 27
  • Each Nakshatra spans: 13°20' (360°/27)
  • Three Ganas: Deva, Manushya, Rakshasa
  • Birth Nakshatra = Moon's position at birth
1Ashwini

Planet: Ketu  |  Rashi: Aries (Mesha)

The first nakshatra - swift beginnings, healing, and pioneering spirit.

2Bharani

Planet: Venus  |  Rashi: Aries (Mesha)

Nakshatra of restraint, discipline, and transformation through responsibility.

3Krittika

Planet: Sun  |  Rashi: Aries-Taurus

The nakshatra of purification, sharp intellect, and transformative fire.

4Rohini

Planet: Moon  |  Rashi: Taurus (Vrishabha)

The most favored nakshatra - beauty, abundance, and creativity.

5Mrigashira

Planet: Mars  |  Rashi: Taurus-Gemini

The searching nakshatra - gentle, curious, always seeking the next horizon.

6Ardra

Planet: Rahu  |  Rashi: Gemini (Mithuna)

The nakshatra of storms - intense transformation, grief, and breakthrough.

7Punarvasu

Planet: Jupiter  |  Rashi: Gemini-Cancer

The nakshatra of renewal - restoration, abundance, and fresh beginnings.

8Pushya

Planet: Saturn  |  Rashi: Cancer (Karka)

The most auspicious nakshatra - nourishment, protection, and prosperity.

9Ashlesha

Planet: Mercury  |  Rashi: Cancer (Karka)

The nakshatra of the serpent - sharp intelligence, mysticism, and hidden depths.

10Magha

Planet: Ketu  |  Rashi: Leo (Simha)

The nakshatra of royalty - leadership, tradition, ancestors, and authority.

11Purva Phalguni

Planet: Venus  |  Rashi: Leo (Simha)

Nakshatra of pleasure, creativity, and social grace.

12Uttara Phalguni

Planet: Sun  |  Rashi: Leo-Virgo

The nakshatra of service - combining authority with helpfulness.

13Hasta

Planet: Moon  |  Rashi: Virgo (Kanya)

The nakshatra of skill and craft - dexterous, industrious, and charming.

14Chitra

Planet: Mars  |  Rashi: Virgo-Libra

The nakshatra of brilliance - artistry, beauty, and architectural genius.

15Swati

Planet: Rahu  |  Rashi: Libra (Tula)

The nakshatra of independence - flexible, diplomatic, and business-savvy.

16Vishakha

Planet: Jupiter  |  Rashi: Libra-Scorpio

The nakshatra of purpose - determined, focused, and goal-driven.

17Anuradha

Planet: Saturn  |  Rashi: Scorpio (Vrishchika)

The nakshatra of devotion - deep friendships, perseverance, and balance.

18Jyeshtha

Planet: Mercury  |  Rashi: Scorpio (Vrishchika)

The elder nakshatra - authority, self-reliance, and taking responsibility.

19Mula

Planet: Ketu  |  Rashi: Sagittarius (Dhanu)

The nakshatra of roots - deep investigation, dissolution, and spiritual rebirth.

20Purva Ashadha

Planet: Venus  |  Rashi: Sagittarius (Dhanu)

The nakshatra of invincibility - purifying, proud, and philosophically bold.

21Uttara Ashadha

Planet: Sun  |  Rashi: Sagittarius-Capricorn

The nakshatra of universal victory - determination, integrity, and righteousness.

22Shravana

Planet: Moon  |  Rashi: Capricorn (Makara)

The nakshatra of listening - wisdom, media, learning, and preservation.

23Dhanishtha

Planet: Mars  |  Rashi: Capricorn-Aquarius

The nakshatra of wealth and music - abundance, fame, and rhythmic energy.

24Shatabhisha

Planet: Rahu  |  Rashi: Aquarius (Kumbha)

The nakshatra of a hundred healers - mystical, healing, and deeply intuitive.

25Purva Bhadrapada

Planet: Jupiter  |  Rashi: Aquarius-Pisces

The nakshatra of transformation - austerity, spiritual fire, and idealism.

26Uttara Bhadrapada

Planet: Saturn  |  Rashi: Pisces (Meena)

The nakshatra of deep wisdom - compassion, spiritual depth, and philanthropy.

27Revati

Planet: Mercury  |  Rashi: Pisces (Meena)

The final nakshatra - completion, journeys, protection of wanderers, and transcendence.

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