Complete Guide to the 27 Nakshatras in Vedic Astrology
Explore all 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic Astrology - their ruling deities, planetary lords, symbols, and how they shape personality and destiny.
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Complete Guide to the 27 Nakshatras in Vedic Astrology
The 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) are one of the most unique and powerful features of Vedic Astrology. While the 12 zodiac signs provide a broad framework, the Nakshatras offer pinpoint precision in personality analysis, prediction, and compatibility matching.
What Are Nakshatras?
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Each Nakshatra is a star cluster (constellation segment) spanning 13°20' of the zodiac. Together, the 27 Nakshatras cover the entire 360° circle. The Moon spends approximately one day in each Nakshatra, making your birth Nakshatra (Janma Nakshatra) a highly personal identifier.
Why Nakshatras Matter More Than You Think
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- Your Vimshottari Dasha sequence starts from your Moon's Nakshatra
- Marriage compatibility uses Nakshatra-based matching
- Personality descriptions are more specific than sign-based profiles
- Muhurta (auspicious timing) relies heavily on Nakshatra positions
- Baby naming traditions are based on the Nakshatra's starting syllables
The Complete Nakshatra Table
| # | Nakshatra | Span | Lord | Deity | Symbol | Gana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashwini | 0°-13°20' Aries | Ketu | Ashwini Kumaras | Horse head | Deva |
| 2 | Bharani | 13°20'-26°40' Aries | Venus | Yama | Yoni | Manushya |
| 3 | Krittika | 26°40' Aries-10° Taurus | Sun | Agni | Razor/Flame | Rakshasa |
| 4 | Rohini | 10°-23°20' Taurus | Moon | Brahma | Ox cart | Manushya |
| 5 | Mrigashira | 23°20' Taurus-6°40' Gemini | Mars | Soma | Deer head | Deva |
| 6 | Ardra | 6°40'-20° Gemini | Rahu | Rudra | Teardrop | Manushya |
| 7 | Punarvasu | 20° Gemini-3°20' Cancer | Jupiter | Aditi | Bow/Quiver | Deva |
| 8 | Pushya | 3°20'-16°40' Cancer | Saturn | Brihaspati | Lotus/Arrow | Deva |
| 9 | Ashlesha | 16°40'-30° Cancer | Mercury | Nagas | Serpent | Rakshasa |
| 10 | Magha | 0°-13°20' Leo | Ketu | Pitris | Throne | Rakshasa |
| 11 | Purva Phalguni | 13°20'-26°40' Leo | Venus | Bhaga | Hammock | Manushya |
| 12 | Uttara Phalguni | 26°40' Leo-10° Virgo | Sun | Aryaman | Bed | Manushya |
| 13 | Hasta | 10°-23°20' Virgo | Moon | Savitar | Hand | Deva |
| 14 | Chitra | 23°20' Virgo-6°40' Libra | Mars | Vishwakarma | Pearl | Rakshasa |
| 15 | Swati | 6°40'-20° Libra | Rahu | Vayu | Coral/Sprout | Deva |
| 16 | Vishakha | 20° Libra-3°20' Scorpio | Jupiter | Indra-Agni | Arch | Rakshasa |
| 17 | Anuradha | 3°20'-16°40' Scorpio | Saturn | Mitra | Lotus | Deva |
| 18 | Jyeshtha | 16°40'-30° Scorpio | Mercury | Indra | Earring | Rakshasa |
| 19 | Moola | 0°-13°20' Sagittarius | Ketu | Nirrti | Roots | Rakshasa |
| 20 | Purva Ashadha | 13°20'-26°40' Sagittarius | Venus | Apas | Fan | Manushya |
| 21 | Uttara Ashadha | 26°40' Sagittarius-10° Capricorn | Sun | Vishvadevas | Tusk | Manushya |
| 22 | Shravana | 10°-23°20' Capricorn | Moon | Vishnu | Ear/Trident | Deva |
| 23 | Dhanishta | 23°20' Capricorn-6°40' Aquarius | Mars | Vasus | Drum | Rakshasa |
| 24 | Shatabhisha | 6°40'-20° Aquarius | Rahu | Varuna | Circle | Rakshasa |
| 25 | Purva Bhadrapada | 20° Aquarius-3°20' Pisces | Jupiter | Aja Ekapada | Sword | Manushya |
| 26 | Uttara Bhadrapada | 3°20'-16°40' Pisces | Saturn | Ahir Budhnya | Twins | Manushya |
| 27 | Revati | 16°40'-30° Pisces | Mercury | Pushan | Drum/Fish | Deva |
Nakshatra Groups
By Element/Quality
- Dhruva (Fixed): Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada - stable, lasting activities
- Chara (Movable): Punarvasu, Swati, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha - travel, change, movement
- Ugra (Fierce): Bharani, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada - assertive actions
- Mridu (Soft): Ashwini, Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha, Revati - gentle, artistic activities
- Tikshna (Sharp): Ardra, Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Moola - destructive/transformative actions
By Temperament (Gana)
As used in Kundli matching:
- Deva: Gentle, cooperative, spiritual
- Manushya: Balanced, practical, worldly
- Rakshasa: Intense, independent, powerful
Finding Your Birth Nakshatra
Your Moon sign determines your birth Nakshatra:
- Get your precise Vedic birth chart with Moon's exact degree
- Match the Moon's degree to the Nakshatra table above
- Your birth Nakshatra reveals your deepest personality, Dasha sequence, and compatibility profile
For detailed Nakshatra-by-Nakshatra guides, explore our series:
- Ashwini to Krittika
- Rohini to Ardra
- Punarvasu to Ashlesha
- Magha to Chitra
- Swati to Jyeshtha
- Moola to Revati
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