Vedic Astrology

The 27 Nakshatras

The lunar mansions of Vedic astrology — the star clusters that hold the soul's memory. Each Nakshatra carries unique qualities, deities, and planetary energy.

#1

Ashwini

Aries 0°–13°20'

Ketu
🙏 Ashwini Kumaras

🔱 Horse's head

SpeedHealingNew beginnings
#2

Bharani

Aries 13°20'–26°40'

Venus
🙏 Yama

🔱 Yoni (womb)

CreationKarmaEndurance
#3

Krittika

Aries 26°40'–Taurus 10°

Sun
🙏 Agni (Fire)

🔱 Razor/flame

PurificationPowerWill
#4

Rohini

Taurus 10°–23°20'

Moon
🙏 Brahma

🔱 Ox cart / chariot

AbundanceBeautyFertility
#5

Mrigashira

Taurus 23°20'–Gemini 6°40'

Mars
🙏 Soma (Moon god)

🔱 Deer's head

SeekingSensitivityResearch
#6

Ardra

Gemini 6°40'–20°

Rahu
🙏 Rudra (Storm god)

🔱 Teardrop / diamond

TransformationRenewalEffort
#7

Punarvasu

Gemini 20°–Cancer 3°20'

Jupiter
🙏 Aditi

🔱 Quiver of arrows

ReturnHealingPhilosophy
#8

Pushya

Cancer 3°20'–16°40'

Saturn
🙏 Brihaspati

🔱 Udder of cow

NourishmentDevotionDiscipline
#9

Ashlesha

Cancer 16°40'–30°

Mercury
🙏 Naga (serpents)

🔱 Coiled serpent

PerceptionMysticismStrategy
#10

Magha

Leo 0°–13°20'

Ketu
🙏 Pitris (ancestors)

🔱 Royal throne / palanquin

LeadershipAncestryAuthority
#11

Purva Phalguni

Leo 13°20'–26°40'

Venus
🙏 Bhaga

🔱 Front legs of bed / hammock

PleasureCreativityRest
#12

Uttara Phalguni

Leo 26°40'–Virgo 10°

Sun
🙏 Aryaman

🔱 Back legs of bed / fig tree

ServicePartnershipProsperity
#13

Hasta

Virgo 10°–23°20'

Moon
🙏 Savitar (Sun god)

🔱 Hand / fist

SkillCraftsmanshipHumor
#14

Chitra

Virgo 23°20'–Libra 6°40'

Mars
🙏 Tvashtar (divine craftsman)

🔱 Bright jewel / pearl

ArtArchitectureCharisma
#15

Swati

Libra 6°40'–20°

Rahu
🙏 Vayu (Wind)

🔱 Coral / young plant in wind

IndependenceDiplomacySpread
#16

Vishakha

Libra 20°–Scorpio 3°20'

Jupiter
🙏 Indra-Agni

🔱 Triumphal arch / potter's wheel

GoalsAmbitionDual purpose
#17

Anuradha

Scorpio 3°20'–16°40'

Saturn
🙏 Mitra

🔱 Lotus / staff

DevotionFriendshipOrganization
#18

Jyeshtha

Scorpio 16°40'–30°

Mercury
🙏 Indra

🔱 Circular amulet / umbrella

ProtectionSeniorityPower
#19

Mula

Sagittarius 0°–13°20'

Ketu
🙏 Nirriti (goddess of dissolution)

🔱 Bundle of roots / lion's tail

Root causesInvestigationDissolution
#20

Purva Ashadha

Sagittarius 13°20'–26°40'

Venus
🙏 Apas (water goddess)

🔱 Elephant tusk / fan

PurificationVictoryPride
#21

Uttara Ashadha

Sagittarius 26°40'–Capricorn 10°

Sun
🙏 Vishvadevas

🔱 Elephant tusk / small bed

Universal truthDharmaSteadiness
#22

Shravana

Capricorn 10°–23°20'

Moon
🙏 Vishnu

🔱 Ear / three footprints

ListeningLearningConnection
#23

Dhanishtha

Capricorn 23°20'–Aquarius 6°40'

Mars
🙏 Eight Vasus

🔱 Drum / flute

WealthMusicFame
#24

Shatabhisha

Aquarius 6°40'–20°

Rahu
🙏 Varuna

🔱 Empty circle / 1000 stars

HealingSecretsPhilosophy
#25

Purva Bhadrapada

Aquarius 20°–Pisces 3°20'

Jupiter
🙏 Aja Ekapada

🔱 Front legs of funeral cot

IntensitySpiritualityPurification by fire
#26

Uttara Bhadrapada

Pisces 3°20'–16°40'

Saturn
🙏 Ahir Budhyana

🔱 Back legs of funeral cot / twins

WisdomDepthLiberation
#27

Revati

Pisces 16°40'–30°

Mercury
🙏 Pushan (nourisher)

🔱 Fish / drum

CompletionNourishmentSpirituality

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