Ashwini Nakshatra
Ashwini is the 1st of the 27 nakshatras. Swift healer, pioneering energy. It is ruled by Ketu and lies in Mesha (Aries).
Ashwini at a glance
| Ruling planet | Ketu |
|---|---|
| Deity | the Ashwini Kumaras, the divine physicians |
| Symbol | a horse's head |
| Element | Fire |
| Quality | Moveable |
| Zodiac span | 0°00′ Mesha to 13°20′ Mesha |
| Rashi | Mesha (Aries) |
The four padas of Ashwini
Each pada covers 3°20′ and corresponds to one Navamsha sign.
| Pada | Zodiac span | Navamsha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0°00′ Mesha – 3°20′ Mesha | Mesha (Aries) |
| 2 | 3°20′ Mesha – 6°40′ Mesha | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 3 | 6°40′ Mesha – 10°00′ Mesha | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 4 | 10°00′ Mesha – 13°20′ Mesha | Karka (Cancer) |
Ashwini and the Ketu Dasha
In the Vimshottari system Ketu rules Ashwini, so a person born with the Moon here begins life in a Ketu Mahadasha. A full Ketu Mahadasha lasts 7 years; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Ashwini. The other nakshatras ruled by Ketu are Magha and Moola.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Ashwini nakshatra?
Ketu is the Vimshottari lord of Ashwini. A person born with the Moon in Ashwini starts life in a Ketu Mahadasha, and the part still left at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra. A full Ketu Mahadasha lasts 7 years.
Which rashi is Ashwini in?
Ashwini spans 0°00′ Mesha to 13°20′ Mesha of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Mesha (Aries).
What are the deity and symbol of Ashwini?
The deity of Ashwini is the Ashwini Kumaras, the divine physicians. Its symbol is a horse's head.
How do I find my birth nakshatra?
It is the nakshatra the Moon occupies at the moment of birth, measured in the sidereal zodiac. Enter your date, time and place of birth in Shiv Parashara to see it, together with your pada.