The 27 nakshatras of Vedic astrology
The zodiac is divided into 27 nakshatras of 13°20′ each, and every one has a ruling planet, a deity and a symbol. The lord of your Moon's nakshatra decides which Vimshottari Dasha you begin life in.
All nakshatras
| # | Nakshatra | Lord | Deity | Zodiac |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashwini | Ketu | the Ashwini Kumaras, the divine physicians | Mesha (Aries) |
| 2 | Bharani | Venus | Yama, lord of dharma and restraint | Mesha (Aries) |
| 3 | Krittika | Sun | Agni, the sacred fire | Mesha (Aries) and Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 4 | Rohini | Moon | Brahma, the creator (Prajapati) | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 5 | Mrigashira | Mars | Soma, the Moon | Vrishabha (Taurus) and Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 6 | Ardra | Rahu | Rudra, the storm god | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 7 | Punarvasu | Jupiter | Aditi, mother of the gods | Mithuna (Gemini) and Karka (Cancer) |
| 8 | Pushya | Saturn | Brihaspati, guru of the gods | Karka (Cancer) |
| 9 | Ashlesha | Mercury | the Nagas, the serpent deities | Karka (Cancer) |
| 10 | Magha | Ketu | the Pitris, the ancestors | Simha (Leo) |
| 11 | Purva Phalguni | Venus | Bhaga, lord of fortune and delight | Simha (Leo) |
| 12 | Uttara Phalguni | Sun | Aryaman, lord of patronage and contracts | Simha (Leo) and Kanya (Virgo) |
| 13 | Hasta | Moon | Savitar, the sun god of inspiration | Kanya (Virgo) |
| 14 | Chitra | Mars | Tvashtar (Vishwakarma), the divine architect | Kanya (Virgo) and Tula (Libra) |
| 15 | Swati | Rahu | Vayu, the wind god | Tula (Libra) |
| 16 | Vishakha | Jupiter | Indra and Agni together | Tula (Libra) and Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| 17 | Anuradha | Saturn | Mitra, god of friendship | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| 18 | Jyeshtha | Mercury | Indra, king of the gods | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| 19 | Moola | Ketu | Nirriti, goddess of dissolution | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 20 | Purva Ashadha | Venus | Apas, the waters | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 21 | Uttara Ashadha | Sun | the Vishvadevas, the universal gods | Dhanu (Sagittarius) and Makara (Capricorn) |
| 22 | Shravana | Moon | Vishnu, the preserver | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 23 | Dhanishtha | Mars | the eight Vasus | Makara (Capricorn) and Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| 24 | Shatabhisha | Rahu | Varuna, lord of the cosmic waters | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| 25 | Purva Bhadrapada | Jupiter | Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat | Kumbha (Aquarius) and Meena (Pisces) |
| 26 | Uttara Bhadrapada | Saturn | Ahirbudhnya, the serpent of the deep | Meena (Pisces) |
| 27 | Revati | Mercury | Pushan, protector of travellers and herds | Meena (Pisces) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a nakshatra?
A nakshatra (lunar mansion) is one of 27 equal divisions of the zodiac, each 13°20′ wide. Your birth nakshatra is the one the Moon occupies at the moment of birth.
How do I find my nakshatra?
It depends on your exact birth time and place. Generate your Kundali on Shiv Parashara to see your nakshatra and pada.
What is a pada?
Each nakshatra is divided into four padas of 3°20′. Each pada corresponds to one Navamsha sign.