Vedic Astrology Guide

The 27 Nakshatras: Complete Guide to Vedic Lunar Mansions

In Vedic astrology, the sky is divided into 27 Nakshatras — lunar mansions, each spanning exactly 13 degrees and 20 minutes of the zodiac. While Western astrology divides the sky into 12 sun signs, Jyotish (Vedic astrology) tracks the Moon's journey through these 27 distinct constellations.

Your birth Nakshatra (janma nakshatra) is determined by the Moon's position at the exact moment of your birth. It reveals your instinctive nature, emotional patterns, and the deep karmic blueprint you carry — information your sun sign cannot provide.

Each Nakshatra has a ruling planet, a presiding deity, a symbol, and a unique set of qualities that create a precise portrait of personality and destiny.

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Ashwini#1
Ketu
Aries

Healing, speed, and pioneering spirit. Blessed by the divine physicians.

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Bharani#2
Venus
Aries

Transformation and creative power. Ruled by the god of dharma.

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Krittika#3
Sun
Aries/Taurus

Purification and sharp intellect. The fire of Agni burns false from true.

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Rohini#4
Moon
Taurus

Beauty, fertility, and creative abundance. Moon's favourite nakshatra.

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Mrigashira#5
Mars
Taurus/Gemini

Searching, curiosity, and gentle sensitivity. The eternal seeker.

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Ardra#6
Rahu
Gemini

Storm, renewal, and radical transformation. Rudra's fierce grace.

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Punarvasu#7
Jupiter
Gemini/Cancer

Restoration and abundant goodness. The return to light after darkness.

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Pushya#8
Saturn
Cancer

Nourishment, wisdom, and auspiciousness. The most favoured nakshatra.

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Ashlesha#9
Mercury
Cancer

Clinging, penetrating wisdom. The serpent's coil of mystical knowledge.

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Magha#10
Ketu
Leo

Royal authority and ancestral pride. The throne of the ancestors.

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Purva Phalguni#11
Venus
Leo

Creativity, pleasure, and artistic brilliance. The bed of rest and joy.

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Uttara Phalguni#12
Sun
Leo/Virgo

Service, patronage, and noble contracts. Aryaman's grace of helpfulness.

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Hasta#13
Moon
Virgo

Skill, dexterity, and healing hands. The craftsman's gift from the sun.

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Chitra#14
Mars
Virgo/Libra

Beauty, architecture, and divine artistry. Vishwakarma's bright jewel.

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Swati#15
Rahu
Libra

Independence, flexibility, and business acumen. The wind's free spirit.

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Vishakha#16
Jupiter
Libra/Scorpio

Ambition, purpose, and determined achievement. Indra and Agni unite.

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Anuradha#17
Saturn
Scorpio

Friendship, devotion, and loyal organisation. Mitra's bond of love.

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Jyeshtha#18
Mercury
Scorpio

Seniority, protection, and noble responsibility. Indra's eldest power.

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Mula#19
Ketu
Sagittarius

Roots, deep investigation, and radical transformation. The goddess of dissolution.

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Purva Ashadha#20
Venus
Sagittarius

Invincibility, philosophy, and expansive enthusiasm. The water goddesses.

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Uttara Ashadha#21
Sun
Sagittarius/Capricorn

Ultimate victory, leadership, and sincere integrity. The ten universal gods.

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Shravana#22
Moon
Capricorn

Listening, learning, and divine connection. Vishnu's gift of wisdom.

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Dhanishtha#23
Mars
Capricorn/Aquarius

Wealth, music, and adaptive fame. The drums of the elemental gods.

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Shatabhisha#24
Rahu
Aquarius

Healing, secrecy, and mystical independence. The thousand stars.

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Purva Bhadrapada#25
Jupiter
Aquarius/Pisces

Intense transformation and purifying passion. The two-faced man of depth.

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Uttara Bhadrapada#26
Saturn
Pisces

Depth, wisdom, and stable protection. The serpent of the deep ocean.

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Revati#27
Mercury
Pisces

Completion, prosperity, and safe journeys. Pushan's nourishing guidance.

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