Vedic Astrology
The 27 nakshatras
The nakshatras are the 27 lunar mansions the Moon travels through, each one a distinct character with its own ruling planet, deity and symbol. Your birth nakshatra, the one the Moon sat in when you were born, shapes personality, timing and compatibility. Pick a star to read its meaning.
- 1Ashwini
The Star of Swiftness · Ketu · 0°00′ Aries
- 2Bharani
The Star of Restraint · Venus · 13°20′ Aries
- 3Krittika
The Star of Fire · Sun · 26°40′ Aries
- 4Rohini
The Star of Growth · Moon · 10°00′ Taurus
- 5Mrigashira
The Searching Star · Mars · 23°20′ Taurus
- 6Ardra
The Star of Storms · Rahu · 6°40′ Gemini
- 7Punarvasu
The Star of Renewal · Jupiter · 20°00′ Gemini
- 8Pushya
The Nourishing Star · Saturn · 3°20′ Cancer
- 9Ashlesha
The Clinging Star · Mercury · 16°40′ Cancer
- 10Magha
The Star of the Throne · Ketu · 0°00′ Leo
- 11Purva Phalguni
The Star of Pleasure · Venus · 13°20′ Leo
- 12Uttara Phalguni
The Star of Patronage · Sun · 26°40′ Leo
- 13Hasta
The Skilful Star · Moon · 10°00′ Virgo
- 14Chitra
The Brilliant Star · Mars · 23°20′ Virgo
- 15Swati
The Independent Star · Rahu · 6°40′ Libra
- 16Vishakha
The Star of Purpose · Jupiter · 20°00′ Libra
- 17Anuradha
The Star of Friendship · Saturn · 3°20′ Scorpio
- 18Jyeshtha
The Eldest Star · Mercury · 16°40′ Scorpio
- 19Moola
The Root Star · Ketu · 0°00′ Sagittarius
- 20Purva Ashadha
The Invincible Star · Venus · 13°20′ Sagittarius
- 21Uttara Ashadha
The Star of Lasting Victory · Sun · 26°40′ Sagittarius
- 22Shravana
The Star of Listening · Moon · 10°00′ Capricorn
- 23Dhanishta
The Star of Wealth · Mars · 23°20′ Capricorn
- 24Shatabhisha
The Veiling Star · Rahu · 6°40′ Aquarius
- 25Purva Bhadrapada
The Fiery Star · Jupiter · 20°00′ Aquarius
- 26Uttara Bhadrapada
The Star of the Deep Waters · Saturn · 3°20′ Pisces
- 27Revati
The Star of Safe Passage · Mercury · 16°40′ Pisces