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The 27 Nakshatras
The 27 nakshatras are the lunar mansions of Jyotish — equal 13°20' segments the Moon passes through, each with its own ruling planet, symbol, and character.
Your Janma Nakshatra is the one the Moon sat in at your birth, and it is often the most personal layer of the chart. Start with what a nakshatra is, or read any of the 27 below. Each is offered as orientation, not prediction.
- Ashwini
The first mansion — a horse's head, speed and healing instinct, ruled by Ketu.
- Bharani
The bearer — the yoni, Venus-ruled intensity under Yama's gaze.
- Krittika
The cutter — flame and razor, ruled by the Sun under Agni.
- Rohini
The grower — the ox-cart of abundance, Moon-ruled under Prajapati.
- Mrigashira
The searcher — a deer's head, Mars-ruled under Soma.
- Ardra
The storm — a teardrop, Rahu-ruled under Rudra.
- Punarvasu
The return — a quiver of arrows, Jupiter-ruled under Aditi.
- Pushya
The nourisher — udder and lotus, Saturn-ruled under Brihaspati.
- Ashlesha
The serpent — coiled wisdom, Mercury-ruled under the Nagas.
- Magha
The throne — royal lineage, Ketu-ruled under the ancestors.
- Purva Phalguni
The resting bed — pleasure and delight, Venus-ruled under Bhaga.
- Uttara Phalguni
The steadier bed — commitment and patronage, Sun-ruled under Aryaman.
- Hasta
The hand — skill and craft, Moon-ruled under Savitr.
- Chitra
The jewel — brilliance and design, Mars-ruled under Tvashtar.
- Swati
The wind-shoot — independence and movement, Rahu-ruled under Vayu.
- Vishakha
The arch — goal and determination, Jupiter-ruled under Indra-Agni.
- Anuradha
The lotus of friendship — devotion, Saturn-ruled under Mitra.
- Jyeshtha
The eldest — the talisman, Mercury-ruled under Indra.
- Mula
The root — tied roots, Ketu-ruled under Nirriti.
- Purva Ashadha
The unconquered — the fan, Venus-ruled under the waters.
- Uttara Ashadha
The lasting victory — the tusk, Sun-ruled under the Vishvadevas.
- Shravana
The ear — listening and learning, Moon-ruled under Vishnu.
- Dhanishta
The drum — rhythm and abundance, Mars-ruled under the Vasus.
- Shatabhisha
The veiled circle — healing and mystery, Rahu-ruled under Varuna.
- Purva Bhadrapada
The two-faced fire — intensity, Jupiter-ruled under Aja Ekapada.
- Uttara Bhadrapada
The deep serpent — depth and calm, Saturn-ruled under Ahir Budhnya.
- Revati
The fish — safe passage, Mercury-ruled under Pushan.
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