Ashwini
Aśvinī · अश्विनी
The Swift Horsewoman or Born of a Mare; represents miraculous speed, pri...
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The 27 Vedic Nakshatras (Lunar Mansions)
The 27 Nakshatras are the celestial divisions of the Moon's path, each with its own unique energy, symbolism, and influence. Explore their meaning, traits, and how they shape your personality, life events, and spiritual journey.
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Bharani
Bhariṇī · भरणी
The Bearer or She Who Nourishes; signifies the sacred cosmic vessel of p...
↗Krittika
Kṛttikā · कृत्तिका
The One Who Cuts or The Razor; represents the purifying celestial fire t...
↗Rohini
Rohiṇī · रोहिणी
The Red One or Growing One; symbolizes supreme fertility, sensual beauty...
↗Mrigashira
Mṛgaśīrṣa · मृगशिरा
The Deer's Head; symbolizes the eternal seeker of truth, spiritual wande...
↗Ardra
Ārdrā · आर्द्रा
The Moist One or Teardrop; signifies the torrential summer storm that br...
↗Punarvasu
Punarvasu · पुनर्वसु
Return of the Light or Good Again; signifies the safe homecoming after a...
↗Pushya
Puṣya · पुष्य
The Nourisher or The Auspicious Blossom; celebrated in classical Jyotish...
↗Ashlesha
Āśleṣā · आश्लेषा
The Clinging One or The Entwining Serpent; represents Kundalini life-for...
↗Magha
Maghā · मघा
The Mighty One or The Great; signifies ancestral royalty, Pitru blessing...
↗Purva Phalguni
Pūrva Phālgunī · पूर्वाफाल्गुनी
The Former Reddish One or Fruit of the Tree; signifies marital bliss, cr...
↗Uttara Phalguni
Uttara Phālgunī · उत्तराफाल्गुनी
The Latter Reddish One; signifies the sacred social contract, enduring p...
↗Hasta
Hasta · हस्त
The Hand or Fist; signifies magical manual dexterity, craftsmanship, hea...
↗Chitra
Citrā · चित्रा
The Brilliant or Beautiful; signifies the celestial jewel of craftsmansh...
↗Swati
Svātī · स्वाती
The Independent One or The Sword; signifies the free-flowing wind, extre...
↗Vishakha
Viśākhā · विशाखा
The Forked Branch or The Poisoned Arrow; represents laser single-minded ...
↗Anuradha
Anurādhā · अनुराधा
Following Radha or The Tiny Spark; signifies supreme devotion (Bhakti), ...
↗Jyeshtha
Jyeṣṭhā · ज्येष्ठा
The Eldest One or Chief Queen; signifies senior authority, executive pro...
↗Mula
Mūla · मूल
The Root or Center; signifies the galactic center, penetrating to the ve...
↗Purva Ashadha
Pūrva Aṣāḍhā · पूर्वाषाढ़ा
The Former Invincible One or Undefeated; signifies unshakable confidence...
↗Uttara Ashadha
Uttara Aṣāḍhā · उत्तराषाढ़ा
The Latter Invincible One or Universal Victory; signifies permanent triu...
↗Shravana
Śravaṇa · श्रवण
The Hearing or To Listen; represents the sacred oral tradition of the Ve...
↗Dhanishta
Dhaniṣṭhā · धनिष्ठा
The Wealthiest or The Most Beneficent; signifies rhythmic cosmic cadence...
↗Shatabhisha
Śatabhiṣaj · शतभिषा
The Hundred Physicians or The Hundred Healers; signifies cosmic medicine...
↗Purva Bhadrapada
Pūrva Bhādrapadā · पूर्वाभाद्रपद
The Former Blessed Feet or Former Scorching Pair; represents intense asc...
↗Uttara Bhadrapada
Uttara Bhādrapadā · उत्तराभाद्रपद
The Latter Blessed Feet; represents deep meditative stillness, serpentin...
↗Revati
Revatī · रेवती
The Wealthy One or The Transcendent; the final 27th Nakshatra of the zod...
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The Cosmic Framework
of the 27 Nakshatras
The 27 Nakshatras divide the ecliptic into 13°20′ each, forming a celestial lunar journey. They influence your mind, emotions, relationships, career, and spiritual growth.
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Key Insights
More Than Constellations
Nakshatras are not just stars, but living energies that influence your personality and destiny.
Unique Symbolism
Each Nakshatra has a symbol, ruling deity, and qualities that reveal its deeper meaning.
Practical Relevance
Used in marriage matching, muhurta, career guidance, and spiritual practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Nakshatra in Vedic Astrology?+
A Nakshatra is one of 27 equal lunar mansions along the ecliptic. The Moon spends about one day in each mansion, shaping temperament, timing and spiritual direction.
How does Nakshatra affect my life?+
Your Janma Nakshatra is the mansion occupied by the Moon at birth. It informs emotional patterns, naming syllables, compatibility and the opening Vimshottari Dasha.
How is Nakshatra different from Rashi?+
A Rashi is a 30-degree zodiac sign, while each Nakshatra spans 13°20′. Nakshatras offer a more granular view of the Moon’s position.
Can a person have multiple Nakshatras?+
Your birth chart has one Janma Nakshatra for the Moon, while the Sun and other planets can each occupy different Nakshatras.