The 27 Nakshatras
The Moon travels through 27 nakshatras, each with its own ruling planet, deity, and symbolism. Your birth nakshatra shapes personality, timing, and compatibility.
1. Ashwini
अश्विनीRuled by Ketu · Aries
Symbol: Horse's head
Explore2. Bharani
भरणीRuled by Venus · Aries
Symbol: Yoni (Female reproductive organ)
Explore3. Krittika
कृत्तिकाRuled by Sun · Aries,Taurus
Symbol: Razor/Flame
Explore4. Rohini
रोहिणीRuled by Moon · Taurus
Symbol: Chariot/Ox cart
Explore5. Mrigashira
मृगशिराRuled by Mars · Taurus,Gemini
Symbol: Deer's head
Explore6. Ardra
आर्द्राRuled by Rahu · Gemini
Symbol: Teardrop/Diamond
Explore7. Punarvasu
पुनर्वसुRuled by Jupiter · Gemini,Cancer
Symbol: Bow and quiver
Explore8. Pushya
पुष्यRuled by Saturn · Cancer
Symbol: Cow's udder/Lotus
Explore9. Ashlesha
आश्लेषाRuled by Mercury · Cancer
Symbol: Coiled serpent
Explore10. Magha
मघाRuled by Ketu · Leo
Symbol: Royal throne
Explore11. Purva Phalguni
पूर्वा फाल्गुनीRuled by Venus · Leo
Symbol: Front legs of bed
Explore12. Uttara Phalguni
उत्तरा फाल्गुनीRuled by Sun · Leo,Virgo
Symbol: Back legs of bed
Explore13. Hasta
हस्तRuled by Moon · Virgo
Symbol: Hand/Palm
Explore14. Chitra
चित्राRuled by Mars · Virgo,Libra
Symbol: Bright jewel/Pearl
Explore15. Swati
स्वातिRuled by Rahu · Libra
Symbol: Sword/Coral
Explore16. Vishakha
विशाखाRuled by Jupiter · Libra,Scorpio
Symbol: Triumphal archway
Explore17. Anuradha
अनुराधाRuled by Saturn · Scorpio
Symbol: Lotus/Staff
Explore18. Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठाRuled by Mercury · Scorpio
Symbol: Umbrella/Earring
Explore19. Mula
मूलRuled by Ketu · Sagittarius
Symbol: Bunch of roots
Explore20. Purva Ashadha
पूर्वाषाढ़ाRuled by Venus · Sagittarius
Symbol: Elephant tusk/Fan
Explore21. Uttara Ashadha
उत्तराषाढ़ाRuled by Sun · Sagittarius,Capricorn
Symbol: Elephant tusk/Small bed
Explore22. Shravana
श्रवणRuled by Moon · Capricorn
Symbol: Ear/Three footprints
Explore23. Dhanishta
धनिष्ठाRuled by Mars · Capricorn,Aquarius
Symbol: Drum/Flute
Explore24. Shatabhisha
शततारकाRuled by Rahu · Aquarius
Symbol: Empty circle/1000 flowers
Explore25. Purva Bhadrapada
पूर्वाभाद्रपदRuled by Jupiter · Aquarius,Pisces
Symbol: Front of funeral cot
Explore26. Uttara Bhadrapada
उत्तराभाद्रपदRuled by Saturn · Pisces
Symbol: Back of funeral cot
Explore27. Revati
रेवतीRuled by Mercury · Pisces
Symbol: Fish/Drum
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