Vedic Lunar Mansions
27 Nakshatrasनक्षत्र — The Lunar Mansions The 27 Nakshatras are the lunar mansions of Vedic astrology — fixed stars through which the Moon travels during its monthly cycle. Each Nakshatra spans 13°20' of the zodiac and has a unique deity, lord planet, symbol, and set of qualities. Your Janma Nakshatra (birth star) is one of the most personal and powerful indicators in your chart.
All Nakshatras Ketu Nakshatras Venus Nakshatras Sun Nakshatras Moon Nakshatras Mars Nakshatras Rahu Nakshatras Jupiter Nakshatras Saturn Nakshatras Mercury Nakshatras Deva Gana Manushya Gana Rakshasa Gana Fire Element Earth Element Air Element Water Element
1
Ashwini Ketu Mesh · Fire · Deva
Healing, swift action, pioneering, adventurous, medical
Horse Head ▼
2
Bharani Venus Mesh · Earth · Manushya
Creativity, determination, restraint, transformation
Yoni ▼
3
Krittika Sun Vrishabh · Fire · Rakshasa
Sharp intellect, leadership, purification, courage
Razor/Flame ▼
4
Rohini Moon Vrishabh · Earth · Manushya
Beauty, fertility, growth, artistry, prosperity
Cart/Chariot ▼
5
Mrigashira Mars Mithun · Earth · Deva
Curious, gentle, searching, sensitive, intelligent
Deer Head ▼
6
Ardra Rahu Mithun · Water · Manushya
Intense, stormy, transformative, emotional, powerful
Teardrop ▼
7
Punarvasu Jupiter Kark · Air · Deva
Renewal, optimism, wisdom, nurturing, spiritual
Bow/Quiver ▼
8
Pushya Saturn Kark · Water · Deva
Nourishing, devoted, wise, disciplined, most auspicious
Flower/Circle ▼
9
Ashlesha Mercury Kark · Water · Rakshasa
Mystical, perceptive, kundalini energy, secretive
Coiled Serpent ▼
10
Magha Ketu Simha · Fire · Rakshasa
Regal, ancestral, proud, leadership, authority
Throne ▼
11
Purva Phalguni Venus Simha · Fire · Manushya
Creative, romantic, joyful, artistic, indulgent
Hammock ▼
12
Uttara Phalguni Sun Kanya · Fire · Manushya
Generous, helpful, prosperous, leadership, patronage
Bed/Legs ▼
13
Hasta Moon Kanya · Earth · Deva
Skillful, practical, healing hands, dexterous, crafts
Hand ▼
14
Chitra Mars Tula · Fire · Rakshasa
Beautiful, artistic, architectural, creative, designer
Bright Jewel ▼
15
Swati Rahu Tula · Air · Deva
Independent, flexible, diplomatic, business-minded
Coral/Sword ▼
16
Vishakha Jupiter Vrishchik · Fire · Rakshasa
Goal-oriented, competitive, ambitious, determined
Triumphal Arch ▼
17
Anuradha Saturn Vrishchik · Water · Deva
Friendly, devoted, spiritually inclined, organized
Lotus/Staff ▼
18
Jyeshtha Mercury Vrishchik · Water · Rakshasa
Elder, protective, responsible, powerful, leader
Circular Amulet ▼
19
Mula Ketu Dhanu · Fire · Rakshasa
Investigative, philosophical, rooted, transformative
Tied Roots ▼
20
Purva Ashadha Venus Dhanu · Water · Manushya
Ambitious, persuasive, purifying, optimistic
Fan/Basket ▼
21
Uttara Ashadha Sun Makar · Earth · Manushya
Noble, righteous, successful, invincible, leadership
Elephant Tusk ▼
22
Shravana Moon Makar · Air · Deva
Listening, learning, connecting, wisdom, Vishnu-blessed
Three Footprints ▼
23
Dhanishtha Mars Kumbh · Air · Rakshasa
Wealthy, musical, generous, courageous, group-oriented
Drum/Flute ▼
24
Shatabhisha Rahu Kumbh · Air · Rakshasa
Healing, secretive, philosophical, hundred physicians
Empty Circle ▼
25
Purva Bhadrapada Jupiter Meen · Air · Manushya
Intense, spiritual, fiery, transformative, passionate
Sword/Two Faces ▼
26
Uttara Bhadrapada Saturn Meen · Water · Manushya
Wise, compassionate, restrained, deep, serpentine
Twins/Snake ▼
27
Revati Mercury Meen · Water · Deva
Nurturing, creative, empathetic, journeys, completion
Fish/Drum ▼
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