27 Nakshatras — Complete Guide

The 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) are the foundation of Vedic astrology. Each Nakshatra spans 13°20' of the zodiac and carries unique energies that shape personality, destiny, and life events.

#	Nakshatra	Lord	Deity	Quality
1	Ashwini	Ketu	Ashwini Kumaras	Swift, Healing
2	Bharani	Venus	Yama	Fierce, Transformative
3	Krittika	Sun	Agni	Sharp, Purifying
4	Rohini	Moon	Brahma	Fixed, Creative
5	Mrigashira	Mars	Soma	Soft, Searching
6	Ardra	Rahu	Rudra	Sharp, Stormy
7	Punarvasu	Jupiter	Aditi	Movable, Returning
8	Pushya	Saturn	Brihaspati	Light, Nourishing
9	Ashlesha	Mercury	Nagas	Sharp, Mystical
10	Magha	Ketu	Pitris	Fierce, Royal
11	Purva Phalguni	Venus	Bhaga	Fierce, Creative
12	Uttara Phalguni	Sun	Aryaman	Fixed, Patronage
13	Hasta	Moon	Savitar	Light, Skillful
14	Chitra	Mars	Vishwakarma	Soft, Artistic
15	Swati	Rahu	Vayu	Movable, Independent
16	Vishakha	Jupiter	Indragni	Mixed, Determined
17	Anuradha	Saturn	Mitra	Soft, Devoted
18	Jyeshtha	Mercury	Indra	Sharp, Protective
19	Mula	Ketu	Nirriti	Sharp, Destructive/Transformative
20	Purva Ashadha	Venus	Apah	Fierce, Invincible
21	Uttara Ashadha	Sun	Vishwadevas	Fixed, Universal
22	Shravana	Moon	Vishnu	Movable, Listening
23	Dhanishtha	Mars	Ashta Vasus	Movable, Wealthy
24	Shatabhisha	Rahu	Varuna	Movable, Healing
25	Purva Bhadrapada	Jupiter	Ajaikapad	Fierce, Transformative
26	Uttara Bhadrapada	Saturn	Ahirbudhnya	Fixed, Deep
27	Revati	Mercury	Pushan	Soft, Nourishing

What are Nakshatras?

In Vedic astrology, the zodiac is divided into 27 equal segments called Nakshatras or lunar mansions. While Western astrology focuses on 12 sun signs, Vedic astrology places great importance on the Moon's position in these 27 Nakshatras at the time of birth.

Your birth Nakshatra (Janma Nakshatra) determines your Vimshottari Dasha sequence — the planetary period system that maps the timeline of your life. It also influences personality, compatibility in matchmaking (Porutham/Ashtakoot), and the selection of auspicious times (Nakath/Muhurta).

Each Nakshatra has a ruling planet (lord), a presiding deity, a symbol, and a unique quality that colours the energy of anyone born under it.