The 27 Nakshatras
The lunar mansions are the foundation of Vedic astrology, providing the deepest insights into personality, timing, and fate. They subdivide the zodiac into 27 unique segments. Nakshatras do not describe personality. They describe how karma moves, how effort unfolds, and how results mature.
Total Articles: 27 Nakshatras
Explore the 9 Planetary Rulers →The Lunar Mansions (Nakshatras)
The Pioneer
Ashwini
Ruled by Ketu/Mars. Energetic, initiative, healing, and quick action.
The Bearer
Bharani
Ruled by Venus. Nurturing, disciplined, artistic, and fiercely passionate.
The Cutter
Krittika
Ruled by Sun. Sharp, focused, cleansing, and has a bright, shining nature.
The Grower
Rohini
Ruled by Moon. Creative, fertile, sensual, and strongly tied to stability.
The Seeker
Mrigasira
Ruled by Mars. Searching, restless, musical, and playful yet volatile.
The Storm
Ardra
Ruled by Rahu. Transformative, emotional turmoil, intellectual, and focused on research.
The Returner
Punarvasu
Ruled by Jupiter. Renewal, travel, generosity, and strong moral grounding.
The Flower
Pushya
Ruled by Saturn. Nurturing, conservative, wealth-giving, and highly spiritual.
The Clinger
Ashlesha
Ruled by Mercury. Intense, hypnotic, shrewd, and deals with primal energies.
The Gift
Magha
Ruled by Ketu. Royalty, ancestry, tradition, and powerful ambition.
The Artist
Purva Phalguni
Ruled by Venus. Pleasure, artistry, charm, and a love for comfortable living.
The Giver
Uttara Phalguni
Ruled by Sun. Service, patronage, fidelity, and material prosperity.
The Craftsperson
Hasta
Ruled by Moon. Creativity, skill with the hands, humor, and determination.
The Bright
Chitra
Ruled by Mars. Beauty, architecture, charm, and magnetic charisma.
The Independent
Swati
Ruled by Rahu. Flexible, ethical, independent, and seeks spiritual harmony.
The Purposeful
Vishakha
Ruled by Jupiter. Single-minded focus, ambition, and energetic victory.
The Devoted
Anuradha
Ruled by Saturn. Friendship, relationship focus, and organizational skills.
The Eldest
Jyeshtha
Ruled by Mercury. Leadership, protection, seniority, and extreme intensity.
The Root
Mula
Ruled by Ketu. Research, destructive/transformative, and seeking the truth.
The Unconquered
Purva Ashadha
Ruled by Venus. Popularity, prosperity, deep convictions, and unwavering success.
The Victorious
Uttara Ashadha
Ruled by Sun. Perseverance, victory, great leadership, and social contribution.
The Listener
Shravana
Ruled by Moon. Learning, communication, religiousness, and pilgrimage.
The Wealthy
Dhanishta
Ruled by Mars. Musical talent, prosperity, fame, and deep understanding of rhythm.
The Healer
Shatabhishak
Ruled by Rahu. Healing, research, solitude, and working with secrets.
The Fiery
Purva Bhadrapada
Ruled by Jupiter. Fiery passion, eccentric, philosophical, and driven by purpose.
The Patient
Uttara Bhadrapada
Ruled by Saturn. Discipline, long-term goals, spiritual depth, and peace.
The Wealthy
Revati
Ruled by Mercury. Journeys, protection, wealth, and profound spiritual awareness.