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.

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The Lunar Mansions (Nakshatras)

Ashwini Nakshatra symbol

The Pioneer

Ashwini

Ruled by Ketu/Mars. Energetic, initiative, healing, and quick action.

Bharani Nakshatra symbol

The Bearer

Bharani

Ruled by Venus. Nurturing, disciplined, artistic, and fiercely passionate.

Krittika Nakshatra symbol

The Cutter

Krittika

Ruled by Sun. Sharp, focused, cleansing, and has a bright, shining nature.

Rohini Nakshatra symbol

The Grower

Rohini

Ruled by Moon. Creative, fertile, sensual, and strongly tied to stability.

Mrigasira Nakshatra symbol

The Seeker

Mrigasira

Ruled by Mars. Searching, restless, musical, and playful yet volatile.

Ardra Nakshatra symbol

The Storm

Ardra

Ruled by Rahu. Transformative, emotional turmoil, intellectual, and focused on research.

Punarvasu Nakshatra symbol

The Returner

Punarvasu

Ruled by Jupiter. Renewal, travel, generosity, and strong moral grounding.

Pushya Nakshatra symbol

The Flower

Pushya

Ruled by Saturn. Nurturing, conservative, wealth-giving, and highly spiritual.

Ashlesha Nakshatra symbol

The Clinger

Ashlesha

Ruled by Mercury. Intense, hypnotic, shrewd, and deals with primal energies.

Magha Nakshatra symbol

The Gift

Magha

Ruled by Ketu. Royalty, ancestry, tradition, and powerful ambition.

Purva Phalguni Nakshatra symbol

The Artist

Purva Phalguni

Ruled by Venus. Pleasure, artistry, charm, and a love for comfortable living.

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra symbol

The Giver

Uttara Phalguni

Ruled by Sun. Service, patronage, fidelity, and material prosperity.

Hasta Nakshatra symbol

The Craftsperson

Hasta

Ruled by Moon. Creativity, skill with the hands, humor, and determination.

Chitra Nakshatra symbol

The Bright

Chitra

Ruled by Mars. Beauty, architecture, charm, and magnetic charisma.

Swati Nakshatra symbol

The Independent

Swati

Ruled by Rahu. Flexible, ethical, independent, and seeks spiritual harmony.

Vishakha Nakshatra symbol

The Purposeful

Vishakha

Ruled by Jupiter. Single-minded focus, ambition, and energetic victory.

Anuradha Nakshatra symbol

The Devoted

Anuradha

Ruled by Saturn. Friendship, relationship focus, and organizational skills.

Jyeshtha Nakshatra symbol

The Eldest

Jyeshtha

Ruled by Mercury. Leadership, protection, seniority, and extreme intensity.

Mula Nakshatra symbol

The Root

Mula

Ruled by Ketu. Research, destructive/transformative, and seeking the truth.

Purva Ashadha Nakshatra symbol

The Unconquered

Purva Ashadha

Ruled by Venus. Popularity, prosperity, deep convictions, and unwavering success.

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra symbol

The Victorious

Uttara Ashadha

Ruled by Sun. Perseverance, victory, great leadership, and social contribution.

Shravana Nakshatra symbol

The Listener

Shravana

Ruled by Moon. Learning, communication, religiousness, and pilgrimage.

Dhanishta Nakshatra symbol

The Wealthy

Dhanishta

Ruled by Mars. Musical talent, prosperity, fame, and deep understanding of rhythm.

Shatabhishak Nakshatra symbol

The Healer

Shatabhishak

Ruled by Rahu. Healing, research, solitude, and working with secrets.

Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra symbol

The Fiery

Purva Bhadrapada

Ruled by Jupiter. Fiery passion, eccentric, philosophical, and driven by purpose.

Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra symbol

The Patient

Uttara Bhadrapada

Ruled by Saturn. Discipline, long-term goals, spiritual depth, and peace.

Revati Nakshatra symbol

The Wealthy

Revati

Ruled by Mercury. Journeys, protection, wealth, and profound spiritual awareness.