The 27 Nakshatras

Lunar mansions that reveal your emotional nature, instincts, and soul-level personality. Where your Moon sits at birth shapes who you really are beneath the surface.

27 nakshatras · 108 padas · 12 signs

Ashwini

अश्विनी

#1
Aries Ketu

Quick-thinking, sharp-looking, and naturally skilled. Ashwini natives walk into a room and get noticed, then back it up with real ability.

0°00'-13°20' · Ashwini Kumaras · Horse Head

Bharani

भरणी

#2
Aries Venus

Truthful, capable, and resilient. Bharani natives carry a rare combination of honesty and strength that makes them dependable in every arena.

13°20'-26°40' · Yama (God of Dharma) · Yoni

Krittika

कृत्तिका

#3
Aries-Taurus Sun

Bold, radiant, and famous. Krittika natives have a fire that draws attention and a hunger for life that is hard to contain.

26°40'-10°00' · Agni (Fire God) · Razor/Flame

Rohini

रोहिणी

#4
Taurus Moon

The artists and builders of the zodiac. Rohini natives create beauty effortlessly, speak in a way people remember, and build things meant to last.

10°00'-23°20' · Brahma (Creator) · Chariot/Ox Cart

Mrigashira

मृगशिरा

#5
Taurus-Gemini Mars

Curious, restless, and charming. Mrigashira natives are always searching for the next interesting thing, whether that is an idea, a place, or a person.

23°20'-6°40' · Soma (Moon God) · Deer Head

Ardra

आर्द्रा

#6
Gemini Rahu

The disruptors and transformers. Ardra natives feel things deeply, think in unconventional patterns, and are driven to tear down what is broken so something better can be built.

6°40'-20°00' · Rudra (Storm God) · Teardrop/Diamond

Punarvasu

पुनर्वसु

#7
Gemini-Cancer Jupiter

Patient, content, and quietly optimistic. Punarvasu natives find their way back to comfort no matter where life takes them.

20°00'-3°20' · Aditi (Mother of Gods) · Bow/Quiver

Pushya

पुष्य

#8
Cancer Saturn

Disciplined, generous, and deeply knowledgeable. Pushya natives earn respect through self-control and genuine care for others.

3°20'-16°40' · Brihaspati (Jupiter/Priest) · Cow Udder/Lotus

Ashlesha

आश्लेषा

#9
Cancer Mercury

Strategic, independent, and intensely perceptive. Ashlesha natives see what others miss and operate by their own rules.

16°40'-30°00' · Sarpa (Serpent Gods) · Coiled Serpent

Magha

मघा

#10
Leo Ketu

Regal, wealthy, and tradition-honoring. Magha natives carry natural authority and are drawn to work that matters beyond themselves.

0°00'-13°20' · Pitris (Ancestors) · Royal Throne

Purva Phalguni

पूर्वफाल्गुनी

#11
Leo Venus

Charming, generous, and pleasure-loving. Purva Phalguni natives know how to enjoy life and bring that energy into every room they enter.

13°20'-26°40' · Bhaga (God of Fortune/Pleasure) · Hammock/Front Legs of Bed

Uttara Phalguni

उत्तरफाल्गुनी

#12
Leo-Virgo Sun

Respected, learned, and comfortable. Uttara Phalguni natives earn their place through knowledge and integrity.

26°40'-10°00' · Aryaman (God of Patronage/Contracts) · Back Legs of Bed

Hasta

हस्ता

#13
Virgo Moon

Resourceful, relentless, and bold. Hasta natives are problem-solvers who find a way through any obstacle.

10°00'-23°20' · Savitar (Sun God of Vitality) · Open Hand/Fist

Chitra

चित्रा

#14
Virgo-Libra Mars

Visually striking and aesthetically driven. Chitra natives are drawn to beauty in all its forms and stand out in any crowd.

23°20'-6°40' · Vishwakarma (Divine Architect) · Bright Jewel/Pearl

Swati

स्वाती

#15
Libra Rahu

Gentle, skilled in business, and deeply compassionate. Swati natives combine soft-spoken warmth with sharp commercial instincts.

6°40'-20°00' · Vayu (Wind God) · Young Plant/Coral

Vishakha

विशाखा

#16
Libra-Scorpio Jupiter

Competitive, articulate, and driven to earn. Vishakha natives have a fire for achievement and the communication skills to back it up.

20°00'-3°20' · Indra-Agni (King of Gods + Fire God) · Triumphal Arch/Potter Wheel

Anuradha

अनुराधा

#17
Scorpio Saturn

Wealthy, worldly, and always on the move. Anuradha natives build their lives across borders and thrive far from where they started.

3°20'-16°40' · Mitra (God of Friendship) · Lotus/Triumphal Archway

Jyeshtha

ज्येष्ठा

#18
Scorpio Mercury

Cheerful, principled, and intensely selective about their inner circle. Jyeshtha natives carry authority with a small but fiercely loyal tribe.

16°40'-30°00' · Indra (King of Gods) · Circular Amulet/Earring

Moola

मूला

#19
Sagittarius Ketu

Proud, wealthy, and principled. Moola natives live well and stand firm, with a surprising gentleness beneath the surface.

0°00'-13°20' · Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction/Dissolution) · Bundle of Roots/Lion Tail

Purva Ashadha

पूर्वाषाढा

#20
Sagittarius Venus

Proud, loyal, and blessed in partnerships. Purva Ashadha natives value their people deeply and carry themselves with quiet confidence.

13°20'-26°40' · Apas (Water Deity) · Elephant Tusk/Fan

Uttara Ashadha

उत्तराषाढा

#21
Sagittarius-Capricorn Sun

Virtuous, well-liked, and deeply loyal. Uttara Ashadha natives build trust through integrity and reciprocity.

26°40'-10°00' · Vishwa Devas (Universal Gods) · Elephant Tusk/Small Bed

Shravana

श्रवण

#22
Capricorn Moon

Prosperous, learned, and famous. Shravana natives build reputations through knowledge and enjoy partnerships that expand their worldview.

10°00'-23°20' · Vishnu (Preserver) · Three Footprints/Ear

Dhanishtha

धनिष्ठा

#23
Capricorn-Aquarius Mars

Generous, wealthy, and musically inclined. Dhanishtha natives are warrior-artists who give freely and fight fiercely.

23°20'-6°40' · Vasus (Eight Elemental Gods) · Drum/Flute

Shatabhisha

शतभिषा

#24
Aquarius Rahu

Truthful, independent, and relentlessly productive. Shatabhisha natives speak hard truths, work without overthinking, and answer to themselves.

6°40'-20°00' · Varuna (God of Cosmic Waters) · Empty Circle/100 Flowers

Purva Bhadrapada

पूर्वभाद्रपदा

#25
Aquarius-Pisces Jupiter

Deep-feeling, articulate, and devoted in partnerships. Purva Bhadrapada natives carry emotional weight with dignity and give generously to those closest to them.

20°00'-3°20' · Aja Ekapada (One-Footed Goat) · Front of Funeral Cot/Two-Faced Man

Uttara Bhadrapada

उत्तरभाद्रपदा

#26
Pisces Saturn

Eloquent, happy, and blessed with family. Uttara Bhadrapada natives build lasting legacies through words, virtue, and generational bonds.

3°20'-16°40' · Ahir Budhnya (Serpent of the Deep) · Back of Funeral Cot/Twins

Revati

रेवती

#27
Pisces Mercury

Well-formed, universally liked, wealthy, and principled. Revati natives close the zodiac with completeness, courage, and genuine contentment.

16°40'-30°00' · Pushan (God of Nourishment/Journeys) · Fish/Drum

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Content based on Brihat Jataka, Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, and classical Jyotish principles.