Lunar mansions
The 27 Nakshatras
Nakshatras divide the zodiac into lunar mansions. Each one carries a symbol, deity, ruling planet, temperament, and zodiac span.
- Nakshatras
- 27
- Lunar divisions
- Padas
- 108
- Four quarters each
- Each Span
- 13°20′
- Across the zodiac
Nakshatra guides
Explore the lunar mansions
Move in zodiac order, or scan by ruling planet, symbol, deity, and temperament.
Ruler: Ketu
Ashwini
What does Ashwini Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Know its traits, 4 padas, marriage life, career, health, and remedies under Ketu’s influence.
- Symbol
- Horse Head
- Deity
- Ashwini Kumaras, the horse headed twins
- Zodiac Span
- 0° – 13°20′ Aries
- Gana
- Deva
Ruler: Venus
Bharani
What does Bharani Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Explore its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage life, career, and health affecting factors.
- Symbol
- Yoni
- Deity
- Yama
- Zodiac Span
- 13°20′ – 26°40′ Aries
- Gana
- Manushya
Ruler: Sun
Krittika
What does Krittika Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Learn its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health affecting factors.
- Symbol
- Knife or razor
- Deity
- Agni
- Zodiac Span
- 26°40′ Aries – 10° Taurus
- Gana
- Rakshasa
Ruler: Moon
Rohini
What does Rohini Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Discover its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health affecting factors.
- Symbol
- Ox cart or chariot
- Deity
- Prajapati
- Zodiac Span
- 10° – 23°20′ Taurus
- Gana
- Manusha
Ruler: Mars
Mrigashira
What does Mrigashira Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Explore its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health affecting factors.h
- Symbol
- Deer’s head
- Deity
- Soma
- Zodiac Span
- 23° 20′ Taurus – 6° 40′ Gemini
- Gana
- Deva
Ruler: Rahu
Ardra
What does Ardra Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Learn its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- Tear drop
- Deity
- Rudra
- Zodiac Span
- 6° 40′ – 20° Gemini
- Gana
- Manusha
Ruler: Jupiter
Punarvasu
What does Punarvasu Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Discover its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- Quiver of arrows
- Deity
- Aditi
- Zodiac Span
- 20° Gemini – 3°20′ Cancer
- Gana
- Deva
Ruler: Saturn
Pushya
What does Pushya Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Learn its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- Wheel
- Deity
- Brihaspati
- Zodiac Span
- 3°20′ -16°40′ Cancer
- Gana
- Deva
Ruler: Mercury
Ashlesha
What does Ashlesha Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Explore its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- Coiled Serpant
- Deity
- Nagas
- Zodiac Span
- 16°40′ – 30° Cancer
- Gana
- Rakshasa
Ruler: Ketu
Magha
What does Magha Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Learn its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- Royal Throne
- Deity
- Pitris
- Zodiac Span
- 0° – 13°20′ Leo
- Gana
- Rakshasa
Ruler: Venus
Purva Phalguni
What does Purva Phalguni Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Learn its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- Hammock, front legs of bed
- Deity
- Bhaga
- Zodiac Span
- 13°20′ – 26°40′ Leo
- Gana
- Manushya
Ruler: Sun
Uttara Phalguni
What does Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Discover its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- Hammock, four legs of bed
- Deity
- Aryaman
- Zodiac Span
- 26°40′ Leo- 10° Virgo
- Gana
- Manushya
Ruler: Moon
Hasta
What does Hasta Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Learn its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- Hand or fist
- Deity
- Savitar
- Zodiac Span
- 10° – 23°20′ Virgo
- Gana
- Deva
Ruler: Mars
Chitra
What does Chitra Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Explore its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- Pearl, gem
- Deity
- Vishwakarma
- Zodiac Span
- 23°20′ Virgo – 6°40′ Libra
- Gana
- Rakshasa
Ruler: Rahu
Swati
What does Swati Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Learn its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- Sword, coral
- Deity
- Vaya
- Zodiac Span
- 6°40′ – 20° Libra
- Gana
- Deva
Ruler: Jupiter
Vishakha
What does Vishakha Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Learn its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- Decorated archway, potter’s wheel
- Deity
- Indragni
- Zodiac Span
- 20° Libra – 3°20′ Scorpio
- Gana
- Rakshasa
Ruler: Saturn
Anuradha
What does Anuradha Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Learn its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- Triumphal archway, lotus
- Deity
- Mitra
- Zodiac Span
- 3°20′ – 16°40′ Scorpio
- Gana
- Deva
Ruler: Ketu
Mula
What does Mula Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Learn its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- Bunch of roots tied together
- Deity
- Nirriti
- Zodiac Span
- 0° – 13°20′ Sagittarius
- Gana
- Rakshasa
Ruler: Venus
Purva Ashadha
What does Purva Ashadha Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Learn its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- Fan, basket
- Deity
- Apas
- Zodiac Span
- 13°20′ – 26°40′ Sagittarius
- Gana
- Manushya
Ruler: Sun
Uttara Ashadha
What does Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Learn its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- Elephant tusk
- Deity
- Vishwadevas
- Zodiac Span
- 26°40′ Sagittarius-10°00′ Capricorn
- Gana
- Manushya
Ruler: Moon
Shravana
What does Shravana Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Learn its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- An Ear
- Deity
- Lord Vishnu
- Zodiac Span
- 10°00′ to 23°20′ Capricorn
- Gana
- Deva
Ruler: Mars
Dhanishta
What does Dhanishta Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Learn its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- a drum or flute
- Deity
- Ashta Vasus
- Zodiac Span
- 23°20′ Capricorn-6°40′ Aquarius
- Gana
- Rakshasa
Ruler: Rahu
Shatabhisha
What does Shatabhisha Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Learn its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- a circle or healing pot
- Deity
- Varuna
- Zodiac Span
- 6°40′ to 20°00′ Aquarius
- Gana
- Rakshasa
Ruler: Jupiter
Purva Bhadrapada
What does Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Learn its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- the front half of a funeral cot or a two-faced man
- Deity
- Aja Ekapada
- Zodiac Span
- 20°00′ Aquarius-3°20′ Pisces
- Gana
- Manushya
Ruler: Saturn
Uttara Bhadrapada
What does Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Learn its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- the back legs of a funeral cot or two coiled serpents
- Deity
- Ahir Budhnya
- Zodiac Span
- 3°20′-16°40′ Pisces
- Gana
- Manushya
Ruler: Mercury
Revati
What does Revati Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Learn its traits, 4 padas, male vs female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- a fish
- Deity
- Pushan
- Zodiac Span
- 16°40′-30°00′ Pisces
- Gana
- Deva
Ruler: Mercury
Jyeshta
What does Jyeshta Nakshatra mean in Vedic astrology? Learn about its traits, four padas, male vs. female nature, marriage, career, and health issues.
- Symbol
- Umbrella, earring
- Deity
- Indra
- Zodiac Span
- 16°40′ – 30° Scorpio
- Gana
- Rakshasa