Founders of DNA Vastu
All 27 lunar mansions in order, with the span of the zodiac each one covers, its ruling graha, deity, symbol, gana and nature.
Nakshatras
Each nakshatra covers 13°20′ of the sidereal zodiac, and each has four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. The one the Moon was in when you were born is your janma nakshatra: it sets your first dasha and is used in kundli matching. Find your nakshatra.
Show the nakshatras in
Showing all 27 nakshatras, in order from 0° Mesh.
0°00′–13°20′ Mesh
Quick, eager and helpful: first off the mark, and happiest when starting something new.
13°20′–26°40′ Mesh
Intense and responsible: carries heavy loads, and has strong likes and dislikes.
26°40′ Mesh – 10°00′ Vrishabh
Sharp, honest and protective: cuts through confusion and says what it thinks.
10°00′–23°20′ Vrishabh
Warm, attractive and creative: loves beauty, comfort and watching things grow.
23°20′ Vrishabh – 6°40′ Mithun
Curious and gentle, always searching: for knowledge, for new places, for the next thing.
6°40′–20°00′ Mithun
Stormy and searching: thinks deeply, clears the air and grows through upheaval.
20°00′ Mithun – 3°20′ Kark
Hopeful and generous: bounces back, and keeps returning to what matters.
3°20′–16°40′ Kark
Nurturing and dependable; tradition counts it among the most auspicious nakshatras.
16°40′–30°00′ Kark
Perceptive and private: reads people well and holds on tightly.
0°00′–13°20′ Simha
Dignified and proud of its roots: respects tradition and likes to lead.
13°20′–26°40′ Simha
Relaxed, affectionate and creative: enjoys pleasure, good company and rest.
26°40′ Simha – 10°00′ Kanya
Loyal and helpful: keeps its promises and values partnership.
10°00′–23°20′ Kanya
Skilful and practical: clever with its hands, witty and resourceful.
23°20′ Kanya – 6°40′ Tula
Artistic and stylish: loves design, making things and a job well finished.
6°40′–20°00′ Tula
Independent and adaptable: bends with the wind, values its freedom and often has a head for trade.
20°00′ Tula – 3°20′ Vrishchik
Determined and goal-driven: sets its sights on something and keeps going.
3°20′–16°40′ Vrishchik
Friendly and devoted: builds lasting bonds and stays loyal, even far from home.
16°40′–30°00′ Vrishchik
Protective and senior in spirit: takes charge and looks after its own.
0°00′–13°20′ Dhanu
Goes to the root of things: searching, honest and unafraid to start again.
13°20′–26°40′ Dhanu
Confident and persuasive: draws strength from its beliefs and does not give up easily.
26°40′ Dhanu – 10°00′ Makar
Principled and patient: wins slowly, fairly and for good.
10°00′–23°20′ Makar
A good listener and learner: gathers knowledge and passes it on.
23°20′ Makar – 6°40′ Kumbh
Lively and generous, with a sense of rhythm; tradition links it with music and wealth.
6°40′–20°00′ Kumbh
Private and independent-minded: a researcher at heart, drawn to hidden things.
20°00′ Kumbh – 3°20′ Meen
Idealistic and intense: capable of great passion for a cause.
3°20′–16°40′ Meen
Calm, wise and self-controlled: deep water that runs still.
16°40′–30°00′ Meen
Gentle, kind and caring: sees others safely home and completes the circle.
Muhurat
Tradition sorts the nakshatras into seven natures, used to choose a good day (muhurat) for each kind of work. On any day, the Moon’s nakshatra lends the day its nature.
A fixed star, good for anything meant to last: foundations, planting and long-term plans.
Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha and Uttara Bhadrapada
A moving star, good for travel, vehicles and making changes.
Punarvasu, Swati, Shravana, Dhanishta and Shatabhisha
A fierce star, good for bold or competitive work but not for auspicious beginnings.
Bharani, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha and Purva Bhadrapada
A mixed star, good for routine work and everyday tasks.
Krittika and Vishakha
A swift star, good for quick tasks, trade, learning and short trips.
Ashwini, Pushya and Hasta
A soft star, good for friendship, romance, music and the arts, and for wearing something new.
Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha and Revati
A sharp star, good for ending things, research and hard decisions; avoid new beginnings.
Ardra, Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Mula
Kundli matching
Each nakshatra also has a gana, a temperament, compared in kundli matching for up to 6 of the 36 points. Try kundli matching.
Gentle, generous and idealistic.
Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana and Revati
Practical, ambitious and very human, with a mix of both sides.
Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada and Uttara Bhadrapada
Independent, intense and strong-willed. Here the word means fierce, not evil.
Krittika, Ashlesha, Magha, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Dhanishta and Shatabhisha
Your birth star
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