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The 27 nakshatras

All 27 lunar mansions in order, with the span of the zodiac each one covers, its ruling graha, deity, symbol, gana and nature.

Last updated 23 September 2026

Nakshatras

All 27, in order

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 the nakshatras that fall in Mesh: Ashwini, Bharani and Krittika.

  1. Nakshatra 1: Ashwini अश्विनी

    0°00′–13°20′ Mesh

    Quick, eager and helpful: first off the mark, and happiest when starting something new.

    Ruled by
    Ketu
    Deity
    The Ashwini Kumaras, the divine twin physicians
    Symbol
    A horse’s head
    Gana
    Deva
    Nature
    Swift (kshipra)
    Nadi
    Adi
  2. Nakshatra 2: Bharani भरणी

    13°20′–26°40′ Mesh

    Intense and responsible: carries heavy loads, and has strong likes and dislikes.

    Ruled by
    Venus (Shukra)
    Deity
    Yama, the lord of dharma and death
    Symbol
    The yoni, the womb
    Gana
    Manushya
    Nature
    Fierce (ugra)
    Nadi
    Madhya
  3. Nakshatra 3: Krittika कृत्तिका

    26°40′ Mesh – 10°00′ Vrishabh

    Sharp, honest and protective: cuts through confusion and says what it thinks.

    Ruled by
    Sun (Surya)
    Deity
    Agni, the fire god
    Symbol
    A razor or blade (or a flame)
    Gana
    Rakshasa
    Nature
    Mixed (mishra)
    Nadi
    Antya
    Padas
    Pada 1 in Mesh; padas 2–4 in Vrishabh

Muhurat

The seven natures

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.

  • Fixed (dhruva)

    A fixed star, good for anything meant to last: foundations, planting and long-term plans.

    Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha and Uttara Bhadrapada

  • Moving (chara)

    A moving star, good for travel, vehicles and making changes.

    Punarvasu, Swati, Shravana, Dhanishta and Shatabhisha

  • Fierce (ugra)

    A fierce star, good for bold or competitive work but not for auspicious beginnings.

    Bharani, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha and Purva Bhadrapada

  • Mixed (mishra)

    A mixed star, good for routine work and everyday tasks.

    Krittika and Vishakha

  • Swift (kshipra)

    A swift star, good for quick tasks, trade, learning and short trips.

    Ashwini, Pushya and Hasta

  • Soft (mridu)

    A soft star, good for friendship, romance, music and the arts, and for wearing something new.

    Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha and Revati

  • Sharp (tikshna)

    A sharp star, good for ending things, research and hard decisions; avoid new beginnings.

    Ardra, Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Mula

Kundli matching

The three ganas

Each nakshatra also has a gana, a temperament, compared in kundli matching for up to 6 of the 36 points. Try kundli matching.

  • Deva

    Gentle, generous and idealistic.

    Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana and Revati

  • Manushya

    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

  • Rakshasa

    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

Find your janma nakshatra

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