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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 Tula: Chitra, Swati and Vishakha.

  1. Nakshatra 14: Chitra चित्रा

    23°20′ Kanya – 6°40′ Tula

    Artistic and stylish: loves design, making things and a job well finished.

    Ruled by
    Mars (Mangal)
    Deity
    Vishwakarma (Tvashtar), the divine architect
    Symbol
    A bright jewel or pearl
    Gana
    Rakshasa
    Nature
    Soft (mridu)
    Nadi
    Madhya
    Padas
    Padas 1–2 in Kanya; padas 3–4 in Tula
  2. Nakshatra 15: Swati स्वाति

    6°40′–20°00′ Tula

    Independent and adaptable: bends with the wind, values its freedom and often has a head for trade.

    Ruled by
    Rahu
    Deity
    Vayu, the wind god
    Symbol
    A young shoot swaying in the wind (or coral)
    Gana
    Deva
    Nature
    Moving (chara)
    Nadi
    Antya
  3. Nakshatra 16: Vishakha विशाखा

    20°00′ Tula – 3°20′ Vrishchik

    Determined and goal-driven: sets its sights on something and keeps going.

    Ruled by
    Jupiter (Guru)
    Deity
    Indra and Agni together
    Symbol
    A triumphal arch (or a potter’s wheel)
    Gana
    Rakshasa
    Nature
    Mixed (mishra)
    Nadi
    Antya
    Padas
    Padas 1–3 in Tula; pada 4 in Vrishchik

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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