The 27 Nakshatras — Your Ancient Star DNA
While Western astrology stops at 12 sun signs, Vedic astrology goes deeper: 27 Nakshatras — the lunar mansions your Moon was passing through when you were born. Your Nakshatra reveals your instinctive temperament, karmic patterns, and life path direction.
The 27 Nakshatras At A Glance
| # | Nakshatra | Deity | Symbol | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashwini | Ashwini Kumaras | Horse Head | Swift, healing |
| 2 | Bharani | Yama | Yoni | Transformative |
| 3 | Krittika | Agni | Razor | Cutting, purifying |
| 4 | Rohini | Brahma | Chariot | Creative, sensual |
| 5 | Mrigashira | Soma | Deer Head | Curious, restless |
| 6 | Ardra | Rudra | Teardrop | Emotional, stormy |
| 7 | Punarvasu | Aditi | Bow & Quiver | Renewal |
| 8 | Pushya | Brihaspati | Flower | Nourishing |
| 9 | Ashlesha | Naga | Serpent | Hypnotic |
| 10 | Magha | Pitris | Throne | Regal, ancestral |
| 11 | Purva Phalguni | Bhaga | Front Bed | Pleasure |
| 12 | Uttara Phalguni | Aryaman | Back Bed | Contracts |
| 13 | Hasta | Savitr | Hand | Skilled |
| 14 | Chitra | Vishwakarma | Pearl | Beautiful |
| 15 | Swati | Vayu | Coral | Independent |
| 16 | Vishakha | Indra-Agni | Triumphal Arch | Goal-oriented |
| 17 | Anuradha | Mitra | Lotus | Devotional |
| 18 | Jyeshtha | Indra | Umbrella | Elder |
| 19 | Mula | Nirriti | Roots | Investigative |
| 20 | Purva Ashadha | Apas | Fan | Invincible |
| 21 | Uttara Ashadha | Vishwadevas | Elephant Tusk | Victorious |
| 22 | Shravana | Vishnu | Ear | Listener |
| 23 | Dhanishta | Vasus | Drum | Rhythmic |
| 24 | Shatabhisha | Varuna | Empty Circle | Healer |
| 25 | Purva Bhadrapada | Aja Ekapada | Front Bed | Fiery |
| 26 | Uttara Bhadrapada | Ahir Budhnya | Snake | Wisdom |
| 27 | Revati | Pushan | Fish | Nurturing |
Why It Matters
- Marriage matching (Ashta-Koota): Nakshatra compatibility carries 40% of the 36-point score
- Dasha prediction: Your birth Nakshatra determines your entire 120-year Vimshottari Dasha
- Personality: Two people with identical Sun & Moon signs can have wildly different personalities based on Nakshatra
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