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27 Nakshatras Explained: Complete Guide to Vedic Lunar Mansions
Learn about all 27 Nakshatras in Vedic astrology. Understand their ruling planets, characteristics, compatibility, and how they influence your birth chart and Dasha periods.
What are Nakshatras?
In Vedic astrology, the zodiac is divided into 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions). Each Nakshatra spans 13 degrees and 20 minutes of the ecliptic. Your Janma Nakshatra (birth star) is determined by where the Moon was at the time of your birth.
Why are Nakshatras Important?
The 27 Nakshatras
| # | Nakshatra | Ruler | Sign | Key Trait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashwini | Ketu | Aries | Swift healer |
| 2 | Bharani | Venus | Aries | Creative force |
| 3 | Krittika | Sun | Aries-Taurus | Sharp & determined |
| 4 | Rohini | Moon | Taurus | Beauty & charm |
| 5 | Mrigashira | Mars | Taurus-Gemini | Curious seeker |
| 6 | Ardra | Rahu | Gemini | Transformative |
| 7 | Punarvasu | Jupiter | Gemini-Cancer | Renewal & hope |
| 8 | Pushya | Saturn | Cancer | Nourishing |
| 9 | Ashlesha | Mercury | Cancer | Mystical & deep |
| 10 | Magha | Ketu | Leo | Royal & proud |
| 11 | Purva Phalguni | Venus | Leo | Creative luxury |
| 12 | Uttara Phalguni | Sun | Leo-Virgo | Generous leader |
| 13 | Hasta | Moon | Virgo | Skilled craftsman |
| 14 | Chitra | Mars | Virgo-Libra | Brilliant creator |
| 15 | Swati | Rahu | Libra | Independent |
| 16 | Vishakha | Jupiter | Libra-Scorpio | Goal-oriented |
| 17 | Anuradha | Saturn | Scorpio | Devoted friend |
| 18 | Jyeshtha | Mercury | Scorpio | Protective elder |
| 19 | Moola | Ketu | Sagittarius | Root seeker |
| 20 | Purva Ashadha | Venus | Sagittarius | Invincible |
| 21 | Uttara Ashadha | Sun | Sagittarius-Capricorn | Universal |
| 22 | Shravana | Moon | Capricorn | Listener & learner |
| 23 | Dhanishtha | Mars | Capricorn-Aquarius | Wealthy & musical |
| 24 | Shatabhisha | Rahu | Aquarius | Healer |
| 25 | Purva Bhadrapada | Jupiter | Aquarius-Pisces | Passionate |
| 26 | Uttara Bhadrapada | Saturn | Pisces | Wise & controlled |
| 27 | Revati | Mercury | Pisces | Compassionate |
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