The lunar mansions of Vedic astrology

The 27 Nakshatras

Vedic astrology divides the Moon's path through the zodiac into 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions), each spanning 13°20′. Your birth Nakshatra — determined by your exact Moon position — is the foundation of Vimshottari Dasha timing and is considered even more precise than your Moon sign alone. Read the full guide →

1. Ashwini

Ketu

Degree range: 0°00′–13°20′ Aries
Deity: The Ashwini Kumaras
Symbol: Horse's head

Full Ashwini guide →

2. Bharani

Venus

Degree range: 13°20′–26°40′ Aries
Deity: Yama
Symbol: Yoni (the womb)

Full Bharani guide →

3. Krittika

Sun

Degree range: 26°40′ Aries–10°00′ Taurus
Deity: Agni
Symbol: Razor / flame

Full Krittika guide →

4. Rohini

Moon

Degree range: 10°00′–23°20′ Taurus
Deity: Brahma
Symbol: Chariot / ox-cart

Full Rohini guide →

5. Mrigashira

Mars

Degree range: 23°20′ Taurus–6°40′ Gemini
Deity: Soma (Chandra)
Symbol: Deer's head

Full Mrigashira guide →

6. Ardra

Rahu

Degree range: 6°40′–20°00′ Gemini
Deity: Rudra
Symbol: Teardrop / gem

Full Ardra guide →

7. Punarvasu

Jupiter

Degree range: 20°00′ Gemini–3°20′ Cancer
Deity: Aditi
Symbol: Bow and quiver

Full Punarvasu guide →

8. Pushya

Saturn

Degree range: 3°20′–16°40′ Cancer
Deity: Brihaspati
Symbol: Cow's udder / lotus

Full Pushya guide →

9. Ashlesha

Mercury

Degree range: 16°40′–30°00′ Cancer
Deity: The Nagas
Symbol: Coiled serpent

Full Ashlesha guide →

10. Magha

Ketu

Degree range: 0°00′–13°20′ Leo
Deity: The Pitrs (ancestors)
Symbol: Royal throne

Full Magha guide →

11. Purva Phalguni

Venus

Degree range: 13°20′–26°40′ Leo
Deity: Bhaga
Symbol: Front legs of a bed

Full Purva Phalguni guide →

12. Uttara Phalguni

Sun

Degree range: 26°40′ Leo–10°00′ Virgo
Deity: Aryaman
Symbol: Back legs of a bed

Full Uttara Phalguni guide →

13. Hasta

Moon

Degree range: 10°00′–23°20′ Virgo
Deity: Savitar
Symbol: Hand / fist

Full Hasta guide →

14. Chitra

Mars

Degree range: 23°20′ Virgo–6°40′ Libra
Deity: Tvashtar (Vishwakarma)
Symbol: Bright jewel / pearl

Full Chitra guide →

15. Swati

Rahu

Degree range: 6°40′–20°00′ Libra
Deity: Vayu
Symbol: Young shoot in the wind

Full Swati guide →

16. Vishakha

Jupiter

Degree range: 20°00′ Libra–3°20′ Scorpio
Deity: Indra-Agni
Symbol: Triumphal archway

Full Vishakha guide →

17. Anuradha

Saturn

Degree range: 3°20′–16°40′ Scorpio
Deity: Mitra
Symbol: Lotus flower

Full Anuradha guide →

18. Jyeshtha

Mercury

Degree range: 16°40′–30°00′ Scorpio
Deity: Indra
Symbol: Umbrella / earring

Full Jyeshtha guide →

19. Mula

Ketu

Degree range: 0°00′–13°20′ Sagittarius
Deity: Nirriti
Symbol: Bunch of roots

Full Mula guide →

20. Purva Ashadha

Venus

Degree range: 13°20′–26°40′ Sagittarius
Deity: Apas
Symbol: Elephant tusk / fan

Full Purva Ashadha guide →

21. Uttara Ashadha

Sun

Degree range: 26°40′ Sagittarius–10°00′ Capricorn
Deity: The Vishvadevas
Symbol: Elephant tusk

Full Uttara Ashadha guide →

22. Shravana

Moon

Degree range: 10°00′–23°20′ Capricorn
Deity: Vishnu
Symbol: Ear / three footprints

Full Shravana guide →

23. Dhanishta

Mars

Degree range: 23°20′ Capricorn–6°40′ Aquarius
Deity: The Eight Vasus
Symbol: Drum

Full Dhanishta guide →

24. Shatabhisha

Rahu

Degree range: 6°40′–20°00′ Aquarius
Deity: Varuna
Symbol: Empty circle

Full Shatabhisha guide →

25. Purva Bhadrapada

Jupiter

Degree range: 20°00′ Aquarius–3°20′ Pisces
Deity: Aja Ekapada
Symbol: Front legs of a funeral cot

Full Purva Bhadrapada guide →

26. Uttara Bhadrapada

Saturn

Degree range: 3°20′–16°40′ Pisces
Deity: Ahirbudhnya
Symbol: Back legs of a funeral cot

Full Uttara Bhadrapada guide →

27. Revati

Mercury

Degree range: 16°40′–30°00′ Pisces
Deity: Pushan
Symbol: Fish

Full Revati guide →

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