Vedic Astrology Encyclopedia
The 27 Nakshatras
The lunar mansions of Vedic astrology — each nakshatra spans 13°20′ of the zodiac and reveals the finer texture of a planet's expression beyond rashi alone.
Ashwini
Lord: Ketu
Deity: Ashwini Kumars
Symbol: Horse Head
0°–13°20′ Aries
Bharani
Lord: Venus
Deity: Yama
Symbol: Yoni (womb)
13°20′–26°40′ Aries
Krittika
Lord: Sun
Deity: Agni
Symbol: Razor / Flame
26°40′ Aries–10° Taurus
Rohini
Lord: Moon
Deity: Brahma
Symbol: Chariot / Temple
10°–23°20′ Taurus
Mrigashira
Lord: Mars
Deity: Soma (Moon)
Symbol: Deer's Head
23°20′ Taurus–6°40′ Gemini
Ardra
Lord: Rahu
Deity: Rudra
Symbol: Teardrop / Gem
6°40′–20° Gemini
Punarvasu
Lord: Jupiter
Deity: Aditi
Symbol: Bow & Quiver
20° Gemini–3°20′ Cancer
Pushya
Lord: Saturn
Deity: Brihaspati
Symbol: Flower / Circle
3°20′–16°40′ Cancer
Ashlesha
Lord: Mercury
Deity: Nagas
Symbol: Serpent
16°40′–30° Cancer
Magha
Lord: Ketu
Deity: Pitras
Symbol: Throne / Palanquin
0°–13°20′ Leo
Purva Phalguni
Lord: Venus
Deity: Bhaga
Symbol: Front Legs of Bed
13°20′–26°40′ Leo
Uttara Phalguni
Lord: Sun
Deity: Aryaman
Symbol: Back Legs of Bed
26°40′ Leo–10° Virgo
Hasta
Lord: Moon
Deity: Savitar
Symbol: Open Hand
10°–23°20′ Virgo
Chitra
Lord: Mars
Deity: Tvashtr
Symbol: Bright Jewel
23°20′ Virgo–6°40′ Libra
Swati
Lord: Rahu
Deity: Vayu
Symbol: Coral / Sword
6°40′–20° Libra
Vishakha
Lord: Jupiter
Deity: Indra-Agni
Symbol: Triumphal Arch
20° Libra–3°20′ Scorpio
Anuradha
Lord: Saturn
Deity: Mitra
Symbol: Lotus
3°20′–16°40′ Scorpio
Jyeshtha
Lord: Mercury
Deity: Indra
Symbol: Earring / Umbrella
16°40′–30° Scorpio
Mula
Lord: Ketu
Deity: Nirriti
Symbol: Tied Roots
0°–13°20′ Sagittarius
Purva Ashadha
Lord: Venus
Deity: Apas (Water)
Symbol: Elephant Tusk
13°20′–26°40′ Sagittarius
Uttara Ashadha
Lord: Sun
Deity: Vishvadevas
Symbol: Elephant Tusk
26°40′ Sagittarius–10° Capricorn
Shravana
Lord: Moon
Deity: Vishnu
Symbol: Ear / Three Footprints
10°–23°20′ Capricorn
Dhanishtha
Lord: Mars
Deity: Ashta Vasus
Symbol: Flute / Drum
23°20′ Capricorn–6°40′ Aquarius
Shatabhisha
Lord: Rahu
Deity: Varuna
Symbol: Empty Circle
6°40′–20° Aquarius
Purva Bhadrapada
Lord: Jupiter
Deity: Aja Ekapada
Symbol: Front Two Legs of Funeral Cot
20° Aquarius–3°20′ Pisces
Uttara Bhadrapada
Lord: Saturn
Deity: Ahirbudhnya
Symbol: Back Two Legs of Funeral Cot
3°20′–16°40′ Pisces
Revati
Lord: Mercury
Deity: Pushan
Symbol: Fish / Drum
16°40′–30° Pisces
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