Ashwini Nakshatra
0°–13°20′ Aries
Ruling Planet
Ketu
Deity
Ashwini Kumars
Symbol
Horse Head
Degrees
0°–13°20′ Aries
Number
1
Padas
4
Four Padas of Ashwini
Pada 1
Aries
Navamsa: Aries
Pada 2
Aries
Navamsa: Aries
Pada 3
Aries
Navamsa: Aries
Pada 4
Aries
Navamsa: Aries
Classical Significance
Ashwini is the 1st nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Ashwini Kumars and its ruling planet is Ketu, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Horse Head encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Ashwini express the qualities of Ketu filtered through the archetypal energy of Ashwini Kumars.
In Parashari astrology, the pada (quarter) in which a planet falls determines its navamsa sign — a critical refinement used in timing, relationship analysis, and divisional chart interpretation.
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