This guide gathers everything you need to understand the nakshatras: what the 27 lunar mansions are, how to find your Janma nakshatra (birth star), how nakshatras shape personality, and the finer detail of the four padas (quarters) within each. The nakshatra system underlies the dasha timeline and much of practical Vedic prediction.
In this guide
Nakshatras: The 27 Lunar Mansions
The 27 nakshatras explained — structure, lords and ganas, and why they power your dashas, muhurat and marriage matching.
Read guide →What Are Nakshatras
What are Nakshatras? A clear guide to the 27 lunar mansions in Vedic astrology, their meaning, ruling planets, and role in your birth chart
Read guide →Janma Nakshatra: Your Birth Star
How to find your janma nakshatra, what its lord, deity and pada mean, and how it sets your dasha clock and naming tradition.
Read guide →Baby Names by Nakshatra: All 27 Syllables
Find the traditional naming syllables for all 27 nakshatras and their four padas, and learn how Vedic astrologers actually use them, by Dr.
Read guide →Ashwini Nakshatra: Meaning, Deity & Traits
Ashwini nakshatra explained — its lord Ketu, deity the Ashwini Kumaras, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R
Read guide →Bharani Nakshatra: Meaning, Deity & Traits
Bharani nakshatra explained — its lord Venus, deity Yama, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.P. Sharma.
Read guide →Krittika Nakshatra: Meaning & Traits
Krittika nakshatra explained — its lord the Sun, deity Agni, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.P. Sharma.
Read guide →Rohini Nakshatra: Meaning, Deity & Traits
Rohini nakshatra explained — its lord the Moon, deity Brahma / Prajapati, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr.
Read guide →Mrigashira Nakshatra: Meaning & Traits
Mrigashira nakshatra explained — its lord Mars, deity Soma, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.P. Sharma.
Read guide →Ardra Nakshatra: Meaning, Deity & Traits
Ardra nakshatra explained — its lord Rahu, deity Rudra, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.P. Sharma.
Read guide →Punarvasu Nakshatra: Meaning & Traits
Punarvasu nakshatra explained — its lord Jupiter, deity Aditi, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.P. Sharm
Read guide →Pushya Nakshatra: Meaning, Deity & Traits
Pushya nakshatra explained — its lord Saturn, deity Brihaspati, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.P. Shar
Read guide →Ashlesha Nakshatra: Meaning & Traits
Ashlesha nakshatra explained — its lord Mercury, deity the Nagas, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.P. Sh
Read guide →Magha Nakshatra: Meaning, Deity & Traits
Magha nakshatra explained — its lord Ketu, deity the Pitris, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.P. Sharma.
Read guide →Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Meaning & Traits
Purva Phalguni nakshatra explained — its lord Venus, deity Bhaga, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.P. Sh
Read guide →Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra
Uttara Phalguni nakshatra explained — its lord the Sun, deity Aryaman, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.
Read guide →Hasta Nakshatra: Meaning, Deity & Traits
Hasta nakshatra explained — its lord the Moon, deity Savitar, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.P. Sharma
Read guide →Chitra Nakshatra: Meaning, Deity & Traits
Chitra nakshatra explained — its lord Mars, deity Tvashtar (Vishwakarma), symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr.
Read guide →Swati Nakshatra: Meaning, Deity & Traits
Swati nakshatra explained — its lord Rahu, deity Vayu, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.P. Sharma.
Read guide →Vishakha Nakshatra: Meaning & Traits
Vishakha nakshatra explained — its lord Jupiter, deity Indragni, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.P. Sha
Read guide →Anuradha Nakshatra: Meaning & Traits
Anuradha nakshatra explained — its lord Saturn, deity Mitra, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.P. Sharma.
Read guide →Jyeshtha Nakshatra: Meaning & Traits
Jyeshtha nakshatra explained — its lord Mercury, deity Indra, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.P. Sharma
Read guide →Mula Nakshatra: Meaning, Deity & Traits
Mula nakshatra explained — its lord Ketu, deity Nirriti, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.P. Sharma.
Read guide →Purva Ashadha Nakshatra: Meaning & Traits
Purva Ashadha nakshatra explained — its lord Venus, deity Apas, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.P. Shar
Read guide →Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra: Meaning & Traits
Uttara Ashadha nakshatra explained — its lord the Sun, deity the Vishvedevas, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by
Read guide →Shravana Nakshatra: Meaning & Traits
Shravana nakshatra explained — its lord the Moon, deity Vishnu, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.P. Shar
Read guide →Dhanishta Nakshatra: Meaning & Traits
Dhanishta nakshatra explained — its lord Mars, deity the eight Vasus, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.P
Read guide →Shatabhisha Nakshatra: Meaning & Traits
Shatabhisha nakshatra explained — its lord Rahu, deity Varuna, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.P. Sharm
Read guide →Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra explained — its lord Jupiter, deity Aja Ekapada, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by D
Read guide →Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra explained — its lord Saturn, deity Ahirbudhnya, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by D
Read guide →Revati Nakshatra: Meaning, Deity & Traits
Revati nakshatra explained — its lord Mercury, deity Pushan, symbol, gana, padas and naming syllables. Classical profile by Dr. R.P. Sharma.
Read guide →Frequently asked questions
What is a nakshatra in Vedic astrology?
A nakshatra is one of the 27 segments of the zodiac, each spanning 13°20', often called a lunar mansion. The Moon's nakshatra at birth — the Janma nakshatra — is central to personality analysis and to the timing system of dashas.
How do I find my nakshatra?
Your nakshatra is determined by the exact position of the Moon at your birth, which depends on accurate birth date, time and place. It is the nakshatra in which the Moon was placed at the moment you were born.
Why are nakshatras important?
Nakshatras refine the broad zodiac signs into 27 finer divisions, giving deeper insight into character and timing. They also form the basis of the Vimshottari dasha system, which times the unfolding of life events.
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