Ashwini Nakshatra
By Dr. R.P. Sharma | practising since 1979
When is the Moon next in Ashwini? The Moon is in Ashwini now, until Tue 29 Sep 2026, 9:03 AM IST (it entered at Mon 28 Sep 2026, 10:16 AM). Computed daily on the Swiss Ephemeris (Lahiri).
Key Information
| Ruling Planet: | Ketu |
| Deity: | Ashwini Kumaras |
| Symbol: | Horse's Head |
| Degree Range: | 0°00' - 13°20' Aries |
| Gana (temperament): | Deva (gentle) |
| Yoni (animal): | Horse |
| Nadi: | Adi (Vata) |
Characteristics of Ashwini Nakshatra
Natives born under Ashwini Nakshatra are influenced by Ketu and blessed by Ashwini Kumaras. This Nakshatra spans 0°00' - 13°20' Aries and carries the symbolic energy of the Horse's Head.
Personality Traits
- Quick to start, restless until moving
- Healing instinct, drawn to help at once
- Youthful and direct
Strengths
- Speed and initiative
- Courage in emergencies
- Aptitude for medicine and first response
Challenges
- Impatience with slow processes
- Starting more than is finished
- Acting before fully thinking
Compatibility & Relationships
In Ashtakoota matching, Ashwini shares the Horse yoni with Shatabhisha, which scores the full 4 of 4 in Yoni koota. Its Nadi is Adi (Vata): a partner whose Moon is in Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Jyeshtha, Mula, Shatabhisha or Purva Bhadrapada has the same Nadi, which scores 0 of 8 (Nadi dosha) until the classical cancellations are checked. Its gana is Deva, which counts for 6 of the 36 points. Check any pair with the free kundli matching tool.
Remedies for Ashwini Nakshatra
- Worship Ashwini Kumaras for blessings
- Strengthen Ketu through appropriate remedies
- Chant specific mantras for this Nakshatra
- Perform charitable acts on days ruled by Ketu
Get Your Personalized Nakshatra Reading
Understanding your birth Nakshatra provides deep insights into your personality, strengths, challenges, and life path. Book a detailed consultation with Dr. R.P. Sharma for personalized guidance.
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Ashwini Nakshatra — Common Questions
What is Ashwini Nakshatra known for?
Ashwini is presided over by the Ashwini Kumaras (celestial physicians), symbolised by a horse's head, and ruled by Ketu. Its gana (temperament) is Deva. These signatures shape the native's core nature and the life areas the star most influences.
Which careers suit Ashwini natives?
Classically, Ashwini inclines toward medicine, healing, emergency services, transport and any field rewarding speed and initiative. Dr. R.P. Sharma reads the full chart — the 10th house, its lord and the dasha — before career guidance, with the nakshatra as one strong thread.
Is Ashwini Nakshatra good for marriage?
In matching, Ashwini natives bring energy and independence to marriage; matching should weigh the partner's patience with their fast pace. Guna milan alone is not enough — Dr. Sharma weighs the nakshatra alongside Mangal Dosha, the 7th house and both dashas.
What should a Ashwini native do in a difficult dasha?
Difficult periods are read from the running dasha and transits over Ketu, the star's lord. Practical, chart-specific remedies help — consult with your exact birth details rather than applying genericration."}}]}
Can I get a personal reading about ashwini?
Yes — the page above gives the classical picture; a consultation applies it to your exact chart. Your kundli and detailed PDF are free; a full sitting with Dr. Sharma is a flat Rs 5,100.
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