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27 Nakshatras

Nakshatras are lunar mansions that reveal deeper mental patterns, karmic themes, instincts, and life tendencies beyond broad sign-level meanings.

1. Ashwini

Sign: Aries

Start Degree: Aries 0°00'

End Degree: Aries 13°20'

Symbol: Horse head

Deity: Ashwini Kumaras

Ruling Planet: Ketu

Nature: Fast, healing, pioneering

Theme: Beginnings, vitality, quick action

2. Bharani

Sign: Aries

Start Degree: Aries 13°20'

End Degree: Aries 26°40'

Symbol: Yoni

Deity: Yama

Ruling Planet: Venus

Nature: Intense, determined, transformative

Theme: Discipline, birth-death cycles, responsibility

3. Krittika

Sign: Aries/Taurus

Start Degree: Aries 26°40'

End Degree: Taurus 10°00'

Symbol: Razor or flame

Deity: Agni

Ruling Planet: Sun

Nature: Sharp, purifying, courageous

Theme: Cutting through, truth, refinement

4. Rohini

Sign: Taurus

Start Degree: Taurus 10°00'

End Degree: Taurus 23°20'

Symbol: Chariot

Deity: Prajapati (Brahma)

Ruling Planet: Moon

Nature: Creative, fertile, attractive

Theme: Growth, beauty, nourishment

5. Mrigashira

Sign: Taurus/Gemini

Start Degree: Taurus 23°20'

End Degree: Gemini 6°40'

Symbol: Deer head

Deity: Soma

Ruling Planet: Mars

Nature: Curious, gentle, searching

Theme: Exploration, learning, desire for meaning

6. Ardra

Sign: Gemini

Start Degree: Gemini 6°40'

End Degree: Gemini 20°00'

Symbol: Tear drop

Deity: Rudra

Ruling Planet: Rahu

Nature: Stormy, intense, analytical

Theme: Breakdown and renewal, emotional release

7. Punarvasu

Sign: Gemini/Cancer

Start Degree: Gemini 20°00'

End Degree: Cancer 3°20'

Symbol: Quiver of arrows

Deity: Aditi

Ruling Planet: Jupiter

Nature: Optimistic, restorative, kind

Theme: Return, recovery, abundance

8. Pushya

Sign: Cancer

Start Degree: Cancer 3°20'

End Degree: Cancer 16°40'

Symbol: Cow udder or lotus

Deity: Brihaspati

Ruling Planet: Saturn

Nature: Nurturing, dutiful, spiritual

Theme: Support, teaching, protection

9. Ashlesha

Sign: Cancer

Start Degree: Cancer 16°40'

End Degree: Cancer 30°00'

Symbol: Coiled serpent

Deity: Nagas

Ruling Planet: Mercury

Nature: Magnetic, strategic, secretive

Theme: Kundalini, psychology, hidden power

10. Magha

Sign: Leo

Start Degree: Leo 0°00'

End Degree: Leo 13°20'

Symbol: Royal throne

Deity: Pitris (ancestors)

Ruling Planet: Ketu

Nature: Regal, proud, tradition-oriented

Theme: Legacy, honor, ancestral blessings

11. Purva Phalguni

Sign: Leo

Start Degree: Leo 13°20'

End Degree: Leo 26°40'

Symbol: Front legs of bed

Deity: Bhaga

Ruling Planet: Venus

Nature: Pleasure-loving, artistic, generous

Theme: Love, creativity, enjoyment

12. Uttara Phalguni

Sign: Leo/Virgo

Start Degree: Leo 26°40'

End Degree: Virgo 10°00'

Symbol: Back legs of bed

Deity: Aryaman

Ruling Planet: Sun

Nature: Responsible, supportive, stable

Theme: Partnership, contracts, commitment

13. Hasta

Sign: Virgo

Start Degree: Virgo 10°00'

End Degree: Virgo 23°20'

Symbol: Hand

Deity: Savitar

Ruling Planet: Moon

Nature: Skillful, practical, witty

Theme: Craft, manifestation, dexterity

14. Chitra

Sign: Virgo/Libra

Start Degree: Virgo 23°20'

End Degree: Libra 6°40'

Symbol: Jewel

Deity: Tvashtar (Vishvakarma)

Ruling Planet: Mars

Nature: Brilliant, design-focused, ambitious

Theme: Beauty, architecture, self-expression

15. Swati

Sign: Libra

Start Degree: Libra 6°40'

End Degree: Libra 20°00'

Symbol: Young shoot in wind

Deity: Vayu

Ruling Planet: Rahu

Nature: Independent, adaptable, free

Theme: Movement, flexibility, individuality

16. Vishakha

Sign: Libra/Scorpio

Start Degree: Libra 20°00'

End Degree: Scorpio 3°20'

Symbol: Triumphal arch

Deity: Indra-Agni

Ruling Planet: Jupiter

Nature: Goal-driven, determined, persuasive

Theme: Achievement, focus, ambition

17. Anuradha

Sign: Scorpio

Start Degree: Scorpio 3°20'

End Degree: Scorpio 16°40'

Symbol: Lotus

Deity: Mitra

Ruling Planet: Saturn

Nature: Devotional, disciplined, friendly

Theme: Friendship, cooperation, devotion

18. Jyeshtha

Sign: Scorpio

Start Degree: Scorpio 16°40'

End Degree: Scorpio 30°00'

Symbol: Earring or umbrella

Deity: Indra

Ruling Planet: Mercury

Nature: Protective, authoritative, intense

Theme: Seniority, courage, leadership

19. Mula

Sign: Sagittarius

Start Degree: Sagittarius 0°00'

End Degree: Sagittarius 13°20'

Symbol: Roots tied together

Deity: Nirriti

Ruling Planet: Ketu

Nature: Investigative, radical, deep

Theme: Root causes, endings, truth-seeking

20. Purva Ashadha

Sign: Sagittarius

Start Degree: Sagittarius 13°20'

End Degree: Sagittarius 26°40'

Symbol: Winnowing basket

Deity: Apah (waters)

Ruling Planet: Venus

Nature: Invincible, idealistic, expressive

Theme: Purification, confidence, expansion

21. Uttara Ashadha

Sign: Sagittarius/Capricorn

Start Degree: Sagittarius 26°40'

End Degree: Capricorn 10°00'

Symbol: Elephant tusk

Deity: Vishwadevas

Ruling Planet: Sun

Nature: Ethical, persistent, dependable

Theme: Victory through dharma and effort

22. Shravana

Sign: Capricorn

Start Degree: Capricorn 10°00'

End Degree: Capricorn 23°20'

Symbol: Ear

Deity: Vishnu

Ruling Planet: Moon

Nature: Observant, wise, communicative

Theme: Listening, learning, transmission

23. Dhanishta

Sign: Capricorn/Aquarius

Start Degree: Capricorn 23°20'

End Degree: Aquarius 6°40'

Symbol: Drum

Deity: Vasus

Ruling Planet: Mars

Nature: Rhythmic, social, resourceful

Theme: Prosperity, timing, performance

24. Shatabhisha

Sign: Aquarius

Start Degree: Aquarius 6°40'

End Degree: Aquarius 20°00'

Symbol: Empty circle

Deity: Varuna

Ruling Planet: Rahu

Nature: Mysterious, scientific, private

Theme: Healing, boundaries, occult insight

25. Purva Bhadrapada

Sign: Aquarius/Pisces

Start Degree: Aquarius 20°00'

End Degree: Pisces 3°20'

Symbol: Front legs of funeral cot

Deity: Aja Ekapada

Ruling Planet: Jupiter

Nature: Fiery, idealistic, intense

Theme: Sacrifice, awakening, inner fire

26. Uttara Bhadrapada

Sign: Pisces

Start Degree: Pisces 3°20'

End Degree: Pisces 16°40'

Symbol: Back legs of funeral cot

Deity: Ahirbudhnya

Ruling Planet: Saturn

Nature: Calm, deep, enduring

Theme: Stability, compassion, depth

27. Revati

Sign: Pisces

Start Degree: Pisces 16°40'

End Degree: Pisces 30°00'

Symbol: Fish

Deity: Pushan

Ruling Planet: Mercury

Nature: Gentle, protective, prosperous

Theme: Guidance, completion, safe journeys