{"id":417,"date":"2025-01-13T11:42:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T11:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jothishi.ai\/?p=417"},"modified":"2025-06-24T10:21:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T10:21:49","slug":"what-are-nakshatras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ai.jothishi.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/13\/what-are-nakshatras\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Nakshatras"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Nakshatras<\/a> are the fixed stars, asterisms or \u2018lunar mansions\u2019 in the zodiac. While the Rashis subdivide the Zodiac into 30-degree sections, the Nakshatras divide it into 13 degree and 20-minute sections. They are assigned many different characteristics that include ruling planets, gender, temperament, symbols, deities, animal symbols and also syllables. Each of these characteristics of the Nakshatra finds use in many applications of Vedic astrology from chart interpretation, name selection for a baby as well as Panchang and Muhurta selection.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Stars Or Nakshatras Have So Many Different Characteristics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Janma Nakshatra: The Most Important Nakshatra<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In Vedic astrology, much importance is given to the Nakshatra where the Moon is placed. This is the Janma Nakshatra. It is easy enough to find this by using an online Nakshatra finder<\/a>. It is the ruling planet of this Nakshatra that defines the first Dasha in the Vimshottari Dasha system and the sequence of Dashas thereafter. Traditional name selection for a child is also done to match the syllables that are assigned to the Nakshatra. Matching of birth charts such as Ashtakoot or Gun Milan<\/a> is between the Moon Nakshatras of the couple. It is only when this condition is satisfied that the next step of matchmaking proceeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Moon Nakshatra Is Called The Janma Nakshatra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In Panchang, the Nakshatra of the day is also very important. It is the combination of the Nakshatra with the Tithi and other aspects of the day that makes it suitable for certain actions as well as occasions. On a personal level, the Nakshatra today compared to the Janma Nakshatra defines Tarabal or Tarabalam for the person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Nakshatras:
Nakshatras: Written In the Stars<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Nakshatras: Planetary Rulers And Their Degrees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Nakshatras each span 13 degrees and 20 minutes of the Zodiac. This makes 27 Nakshatras across Rashi borders. The Nakshatras also have planetary rulers that are assigned as per the Vimshottari Dasha sequence. Systems of astrology that use the rulers of Nakshatras and also give great importance to the Nakshatra where each planet is placed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No.<\/strong><\/td>Nakshatra<\/strong><\/td>Lord<\/strong><\/td>Degrees<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Ashwini<\/td>Ketu<\/td>0\u00b0 \u2013 13\u00b020\u2032 Mesha<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Bharani<\/td>Venus<\/td>13\u00b0 20\u2032 \u2013 26\u00b040\u2032 Mesha<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Krittika<\/td>Sun<\/td>26\u00b040\u2032 Mesha \u2013 10\u00b0 Rishaba<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Rohini<\/td>Moon<\/td>10\u00b0 \u2013 23\u00b020\u2032 Rishaba<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Mrigashirsha<\/td>Mars<\/td>23\u00b0 20\u2032 Rishaba \u2013 6\u00b0 40\u2032 Mithuna<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Ardra<\/td>Rahu<\/td>6\u00b0 40\u2032 \u2013 20\u00b0 Mithuna<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>Punarvasu<\/td>Jupiter<\/td>20\u00b0 Mithuna \u2013 3\u00b020\u2032 Karka<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>Pushya<\/td>Saturn<\/td>3\u00b020\u2032 -16\u00b040\u2032 Karka<\/td><\/tr>
9<\/td>Ashlesha<\/td>Mercury<\/td>10\u00b026\u2032 \u2013 30\u00b0 Karka<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>Magha<\/td>Ketu<\/td>0\u00b0 \u2013 13\u00b020\u2032 Simha<\/td><\/tr>
11<\/td>Purva Phalguni<\/td>Venus<\/td>13\u00b020\u2032 \u2013 26\u00b040\u2032 Simha<\/td><\/tr>
12<\/td>Uttara Phalguni<\/td>Sun<\/td>26\u00b040\u2032 Simha- 10\u00b0 Kanya<\/td><\/tr>
13<\/td>Hasta<\/td>Moon<\/td>10\u00b0 \u2013 23\u00b020\u2032 Kanya<\/td><\/tr>
14<\/td>Chitra<\/td>Mars<\/td>23\u00b020\u2032 Kanya \u2013 6\u00b040\u2032 Tula<\/td><\/tr>
15<\/td>Swati<\/td>Rahu<\/td>6\u00b040\u2032 \u2013 20\u00b0 Tula<\/td><\/tr>
16<\/td>Vishakha<\/td>Jupiter<\/td>20\u00b0 Tula \u2013 3\u00b020\u2032 Vrishchik<\/td><\/tr>
17<\/td>Anuradha<\/td>Saturn<\/td>3\u00b020\u2032 \u2013 16\u00b040\u2032 Vrishchik<\/td><\/tr>
18<\/td>Jyeshta<\/td>Mercury<\/td>16\u00b040\u2032 \u2013 30\u00b0 Vrishchik<\/td><\/tr>
19<\/td>Mula<\/td>Ketu<\/td>0\u00b0 \u2013 13\u00b020\u2032 Dhanush<\/td><\/tr>
20<\/td>Purvashadha<\/td>Venus<\/td>13\u00b020\u2032 \u2013 26\u00b040\u2032 Dhanush<\/td><\/tr>
21<\/td>Uttarashadha<\/td>Sun<\/td>26\u00b040\u2032 Dhanush \u2013 10\u00b0 Makara<\/td><\/tr>
22<\/td>Shravana<\/td>Moon<\/td>10\u00b0 \u2013 23\u00b020\u2032 Makara<\/td><\/tr>
23<\/td>Dhanistha<\/td>Mars<\/td>23\u00b020\u2032 Makara \u2013 6\u00b040\u2032 Kumbha<\/td><\/tr>
24<\/td>Shatabhishak<\/td>Rahu<\/td>6\u00b040\u2032 \u2013 20\u00b0 Kumbha<\/td><\/tr>
25<\/td>Purvabhadrapada<\/td>Jupiter<\/td>20\u00b0 Kumbha \u2013 3\u00b020\u2032 Meena<\/td><\/tr>
26<\/td>Uttarabhadrapada<\/td>Saturn<\/td>3\u00b020\u2032 \u2013 16\u00b040\u2032 Meena<\/td><\/tr>
27<\/td>Revati<\/td>Mercury<\/td>16\u00b040\u2032 \u2013 30\u00b0 Meena<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Nakshatra
Nakshatra Symbols<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Nakshatra Temperament<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The temperament of the Nakshatra defines the temperament of the person. The selection of Muhurta is also done in line with the temperament of the Nakshatra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The different temperaments assigned are<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Sthira Or Fixed\/Constant: Uttara Phalguni, Uttarashada, Uttarabhadrapada and also Rohini. These fixed Nakshatras are good for any activity that is meant to last long such as laying the foundation for a house, digging a well or any other such activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Chara\/Chala Or Movable: Swati, Punarvasu, Dhanishta as well as Satabishak. These\u00a0stars\u00a0are good for activities that require speed and also movement. Some examples are buying automobiles, starting a journey, starting machinery or factory as well as starting to drive a vehicle.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ugra\/Krura Or Fierce\/Cruel: Purva Phalguni, Purvashadha, Purvabhadrapada, Bharani as well as Magha are fierce Nakshatras. They are good for sharp, cruel, destructive and also volatile acts. These include acts of demolishing, breaking up, facing the enemy, imprisonment and any other work that is destructive and requires force.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Kshipra\/Laghu Or Swift\/Short\/Dynamic: Ashwini, Pushya as well as Hasta are good for acts of business, raising or settling loans, travel, admission for education, singing, acting, beauty therapies, wearing ornaments, sexual union and selling something.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Mridu\/Maitri Or Tender\/Gentle\/Friendly: Mrigashirsha, Chitra, Anuradha and also Revati are gentle nakshatras. The gentle Nakshatras are also good for entertainment, recreation, arts, auspicious ceremonies and meetings.\u00a0 They are also suitable for all the acts that one does in fixed Nakshatras.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tikshna\/Daruna Or Sharp\/Ferocious\/Bitter: Ardra, Aslesha, Jyeshta and Moola are good for harmful and violent acts such as black magic, Tantra, sacrifices or other harmful, aggressive and deadly acts.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Misra\/Sadharan Or Mixed\/Ordinary: Vishaka and Krittika are good for any activity that uses fire such as welding, boilers, furnaces, making medicines etc.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
    \"Nakshatra
    Nakshatra Temperaments Connect The Tithi And Other Panchang Factors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Nakshatra Sight Directions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Nakshatras are also given directions that they \u2018look\u2019 at. This makes them suitable or unsuitable for certain acts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Adhomukha (Facing Downward): Moola, Aslesha, Vishaka, Krittika, Purvaphalguni, Purvashada, Purvabhadrapada, Bharani as well as Magha. These Nakshatras are good for digging foundations, wells, mining and also other downward-facing acts.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Urdhavamukha (Facing Upward): Ardra, Pushya, Shravana, Dhanishta, Satabishak, Uttaraphalguni, Uttarashada, Uttarabhadrapada as well as Rohini. These stars are good for auspicious acts, construction, laying of foundation, worship, planting as well as other things that have to grow upwards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Triyangamukha (Facing Forward): Revati, Chitra, Mrigashirsha, Anuradha, Hasta, Swati, Punarvasu, Ashwini and Jyeshta are good for journeys, visiting friends and also other forward-facing acts.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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