All 27 Nakshatras: The Complete Reference
This is the definitive guide to all 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) used in Vedic astrology for baby naming, muhurta, and horoscope analysis.
Nakshatras 1-9 (Mesha to Karka)
1. Ashwini — The Physician Stars
Rashi: Mesha (Aries) | Ruler: Ketu | Deity: Ashwini Kumaras
Syllables: Chu, Che, Cho, La | Nature: Swift, Healing, Pioneering
2. Bharani — The Bearer
Rashi: Mesha | Ruler: Venus | Deity: Yama
Syllables: Li, Lu, Le, Lo | Nature: Creative, Transformative, Disciplined
3. Krittika — The Pleiades
Rashi: Mesha/Vrishabha | Ruler: Sun | Deity: Agni
Syllables: A, I, U, E | Nature: Courageous, Brilliant, Purifying
4. Rohini — The Ascending
Rashi: Vrishabha (Taurus) | Ruler: Moon | Deity: Brahma
Syllables: O, Va, Vi, Vu | Nature: Beautiful, Creative, Prosperous
5. Mrigashira — Deer's Head
Rashi: Vrishabha/Mithuna | Ruler: Mars | Deity: Soma
Syllables: Ve, Vo, Ka, Ki | Nature: Curious, Gentle, Artistic
6. Ardra — The Moist Star
Rashi: Mithuna (Gemini) | Ruler: Rahu | Deity: Rudra
Syllables: Ku, Gha, Na, Cha | Nature: Intense, Intellectual, Transformative
7. Punarvasu — Return of the Light
Rashi: Mithuna/Karka | Ruler: Jupiter | Deity: Aditi
Syllables: Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi | Nature: Abundant, Renewing, Optimistic
8. Pushya — The Nourisher
Rashi: Karka (Cancer) | Ruler: Saturn | Deity: Brihaspati
Syllables: Hu, He, Ho, Da | Nature: Nourishing, Dharmic, Wise
9. Ashlesha — The Embracer
Rashi: Karka | Ruler: Mercury | Deity: Nagas
Syllables: Di, Du, De, Do | Nature: Mystical, Perceptive, Intense
Nakshatras 10-18 (Simha to Vrishchika)
10. Magha — The Royal Star
Rashi: Simha (Leo) | Ruler: Ketu | Deity: Pitrs (Ancestors)
Syllables: Ma, Mi, Mu, Me | Nature: Royal, Authoritative, Traditional
11. Purva Phalguni — The Fig Tree
Rashi: Simha | Ruler: Venus | Deity: Bhaga
Syllables: Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu | Nature: Pleasurable, Creative, Social
12. Uttara Phalguni — The Later Reddish One
Rashi: Simha/Kanya | Ruler: Sun | Deity: Aryaman
Syllables: Te, To, Pa, Pi | Nature: Helpful, Wise, Service-oriented
13. Hasta — The Hand
Rashi: Kanya (Virgo) | Ruler: Moon | Deity: Savitar (Sun)
Syllables: Pu, Sha, Na, Tha | Nature: Skilled, Crafty, Dexterous
14. Chitra — The Bright One
Rashi: Kanya/Tula | Ruler: Mars | Deity: Vishwakarma
Syllables: Pe, Po, Ra, Ri | Nature: Brilliant, Artistic, Beautiful
15. Swati — The Pure One
Rashi: Tula (Libra) | Ruler: Rahu | Deity: Vayu
Syllables: Ru, Re, Ro, Ta | Nature: Independent, Diplomatic, Commercial
16. Vishakha — The Forked Branch
Rashi: Tula/Vrishchika | Ruler: Jupiter | Deity: Indra-Agni
Syllables: Ti, Tu, Te, To | Nature: Purposeful, Ambitious, Magnetic
17. Anuradha — Following Radha
Rashi: Vrishchika (Scorpio) | Ruler: Saturn | Deity: Mitra
Syllables: Na, Ni, Nu, Ne | Nature: Devoted, Friendly, Organized
18. Jyeshtha — The Eldest
Rashi: Vrishchika | Ruler: Mercury | Deity: Indra
Syllables: No, Ya, Yi, Yu | Nature: Leadership, Protective, Wise
Nakshatras 19-27 (Dhanu to Meena)
19. Mula — The Root
Rashi: Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Ruler: Ketu | Deity: Niritti/Alakshmi
Syllables: Ye, Yo, Ba, Bi | Nature: Investigative, Liberating, Rootless
20. Purva Ashadha — The Earlier Victory
Rashi: Dhanu | Ruler: Venus | Deity: Apah (Water)
Syllables: Bu, Dha, Bha, Dha | Nature: Invincible, Proud, Determined
21. Uttara Ashadha — The Final Victory
Rashi: Dhanu/Makara | Ruler: Sun | Deity: Vishvadevas
Syllables: Be, Bo, Ja, Ji | Nature: Victorious, Principled, Leadership
22. Shravana — The Hearing Star
Rashi: Makara (Capricorn) | Ruler: Moon | Deity: Vishnu
Syllables: Ju, Je, Jo, Gha | Nature: Learning, Wisdom, Listening
23. Dhanishtha — The Wealthy Star
Rashi: Makara/Kumbha | Ruler: Mars | Deity: Eight Vasus
Syllables: Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge | Nature: Wealthy, Musical, Ambitious
24. Shatabhisha — The Healer with 100 Stars
Rashi: Kumbha (Aquarius) | Ruler: Rahu | Deity: Varuna
Syllables: Go, Sa, Si, Su | Nature: Healing, Mystical, Solitary
25. Purva Bhadrapada — The Earlier Blessed Feet
Rashi: Kumbha/Meena | Ruler: Jupiter | Deity: Aja Ekapada
Syllables: Se, So, Da, Di | Nature: Intense, Transformative, Spiritual
26. Uttara Bhadrapada — The Final Blessed Feet
Rashi: Meena (Pisces) | Ruler: Saturn | Deity: Ahir Budhnya
Syllables: Du, Tha, Jha, Na | Nature: Wisdom, Compassion, Rain-bringer
27. Revati — The Wealthy Star
Rashi: Meena | Ruler: Mercury | Deity: Pushan
Syllables: De, Do, Cha, Chi | Nature: Compassionate, Artistic, Complete
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