The Nakshatras are 27 equal divisions of the ecliptic, each spanning 13°20'. The Moon traverses one nakshatra roughly per day. Every nakshatra has a presiding deity (Devata), a ruling planet (Swami), and an inherent nature. Your birth nakshatra shapes your personality, Dasha sequence, and Tara Bala calculations.
#1
Ashwini
Deity
Ashwini Kumaras
Ruling Planet
Ketu
Symbol
Horse head
Good for
Travel, medicine, new beginnings
#2
Bharani
Deity
Yama
Ruling Planet
Venus
Symbol
Yoni
Good for
Endings, transformation, fire rituals
#3
Krittika
Deity
Agni
Ruling Planet
Sun
Symbol
Razor / flame
Good for
Cooking, fire puja, cutting rituals
#4
Rohini
Deity
Brahma
Ruling Planet
Moon
Symbol
Chariot
Good for
Farming, romance, beauty, arts
#5
Mrigashira
Deity
Soma
Ruling Planet
Mars
Symbol
Deer head
Good for
Travel, poetry, searching
#6
Ardra
Deity
Rudra
Ruling Planet
Rahu
Symbol
Teardrop
Good for
Research, destructive work, storms
#7
Punarvasu
Deity
Aditi
Ruling Planet
Jupiter
Symbol
Quiver of arrows
Good for
Travel, renewal, home return
#8
Pushya
Deity
Brihaspati
Ruling Planet
Saturn
Symbol
Udder / flower
Good for
Charity, wisdom, purchase, nurturing
#9
Ashlesha
Deity
Sarpa
Ruling Planet
Mercury
Symbol
Coiled serpent
Good for
Magic, occult, persuasion
#10
Magha
Deity
Pitrs
Ruling Planet
Ketu
Symbol
Royal throne
Good for
Ancestor rites, authority, power
#11
Purva Phalguni
Deity
Bhaga
Ruling Planet
Venus
Symbol
Hammock / swing
Good for
Romance, pleasure, rest, creative arts
#12
Uttara Phalguni
Deity
Aryaman
Ruling Planet
Sun
Symbol
Bed
Good for
Marriage, partnerships, social contracts
#13
Hasta
Deity
Savitar
Ruling Planet
Moon
Symbol
Hand / fist
Good for
Crafts, healing, manifestation, trading
#14
Chitra
Deity
Vishwakarma
Ruling Planet
Mars
Symbol
Pearl / gem
Good for
Art, architecture, jewellery, creation
#15
Swati
Deity
Vayu
Ruling Planet
Rahu
Symbol
Coral / young plant
Good for
Trade, independence, business, travel
#16
Vishakha
Deity
Indra-Agni
Ruling Planet
Jupiter
Symbol
Triumphal arch
Good for
Goal-setting, determination, worship
#17
Anuradha
Deity
Mitra
Ruling Planet
Saturn
Symbol
Lotus
Good for
Friendship, devotion, group activities
#18
Jyeshtha
Deity
Indra
Ruling Planet
Mercury
Symbol
Circular talisman
Good for
Authority, courage, protection, leadership
#19
Mula
Deity
Nirriti
Ruling Planet
Ketu
Symbol
Tied roots
Good for
Research, medicine, uprooting old patterns
#20
Purva Ashadha
Deity
Apah
Ruling Planet
Venus
Symbol
Fan / tusk
Good for
Victory, purification, debate, water
#21
Uttara Ashadha
Deity
Vishwadevas
Ruling Planet
Sun
Symbol
Elephant tusk
Good for
Achievement, leadership, long-term goals
#22
Shravana
Deity
Vishnu
Ruling Planet
Moon
Symbol
Ear / three footprints
Good for
Learning, listening, Vishnu puja
#23
Dhanishtha
Deity
Ashta Vasus
Ruling Planet
Mars
Symbol
Drum / flute
Good for
Music, wealth, real estate
#24
Shatabhisha
Deity
Varuna
Ruling Planet
Rahu
Symbol
100 physicians
Good for
Healing, mysticism, astronomy
#25
Purva Bhadrapada
Deity
Aja Ekapada
Ruling Planet
Jupiter
Symbol
Two-faced man
Good for
Purification, fire rituals, transformation
#26
Uttara Bhadrapada
Deity
Ahir Budhnya
Ruling Planet
Saturn
Symbol
Serpent of deep
Good for
Spirituality, discipline, occult
#27
Revati
Deity
Pushan
Ruling Planet
Mercury
Symbol
Fish / drum
Good for
Travel, nourishment, completion, protection