Vedic reference
All 27 Nakshatras.
The Moon transits one nakshatra in about a day. Your birth nakshatra is where the Moon sat at your exact birth moment — the single most influential signature in Vedic astrology.
Ashwini
KetuAries 00°00′–13°20′
Pioneering, healing, swift — the first breath of the zodiac.
Bharani
VenusAries 13°20′–26°40′
Intense, creative, transformative — bears the force of death and rebirth.
Krittika
SunAries 26°40′–Taurus 10°00′
Sharp, purifying, leader — the flame that separates truth from illusion.
Rohini
MoonTaurus 10°00′–23°20′
Sensual, nurturing, materially gifted — the bloom of the zodiac.
Mrigashira
MarsTaurus 23°20′–Gemini 6°40′
Curious, restless seeker — forever tracking the next horizon.
Ardra
RahuGemini 6°40′–20°00′
Storm-born genius — intellect forged in intensity and reinvention.
Punarvasu
JupiterGemini 20°00′–Cancer 3°20′
Return of the light — generous, philosophical, home-seeking.
Pushya
SaturnCancer 3°20′–16°40′
The nourisher — stable, devoted, protector of all who come near.
Ashlesha
MercuryCancer 16°40′–30°00′
The kundalini nakshatra — intuitive, penetrating, master of hidden currents.
Magha
KetuLeo 00°00′–13°20′
Ancestral royalty — proud, dignified, carrier of lineage and legacy.
Purva Phalguni
VenusLeo 13°20′–26°40′
Pleasure, creativity, relaxation — the art of enjoying the harvest.
Uttara Phalguni
SunLeo 26°40′–Virgo 10°00′
Fair contracts, loyal duty — the patron of marriage and partnership.
Hasta
MoonVirgo 10°00′–23°20′
The hand of skill — craft, dexterity, persuasion, healing touch.
Chitra
MarsVirgo 23°20′–Libra 6°40′
Divine artisan — aesthetic, precise, builder of beautiful structures.
Swati
RahuLibra 6°40′–20°00′
Independent, diplomatic, free — bends but does not break.
Vishakha
JupiterLibra 20°00′–Scorpio 3°20′
Goal-driven, determined, dual-natured — achieves through relentless focus.
Anuradha
SaturnScorpio 3°20′–16°40′
Devoted, loyal, disciplined — achieves success through sustained effort and friendship.
Jyeshtha
MercuryScorpio 16°40′–30°00′
The eldest — commanding, protective, burdened by responsibility and rank.
Mula
KetuSagittarius 00°00′–13°20′
Root-seeker — investigates origins, burns illusion, spiritually transformative.
Purva Ashadha
VenusSagittarius 13°20′–26°40′
Invincible, magnetic, charismatic — the undefeated waters.
Uttara Ashadha
SunSagittarius 26°40′–Capricorn 10°00′
Later victory — steadfast, principled, earns lasting achievement.
Shravana
MoonCapricorn 10°00′–23°20′
The listener — wise, studious, carrier of knowledge through lineage.
Dhanishtha
MarsCapricorn 23°20′–Aquarius 6°40′
Wealthy, musical, rhythmically successful — the drum of prosperity.
Shatabhisha
RahuAquarius 6°40′–20°00′
Hundred healers — mysterious, unconventional, secret keeper and innovator.
Purva Bhadrapada
JupiterAquarius 20°00′–Pisces 3°20′
Fierce one-footed goat — philosophical intensity, spiritual depth.
Uttara Bhadrapada
SaturnPisces 3°20′–16°40′
Serpent of the deep — mystical, restrained, still waters run deepest.
Revati
MercuryPisces 16°40′–30°00′
Final nakshatra — nourisher of journeys, compassionate, completes what others begin.