27 Nakshatras in Astrology.
BY : STARZSPEAK
By: Megha
Astrology is an extensive discipline of ancient knowledge and wisdom. As such; astrology isn’t as simple as making predictions for the future solely based on 12 Zodiac signs and your birth month. According to astrology; the stars, the sun, and the moon have a divine influence on an individuals future and behaviors and personality. As such; it is important to extend our knowledge of astrology beyond the Zodiac signs and gain some in-depth insight into the Nakshatras or constellations of which there are 27 different variations of 13.2 degrees each. Read further to know more. Read further to know more.
The 27 Nakshatras
According to their qualities; the nakshatras are neatly categorized under various labels. The differing categories for the nakshatras are…
- Fixed/Sthira
- Movable/Chara
- Fierce/Ugra
- Swift/Kshipra
- Tender/Mridu
- Sharp/Tikshna
- Mixed/Misra
Based on these various qualities that determine the category each of the 27 nakshatras fit into; it is easy to see how the Nakshatras can determine our personality, behaviors and the future. Let’s delve deeper into the 27 Nakshatras…
- Ashwini Nakshatra
Location: 0.00 Aries to 13.20 Aries
Ruler: Ketu
Symbol: Horse's head
Deity: Ashwini Kumar
Varna: Merchant
Alphabets: Chu, Che, Cho, La
- Bharani Nakshatra
Location: 13.20 Aries to 26.40 Aries
Ruler: Venus
Symbol: Yoni
Deity: Yama
Varna: Outcast
Alphabets: Lee, Lu, Lay, Lo
- Krittika Nakshatra
Location: 26.40 Aries to 10.00 Taurus
Ruler: Sun
Symbol: Razor
Deity: Agni
Varna: Priest
Alphabets: Aa, Ee, Oo, Ay
- Rohini Nakshatra
Location: 10.00 Taurus to 23.20 Taurus
Ruler: Moon
Symbol: Chariot
Deity: Brahma
Varna: Labourer
Alphabets: O, Va, Vi, Vu
- Mrigashira Nakshatra
Location: 23.20 Taurus to 6.40 Gemini
Ruler: Mars
Symbol: Deer's head
Deity: Chandra
Varna: Servant
Alphabets: Ve, Vo, Ka, Kee
- Ardra Nakshatra
Location: 6.40 Gemini to 20.00 Gemini
Ruler: Rahu
Symbol: Tear Drop
Deity: Rudra
Varna: Butcher
Alphabets: Ku,
- Punarvasu Nakshatra
Location: 20.00 Gemini to 3.20 Cancer
Ruler: Jupiter
Symbol: Quiver
Deity: Aditi
Varna: Merchant
Alphabets: Kay, Ko, Ha, Hee
- Pushya Nakshatra
Location: 3.20 Cancer to 16.40 Cancer
Symbol: Udder
Deity: Brihaspati
Varna: Warrior
Alphabets: Hoo, He, Ho, Dah
- Ashlesha Nakshatra
Location: 16.40 Cancer to 30.00 Cancer
Ruler: Mercury
Symbol: Serpent
Deity: Nag
Varna: Outcast
Alphabets: Dee, Doo, Day, Doh
- Magha Nakshatra
Location: 0.00 Leo to 13.20 Leo
Ruler: Ketu
Symbol: Throne
Deity: Pitras
Varna: Labourer
Alphabets: Ma, Mi, Mu, Me
- Purva Phalguni Nakshatra
Location: 13.20 Leo to 26.40 Leo
Ruler: Venus
Symbol: Hammock
Deity: Bhaga
Varna: Priest
Alphabets: Mo, Ta, Tee, Too
- Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra
Location: 26.40 Leo to 10.00 Virgo
Ruler: Sun
Symbol: Fig tree
Deity: Aryaman
Varna: Warrior
Alphabets: Tay, To, Pa, Pee
- Hasta Nakshatra
Location: 10.00 Virgo to 23.20 Virgo
Ruler: Moon
Symbol: Hand
Deity: Surya
Varna: Merchant
Alphabets: Pu, Sha, Nu, Tha
- Chitra Nakshatra
Location: 23.20 Virgo to 6.40 Libra
Ruler: Mars
Symbol: Jewel
Deity: Vishvakarma
Varna: Servant
Alphabets: Pe, Po, Ra, Re
- Swati Nakshatra
Location: 6.40 Libra to 20.00 Libra
Ruler: Rahu
Symbol: Coral
Deity: Vaayu
Varna: Butcher
Alphabets: Ru, Re, Ro, Ta
- Vishakha Nakshatra
Location: 20.00 Libra to 3.20 Scorpio
Ruler: Jupiter
Symbol: Arch
Deity: Indra
Varna: Outcast
Alphabets: Ti, Tu, Te, To
- Anuradha Nakshatra
Location: 3.20 Scorpio to 16.00 Scorpio
Ruler: Saturn
Symbol: Lotus
Deity: Mitra
Varna: Labourer
Alphabets: Na, Ni, Nu, Nay
- Jyestha Nakshatra
Location: 16.40 Scorpio to 30.00 Scorpio
Ruler: Mercury
Symbol: Amulet
Deity: Indra
Varna: Servant
Alphabets: No, Ya, Yi, Yu
- Mula Nakshatra
Location: 0.00 to 13.20 Sagittarius
Ruler: Ketu
Symbol: Roots
Deity: Nirriti
Varna: Butcher
Alphabets: Ye, Yo, Bha,
- Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
Location: 13.20 to 26.40 Sagittarius
Ruler: Venus
Symbol: A fan
Deity: Varuna
Varna: Priest
Alphabets: Bu, Dah, Bha, Dha
- Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
Location: 26.40 Sagittarius to 10 Capricorn
Ruler: Sun
Symbol: Tusk
Deity: Vishvadevas
Varna: Warrior
Alphabets: Be, Bo, Ja. Ji
- Shravana Nakshatra
Location: 10 Capricorn to 23.20 Capricorn
Ruler: Moon
Symbol: An Ear
Deity: Vishnu
Varna: Outcast
Alphabets: Ju, Je, Jo, Gha
- Dhanishta Nakshatra
Location: 23.20 Capricorn to 6.40 Aquarius
Ruler: Mars
Symbol: Drum
Deity: Vasus
Varna: Servant
Alphabets: Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge
- Shatabhisha Nakshatra
Location: 6.40 Aquarius to 20.00 Aquarius
Ruler: Rahu
Symbol: 1000 stars
Deity: Varuna
Varna: Butcher
Alphabets: Go, Sa, Si, Su
- Purva Bhadra Nakshatra
Location: 20.00 Aquarius to 3.20 Pisces
Ruler: Jupiter
Symbol: Funeral cot
Deity: Ajaikapada
Varna: Priest
Alphabets: Se, So, De, Di
- Uttara Bhadra Nakshatra
Location: 03.20 Pisces to 16.40 Pisces
Ruler: Saturn
Symbol: Water snake
Deity: Ahirbudhnya
Varna: Warrior
Alphabets: Du, Tha, Jha, Na
- Revati Nakshatra
Location: 16.40 Pisces to 30.00 Pisces
Ruler: Mercury
Symbol: A fish
Deity: Pushan
Varna: Labourer
Alphabets: De, Tho, Cha, Chi
Significance and Meaning Attached to the Nakshatras
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