The 27 Nakshatras
The 27 Lunar Mansions
Nakshatras are 27 divisions of the sky, each spanning 13°20'. They form the backbone of Vedic astrology, revealing deeper personality traits, life purpose, and karmic patterns beyond what rashis alone can show.
Ashwini
अश्विनी / अश्विनी
Ashwini Kumaras · 0°–13.3°
Bharani
भरणी / भरणी
Yama · 13.333333°–26.7°
Krittika
कृत्तिका / कृत्तिका
Agni · 26.666666°–40.0°
Rohini
रोहिणी / रोहिणी
Brahma · 10°–23.3°
Mrigashira
मृगशिरा / मृगशिरा
Soma · 23.333333°–36.7°
Ardra
आर्द्रा / आर्द्रा
Rudra · 6.666666°–20.0°
Punarvasu
पुनर्वसु / पुनर्वसु
Aditi · 20°–33.3°
Pushya
पुष्य / पुष्य
Brihaspati · 3.333333°–16.7°
Ashlesha
आश्लेषा / आश्लेषा
Nagas · 16.666666°–30.0°
Magha
माघा / माघा
Pitris · 0°–13.3°
Purva Phalguni
पूर्व फाल्गुनी / पूर्व फाल्गुनी
Bhaga · 13.333333°–26.7°
Uttara Phalguni
उत्तर फाल्गुनी / उत्तर फाल्गुनी
Aryaman · 26.666666°–40.0°
Hasta
हस्त / हस्त
Savitar · 10°–23.3°
Chitra
चित्रा / चित्रा
Tvashtar · 23.333333°–36.7°
Swati
स्वाति / स्वाति
Vayu · 6.666666°–20.0°
Vishakha
विशाखा / विशाखा
Indra-Agni · 20°–33.3°
Anuradha
अनुराधा / अनुराधा
Mitra · 3.333333°–16.7°
Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठा / ज्येष्ठा
Indra · 16.666666°–30.0°
Mula
मूल / मूल
Nirriti · 0°–13.3°
Purva Ashadha
पूर्वाषाढ़ा / पूर्वाषाढ़ा
Apas · 13.333333°–26.7°
Uttara Ashadha
उत्तराषाढ़ा / उत्तराषाढ़ा
Vishvadevas · 26.666666°–40.0°
Shravana
श्रवण / श्रवण
Vishnu · 10°–23.3°
Dhanishta
धनिष्ठा / धनिष्ठा
Vasus · 23.333333°–36.7°
Shatabhisha
शतभिषा / शतभिषा
Varuna · 6.666666°–20.0°
Purva Bhadrapada
पूर्वभाद्रपदा / पूर्वभाद्रपदा
Aja Ekapada · 20°–33.3°
Uttara Bhadrapada
उत्तरभाद्रपदा / उत्तरभाद्रपदा
Ahir Budhnya · 3.333333°–16.7°
Revati
रेवती / रेवती
Pushan · 16.666666°–30.0°
Frequently asked questions
What are the 27 Nakshatras in Vedic astrology?
Nakshatras are 27 lunar mansions in Vedic astrology, each spanning 13°20' of the zodiac. They are read through the Moon, deity, ruling planet, symbol, pada, gana, yoni and chart context.
How do Nakshatras differ from zodiac signs or Rashis?
Rashis divide the sidereal zodiac into 12 signs of 30° each, while Nakshatras divide it into 27 lunar mansions of 13°20' each. Rashis give the larger field; Nakshatras add a finer emotional, karmic and timing layer.
Which Nakshatra is best for marriage?
Marriage should not be judged from one Nakshatra label. Traditional matching checks Yoni, Gana, Nadi, Tara Bala and Ashtakoota along with the full birth charts, Navamsha, dasha timing and the actual maturity of both people.