Vedic Astrology
The 27 Nakshatras
The nakshatra is the lunar mansion your Moon occupied at birth, the deepest, soul-level signature in a Vedic chart and the basis for dasha timing. Each of the 27 has a ruling planet, a presiding deity, and a distinct nature. Choose your birth star for its full profile.
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Start free reading →1. Ashwini
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2. Bharani
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3. Krittika
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4. Rohini
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5. Mrigashira
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6. Ardra
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7. Punarvasu
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8. Pushya
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9. Ashlesha
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10. Magha
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11. Purva Phalguni
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12. Uttara Phalguni
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13. Hasta
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14. Chitra
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15. Swati
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16. Vishakha
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17. Anuradha
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18. Jyeshtha
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19. Moola
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20. Purva Ashadha
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21. Uttara Ashadha
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22. Shravana
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23. Dhanishta
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24. Shatabhisha
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25. Purva Bhadrapada
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26. Uttara Bhadrapada
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27. Revati
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