Vedic Science
The 27 Nakshatras — Moon Mansions of Vedic Astrology
Each nakshatra is a 13°20' lunar mansion with a deity, symbol and ruler. Know the 27 stars, their padas, and what your Janma Nakshatra says.
The lunar mansions
The zodiac is divided into 27 nakshatras of 13°20' each (4 padas of 3°20'). The Moon spends roughly one nakshatra per day, which is why the birth star is usually the Moon's position at birth — your Janma Nakshatra.
Rulers & deities
Each nakshatra is ruled by a graha (Ashwini–Ketu, Bharani–Venus, ... Revati–Mercury) and a deity (Ashwini Kumaras, Yama, Agni, ... Pushan). The ruler drives Vimshottari dasha; the deity shapes the star's symbolism.
Naming by nakshatra
Namakshara — the first syllable of a child's name — is prescribed by the Janma Nakshatra. Try our Baby Name Finder for syllable-correct suggestions.