The 27 Nakshatras

The 27 Nakshatras 

Nakshatras in Vedic Astrology

The nakshatras are one of the oldest references we have to astrology from the Rig Veda, dating back about 5,000 years ago. The Vedas are the religious scriptures of the great seers and sages of India. The nakshatras are like the zodiacal signs but more specific. Their meanings are derived from the constellations, fixed stars and the mythology behind these portions in the sky. They are rich in meaning and have ruling deities that reveal the stories or myths that bring to life the symbology referred to in our own lives.

The nakshatras are divisions of 13 degrees 20 minutes starting from zero Aries and ending at 30 degrees of Pisces, 13.20 divided into the 12 signs is 27. The nakshatras are referred to as the lunar mansions because the Moon moves approximately 13.20 per day, therefore, resides in one nakshatra per day. The personal planet in which the nakshatra resides will reveal deep information about the individual in relation to the meanings of the houses (area of life), and what houses the planet rules.

For example, the planet that rules the 7th house (indicating a person’s spouse), will reveal detailed information about the spouse by the description of that nakshatra. If Aries is the sign of the 7th house, then Mars, the ruler of Aries (the nakshatra where Mars resides) will describe the spouse. If Mars is in the nakshatra Magha, the spouse would have all the kingly qualities of Magha.

1. Nakshatra (Ashwini, Magha, Mula ) Ruled by Ketu in Vedic Astrology
2. Bharani Nakshatra in Astrology
3. Krittika Nakshatra in Astrology
4. Rohini Nakshatra in Astrology
5. Mrigasira Nakshatra in Astrology 
6. Nakshatra (Ardra, Swati, Shatabhisha) Ruled by Rahu in Vedic Astrology
7. Punuravasu Nakshatra in Astrology  
8. Pushya Nakshatra in Astrology
9. Ashlesha Nakshatra in Astrology
10. Purva Phalguni Nakshatra in Astrology
11. Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra in Astrology 
12. Hasta Nakshatra in Astrology 
13. Chitra Nakshatra in Astrology
14. Vishaka Nakshatra in Astrology
15. Anuradha Nakshatra in Astrology
16. Jyeshtha Nakshatra in Astrology
17. PurvaAshadha Nakshatra in Astrology
18. Uttra Ashadha Nakshatra in Astrology
19. Sharvana Nakshatra in Astrology
20. Dhanishtha Nakshatra in Astrology
21. Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra in Astrology
22. Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra in Astrology
23. Revati Nakshatra in Astrology