Nakshatras in Vedic Astrology and Brief, Initiate Descriptors

Nakshatras in Vedic Astrology

Nakshatra is one of the main focuses of Hindu astronomy and astrology in reference to The Panchanga or calendar, Almanac, and Tithis or full days of the lunar month providing an overall, simplistic system for predicting the effects of planets throughout life. The Sages of ancient times divided the zodiac into 27 Nakshatras, each spanning 13.20 degrees referenced in ancient Vedic scriptures. Lunar mansion or constellation are other terms for Nakshatra. In accordance with Hindu mythology, the 27 Nakshatras are the daughters of King Daksha and the Moon or Chandra, the Moon god, is married to them. In accordance with Vedic astrology, the Moon positions approximately one day each in one constellation stationing the lunar month of 27 days, equal to the number of Nakshatras. The Nakshatra, where the Moon is positioned during an individual's time of birth, is their Janma Nakshatra or birth star. Further, Nakshatras are subdivisional into four quarters referred to as Pada, each spanning 3.20 degrees, termed as Navamsa.

1. Ashwini, Association: Healing and Rejuvenation

Region: Aries/Mesha to Aries/Mesha

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Ketu

2. Bharani, Association: Self Control, Restraint, Death and Transformative

Region: Aries/Mesha to Aries/Mesha

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Venus

3. Krittika, Association: Bright, Lucidity, Sharpness and Nimbleness

Region: Aries/Mesha to Taurus/Vrishabha

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Sun/Surya

4. Rohini, Association: Creativeness, Culture and Immense Fertility

Region: Taurus/Vrishabha to Taurus/Vrishabha

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Moon/Chandra

5. Mrigasira, Association: Comfortability, Cordiality, Joy and Growth

Region: Taurus/Vrishabha to Gemini/Mithuna

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Mars

6. Ardra, Association: Rudra the storm god, Destruction, Upheaval of Emotions, Natural Disease/Illness and Natural Catastrophe

Region: Gemini/Mithuna to Gemini/Mithuna

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Rahu

7. Punarvasu, Association: Opulence, Compassion, Expansiveness, Learning and Protection

Region: Gemini/Mithuna to Cancer/Karkata

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Jupiter

8. Pushyami, Association: Awareness, Consciousness, Knowledge, Rhythms and Wisdom

Region: Cancer/Karkata to Cancer/Karkata

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Saturn

9. Ashlesha, Association: Acute Research, Healing, Excess Confidence and Transcendence

Region: Cancer/Karkata to Cancer/Karkata

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Mercury

10. Magha, Association: Ancestral Connectivity, Authority, Dutiful Presence and Masculine Energy

Region: Leo/Simha to Leo/Simha

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Ketu

11. Purva Phalguni, Association: Luck, Wealth, Manifestation of Affection, Love, Passion in Relationships

Region: Leo/Simha to Leo/Simha

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Venus

12. Uttara Phalguni, Association: Physical Strength, Sustenance, Marriage, Family and Children

Region: Leo/Simha to Virgo/Kanya

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Sun/Surya

13. Hasta, Association: Awareness, Consciousness, Illumination, Insight and Knowledge

Region: Virgo/Kanya to Virgo/Kanya

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Moon/Chandra

14. Chitra, Association: Artistry, Construction, Ornamentation, Plan Development, Reconstruction, Karma Marga or Karma Yoga/Selflessness or without motives

Region: Virgo/Kanya to Libra/Thula

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Mars

15. Swati, Association: Deity Vayu the wind god, Movement, Powerfulness and Strength

Region: Libra/Thula to Libra/Thula

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Rahu

16. Vishakha, Association: Alliances, Team Endeavors, Power Politically and Spiritually

Region: Libra/Thula to Scorpio/Vrischika

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Jupiter

17. Anuradha, Association: Allies, Manifestation of Companionship, Friendship and Partnership

Region: Scorpio/Vrischika to Scorpio/Vrischika

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Saturn

18. Jyestha, Association: Deity Indra the Chief of gods, Leader, Urgency and Sensory Regulation, Gallantry and Vigor

Region: Scorpio/Vrischika to Scorpio/Vrischika

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Mercury

19. Moola (Mula), Association: Nirrti, goddess of misfortune, delays or removes misfortune, Extraction and Eradication

Region: Sagittarius/Dhanus to Sagittarius/Dhanus

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Ketu

20. Purva Ashadha, Association: Emotional Connectivity, Seeking, Purification and Rejuvenation

Region: Sagittarius/Dhanus to Sagittarius/Dhanus

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Venus

21. Uttara Ashadha, Association: Nobleness and Upstanding Character, Dharma/Upholding

Region: Sagittarius/Dhanus to Capricorn/Makara

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Sun/Surya

22. Shravana, Association: Expansiveness, Open-Mindedness, Knowledge and Wisdom

Region: Capricorn/Makara to Capricorn/Makara

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Moon/Chandra

23. Dhanishta, Association: Connectivity to Light and Creativeness, Representer of abundance on Earth, Fame and Wealth

Region: Capricorn/Makara to Aquarius/Kumbha

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Mars

24. Shatabhisha, Association: Natural Law, Discriminate, Judgement, Penance and Repentance

Region: Aquarius/Kumbha to Aquarius/Kumbha

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Rahu

25. Purva Bhadrapada, Association: Penitence, Purification, Tapas/Vigorous efforts for nirvana or transcendence from several births, deaths and hardships, Penance can be associative

Region: Aquarius/Kumbha to Pisces/Meena

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Jupiter

26. Uttara Bhadrapada, Association: Concealed or Obscure Territory, Connectivity with sub-consciousness of the mind

Region: Pisces/Meena to Pisces/Meena

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Saturn

27. Revati, Association: The protective deity Pushan, Guidance, Nutriment, Prosperity and Protection

Region: Pisces/Meena to Pisces/Meena

Planetary Ownership/Lord: Mercury