The 27 Lunar Mansions
Nakshatras
The Moon travels through the zodiac in 27.3 days, passing through 27 nakshatras — each a distinctive lunar mansion with its own deity, symbol, and soul-level theme. Your birth nakshatra refines your Moon sign into a precise spiritual signature.
1. Ashwini
Ruled by Ketu · Deity: The Ashwini Kumaras. healing, speed, beginnings.
2. Bharani
Ruled by Venus · Deity: Yama. creation, transformation, discipline.
3. Krittika
Ruled by Sun · Deity: Agni. purity, courage, sharpness.
4. Rohini
Ruled by Moon · Deity: Prajapati. beauty, abundance, charisma.
5. Mrigashira
Ruled by Mars · Deity: Soma. searching, curiosity, restlessness.
6. Ardra
Ruled by Rahu · Deity: Rudra. storm, cleansing, intensity.
7. Punarvasu
Ruled by Jupiter · Deity: Aditi. return, renewal, wisdom.
8. Pushya
Ruled by Saturn · Deity: Brihaspati. nourishment, protection, discipline.
9. Ashlesha
Ruled by Mercury · Deity: Naga, the serpent deities. depth, penetration, intuition.
10. Magha
Ruled by Ketu · Deity: Pitris. ancestry, royalty, lineage.
11. Purva Phalguni
Ruled by Venus · Deity: Bhaga. pleasure, creativity, romance.
12. Uttara Phalguni
Ruled by Sun · Deity: Aryaman. service, leadership, patronage.
13. Hasta
Ruled by Moon · Deity: Savitr. skill, dexterity, handcraft.
14. Chitra
Ruled by Mars · Deity: Tvashtar. beauty, craftsmanship, charisma.
15. Swati
Ruled by Rahu · Deity: Vayu. independence, idealism, freedom.
16. Vishakha
Ruled by Jupiter · Deity: Indra. purpose, determination, ambition.
17. Anuradha
Ruled by Saturn · Deity: Mitra. friendship, loyalty, partnership.
18. Jyeshtha
Ruled by Mercury · Deity: Indra. authority, protection, seniority.
19. Mula
Ruled by Ketu · Deity: Nirriti. root, truth, research.
20. Purva Ashadha
Ruled by Venus · Deity: Apas. invincibility, purification, charisma.
21. Uttara Ashadha
Ruled by Sun · Deity: The Vishvadevas. universality, integrity, victory.
22. Shravana
Ruled by Moon · Deity: Vishnu. listening, learning, knowledge.
23. Dhanishta
Ruled by Mars · Deity: The eight Vasus. symbol, rhythm, wealth.
24. Shatabhisha
Ruled by Rahu · Deity: Varuna. healing, secrecy, truth.
25. Purva Bhadrapada
Ruled by Jupiter · Deity: Aja Ekapada. intensity, transformation, spiritual warrior.
26. Uttara Bhadrapada
Ruled by Saturn · Deity: Ahirbudhnya. depth, steadfastness, wisdom.
27. Revati
Ruled by Mercury · Deity: Pushan. completion, nourishment, compassion.
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