Nakshatra is one of the main focuses of Hindu Astronomy and Astrology in reference to The Panchanga/Calendar, Almanac and Tithis/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 that 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 as Pada each spanning 3.20 degrees termed 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
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