The 27 Nakshatras
The Moon’s 27 mansions and their meanings.
Ashwini
Lord: Ketu
The first nakshatra — swift, healing and pioneering.
Bharani
Lord: Venus
Bearing and transformation; intense creative force.
Krittika
Lord: Sun
Sharp, purifying fire; cuts away the unnecessary.
Rohini
Lord: Moon
Growth, fertility and beauty; the most fertile star.
Mrigashira
Lord: Mars
Seeking and curiosity; the gentle searcher.
Ardra
Lord: Rahu
Storm and renewal; clears the way for fresh growth.
Punarvasu
Lord: Jupiter
Return of the light; renewal and abundance.
Pushya
Lord: Saturn
Nourishment and spiritual auspiciousness — the most auspicious nakshatra.
Ashlesha
Lord: Mercury
Embrace and hidden wisdom; serpent energy.
Magha
Lord: Ketu
Ancestral power, royalty and tradition.
Purva Phalguni
Lord: Venus
Pleasure, romance and creativity.
Uttara Phalguni
Lord: Sun
Patronage, contracts and lasting union.
Hasta
Lord: Moon
Skill of the hands; craft and dexterity.
Chitra
Lord: Mars
Brilliance and craftsmanship; the cosmic architect.
Swati
Lord: Rahu
Independence and movement; bends without breaking.
Vishakha
Lord: Jupiter
Goal-focused determination; the achiever.
Anuradha
Lord: Saturn
Friendship, devotion and success through cooperation.
Jyeshtha
Lord: Mercury
Seniority and protective power; the eldest.
Mula
Lord: Ketu
Getting to the root; investigation and upheaval.
Purva Ashadha
Lord: Venus
Invincibility and early victory.
Uttara Ashadha
Lord: Sun
Lasting victory and integrity.
Shravana
Lord: Moon
Listening and learning; the connector of knowledge.
Dhanishta
Lord: Mars
Wealth, rhythm and music; abundance.
Shatabhisha
Lord: Rahu
Healing, mysticism and secrecy.
Purva Bhadrapada
Lord: Jupiter
Spiritual fire and transformation.
Uttara Bhadrapada
Lord: Saturn
Depth, wisdom and cosmic stability.
Revati
Lord: Mercury
Nourishment, safe journeys and completion.