Ramagya

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.