List of Nakshatras: Discover 28 Nakshatra in Vedic Astrology

An Overview on Nakshatras

Numerous astrological Nakshatra systems or schemes exist. One uses the 27 Nakshatra system, while the other uses the 28 Nakshatra system. The big picture must be understood before we can delve deeper.

A lunar cycle lasts roughly 27 days plus 7 hours. From the lower part of Constellation 27 to the upper part of Constellation 28, we can round it off. Thirteen degrees and twenty minutes correspond to each Nakshatra when we divide the twelve zodiac signs into 27 segments and divide the 360 degree measurement of the sky in half.

There are 2.25 Nakshatras in each Zodiac. That translates to two Nakshatras and a quarter of the third Nakshatra that follows. Because each zodiac has nine Padas, a single Nakshatra has four. Nakshatra lords, also known as deities, are significant in determining the planetary motivation of natives in nakshatras. They modify the planetary influences to a certain extent.

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Nakshatras’ Degrees, Ruling Planets, and Deities

The ruling planets, deities, and degrees of each nakshatra are specific. They are also associated with symbolic birds and animals. There are numerous factors, including gana, colour, and purpose.

Below is anounce of Nakshatra related information:

NakshatraDegree Ruling Planet Deity
Ashwini 0 – 13.20 Aries Ketu Ashwini Kumars
Bharani 13.20 – 26.40 Aries VenusYama
Krittika 26.40 Aries – 10 Taurus SunAgni
Rohini 10 – 23.20 Taurus Moon Brahma
Mrigashirsha 23.20 Taurus – 6.40 Gemini Mars Soma / Chandra
Ardra 6.40 – 20 Gemini RahuRudra
Punarvasu 20 Gemini – 3.20 Cancer JupiterAditi
Pushya 3.20 – 16.40 Cancer SaturnBrihaspati
Ashlesha 16.40 – 30 Cancer MercuryNagas
Magha 0 – 13.20 Leo KetuPitras
Purva Phalguni 13.20 – 26.40 Leo VenusAryaman
Uttara Phalguni 26.40 Leo – 10 Virgo SunBhaga
Hasta 10 – 23.20 Virgo Moon Saviti / Surya
Chitra 23.20 Virgo – 6.40 Libra MarsVishwakarma
Swati 6.40 – 20 Libra RahuVayu
Vishakha20 Libra – 3.20 ScorpioJupiterIndragni
Anuradha 3.20 – 16.40 Scorpio SaturnMitra
Jyeshta 16.40 – 30 Scorpio MercuryIndra
Mula 0 – 13.20 Sagittarius KetuNiriti
Purva Ashadha 13.20 – 26.40 Sagittarius VenusApah
Uttara Ashadha 26.40 Sagittarius – 10 Capricorn SunVisvedevas
Shravana 10 – 23.20 Capricorn MoonVishnu
Dhanistha 23.20 Capricorn – 6.40 Aquarius Mars Eight Vasus
Shatabhisha 6.40 – 20 Aquarius RahuVaruna
Purva Bhadrapada 20 Aquarius – 3.20 Pisces JupiterAjaikapada
Uttara Bhadrapada 3.20 – 16.40 Pisces SaturnAhirbudhnya
Revathi 16.40 – 30 Pisces MercuryPushan

Aims and Temperaments of Nakshatras:

Every Nakshatra has four distinct life goals that the native must accomplish. Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha are these.

Dharma is following our responsibilities and doing what is right in various circumstances. It has to do with finishing everyday tasks or activities.

Artha inspires the creation of wealth and revenue for the native’s subsistence as well as for other people’s welfare. The Kama is about going after one’s desires in order to find fulfilment in different spheres of life. Moksha is total freedom. It’s about making an effort to free one’s soul.

In the table below, the aims and temperaments of Nakshatras are listed:

NakshatraAimTemperament
AshwiniDharmaDev
BharaniArthaManushya
KrittikaKamaRakshasa
RohiniMokshaManushya
MrigashirshaMokshaDev
ArdraKamaManushya
PunarvasuArthaDev
PushyaDharmaDev
AshleshaDharmaRakshasa
MaghaArthaRakshasa
Purva Phalguni KamaManushya
Uttara Phalguni MokshaManushya
HastaMokshaDev
ChitraKamaRakshasa
SwatiArthaDev
VishakhaDharmaRakshasa
AnuradhaDharmaDev
JyeshtaArthaRakshasa
MulaKamaRakshasa
Purva Ashadha MokshaManushya
Uttara Ashadha MokshaManushya
ShravanaKamaManushya
DhanisthaArthaRakshasa
ShatabhishaDharmaRakshasa
Purva Bhadrapada DharmaManushya
Uttara Bhadrapada ArthaManushya
RevathiKamaDev

Symbolic Animals of Nakshatras

Every Nakshatra has a symbolic animal, as was previously mentioned. These have been allocated in accordance with the general nature and Deities. For instance, the horse is the animal symbol for Ashwini Nakshatra. When someone has this Nakshatra, you’ll notice that they usually have a very busy schedule and are interested in solving problems or helping others get better. Considering that the gods are Ashwini Kumars, horse-headed healers of celestial creatures. In this way, each symbol of a Nakshatra has a particular meaning.

AnimalNakshatra
Horse Ashwini, Shatabhisha
Elephant Bharani, Revathi
Goat Krittika, Pushya
Serpent Rohini, Mrigashirsha
Dog Ardra, Mula
Cat Punarvasu, Ashlesha
Rat Magha, Purva Phalguni
Cow Uttara phalguni, Uttara Bhadrapada
Buffalo Hasta, Swati
Tiger Chitra, Vishakha
Deer Anuradha, Jyeshta
Monkey Purva Ashadha, Shravana
Mongoose Uttara Ashadha
Lion Dhanistha, Purva Bhadrapada

This is only a general summary of the characteristics of the Nakshatras. It is an extremely intricate, yet mathematically sound, explanation of a person’s life trajectory. We learn more and more about the specifics of the astrological chart as we delve deeper.