The 27 Nakshatras
The 27 lunar mansions of Vedic astrology — each spanning 13°20′ of the sidereal zodiac. Your Moon's nakshatra is the foundation of your Vimshottari Dasha timing and reveals the karmic flavour of your emotional nature.
Ashwini
Ketu
The horse head -- healing, speed, beginnings
Bharani
Venus
The bearing star -- transformation, karma
Krittika
Sun
The razor -- purification, courage
Rohini
Moon
The red one -- fertility, beauty, creativity
Mrigashira
Mars
The deer head -- searching, gentle exploration
Ardra
Rahu
The moist one -- storms, renewal, destruction
Punarvasu
Jupiter
Return of light -- renewal, optimism
Pushya
Saturn
The nourisher -- prosperity, protection
Ashlesha
Mercury
The clinging star -- mysticism, serpent energy
Magha
Ketu
The mighty one -- ancestors, power, royalty
Purva Phalguni
Venus
First reddish one -- pleasure, creativity, luxury
Uttara Phalguni
Sun
Second reddish one -- generosity, social success
Hasta
Moon
The hand -- skill, craftsmanship, healing
Chitra
Mars
The bright jewel -- artistry, illusion, beauty
Swati
Rahu
The sword -- independence, flexibility
Vishakha
Jupiter
The forked -- ambition, determination, two paths
Anuradha
Saturn
Following Radha -- devotion, friendship, success
Jyeshtha
Mercury
The eldest -- seniority, protection, occult power
Mula
Ketu
The root -- unbundling, investigation, transformation
Purva Ashadha
Venus
First invincible -- purification, rejuvenation
Uttara Ashadha
Sun
Second invincible -- victory, universal principles
Shravana
Moon
The ear -- listening, learning, connection
Dhanishta
Mars
The drum -- wealth, music, movement
Shatabhisha
Rahu
The hundred stars -- healing, secrets, contemplation
Purva Bhadrapada
Jupiter
First auspicious feet -- intensity, mysticism, kundalini
Uttara Bhadrapada
Saturn
Second auspicious feet -- depth, wisdom, serpent
Revati
Mercury
The wealthy -- nourishment, safe passage, completion
Find your Moon nakshatra
Your Moon nakshatra determines your Vimshottari Dasha starting point and reveals your deepest karmic instincts. Arcanavana calculates it from your exact birth details.
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