Indian Astrology

The 27 Nakshatras

The lunar mansions of Vedic astrology — 27 star clusters that the Moon visits during its monthly journey, each carrying unique energy, deity blessings, and life purpose.

Ashwini Nakshatra

Ashwini Kumaras

Ruler: Ketu

Bharani Nakshatra

Yama

Ruler: Venus (Shukra)

Krittika Nakshatra

Agni

Ruler: Sun (Surya)

Rohini Nakshatra

Brahma

Ruler: Moon (Chandra)

Mrigashira Nakshatra

Soma/Chandra

Ruler: Mars (Mangal)

Ardra Nakshatra

Rudra

Ruler: Rahu

Punarvasu Nakshatra

Aditi

Ruler: Jupiter (Guru)

Pushya Nakshatra

Brihaspati

Ruler: Saturn (Shani)

Ashlesha Nakshatra

Nagas (Serpents)

Ruler: Mercury (Budh)

Magha Nakshatra

Pitris (Ancestors)

Ruler: Ketu

Purva Phalguni Nakshatra

Bhaga

Ruler: Venus (Shukra)

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra

Aryaman

Ruler: Sun (Surya)

Hasta Nakshatra

Savitar

Ruler: Moon (Chandra)

Chitra Nakshatra

Vishwakarma

Ruler: Mars (Mangal)

Swati Nakshatra

Vayu

Ruler: Rahu

Vishakha Nakshatra

Indra-Agni

Ruler: Jupiter (Guru)

Anuradha Nakshatra

Mitra

Ruler: Saturn (Shani)

Jyeshtha Nakshatra

Indra

Ruler: Mercury (Budh)

Moola Nakshatra

Nirriti

Ruler: Ketu

Purva Ashadha Nakshatra

Apas (Water)

Ruler: Venus (Shukra)

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra

Vishvedevas

Ruler: Sun (Surya)

Shravana Nakshatra

Vishnu

Ruler: Moon (Chandra)

Dhanishta Nakshatra

Vasus (8 Elemental Gods)

Ruler: Mars (Mangal)

Shatabhisha Nakshatra

Varuna

Ruler: Rahu

Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra

Aja Ekapada

Ruler: Jupiter (Guru)

Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra

Ahir Budhnya

Ruler: Saturn (Shani)

Revati Nakshatra

Pushan

Ruler: Mercury (Budh)