27 Nakshatras

The first lunar mansion, traditionally linked with speed, healing, and fresh starts.

Symbol

Horse head

Deity

Ashwini Kumaras

Planetary lord

Ketu

A nakshatra associated with carrying, restraint, responsibility, and transformation.

Symbol

Yoni

Deity

Yama

Planetary lord

Venus

Traditionally connected with fire, purification, sharp judgment, and protection.

Symbol

Knife or flame

Deity

Agni

Planetary lord

Sun

A fertile and creative nakshatra associated with growth, beauty, and nourishment.

Symbol

Cart or chariot

Deity

Prajapati or Brahma

Planetary lord

Moon

Linked with searching, curiosity, learning, and gentle movement.

Symbol

Deer's head

Deity

Soma or Chandra

Planetary lord

Mars

Associated with storms, emotion, change, and deep renewal after difficulty.

Symbol

Teardrop or diamond

Deity

Rudra

Planetary lord

Rahu

A nakshatra of return, restoration, renewal, and returning to what is good.

Symbol

Bow and quiver

Deity

Aditi

Planetary lord

Jupiter

Considered nourishing and supportive, connected with care, wisdom, and stability.

Symbol

Cow udder, flower, or circle

Deity

Brihaspati

Planetary lord

Saturn

Associated with serpentine energy, insight, binding, and hidden knowledge.

Symbol

Coiled serpent

Deity

Nagas

Planetary lord

Mercury

Linked with lineage, ancestors, authority, dignity, and inherited responsibility.

Symbol

Royal throne

Deity

Pitrs

Planetary lord

Ketu

A nakshatra of enjoyment, creativity, relationship, comfort, and rest.

Symbol

Hammock or front legs of a bed

Deity

Bhaga

Planetary lord

Venus

Associated with agreements, friendship, duty, and lasting support.

Symbol

Back legs of a bed

Deity

Aryaman

Planetary lord

Sun

Linked with skillful hands, craft, practical intelligence, and manifestation.

Symbol

Hand

Deity

Savitar

Planetary lord

Moon

A bright and artistic nakshatra connected with design, beauty, and refinement.

Symbol

Jewel

Deity

Tvashtar

Planetary lord

Mars

Associated with independence, movement, trade, and flexibility.

Symbol

Young sprout, coral, or sword

Deity

Vayu

Planetary lord

Rahu

A goal-oriented nakshatra connected with focus, ambition, and achievement.

Symbol

Triumphal arch

Deity

Indra and Agni

Planetary lord

Jupiter

Associated with friendship, devotion, cooperation, and steady progress.

Symbol

Lotus

Deity

Mitra

Planetary lord

Saturn

Linked with seniority, protection, responsibility, and strategic power.

Symbol

Earring, umbrella, or circular amulet

Deity

Indra

Planetary lord

Mercury

A root-oriented nakshatra connected with investigation, uprooting, and truth.

Symbol

Tied roots

Deity

Nirriti

Planetary lord

Ketu

Associated with conviction, cleansing, declaration, and inner victory.

Symbol

Fan or elephant tusk

Deity

Apas

Planetary lord

Venus

Linked with lasting success, integrity, truth, and universal principles.

Symbol

Elephant tusk or planks of a bed

Deity

Vishvadevas

Planetary lord

Sun

A listening and learning nakshatra associated with study, sound, and tradition.

Symbol

Ear or three footprints

Deity

Vishnu

Planetary lord

Moon

Connected with rhythm, prosperity, community, and coordinated effort.

Symbol

Drum or flute

Deity

Vasus

Planetary lord

Mars

Associated with healing, secrecy, protection, and independent inquiry.

Symbol

Empty circle or hundred flowers

Deity

Varuna

Planetary lord

Rahu

A serious nakshatra linked with intensity, vows, sacrifice, and spiritual fire.

Symbol

Sword or front legs of a funeral cot

Deity

Aja Ekapada

Planetary lord

Jupiter

Associated with depth, patience, stability, and hidden wisdom.

Symbol

Back legs of a funeral cot

Deity

Ahir Budhnya

Planetary lord

Saturn

The final nakshatra, linked with safe journeys, nourishment, care, and completion.

Symbol

Fish

Deity

Pushan

Planetary lord

Mercury