27 lunar mansions

Nakshatras — your Moon's exact address

Each Rashi (30°) is divided into smaller 13°20' segments called Nakshatras. Your birth Nakshatra is one of the most personal details in your chart — it anchors your Vimshottari Dasha sequence.

Reference table

All 27 Nakshatras

Sidereal degree ranges and ruling planet (nakshatra lord) for each.

NakshatraSidereal rangeLord

Ashwini0°00' – 13°20' MeshaKetu

Bharani13°20' – 26°40' MeshaShukra

Krittika26°40' Mesha – 10°00' VrishabhaSurya

Rohini10°00' – 23°20' VrishabhaChandra

Mrigashira23°20' Vrishabha – 6°40' MithunaMangal

Ardra6°40' – 20°00' MithunaRahu

Punarvasu20°00' Mithuna – 3°20' KarkaGuru

Pushya3°20' – 16°40' KarkaShani

Ashlesha16°40' – 30°00' KarkaBudh

Magha0°00' – 13°20' SimhaKetu

Purva Phalguni13°20' – 26°40' SimhaShukra

Uttara Phalguni26°40' Simha – 10°00' KanyaSurya

Hasta10°00' – 23°20' KanyaChandra

Chitra23°20' Kanya – 6°40' TulaMangal

Swati6°40' – 20°00' TulaRahu

Vishakha20°00' Tula – 3°20' VrishchikaGuru

Anuradha3°20' – 16°40' VrishchikaShani

Jyeshtha16°40' – 30°00' VrishchikaBudh

Mula0°00' – 13°20' DhanuKetu

Purva Ashadha13°20' – 26°40' DhanuShukra

Uttara Ashadha26°40' Dhanu – 10°00' MakaraSurya

Shravana10°00' – 23°20' MakaraChandra

Dhanishta23°20' Makara – 6°40' KumbhaMangal

Shatabhisha6°40' – 20°00' KumbhaRahu

Purva Bhadrapada20°00' Kumbha – 3°20' MeenaGuru

Uttara Bhadrapada3°20' – 16°40' MeenaShani

Revati16°40' – 30°00' MeenaBudh

General themes

What each Nakshatra tends to emphasise

Ashwini

Quick starters with a healing, pioneering instinct.

Bharani

Intense and determined, comfortable carrying responsibility.

Krittika

Sharp and purifying, often blunt in cutting through nonsense.

Rohini

Creative and growth-oriented, drawn to beauty and comfort.

Mrigashira

Searching and curious, always chasing the next question.

Ardra

Transformative and intense, learns most through upheaval.

Punarvasu

Renewing and optimistic, good at starting over.

Pushya

Nurturing and disciplined, often the reliable one in a group.

Ashlesha

Perceptive and strategic, reads people and situations closely.

Magha

Proud of lineage and legacy, drawn to leadership and tradition.

Purva Phalguni

Relaxed and pleasure-loving, values comfort and connection.

Uttara Phalguni

Dependable and generous, good at forming lasting partnerships.

Hasta

Skilful with the hands and detail-oriented, a natural craftsperson.

Chitra

Drawn to design and appearance, likes to build something striking.

Swati

Independent and flexible, moves like wind — hard to pin down.

Vishakha

Goal-driven and determined, willing to work steadily toward a target.

Anuradha

Loyal and organised, builds strong friendships and networks.

Jyeshtha

Protective and responsible, often takes the senior role in a group.

Mula

Investigative and root-seeking, wants to understand the core of things.

Purva Ashadha

Persuasive and confident, rarely backs down once committed.

Uttara Ashadha

Principled and steady, wins through persistence rather than speed.

Shravana

A natural listener and learner, good at gathering and sharing knowledge.

Dhanishta

Ambitious and rhythm-driven, often musical or materially motivated.

Shatabhisha

Independent and healing-oriented, comfortable working alone.

Purva Bhadrapada

Intense and idealistic, drawn to deep or unconventional ideas.

Uttara Bhadrapada

Calm and wise, carries a steady, grounding presence.

Revati

Gentle and nurturing, good at guiding others across a transition.

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