The 27 Nakshatras in Vedic Astrology
"While Rashis (signs) reflect solar seasonal patterns of 30° each, the 27 Nakshatras represent the lunar pathway of 13°20' each, unlocking the deepest subconscious, psychological, and soul karmic currents."
The word Nakshatra is derived from 'Naks' (approach) and 'Shetra' (region/realm), meaning a cosmic realm of light. Every Nakshatra is spanned across 13°20' of the zodiac and is further divided into 4 quarters or Padas (3°20' each), totaling 108 Padas in the entire zodiac.
Comprehensive Table of the 27 Nakshatras
| # | Nakshatra | Planetary Lord | Deity | Gana | Yoni | Nadi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashwini | Ketu | Ashwini Kumaras | Deva | Horse (Ashva) | Adi (Adya) |
| 2 | Bharani | Venus | Yamaraja | Manushya | Elephant (Gaja) | Madhya |
| 3 | Krittika | Sun | Agni Dev | Rakshasa | Sheep (Mesha) | Antya |
| 4 | Rohini | Moon | Brahma / Prajapati | Manushya | Serpent (Sarpa) | Antya |
| 5 | Mrigashira | Mars | Soma / Chandra | Deva | Serpent (Sarpa) | Madhya |
| 6 | Ardra | Rahu | Rudra (Shiva) | Manushya | Dog (Shwan) | Adi (Adya) |
| 7 | Punarvasu | Jupiter | Aditi (Mother of Gods) | Deva | Cat (Marjara) | Adi (Adya) |
| 8 | Pushya | Saturn | Brihaspati | Deva | Sheep (Mesha) | Madhya |
| 9 | Ashlesha | Mercury | Nagas (Serpents) | Rakshasa | Cat (Marjara) | Antya |
| 10 | Magha | Ketu | Pitrus (Ancestors) | Rakshasa | Rat (Mushaka) | Antya |
| 11 | Purva Phalguni | Venus | Bhaga (Sun deity) | Manushya | Rat (Mushaka) | Madhya |
| 12 | Uttara Phalguni | Sun | Aryaman | Manushya | Cow (Gao) | Adi (Adya) |
| 13 | Hasta | Moon | Savitur (Sun) | Deva | Buffalo (Mahishi) | Adi (Adya) |
| 14 | Chitra | Mars | Vishwakarma | Rakshasa | Tiger (Vyaghra) | Madhya |
| 15 | Swati | Rahu | Vayu (Wind god) | Deva | Buffalo (Mahishi) | Adi (Adya) |
| 16 | Vishakha | Jupiter | Indra & Agni | Rakshasa | Tiger (Vyaghra) | Antya |
| 17 | Anuradha | Saturn | Mitra | Deva | Deer (Mriga) | Madhya |
| 18 | Jyeshtha | Mercury | Indra | Rakshasa | Deer (Mriga) | Antya |
| 19 | Moola | Ketu | Nirriti | Rakshasa | Dog (Shwan) | Adi (Adya) |
| 20 | Purva Ashadha | Venus | Apas (Water goddess) | Manushya | Monkey (Kapi) | Madhya |
| 21 | Uttara Ashadha | Sun | Vishwadevas | Manushya | Mongoose (Nakula) | Antya |
| 22 | Shravana | Moon | Lord Vishnu | Deva | Monkey (Kapi) | Antya |
| 23 | Dhanishta | Mars | Ashta Vasus | Rakshasa | Lion (Simha) | Madhya |
| 24 | Shatabhisha | Rahu | Varuna | Rakshasa | Horse (Ashva) | Adi (Adya) |
| 25 | Purva Bhadrapada | Jupiter | Aja Ekapada | Manushya | Lion (Simha) | Adi (Adya) |
| 26 | Uttara Bhadrapada | Saturn | Ahirbudhnya | Manushya | Cow (Gao) | Madhya |
| 27 | Revati | Mercury | Pushan | Deva | Elephant (Gaja) | Antya |