NAKSHATRAS
There are 27 Nakshatras, or also known as 'mansions of the moon'. Like zodiac signs, they represent traits and have a lord. They offer a great insight into various matters, be it in finding out a person's personality, the right date to start a venture, and so on. Nakshatras are based on the stars in the sky, instead of the tropical zodiac. Hence, they are just as important as zodiac signs. To find the meaning of a nakshatra, click it on the following chart:
Ashwini: (23°46 Aries - 7°06' Taurus) Confidence, impulsiveness, healers, adventurous, travel, exploring, speed, initiating, headstrong, stubborn, brave, child-like, impatient. Lord: Ketu
Bharani: (7°06' - 20°26' Taurus) Disgrace, struggles, transformation, breakthrough, artistic abilities, regeneration, oppressing, jealousy, leadership, revolutionary. Lord: Venus
Kritika: (20°26' Taurus - 3°46’ Gemini) Violence, protection, guarding, warrior, aggressiveness, disputes, cooking, sexuality. Lord: Sun
Rohini: (3°46 - 17°06' Gemini) Attraction, magnetism, quality, sensuality, fertility, growth, prosperity, materialism. Lord: Moon
Mrigashira: (17°06' Gemini - 0°26' Cancer) Power, incest, destruction, searching, researching, collections, perfection, restlessness, addiction. Lord: Mars
Ardra: (0°26' - 13°46 Cancer) Destruction, storm, sadness, depression, reviving, renovation, struggles, transformation. Lord: Rahu
Purnavasu: (13°46 - 27°06' Cancer) Travel, renewal, forgiveness, miracles, limitless, sincerity, wisdom, learning, generosity, prosperity. Lord: Jupiter
Pushya: (27°06' Cancer - 10°26' Leo) Spirituality, philosophy, teaching, devotional, firm, uptight, helpful, caring, orthodox, conventional, extremists, wealth, generosity, intelligence. Lord: Saturn
Āshleshā: (10°26' - 23°46 Leo) Healing powers, kundalini, craftiness, manipulation, dishonesty, double personality, wisdom, occult studies, psychology, hypnotic, cannot take criticism well, business, distrustful, manipulating others, Lord: Mercury
Maghā: (23°46 Leo - 7°06' Virgo) Reincarnation, nobility, ruling, power and ego, leadership, heritage, ancestry, elite. Lord: Ketu
Pūrva Phalgunī: (7°06' - 20°26' Virgo) Wealth through inheritance, luck, fortune, sociable, creative, expression, artistic ability, joy, generosity, extremity, loyalty. Lord: Venus
Uttara Phalgunī: (20°26' Virgo - 3°46 Libra) Attachment, separation anxiety, friendship, family, unity, humanitarian, giving, honour, courage, charitable, controlling, stubborn. Lord: Sun
Hasta: (3°46 - 17°06' Libra) Business, charm, manual skills, artistic ability, writing, manipulation, talent, sense of humour, ideas, concepts, trickery, helping, healing. Lord: Moon
Chitra: (17°06' Libra - 0°26' Scorpio) Special, fame, opportunity, charisma, attraction, standing out, beauty, architecture, shining. Lord: Mars
Svati: (0°26' - 13°46 Scorpio) Communication, control, persuasion, grace, intuition, shallowness, spiritual. Lord: Rahu
Vishakha: (13°46 - 27°06' Scorpio) Determination, powerful, courageous, concentration, egocentric, jealousy, revengeful, unforgiving, social, clever. Lord: Jupiter
Anuradha: (27°06' Scorpio - 10°26' Sagittarius) Spirituality, long life, friendship, family, loving, loyalty, leadership, melancholy, depression, sharing, compassion, living away from home, difficult relationship with mother. Lord: Saturn
Jyeshtha: (10°26' - 23°46 Sagittarius) Action oriented, creative, metaphysical, controlling, powerful, jealousy, wisdom, wealth, low self esteem. Lord: Mercury
Mula: (23°46 Sagittarius - 7°06' Capricorn) Destruction, denial, self-destruction, breakthrough, addictions, enlightenment, pain, sadness, transition, spiritual realizations, healing powers. Lord: Ketu
Purva Ashadha: (7°06' - 20°26' Capricorn) Philosophy, righteousness, justice, pushing beliefs on other people, travelling overseas, adventures, idealistic, truthful, honest, influential, opinionated, black and white thinking, critical. Lord: Venus
Uttara Ashadha: (20°26' Capricorn - 3°46 Aquarius) Ambitious, action oriented, doing the right thing, honesty, musical talent, fame, recognition, responsible, purpose, commitment, leadership. Lord: Sun
Shravana: (3°46 - 17°06' Aquarius) Listening, learning, leadership, knowledge, counselling, travelling, traditions, insensitive to others, being sensitive about themselves, wealth. Lord: Moon
Dhanishta: (17°06' Aquarius - 0°26' Pisces) Abundance, wealth, emptiness, shallowness, superficiality, materialistic, marital discord, narcissism, travelling. Lord: Mars
Shatabhisha: (0°26' - 13°46 Pisces) Healing, intelligent, scientific, astrology, astronomy, learning, metaphysical, moody, depression, indifferent, aloof, disease, technology, electricity, arrogance. Lord: Rahu
Purva Bhādrapadā: (13°46 - 27°06' Pisces) Two faced, split personality, sorrow, disappointment, self-reflection, self-improvement, passionate, extremist, persuasive power, transformation. Lord: Jupiter
Uttara Bhādrapadā: (27°06' Pisces - 10°26' Aries) Solitude, mystical, intuitive, protective, profound, egoless, inheritance, spiritual. Lord: Saturn
Revati: (10°26' - 23°46 Aries) Travelling, safety, intuition, meditation, politeness, kindness, animal lover, charitable, compassionate, forgiving. Lord: Mercury