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Nakshatras•6 min read•2026-07-23

The Ultimate Guide to 27 Nakshatras & Birth Star Calculation in Vedic Astrology

Discover how to find your Janma Nakshatra by date of birth. Full 27 Nakshatras master chart, ruling planets, deities, Vimshottari Dasha, and Aura color mapping.

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27 Nakshatras & Birth Star Calculation Guide

In Vedic Astrology (Jyotish), the 360° celestial zodiac belt is divided into 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) of 13°20' each. While Western astrology focuses primarily on your Sun sign, Vedic astrology centers around your Janma Nakshatra (Birth Star)—the exact lunar mansion where the Moon was positioned at your precise minute of birth.

Using a birth star finder to find your Nakshatra from date of birth, time, and location reveals your emotional archetype, subconscious drives, Vimshottari Dasha planetary timeline, and Aura color spectrum.

🌟 What is a Janma Nakshatra (Birth Star)?

In classical Sanskrit, Nakshatra translates to "that which does not decay" or "star map".

When you calculate your star by date of birth, you determine where the Moon was residing. Because the Moon moves through all 27 Nakshatras in approximately 27.3 days, it spends roughly 24 hours in each mansion.

📊 Complete 27 Nakshatras Master Reference Chart

Below is the authoritative reference chart of all 27 Nakshatras, their zodiac degree spans, ruling planetary lords, presiding deities, and core cosmic powers (Shakti).

#	Nakshatra Name	Zodiac Sector (Rashi)	Ruling Planetary Lord	Presiding Deity	Symbol	Cosmic Shakti (Power)
1	Ashwini (अश्विनी)	00°00' - 13°20' Aries	Ketu	Ashwini Kumaras	Horse Head	Power of swift healing and quick initiation
2	Bharani (भरणी)	13°20' - 26°40' Aries	Venus	Lord Yama	Yoni / Vessel	Power to cleanse, transform, and bear life
3	Krittika (कृत्तिका)	26°40' Aries - 10°00' Taurus	Sun	Agni (Fire God)	Flame / Razor	Power to burn away impurities and illuminate truth
4	Rohini (रोहिणी)	10°00' - 23°20' Taurus	Moon	Lord Brahma	Chariot	Power to fertilize, nurture, and manifest beauty
5	Mrigashira (मृगशिरा)	23°20' Taurus - 06°40' Gemini	Mars	Soma (Moon God)	Deer's Head	Power to search, explore, and fulfill desires
6	Ardra (आर्द्रा)	06°40' - 20°00' Gemini	Rahu	Lord Rudra (Shiva)	Teardrop	Power to transform through emotional storm & effort
7	Punarvasu (पुनर्वसु)	20°00' Gemini - 03°20' Cancer	Jupiter	Goddess Aditi	Quiver of Arrows	Power to renew, heal, and return to light
8	Pushya (पुष्य)	03°20' - 16°40' Cancer	Saturn	Brihaspati	Cow's Udder / Lotus	Power to nourish spiritually and grant longevity
9	Ashlesha (अश्लेषा)	16°40' - 30°00' Cancer	Mercury	Nagas (Serpents)	Coiled Serpent	Power to awaken Kundalini energy and deep intuition
10	Magha (मघा)	00°00' - 13°20' Leo	Ketu	Pitris (Ancestors)	Royal Throne	Power to leave body & honor ancestral heritage
11	Purva Phalguni (पूर्वा फाल्गुनी)	13°20' - 26°40' Leo	Venus	Bhaga (God of Luck)	Front Legs of Bed	Power to grant creative bliss and affection
12	Uttara Phalguni (उत्तरा फाल्गुनी)	26°40' Leo - 10°00' Virgo	Sun	Aryaman (Patronage)	Back Legs of Bed	Power to accumulate prosperity through duty
13	Hasta (हस्त)	10°00' - 23°20' Virgo	Moon	Savitar (Sun God)	Open Hand	Power to place intentions into physical hands
14	Chitra (चित्रा)	23°20' Virgo - 06°40' Libra	Mars	Vishwakarma	Bright Jewel	Power to create divine form, art, and architecture
15	Swati (स्वाती)	06°40' - 20°00' Libra	Rahu	Vayu (Wind God)	Plant Shoot	Power to scatter like wind and achieve independence
16	Vishakha (विशाखा)	20°00' Libra - 03°20' Scorpio	Jupiter	Indra & Agni	Triumphal Arch	Power to achieve multi-branched goals and victory
17	Anuradha (अनुराधा)	03°20' - 16°40' Scorpio	Saturn	Mitra (God of Friendship)	Lotus Flower	Power of devotion, friendship, and resilience
18	Jyeshtha (ज्येष्ठा)	16°40' - 30°00' Scorpio	Mercury	Lord Indra	Circular Amulet	Power to conquer enemies and achieve mastery
19	Mula (मूल)	00°00' - 13°20' Sagittarius	Ketu	Goddess Nirriti	Tied Roots	Power to uproot illusions and discover core truth
20	Purva Ashadha (पूर्वाषाढा)	13°20' - 26°40' Sagittarius	Venus	Apas (Water Goddess)	Winnowing Basket	Power to purify, invigorate, and achieve victory
21	Uttara Ashadha (उत्तराषाढा)	26°40' Sag. - 10°00' Cap.	Sun	Vishvedevas	Elephant Tusk	Power to grant permanent, unshakeable victory
22	Shravana (श्रवण)	10°00' - 23°20' Capricorn	Moon	Lord Vishnu	Three Footprints / Ear	Power to listen attentively and connect to divine sound
23	Dhanishta (धनिष्ठा)	23°20' Cap. - 06°40' Aquar.	Mars	Eight Vasus	Drum / Flute	Power to give fame, wealth, and musical harmony
24	Shatabhisha (शतभिषा)	06°40' - 20°00' Aquarius	Rahu	Lord Varuna	Empty Circle	Power of 100 physicians, secret healing, & mystery
25	Purva Bhadrapada (पूर्वभाद्रपदा)	20°00' Aquar. - 03°20' Pisces	Jupiter	Aja Ekapada	Front of Funeral Cot	Power to raise spiritual fire & mystical ascension
26	Uttara Bhadrapada (उत्तरभाद्रपदा)	03°20' - 16°40' Pisces	Saturn	Ahirbudhnya	Back of Funeral Cot	Power to bring rain, stability, and deep wisdom
27	Revati (रेवती)	16°40' - 30°00' Pisces	Mercury	Pushan (Protector)	Drum / Fish	Power to protect journeys, nourish, and grant transcendence

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Classical Jyotish Scholars, Sanskrit Researchers & Astronomical Data Analysts

This guide was researched, authored, and fact-checked by the AABHA Editorial Council—a collective of classical Vedic astrological practitioners and data engineers with over 15 years of lineage study in Parashari Jyotish, astronomical mechanics (Lahiri Ayanamsha), and subtle energy aura anatomy. All planetary calculations and interpretive frameworks are cross-referenced directly against classical Sanskrit treatises including the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Surya Siddhanta, and Phaladeepika.

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