Nakchatra in Astrology: There are 27 sections/Nakshatra (also known as Lunar Mansions) which correspond to the moon’s movement around the Earth in one day.

Nakchatra in Astrology:Astrology are the foundation of Hindu/Vedic astrology.

Nakchatra in Astrology

NAKSHATRA PLANET PURPOSE ANIMAL DEITY

1. Ashwini – Twin Horses Ketu Dharma HorseKumar

2. Bharni– Bearer-woman Venus Arth Elephant Yama

3. Krittika – Cutting woman Sun Kaam Goat Agni

4. Rohini – Red woman Moon Moksha Serpent Brahma

5. Mrigashira – Head of a deer Mars Moksha Soma

6. Ardra – Moist One Rahu Kaam Dog Rudra

7. Punarvasu – Return of the Light Jupiter Arth Cat Aditi

8. Pushya – NourishingSaturnDharmaGoatBrihaspati

9. Ashlesha – The embracerMercuryDharmaCatAhi

10. Magha – The great oneKetuArthaRatPitragana

11. Purva Phalguni – Former reddish oneVenus Kaam Rat Bhagya

12. Ultra Phalguni – Latter reddish one Sun Moksha Cow Surya

13. Hasta – The hand Moon Moksha Buffalo Savita

14. Chitra – The bright one Mars Kaam Tiger Vishwakarma

15. Swati– Sword or Independence Rahu Arth Buffalo Pawan

16. Vishakha – Fork shaped (having branches) Jupiter Dharma Tiger Satragni

17. Anuradha – Disciple of divine spark Saturn Dharma Tiger Mitra

18. Jyeshta – The eldest Mercury Arth Deer Indra

19. Moola – The Root Ketu Kaam Dog Niriti

20. Purva Asharda– The Undefeated Venus Moksha Monkey Toya

21. Uttara Asharda – latter Undefeated Sun Moksha Mongoose Vishwadeva

22. Sravana – Hearing Moon Arth Monkey Hari

23. Dhanistha – The richest one Mars Dharma Lion Vasu

24. Shatbhisa – Hundred healers Rahu Dharma Horse Varuna

25. Purva Bhadrapada– Former happy feet Jupiter Arth Lion Ajapada

26. Utra Bhadrapada  – Latter happy feet Saturn Kaam Cow Abhihbadhnu

27. Revati – The wealthy Mercury Moksha Elephant

Nakchatra Astrology

Nakchatra also known as a lunar mansion or constellation, refers to the 27 daughters of king Daksha and Panchajani (Virani) who were all married to the Moon. These 27 constellations are around 400 light-years away from earth. The word ‘Naks’ in ‘Nakshatra’ means sky while ‘shetra’ means region.Moon takes approx 27 days to make one complete orbit around the Earth.

Nakchatra Astrology

Nakshatra plays a very important role in a person’s life. Each nakshatra measures 13 degree and 20 minutes. The calculation is derived by dividing 360 degrees (a measure of a circle) into 27 equals. Each nakshatra is recognised by the symbolic forms of stars, ruling planet and presiding

Nakchatra Astrology:Qualities of the Nakshatras

1. Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha and Uttara Bhadrapada are steady nakshatras. They are favourable for fixed and long-term purposes like purchasing, building home and planting trees. The qualities of the above-mentioned nakshatras are accentuated even more if they coincide with Sunday.
2. Punarvasu, Swati, Shravana, Dhanishtha, and Shatabhisha are moving nakshatras. They are favourable for journeys and buying automobiles. The qualities of the above-mentioned nakshatras are accentuated even more if they coincide with Monday.
3. Bharani, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, and Purva Bhadrapada are fierce nakshatras. They are favourable for tasks that need force like making imprisonment or confronting foes. The qualities of the above-mentioned nakshatras are accentuated even more if they coincide with Tuesday.
4. Ashwini, Pushya and Hasta are quick nakshatras. They are favourable for commercial transactions, admission, travel, loans, etc. The qualities of the above-mentioned nakshatras are accentuated even more if they coincide with Thursday.
5. Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha, and Revati are soft nakshatras. They are favourable for Best for enjoyment, dance, poetry writing, drama, etc. The qualities of the above-mentioned nakshatras are accentuated even more if they coincide with Friday.
6. Ardra, Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, and Mula are sharp nakshatras. They are favourable for black magic, exorcism, demons, divorce, punishment, etc The qualities of the above-mentioned nakshatras are accentuated even more if they coincide with Saturday.
7. Krittika and Vishakha are mixed nakshatras. They are favourable for fire ceremonies, buying electronics or furniture, etc. The qualities of the above-mentioned nakshatras are accentuated even more if they coincide with Wednesday