ASTROLOGY
Nakshatras
Your birth Nakshatra adds detail to your Vedic Moon sign.
Written by Moon Sutras
What Is a Nakshatra?
In Vedic astrology, the zodiac is divided into 27 Nakshatras (Lunar Mansions). Your birth Nakshatra is determined by the Moon's position when you were born.
Each Nakshatra has its own deity and symbolism, giving a more detailed interpretation of your personality than your Moon sign alone.
At a glance
- Nakshatras
- 27
- Span of each
- 13°20′
- Padas in each
- 4
- Zodiac used
- Lahiri sidereal
THE ZODIAC
The 27 Nakshatras
Choose your Nakshatra to explore its meaning and four Padas.
Ashwini Nakshatra
Deity: Ashwini Kumaras
The Divine Twin Healers
Bharani Nakshatra
Deity: Yama
God of Death and Justice
Krittika Nakshatra
Deity: Agni
God of Fire
Rohini Nakshatra
Deity: Prajapati
The Creator
Mrigashira Nakshatra
Deity: Soma
God of the Sacred Nectar
Ardra Nakshatra
Deity: Rudra
God of Storms
Punarvasu Nakshatra
Deity: Aditi
Mother of the Gods
Pushya Nakshatra
Deity: Brihaspati
Teacher of the Gods
Ashlesha Nakshatra
Deity: Nagas
The Serpent Gods
Magha Nakshatra
Deity: Pitris
The Ancestors
Purva Phalguni Nakshatra
Deity: Bhaga
God of Prosperity
Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra
Deity: Aryaman
God of Friendship
Hasta Nakshatra
Deity: Savitar
The Solar Deity
Chitra Nakshatra
Deity: Tvashtar
The Divine Craftsman
Swati Nakshatra
Deity: Vayu
God of Wind
Vishakha Nakshatra
Deity: Indra and Agni
Gods of Thunder and Fire
Anuradha Nakshatra
Deity: Mitra
God of Friendship
Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Deity: Indra
King of the Gods
Mula Nakshatra
Deity: Nirrti
Goddess of Destruction
Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
Deity: Apas
The Water Deities
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
Deity: Vishvedevas
The Universal Gods
Shravana Nakshatra
Deity: Vishnu
The Preserver
Dhanishta Nakshatra
Deity: Eight Vasus
Gods of the Natural Elements
Shatabhisha Nakshatra
Deity: Varuna
God of Cosmic Order
Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Deity: Aja Ekapad
The One-Footed Deity
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Deity: Ahirbudhnya
Serpent of the Depths
Revati Nakshatra
Deity: Pushan
Protector of Travellers
How Is Your Nakshatra Different From Your Moon Sign?
Your Moon sign covers a larger section of the zodiac, while your Nakshatra identifies a more specific part of it.
For example, a Cancer Moon can fall in Punarvasu, Pushya or Ashlesha. Each has different characteristics, even though all three belong to Cancer.
Your Pada adds further detail to the interpretation.
Find Your Birth Nakshatra
Enter your birth date, exact time and birthplace to discover your Moon sign, Nakshatra and Pada.
Where is the Moon today?
See today's Moon sign and Nakshatra, with the daily predictions.
Which Zodiac Does Moon Sutras Use?
Moon Sutras uses the Lahiri sidereal zodiac for Vedic astrology calculations. This differs from the tropical zodiac commonly used in Western astrology.
Your birth Nakshatra stays the same throughout your life. The Moon's current Nakshatra changes as it moves through the zodiac.
What Is a Pada?
Each Nakshatra has four Padas. Your Pada provides a more specific interpretation based on your Moon's exact position at birth.