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The 27 Nakshatras

Beneath the twelve signs lies a finer map of the sky: 27 nakshatras, or lunar mansions, each about 13°20′ wide and crossed by the Moon in roughly a day. Your birth nakshatra — where the Moon sat when you were born — is a deep signature of personality and the anchor of your dasha timeline. Tap any one to learn what it means.

1Ashwini›“The Healers” · ruled by Ketuswift · pioneering · healing · youthful2Bharani›“The Bearer” · ruled by Venusenduring · transformative · disciplined · sensual3Krittika›“The Cutter” · ruled by Sunsharp · purifying · determined · protective4Rohini›“The Growing One” · ruled by Moonfertile · beautiful · magnetic · creative5Mrigashira›“The Seeker” · ruled by Marscurious · searching · gentle · restless6Ardra›“The Storm” · ruled by Rahuintense · transformative · sharp-minded · turbulent7Punarvasu›“Return of Light” · ruled by Jupiterrenewing · optimistic · nurturing · philosophical8Pushya›“The Nourisher” · ruled by Saturnnourishing · devoted · wise · steady9Ashlesha›“The Embrace” · ruled by Mercurypenetrating · hypnotic · secretive · shrewd10Magha›“The Throne” · ruled by Keturegal · ancestral · dignified · proud11Purva Phalguni›“The Reveler” · ruled by Venusplayful · romantic · creative · generous12Uttara Phalguni›“The Patron” · ruled by Sundependable · generous · loyal · service-minded13Hasta›“The Hand” · ruled by Moonskillful · dexterous · clever · practical14Chitra›“The Jewel” · ruled by Marsbrilliant · artistic · charismatic · precise15Swati›“The Free Wind” · ruled by Rahuindependent · adaptable · diplomatic · free-spirited16Vishakha›“The Goal-Seeker” · ruled by Jupiterambitious · determined · focused · competitive17Anuradha›“The Devoted” · ruled by Saturndevoted · friendly · loyal · balanced18Jyeshtha›“The Elder” · ruled by Mercuryauthoritative · protective · resilient · shrewd19Mula›“The Root” · ruled by Ketuprobing · truth-seeking · intense · transformative20Purva Ashadha›“The Invincible” · ruled by Venusconfident · influential · idealistic · persuasive21Uttara Ashadha›“The Victor” · ruled by Sunprincipled · enduring · responsible · leaderly22Shravana›“The Listener” · ruled by Moonattentive · wise · connecting · learned23Dhanishta›“The Drummer” · ruled by Marsrhythmic · prosperous · energetic · musical24Shatabhisha›“The Hundred Healers” · ruled by Rahuhealing · mystical · independent · private25Purva Bhadrapada›“The Idealist” · ruled by Jupiteridealistic · intense · visionary · unconventional26Uttara Bhadrapada›“The Sage” · ruled by Saturnserene · wise · compassionate · deep27Revati›“The Guide” · ruled by Mercurynurturing · compassionate · guiding · gentle

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