All Nakshatra
This category brings together our complete guides to all 27 Nakshatras of Vedic astrology, from Ashwini to Revati. Each guide explains that birth star’s ruling planet, deity and symbol, its four padas and their name syllables, and what the Nakshatra traditionally means for personality, career, marriage and remedies. Use these pages to read your own Janma Nakshatra in depth after finding it with our Nakshatra calculator, to compare two stars for Guna Milan, or to choose a baby name by pada. Start with the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at your birth, then explore the related stars that share its gana, nadi or ruling planet.
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Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra: Traits, Padas, Career, Marriage and Remedies
Uttara Ashadha is the twenty-first Nakshatra, spanning Sagittarius and Capricorn, ruled by the Sun and presided over by the Vishvedevas, the universal gods. This guide covers its personality, padas, career, marriage and remedies.
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Shravana Nakshatra: Traits, Padas, Career, Marriage and Remedies
Shravana is the twenty-second Nakshatra, in Capricorn, ruled by the Moon and presided over by Vishnu. Known as Thiruvonam in the south, it is the Nakshatra of listening and learning. This guide covers its personality, padas, career, marriage and remedies.
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Dhanishtha Nakshatra: Traits, Padas, Career, Marriage and Remedies
Dhanishtha is the twenty-third Nakshatra, spanning Capricorn and Aquarius, ruled by Mars and presided over by the eight Vasus. Known for rhythm, music and wealth, it also marks the start of Panchak. This guide covers its personality, padas, career, marriage and remedies.
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Shatabhisha Nakshatra: Traits, Padas, Career, Marriage and Remedies
Shatabhisha is the twenty-fourth Nakshatra, fully in Aquarius, ruled by Rahu and presided over by Varuna, the lord of cosmic waters. Its name means a hundred healers. This guide covers its personality, padas, career, marriage and remedies.
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Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: Traits, Padas, Career, Marriage and Remedies
Purva Bhadrapada is the twenty-fifth Nakshatra, spanning Aquarius and Pisces, ruled by Jupiter and presided over by Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat. It is a Nakshatra of intense ideals and transformation. This guide covers its personality, padas, career, marriage and remedies.
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Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra: Traits, Padas, Career, Marriage and Remedies
Uttara Bhadrapada is the twenty-sixth Nakshatra, fully in Pisces, ruled by Saturn and presided over by Ahirbudhnya, the serpent of the deep. It is known for calm wisdom and steady depth. This guide covers its personality, padas, career, marriage and remedies.
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Revati Nakshatra: Traits, Padas, Career, Marriage and Remedies
Revati is the twenty-seventh and last Nakshatra, in Pisces, ruled by Mercury and presided over by Pushan, the protector of travellers and flocks. It is known for gentleness, care and safe passage. This guide covers its personality, padas, career, marriage and remedies.
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How to Find Your Nakshatra: 4 Easy Ways, a Worked Example and the Full Nakshatra Table
Your birth nakshatra (Janma Nakshatra) is the lunar mansion the Moon occupied when you were born. Here is how to find your nakshatra in four easy ways, a step-by-step manual calculation, the full table of 27 nakshatras with degrees and lords, and why birth time matters.