Vedic lunar mansions
The 27 Nakshatras, clearly explained
Use these guides to understand traditional symbolism without turning one birth-star label into a fixed personality verdict.
01 · KetuAshwinibeginnings, speed and restoration02 · VenusBharaniresponsibility, restraint and transformation03 · SunKrittikadiscernment, purification and decisive action04 · MoonRohinigrowth, beauty and nourishment05 · MarsMrigashirasearching, curiosity and gentle movement06 · RahuArdrastorms, release and renewal07 · JupiterPunarvasureturn, renewal and spaciousness08 · SaturnPushyanourishment, teaching and steady duty09 · MercuryAshleshainsight, binding and subtle perception10 · KetuMaghaancestors, dignity and stewardship11 · VenusPurva Phalgunirest, pleasure and creative union12 · SunUttara Phalguniagreements, friendship and sustained support13 · MoonHastaskill, shaping and practical intelligence14 · MarsChitradesign, brilliance and structure15 · RahuSwatiindependence, movement and flexibility16 · JupiterVishakhapurpose, branching choices and achievement17 · SaturnAnuradhafriendship, devotion and organised cooperation18 · MercuryJyeshthaseniority, protection and responsibility19 · KetuMularoots, investigation and radical clearing20 · VenusPurva Ashadhainvigoration, conviction and cleansing21 · SunUttara Ashadhaenduring victory, ethics and responsibility22 · MoonShravanalistening, learning and connection23 · MarsDhanishtarhythm, prosperity and participation24 · RahuShatabhishahealing, privacy and systems25 · JupiterPurva Bhadrapadaintensity, ideals and inner fire26 · SaturnUttara Bhadrapadadepth, stability and compassionate restraint27 · MercuryRevaticompletion, guidance and safe passage