According to Vedic Astrology, Nakshatra refers to the stars/constellations.
There are a total of 27 Nakshatras, and hence the value of each star is 13⁰ 20’.
Each Nakshatra has four padas and four sounds and each pada is equal in width.
All nine planets have got lordships of three constellations or nakshatras each.
The other way round these twelve signs are further subdivided into twenty-seven nakshatras, each sign is equal to two and a quarter of nakshatra.
Role of Nakshatras in Vedic Astrology
Like, in Vedic astrology, Nakshatras play an utmost important role in defining our character traits, astrological analysis, and predicting the future.
In each nakshatra, the moon will remain for approximately one day.
Nakshatra gives a different result!
How?
This example will help you!
a. In a's birth chart the sun is in the 10th house
b. In b's birth chart too, the sun is in the 10th house
both people working in good position level at their company
a. In a's birth chart the sun is in the 10th house in the Virgo sign
b. In b's birth chart too, the sun is in the 10th house in the Virgo sign
both have the qualities of being perfectionists, detailed-oriented, and very helpful to others.
Nakshatra made it different
a. In a's birth chart the sun is in the 10th house in Virgo sign in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra
b. In b's birth chart too, the sun is in the 10th house in Virgo sign in Chitra nakshatra
Person a works as a head manager at a wedding event organizing company
Person b works as a CEO of an interior décor company
| Nakshatra | Ruling Planet | Deity | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwini | Ketu | Ashwini Kumars(physicians of the heavenly gods) | The power to heal self and others quickly.Energy, movement and speed. |
| Bharani | Venus | Yama – the god of death | The power to burden soul to learn discipline |
| Krittika | Sun | Agni | The power to cut through problems.Purification through burning. |
| Rohini | Moon | Brahma | Power to create, grow and fertility. |
| Mrigashirsha | Mars | Soma | The power to find fulfillment. Wandering, exploring, and seeking truth gently. |
| Ardra | Rahu | Rudra | Power to destruct for new beggining. |
| Punarvasu | Jupiter | Aditi | The power to regenerate and recover itself. |
| Pushya | Saturn | Brihaspati | Power to give nourishment, guidance and wisdom. |
| Ashlesha | Mercury | Nagas | The powers to hide, hypnotise, protect treasure and attack. |
| Magha | Ketu | Pitras | The power to rise through spiritual guidance. Honoring the ancestor spirits. |
| Purva Phalguni | Venus | Bhaga | The power to enjoy pleasure and entertain. |
| Uttara Phalguni | Sun | Aryaman | The power to keep promises, oath and following commitements |
| Hasta | Moon | Savitr | Power to give through hands. Giving blessings |
| Chitra | Mars | Vishvakarma | Power to create tools and structure. |
| Swati | Rahu | Vayu Dev | The power to scatter like the wind. Staying flexible and free for self-inquiry |
| Vishaka | Jupiter | Indragni | The power to achieve many things in life. Multitasking activity |
| Anuradha | Saturn | Mitra | The power to worship (bhakti) and devotion. |
| Jyeshta | Mercury | Indra | Power to conquer the high position. Rising up to overcome oppression. |
| Moola | Ketu | Niritti | The power to go down to the roots. Destroying illusion to go beyond it. |
| Purva Ashadha | Venus | Apas | The power to plan things before happening to conquer. |
| Uttara Ashada | Sun | Vishvadeva | The power of complete victory |
| Shravana | Moon | Vishnu | The power to connect. Listening to others for wisdom and greater understanding. |
| Dhanistha | Mars | Vasu | The power to get resources and fame. |
| Shatabhisaa | Rahu | Varun Dev | The power of healing and keep secrets. |
| Purva Bhadrapada | Jupiter | Ajaikapada dev | Power to get balance. |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | Saturn | Ahirbudhnya | The power to bring cosmic rain |
| Revati | Mercury | Pushan | The power to sacrifice and gain wisdom. |
