Chart showing 27 Nakshatras in a circle with Moon and Zodiac signs explaining Nakshatra meaning
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So hello my friends! Welcome back to my new blog.
Today I am going to talk about a topic that is the “Heart and Soul” of Indian culture. Its Called Nakshatra.
You must have heard this word many times in you life. When a baby is born, the grandmother asks, “Which Nakshatra is he born in ??” When a marriage is fixed, the pandit G says , “Thier nakshatras are matching.” When someone dies, people ask, “Was it a Panchak nakshatra???”
So, what is this Nakshatra??? Why is it so Powerful???
In Western Countries ( Like, America or UK ), people only care about “Sun Sign” (like if you are born in august, you are Leo). But in India, our ancient Rishies (sages) were very smart. They knew that the sun sign is too broad. its not enough to know to know a person completely.
To know the real secret of a human being, you need to look at the Moon and the Nakshatra.
I am going to you in very deep, i will explain everything about Nakshatra. I am going tell you the story, the science, the difference between Rashi and Star. And i will also give you a list of all 27 Nakshatra with their meaning.
This is the long post, so sit down with a cup of tea and read slowly. it will change the way you look at the sky!
1: The Beautiful Story of the Moon
In India, we teach difficult things through stories. The story of Nakshatra is very interesting.
In our Puranas, it is said that King Daksha (a powerful King) had 27 beautiful daughters. These daughters were very shining and lovely.
The Moon God (Chandra) want to marry them. So, King Daksha married all his 27 daughters to the Moon.
These 27 daughters are 27 Nakshatras.\
The Moon is very traveler. He promised King Daksha that he would spend equal time with all his wives. So, the Moon travels the sky and stay with one wife(one Nakshatra) for one day.
- Day 1, he stay with Ashiwini.
- Day 2. he moves to Bharani.
- Day 3, he goes to Kritika. ….and so on.
In 27 days, he finishes visiting all wives and star the circle again.
But there was a problem! The moon loved one wives very much. Her name was Rohini. She was the most beautiful and charming. So, the Moon started spending more time with Rohini and ignored the other.
The other 26 wives complain to their father, King Daksha. Daksha got very angry and cursed the Moon to fade away (become small). That is why we see the Moon getting smaller (Waning) and bigger (Waxing) every month.
In this story we learned the movement of the moon. Nakshatra are basically the “House” or “wives” of the moon in the sky.
2: The Science (Don’t Worry, No Hard Maths!)
Now, let’s talk in the scene of Science.
Imagine the sky is a big pizza or circle. A full circle is 360 degrees. In Astrology, we divide this pizza into two ways;
1. The Big Slice (Rashi / Zodiac Sign): If we cut the pizza into 12 big slices, each slice is 30 degrees. These are the 12 Rashis like Aries, Taurus, Gemini, etc.
Problem: A slice of 30 degrees is very big. Millions of people are born in one Rashi. They are not all same.
2. The Small Slice (Nakshatra): Our Rishies said, “No, need to be more pricise.” So, they cut the same pizza into 27 smaller slice. Each slice is 13 degrees and 20 mintues.
The small slice is called a Nakshatra.
The “Google Maps” Example: Think of your address.
Rishi is like your city (eg…., Mumbai).
Nakshatra is like your Street Name (e.g., M.G. Road).
If I want to find you, just knowing "Mumbai" is not enough. I need the Street Name. Similarly, just knowing your Rashi is vague. Knowing your Nakshatra gives the exact location of your luck.3: The 4 Padas (Quarters) – Zooming In More
Wait, there is more! Even the street is long, right? So, each Nakshatra is further divided into 4 parts. These parts are called Padas (or Charan).
- Rashi = 2.25 nakshatra.
- 1 nakshatra = 4 padas.
This is the deepest level of zoom. If Rashi is City, and Nakshatra is Street, then Pada is your House Number.
When a baby is born, the Pandit G calculates even the Pada. “He is born in Rohini Nakshatra, 2nd Pada.” This level of detail is why Indian Astrolgy is so accurate. It can predict things that Western astrology cannot.
4: The Complete List of 27 Nakshatras
Now, let’s look at the 27 star. Find your star in this list and see if the nature matches for you.
Phase 1: The Initial Stars (Personal Energy)
1. Ashwini (The Horse Head)
Symbol: A Horse's head.
Nature: These people are very fast. They walk fast, eat fast, and think fast. They love speed. They are like doctors; they like healing people. They are very stubborn but energetic.
2. Bharani (The Yoni)
Symbol: Elephant or Vagina (symbol of birth.
Nature: These people undergo big transformations. They are creative but can be jealous. They struggle in early life but become very successful later. They have strong sexual energy.
3. Krittika (The Knife)
Symbol: A razor or knife.
Nature: This is the star of the Sun. They are sharp like a knife. They get angry easily (hot temper). They are good critics and speak the truth, even if it hurts others. They are good cooks.
4. Rohini (The Chariot)
Symbol: A cart or chariot.
Nature: The Moon's favorite wife. These people are very beautiful, attractive, and artistic. They love luxury, fashion, and perfumes. They can be a little possessive about their partners.
5. Mrigashira (The Deer Head)
Symbol: A deer.
Nature: Like a deer, they are always searching for something. They have a wandering mind. They are gentle, soft-spoken, and very curious. They ask too many questions.
6. Ardra (The Teardrop)
Symbol: A tear drop.
Nature: This is a intense star. They often face emotional pain or sadness in life, which makes them strong. They are very intelligent and good at research. They can destroy old things to create new ones.
7. Punarvasu (The Quiver of Arrows)
Symbol: Bow and Arrow.
Nature: This is Lord Rama’s star. It means "Return of the Light". These people fail once but they always come back and win. They are very forgiving and content. They don't like fighting.
8. Pushya (The Flower)
Symbol: Cow’s udder or a flower.
Nature: This is considered the Most Lucky star. These people are very caring, like a mother. They like to feed people and help the poor. They are spiritual and usually rich.
9. Ashlesha (The Serpent)
Symbol: A coiled snake.
Nature: These people are very clever and cunning. They have hypnotic eyes. They can be secretive. Never make an Ashlesha person your enemy; they will bite back. They are good at business.Phase 2: The Secondary Stars (Social & Material Energy)
10. Magha (The Throne)
Symbol: A royal throne.
Nature: Born leaders. They have a "King-like" attitude. They are proud of their family and ancestors. They want respect more than money. They usually get high posts in government.
11. Purva Phalguni (The Bed)
Symbol: Front legs of a bed.
Nature: They love relaxation. They are lazy but creative. They love romance, parties, and enjoyment. They are very social and have many friends.
12. Uttara Phalguni (The Patron)
Symbol: Back legs of a bed.
Nature: They are helpful. They are the ones who pay the bill in a restaurant. They are responsible and dependable. Very loyal in friendship.
13. Hasta (The Hand)
Symbol: A fist or open hand.
Nature: They are skilled with hands. They can be good painters, surgeons, or thieves! They are funny and can mimic others. They are very smart street-smart people.
14. Chitra (The Pearl)
Symbol: A shining jewel.
Nature: They are the architects. They love design and beauty. They want everything to look perfect. They are very attractive and wear good clothes.
15. Swati (The Coral)
Symbol: A young plant blowing in wind.
Nature: They are independent. They don't like to work under a boss. They are like the wind—flexible and can adjust anywhere. They are good at business and trading.
16. Vishakha (The Archway)
Symbol: A decorated gate.
Nature: They are very goal-oriented. Once they decide something, they will do it at any cost. They can be a little jealous of others' success, but this jealousy pushes them to work hard.
17. Anuradha (The Lotus)
Symbol: A lotus flower.
Nature: They can bloom even in dirty water (difficult life). They are very friendly and can make friends with anyone, rich or poor. They travel a lot to foreign lands.
18. Jyeshtha (The Eldest)
Symbol: An earring or talisman.
Nature: They feel like the "Big Boss". They want to be the senior-most person in the room. They protect their family. They can struggle with poverty early but become powerful later.Phase 3: The Final Stars (Spiritual & Completion Energy)
19. Mula (The Root)
Symbol: Tied roots.
Nature: They are investigators. They want to go to the "root" of the problem. Sometimes, this star brings destruction to family or money, but only to rebuild it better. They are very spiritual.
20. Purva Ashadha (The Fan)
Symbol: A winnowing basket (fan).
Nature: They are invincible. They say, "I can do anything." They are very confident, sometimes over-confident. They are lucky in gaining fame.
21. Uttara Ashadha (The Tusk)
Symbol: Elephant tusk.
Nature: They are the "Good Citizens". They follow rules. They are patient and finish what they start. They become great politicians or judges.
22. Shravana (The Ear)
Symbol: An ear.
Nature: They are great listeners. They learn by listening. They are very wise and knowledgeable. They respect their parents a lot.
23. Dhanishta (The Drum)
Symbol: A musical drum (Damru).
Nature: They have rhythm in life. They love music and dance. They are wealthy (Dhan = Wealth). They are very generous but like to show off a little.
24. Shatabhisha (The 100 Physicians)
Symbol: An empty circle or 100 doctors.
Nature: They are healers. They can cure diseases that others cannot. They are secretive and like to be alone. They are good at science and technology.
25. Purva Bhadrapada (The Two Faces)
Symbol: A sword or two-faced man.
Nature: They have two sides—very good and very angry. They are spiritual but can have a dark side. They can do extreme penance or sacrifice.
26. Uttara Bhadrapada (The Deep Water)
Symbol: Back legs of a funeral cot / snake in water.
Nature: They are very deep and calm. They don't show their anger. They are wise and control their emotions. They are the most spiritual people.
27. Revati (The Wealthy)
Symbol: A fish or a drum.
Nature: The final star. They are dreamers. They live in their own world. They love water and animals. They are very compassionate and sweet. They ensure a safe journey for everyone.5: The Three Natures (Gana)
Now, one more very important thing, All these 27 star are divided into 3 groups are called GANA. This is very useful for matching marriage for you.
1. Deva Gana (Godly):
- Nakshatras: Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Revati.
- Nature: These people are kind, soft, and follow rules. They forgive easily.
2. Manushya Gana (Human):
- Nakshatras: Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada.
- Nature: They are practical. They are neither too good nor too bad. They work for money and family. They are realistic.
3. Rakshasa Gana (Demon):
- Nakshatras: Krittika, Ashlesha, Magha, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha.
- Nature: Don’t get scared by the name! It does not mean they are evil. It means they are Strong. They have high energy. They can fight back. They are stubborn. They are good for politics or business where you need to be tough.
Why is this important???
Astrology says a Deva person should marry a Deva person. If a Deva (soft) marriage a Rakshasa (hard), there will be misunderstanding. The rakshasa will dominate, and Deva will cry. That is why Gana Milan is checked before the marriage.6: How Nakshatra Decides Your Life
Your nakshatra is not a just stamp. it is a seed. The tree of your life grows from the seeds.
1. Naming (Naamkaran): Every Nakshatra has 4 sounds.
- Example: If you are born in Revati, your name should start with De, Do, Cha, or Chi.
- Why? Because when someone calls your name, that sound creates a vibration. If the sound matches your Nakshatra, you get positive energy every time someone calls you.
2. Career:
- Ashwini people make good doctors or athletes.
- Chitra people make good fashion designers or architects.
- Magha people make good managers or politicians. Knowing your star helps you choose the right job.
3. Health: Each Nakshatra rules a body part.
- Aries (Ashwini) rules the Head.
- Pisces (Revati) rules the Feet. If your Nakshatra is attacked by bad planets, you will get pain in that body part.
4. Marriage (Nadi Dosha): This is the most dangerous thing in marriage matching. The 27 stars are divided into 3 Nadis (Vata, Pitta, Kapha). Rule: Husband and Wife should NOT have the same Nadi. If they have same Nadi, their health will suffer, or their children will have problems. This is calculated purely based on Nakshatra.
- At the End, the my final conclusion for you,
So , my dear friends, i hope you enjoyed this long journey into the stars. and maybe its informative for you.
I know this is a lot of information, but remember, you don’t to memorize everything. Just find Your Nakshtra from the list above. You will see accurate it is.
The Rashi (Zodiac) is just your outer clothes. The Nakshatra is your skin. It is who you really are deep inside.
Astrology is a great science given by our ancestors. It is not for scaring people; it is for guiding people. Use this knowledge to understand yourself, your wife/husband, and your children better.
If you have any question for me or want to know more about your Nakshatra, you can use online to search on Google.
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God Bless You.
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