The 27 Nakshatras

Nakshatras are the 27 lunar mansions in Vedic astrology, each spanning 13°20′ of the zodiac. These celestial markers have been used for thousands of years to understand personality traits, determine auspicious timing, and guide important life decisions.

Nakshatras operate beneath the zodiac signs and represent the Moon’s primary language in Vedic astrology. While signs describe temperament, nakshatras describe instinct, motivation, and karmic patterning. All planetary dashas, yogas, and timing techniques ultimately resolve through nakshatra lords and sub-lords, making them the most precise layer of Jyotish interpretation.

How to use this page: If you know your Moon nakshatra, start there. If you’re analyzing dashas or KP astrology, focus on nakshatra rulers. If you’re a beginner, explore nakshatras in order to understand lunar progression.