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Nakshatras
No.NameAssociated starsDescriptionImage
1Ashvini -“physician to the Gods”β “Sheratan” and γ “Mesarthim” ArietisLord: Ketu (South lunar node)Symbol : Horse’s headDeity : Ashvins, the horse-headed twins who are physicians to the godsIndian zodiac: 0° – 13°20′ MeshaWestern zodiac 23°46 Aries – 7°06′ Taurus
2Bharani – “the bearer”35, 39 “Lilii Borea”, and 41 ArietisLord: Shukra (Venus)Symbol: Yoni, the female organ of reproductionDeity: Yama, god of death or DharmaIndian zodiac: 13° 20′ – 26°40′ MeshaWestern zodiac 7°06′ – 20°26′ Taurus
3Krittika – an old name of the Pleiades; personified as the nurses of Kārttikeya, a son of Shiva.PleiadesLord: Surya (Sun)Symbol: Knife or spearDeity : Agni, god of fireIndian zodiac: 26°40′ Mesha – 10° VrishabhaWestern zodiac 20°26′ Taurus – 3°46’ Gemini
4Rohini – “the red one”, a name of Aldebaran. Also known as brāhmīAldebaranLord: Chandra (Moon)Symbol: Cart or chariot, temple, banyan treeDeity : Brahma or Prajapati, the CreatorIndian zodiac: 10° – 23°20′ VrishabhaWestern zodiac 3°46 – 17°06′ Gemini
5Mrigashira – “the deer’s head”. Also known as āgrahāyaṇīλ “Meissa”, φ OrionisLord: Mangala (Mars)Symbol: Deer’s headDeity: Soma, Chandra, the Moon godIndian zodiac: 23° 20′ Vrishabha – 6° 40′ MithunaWestern zodiac: 17°06′ Gemini – 0°26′ Cancer
6Ardra – “the storm god”BetelgeuseLord: Rahu (North lunar node)Symbol: Teardrop, diamond, a human headDeity : Rudra, the storm godIndian zodiac: 6° 40′ – 20° MithunaWestern zodiac: 0°26′ – 13°46 Cancer
7Punarvasu – “the two restorers of goods”, also known as yamakau “the two chariots”Castor and PolluxLord: Guru (Jupiter)Symbol : Bow and quiverDeity : Aditi, mother of the godsIndian zodiac: 20° Mithuna – 3°20′ KarkaWestern zodiac 13°46 – 27°06′ Cancer
8Pushya – also known as sidhya or tiṣyaγ “Asellus Borealis”, δ “Asellus Australis” and θ CancriLord: Shani (Saturn)Symbol : Cow’s udder, lotus, arrow and circleDeity : Bṛhaspati, guru & priest of the godsIndian zodiac: 3°20′ −16°40′ KarkaWestern zodiac 27°06′ Cancer – 10°26′ Leo
9Āshleshā – “the embrace”δ, ε “Āshleshā Nakshatra”, η, ρ, and σ “Minchir” HydraeLord: Budh (Mercury)Symbol: SerpentDeity : Sarpas or Nagas, deified snakesIndian zodiac: 16°40′ – 30° KarkaWestern zodiac 10°26′ – 23°46 Leo
10Maghā -“the bountiful”RegulusLord: Ketu (south lunar node)Symbol : Royal ThroneDeity : Pitrs, ‘The Fathers’, family ancestorsIndian zodiac: 0° – 13°20′ SimhaWestern zodiac 23°46 Leo – 7°06′ Virgo
11Pūrva Phalgunī -“first reddish one”δ “Zosma” and θ “Chertan” LeonisLord: Shukra (Venus)Symbol : Front legs of bed, hammock, fig treeDeity : Bhaga, god of marital bliss and prosperityIndian zodiac: 13°20′ – 26°40′ SimhaWestern zodiac 7°06′ – 20°26′ Virgo
12Uttara Phalgunī -“second reddish one”DenebolaLord: Surya (Sun)Symbol: Four legs of bed, hammockDeity : Aryaman, god of patronage and favoursIndian zodiac: 26°40′ Simha- 10° KanyaWestern zodiac 20°26′ Virgo – 3°46 Libra
13Hasta – “the hand”α “Alchiba”, β “Kraz”, γ, δ “Algorab” and ε “Minkar” CorviLord: Chandra (Moon)Symbol: Hand or fistDeity : Savitri or Surya, the Sun godIndian zodiac: 10° – 23°20′ KanyaWestern zodiac 3°46 – 17°06′ Libra
14Chitra – “the bright one”, a name of SpicaSpicaLord: Mangala (Mars)Symbol: Bright jewel or pearlDeity : Tvastar or Vishvakarman, the celestial architectIndian zodiac: 23°20′ Kanya – 6°40′ TulaWestern zodiac: 17°06′ Libra – 0°26′ Scorpio
15Svati -“Su-Ati (Sanskrit) Very good” name of ArcturusArcturusLord: Rahu (north lunar node)Symbol: Shoot of plant, coralDeity : Vayu, the Wind godIndian zodiac: 6°40′ – 20° TulaWestern zodiac 0°26′ – 13°46 Scorpio
16Vishakha -“forked, having branches”; also known as rādhā “the gift”α “Zubenelgenubi”, β “Zubeneschamali”, γ and ι LibraeLord: Guru (Jupiter)Symbol : Triumphal arch, potter’s wheelDeity : Indra, chief of the gods; Agni, god of FireIndian zodiac: 20° Tula – 3°20′ VrishchikaWestern zodiac 13°46 – 27°06′ Scorpio
17Anuradha -“following rādhā“β “Acrab”, δ “Dschubba” and π “Fang” ScorpionisLord: Shani (Saturn)Symbol : Triumphal archway, lotusDeity : Mitra, one of Adityas of friendship and partnershipIndian zodiac: 3°20′ – 16°40′ VrishchikaWestern zodiac 27°06′ Scorpio – 10°26′ Sagittarius
18Jyeshtha – “the eldest, most excellent”α “Antares”, σ, and τ “Paikauhale” ScorpionisLord: Budh (Mercury)Symbol : circular amulet, umbrella, earringDeity : Indra, chief of the godsIndian zodiac: 16°40′ – 30° VrishchikaWestern zodiac 10°26′ – 23°46 Sagittarius
19Mula – “the root”ε “Larawag”, ζ, η, θ “Sargas”, ι, κ, λ “Shaula”, μ and ν “Jabbah” ScorpionisLord: Ketu (south lunar node)Symbol : Bunch of roots tied together, elephant goadDeity : Nirrti, goddess of dissolution and destructionIndian zodiac: 0° – 13°20′ DhanusWestern zodiac 23°46 Sagittarius – 7°06′ Capricorn
20Purva Ashadha – “first of the āṣāḍhā“, āṣāḍhā “the invincible one” being the name of a constellationδ “Kaus Media” and ε “Kaus Australis” SagittariiLord: Shukra (Venus)Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan, winnowing basketDeity : Apah, god of WaterIndian zodiac: 13°20′ – 26°40′ DhanusWestern zodiac 7°06′ – 20°26′ Capricorn
21Uttara Ashadha – “Later invincible”ζ “Ascella” and σ “Nunki” SagittariiLord: Surya (Sun)Symbol : Elephant tusk, small bedDeity : Visvedevas, universal godsIndian zodiac: 26°40′ Dhanus – 10° MakaraWestern zodiac 20°26′ Capricorn – 3°46 Aquarius
22Shravana –α “Altair”, β and γ AquilaeLord: Chandra (Moon)Symbol : Ear or Three FootprintsDeity : Vishnu, preserver of universeIndian zodiac: 10° – 23°20′ MakaraWestern zodiac 3°46 – 17°06′ Aquarius
23Dhanishta – “most famous”, also Shravishthā “swiftest”α “Sualocin” to δ DelphiniLord: Mangala (Mars)Symbol : Drum or fluteDeity : Eight vasus, deities of earthly abundanceIndian zodiac: 23°20′ Makara – 6°40′ KumbhaWestern zodiac 17°06′ Aquarius – 0°26′ Pisces
24Shatabhisha Nakshatra – “requiring a hundred physicians”γ Aquarii “Sadachbia”Lord: Rahu (north lunar node)Symbol : Empty circle, 1,000 flowers or starsDeity : Varuna, god of cosmic waters, sky and earthIndian zodiac: 6°40′ – 20° Kumbha; Western zodiac 0°26′ – 13°46 Pisces
25Purva Bhadrapada – “the first of the blessed feet”α “Markab” and β PegasiLord: Guru (Jupiter)Symbol : Swords or two front legs of funeral cot, man with two facesDeity : Ajaikapada, one-footed aspect of ShivaIndian zodiac: 20° Kumbha – 3°20′ Meena; Western zodiac 13°46 – 27°06′ Pisces
26Uttara Bhādrapadā – “the second of the blessed feet”γ “Algenib” Pegasi and α “Alpheratz” AndromedaeLord: Shani (Saturn)Symbol : Twins, back legs of funeral cot, snake in the waterDeity : Ahirbudhnya, serpent or dragon of the deepIndian zodiac: 3°20′ – 16°40′ Meena; Western zodiac 27°06′ Pisces – 10°26′ Aries
27Revati – “prosperous”ζ Piscium “Revati”Lord: Budh (Mercury)Symbol : Fish or a pair of fish, drumDeity : Pushan, nourisher, the protective deityIndian zodiac: 16°40′ – 30° MeenaWestern zodiac 10°26′ – 23°46 Aries
28Abhijit – “Invincible”LyraLord: vishnu (preserver)Symbol : shaligram, lotusdelight in : Swathi (15th Nakshatra)Indian zodiac: 06°40′ – 10°53’20 MakaraWestern zodiac

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