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The lunar mansions

The 27 Nakshatras of Vedic Astrology

The zodiac's 12 signs are the Sun's territory; the nakshatras are the Moon's. Each of the 27 lunar mansions spans 13°20′ of the sidereal sky, with its own deity, symbol, and temperament. Your janma nakshatra — the mansion holding your Moon at birth — sets your emotional grain and starts your dasha clock.

• 1. Ashwinispeed, healing, beginnings
• 2. Bharanibearing, restraint, transformation
• 3. Krittikapurification, clarity, cutting through
• 4. Rohinigrowth, beauty, fertility
• 5. Mrigashiraseeking, curiosity, gentleness
• 6. Ardrastorm, catharsis, breakthrough
• 7. Punarvasurenewal, return, optimism
• 8. Pushyanourishment, care, auspiciousness
• 9. Ashleshapenetration, mystery, intensity
• 10. Maghalineage, authority, inheritance
• 11. Purva Phalgunipleasure, creativity, rest
• 12. Uttara Phalgunipatronage, promises, kindness
• 13. Hastaskill, craft, dexterity
• 14. Chitradesign, brilliance, form
• 15. Swatiindependence, balance, flexibility
• 16. Vishakhadetermination, goals, achievement
• 17. Anuradhafriendship, devotion, cooperation
• 18. Jyeshthaseniority, protection, responsibility
• 19. Mularoots, truth, dissolution
• 20. Purva Ashadhainvigoration, early victory, purification
• 21. Uttara Ashadhalasting victory, integrity, endurance
• 22. Shravanalistening, learning, connection
• 23. Dhanishtarhythm, wealth, performance
• 24. Shatabhishahealing, secrecy, vastness
• 25. Purva Bhadrapadaintensity, idealism, sacrifice
• 26. Uttara Bhadrapadadepth, stability, quiet wisdom
• 27. Revatisafe passage, completion, care