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.

Tonight's Moon is in Ashlesha — penetration, mystery, intensity.

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