Nakshatra Kya Hai — Meaning, 27 Nakshatras & Moon Signs

Nakshatra is the constellation the Moon occupies in Vedic astrology — 27 nakshatras, each 13°20'. Learn the nakshatra list, their lords, and how to find today's nakshatra.

Quick Answer

Nakshatra (नक्षत्र) means 'that which never decays' — the 27 lunar mansions along the ecliptic, each spanning 13°20' (360° ÷ 27). The Moon moves through one nakshatra roughly every day, which is why each day has a 'birth star' energy.

The 27 nakshatras in order: Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati.

Each nakshatra has a ruling deity and a planetary lord (Ketu, Venus, Sun, Moon, Mars, Rahu, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury — repeating in that order). The nakshatra at birth determines your Vimshottari dasha sequence and is central to matchmaking (kundli milan).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a nakshatra?

A nakshatra is one of 27 lunar mansions in Vedic astrology — the segment of the ecliptic the Moon occupies. Each spans 13°20'.

How many nakshatras are there?

27, starting from Ashwini and ending at Revati.

Which nakshatra is the Moon in today?

It changes daily — check the Live Panchang tool for today's nakshatra for your city.