Nakshatra Calculator
Discover your birth star (Janma Nakshatra) from your birth details. Learn which of the 27 lunar mansions you were born under and what it reveals about your personality and life path.
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What is a Nakshatra?
A Nakshatra is your birth star in Vedic astrology. There are 27 Nakshatras, each representing a segment of the Moon's path across the sky. Your Nakshatra is determined by the Moon's position at the exact moment you were born.
Your Birth Star
Your Nakshatra reveals your core personality traits, emotional nature, and life tendencies. It's considered more personal than your zodiac sign in Vedic astrology.
27 Lunar Mansions
Each Nakshatra spans 13°20' of the zodiac. The 27 Nakshatras together complete the 360° circle, creating a detailed map of lunar energy and influence.
Did You Know?
In ancient Vedic texts, Nakshatras were used not just for astrology but also for astronomy, agriculture, and navigation. Farmers would use Nakshatra positions to determine the best planting and harvesting times.
Why Your Nakshatra Matters
In Vedic astrology, your Nakshatra is used for many important life decisions and predictions:
Name Selection
Each Nakshatra has specific starting letters. Traditional naming uses these sounds for a harmonious life.
Compatibility
Nakshatra matching is a key part of marriage compatibility analysis in Vedic traditions.
Muhurta
Nakshatras help determine auspicious times for important events like weddings, travel, or new ventures.
Practical Applications
- Career guidance based on your Nakshatra's inherent strengths and talents
- Health predictions and preventive measures aligned with your birth star
- Relationship compatibility analysis for personal and professional partnerships
- Timing of major life decisions using Nakshatra transits
Understanding Nakshatra Padas
Each Nakshatra is divided into 4 Padas (quarters). Your Pada adds another layer of detail to your birth star reading, influencing specific life areas.
The 4 Padas:
Nakshatra Lords & Their Influence
Each Nakshatra is ruled by a planetary lord. This ruling planet influences your personality, career inclinations, and life experiences. The Nakshatras follow the Vimshottari Dasha system, cycling through 9 planetary lords.
Sun (Surya)
Leadership, authority, vitality, ego, father figures, and government positions.
Moon (Chandra)
Emotions, intuition, mind, mother figures, nurturing, and public relations.
Mars (Mangal)
Energy, courage, competition, sports, military, surgery, and real estate.
Mercury (Budha)
Intelligence, communication, business, writing, mathematics, and commerce.
Jupiter (Guru)
Wisdom, teaching, spirituality, wealth, children, and higher knowledge.
Venus (Shukra)
Love, beauty, arts, luxury, relationships, creativity, and comforts.
Saturn (Shani)
Discipline, karma, delays, hard work, responsibility, and longevity.
Rahu (North Node)
Desires, ambition, illusions, foreign lands, technology, and obsessions.
Ketu (South Node)
Spirituality, liberation, past life, detachment, mysticism, and moksha.
Understanding Your Nakshatra Lord
Your Nakshatra lord sets the tone for your entire life through the Vimshottari Dasha system. Understanding this planetary influence helps you:
- Recognize your natural talents and career inclinations
- Understand timing of major life events and opportunities
- Navigate challenges during specific planetary periods
- Make informed decisions aligned with cosmic timing
The 27 Nakshatras - Complete List
Here is the complete list of all 27 Nakshatras with their ruling deities, symbols, and key characteristics:
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
Dhanishta
Shatabhisha
Purva Bhadrapada
Uttara Bhadrapada
Revati
Nakshatra Compatibility & Relationships
Nakshatra compatibility, known as Guna Milan or Ashtakoot Milan, is a traditional method of assessing marriage compatibility in Vedic astrology. The system evaluates 8 different factors based on the couple's birth Nakshatras.
Compatibility Score Guide
- 18-24 points: Minimum acceptable match for marriage
- 24-32 points: Good compatibility, most marriages fall here
- 32-36 points: Excellent match, rare and highly auspicious
Note: Modern interpretations consider individual chart analysis beyond just Nakshatra matching.
How to Use Your Nakshatra Information
Once you know your Nakshatra, you can use this ancient wisdom in practical ways:
Career Guidance
Each Nakshatra has natural talents. Use this to choose careers that align with your birth star's strengths.
Spiritual Practices
Your Nakshatra deity can guide your spiritual practices, mantras, and meditation techniques.
Gemstone Selection
Wearing gemstones related to your Nakshatra lord can enhance positive planetary influences.
Timing Decisions
Use Nakshatra transits to time important life events like starting a business or buying property.
Daily Practical Applications
- Check daily Nakshatra for auspicious timing of activities
- Use your Nakshatra's favorable days for important meetings or events
- Understand your emotional patterns through lunar Nakshatra cycles
- Choose compatible partners for business or personal relationships
- Practice Nakshatra-specific mantras during meditation