Nakshatra Categories

Nakshatras, Range and Padas

# Nakshatra Range Padas/ Charan Navamasa Pada

1 Ashwini 00o 00’ - 13o 20’ Aries 4 Padas in Aries 1st Pada: Aries 2nd Pada: Taurus 3rd Pada: Gemini 4th Pada: Cancer

2 Bharani 13o 20’ - 26o 40’ Aries 4 Padas in Aries 1st Pada: Leo 2nd Pada: Virgo 3rd Pada: Libra 4th Pada: Scorpio

3 Krittika 26o 40’ Aries - 10o 00’ Taurus 1 Pada in Aries 3 Padas in Taurus

1st Pada: Sagittarius 2nd Pada: Capricorn 3rd Pada: Aquarius 4th Pada: Pisces

4 Rohini 10o 00’ - 23o 20’ Taurus 4 Padas in Taurus 1st Pada: Aries 2nd Pada: Taurus 3rd Pada: Gemini 4th Pada: Cancer

5 Mrigashira 23o 20’ Taurus- 06o 40’ Gemini 2 Padas in Taurus 2 Padas in Gemini

1st Pada: Leo 2nd Pada: Virgo 3rd Pada: Libra 4th Pada: Scorpio

6 Ardra 06o 40’ - 20o 00’ Gemini 4 Padas in Gemini 1st Pada: Sagittarius 2nd Pada: Capricorn 3rd Pada: Aquarius 4th Pada: Pisces

7 Punarvasu 20o 00’ Gemini- 03o 20’ Cancer 3 Padas in Gemini 1 Pada in Cancer

1st Pada: Aries 2nd Pada: Taurus 3rd Pada: Gemini 4th Pada: Cancer

8 Pushya 03o 20’ - 16o 40’ Cancer 4 Padas in Cancer 1st Pada: Leo 2nd Pada: Virgo 3rd Pada: Libra 4th Pada: Scorpio

9 Ashlesha 16o 40’ - 30o 00’ Cancer 4 Padas in Cancer 1st Pada: Sagittarius 2nd Pada: Capricorn 3rd Pada: Aquarius 4th Pada: Pisces

10 Magha 00o 00’ – 13o 20’ Leo 4 Padas in Leo 1st Pada: Aries 2nd Pada: Taurus 3rd Pada: Gemini 4th Pada: Cancer

11 Purva Phalguni 13o 20’ - 26o 40’ Leo 4 Padas in Leo 1st Pada: Leo 2nd Pada: Virgo 3rd Pada: Libra 4th Pada: Scorpio

12 Uttara Phalguni 26o 40’ Leo- 10o 00’ Virgo 1 Pada in Leo 3 Padas in Virgo

1st Pada: Sagittarius 2nd Pada: Capricorn 3rd Pada: Aquarius 4th Pada: Pisces

13 Hasta 10o 00’ - 23o 20’ Virgo 4 Padas in Virgo 1st Pada: Aries 2nd Pada: Taurus 3rd Pada: Gemini 4th Pada: Cancer

14 Chitra 23o 20’ Virgo - 06o 40’ Libra 2 Padas in Virgo 2 Padas in Libra

1st Pada: Leo 2nd Pada: Virgo 3rd Pada: Libra 4th Pada: Scorpio

15 Swati 06o 40’ - 20o 00’ Libra 4 Padas in Libra 1st Pada: Sagittarius 2nd Pada: Capricorn 3rd Pada: Aquarius 4th Pada: Pisces

16 Vishakha 20o 00’ Libra- 03o 20’ Scorpio 3 Padas in Libra 1 Pada in Scorpio

1st Pada: Aries 2nd Pada: Taurus 3rd Pada: Gemini 4th Pada: Cancer

17 Anuradha 03o 20’ - 16o 40’ Scorpio 4 Padas in Scorpio 1st Pada: Leo 2nd Pada: Virgo 3rd Pada: Libra 4th Pada: Scorpio

18 Jyeshtha 16o 40’ - 30o 00’ Scorpio 4 Padas in Scorpio 1st Pada: Sagittarius 2nd Pada: Capricorn 3rd Pada: Aquarius 4th Pada: Pisces

19 Mula 00o 00’ - 13o 20’ Sagittarius 4 Padas in Sagittarius 1st Pada: Aries 2nd Pada: Taurus 3rd Pada: Gemini 4th Pada: Cancer

20 Purva Ashadha 13o 20’ - 26o 40’ Sagittarius 4 Padas in Sagittarius 1st Pada: Leo 2nd Pada: Virgo 3rd Pada: Libra 4th Pada: Scorpio

21 Uttara Ashada 26o 40’ Sagittarius- 10o 00’ Capricorn 1 Pada in Sagittarius 3 Padas in Capricorn

1st Pada: Sagittarius 2nd Pada: Capricorn 3rd Pada: Aquarius 4th Pada: Pisces

22 Shravana 10o 40’ - 23o 20’ Capricorn 4 Padas in Capricorn 1st Pada: Aries 2nd Pada: Taurus 3rd Pada: Gemini 4th Pada: Cancer

23 Dhanishtha 23o 20’ Capricorn - 06o 40’ Aquarius 2 Padas in Capricorn 2 Padas in Aquarius

1st Pada: Leo 2nd Pada: Virgo 3rd Pada: Libra 4th Pada: Scorpio

24 Shatabhisha 06o 40’ - 20o 00’ Aquarius 4 Padas in Aquarius 1st Pada: Sagittarius 2nd Pada: Capricorn 3rd Pada: Aquarius 4th Pada: Pisces

25 Purva Bhadrapada 20o 00’ Aquarius - 03o 20’ Pisces 3 Padas in Aquarius 1 Pada in Pisces

1st Pada: Aries 2nd Pada: Taurus 3rd Pada: Gemini 4th Pada: Cancer

26 Uttara Bhadrapada 03o 20’ - 16o 40’ Pisces 4 Padas in Pisces 1st Pada: Leo 2nd Pada: Virgo 3rd Pada: Libra 4th Pada: Scorpio

27 Revati 16o 40’ - 30o 00’ Pisces 4 Padas in Pisces 1st Pada: Sagittarius 2nd Pada: Capricorn 3rd Pada: Aquarius 4th Pada: Pisces

Table xx: Nakshatra Range and Padas and their Navamsa Signs

Ruling Planets of the Nakshatras

# Nakshatra Ruling Planet

# Nakshatra Ruling Planet

# Nakshatra Ruling Planet

1 Ashwini Ketu 10 Magha Ketu 19 Mula Ketu 2 Bharani Venus 11 Purva Phalguni Venus 20 Purva Ashadha Venus 3 Krittika Sun 12 Uttara Phalguni Sun 21 Uttara Ashada Sun 4 Rohini Moon 13 Hasta Moon 22 Shravana Moon 5 Mrigashira Mars 14 Chitra Mars 23 Dhanishtha Mars 6 Ardra Rahu 15 Swati Rahu 24 Shatabhisha Rahu 7 Punarvasu Jupiter 16 Vishakha Jupiter 25 Purva Bhadrapada Jupiter 8 Pushya Saturn 17 Anuradha Saturn 26 Uttara Bhadrapada Saturn 9 Ashlesha Mercury 18 Jyeshtha Mercury 27 Revati Mercury

Table xx: Nakshatras and their Ruling Planets

Exaltation and Debilitation of Planets in Nakshatras

Planet Mulatrikona Exaltation Degrees

Nakshatra (Pada)

Navamsa Sign

Debilitation Degrees

Nakshatra (Pada)

Navamsa Sign

Sun 1o - 10o Leo 10o Aries Ashwini (P3) Gemini 10o Libra Swati (P1) Sagittarius

Moon 4o - 30o Taurus 03o Taurus Krittika (P2) Capricorn 03o Scorpio Vishakha (P4) Cancer

Mars 0o - 18o Aries 28o Capricorn Dhanistha (P2) Virgo 28o Cancer Ashlesha (P4) Pisces

Mercury 16o - 20o Virgo 15o Virgo Hasta (P2) Taurus 15o Pisces U Bhadra (P4) Scorpio

Jupiter 0o - 13o Sagittarius 05o Cancer Pushya (P1) Leo 05o Capricorn U Ashada (P3) Aquarius

Venus 0o - 10o Libra 27o Pisces Revati (P4) Pisces 27o Virgo Chitra (P2) Virgo

Saturn 0o - 20o Aquarius 20o Libra Swati (P4) Pisces 20o Aries Bharani (P2) Virgo

Rahu Cancer 20o Taurus Rohini (P3) Gemini 20o Scorpio Jyeshtha (P1) Sagittarius

Ketu Capricorn 20o Scorpio Jyeshtha (P1) Sagittarius 20o Taurus Rohini (P3) Gemini

Table xx: Nakshatras and Mulatrikona, Exaltation and Debilitation of Planets and Navamsa Sign of the Padas

Classification of the Nakshatras

Animal Symbol:

# Nakshatra No. of Stars*

Deity Symbol Goal Race Activity Process Gender Animal

1 Ashwini 3 Ashwini Kumaras

Horse’s Head Dharma Deva Passive Create Male Horse

2 Bharani 3 Yama Yoni (Vulva), Womb Artha Manushya Balanced Maintain Female Elephant

3 Krittika 6 Agni Knife, Blade (Razor), Spear, or a Sharp Instrument

Kama Rakshasha Active Dissolve Female Goat

(Ram)/

Sheep

4 Rohini 5 Prajapati or Brahma

Cart or Chariot, Temple, Banyan Tree

Moksha Manushya Balanced Create Male Serpent

5 Mrigashira 3 Soma, Chandra

Deer’s / Antelope’s Head

Moksha Deva Passive Maintain Neuter Serpent

6 Ardra 1 Rudra Teardrop, Diamond, A Human Head

Kama Manushya Balanced Dissolve Female Dog

7 Punarvasu 4/5 Aditi Bow and Quiver of Arrows

Artha Deva Passive Create Male Cat

8 Pushya 3 Brihaspati Cow’s Udder, Lotus (Flower), Arrow and a Circle

Dharma Deva Passive Maintain Male Goat

(Ram)/

Sheep

9 Ashlesha 5/6 Sarpas or Nagas

Coiled Serpent Dharma Rakshasha Active Dissolve Female Cat

10 Magha 5 Pitris Royal Throne, Palanquin

Artha Rakshasha Active Create Female Rat

11 P. Phalguni 2/8 Bhaga Front Legs of Bed, Fire Place, Swinging Hammock, Fig Tree

Kama Manushya Balanced Maintain Female Rat

12 U. Phalguni 2 Aryaman Hind Legs of Bed, Hammock, Four Legs of the Couch,

Moksha Manushya Balanced Dissolve Female Bull

13 Hasta 5 Savitur Hand or Fist Moksha Deva Passive Create Male Buffalo

14 Chitra 1 Tvastar or Vishvakarma

Bright Jewel or Pearl Kama Rakshasha Active Maintain Female Tiger

15 Swati 1 Vayu Shoot of Plant, Coral Artha Deva Passive Dissolve Female Buffalo

16 Vishakha 4/5 Indra-Agni Triumphal Archway, Potter’s Wheel

Dharma Rakshasha Active Create Female Tiger

17 Anuradha 4 Mitra Triumphal Archway, Lotus

Dharma Deva Passive Maintain Male Deer

18 Jyeshtha 3 Indra Circular Amulet, Umbrella, Ear Ring

Artha Rakshasha Active Dissolve Female Deer

19 Mula 11 Nirruti Bunch of Roots Tied Kama Rakshasha Active Create Neuter Dog

Together, Elephant’s Goad, A Lion’s Tail

20 Purva Ashadha

2 Apah Elephant’s Tusk, Fan, Winnowing Basket

Moksha Manushya Balanced Maintain Female Monkey

21 Uttara Ashada 2/8 Visvedevas Elephant’s Tusk, Small Bed

Moksha Manushya Balanced Dissolve Female Mongoose

22 Shravana 3 Vishnu Ear or Three

Footprints

Artha Manushya Passive Create Male Monkey

23 Dhanishtha 4/5 Asta Vasus Drum or Flute Dharma Rakshasha Active Maintain Female Lion

24 Shatabhisha 100 Varuna Empty Circle, 100 Flowers or Stars

Dharma Rakshasha Active Dissolve Neuter Horse

25 P. Bhadrapada 2 Aja Ekapada Swords of Two, Front Legs of Funeral Cot, Man with Two Faces

Artha Manushya Passive Create Male Lion

26 U. Bhadrapada 2/8 Ahir Budhyana

Twins, Back Legs of Funeral Cot, Snake in Water

Kama Manushya Balanced Maintain Male Cow

27 Revati 32 Pushan Fish or a Pair of Fish, Drum

Moksha Deva Balanced Dissolve Female Elephant

* Some sources give a different number of stars; in this case both sources have been included

Table xx: Number of Stars, Deity, Symbol, Goal, Activity, Process, Gender and Animal

Body Part

# Birth Star Body Parts 1 Body Parts 2

1 Ashwini Knees/Upper Part of the Feet Both Knees

2 Bharani Head, Bottom part of the feet Head

3 Krittika Hips, Loins, Upper & Back Portions of the Head

Waist

4 Rohini Forehead, Ankles, Shin & Calves of the legs Both Legs

5 Mrigashira Eyes & Eyebrows The Two Eyes

6 Ardra Eyes, Front & Back of the Head Hair

7 Punarvasu Fingers & Nose Fingers

8 Pushya Mouth, Face & Facial Expressions Mouth

9 Ashlesha Joints, Nails & Ears Nails

10 Magha Nose, Lips & Chin Nose

11 Uttara Phalguni Lips, Sex Organs, Right Hand Private Parts

12 Purva Phalguni Lips, Sex Organs, Left Hand Private Parts

13 Hasta Hands & Fingers The Two Hands

14 Chitra Forehead & Neck Forehead

15 Swati Intestines & Chest Teeth

16 Vishakha Arms & Breast Both Upper Limbs

17 Anuradha Breasts, Stomach, Womb & Bowels Heart

18 Jyestha Neck, Right Side of the Trunk Tongue

19 Mula Feet & Left Side of the Trunk Both Feet

20 Purva Ashada Thighs, Back Portion of the Trunk Both the Thighs

21 Uttara Ashada Thighs & Waist Both the Thighs

22 Shravana Ear & Sex Organs The Two Ears

23 Dhanishtha Back & Anus Back

24 Shatabhisha Jaw, Right Thigh Both Sides of Chin

25 Purva Bhadrapada Sides of the Body, Including the Ribs, Sides of the Legs, Left Thigh & Soles of the Feet

The Two Sides of the Body

26 Uttara Bhadrapada Sides of the Body, Including the Ribs, Sides of the Legs, The Shins & Soles of the Feet

The Two Sides of the Body

27 Revati Abdomen, Groin & Ankles Both Armpits

Table xx: Nakshatras and their Representative Body Parts

Notes:

Body Parts 1: This list has been compiled from Light On Life by Hart De Fouw & Robert Svoboda published by

Penguin Books

Body Parts 2: This list has been compiled from Dr K S Charak’s Medical Astrology Video DVD Course published by

Saptarishis Astrology

Guna (Quality)

Nakshatra Main Guna (Tri

Gunas)

Nakshatra Main Guna (Tri

Gunas)

Nakshatra Main Guna (Tri

Gunas)

Ashwini Tamas (R, R, R) Magha Tamas (T, R, R) Mula Tamas (S, R, R)

Bharani Rajas (R, R, T) P. Phalguni Rajas (T, R, T) P. Ashadha Rajas (S, R, T)

Krittika Rajas (R, R, S) U. Phalguni

Rajas (T, R, S) U. Ashada Sattwa (S, R, S)

Rohini Rajas (R, T, R) Hasta Rajas (T, T, R) Shravana Rajas (S , T, R)

Mrigashira Tamas (R,T, T) Chitra Tamas (T, T, T) Dhanishtha Tamas (S, T, T)

Ardra Tamas (R, T, S) Swati Tamas (T, T, S) Shatabhisha Tamas (S, T, S)

Punarvasu Sattwa (R, S, R) Vishakha Sattwa (T, S, R) P. Bhadrapada

Sattwa (S, S, R)

Pushya Tamas (R, S, T) Anuradha Tamas (T, S, T) U. Bhadrapada

Tamas (S, S, T)

Ashlesha Sattwa (R, S, S) Jyeshtha Sattwa (T, S, S) Revati Sattwa (S, S, S)

S - Sattwa , T - Tamas, R - Rajas

Table xx: Nakshatras and their Gunas

Planets Sharira Dosha (Tridosha) Manasa Dosha (Guna)

Sun Pitta Sattwic

Moon Kapha & Vata Sattwic

Jupiter Kapha Sattwic

Mars Pitta Tamasic

Saturn Vata Tamasic

Venus Kapha & Vata Rajasic

Mercury Vata Rajasic

Table xx: Planets and their Gunas and Tridoshas

Gana (Race)

Deva Manushya Rakshasha Ashwini Bharani Krittika Mrigashira Rohini Ashlesha Punarvasu Ardra Magha Pushya Purva Phalguni Chitra Hasta Uttara Phalguni Vishakha Swati Purva Ashada Jyeshtha Anuradha Uttara Ashada Mula Shravana Purva Bhadrapada Dhanishtha Revati Uttara Bhadrapada Shatabhisha

Table xx: Nakshatras and categorisation based on the Ganas (Race)

Purushartha (Goal)

Dharma Artha Kama Moksha Ashwini Bharani Krittika Rohini Pushya Punarvasu Ardra Mrigashira Ashlesha Magha Purva Phalguni Uttara Phalguni Vishakha Swati Chitra Hasta Anuradha Jyeshtha Mula Purva Ashada Dhanishtha Shravana Abhijit Uttara Ashada Shatabhisha Purva Bhadrapada Uttara Bhadrapada Revati

Table xx: Nakshatra and Purushartha (Goal / Four Aims of Life)

Nakshatra Purushartha Pada 1 Pada 2 Pada 3 Pada 4 Ashwini Dharma Dharma Artha Kama Moksha Bharani Artha Moksha Kama Artha Dharma Krittika Kama Dharma Artha Kama Moksha Rohini Moksha Moksha Kama Artha Dharma Mrigashira Moksha Dharma Artha Kama Moksha Ardra Kama Moksha Kama Artha Dharma Punarvasu Artha Dharma Artha Kama Moksha Pushya Dharma Moksha Kama Artha Dharma Ashlesha Dharma Dharma Artha Kama Moksha Magha Artha Moksha Kama Artha Dharma

Purva Phalguni Kama Dharma Artha Kama Moksha

Uttara Phalguni Moksha Moksha Kama Artha Dharma Hasta Moksha Dharma Artha Kama Moksha Chitra Kama Moksha Kama Artha Dharma Swati Artha Dharma Artha Kama Moksha Vishakha Dharma Moksha Kama Artha Dharma Anuradha Dharma Dharma Artha Kama Moksha Jyeshtha Artha Moksha Kama Artha Dharma Mula Kama Dharma Artha Kama Moksha Purva Ashada Moksha Moksha Kama Artha Dharma Uttara Ashada Moksha Dharma Artha Kama Moksha Abhjit Kama Shravana Artha Dharma Artha Kama Moksha Dhanishtha Dharma Moksha Kama Artha Dharma Shatabhisha Dharma Dharma Artha Kama Moksha Purva Bhadrapada Artha Moksha Kama Artha Dharma Uttara Bhadrapada Kama Dharma Artha Kama Moksha Revati Moksha Moksha Kama Artha Dharma

Table xx: Nakshatra and Pada Purushartha

Tridosha (Nadi)

Vatta (Adhya) Pitta (Madhya) Kapha (Antya) Ashwini Bharani Krittika Ardra Mrigashira Rohini Punarvasu Pushya Ashlesha Uttara Phalguni Purva Phalguni Magha Hasta Chitra Swati Jyeshtha Anuradha Vishakha Mula Purva Ashada Uttara Ashada Shatabhisha Dhanishtha Shravana Purva Bhadrapada Uttara Bhadrapada Revati

Table xx: Nakshatra and Tridoshas as per Ayurveda

Tridosha Pancha

Mahabhuta

(Element)

Signs and Planets

Rashis Grahas

Vata Air Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn, Aquarius Mercury (P), Saturn (P), Venus (S), Rahu

Kapha Earth & Water Taurus, Cancer, Pisces Moon, Venus (P), Jupiter (P), Saturn (S)

Pitta Fire Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Scorpio Sun (P), Mars (P), Jupiter (S), Ketu

P- Primary, S- Secondary

Table xx: Rashis, Grahas and Tridoshas

Nature/ Category of Star

Nature Description Nakshatras Dhruva/ Sthira The Fixed or Permanent Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashada and Uttara Bhadrapada Chara Movable or Ephemeral Punarvasu, Swati, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Shatabhisha Tikshna The Sharp or Dreadful Ardra, Ashlesha, Jyestha and Mula Mridu The Soft, Mild or Tender Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha and Revati Misra The Sharp and Soft Krittika and Vishakha Ugra The Fierce or Severe Bharani, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashada and Purva Bhadrapada

Laghu and Kshipra The Light and Swift Ashwini, Pushya, Hasta and Abhijit

Table xx: Category of the Nakshatras based on its Nature

Nature Favourable Activities Dhruva/ Sthira All that you want to last for a long time is done on Sthira nakshatra. Example: Marriage, long term

investments. They are suitable of works of fixed nature like construction of house, Graha Pravesh (house warming), marriage, Oath taking, laying foundation or commencement of job

Chara These nakshatras help you move ahead. They are good for anything connected to motion, machinery and journeys. Also, events done on these nakshatras are repeated. This is suitable for buying vehicles, machines, animals

Tikshna These nakshatras are suitable for plotting against enemies, getting your work done at any cost, kriyas related to the demised such as Shraddh (Oblation to the Ancestors). They are good for illegal, anti social deeds such as cheating, tantra and black magic, including hurting people or killing people or animals

Mridu This nakshatra is used for developing new relationships, starting new things. They are suitable for various auspicious ceremonies such as learning music, fine art, travel, jewellery, making new friends, wearing clothes and social activities

Misra These nakshatras are suitable for commencement of religious work and Vedic sacrificial rituals such as yagnas. They are also suitable for preparation of medicines, welding, melting, gas furnace work, electrolysis or electrical works, and taking harsh decisions for general welfare

Ugra Being aggressive in nature, surgeries can be done on Ugra nakshatras. Also, plotting against enemies can be done on these nakshatras. These nakshatras help you overcome your normal abilities and work beyond your capacities. They are also suitable for meditation, starting war or litigations, use of arms/ ammunition, any work involving use of fire, violent acts or poisoning

Laghu and Kshipra These nakshatras are good for giving and taking. The things done on these nakshatras give results in a short time. Hence medicines should be taken on Laghu nakshatras. They are also suitable for travelling, trading, construction, shop opening, fine arts, acquisition of knowledge, forming partnerships (with the exception of marriages in Pushya nakshatra)

Table xx: Description of the Nature/ Qualities of the Nakshatras

Varna (Caste)

Brahmin (Priest)

Kshatriya (Warrior)

Vaishya (Merchant)

Shudra (Worker)

Farmer/ Servant

Butcher Mleccha (Outcaste)

Krittika Pushya Ashwini Rohini Mrigashira Ardra Bharani P. Phalguni U. Phalguni Punarvasu Magha Chitra Swati Ashlesha P. Ashada U. Ashada Hasta Anuradha Jyeshtha Mula Vishakha P. Bhadrapada Dhanishtha - Revati - Shatabhisha Shravana

- U. Bhadrapada - - - -

Table xx: Nakshatras and Varna (Caste)

Gotra (Clan)

Gotra Nakshatras Marichi Ashwini Pushya Swati Abhijit Vashistha Bharani Ashlesha Vishakha Shravana Angiras Krittika Magha Anuradha Dhanishtha Atri Rohini Purva Phalguni Jyeshtha Shatabhisha Pulastya Mrigashira Uttara Phalguni Mula Purva Bhadrapada Pulaha Ardra Hasta Purva Ashada Uttara Bhadrapada Kratu Punarvasu Chitra Uttara Ashada Revati

Table XX: Nakshatras and Classification based on Gotra (Clan)

Direction

South West North East

Ashwini Bharani Krittika Rohini Mrigashira Ardra Punarvasu Pushya Ashlesha Magha Purva Phalguni Uttara Phalguni Hasta Chitra Swati Vishakha Anuradha Jyeshtha Mula Purva Ashada Uttara Ashada Abhijit Shravana Dhanishtha Shatabhisha Purva Bhadrapada Uttara Bhadrapada Revati

Table xx: Nakshatras and Direction

Nakshatra Lochana/ Drishti

# Nakshatra Drishti / Lochana

Nakshatras Direction of Recovery

1 Andha (Blind) Rohini, Pushya, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishtha and Revati

Lost articles are recovered soon with some efforts in East or South direction

2 Manda (Weak Eye) Ashwini, Mrigashira, Ashlesha, Hasta, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha

Lost items are recovered soon in the South or East direction

3 Madhya (Medium Eye)

Ardra, Magha, Bharani, Chitra, Jyeshtha, Purva Bhadrapada

Lost articles are known but cannot be recovered

4 Sulochana (Good Eye)

Krittika, Punarvasu, Purva Phalguni, Swati, Mula, Shravana, and Uttara Bhadrapada

Lost items are neither known or recovered

Table xx: Nakshatra Lochana and the Direction of Recovery of Lost Articles

Pancha Mahabhuta (Element)

Prithvi (Earth) Apas (Water) Agni (Fire) Vayu (Wind) Aakash (Ether) Ashwini Ardra Uttara Phalguni Anuradha Dhanishtha Bharani Punarvasu Hasta Jyeshtha Shatabhisha Krittika Pushya Chitra Mula Purva Bhadrapada Rohini Ashlesha Swati Purva Ashada Uttara Bhadrapada Mrigashira Magha Vishakha Uttara Ashada Revati

- Purva Phalguni - Shravana -

Table xx: Nakshatras and Pancha Mahabhutas (The Five Great Elements)

# Nakshatra Tattwa Group Loka

1 Ashwini Agni

Prithvi

Bhu Loka

2 Bharani Vayu

3 Krittika Akasha

4 Rohini Prithvi

5 Mrigashira Jala

6 Ardra Manas

Jala

7 Punarvasu Akasha

8 Pushya Vayu

9 Ashlesha Agni

10 Magha Jala

Bhuva Loka

11 Purva Phalguni Prithvi

12 Uttara Phalguni Vayu

Agni

13 Hasta Akasha

14 Chitra Prithvi

15 Swati Jala

16 Vishakha Agni

17 Anuradha Prithvi

Vayu

18 Jyeshtha Jala

19 Mula Agni

Swarga Loka

20 Purva Ashada Vayu

21 Uttara Ashada Akasha

22 Shravana Manas

23 Dhanishtha Agni

Akasha

24 Shatabhisha Vayu

25 Purva Bhadrapada Akasha

26 Uttara Bhadrapada Prithvi

27 Revati Jala

Table xx: Nakshatra and their Tattwa (Element and Group) and Loka

Nakshatras and Description of the Shakti (Power)

# Nakshatra Shakti (Power) Description

1 Ashwini Shidravyapani Shakti Power to quickly reaching things or to quickly attain one’s objectives

2 Bharani Apabharani Shakti The power to take things away and move on

3 Krittika Dahana Shakti The power to burn and purify or refers to its power to sever ties with the corporal

4 Rohini Rohana Shakti The power to make things grow and create

5 Mrigashira Prinana Shakti The power to give fulfilment and joy

6 Ardra Yatna Shakti The power to make an effort and achievement

7 Punarvasu Vasturaprapana Shakti The power to gain or receive objectives or ability to gain wealth

8 Pushya Brahmavarchava Shakti The power to harness creative spiritual energy

9 Ashlesha VisAshleshana Shakti The power to inflict poison and destroy the victim

10 Magha Tyagashepani Shakti The power to leave the body

11 Purva Phalguni Prajanana Shakti The power to procreate or union of polar opposites

12 Uttara Phalguni Chayani Shakti The power of prosperity through marriage

13 Hasta Hasta Sthapaniyaagama Shakti

The power to put one's objects of desire into one's hand or to gain what one is seeking

14 Chitra Punyachayani Shakti The power to accumulate merit in life

15 Swati Pradhvamsa Shakti The power to disburse like the wind or transform

16 Vishakha Vyapana Shakti The power to achieve and make manifest

17 Anuradha Radhana Shakti The power of worship

18 Jyeshtha Arohana Shakti The power to rise above perils and to conquer the subconscious

19 Mula Barhana Shakti The power to ruin and destroy

20 Purva Ashadha Varchagrahan Shakti The power to invigorate

21 Uttara Ashada Apradhrishya Shakti The power to give permanent victory

22 Shravana Samhanana Shakti The power to connect

23 Dhanishtha Khyapayitri Shakti The power to give fame and abundance

24 Shatabhisha Bheshaja Shakti The power of heal and support

25 Purva Bhadrapada Yajamana Udyamana Shakti The power to evolve 26 Uttara Bhadrapada Varshodyamana Shakti The power to bring rain and to grow plants or bring

stability

27 Revati Kshiradyapani Shakti The power to nourish, protect, and foster

Table xx: Nakshatras and description of their Shakti (Power)

Theme, Shakti (Power), Desire and Result

# Nakshatra Theme of the Star Power (Shakti) Desire Basis Above Basis Below Result of Shakti, Desire and Basis

1 Ashwini The Star of Transport

Quickly reaching things or to quickly attain one’s objectives

The ability to Hear well and not be Deaf

Creatures to be healed

Healing therapies

World becomes free from Diseases

2 Bharani The Star of Restraint

Take Things Away and Move on

To be the Lord of the Ancestors

Removal of life from the body

Carrying the soul to the ancestor realm

Moving on to the Next World

3 Krittika The Star of Fire Burn and Purify or refers to its power to Sever ties with the Corporal

To be the Eater of Foods for the Gods

Heat Light Burning or Purification

4 Rohini The Star Of Ascent Make things Grow and Create

To attract a Lover and Unite with Her/ Him

The Plants The Waters Creation

5 Mrigashira The Searching Star Give Fulfilment and Joy To Gain Lordship over Plants

Extension Weaving or Produce Clothing

Make the World Enjoyable

6 Ardra The Star of Sorrow Make an effort and achievement

To Gain Lordship Over the Animals

Hunting or Searching

Reaching the Goal

Brings about Achievement

7 Punarvasu The Star of Renewal

Gain or receive objectives or ability to gain wealth

To produce Herbs and Tree

Air or Wind Rain or Moisture

Revitalisation of Plants

8 Pushya The Star of Nourishment

Harness Creative Spiritual Energy

To posses the Splendour of Spiritual Knowledge

Sacrificial Worship

The Worshipper

Creation of Spiritual Energy

9 Ashlesha The Clinging Star Inflict Poison and Destroy the Victim

To overcome Enemies

Approach of the Serpent

Agitation and Trembling

Destruction of the Victim

10 Magha The Star of Power Leave the Body To flourish in the World of the Ancestors

Mourning Leaving the Body

Death

11 Purva Phalguni

The Fruit of the Tree

Procreation or Union of Polar Opposites

To have the Best share amongst the Gods

Wife, Female Partner

Husband, Male Partner

Creation of the Foetus

12 Uttara Phalguni

The Star of Patronage

Prosperity through Union or Marriage

To become Lord of the Animals

Wealth gained from one’s Family

Wealth gained from one’s partner and their family

Accumulation of Wealth

13 Hasta The Hand Put one's objects of desire into one's hand or to gain what one is seeking

To have the Gods place their Faith in Me

Seeking of Gain Process of Gaining

Puts what one Wishes to Gain in one’s Hand

14 Chitra The Star of Opportunity

Accumulate Merit in Life

To have Wonderful Children

Law Truth Gain Honour in one’s Work

15 Swati The Self-Going Star Scatter like the Wind or Transform

Freedom to move in all the Worlds

Moving in various Directions

Change of Form

Transformation

16 Vishakha The Star of Purpose

Achieve and Make Manifest

To gain the Greatest Splendour amongst the Gods

Ploughing or Cultivation

Reaping the Harvest

Fruit of the Harvest

17 Anuradha The Star of Success Worship To be regarded as a Friend in all the Worlds

Ascension Descent Honour and Abundance

18 Jyeshtha The Chief or Elder Star

Rise or Conquer or to Gain Courage in Battle

To gain Supremacy among the Gods

Attack Defence One becomes Hero

19 Mula The Foundation Star

Ruin and Destroy To find the Root of all Progeny

Breaking things apart

Crushing things

Destruction

20 Purva Ashadha

The Invincible Star Invigoration To gain the Sea upon Wishing for it

Strength Connection Gain of Lustre

21 Uttara Ashada

The Universal Star Gain Unchallengeable Victory

To gain Victory that can never be Lost

Strength to Win

Goal that one can Win

Becomes the Unchallenged Winner

22 Shravana The Star of Learning Ear

Connection To Hear People say Good things about Me

Seeking The Paths Connection of all Things

23 Dhanishtha The Star of Symphony

Fame and Abundance To revolve around the Summit of Gods

Birth Prosperity Bringing People Together

24 Shatabhisha The Hundred Stars Heal and Support To be Firm and not Unsteady

Pervasion over All

Support of All World freed of Calamity

25 Purva Bhadrapada

The Burning Pair Gives the Fire to raise one’s Worshipping in Life

To gain Radiance and the Splendour of Spiritual Knowledge

What is Good for all People

What is Good for the Gods

Support the entire World

26 Uttara Bhadrapada

The Warrior Star Bringing rains to grow Plants or bring Stability

To find a Foundation

Raining Clouds Growing of Plants

Stability of the Three Worlds

27 Revati The Wealthy Star Nourish, Protect, and Foster

To become Lord of the Animals

Cows Calves Nourishment of the entire World

Table xx: Nakshatras their Theme, Shakti, Desire, Basis Above, Basis Below and Results

Direction of Mouth / Motion

# Adho Mukha (Facing Downwards) Urdhwa Mukha (Facing Upwards) Tiryanga Mukha(Facing Forward/ Straight)

1 Bharani (Venus) Rohini (Moon) Ashwini (Ketu)

2 Krittika (Sun) Ardra (Rahu) Mrigashira (Mars)

3 Ashlesha (Mercury) Pushya (Saturn) Punarvasu (Jupiter)

4 Magha (Ketu) Uttara Phalguni (Sun) Hasta (Moon)

5 Purva Phalguni (Venus) Uttara Ashada (Sun) Chitra (Mars)

6 Vishakha (Jupiter) Shravana (Moon) Swati (Rahu)

7 Mula (Ketu) Dhanishtha (Mars) Anuradha (Saturn)

8 Purva Ashadha (Venus) Shatabhisha (Rahu) Jyestha (Mercury)

9 Purva Bhadrapada (Jupiter) Uttara Bhadrapada (Saturn) Revati (Mercury)

Table xx: Nakshatras and their Direction of Mouth / Motion

Adho Mukha: All activities where the mind/ body is facing down or downward focussed are good to start in Adho

Mukha nakshatra. These includes digging wells, underground tunnels, bore wells, mining and drilling, spiritual

activities since it require going deep into meditation, spiritual retreats, burying treasures or burying the dead, study

of astrology, black magic, yantra and tantra can all be initiated in when Moon transits Adho Mukha nakshatras. Adho

Mukha is an indication of Tamas Guna which can be controlled and suppressed well by planets such as Mars, Saturn,

Rahu and Ketu.

Urdhwa Mukha: All activities requiring the mind/ body be facing up or upward focussed are sure to succeed in the

Urdhwa Mukha nakshatra. Launching of space missions and missiles, joining a new job, institution, clubs causing the

reputation to go up or get rise in career, making new investment can all be initiated in when Moon transits Urdhwa

Mukha nakshatras. Urdhwa Mukha is an indication of Sattwic Guna which can be controlled and harnessed well by

planets such as Sun, Moon and Jupiter.

Tiryanga Mukha: All activities that require the mind/ body to be facing straight or looking forward wherein

continuity is required can sure meet success in Tiryanga Mukha nakshatra. Sowing seeds, visiting or receiving friends,

buying vehicles, cars, manufacturing, etc can all be initiated in when Moon transits Tiryanga Mukha nakshatra.

Tiryanga Mukha is an indication of Rajas Guna which can be controlled and harnessed well by planets such as

Mercury and Venus.

Animal Symbol and Gender (Yoni)

Animal Symbol Male Female Deity Associated with the Animal

Horse Ashwini Shatabhisha Surya Elephant Bharani Revati Brihaspati, Indra Goat/ Sheep Pushya Krittika Agni Serpent Rohini Mrigashira Adishesha Dog Mula Ardra Bhairava Cat Ashlesha Punarvasu Shasthi Devi Rat Magha Purva Phalguni Ganesha Cow/ Bull Uttara Phalguni Uttara Bhadrapada Krishna/ Shiva Buffalo Swati Hasta Yama Tiger Vishakha Chitra Ayyappa Deer Jyeshtha Anuradha Soma Monkey Purva Ashada Shravana Hanuman Lion Purva Bhadrapada Dhanishtha Durga Mongoose Uttara Ashada - Kuber

Table xx: Nakshatra and Animal Symbol, Gender and Associated Deity

Bird (Pakshi)

Hamsa (Swan)

Mayura (Peacock)

Kaka (Crow)

Baka (Heron)

Kapota (Pigeon)

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

Table xx: Nakshatras and categorisation of Birds

Sounds (Nakshatra Nama)

Nakshatra Nakshatra Nama

(Sounds)

Nakshatra Nakshatra Nama

(Sounds)

Nakshatra Nakshatra Nama

(Sounds)

Ashwini Chu, Chey, Cho, La Magha Maa, Mee, Moo, May Mula Yeh, Yo, Baa, Bee

Bharani Li, Lu, Ley, Lo Purva Phalguni Mo, Taa, Tee, Too Purva Ashadha Bu, Dhaa, Phaa, Dha

Krittika Aa, Ee, Oo, Aye Uttara Phalguni Tay, To, Paa, Pee Uttara Ashada Bay, Bo, Jaa, Jee

Rohini Oh, Va, Vee, Vu Hasta Pu, Sha, Na, Thaa Shravana Ju, Jay, Jo, Gha

Mrigashira Ve, Vo, Kaa, Kee Chitra Pay, Poe, Ra, Rae Dhanishtha Gaa, Gee, Goo, Gay

Ardra Khu, Khaa, Jna, Chha Swati Ru, Ray, Raa, Tha Shatabhisha Go, Saa, See, Soo

Punarvasu Kay, Kho, Haa, Hee Vishakha Thee, Thoo, They, Tho Purva Bhadrapada Say, So, Daa, Dee

Pushya Hoo, Hay, Ho, Dah Anuradha Naa, Nee, Noo, Nay Uttara Bhadrapada Du, Jham, Jna, Tha

Ashlesha Dee, Doo, Day, Doh Jyeshtha No, Yaa, Yee, Yoo Revati De, Do, Chaa, Chee

Table xx: Nakshatras and their associated sounds for each of the Padas

Tree/ Plant

# Birth Star Botanical Name (Latin) Common Name(s)

1 Ashwini Strychnous Nux-Vomica Kuchala, Strychnine Tree, Poison Nut

2 Bharani Phyllanthus Emblica Amla, Aavala, Amlaka, Indian Gooseberry

3 Krittika Ficus Racemosa Oudumbara, Cluster Fig

4 Rohini Syzygium Cumini/ Syzygium Jambolanum

Jamun, Jambul, Java Plum

5 Mrigashira Acacia Catechu Khair, Khadira, Milmesha/ Cutch Tree

6 Ardra Diospyros Melanoxylon / Aquillaria Agalocha

Agar Wood, Black Ebony, Tendu or Krushnagus

7 Punarvasu Bambusa Arundinacea Velu, Venu Vruksha, Bamboo

8 Pushya Ficus Religiosa Ashwatha Vruksha, Peepal, Sacred Fig

9 Ashlesha Calophylum Inophyllum / Mesua Ferrea

Nag Champa, Beauty Leaf Tree, Alexandrian Laurel

10 Magha Ficus Benghalensis Banyan

11 Purva Phalguni Butea Monosperma Palash, Flame of the Forest, Parrot Tree

12 Uttara Phalguni Ficus Arnottiana Payari , Rose Laurel, Juvvi Tree

13 Hasta Jasminum Grandiflora / Spondias Mangifera

Ambashta, Hog Plum, Jaai, Wild Mango

14 Chitra Aegle Marmalosresults Bilva, Bael, Sacred Garlic Pear, Golden Apple

15 Swati Terminalia Arjuna Queen’s Flower, Arjun

16 Vishakha Mesua Ferrea / Limonia Acidissima

Vikankatha, Nagkesar, Kaith, Vila, Elephant Apple or Wood Apple

17 Anuradha Mesua Ferrea / Mimusops Elengi Vakula, Bakul Bakula,, Nagkesar

18 Jyeshtha Bombax Ceiba / Pinus Shaamali, Semal, Red Silk-Cotton Tree, Pine

19 Mula Boswellia Serrata / Canarium Stricpum

Sarjaka, Salai, Anjan, Kammara, Black Dammar

20 Purva Ashada Calamus Pseudotenuis / Saraca Indica

Tinthrini, Sita Ashoka, Guduchi, Rattan Cane

21 Uttara Ashada Artocarpus Heterophyllus Palasa, Phanus, Bread Fruit, Jackfruit

22 Shravana Calotropis Gigantea Arka, Rui, Milk Weed, Swallow Wort, Crown Flower

23 Dhanishtha Prosopis Cineraria / Acacia Ferruginea

Shamee, Indian Mesquite, Vanni, Khejri Tree

24 Shatabhisha Anthocephalus Cadamba Kadamba, Common Bur Flower

25 Purva Bhadrapada Azadirachta Indica Choota Vriksha, Neem, Nimba, Neem, Indian Lilak

26 Uttara Bhadrapada Mangifera Indica Pichamanda, Mango

27 Revati Madhuca Latifolia / Madhuca Indica

Ippe, Maadhaka, Mahua, Mohwa, Honey Tree, Indian Butter Tree, Ellopa Tree

Table xx: Nakshatras and Categorisation based on Trees with their Botanical Names

Colour

1 Ashwini Blood Red 2 Bharani Blood Red 3 Krittika White 4 Rohini White 5 Mrigashira Silver Grey 6 Ardra Green 7 Punarvasu Lead 8 Pushya Blackish Red 9 Ashlesha Blackish Red

10 Magha Ivory/Cream 11 P.Phalguni Light Brown 12 U.Phalguni Bright Blue 13 Hasta Deep Green 14 Chitra Black 15 Swati Black 16 Vishakha Golden 17 Anuradha Reddish Brown 18 Jyeshtha Cream

19 Mula Bright Yellow 20 P Ashadha Black 21 U. Ashadha Copper 22 Shravana Light Blue 23 Dhanishtha Silver Grey 24 Shatabhisha Blue Green 25 P.Bhadrapad Silver Grey 26 U.Bhadrapad Purple 27 Revati Brown

Table xx: Nakshatras and Colours