The 27 nakshatras of Vedic astrology
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Vedic astrology divides the zodiac into 27 nakshatras of 13°20' each, from Ashwini at 0° to Revati, which ends at 360°. Each page gives the nakshatra's lord, deity, symbol, gana, yoni and nadi, and the rashi and navamsa of each of its four padas of 3°20'.
- Ashwini Ashwini · अश्विनीAshwini spans 0°00'-13°20' of the zodiac, ruled by Ketu, presided by Ashwini Kumaras. Symbol: Horse's head.
- Bharani Bharani · भरणीBharani spans 13°20'-26°40' of the zodiac, ruled by Shukra, presided by Yama. Symbol: Yoni / womb. Gana manushya, yoni elephant, nadi pitta.
- Krittika Krittika · कृत्तिकाKrittika spans 26°40'-40°00' of the zodiac, ruled by Surya, presided by Agni. Symbol: Razor / flame. Gana rakshasa, yoni sheep, nadi kapha.
- Rohini Rohini · रोहिणीRohini spans 40°00'-53°20' of the zodiac, ruled by Chandra, presided by Brahma / Prajapati. Symbol: Cart / chariot.
- Mrigashira Mrigashira · मृगशिराMrigashira spans 53°20'-66°40' of the zodiac, ruled by Mangala, presided by Soma. Symbol: Deer's head. Gana deva, yoni serpent, nadi pitta.
- Ardra Ardra · आर्द्राArdra spans 66°40'-80°00' of the zodiac, ruled by Rahu, presided by Rudra. Symbol: Teardrop / diamond. Gana manushya, yoni dog, nadi vata.
- Punarvasu Punarvasu · पुनर्वसुPunarvasu spans 80°00'-93°20' of the zodiac, ruled by Guru, presided by Aditi. Symbol: Quiver of arrows. Gana deva, yoni cat, nadi vata.
- Pushya Pushya · पुष्यPushya spans 93°20'-106°40' of the zodiac, ruled by Shani, presided by Brihaspati. Symbol: Cow's udder / lotus.
- Ashlesha Ashlesha · आश्लेषाAshlesha spans 106°40'-120°00' of the zodiac, ruled by Budha, presided by Nagas. Symbol: Coiled serpent.
- Magha Magha · मघाMagha spans 120°00'-133°20' of the zodiac, ruled by Ketu, presided by Pitris. Symbol: Royal throne. Gana rakshasa, yoni rat, nadi kapha.
- Purva Phalguni Purva Phalguni · पूर्व फाल्गुनीPurva Phalguni spans 133°20'-146°40' of the zodiac, ruled by Shukra, presided by Bhaga. Symbol: Front legs of a bed.
- Uttara Phalguni Uttara Phalguni · उत्तर फाल्गुनीUttara Phalguni spans 146°40'-160°00' of the zodiac, ruled by Surya, presided by Aryaman. Symbol: Back legs of a bed.
- Hasta Hasta · हस्तHasta spans 160°00'-173°20' of the zodiac, ruled by Chandra, presided by Savitr. Symbol: Open palm. Gana deva, yoni buffalo, nadi vata.
- Chitra Chitra · चित्राChitra spans 173°20'-186°40' of the zodiac, ruled by Mangala, presided by Tvashtar / Vishvakarma. Symbol: Bright jewel / pearl.
- Swati Swati · स्वातिSwati spans 186°40'-200°00' of the zodiac, ruled by Rahu, presided by Vayu. Symbol: Young shoot in wind / coral.
- Vishakha Vishakha · विशाखाVishakha spans 200°00'-213°20' of the zodiac, ruled by Guru, presided by Indra-Agni. Symbol: Triumphal archway.
- Anuradha Anuradha · अनुराधाAnuradha spans 213°20'-226°40' of the zodiac, ruled by Shani, presided by Mitra. Symbol: Lotus / staff. Gana deva, yoni deer, nadi pitta.
- Jyeshtha Jyeshtha · ज्येष्ठाJyeshtha spans 226°40'-240°00' of the zodiac, ruled by Budha, presided by Indra. Symbol: Circular amulet / earring.
- Mula Mula · मूलMula spans 240°00'-253°20' of the zodiac, ruled by Ketu, presided by Nirriti. Symbol: Bunch of tied roots.
- Purva Ashadha Purva Ashadha · पूर्वाषाढ़ाPurva Ashadha spans 253°20'-266°40' of the zodiac, ruled by Shukra, presided by Apas. Symbol: Winnowing basket / fan.
- Uttara Ashadha Uttara Ashadha · उत्तराषाढ़ाUttara Ashadha spans 266°40'-280°00' of the zodiac, ruled by Surya, presided by Vishvadevas. Symbol: Elephant tusk.
- Shravana Shravana · श्रवणShravana spans 280°00'-293°20' of the zodiac, ruled by Chandra, presided by Vishnu. Symbol: Ear / three footprints.
- Dhanishta Dhanishta · धनिष्ठाDhanishta spans 293°20'-306°40' of the zodiac, ruled by Mangala, presided by Vasus. Symbol: Drum / flute.
- Shatabhisha Shatabhisha · शतभिषाShatabhisha spans 306°40'-320°00' of the zodiac, ruled by Rahu, presided by Varuna. Symbol: Empty circle / 100 stars.
- Purva Bhadrapada Purva Bhadrapada · पूर्व भाद्रपदPurva Bhadrapada spans 320°00'-333°20' of the zodiac, ruled by Guru, presided by Aja Ekapada. Symbol: Sword / front of funeral cot.
- Uttara Bhadrapada Uttara Bhadrapada · उत्तर भाद्रपदUttara Bhadrapada spans 333°20'-346°40' of the zodiac, ruled by Shani, presided by Ahir Budhnya. Symbol: Back of funeral cot / twins.
- Revati Revati · रेवतीRevati spans 346°40'-360°00' of the zodiac, ruled by Budha, presided by Pushan. Symbol: Fish / drum. Gana deva, yoni elephant, nadi kapha.