Nakshatra or Constellation of a person
in Astrology or Jyotish

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Nakshatra of a Person in Indian Vedic Astrology

Nakshatra in Indian Vedic Astrology refers to the lunar mansion or constellation through which the Moon is transiting at the time of a person’s birth. It is also known as the Janma Nakshatra or Birth Star. The Moon takes approximately 27.3 days to complete its journey around the zodiac, and the zodiac is divided into 27 Nakshatras, each spanning 13°20'.

Importance of Nakshatra in Vedic Astrology

The Nakshatra plays a crucial role in shaping an individual’s personality, mental attributes, behavior, and destiny. It influences:

• Character and emotional tendencies
• Compatibility in marriage (Kundli Milan)
• Timing of important life events (Muhurta)
• Dasha periods in the Vimshottari Dasha system

How is Nakshatra Calculated?

The Nakshatra is determined based on the position of the Moon in the zodiac at the time of birth. When the exact degree of the Moon is known through birth details (date, time, and place), astrologers can identify which of the 27 Nakshatras the Moon was transiting. That Nakshatra becomes the person’s Janma Nakshatra.

List of 27 Nakshatras

• 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

Each Nakshatra has a ruling deity and planet

Each Nakshatra is governed by a deity and a planetary ruler, which together influence the traits associated with that Nakshatra. For example:

• Ashwini: Ruled by Ketu, deity is Ashwini Kumars (divine physicians)
• Rohini: Ruled by Moon, deity is Prajapati
• Magha: Ruled by Ketu, deity is Pitris (ancestors)

Role in Compatibility and Muhurta

The Janma Nakshatra is considered during Kundli matching (Guna Milan) for marriage compatibility. Also, Nakshatra-based Muhurtas are preferred for conducting important religious, spiritual, or personal activities like marriage, naming ceremony, Griha Pravesh, etc.

Conclusion

Nakshatra is an essential part of Vedic Astrology that offers deep insight into a person’s emotional makeup, thought process, and life journey. Understanding one’s Nakshatra can aid in self-awareness and guide decision-making, relationships, and spiritual progress.