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  2. In simple words, a Nakshatra (or a lunar mansion) is a section of the Sun’s path or the ecliptic through which the Moon passes while it orbits around Earth. There are, hence, a total of 28 Nakshtras defined in the Vedic Astrology.

    • Moola

      Moola Nakshatra is divided into four equal parts or padas,...

    • Ashlesha

      Ashlesha Nakshatra, fourth pada (26 degrees 40 minutes to 30...

    • Krittika

      Krittika nakshatra is considered to be a very auspicious...

    • Ashwini

      Ashwini nakshatra is considered a good time to begin new...

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › NakshatraNakshatra - Wikipedia

    Nakshatra (Sanskrit: नक्षत्रम्, romanized: Nakṣatram) is the term for Lunar mansion in Hindu astrology and Buddhist astrology. A nakshatra is one of 27 (sometimes also 28) sectors along the ecliptic. Their names are related to a prominent star or asterisms in or near the respective sectors.

    No.
    Name
    Associated Stars
    Description
    1
    Aśvini "The Horsemen"
    β and γ Arietis
    Astrological leader: Ketu (South lunar ...
    2
    Bharani "The Bearer"
    35, 39, and 41 Arietis
    Astrological leader: Shukra (Venus) ...
    3
    Kṛttikā "To Cut"
    Astrological leader: Surya (Sun) Symbol: ...
    4
    Rohiṇi "Radiant Maiden"
    Astrological leader: Chandra (Moon) ...
    • History – Moon and His 27 Wives
    • Importance of Nakshatra
    • Nakshatra Insights
    • Birth Star Or Janam Nakshatra
    • Muhurat Selection as Per Nakshatra
    • Naming The Child
    • Nakshatra Designating Panchak Periods
    • Moola- Designated Nakshatras
    • Matching Nakshatra For Marriage
    • Conclusion

    In Hindu mythology, there was a King named Daksha, who proposed to Moon to marry all his 27 daughters, on which Moon agreed. They were the 27 Nakshatras. However, Moon was in love with Rohini the most and loved spending time with Queen Rohini which is also considered as the Moon’s exaltation point. All the 26 other wives complained of this behavior...

    “Naksha is a map and Tara is a star, making Nakshatra a star map. The 27 Nakshatrasis the name given to the constellation of the Moon as the Moon resides in each of the constellations for one day. The prediction technique based on a person‘s Moola Nakshatra at the time of the birth is most accurate as compared to other forms of astrology. These Nak...

    Birth chart According to Nakshatra: The planetary movements and nakshatra are calculated at the time of the birth of the child and therefore provide analysis of individual charts.
    The personality of a person is based on the Nakshatras as the movement of the nakshatras throughout your life will give you complete information related to your birth, personality, your strength an...
    The nakshatra in which the Moon is placed at the time of your birth is regarded as the Janma Nakshatra.
    The complete sky is divided into 12 equal parts and referred to as the zodiac signs but if the sky is divided into 27 segments then it is called nakshatras. Zodiac sign being larger and nakshatra b...

    In a person’s horoscope, various planets are placed in different signs occupying different degrees. The planets are accordingly placed in different nakshatras also. There is a significance related to the planet in a nakshatra within the Rashi or zodiac sign. 27 Nakshatras are divided into three broad categories of 9 each as follows: 1. Dev Gana: Th...

    SOFT AND GENTLE NAKSHATRAS

    Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha, and Revathi are good and auspicious for finance, learning, socializing, sensual pleasures, event business, wearing new clothes and apparel, for marriage purpose, artistic things, agriculture and journeys.

    LIGHT or SWIFT NAKSHATRAS

    Ashvini, Pushya, and Hasta are good and auspicious for any kind of sports, enjoying luxuries, inauguration of new industry office, skilled laborers, medical treatments, socializing, buying or selling of anything, performing any Pooja or Hawan or carrying out any spiritual activities, for giving and receiving loans or starting new journeys.

    DREADFUL NAKSHATRAS

    Adra, Ashlesa, Jyeshta and Moola Stars are suitable or leads to success in wars, calling of spirits, going to jail, separation, acts of destruction and breaking alliances.

    A child is often given such a name that the first syllable of the name conveys the nakshatra and its Charana in which she/he is born. For example, a child born in charan 1 of Ashwini may be named starting with syllable Chu, in charna 2 with syllable Che and so on.

    Panchak means five days. In every lunar month, there is a period of five days when the Moon transits through Aquarius and passes over the five Nakshatra, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, P.Bhadra, U.Bhadra and Revathi. This period is called the Panchak. The period is not considered favorable for holding any auspicious ceremony such as marriage etc.

    Nakshatra falls at the junctions of the three groups called Moola or Ganda-Moola Nakshatras. Thus we have Ashlesha and Magh, Jyeshta and Moola, Revathi and Ashwini. The birth of a child in this Nakshatra is quite harmful to the child or to the mother or to the family. The most critical Charans of these Nakshatra are Ashlesha four, Jyeshtha four and...

    For marriage, in addition to the Rashi, the Nakshatra of the boy and the girl have to be matched. This is done in two respects, one is by matching the quality points or Gunas, and the other is by avoiding Nadi Dosha as prescribed in the following sections: Matching Quality Points– Each Nakshatra represents certain inherited qualities of the native ...

    Nakshatras influence our mind every day because the Moon transits through one constellation of the zodiac daily over a month. Hence they have an impact on us. The fixed nature of our birth stars and the planets in them at the time of birth are cosmic guides of our soul that propel our evolution through lifetimes of Karma. The important point to lea...

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  4. WHAT ARE NAKSHATRAS? Naksha is considered to be a map and Tara denotes a star, thereby making Nakshatra a star map. It is the term used for a lunar mansion in Hindu astrology and Indian astronomy. The 28 Nakshatras (sometimes 27) is the name devoted to the constellation of the moon as it lives in every constellation for one day.

  5. Nakshatra or the Birth Star is an important element of Indian vedic astrology. There are 28 nakshatras, however only 27 nakshatras are considered for calculations. You can find your nakshatra and other astrological birth details using your date and place of birth. Using this nakshatra calculator you can . Find your janma nakshatra or birth star

  6. Dec 11, 2023 · In Vedic astrology, the nakshatras are small constellations of stars that the moon travels through as it orbits Earth. A person’s birth nakshatra is the main indicator of personality along with their moon sign. In English, nakshatras are known as “lunar mansions.”.