27 Nakshatras — Lunar Mansions

Traits, career, compatibility for each Nakshatra
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1. Ashwini

RashiMeshRuling PlanetKetu
DeityAshwini Kumaras (Divine Physicians)SymbolHorse Head
GanaDevaNatureSwift, Light
AspectDetails
TraitsQuick, healing ability, adventurous, independent, pioneering
CareerMedicine, emergency services, sports, transport, racing
CompatibleBharani, Revati, Pushya

2. Bharani

RashiMeshRuling PlanetVenus
DeityYama (God of Death)SymbolYoni (Female Organ)
GanaManushyaNatureFierce
AspectDetails
TraitsCreative, nurturing, enduring, transformative, intense
CareerArts, entertainment, judiciary, hospitality
CompatibleAshwini, Rohini, Pushya

3. Krittika

RashiMesh-VrishabhRuling PlanetSun
DeityAgni (Fire God)SymbolRazor/Flame
GanaRakshasaNatureMixed
AspectDetails
TraitsSharp, critical, purifying, determined, ambitious
CareerMilitary, cooking, tailoring, gems, fire-related work
CompatibleUttara Phalguni, Uttarashada, Pushya

4. Rohini

RashiVrishabhRuling PlanetMoon
DeityBrahma (Creator)SymbolOx Cart
GanaManushyaNatureFixed
AspectDetails
TraitsBeautiful, artistic, grounded, materialistic, sensual
CareerAgriculture, fashion, beauty, real estate, food industry
CompatibleMrigashira, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta

5. Mrigashira

RashiVrishabh-MithunRuling PlanetMars
DeitySoma (Moon God)SymbolDeer Head
GanaDevaNatureSoft
AspectDetails
TraitsCurious, searching, gentle, creative, restless
CareerResearch, travel, textiles, writing, singing
CompatibleRohini, Hasta, Chitra

6. Ardra

RashiMithunRuling PlanetRahu
DeityRudra (Storm God)SymbolTeardrop
GanaManushyaNatureSharp
AspectDetails
TraitsIntellectual, destructive to rebuild, emotional, transformative
CareerTechnology, electronics, research, pharmaceuticals
CompatiblePunarvasu, Swati, Shatabhisha

7. Punarvasu

RashiMithun-KarkRuling PlanetJupiter
DeityAditi (Mother of Gods)SymbolBow/Quiver
GanaDevaNatureMovable
AspectDetails
TraitsOptimistic, wise, returning, nurturing, philosophical
CareerTeaching, counseling, travel, hospitality, writing
CompatibleArdra, Pushya, Ashlesha

8. Pushya

RashiKarkRuling PlanetSaturn
DeityBrihaspati (Jupiter)SymbolCow Udder/Lotus
GanaDevaNatureLight
AspectDetails
TraitsNourishing, auspicious, devoted, charitable, spiritual
CareerSocial work, dairy, education, religious work, counseling
CompatibleMost auspicious — compatible with all

9. Ashlesha

RashiKarkRuling PlanetMercury
DeityNaga (Serpent)SymbolCoiled Serpent
GanaRakshasaNatureSharp
AspectDetails
TraitsMystical, cunning, penetrating intellect, hypnotic
CareerAstrology, poison/pharmacy, politics, psychology
CompatiblePunarvasu, Jyeshtha, Revati

10. Magha

RashiSimhaRuling PlanetKetu
DeityPitris (Ancestors)SymbolRoyal Throne
GanaRakshasaNatureFierce
AspectDetails
TraitsRoyal, authoritative, traditional, proud, ancestral connection
CareerGovernment, administration, history, archaeology, management
CompatiblePurva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Mula

11. Purva Phalguni

RashiSimhaRuling PlanetVenus
DeityBhaga (God of Fortune)SymbolFront Legs of Bed
GanaManushyaNatureFierce
AspectDetails
TraitsCreative, loving, luxury-seeking, artistic, generous
CareerEntertainment, arts, music, marriage planning, luxury goods
CompatibleMagha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta

12. Uttara Phalguni

RashiSimha-KanyaRuling PlanetSun
DeityAryaman (Patronage)SymbolBack Legs of Bed
GanaManushyaNatureFixed
AspectDetails
TraitsHelpful, kind, stable, prosperous, leadership
CareerSocial work, counseling, HR, management, healing
CompatibleHasta, Rohini, Krittika

13. Hasta

RashiKanyaRuling PlanetMoon
DeitySavitar (Sun God)SymbolOpen Hand
GanaDevaNatureLight
AspectDetails
TraitsSkilled, clever, witty, industrious, healing hands
CareerCrafts, handwork, astrology, healing, commerce
CompatibleUttara Phalguni, Chitra, Swati

14. Chitra

RashiKanya-TulaRuling PlanetMars
DeityVishwakarma (Architect)SymbolBright Jewel
GanaRakshasaNatureSoft
AspectDetails
TraitsBeautiful, creative, charismatic, dynamic
CareerArchitecture, design, fashion, photography, jewelry
CompatibleMrigashira, Swati, Vishakha

15. Swati

RashiTulaRuling PlanetRahu
DeityVayu (Wind God)SymbolYoung Sprout/Coral
GanaDevaNatureMovable
AspectDetails
TraitsIndependent, flexible, diplomatic, business-minded
CareerTrade, business, travel, yoga, social work
CompatibleChitra, Vishakha, Hasta

16. Vishakha

RashiTula-VrishchikRuling PlanetJupiter
DeityIndra-AgniSymbolTriumphal Arch
GanaRakshasaNatureMixed
AspectDetails
TraitsDetermined, goal-oriented, ambitious, competitive
CareerPolitics, religion, research, business leadership
CompatibleSwati, Anuradha, Chitra

17. Anuradha

RashiVrishchikRuling PlanetSaturn
DeityMitra (Friendship)SymbolLotus
GanaDevaNatureSoft
AspectDetails
TraitsDevoted, friendly, successful, mystical, organizational
CareerOrganization, occult, music, mathematics, management
CompatibleVishakha, Jyeshtha, Mula

18. Jyeshtha

RashiVrishchikRuling PlanetMercury
DeityIndra (King of Gods)SymbolCircular Talisman
GanaRakshasaNatureSharp
AspectDetails
TraitsProtective, senior, powerful, occult knowledge
CareerPolice, military, administration, occult, security
CompatibleAnuradha, Ashlesha, Revati

19. Mula

RashiDhanuRuling PlanetKetu
DeityNirriti (Goddess of Destruction)SymbolBundle of Roots
GanaRakshasaNatureSharp
AspectDetails
TraitsInvestigative, destructive, philosophical, getting to root
CareerResearch, medicine, philosophy, destruction and rebuilding
CompatibleMagha, Ashwini, Purva Ashada

20. Purva Ashada

RashiDhanuRuling PlanetVenus
DeityApas (Water Deity)SymbolElephant Tusk/Fan
GanaManushyaNatureFierce
AspectDetails
TraitsInvincible, purifying, philosophical, confident
CareerLaw, water-related work, philosophy, cleansing
CompatibleMula, Uttarashada, Shravana

21. Uttarashada

RashiDhanu-MakarRuling PlanetSun
DeityVishwedevas (Universal Gods)SymbolElephant Tusk/Small Bed
GanaManushyaNatureFixed
AspectDetails
TraitsRighteous, victorious, leadership, universal appeal
CareerGovernment, leadership, law, military, social reform
CompatiblePurva Ashada, Shravana, Krittika

22. Shravana

RashiMakarRuling PlanetMoon
DeityVishnu (Preserver)SymbolThree Footprints/Ear
GanaDevaNatureMovable
AspectDetails
TraitsListening, learning, connecting, knowledgeable
CareerTeaching, counseling, media, music, travel
CompatibleUttarashada, Dhanishtha, Rohini

23. Dhanishtha

RashiMakar-KumbhRuling PlanetMars
DeityVasu (Wealth Gods)SymbolDrum/Flute
GanaRakshasaNatureMovable
AspectDetails
TraitsWealthy, musical, ambitious, social
CareerMusic, real estate, surgery, sports, charity
CompatibleShravana, Shatabhisha, Mrigashira

24. Shatabhisha

RashiKumbhRuling PlanetRahu
DeityVaruna (Water God)SymbolEmpty Circle/100 Flowers
GanaRakshasaNatureMovable
AspectDetails
TraitsHealing, secretive, independent, mystical, philosophical
CareerMedicine, astrology, electrical, aquatic, research
CompatibleDhanishtha, Purva Bhadra, Ardra

25. Purva Bhadra

RashiKumbh-MeenRuling PlanetJupiter
DeityAja Ekapada (One-footed Goat)SymbolFront of Funeral Cot/Sword
GanaManushyaNatureFierce
AspectDetails
TraitsPassionate, idealistic, transformative, spiritual
CareerPhilosophy, astrology, penances, metal work
CompatibleShatabhisha, Uttara Bhadra, Vishakha

26. Uttara Bhadra

RashiMeenRuling PlanetSaturn
DeityAhir Budhnya (Serpent of the Deep)SymbolBack of Funeral Cot/Twins
GanaManushyaNatureFixed
AspectDetails
TraitsWise, restrained, deep thinker, compassionate, enduring
CareerCharity, research, astrology, yoga, non-profit
CompatiblePurva Bhadra, Revati, Anuradha

27. Revati

RashiMeenRuling PlanetMercury
DeityPushan (Nourisher/Protector)SymbolFish/Drum
GanaDevaNatureSoft
AspectDetails
TraitsNurturing, wealthy, creative, spiritual, traveler
CareerTravel, arts, gem trade, road building, spiritual work
CompatibleUttara Bhadra, Ashwini, Ashlesha