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The 27 nakshatras (birth stars) explained simply

Your birth star says more about you than your sign. Find yours and read what it means, in plain words.

What is a nakshatra? Besides the 12 zodiac signs, Indian astrology divides the sky into 27 smaller star groups. The Moon moves through one of them roughly every day. The one it was in when you were born is your birth star (janma nakshatra). It shapes your nature, your name letters and the order of your planetary periods.

Find my nakshatra

AshwiniKetu · Quick, healing and full of new starts.BharaniVenus · Strong-willed and responsible; carries heavy loads well.KrittikaSun · Sharp, honest and protective; cuts through confusion.RohiniMoon · Attractive, creative and fond of comfort and growth.MrigashiraMars · Curious, gentle seekers who love to explore.ArdraRahu · Intense thinkers who grow through storms.PunarvasuJupiter · Kind, hopeful and good at starting again.PushyaSaturn · Nurturing, wise and dependable; the most auspicious star.AshleshaMercury · Perceptive, strategic and deeply private.MaghaKetu · Dignified, proud of family and drawn to leadership.Purva PhalguniVenus · Warm, artistic and fond of pleasure and rest.Uttara PhalguniSun · Helpful, reliable and loyal in partnerships.HastaMoon · Skilful with hands and words, clever and practical.ChitraMars · Stylish makers with an eye for design.SwatiRahu · Independent, flexible and good at trade.VishakhaJupiter · Goal-driven and patient until they win.AnuradhaSaturn · Devoted friends who succeed far from home.JyeshthaMercury · Protective, capable and responsible, like an elder.MulaKetu · Go to the root of things; researchers and seekers.Purva AshadhaVenus · Confident, persuasive and hard to defeat.Uttara AshadhaSun · Principled and lasting winners.ShravanaMoon · Good listeners, learners and connectors.DhanishtaMars · Rhythmic, generous and good with wealth.ShatabhishaRahu · Independent healers and thinkers.Purva BhadrapadaJupiter · Idealistic and intense, with strong convictions.Uttara BhadrapadaSaturn · Calm, wise and deeply steady.RevatiMercury · Gentle guides, caring and generous.