Nakshatra

Ruling planet

Ketu

Deity

Ashwini Kumaras

Symbol

Horse's head

Swift, energetic and pioneering. Associated with healing, new beginnings and quick action.

Ruling planet

Venus

Deity

Yama

Symbol

Yoni (womb)

Intense, disciplined and creative. Linked with responsibility, transformation and endurance.

Ruling planet

Sun

Deity

Agni

Symbol

Razor / flame

Sharp, purifying and determined. Signifies clarity, courage and cutting through obstacles.

Ruling planet

Moon

Deity

Brahma (Prajapati)

Symbol

Chariot / ox-cart

Fertile, charming and nurturing. Associated with growth, beauty, abundance and creativity.

Ruling planet

Mars

Deity

Soma (Chandra)

Symbol

Deer's head

Curious, gentle and searching. Linked with exploration, learning and restless seeking.

Ruling planet

Rahu

Deity

Rudra

Symbol

Teardrop

Stormy, transformative and intellectual. Signifies renewal that follows upheaval.

Ruling planet

Jupiter

Deity

Aditi

Symbol

Bow and quiver

Optimistic, wise and renewing. Associated with return, recovery and second chances.

Ruling planet

Saturn

Deity

Brihaspati

Symbol

Cow's udder / lotus

Nourishing, protective and auspicious. Considered one of the most favourable nakshatras.

Ruling planet

Mercury

Deity

Nagas (Sarpa)

Symbol

Coiled serpent

Intuitive, perceptive and magnetic. Linked with insight, secrecy and kundalini energy.

Ruling planet

Ketu

Deity

Pitris (ancestors)

Symbol

Royal throne

Regal, traditional and dignified. Associated with lineage, authority and ancestral blessings.

Ruling planet

Venus

Deity

Bhaga

Symbol

Front legs of a bed

Playful, artistic and affectionate. Signifies pleasure, rest, romance and creativity.

Ruling planet

Sun

Deity

Aryaman

Symbol

Back legs of a bed

Generous, reliable and supportive. Linked with friendship, contracts and lasting partnerships.

Ruling planet

Moon

Deity

Savitar

Symbol

Open hand

Skilful, resourceful and witty. Associated with craftsmanship, healing hands and dexterity.

Ruling planet

Mars

Deity

Tvashtar (Vishwakarma)

Symbol

Bright jewel / pearl

Artistic, radiant and detail-oriented. Signifies design, beauty and skilled creation.

Ruling planet

Rahu

Deity

Vayu

Symbol

Young sprout in the wind

Independent, flexible and diplomatic. Linked with trade, freedom and adaptability.

Ruling planet

Jupiter

Deity

Indra-Agni

Symbol

Triumphal archway

Goal-driven, determined and ambitious. Associated with achievement after sustained effort.

Ruling planet

Saturn

Deity

Mitra

Symbol

Lotus

Devoted, friendly and disciplined. Signifies loyalty, cooperation and success in foreign lands.

Ruling planet

Mercury

Deity

Indra

Symbol

Circular amulet / earring

Senior, protective and capable. Linked with leadership, responsibility and hard-won authority.

Ruling planet

Ketu

Deity

Nirriti

Symbol

Bunch of roots

Investigative, rooted and radical. Associated with getting to the root of things and deep change.

Ruling planet

Venus

Deity

Apas (Water)

Symbol

Winnowing basket

Invincible, purifying and persuasive. Signifies early victory, inspiration and energy.

Ruling planet

Sun

Deity

Vishvadevas

Symbol

Elephant tusk

Principled, steady and victorious. Linked with lasting success, duty and integrity.

Ruling planet

Moon

Deity

Vishnu

Symbol

Ear / three footprints

Attentive, learned and connected. Associated with listening, knowledge and tradition.

Ruling planet

Mars

Deity

Vasus

Symbol

Drum

Rhythmic, wealthy and sociable. Signifies prosperity, music and group achievement.

Ruling planet

Rahu

Deity

Varuna

Symbol

Empty circle / hundred healers

Healing, mystical and independent. Linked with medicine, research and hidden knowledge.

Ruling planet

Jupiter

Deity

Aja Ekapada

Symbol

Sword / front of a cot

Intense, idealistic and transformative. Associated with fiery conviction and spiritual depth.

Ruling planet

Saturn

Deity

Ahir Budhnya

Symbol

Back legs of a cot / twins

Deep, calm and wise. Signifies patience, compassion and mastery of inner life.

Ruling planet

Mercury

Deity

Pushan

Symbol

Fish / drum

Kind, protective and guiding. Linked with safe journeys, nourishment and completion.