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  1. ‘Nakshatra’ is a term used for lunar mansion in Vedic astrology. They are called lunar mansions because moon resides in each of the nakshatra for approximately one day. Each lunar mansion of 13°20’ length is subdivided into four quarters of 3°20’ called padas. As per Hindu Mythology, a nakshatra is one of 27 houses along the ecliptic.
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    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.
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    If you draw a line at the time of your birth, from where you were born to the moon, then the cluster of star through which line would pass is known as Nakshatra. A Nakshatra is one of the important elements in Vedic Astrology. The 27 Nakshatras are considered for astrological calculations.
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    The 27 Nakshatras cover 13°20’ of the ecliptic each. Each Nakshatra is also divided into quarters or padas of 3°20’, and the below table lists the appropriate starting sound to name the child. The 27 nakshatras, each with 4 padas, give 108, which is the number of beads in a Japa mala, indicating all the elements (ansh) of Vishnu:
    In Vedic Astrology, the 27 Nakshatras play a significant role in determining an individual’s personality traits, characteristics, and life path. Yes, Vedic Astrology is a lot more in-depth than Western Astrology as it takes into account the specific position of the moon at the time of birth.
    Moreover, the word ‘Nakshatra’ is a Sanskrit term that is used to describe the constellation of stars. It is made of the root words ‘Naksha’ meaning sky and ‘Tra’ meaning region. So, it translates into Sky Map.
    In essence (in Western astronomical terms), a nakshatra simply is a constellation. Every nakshatra is divided into four padas ( lit. "steps") related to the Char Dham, a set of four pilgrimage sites in India.
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    • NO.NAMEASSOCIATED STARSDESCRIPTION
      1Ashvini - अश्विनी "physician to the ...β "Sheratan" and γ "…Lord: Ketu (South lu…
      2Bharani - भरणी "the bearer"35, 39 "Lilii Borea", a…Lord: Shukra (Venus…
      3Krittika - कृत्तिका an old name of t…PleiadesLord: Surya (Sun) Sy…
      4Rohini - रोहिणी "the red one", a nam…AldebaranLord: Chandra ( Moo…
      See all 29 rows on en.wikipedia.org
  3. Web2 days ago · The 27 Nakshatras are spread across the 12 zodiac signs in three cusps at Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Some Nakshatras lie entirely within a sign, whereas certain stars overlap in two zodiac signs. Each …

  4. What are Nakshatras? A Guide to the 27 Lunar Mansions

    WebDec 11, 2023 · A person’s birth nakshatra is the main indicator of personality along with their moon sign. In English, nakshatras are known as “lunar mansions.” A Vedic astrologer looks at the nakshatras along with …

  5. The 27 Nakshatras In Vedic Astrology

  6. WebEach nakshatra has its own shakti and power and is governed as ‘lord’ by one of the nine planets following the same order: South lunar node, Venus, Sun, Moon, Mars, North lunar node, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury. The …