The 27 Nakshatras

Your Moon's nakshatra — your birth star — is the oldest layer of a Vedic chart, older than the twelve signs. Each of the twenty-seven carries a ruling planet, a presiding deity and a temperament that colours a life. Here they are, from the classical table the engine reads.

• Ashwini
  Ketu · Ashwini Kumaras — the star of transport — swift, healing energy.
• Bharani
  Venus · Yama — the star of restraint — growth through discipline.
• Krittika
  Sun · Agni — the star of fire — ambition and protection.
• Rohini
  Moon · Prajapati — the star of ascent — beauty, growth and plenty.
• Mrigashira
  Mars · Soma — the star of searching — the seeker's mind.
• Ardra
  Rahu · Rudra — the storm star — growth through upheaval.
• Punarvasu
  Jupiter · Aditi — the star of renewal — return of the light.
• Pushya
  Saturn · Brihaspati — the star of nourishment — faith and care.
• Ashlesha
  Mercury · The Nagas — the clinging star — hypnotic insight.
• Magha
  Ketu · The Pitris — the star of power — thrones and lineage.
• Purva Phalguni
  Venus · Bhaga — the star of pleasure — ease and charm.
• Uttara Phalguni
  Sun · Aryaman — the star of patronage — kindness kept.
• Hasta
  Moon · Savitar — the star of the hand — skill and healing.
• Chitra
  Mars · Tvashtar (Vishwakarma) — the star of opportunity — craft and brilliance.
• Swati
  Rahu · Vayu — the star of independence — the self-made.
• Vishakha
  Jupiter · Indragni — the star of purpose — focused ambition.
• Anuradha
  Saturn · Mitra — the star of devotion — friendship and balance.
• Jyeshtha
  Mercury · Indra — the eldest star — seniority and protection.
• Mula
  Ketu · Nirriti — the root star — depth and investigation.
• Purva Ashadha
  Venus · Apas — the invincible star — improvement unbeaten.
• Uttara Ashadha
  Sun · The Vishwadevas — the universal star — lasting victory.
• Shravana
  Moon · Vishnu — the star of learning — listening and teaching.
• Dhanishta
  Mars · The eight Vasus — the star of symphony — wealth and rhythm.
• Shatabhisha
  Rahu · Varuna — the veiling star — the hundred healers.
• Purva Bhadrapada
  Jupiter · Aja Ekapada — the star of transformation — inner fire.
• Uttara Bhadrapada
  Saturn · Ahirbudhnya — the warrior star — depth and steadiness.
• Revati
  Mercury · Pushan — the nourishing star — journeys kept safe.