What are nakshatras?
The zodiac is divided into 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) of 13°20′ each, from Ashwini to Revati. Each has four padas (quarters) of 3°20′, a ruling planet and a presiding deity. The nakshatra the Moon occupied at your birth is your janma nakshatra (birth star).
Why your birth star matters
Your birth star decides the starting dasha in the Vimshottari system, is the basis of 10-porutham marriage matching and Tara Bala, and is used for naming, muhurtham and daily predictions.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my nakshatra?
Enter your birth date, time and place in the free horoscope — the report shows your nakshatra and pada.
Which planets rule the nakshatras?
In Vimshottari order: Ketu, Venus, Sun, Moon, Mars, Rahu, Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury — each rules three nakshatras, starting with Ashwini, Bharani and Krittika.
What is today's nakshatra?
The table on this page highlights the nakshatra the Moon is transiting today.