The Jyotiṣa Journal

Nakshatras

The twenty-seven lunar mansions and their padas: deities, symbols, trees, and what a planet placed in each one actually signifies.

Nakshatras

Mula Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility

Mula nakṣatra explained — ruled by Ketu, deity Nirṛti, Rākṣasa gaṇa, Ādi nāḍī, Dog yoni. Its classical nature, traits and Guṇa Milan compati

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Jyeshtha Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility

Jyeshtha nakṣatra explained — ruled by Mercury, deity Indra, Rākṣasa gaṇa, Ādi nāḍī, Deer yoni. Its classical nature, traits and Guṇa Milan

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Anuradha Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility

Anuradha nakṣatra explained — ruled by Saturn, deity Mitra, Deva gaṇa, Madhya nāḍī, Deer yoni. Its classical nature, traits and Guṇa Milan c

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Vishakha Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility

Vishakha nakṣatra explained — ruled by Jupiter, deity Indra-Agni, Rākṣasa gaṇa, Antya nāḍī, Tiger yoni. Its classical nature, traits and Guṇ

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Swati Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility

Swati nakṣatra explained — ruled by Rahu, deity Vāyu, Deva gaṇa, Antya nāḍī, Buffalo yoni. Its classical nature, traits and Guṇa Milan compa

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Chitra Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility

Chitra nakṣatra explained — ruled by Mars, deity Tvaṣṭṛ / Viśvakarman, Rākṣasa gaṇa, Madhya nāḍī, Tiger yoni. Its classical nature, traits a

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Hasta Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility

Hasta nakṣatra explained — ruled by Moon, deity Savitṛ, Deva gaṇa, Ādi nāḍī, Buffalo yoni. Its classical nature, traits and Guṇa Milan compa

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Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility

Uttara Phalguni nakṣatra explained — ruled by Sun, deity Aryaman, Manuṣya gaṇa, Ādi nāḍī, Cow yoni. Its classical nature, traits and Guṇa Mi

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Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility

Purva Phalguni nakṣatra explained — ruled by Venus, deity Bhaga, Manuṣya gaṇa, Madhya nāḍī, Rat yoni. Its classical nature, traits and Guṇa

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Magha Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility

Magha nakṣatra explained — ruled by Ketu, deity Pitṛs, Rākṣasa gaṇa, Antya nāḍī, Rat yoni. Its classical nature, traits and Guṇa Milan compa

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Ashlesha Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility

Ashlesha nakṣatra explained — ruled by Mercury, deity Nāgas, Rākṣasa gaṇa, Antya nāḍī, Cat yoni. Its classical nature, traits and Guṇa Milan

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Pushya Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility

Pushya nakṣatra explained — ruled by Saturn, deity Bṛhaspati, Deva gaṇa, Madhya nāḍī, Sheep yoni. Its classical nature, traits and Guṇa Mila

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