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

Punarvasu Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility

Punarvasu nakṣatra explained — ruled by Jupiter, deity Aditi, Deva gaṇa, Ādi nāḍī, Cat yoni. Its classical nature, traits and Guṇa Milan com

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Ardra Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility

Ardra nakṣatra explained — ruled by Rahu, deity Rudra, Manuṣya gaṇa, Ādi nāḍī, Dog yoni. Its classical nature, traits and Guṇa Milan compati

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Mrigashira Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility

Mrigashira nakṣatra explained — ruled by Mars, deity Soma, Deva gaṇa, Madhya nāḍī, Serpent yoni. Its classical nature, traits and Guṇa Milan

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Rohini Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility

Rohini nakṣatra explained — ruled by Moon, deity Brahmā / Prajāpati, Manuṣya gaṇa, Antya nāḍī, Serpent yoni. Its classical nature, traits an

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Krittika Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility

Krittika nakṣatra explained — ruled by Sun, deity Agni, Rākṣasa gaṇa, Antya nāḍī, Sheep yoni. Its classical nature, traits and Guṇa Milan co

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Bharani Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility

Bharani nakṣatra explained — ruled by Venus, deity Yama, Manuṣya gaṇa, Madhya nāḍī, Elephant yoni. Its classical nature, traits and Guṇa Mil

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Ashwini Nakshatra: Ruling Planet, Deity, Traits & Compatibility

Ashwini nakṣatra explained — ruled by Ketu, deity Ashvini Kumāras, Deva gaṇa, Ādi nāḍī, Horse yoni. Its classical nature, traits and Guṇa Mi

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