Glossary of vedic Nakshatras
Ashwini Nakshatra
1st lunar mansion
“possessed by horses”
symbol: horse
Bharani Nakshatra
2nd lunar mansion
“the bearer”
symbol: yoni / female genitalia
Krittika Nakshatra
3rd lunar mansion
“the cutters”
symbol: flame
Rohini Nakshatra
4th lunar mansion
“ascending”
symbol: chariot
Mrigashira Nakshatra
5th lunar mansion
“the searching star”
symbol: the deer’s head
Ardra Nakshatra
6th lunar mansion
“the storm god”
symbol: diamond
Punarvasu Nakshatra
7th lunar mansion
“the return of light”
symbol: quiver of arrows
Pushya Nakshatra
8th lunar mansion
“the star of nourishment”
symbol: mammaries (traditionally: cow’s udders)
Ashlesha Nakshatra
9th lunar mansion
“the entwined star”
symbol: coiled snake
Magha Nakshatra
10th lunar mansion
“the mighty one”
symbol: a royal throne
Purva Phalguni Nakshatra
11th lunar mansion
“the good life”
symbol: a hammock
Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra
12th lunar mansion
“Star of Patronage”
Chitra Nakshatra
14th lunar mansion
“Star of Opportunity”
Swati Nakshatra
15th lunar mansion
“self-going one”
symbol: sprouted plant
Vishakha Nakshatra
16th lunar mansion
“star of purpose”
symbol: a pottery wheel
Anuradha Nakshatra
17th lunar mansion
“Star of Devotion”
Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Jyeshtha Nakshatra
18th lunar mansion
“the excellent one”
symbol: an amulet
Moola Nakshatra
19th lunar mansion
“The Galactic Center”
Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
20th lunar mansion
“The Invincible One”
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
21st lunar mansion
“Final Victory”
Shravana Nakshatra
22nd lunar mansion
“star of listening”
symbol: an ear
Dhanishta Nakshatra
23rd lunar mansion
“most celebrated”
symbol: drum
Shatabhisha Nakshatra
24th lunar mansion
“the hundred physicians”
symbol: mortar & pestle
Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra
25th lunar mansion
“Star of Awakening”
Hasta Nakshatra
13th lunar mansion
“Star of Creativity”
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
26th lunar mansion
“Blessed One”
Revati Nakshatra
27th lunar mansion
“Prosperous”