The zodiac is divided into 12 signs of 30 degrees each – we all know this. The Nakshatras, on the other hand, goes deeper and divides the zodiac into 27 parts of 13 degrees and 20 minutes each. They are based on the degree (longitude) of the Moon. Moon travels 13 degrees and 20 minutes in a day and covers the zodiac (360 degrees) in 27 days. So, each one of 27 Nakshatras is defined by Moon’s single day journey.

So, what’s your birth star? The answer to this question is the Nakshatra you were born in. As per Vedic Astrology, Moon is the most important planet, so the Nakshatra of the Moon is your birth star by default. Here’s how you can find your Birth star/Nakshatra Go to Farfaraway and follow these steps after entering your details Note: the Nakshatra of the Moon is the most important one.

Now check what your Birth Star/Nakshatra means:

Ashwini Ashwini Kumaras have sovereignty over Ashwini. They are twins, they are grandsons of Goddess Aditi, sons of Sun, and Lord Yama and Lord Shani (Saturn) are their brothers. They are known as the divine celestial physicians. They possess magical healing powers. They are known, in particular, to restore eyesight, hearing ability, the sense of smell, youthfulness, and virility. They even possess the healing power to revive a dead person. They are full-time physicians and have the power to free the world of all disease. As per the Vedas, they possess a high-speed vehicle and excellent navigation skills. No path is treacherous for the adventurous divine twins. They travel back and forth between the heaven and the earth during the day or the night. They grant good health, prosperity, the strength to defeat enemies, intelligence to circumvent obstacles, inspire us to wipe off sins, and move towards spirituality. They are one of the most loved Gods. To know more, please check out this #link

Bharani Lord Yama has sovereignty over Bharani. He is the son of Sun and the grandson of Goddess Aditi. Lord Shani (Saturn) and Ashwini Kumaras are his brothers. He was the first mortal to ascend to the heavens and attain immortality. He has since shown the path to other mortals and so he’s rightly known as the king of ancestors. He’s there to receive the recently deceased, who is brought to Yamalok (his palace). He, along with Chitragupta (karmic accountant), then decides the fate of the soul whether the soul would ascend to the heavens or descend to the hells. He’s known to carry a fetter made of iron to shackle the souls who have lived a life full of sins. Once a soul reaps the rewards of good karma (stay in heaven) or pays for the bad karma (served time in hell), the soul is reborn on Earth. Where would this new birth take place, who would be native’s parents, and what would be the native’s destiny is decided by Lord Yama. Lord Yama is given the title of Lord of the cosmic order or the Lord of justice (Dharamraj). To know more, please check out this #link

Krttika Lord Agni, the God of fire, has sovereignty over Krittika. He is the leader of the Vasus, the divine Gods ruling Earth. He’s the son of Lord Prajapati, who is the creator of all creatures. A mythical tale assigns a father-son and a son-father relationship between Lord Agni and Lord Prajapati, adding fuel to the creative fire associated with Lord Agni. He’s lauded the second most number of times, behind Lord Indra, in the Rigveda, which is symbolic of his power and influence. He accepts food on behalf of all the Gods and is also seen as a messenger between humans and the Gods. He blesses the native with intelligence (tejas) to comprehend complicated subjects and burn the veil of delusion that keeps one from true knowledge. By his grace, the native may even elevate to the highest planes of spirituality. Lord Karttikeya, also has sovereignty over Krittika. He's known to be the commander of the celestial army. To know more, please check out this #link

Rohini Lord Prajapati has sovereignty over Rohini. He's considered to be the same as Lord Brahma, who is the Lord of the creation. He fathers Lord Agni and thereafter all the Gods. He then fathers plants, trees, and herd animals making Earth lush green and ecologically balanced. An ox-cart pulled by 2 oxen is the main symbol of this nakshatra. So, farming, gardening, cattle rearing, horticulture, food processing, food transportation, and related industries are associated with Rohini. He’s the all-creator. So, the creative skills of the native would be unmatched, which may manifest through art, music, or drama depending on the birth chart. But with unmatched skills comes a bit of ego, and so the native may have an elitist attitude. To know more, please check out this #link

Mrigashira Lord Soma has sovereignty over Mrigashira. He’s depicted as the nectar of immortality and as a God himself. Several mythical tales narrate the origin, discovery, and extraction of Soma (nectar), which nourishes and rejuvenates the Gods. Such tales symbolize a deeply hidden talent (arts, design, music, drama), quality, or ancient knowledge that the native may one day discover through rigorous hard work, austerity, and persistent efforts. When such talent is uncovered, the native is united with the divine powers and is capable of extraordinary things. Adele and DJ snake have a strong Mrigashira influence in their birth charts. This nakshatra has the power to make the world more delightful. To know more, please check out this #link

Ardra Lord Rudra has sovereignty over Ardra. He's popularly known as Lord Shiva. He is worshipped for protection, long life, good health, and prosperity amongst many things. He is the Lord of destruction and so he initiates the first step towards a new cycle of creation. He is wrathful, fierce, and violent as he puts an end to evil or immoral behavior. His ominous wail is compared to the blast of lightning. So, thunderstorms, cyclones, earthquakes, wounds from sharply pointed weapons, or demolition by war missiles are associated with Ardra. Electrical engineers, geologists, meteorologists, or military leaders are seen from this nakshatra. Lord Rudra is feared by the Gods too but he’s equally merciful, he restores everything that bears the brunt of his anger. A teardrop is the main symbol of this nakshatra. To know more, please check out this #link

Punarvasu Goddess Aditi has sovereignty over Punarvasu. She’s the mother of all the Gods, who reside in the heavens, they are known as the Adityas. Many of them rule different nakshatras. Goddess Aditi is the all-embracing universal goddess. Her sole concern is the well-being of her children. She provides food, clothing, shelter, and protection to us. She nourishes the plants and the trees through rain and is aptly known as Mother Earth. So, shelter homes, care centers, foster homes, orphanages, charitable organizations, dispensaries, hospitals, or nurseries are associated with Purarvasu. To know more, please check out this #link

Pushya Lord Brihaspati has sovereignty over Pushya. He’s the teacher of the Gods. He shows us the path towards righteousness and spirituality through truthfulness, right conduct, sacrifice, and austerity. He is known to be the divine form of Jupiter, a planet known for knowledge and wisdom. He is the Guru. He’s the lord of speech and a master of reciting divine mantras (prayers). He’s the head of all rituals and ceremonies eulogizing the Gods. So, the native could be a member of elite sacred societies. Lord Brihaspati is the head of the Brahmin (learned) class. He oversees the right transfer of knowledge amongst his disciples. He is the preserver of ancient science and divine knowledge. Saturn, a planet associated with ancient science, is the ruler of this nakshatra. Pushya is one of the most auspicious nakshatras. To know more, please check out this #link

Ashlesha The serpents have sovereignty over Ashlesha. They are many tales of the divine serpents helping the Gods defeat the demons. Lord Vasuki is the king of the serpents, he helped the Gods churn the ocean, which made the Gods immortal. Lord Vishnu is known to sit atop the body of Shesha, a divine serpent, which symbolizes the close relationship they share with the Gods. The serpents are a deadly force, they strike first and think later, poison is their weapon, but they are only to be feared by those who sin. The drugs and chemicals industry is directly linked to this nakshatra. They are worshipped for good health and protection. The serpents are atmospheric forces. Their place has the lowermost rank, but it is known to be even more glamourous than that of Lord Indra’s (King of the heavens) home. It’s decorated with beautiful ornaments, has many streams and lakes. It’s full of riches and objects of desires, so all the whims and fancies of the serpents are fulfilled instantly. To know more, please check out this #link

Magha The ancestors have sovereignty over Magha. The Saptarishis (seven sages) and Manu Vaivasvata are the divine ancestors of mankind. In the current lifecycle, the seven sages are Sage Kashyapa, who marries Goddess Aditi and gave birth to the 12 Sun gods (Adityas), Sage Vashishta, who is the son of Lord Mitra-Varuna, the Gods of truthfulness and right action (Sage Parashara, the most renowned astrologer belongs to this lineage), Sage Atri gave birth to the Moon, Sage Jamadagni, Sage Gautama, Sage Bharadvaja, and Sage Vishwamitra. Sage Angiras and Sage Bhrigu are the two most ancient sages. Sage Angiras passed onto us the knowledge of lofty subjects such as philosophy whereas Sage Bhrigu passed onto us science & arts. To know more, please check out this #link

Purva phalguni Lord Bhaga has sovereignty over Purva Phalguni. He is known to bestow wealth and good fortune. His reputation for conferring wealth surpasses every other God. A mythological tale narrates how he lost his vision, which symbolizes the “blind fortune” he can bestow on the native. He’s equally adept at distributing financial resources. Venture capitalists, lottery organizers, charity fund owners are seen from this nakshatra. Inheritance, or financial gains through marriage is also seen from this nakshatra. He’s invoked for good luck in finding the right life partner and for an offspring. To know more, please check out this #link

Uttara phalguni Lord Aryaman has sovereignty over Uttara Phalguni. He’s the keeper of our contractual obligations. The vows we exchange during the marriage ceremony, or the seven circles we take around the fire (Aryaman fire) during an Indian wedding, or the contracts we sign with other parties, Lord Aryaman is there to witness it and more importantly holds us accountable to our word, our promise, our commitment, and to our obligation. “Do as you say you would do” is the motto of this nakshatra. To know more, please check out this #link

Hasta Lord Savitar has sovereignty over Hasta. The Gayatri mantra, the most sacred mantra, is dedicated to him. The mantra is “Oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ. Tat savitur varenyaṃ. Bhargo devasya dhīmahi. Dhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt” which translates to “we choose the Supreme Light of the divine Sun (Lord Savitar); we aspire that it may impel our minds”. Here’s another translation: “May we attain that excellent glory of Savitar the god: So may he stimulate our prayers”. The one who recites the Gayatri mantra remains uninjured even in the worst calamity. Lord Savitar is invoked for wealth, good health, protection, and long life. He has his arms wide open for the one who seeks his blessing, he’s adored by one and all. To know more, please check out this #link

Chitra Lord Tvastar has sovereignty over Chitra. He designs, shapes, and colors all objects on earth and the heavens. He’s the God behind the design of a leaf to the design of a thunderbolt, a mighty weapon having a thousand edges, used by Lord Indra. In the story of Mahabharata, he fashioned the city of Indraprastha for the Pandavas. He’s rightly known as Vishvakarman (maker of all things) and the celestial architect. Lord Tvastar uses an iron Parasu (an axe) to sculpt beautiful objects with unmatched accuracy. The detail-oriented, technical, and exacting nature of this nakshatra, especially in the Virgo sign, is the main reason why Venus, a free-flowing creative planet, is debilitated here. To know more, please check out this #link

Swati Lord Vayu has sovereignty over Swati. He’s the God of the wind, he’s the swiftest of all the Gods. He’s the light of the atmosphere. He transports the gifts of the heavens to Earth and is known to purify our minds, and ward away enemies. He’s invoked for protection, strength, wealth, and long life amongst many things. Lord Vayu wished for freedom of travel and therefore he’s known as Satataga, the one who is always on the move. To know more, please check out this #link

Vishaka Lords Indra and Agni have sovereignty over Vishakha. They fight to eradicate the dark forces of the Universe. Agni is the leader of the Vasus and rules over the Earth. He’s the God of the Brahmins, who are adept at ancient vidya (sacred knowledge) and responsible for preserving that knowledge across ages. Indra is an Aditya( Sun God) and rules over the heavens. He’s the God of the Kshatriyas, who are fearless warriors protecting their motherland and also known for their mental vigor. To know more, please check out this #link

Anuradha Lord Mitra has sovereignty over Anuradha. He is truthful, empathetic, pure, noble, generous, selfless, has a spotless reputation, and protects the rights of others especially the underdog. He believes in non-violence, non-injury to anyone, and to treat others as one would like to be treated. Words such as hostility, animosity, and jealousy have no place for Lord Mitra. He’s a friend of the world. He is the Lord of friendship. To know more, please check out this #link

Jyestha Lord Indra has sovereignty over Jyestha. He is powerful, bold, strong, fearless, mighty, known to possess 1000 powers, and is invincible. He is best known for slaying the demon Vrtra using his preferred weapon, a thunderbolt (Vajra). He defeated many other demons brutally, which is symbolic of his “no-mercy” policy on the battlefield. For such victories, he’s given the title of the King of the heaven and the King of the Gods. He commands respect, holds supreme status, and is well-renowned for his heroics. However, Lord Indra can be a victim of an oversized ego too. To know more, please check out this #link

Mula Goddess Nirrti has sovereignty over Mula. She is the Goddess of destruction. She’s the daughter of Himsa (Violence) and Adharma (unrighteousness). She has Bhaya (fear), Naraka (hell), Maya (illusion), and Vedana (torture) as her children. Destruction is first step towards creation and evolution and she’s assigned this sacred job. She’s the most feared. She uproots, disfigures, and mutilates everything in her path. Sometimes such an extreme force is necessary to wake us up. So, cyclones, hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, epidemics, or any other natural disaster is directly associated with her. She’s known to devour the elderly, sick, and the destitute first. She’s known to shackle her preys with her noose made of iron. Mula is classified as Tikshna (sharp-edged), tamasic (dark), and demonic. Goddess Nirrti is also known as Mother Earth. To know more, please check out this #link

Purva ashadha Goddess Apah has sovereignty over Purva Ashadha. She is the Goddess of water. In the beginning, the Universe was nothing but a sea of water. The creator of all creatures (Prajapati ) was born from this cosmic sea. Water has a purifying effect. It washes away our sins not literally but through self-realization, introspection, austerity, penance, and that is why some rivers are considered holy, particularly in India. Goddess Saraswati oversees this Nakshatra as she is the mother of all rivers. She is the fountainhead of all faculties (mental & spiritual). By her grace, our intellect is purified and we merge with the ultimate truth. She has magical healing powers too. Therefore, the waters cure all diseases, they are considered to be the most skillful of physicians. They also calm flared emotions, anger, and end jealousy. The waters nourish everyone and give us food, and energy. An elephant’s tusk is the main symbol of this nakshatra. To know more, please check out this #link

Uttara Ashada All Gods have sovereignty over Uttara Ashadha. In Uttara ashada, all the 33 divine-forces (Gods) unite in body, mind, and purpose to defeat the demons and conquer forces that threaten the peace of the universe. This is symbolic of team-work, collaboration, and the power of unity. Its main symbol is the tusk of an elephant, which regenerates when severed, which is symbolic of eternal victory, success against all odds, and enlightenment. The native is extremely confident, ambitious, fearless, courageous, possesses an all-conquering force, and succeeds in all endeavors - materialistic or spiritual. To know more, please check out this #link

Sravana Lord Vishnu has sovereignty over Sravana. He’s all-pervading and most powerful. In the current cycle of life, Lord Vishnu incarnates as Lord Vamana, a young Brahmin (learned). In a mythical tale, Lord Vamana wins back the entire Universe from King Bali (a demon) in just three steps and restores peace. This tale is symbolic of Lord Vishnu’s influence, which is beyond measure. So vast is his influence that his very being pervades the entire universe. He lives beyond the remotest region of the Universe and oversees and supervises everything. He has the eyes of the heaven. He establishes the comic law. He declares Lord Indra as the King of heaven, the Rudras as rulers of the atmosphere, and the Vasus as rulers of Earth. No amount of hymns dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the Vedas do justice to his supremacy. To know more, please check out this #link

Dhanistha The Vasus have sovereignty over Dhanistha. Earth (Dhara), water (Apah), fire (Anala/Agni), wind (Anila/Vayu), sky (Prabhasha/Akasha), Sun at day-break (Pratyusha), Soma (Moon), and the fixed star (Dhruva) are the Vasus. Agni is their leader. They fashioned the Earth for the humans. Vasu translates to an abundance of riches and therefore the Vasus bless the native with imperishable prosperity, earthly treasures, and worldwide fame. The native would be wealthy, rich, famous, and most renowned. The Vasus are also known for their kindness and so the native would be magnanimous, generous, philanthropic, and compassionate too. To know more, please check out this #link

Shatabhisha Lord Varuna has sovereignty over Shatabhisha. The holy decrees enacted by Lord Vishnu are enforced by Lord Varuna. He maintains law and order, is true to eternal laws, and is worshipped for forgiveness for one’s sins and those of the ancestors. Those unforgiven face his many fettered net. His net is equal to 100 shackles, which symbolizes the 100 stars that comprise this Nakshatra. These 100 stars are also symbolic of his all-seeing eyes. He’s privy to every misdeed. When two people sit together to plot and scheme, he is there to witness it. He makes the sinner accountable for even the smallest of sins. Nothing escapes his attention and he demands retribution for defying the universal laws. He insists on adherence to the law, atonement for all, and purification of “karma”. To know more, please check out this #link

Purva Bhadrapada Lord Aja Ekapad has sovereignty over Purva Bhadrapada. He is one of the 11 rudras. The rudras are the forces of the atmosphere, which is between the heavens and the Earth. Lord Aja Ekapad is compared to Lord Rudra (vedic form of Lord Shiva) himself, which symbolizes Lord Aja Ekapad’s power and influence. He’s known to be 'the one-legged unborn one' or 'the one-legged goat'. Such depictions symbolize a single bolt of lightning (an unborn fire) that turns into fire on striking the earth. Therefore, he is the storm god, possessing the power of lightning or is the lightning itself – unborn fire. The lightning appears suddenly, rapidly, all at once, and burns everything in its path, which is symbolic of the domineering, cruel, and savage nature of this nakshatra. The front legs of a funeral cot is one of its symbols, which links this nakshatra to the themes of death, destruction, the after-life but also purification of karma through penance. To know more, please check out this #link

Uttara Bhadrapada Lord Ahirbudhnya has sovereignty over Uttara Bhadrapada. He is one of the 11 rudras. He was born of the waters. He’s known to be the cloud serpent, the dragon of the deep ocean, the serpent of the bottom, or the serpent of the atmosphere. He represents the dark, thunderous rain clouds that produce torrential downpours and floods. No matter how thunderous the clouds are, their waters are always nourishing, which is symbolic of the sensitive nature of this nakshatra. The native would be wise, compassionate, driven by heart, would adapt to any given situation... To know more, please check out this #link

Revati Lord Pusan has sovereignty over Revati. He's the God of paths. He knows every corner of the universe. He is an expert navigator. No matter how treacherous or obstacle-ridden our journey (spiritual or earthly) is, he shows the way and protects us. Lord Pusan is lauded more than even the most celebrated Gods, which symbolizes his power and influence. He’s privy to all activities on earth and his protective eye is always on those who seek his guidance. Should we lose our way, he’s there to show us the right path (guidance). That path is lit by Lord Savitar, which symbolizes a journey towards righteousness, truthfulness, and spirituality. He’s known to ride a seven-wheeled goat-drawn chariot, which ensures safety on dangerous backroads and rocky-terrains. He also escorts the recently deceased across the cosmic ocean to the world of the ancestors. To know more, please check out this #link



The following tables classify the nakshatras based on caste, disposition, temperament, quality, and purpose.

Caste Brahmin (Learned) Krittika, Purva Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada, Purva Phalguni Kshatriya (Warrior) Pushya, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Uttara Phalguni Merchant Ashwini, Hasta, Punarvasu Shudra (Public servant) Anuradha, Magha, Revati, Rohini Farmer/Creative Chitra, Dhanishta, Jyeshtha, Mrigashirsha Butcher Ardra, Mula, Shatabhisha, Swati Outcaste Ashlesha, Bharani, Sravana, Vishakha

Disposition Chara (Movable) Dhanishta, Punarvasu, Shatabhisha, Sravana, Swati Dhruva (Fixed) Rohini, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Uttara Phalguni Kshipra (Fast moving) Ashwini, Hasta, Pushya Mridu (Soft, Tender) Anuradha, Chitra, Mrigashirsha, Revati Tikshna (Sharp, Pointed) Ardra, Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Mula Ugra (Fierce) Bharani, Magha, Purva Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada, Purva Phalguni Mixed (Sharp but also Soft) Vishakha, Krittika

GANA (temperament) Manusha (Humanly) Ardra, Bharani, Purva Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada, Purva Phalguni, Rohini, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Uttara Phalguni Rakhasa (Demonic) Ashlesha, Chitra, Dhanishta, Jyeshtha, Krittika, Magha, Mula, Shatabhisha, Vishakha Deva (Divine) Anuradha, Ashwini, Hasta, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Revati, Sravana, Swati

GUNA (Quality) Rajasic (Worldly) Bharani, Hasta, Krittika, Purva Ashadha, Purva Phalguni, Rohini, Sravana, Swati, Uttara Phalguni Tamasic (Dark) Anuradha, Ardra, Chitra, Dhanishta, Magha, Mrigashirsha, Mula, Pushya, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada Sattvic (Selfless) Ashlesha, Ashwini, Jyeshtha, Punarvasu, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati, Uttara Ashadha, Vishakha

PURPOSE Artha (Woking for basic needs) Bharani, Jyeshtha, Magha, Punarvasu, Purva Bhadrapada, Sravana, Swati Dharma (Being duty-bound and righteous) Anuradha, Ashlesha, Ashwini, Dhanishta, Pushya, Shatabhisha, Vishakha Kama (Worldly) Ardra, Chitra, Krittika, Mula, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Bhadrapada Moksha (Salvation) Hasta, Mrigashirsha, Purva Ashadha, Revati, Rohini, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Phalguni