Calculate your Janma Nakshatra, Pada, ruling planet, Gana, and Nadi from your date and time of birth using Vedic astrology.
In Vedic Astrology (Jyotish), the ecliptic path of 360° is divided into 27 Nakshatras (Lunar Mansions), each covering exactly 13° 20' of arc. Your Janma Nakshatra is the exact birth star constellation occupied by the Moon at the precise moment of your birth.
While your Moon Sign (Rashi) covers a broader 30° span, your Nakshatra provides a much deeper, microscopic layer of insight into your psychological wiring, soul purpose, subconscious instincts, and karmic talents.
Key Components of Your Nakshatra Profile:
| # | Nakshatra Name | Moon Sign (Rashi) | Star Lord (Dasha) | Ruling Deity | Gana | Nadi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashwini | Aries (Mesha) | Ketu | Ashwini Kumaras | Deva | Aadi |
| 2 | Bharani | Aries (Mesha) | Venus | Yama Dev | Manushya | Madhya |
| 3 | Krittika | Aries / Taurus | Sun | Agni Dev | Rakshasa | Antya |
| 4 | Rohini | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Moon | Brahma Dev | Manushya | Antya |
| 5 | Mrigashira | Taurus / Gemini | Mars | Soma (Moon) | Deva | Madhya |
| 6 | Ardra | Gemini (Mithuna) | Rahu | Rudra (Shiva) | Manushya | Aadi |
| 7 | Punarvasu | Gemini / Cancer | Jupiter | Aditi | Deva | Aadi |
| 8 | Pushya | Cancer (Karka) | Saturn | Brihaspati | Deva | Madhya |
| 9 | Ashlesha | Cancer (Karka) | Mercury | Nagas | Rakshasa | Antya |
| 10 | Magha | Leo (Simha) | Ketu | Pitrus (Ancestors) | Rakshasa | Antya |
Your birth Nakshatra ruler determines the starting planetary era (Dasha) of your life, setting the sequence of major life transitions over 120 years.
5 out of 8 Ashtakoot parameters (Nadi 8 pts, Gana 6 pts, Yoni 4 pts, Tara 3 pts, Rashi 7 pts) are derived strictly from bride and groom Nakshatras.
Daily Panchang and auspicious event planning (marriage, business launch, housewarming) rely on calculating daily Nakshatra transits.
✔️ Reality: False! Rakshasa Gana bestows high psychic intuition, acute perception of danger, and extraordinary courage under pressure.
✔️ Reality: False! Over 10 Vedic cancellation rules apply (e.g. same Nakshatra lord or Jupiter aspects), fully nullifying Nadi afflictions.
✔️ Reality: Gandanta stars (Ashlesha-Magha, Jyeshtha-Mula, Revati-Ashwini) mark powerful spiritual transformation points that produce visionary leaders.
In Vedic astrology, the zodiac is divided into 27 lunar constellations called Nakshatras, each spanning exactly 13 degrees and 20 minutes of the ecliptic. The Janma Nakshatra is whichever constellation the Moon occupied at the precise moment of birth, from Ashwini through Revati.
Each Nakshatra is further divided into 4 Padas of 3 degrees and 20 minutes each, giving 108 Padas across the full zodiac. Traditional texts associate each Pada with distinct personality nuances beyond the general traits of its parent Nakshatra.
Every Nakshatra is ruled by one of nine planets, and this ruling planet, or Nakshatra Lord, also sets the starting planet of a person's first Vimshottari Dasha period. For example, someone born under Ashwini starts life in a Ketu Dasha, while someone born under Rohini starts in a Moon Dasha.
Because each Nakshatra's ruling planet is also linked to a traditional gemstone, results here connect directly to the Vimshottari Dasha Calculator for timing analysis and the Moon Sign Calculator for the broader Rashi picture.
Quick answers about how this tool works.
Each Nakshatra spans 13 degrees 20 minutes (800 arcminutes) and is divided into 4 equal Padas of 3 degrees 20 minutes (200 arcminutes) each.
The 27 Nakshatras are Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati.
The Nakshatra Lord rules the birth star and governs your primary Vimshottari Dasha planetary period at birth, shaping childhood experiences and general karma.
Yes! Each Nakshatra is ruled by a specific Vedic planet (e.g. Sun rules Ruby, Moon rules Pearl, Mars rules Red Coral, Mercury rules Emerald, Jupiter rules Yellow Sapphire, Venus rules Diamond, Saturn rules Blue Sapphire, Rahu rules Hessonite, Ketu rules Cat Eye).
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