Nakshatra
Ashwini nakshatra
Ashwini natives are quick, energetic and pioneering, with a healer's touch and a love of new beginnings.
| Spans | Mesha 0° – Mesha 13° 20′ |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Ketu |
| Deity | The Ashwini Kumaras |
| Symbol | Horse's head |
| Gana | Deva (divine) |
| Yoni (animal) | Horse |
| Nadi | Adi (Vata) |
| Rashi | Mesha |
| Gemstone (of the lord) | Cat's Eye (Lehsunia) |
Nature of Ashwini
Ashwini natives are quick, energetic and pioneering, with a healer's touch and a love of new beginnings. They act fast, help others readily and dislike waiting, though patience and follow-through are lessons for them.
Its ruling planet Ketu signifies detachment, intuition, spirituality and past karma, and its dasha is the first one for people born with the Moon here.
The four padas
- Pada 1 · Mesha 0° – Mesha 3° 20′ · Mesha navamsa · Name syllable: Chu
- Pada 2 · Mesha 3° 20′ – Mesha 6° 40′ · Vrishabha navamsa · Name syllable: Che
- Pada 3 · Mesha 6° 40′ – Mesha 10° · Mithuna navamsa · Name syllable: Cho
- Pada 4 · Mesha 10° – Mesha 13° 20′ · Karka navamsa · Name syllable: La
Compatibility
By Guna Milan, the most compatible nakshatras are Bharani, Pushya, Shravana, Swati and Krittika.
The least compatible are Jyeshtha, Mula and Hasta.
Calculated with the 36-point Ashtakoot for the middle padas; your exact padas and full charts can change this.
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