NAKSHATRAS

ASHWINI

• Lord: Ketu (South lunar node)
• Symbol : Horse's head
• Deity : Ashvins, the horse-headed twins who are physicians to the gods
• Indian zodiac: 0° - 13°20' Mesha
• Western zodiac 26° Aries - 9°20' Taurus

BHARANI

• Lord: Shukra (Venus)
• Symbol: Yoni, the female organ of reproduction
• Deity: Yama, god of death or Dharma
• Indian zodiac: 13° 20' - 26°40' Mesha
• Western zodiac 9° 20' - 22° 40' Taurus

KRITTIKA

• Lord: Surya (Sun)
• Symbol: Knife or spear
• Deity : Agni, god of fire
• Indian zodiac: 26°40' Mesha - 10° Vrishabha
• Western zodiac 22° 40' Taurus - 6° Gemini

ROHINI

• Lord: Chandra (Moon)
• Symbol: Cart or chariot, temple, banyan tree
• Deity : Brahma or Prajapati, the Creator
• Indian zodiac: 10° - 23°20' Vrishabha
• Western zodiac 6° - 19°20' Gemini

MRIGSHIRA

• Lord: Mangala (Mars)
• Symbol: Deer's head
• Deity: Soma, Chandra, the Moon god
• Indian zodiac: 23° 20' Vrishabha - 6° 40' Mithuna
• Western zodiac: 19°20' Gemini - 2°40' Cancer

ARDRA

• Lord: Rahu (North lunar node)
• Symbol: Teardrop, diamond, a human head
• Deity : Rudra, the storm god
• Indian zodiac: 6° 40' - 20° Mithuna
• Western zodiac: 2° 40' - 16° Cancer

PUNARVASU

• Lord: Guru (Jupiter)
• Symbol : Bow and quiver
• Deity : Aditi, mother of the gods
• Indian zodiac: 20° Mithuna - 3°20' Karka
• Western zodiac 16° - 29°20' Cancer

PUSHYA

• Lord: Shani (Saturn)
• Symbol : Cow's udder, lotus, arrow and circle
• Deity : Bṛhaspati, priest of the gods
• Indian zodiac: 3°20' -16°40' Karka
• Western zodiac 29°20' Cancer - 12°40' Leo

ASHLESHA

• Lord: Budh (Mercury)
• Symbol: Serpent
• Deity : Sarpas or Nagas, deified snakes
• Indian zodiac: 16°40' - 30° Karka
• Western zodiac 12°40' - 26° Leo

MAGHA

• Lord: Ketu (south lunar node)
• Symbol : Royal Throne
• Deity : Pitrs, 'The Fathers', family ancestors
• Indian zodiac: 0° - 13°20' Simha
• Western zodiac 26° Leo - 9°20' Virgo

PURVA PHALGUNI

• Lord: Shukra (Venus)
• Symbol : Front legs of bed, hammock, fig tree
• Deity : Bhaga, god of marital bliss and prosperity
• Indian zodiac: 13°20' - 26°40' Simha
• Western zodiac 9°20' - 22°40' Virgo

UTTARA PHALGUNI

• Lord: Surya (Sun)
• Symbol: Four legs of bed, hammock
• Deity : Aryaman, god of patronage and favours
• Indian zodiac: 26°40' Simha- 10° Kanya
• Western zodiac 22°40' Virgo - 6° Libra

HASTA

• Lord: Chandra (Moon)
• Symbol: Hand or fist
• Deity : Saviti or Surya, the Sun god
• Indian zodiac: 10° - 23°20' Kanya
• Western zodiac 6° - 19°20' Libra

CHITRA

• Lord: Mangala (Mars)
• Symbol: Bright jewel or pearl
• Deity : Tvastar or Vishvakarman, the celestial architect
• Indian zodiac: 23°20' Kanya - 6°40' Tula
• Western zodiac: 19°20' Libra - 2°40' Scorpio

SWATI

• Lord: Rahu (north lunar node)
• Symbol: Shoot of plant, coral
• Deity : Vayu, the Wind god
• Indian zodiac: 6°40' - 20° Tula
• Western zodiac 2°40' - 16° Scorpio

VISHAKHA

• Lord: Guru (Jupiter)
• Symbol : Triumphal arch, potter's wheel
• Deity : Indra, chief of the gods; Agni, god of Fire
• Indian zodiac: 20° Tula - 3°20' Vrishchika
• Western zodiac 16° - 29°20' Scorpio

ANURADHA

• Lord: Shani (Saturn)
• Symbol : Triumphal archway, lotus
• Deity : Mitra, one of Adityas of friendship and partnership
• Indian zodiac: 3°20' - 16°40' Vrishchika
• Western zodiac 29°20' Scorpio - 12°40' Sagittarius

JYESHTHA

• Lord: Budh (Mercury)
• Symbol : circular amulet, umbrella, earring
• Deity : Indra, chief of the gods
• Indian zodiac: 16°40' - 30° Vrishchika
• Western zodiac 12°40' - 26° Sagittarius

MOOLA

• Lord: Ketu (south lunar node)
• Symbol : Bunch of roots tied together, elephant goad
• Deity : Nirrti, goddess of dissolution and destruction
• Indian zodiac: 0° - 13°20' Dhanus
• Western zodiac 26° Sagittarius - 9°20' Capricorn

PURVA ASHADA

• Lord: Shukra (Venus)
• Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan, winnowing basket
• Deity : Apah, god of Water
• Indian zodiac: 13°20' - 26°40' Dhanus
• Western zodiac 9°20' - 22°40' Capricorn

UTTARA ASHADA

• Lord: Surya (Sun)
• Symbol : Elephant tusk, small bed
• Deity : Visvedevas, universal gods
• Indian zodiac: 26°40' Dhanus - 10° Makara
• Western zodiac 22°40' Capricorn - 6° Aquarius

SRAVAN

• Lord: Chandra (Moon)
• Symbol : Ear or Three Footprints
• Deity : Vishnu, preserver of universe
• Indian zodiac: 10° - 23°20' Makara
• Western zodiac 6° - 19°20' Aquarius

DHANISHTA

• Lord: Mangala (Mars)
• Symbol : Drum or flute
• Deity : Eight vasus, deities of earthly abundance
• Indian zodiac: 23°20' Makara - 6°40' Kumbha
• Western zodiac 19°20' Aquarius - 2°40' Pisces

SHATABHISHA

• Lord: Rahu (north lunar node)
• Symbol : Empty circle, 1,000 flowers or stars
• Deity : Varun, god of cosmic waters, sky and earth
• Indian zodiac: 6°40' - 20° Kumbha ; Western zodiac2°40' - 16° Pisces

PURVA BHADRAPADA

• Lord: Guru (Jupiter)
• Symbol : Swords or two front legs of funeral cot, man with two faces
• Deity : Ajikapada, an ancient fire dragon
• Indian zodiac: 20° Kumbha - 3°20' Meena ; Western zodiac 16° - 29°20' Pisces

UTTARA BHADRAPADA

• Lord: Shani (Saturn)
• Symbol : Twins, back legs of funeral cot, snake in the water
• Deity : Ahir Budhyana, serpent or dragon of the deep
• Indian zodiac: 3°20' - 16°40' Meena ; Western zodiac29°20' Pisces - 12°40' Aries

REWATI

• Lord: Budh (Mercury)
• Symbol : Fish or a pair of fish, drum
• Deity : Pushan, nourisher, the protective deity
• Indian zodiac: 16°40' - 30° Meena
• Western zodiac 12°40' - 26° Aries