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27 Nakshatras: Their ruling planet, ruling lord and symbol

27 Nakshatras: Their ruling planet, ruling lord and symbol
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What is a Nakshatra?The terms "Naksha," which denotes a map, and "Tara," which denotes a star, are the origins of the word "Nakshatra." The Rig Veda, Yajurveda, and Atharva Veda all mention this Vedic term, which describes the mapping of stars. 'Nakshatra' in Indian astrology refers to constellations or groups of stars with the moon at a specific angle that affect a person's life from the moment of birth. The zodiac signs of those born under each nakshatra are influenced by the Moon's position within it. The Moon, which is in charge of the nakshatras, transitions between the signs of the zodiac in approximately 28 days. Furthermore, the Moon is roughly 13 degrees and 20 minutes long and spends around a day in each nakshatra. Four padas (three degrees and twenty minutes each) are created from the nakshatras. Each pada is the ninth division, or "navamsa," of each zodiac, and is governed by its own ruling planet.Every one of the 27 Nakshatra symbols corresponds to a ruling deity with distinct attributes and traits. It is thought that these gods have a strong influence over people who are born under their nakshatra. Each nakshatra is also linked to a ruling planet, animal, or symbol.Let's know about each Nakshatra, their Ruling Planet, Lord and Symbols..!!
S.No.NakshatraRuling PlanetRuling LordSymbol
1.AshwiniKetuAshwina KumarHorse's head
2.BharniShukraLord YamaYoni
3.KritikaSuryaAgniKnife
4.RohiniChandraBrahmaCart, Temple, Banyana Tree
5.MrigshiraMangal SomaDeer's head
6.ArdaraRahuRudraTeardrop, Diamond, a Human head
7.PunarvasuGuruAditiBow and quiver
8.PushyaShaniBrihaspatiCow's udder, lotus, arrow and circle
9.Ashlesha BudhSarpa or NagasSerpent
10MaghaKetuPitra or ForefathersRoyal throne
11.Poorva PhalguniShukraAryamanFront leg of the bed, hammock, fig tree
12.Uttara PhalguniSuryaBhagafour legs of the bed, hammock
13.HastaChandraSaviti or SuryaHand or fist
14.ChitraMangal Tvastar or VishwakarmaBright jewel or pearl
15.SwatiRahuVayuShoot of plant, coral
16.VishakhaGuru
Indra and AgniTriumphal arch, potter's wheel
17.AnuradhaShani
MitraTriumphal arch, lotus
18. JyeshthaBudhIndraCircular amulet, umbrella, and earrings
19.Moola KetuNirtiBunch of roots tied together, elephant goad
20.Poorva-ShadaShukraApahElephant tusk, fan, winnowing basket
21.Uttara-ShadhaSurya
VishvedevasElephant tusk
22.Shravana Chandra
VishnuEars or three footprints
23.DhanishthaMangal Eight VasusDrum or flute
24.ShatbhishaRahuVarunaEmpty circle, flowers or stars
25.Poorva BhadrapadaGuru
AjikapadaSwords, or two front legs of cot, a man with two faes
26.Uttara BhadrapadaShaniAhir BudhyanaTwins, back legs of cot, snake in the water
27.RevatiBudhPushanPair of fish, drum
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