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Your Janma Birth Star
Moola (मूल)
Pada 2 - Sagittarius (Dhanu Rashi)
Ruling Planet (Lord)
Ketu
Presiding Deity
Goddess Nirriti
Gana & Yoni
Rakshasa | Dog Yoni
Nadi & Varna
Adi Nadi | Kshatriya
Auspicious Baby Name Syllables (Namankshara)
Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhee
Personality & Life Strengths: People born under Moola Nakshatra possess a penetrating intellect, deep investigative curiosity, and the ability to find root truths. You excel in research, philosophy, leadership, and transformation.
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In Vedic Astrology (Jyotish Shastra), your Janma Nakshatra (जन्म नक्षत्र) is the lunar mansion in which the Moon was transiting at the exact moment of your birth. The 360-degree zodiac belt is divided into 27 Nakshatras, each spanning 13 degrees and 20 minutes.

While your Sun Sign reveals your outer career drive, your Janma Nakshatra reveals your subconscious mind, emotional nature, karmic life lessons, and mental temperament. It is also the foundation for Kundli Gun Milan (Horoscope Matching) and choosing auspicious baby name starting letters.

All 27 Nakshatras & 4 Padas
Calculates your exact birth star (Ashwini to Revati) and specific Pada (1, 2, 3, or 4).
Ashtakoot Attributes
Provides essential matching metrics: Gana (Deva/Manushya/Rakshasa), Yoni animal, and Nadi (Adi/Madhya/Antya).
Ruling Deities & Planets
Reveals the presiding Vedic deity (Lord Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu, Agni) and planetary lord.
Auspicious Baby Name Letters
Suggests traditional Namankshara (starting alphabet syllables) aligned with your specific Pada.
Vedic Wisdom: Each Nakshatra is divided into 4 quarters called Padas. The 108 Padas in total correspond to the 108 sacred beads of a Japa Mala, representing the full cosmic matrix of human consciousness.

The 27 Nakshatras & Their Planetary Rulers

No. Nakshatra Name Planetary Lord Presiding Deity Gana Lucky Syllables
1 Ashwini Ketu Ashwini Kumaras Deva Chu, Che, Cho, La
2 Bharani Venus Lord Yama Manushya Lee, Lu, Le, Lo
3 Krittika Sun Lord Agni Rakshasa A, Ee, U, Ea
4 Rohini Moon Lord Brahma Manushya O, Va, Vi, Vu
5 Mrigashira Mars Lord Soma Deva Ve, Vo, Ka, Kee
6 Ardra Rahu Lord Rudra Manushya Ku, Gha, Nga, Chha
7 Punarvasu Jupiter Goddess Aditi Deva Ke, Ko, Ha, Hee
8 Pushya Saturn Lord Brihaspati Deva Hu, He, Ho, Da
9 Ashlesha Mercury The Nagas Rakshasa Dee, Doo, De, Do
10 Magha Ketu The Pitris Rakshasa Ma, Mee, Moo, Me
11 Purva Phalguni Venus Lord Bhaga Manushya Mo, Ta, Tee, Too
12 Uttara Phalguni Sun Lord Aryaman Manushya Te, To, Pa, Pee
13 Hasta Moon Lord Savitur Deva Pu, Sha, Na, Tha
14 Chitra Mars Lord Vishwakarma Rakshasa Pe, Po, Ra, Ree
15 Swati Rahu Lord Vayu Deva Ru, Re, Ro, Taa
16 Vishakha Jupiter Indra & Agni Rakshasa Tee, Too, Te, To
17 Anuradha Saturn Lord Mitra Deva Na, Nee, Noo, Ne
18 Jyeshtha Mercury Lord Indra Rakshasa No, Ya, Yee, Yu
19 Moola Ketu Goddess Nirriti Rakshasa Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhee
20 Purva Ashadha Venus Goddess Apas Manushya Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dhaa
21 Uttara Ashadha Sun The Vishwadevas Manushya Bhe, Bho, Ja, Jee
22 Shravana Moon Lord Vishnu Deva Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho
23 Dhanishta Mars The Eight Vasus Rakshasa Ga, Gee, Gu, Ge
24 Shatabhisha Rahu Lord Varuna Rakshasa Go, Sa, See, Su
25 Purva Bhadrapada Jupiter Aja Ekapada Manushya Se, So, Da, Dee
26 Uttara Bhadrapada Saturn Ahirbudhnya Manushya Du, Tha, Jha, Na
27 Revati Mercury Lord Pushan Deva De, Do, Cha, Chee

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between Rashi and Nakshatra? +
Your Rashi (Moon Sign) is one of the 12 large zodiac sectors (spanning 30 degrees each). Your Nakshatra (Birth Star) is a more precise subdivision (spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes). There are 2.25 Nakshatras within each Rashi, giving much deeper insight into your soul characteristics.
What is the importance of Nakshatra Pada? +
Every Nakshatra has 4 Padas (Quarters). Your specific Pada determines the Navamsha chart (D9) position of the Moon, your lucky baby naming syllables (Namankshara), and subtle personality variations.
Which Nakshatra is considered the most auspicious? +
Pushya Nakshatra (8th Star), ruled by Saturn and presided over by Guru Brihaspati, is traditionally revered as the king of all Nakshatras (Maha Nakshatra), symbolizing supreme nourishment, spiritual wisdom, and prosperity.