27 Nakshatras in Vedic Astrology

The Zodiac according to Indian Astrology the whole astrological cycle is 360 degrees i. e. 12 signs(rashi)=360 degrees and 1 sign(rashi) is 30 degree and there are 27 Nakshatras or Constellations it it. Each Nakshatras occupies 13^o20’ of the 360^o circle of constellations which is the span of one Nakshartra and in this way 13^o20’ x 27=360^o which is the entire Zodiac. Further each Nakshatra is divided into 4 quarters or padas or also known as charan. Each pada=3^o20’;so 3^o20’ x 4=13^o20’;4 padas x 27 Nakshatras=108 padas in 360^o. The 27 Nakshatras, each with 4 pada, give 108 which is the number of beads in a Japa Mala, indication all the elements(ansh) of Vishu.

The concept of Nakshatras is used in Vedic Astrology for accurate predictions and astrological analysis. Janama Nakshatra is the Nakshatra in which the Natal Moon is placed at the time of birth. Janama Nakshatra gives an insights to one’s thinking patterns, personality and characteristics of the person and also calculating the dasha period.

The Moon gives different result in each of the 27 Nakshatras and in each pada or quarter of each Nakshatra. Moon transits all 27 Nakshatras in a month, completing the Zodiac orbit causing Amavasya and Poornima by waxing and waning in size. Let us know the name of all 27 Nakshatras:-