Lunar Mansions
The 27 Nakshatras
Each of the 27 lunar mansions carries its own governing deity, planetary ruler, and distinct karmic archetype.
Ashwini
#1Horse Head · Ashvini Kumaras
Ruler: Ketu
Bharani
#2Yoni · Yama
Ruler: Venus
Krittika
#3Razor/Flame · Agni
Ruler: Sun
Rohini
#4Cart/Chariot · Brahma
Ruler: Moon
Mrigashira
#5Deer Head · Soma
Ruler: Mars
Ardra
#6Teardrop/Diamond · Rudra
Ruler: Rahu
Punarvasu
#7Bow & Quiver · Aditi
Ruler: Jupiter
Pushya
#8Flower/Circle · Brihaspati
Ruler: Saturn
Ashlesha
#9Coiled Serpent · Sarpas
Ruler: Mercury
Magha
#10Royal Throne · Pitris
Ruler: Ketu
Purva Phalguni
#11Front Legs of Bed · Bhaga
Ruler: Venus
Uttara Phalguni
#12Back Legs of Bed · Aryaman
Ruler: Sun
Hasta
#13Hand/Fist · Savitr
Ruler: Moon
Chitra
#14Bright Jewel · Tvashtar
Ruler: Mars
Swati
#15Young Shoot · Vayu
Ruler: Rahu
Vishakha
#16Triumphal Arch · Indragni
Ruler: Jupiter
Anuradha
#17Lotus Flower · Mitra
Ruler: Saturn
Jyeshtha
#18Circular Amulet · Indra
Ruler: Mercury
Mula
#19Tied Roots · Nirriti
Ruler: Ketu
Purva Ashadha
#20Elephant Tusk · Apas
Ruler: Venus
Uttara Ashadha
#21Small Bed/Tusk · Vishvadevas
Ruler: Sun
Shravana
#22Ear/3 Footprints · Vishnu
Ruler: Moon
Dhanishta
#23Drum/Flute · Eight Vasus
Ruler: Mars
Shatabhisha
#24Empty Circle/100 Physicians · Varuna
Ruler: Rahu
Purva Bhadrapada
#25Front of Funeral Cot · Aja Ekapada
Ruler: Jupiter
Uttara Bhadrapada
#26Back of Funeral Cot · Ahirbudhnya
Ruler: Saturn
Revati
#27Pair of Fish · Pushan
Ruler: Mercury