| No. |
Name |
Associated stars |
Description |
Image
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| 1
|
Ashwini
|
β and
γ
Arietis
|
- Astrological Mate:
Ketu (South lunar node)
- Symbol: Horse’s head
- Rigvedic name:
Ashwins, the horse-headed twins who are physicians to
the gods
- Indian zodiac: 0° - 13°20′ Mesha
- Western zodiac: 26° Aries - 9°20′ Taurus
|
|
| 2
|
Bharani
"the bearer"
|
35,
39, and
41
Arietis
|
- Astrological Mate:
Shukra (Venus)
- Symbol:
Yoni, the female organ of reproduction
- Rigvedic name:
Yama,
god of death or
Dharma
- Indian zodiac: 13° 20′ - 26°40′ Mesha
- Western zodiac: 9° 20′ - 22° 40′ Taurus
|
|
| 3
|
Krittika
an old name of the Pleiades; personified as the nurses of
Kārttikeya, a son of Shiva.
|
Pleiades
|
- Astrological Mate:
Surya (Sun)
- Symbol:
Knife or
spear
- Rigvedic name:
Agni, god of fire
- Indian zodiac: 26°40′ Mesha - 10° Vrishabha
- Western zodiac: 22° 40′ Taurus - 6° Gemini
|
|
| 4
|
Rohini
"the red one", a name of
Aldebaran. Also known as brāhmī
|
Aldebaran
|
|
|
| 5
|
Mrigashīra
"the deer's head". Also known as āgrahāyaṇī
|
λ,
φ
Orionis
|
- Astrological Mate:
Mangala (Mars)
- Symbol: Deer’s head
- Rigvedic name:
Soma,
Chandra, the Moon god
- Indian zodiac: 23° 20′ Vrishabha - 6° 40′ Mithuna
- Western zodiac: 19° 20′ Gemini - 2° 40′ Cancer
|
|
| 6
|
Ardra
"the moist one"
|
Betelgeuse
|
- Astrological Mate:
Rahu (North lunar node)
- Symbol: Teardrop, diamond, a human head
- Rigvedic name:
Rudra, the storm god
- Indian zodiac: 6° 40′ - 20° Mithuna
- Western zodiac: 2° 40′ - 16° Cancer
|
|
| 7
|
Punarvasu (dual)
"the two restorers of goods", also known as yamakau "the
two chariots"
|
Castor and
Pollux
|
- Astrological Mate:
Guru (Jupiter)
- Symbol : Bow and quiver
- Rigvedic name:
Aditi, mother of the gods
- Indian zodiac: 20° Mithuna - 3°20′ Karka
- Western zodiac: 16° - 29°20′ Cancer
|
|
| 8
|
Pushya/Tishya
"the nourisher", also known as sidhya or tiṣya
|
γ,
δ and
θ
Cancri
|
- Astrological Mate:
Shani (Saturn)
- Symbol: Cow's udder,
lotus, arrow and circle
- Rigvedic name:
Bṛhaspati, priest of the gods
- Indian zodiac: 3° 20′ - 16° 40′ Karka
- Western zodiac: 29° 20′ Cancer - 12° 40′ Leo
|
|
| 9
|
Ashleshā
"the embrace"
|
δ,
ε,
η,
ρ, and
σ
Hydrae
|
- Astrological Mate:
Budha (Mercury)
- Symbol: Serpent
- Rigvedic name: Sarpas or
Nagas, deified snakes
- Indian zodiac: 16° 40′ - 30° Karka
- Western zodiac: 12° 40′ - 26° Leo
|
|
| 10
|
Maghā
"the bountiful"
|
Regulus
|
- Astrological Mate:
Ketu (South lunar node)
- Symbol: Royal Throne
- Rigvedic name:
Pitrs, 'The Fathers', family ancestors
- Indian zodiac: 0° - 13° 20′ Simha
- Western zodiac: 26° Leo - 9° 20′ Virgo
|
|
| 11
|
Pūrva Phalgunī
"first reddish one"
|
δ and
θ
Leonis
|
- Astrological Mate:
Shukra (Venus)
- Symbol: Front legs of bed, hammock, fig tree
- Rigvedic name:
Aryaman, god of patronage and favours
- Indian zodiac: 13° 20′ - 26°40′ Simha
- Western zodiac: 9° 20′ - 22°40′ Virgo
|
|
| 12
|
Uttara Phalgunī
"second reddish one"
|
Denebola
|
- Astrological Mate:
Surya (Sun)
- Symbol: Four legs of bed, hammock
- Rigvedic name:
Bhaga, god of marital bliss and prosperity
- Indian zodiac: 26° 40′ Simha- 10° Kanya
- Western zodiac: 22° 40′ Virgo - 6° Libra
|
|
| 13
|
Hasta
"the hand"
|
α,
β,
γ,
δ and
ε
Corvi
|
- Astrological Mate:
Chandra (Moon)
- Symbol: Hand or fist
- Rigvedic name:
Savitr, the Sun god
- Indian zodiac: 10° - 23° 20′ Kanya
- Western zodiac: 6° - 19° 20′ Libra
|
|
| 14
|
Chitra
"the bright one", a name of Spica
|
Spica
|
- Astrological Mate:
Mangala (Mars)
- Symbol: Bright jewel or pearl
- Rigvedic name:
Tvastar,
Vishwakarma
- Indian zodiac: 23° 20′ Kanya - 6° 40′ Tula
- Western zodiac: 19° 20′ Libra - 2° 40′ Scorpio
|
|
| 15
|
Swāti
"Su-Ati (sanskrit) Very good" name of Arcturus
|
Arcturus
|
- Astrological Mate:
Rahu (North lunar node)
- Symbol: Shoot of plant, coral
- Rigvedic name:
Vayu, the Wind god
- Indian zodiac: 6° 40′ - 20° Tula
- Western zodiac: 2° 40′ - 16° Scorpio
|
|
| 16
|
Visakha
"forked, having branches"; also known as rādhā "the gift"
|
α,
β,
γ and
ι
Librae
|
- Astrological Mate:
Guru (Jupiter)
- Symbol: Triumphal arch, potter's wheel
- Rigvedic name:
Indra, chief of the gods;
Agni, god of Fire
- Indian zodiac: 20° Tula - 3° 20′ Vrishchika
- Western zodiac: 16° - 29° 20′ Scorpio
|
|
| 17
|
Anuradha
"following rādhā"
|
β,
δ and
π
Scorpionis
|
- Astrological Mate:
Shani (Saturn)
- Symbol: Triumphal archway, lotus
- Rigvedic name:
Mitra, one of Adityas of friendship and partnership
- Indian zodiac: 3° 20′ - 16° 40′ Vrishchika
- Western zodiac: 29° 20′ Scorpio - 12° 40′
Sagittarius
|
|
| 18
|
Jyeshtha
"the eldest, most excellent"
|
α,
σ, and
τ
Scorpionis
|
- Astrological Mate:
Budha (Mercury)
- Symbol: circular amulet, umbrella, earring
- Rigvedic name:
Indra, chief of the gods
- Indian zodiac: 16° 40′ - 30° Vrishchika
- Western zodiac: 12° 40′ - 26° Sagittarius
|
|
| 19
|
Mula
"the root"
|
ε, ζ,
η,
θ, ι,
κ,
λ,
μ and
ν
Scorpionis
|
- Astrological Mate:
Ketu (South lunar node)
- Symbol: Bunch of roots tied together, elephant
goad
- Rigvedic name:
Nirrti, peak of material achievement and the beginning
of the spiritual impulse
- Indian zodiac: 0° - 13° 20′ Dhanus
- Western zodiac: 26° Sagittarius - 9° 20′
Capricorn
|
|
| 20
|
Purva Ashadha
"first of the aṣāḍhā", aṣāḍhā "the invincible one"
being the name of a constellation
|
δ and
ε
Sagittarii
|
- Astrological Mate:
Shukra (Venus)
- Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan, winnowing basket
- Rigvedic name:
Apah, god of Water
- Indian zodiac: 13° 20′ - 26° 40′ Dhanus
- Western zodiac: 9° 20′ - 22° 40′ Capricorn
|
|
| 21
|
Uttara Ashadha
"second of the aṣāḍhā"
|
ζ and
σ
Sagittarii
|
- Astrological Mate:
Surya (Sun)
- Symbol: Elephant tusk, small bed
- Rigvedic name:
Visvedevas, universal gods
- Indian zodiac: 26° 40′ Dhanus - 10° Makara
- Western zodiac: 22° 40′ Capricorn - 6° Aquarius
|
|
| 22
|
Abhijit
|
ζ
and σ
Lyra
|
- Astrological Mate:
Brahma
- Indian zodiac: 6° 40′ Makara - 10° 53′ Makara
|
|
| 23
|
Shravana
|
α,
β and
γ
Aquilae
|
- Astrological Mate:
Chandra (Moon)
- Symbol: Ear or Three Footprints
- Rigvedic name:
Vishnu, preserver of universe
- Indian zodiac: 10° - 23° 20′ Makara
- Western zodiac: 6° - 19° 20′ Aquarius
|
|
| 24
|
Dhanishta
"most famous", also Shravishthā "swiftest"
|
α to
δ Delphini
|
- Astrological Mate:
Mangala (Mars)
- Symbol: Drum or flute
- Rigvedic name: Eight
vasus, deities of earthly abundance
- Indian zodiac: 23° 20′ Makara - 6° 40′ Kumbha
- Western zodiac 19° 20′ Aquarius - 2° 40′ Pisces
|
|
| 25
|
Shatabhisha
"Comprising a hundred physicians"
|
Sadachbia
|
- Astrological Mate:
Rahu (North lunar node)
- Symbol: Empty circle, 1,000 flowers or stars
- Rigvedic name:
Varuna, god of celestial waters
- Indian zodiac: 6° 40′ - 20° Kumbha
- Western zodiac: 2° 40′ - 16° Pisces
|
|
| 26
|
Purva Bhadrapada
"the first of the blessed feet"
|
α and
β
Pegasi
|
- Astrological Mate:
Guru (Jupiter)
- Symbol: Swords or two front legs of funeral cot,
man with two faces
- Rigvedic name:
Ajaikapada, an ancient fire dragon
- Indian zodiac: 20° Kumbha - 3° 20′ Meena
- Western zodiac: 16° - 29° 20′ Pisces
|
|
| 27
|
Uttara Bhadrapada
"the second of the blessed feet"
|
γ
Pegasi and
α
Andromedae
|
- Astrological Mate:
Shani (Saturn)
- Symbol: Twins, back legs of funeral cot, snake in
the water
- Rigvedic name: Ahir Budhyana, serpent or dragon
of the deep
- Indian zodiac: 3° 20′ - 16° 40′ Meena
- Western zodiac: 29° 20′ Pisces - 12° 40′ Aries
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| 28
|
Revati
"prosperous"
|
ζ
Piscium
|
- Astrological Mate:
Budha (Mercury)
- Symbol: Fish or a pair of fish, drum
- Rigvedic name:
Pushan, nourisher, the protective deity
- Indian zodiac: 16° 40′ - 30° Meena
- Western zodiac: 12° 40′ - 26° Aries
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