1 Ashwini
Ashvini is ruled by Ketu, the descending lunar node. In electional astrological, Ashvini is classified as a Small constellation, meaning that it is believed to be
advantageous to begin works of a precise or delicate nature while the moon is in Ashvini.
A person born when the moon is in Ashvini moves quickly and easily. They are brilliant, bright and intelligent. They also tend to possess physical beauty.
Once Lord Indra tried to stop the Ashwini Kumaras from seeking medicinal education from the Sun God. Hence people born with Ashvini Nakshatra may
have gaps in their education life, but will complete their education because of devotion and dedication. Ashvini nakshatra is said to have “enemical relation”
with Jyeshtha nakshatra as Jyeshtha is ruled by Lord Indra.
2 Bharani
Bharani is ruled by Shukra (the planet Venus). Also, it is classified as a Cruel or Active nakshatra, meaning that, under electional astrological beliefs,
works of a harmful or deceptive nature are best conducted while the moon is Bharani.
The moon in Bharani indicates a person who suffers struggles and restraint and obstacles in life. They can be resentful of these restrictions and jealous
of the good fortune of others. They will inflict oppression on others, or else fight to liberate themselves and others from oppression. They are intelligent
and witty and love the fine things of life, but they can also be fanatical in their beliefs, which can lead to ups and downs in life.
3 Krittika
Murugan was raised by the six sisters known as the Kṛttikā and thus came to be known as Kārtikeya
4 Rohini
Rohini is ruled by Prajapati, the Creator. Of the 27 daughters, Rohini was the Moon’s favorite wife. This is the fourth nakshatra of the zodiac, ruled by
the planet Moon. It spreads from 10° 0′ in Vrishabha to 23° 20′ in Vrishabha. Eyes of the people born in this nakshatra are especially attractive. The word
is derived from root word Rohan which means to rise or to bring into existence. The other name of Rohini is Suravi – the celestial cow.
5 Mrigasira
The word Mriga represents forests, gardens, a search, a seeking to find, to roam about in forests and a hunter, to seek to blaze the trail, a guide and
preceptor. Mrigashirsha is partly in Vrishabha and partly in Mithuna. It conveys the ideas of searching for beautiful faces, visit or request a girl in marriage.
People born in this nakshatra have a strong body and moderate complexion.
6 Ardra
Those born in the Ardra star are sharp, stable minded, strong, earning by sacrifice, afflicted by sickness, fear and angry. In Tamil and Malayalam Ardra is
referred to as Thiruvathirai and Thiruvathira respectively.
7 Punarvasu
Rama was born under this Nakshatra. There is also a general belief that men born under this nakshatra have only male children
8 Pushya
Traditionally, many people buy gold on the day of this Nakshatra.
9 Ashlesha
Ashlesha is the name of a daughter of Prajapati Daksha; she is one of the wives of Chandra. She is personified as a nakshatra, and is best known as that,
especially in South Indian astrology: Jyotisha.
Under the traditional Hindu principle of naming individuals according to their birthstar, the following Sanskrit syllables correspond with this nakshatra, and
would belong at the beginning of a first name:
11 Purva Phalguni
12 Uttara Phalguni
13 Hasta
14 Chitra
15 Swati
16 Vishakha
17 Anuradha
18 Jyeshta
19 Mula
20 Purva Ashadha
21 Uttara Ashadha
22 Shravana
23 Dhanishta
24 Shatabhishak
25 Purva Bhadrapada
26 Uttara Bhadrapada
27 Revati
