Nakshatra Astrology: 27 Nakshatras and their Significance in Life

Stars and constellations have always grabbed the human eye and astrologers are no different. In fact, astrology provides one of the earliest studies of stars and constellations. 

According to Nakshatra types astrology, there are a total of 27 nakshatras in the Brahmand (universe). And the significance of each nakshatra decides the course of destiny as soon as a person is born on Earth.

There are so many fascinating facts about nakshatras and once you know them, you will be able to believe in the significance of Nakshatra types of astrology even more.

Astrological Facts about Constellations and Stars

1. Each Nakshatra, according to the Vedic astrology, has 4 phases.
2. Every zodiac sign (also known as star sign) comprises 2 and a half nakshatras. This means they have 9 phases.
3. Each individual Nakshatra is precise, 13 degrees 20′.
4. The moon is known to cross one entire zodiac in a span of 2.25 days. This means that it is able to cross all the 12-star signs in a span of 27 days – hence, 27 nakshatras.

Interestingly, astrologers nowadays have started contradicting the presence of just 27 nakshatras. They believe that there are a total of 28 nakshatras. Whichever of the two you believe in – ancient astrology or modern astrology – the nakshatras are divided further depending upon the nature of the constellation.

Let’s have a look at some such classifications according to the Nakshatra types of astrology.

Division According to the Nature of the Constellation

First up, constellations are of different shapes – horse, snake, swan, elephant, and deer. Having said that, they are divided into 7 different categories, listed below, depending upon their nature.

1. The Fixed Nakshatra – According to Nakshatra astrology, there are 4 fixed nakshatra constellations, the Rohini nakshatra, the Uttara-Falguni Nakshatra, the Uttara-Ashadha nakshatra, and the Uttara-Bhadrapada nakshatra. These 4 nakshatras are considered to be auspicious for construction work, starting a new job, and performing the thread ceremony.  
2. The Playful Nakshatra – The five different kinds of constellations that make the Playful Nakshatra are the Swati Nakshatra, the Punarvasu Nakshatra, the Dhanishta Nakshatra, the Shravan nakshatra, and the Shatabhisha Nakshatra.
3. The Cruel Nakshatra – The different categories of the Cruel nakshatra according to nakshatra types astrology are the Magha nakshatra, the Bharani nakshatra, the Poorva-Falguni nakshatra, and the Poorva-Bhadrapada nakshatra.
4. The Mixed Nakshatra – There are 2 mixed constellations, the Krittika constellation and the Vishaka constellation. According to the nakshatra astrology, these two constellations in a horoscope are auspicious for medicine making, gas furnace, and iron furnace sectors.
5. The Miniature Nakshatra – this one has 3 different constellations, the Hasta constellation, the Ashwini constellation, and the Pushya constellation.
6. The Friendly Nakshatra – the 4 constellations that make the Friendly Nakshatra are, the Chitra Nakshatra, the Mrigshira nakshatra, the Anuradha nakshatra, and the Revati nakshatra.
7. The Penetrating Nakshatra – According to Nakshatra astrology, the 4 constellations in penetrating nakshatra are the Ardra nakshatra, the Jyestha Nakshatra, the Mool nakshatra, and the Ashlesha Nakshatra.

Hitherto, let’s now take you through all the nakshatras according to Vedic astrology and their effects on the child born.

1. Ashwini Nakshatra

A child that’s born in the Ashwini nakshatra is blessed with good looks. They’re born to lead and are cheerful, highly clever and intelligent. They are also extremely fond of fine clothing and fine jewelry

1. The sun is their enemy planet.
2. They will rise to fame only after the age of 20.
3. They can also be driven by greed and selfishness at times

2. Bharani Nakshatra

According to Nakshatra types astrology, a child that’s born in Bharani nakshatra is characterized by truthfulness. They usually earn victory over all their enemies.

1. They start getting name, fame, and wealth only after the age of 25.
2. Moon, Saturn, and Rahu are their enemy planets.
3. They’re prone to bone fractures.
4. They might suffer from unstable and negative thoughts if an enemy planet gets strong in the horoscope.

3. Krittika Nakshatra

People born in the Krittika Nakshatra are usually self-centred, selfish, and ungrateful. Which is why they usually end up spoiling their relationship with their parents, siblings, and even partner.

1. They get a lot of fame and money since they’re quite optimistic.
2. They keep their benefit in front of everything else. That’s one reason that they succeed in whatever they do.
3. They’re blessed with good looks.
4. Jupiter, Mars, and Mercury are their enemy planets.

4. Rohini Nakshatra

The people born in Rohini nakshatra are very beautiful and they have an artistic vision. These people are very truthful and loyal too.

1. They have a very good memory.
2. They are rich by birth.
3. They usually rise to fame after the age of 29.
4. Saturn, Ketu, and Rahu are their enemy planets.

5. Mrigashira Nakshatra

A child born in the Mrigashira nakshatra is characterized by sensuality. These children grow up to be very popular amid the opposite sex. They are crafty workers and they can’t lead a stagnant life. They require thrill and adventure to maintain sanity.

1. Mercury and Saturn are their enemy planets.
2. Their fame begins to rise after the age of 25.

6. Ardra Nakshatra

A child born in Ardra nakshatra is born with a humble heart and they continue to live large heartedly all their life. However, they are usually unable to retain wealth since their mind gets easily distracted.

1. Saturn is their enemy planet.
2. They start earning wealth only after they turn 25.

7. Punarvasu Nakshatra

People born in the Punarvasu nakshatra are some of the most humble people you’ll ever see. According to nakshatra types astrology, a child born in Punarvasu nakshatra grows up to earn name and fame after the age of 25.

1. These people are highly intellectual.
2. They travel a lot in their life.
3. Some of them are poets too.
4. They’re blessed with very understanding parents.

8. Pushya Nakshatra

A child born in the Pushya nakshatra is soft-spoken. It is their power of convincing that makes them popular. However, Ketu being their enemy planet can create problems in their married life.

1. They get fame after they turn 35.
2. They are family-oriented.
3. They’re extremely creative. Hence, they do well as poets and writers.

9. Ashlesha Nakshatra

A child born in Ashlesha nakshatra makes money but not many friends. The reason is that these people are mean, cunning, deceitful, and driven by selfish motives.

1. They’re prone to becoming alcoholics.
2. Their fortune can change for good after they cross the age of 30.
3. Venus is their enemy planet.

10. Magha Nakshatra

People born in the Magha Nakshatra are quite arrogant. Having said that, they are also one of the most hardworking people you will ever see. They’re particularly very close to their parents.

1. Their fortune changes for good after the age of 25.
2. They are fearless and mighty courageous.
3. They take risks and also have the strength to deal with the results.

11. Poorva Falguni Nakshatra

A child born in the Poorva Falguni Nakshatra is attractive, soft-spoken, and intelligent. Moon is their enemy planet and they usually earn fame between the ages of 28-32.

1. They usually get good government jobs.
2. They are music lovers and they cherish art.
3. They are fond of expensive cars and jewellery.

12. Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra

According to nakshatra types astrology, a child born in the Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra is extremely hard working. While they might not be rich by birth, they still earn surplus wealth because of their hard working attitude.

1. Their fame and fortune build between the age of 30 to 32.
2. Mars is their enemy planet.
   
   

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13. Hasta Nakshatra

People born in the Hasta nakshatra do not have particularly many nice habits and they lack basic etiquettes too. They grow up with a bad temper and are hard to reason with.

1. They are alcoholics and their children are no better either.
2. They engage in frequent fights with relatives, partner, and siblings
3. Their fortune can rise between the age of 30-32.
4. Rahu is their enemy planet.

14. Chitra Nakshatra

Blessed with insane good looks and a heart of a lion, a child born in Chitra nakshatra is creative by birth. These people earn maximum money as writers and poets.

1. Their fortune usually grows between the age of 33 to 34.
2. Jupiter is their enemy planet.

15. Swati Nakshatra

People born in the Swati Nakshatra are fun to be around. They’re very kind, giving, and they make loyal friends too. They also have amazing intellectual skills that make them good in business.

1. They rise to fame between the ages of 30-36.
2. They’re philanthropists.
3. Saturn is their enemy planet.

16. Vishakha Nakshatra

People born in the Vishakha nakshatra have many bad habits like drinking, lying, and gambling.

1. Their fortune either rises between 21 to 24 years of age or 28 to 34 years of age.
2. Mercury is their enemy planet.
3. They’re aggressive and extremely egoistic.

17. Anuradha Nakshatra

A child born in the Anuradha Nakshatra grows up to earn a lot of respect. These people are emphatic and they appreciate art like no one else can.

1. They’re very tolerant; hence, they make great leaders.
2. They have a never-say-no attitude.
3. They are most likely to secure a government job.
4. Ketu is their enemy planet.

18. Jyeshta Nakshatra

Talk about curiosity and there’s no way that you won’t find a mention of a person born in the Jyeshta Nakshatra. These people are very curious and they learn a lot to acquire as much knowledge as they can.

1. They do well as journalists, writers, poets, and lawyers.
2. They suffer from bad health when they turn 27, 31, and 48.

19. Mool Nakshatra

People born in the Mool Nakshatra have conflicting personality. They’re big-hearted yet violent. They’re respected in society, yet they’re ungrateful.

1. They are involved in many accidents.
2. They earn fame and wealth between the ages of 27-31.

20. Poorva Nakshatra

A child born in the Poorva Nakshatra grows up to be a very wise person. These people have a lot of self respect. So, you don’t want to be in their bad books. Also, these people are extremely generous.

1. They start earning fortune after the age of 28.
2. They never face money problems.
3. The Moon is their enemy planet.

21. Uttara Nakshatra

A child born in the Uttara nakshatra leads a glorious life. These people are widely respected and very popular. They might or might not seek money, but wealth finds its way in their life on its own.

1. They’re humble and pure-heated.
2. They mean no harm to anyone.
3. Their luck is at its best when they’re 31 years of age.
4. Mars is their enemy planet.
   

22. Shravana Nakshatra

People born in the Shravana Nakshatra experience the good as well the bad in their life. They have a highly engaging personality. They’re quite the adventurers and travelers.

1. They suffer from many problems between the age of 19 to 24.
2. They appreciate poetry.
3. Rahu is their enemy planet.

23. Dhanishta Nakshatra

A child born in the Dhanishta Nakshatra will always cherish and value relationships with siblings. These children grow up to be wealthy and they enjoy a good married life too.

1. The 15th, 19th, and 23rd years of their life are inauspicious.
2. Jupiter is their enemy planet.

24. Shatabhisha Nakshatra

According to nakshatra types astrology, people born in the Shatabhisha Nakshatra are the rare ones who end up getting the admiration of even their enemies. Having said that, despite their humbleness and charming personality, there are chances that they can get addicted to gambling.

1. They do a lot of charity.
2. They earn a lot of respect.
3. They are extremely wealthy.
4. Saturn is their enemy planet.

25. Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra

People born in the Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra are either born in a very wealthy family or they end up earning surplus wealth. In fact, the personality of these people is quite fascinating.

1. They go through multiple divorces.
2. It’s hard for them to agree with other people.
3. Their fame and fortune rises exponentially between the age of 19 to 21.
4. Mercury is their enemy planet.

26. Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra

If we have to segregate one nakshatra that’s best to be born with, then it is the Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra. People born in this nakshatra lead a near-perfect life and they have a near-perfect personality too.

1. They are extremely good looking and fair in colour.
2. They are wealthy but that doesn’t make them arrogant.
3. They are soft-spoken, big-hearted, and very generous.
4. They earn a lot of fame between 27 to 31 years of age.
5. They make wonderful scholars, writers, journalists, and musicians.
6. Ketu is their enemy planet.

27. Revati Nakshatra

A child born in the Revati nakshatra enjoys a very beautiful relationship with parents and siblings. These people make many friends, they’re never left lonely in life, and they are blessed with a very high IQ.

1. They are very good at giving fruitful advice.
2. They’re fearless and they accept challenges.
3. They do exceptionally well as writers, business people, and journalists.
4. Venus is their enemy planet.

   These are the 27 nakshatras according to ancient astrology. However, there is yet another addition – the 28th Nakshatra, Abhijeet Nakshatra. Let’s have a look at this one too.

   28. Abhijeet Nakshatra

   A person born in the Abhijeet Nakshatra goes undefeated in life. They’re lucky in love too. These people are not just wealthy but they’re givers too.

1. They’re very focused on life.
2. They always work hard and achieve success in whatever they do.

Takeaways?

1. According to nakshatra types astrology, most nakshatras have an enemy planet(s).
2. The nakshatra determines the personality of the person.
3. Some nakshatras are associated with bad nature too.
4. Some astrologers believe that there are 28 nakshatras, not 27.