Nakshatra 1/27
Ashwini (அஸ்வினி) nakshatra
Ashwini is nakshatra number 1 of 27. Rasi span 0°00'-13°20' Mesha; Vimshottari lord Ketu. What follows is classical reference - your janma nakshatra is computed from the Lahiri Moon by the engine.
- Rasi span
- 0°00'-13°20' Mesha
- Vimshottari lord
- Ketu
- Deity (traditional)
- Ashwini Kumaras
- Symbol (traditional)
- Horse head
- Gana
- Deva gana (traditional)
- Birth syllables
- Traditional birth syllables: Chu, Che, Cho, La
Padas
Each nakshatra has four padas of 3°20'. Pada 1 is the first 3°20' of the mansion; padas 2-4 follow. Padas are the classical bridge into navamsa (D9).
Traditional characteristics
In traditional Tamil astrology, Ashwini is linked with speed, beginnings, and healing - the Ashwini Kumaras are physician deities.
Classical texts read the horse symbol as motion and quickness. Career or temperament notes are traditional attributions - not an engine personality score.
The above is classical attribution - not an engine-generated personality report.
Compatibility
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. Read the guide for the method; open the app to run a comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ashwini my nakshatra?
This page is general reference only. Janma nakshatra comes from the birth Moon under Lahiri - use the free jathagam flow.
Who rules Ashwini?
The Vimshottari lord is Ketu. If this is your janma nakshatra, the dasha sequence starts from that lord.
How does this relate to porutham?
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. See /guides/10-porutham and /thirumana-porutham.