The 27 nakshatras

1. Mansion 1 of 27Ashvinithe horsewomanQuick to start and quick to heal: you move first, help fast and fix what's broken.Ruling planet: Ketu
2. Mansion 2 of 27Bharanithe bearerYou carry things through: strong appetites, a strong will, and the nerve to face endings.Ruling planet: Venus
3. Mansion 3 of 27Krittikathe cutterWarm and sharp like a flame, you cut to the truth and protect what you love.Ruling planet: Sun
4. Mansion 4 of 27Rohinithe red oneThe Moon's favourite mansion: you grow things, draw beauty to you and love your comforts.Ruling planet: Moon
5. Mansion 5 of 27Mrigashirathe deer's headCurious and gentle, always searching, you follow the scent of the next thing.Ruling planet: Mars
6. Mansion 6 of 27Ardrathe moist oneStorm, then clear sky: intense and honest, you're at your best after a shake-up.Ruling planet: Rahu
7. Mansion 7 of 27Punarvasuthe light returnsThe light that comes back: hopeful, generous and able to begin again.Ruling planet: Jupiter
8. Mansion 8 of 27Pushyathe nourisherThe nourisher: steady, caring and wise. The texts call it the kindest of the mansions.Ruling planet: Saturn
9. Mansion 9 of 27Ashleshathe embraceDeep and perceptive, you read people well and hold on to what's yours.Ruling planet: Mercury
10. Mansion 10 of 27Maghathe mightyRooted in family and heritage, you carry yourself with a natural dignity.Ruling planet: Ketu
11. Mansion 11 of 27Purva Phalgunithe first red oneWarm and pleasure-loving, you know how to rest, to love and to enjoy.Ruling planet: Venus
12. Mansion 12 of 27Uttara Phalgunithe second red oneLoyal and dependable, you keep your word and help others keep theirs.Ruling planet: Sun
13. Mansion 13 of 27Hastathe handClever hands and a quick wit: you make, mend and manage.Ruling planet: Moon
14. Mansion 14 of 27Chitrathe bright oneThe bright jewel: a maker with an eye for beauty and form.Ruling planet: Mars
15. Mansion 15 of 27Swatithe self-goingIndependent as the wind, you bend without breaking and find your own way.Ruling planet: Rahu
16. Mansion 16 of 27Vishakhathe forked branchSet on a goal, you keep going until you walk through the arch.Ruling planet: Jupiter
17. Mansion 17 of 27Anuradhafollowing RadhaA loyal friend and a devoted heart, you bloom where others would give up.Ruling planet: Saturn
18. Mansion 18 of 27Jyeshthathe eldestThe eldest: protective, capable and quietly in charge.Ruling planet: Mercury
19. Mansion 19 of 27Mulathe rootYou go to the root of things, and you aren't afraid to pull them up.Ruling planet: Ketu
20. Mansion 20 of 27Purva Ashadhathe first unconqueredInvincible in spirit: persuasive, proud and hard to hold back.Ruling planet: Venus
21. Mansion 21 of 27Uttara Ashadhathe later unconqueredThe victory that comes late and lasts: principled, patient and fair.Ruling planet: Sun
22. Mansion 22 of 27ShravanahearingThe listener: you learn by hearing and bring people together with words.Ruling planet: Moon
23. Mansion 23 of 27Dhanishtathe wealthiestRhythm and generosity: musical, sociable and good with what you have.Ruling planet: Mars
24. Mansion 24 of 27Shatabhishaa hundred healersThe healer who keeps secrets: independent, thoughtful and a little mysterious.Ruling planet: Rahu
25. Mansion 25 of 27Purva Bhadrapadathe first lucky feetIntense and idealistic, with a fire for causes bigger than yourself.Ruling planet: Jupiter
26. Mansion 26 of 27Uttara Bhadrapadathe later lucky feetCalm, deep water: wise, patient and steady under pressure.Ruling planet: Saturn
27. Mansion 27 of 27Revatithe prosperousThe last mansion, the safe crossing: gentle, kind and caring for others on the road.Ruling planet: Mercury

Nakshatras are counted in the sidereal zodiac, which follows the stars. It sits about 24° behind the tropical zodiac most Western horoscopes use, so your Moon’s Western sign and its Vedic sign can differ.