Ashwini nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Ashwini is nakshatra 1 of 27. Its name means "Horse-born / the horse riders". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Ashwini is the 1st of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 0°00′–13°20′ Mesh (Aries). It is ruled by Ketu; its deity is Ashwini Kumaras (symbol: horse’s head). Ashwini natives are quick, pioneering and healing by nature; natives like to start things and move fast, but can be impatient. Name syllables: Chu, Che, Cho, La.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Ashwini
"Ashwini" means "Horse-born / the horse riders". Its presiding deity is Ashwini Kumaras and its symbol is horse’s head. It covers 0°00′–13°20′ Mesh (Aries) of the sidereal zodiac.
Ashwini nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Ashwini are quick, pioneering and healing by nature; natives like to start things and move fast, but can be impatient.
Career themes: medicine and healing, sports, emergency services, transport, start-ups.
The four padas of Ashwini
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0°00′–3°20′ Aries | Chu | Mesh (Aries) | Mesh (Aries) |
| 2 | 3°20′–6°40′ Aries | Che | Mesh (Aries) | Vrishabh (Taurus) |
| 3 | 6°40′–10°00′ Aries | Cho | Mesh (Aries) | Mithun (Gemini) |
| 4 | 10°00′–13°20′ Aries | La | Mesh (Aries) | Kark (Cancer) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Deva
- Yoni: Horse
- Nadi: Adi (Vata)
- First Mahadasha: Ketu (7 years in full; you are born with the remaining part of it)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Ashwini nakshatra?
Ketu (Ketu). People born in Ashwini begin life in the Ketu Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 7 years in full.
Which rashi is Ashwini nakshatra in?
Mesh (Aries). It spans 0°00′–13°20′ Mesh (Aries).
What are the name syllables for Ashwini nakshatra?
Chu, Che, Cho, La. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Ashwini?
Gana: Deva, yoni: Horse, nadi: Adi (Vata). All three are used in kundli matching.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon's position at your birth, using your date, time and place of birth. The ZodiacDNA nakshatra calculator does it for you, 100% free.
Source and method
Degrees use the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac, with each nakshatra spanning 13°20′. Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari dasha order; deity, symbol, gana and yoni follow the classical texts.