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KEY TO THE 27 – VEDIC BIRTH

Want to know your Vedic Birth and what it means? Here’s a simple reference tool to help you discover the name of your Birth Star -- your -- and its symbol.

WHAT IS A NAKSHATRA?

Superimposed over the 12 signs of the , are 27 star that hold great symbolic meaning for Vedic .

These 27 sections of the sky -- the Nakshatras -- comprise the Nakshatra Wheel. The star constellations within and close by these sections are the Nakshatras.

In Indian mythology, the Nakshatras symbolize the ’s 27 wives – the lunar (feminine energies).

Since the Moon circles around the earth (and the Nakshatra Wheel) about once every 27 days, the moon transits a different Nakshatra each day.

Each of the 27 Nakshatras has distinct characteristics, special talents, and is ruled by the power of a particular Vedic deity. NAKSHATRA WHEEL -- 27 NAKSHATRAS OVER THE 12 ZODIAC SIGNS

(*There is a 28th Nakshatra called , but to standardize and create equal divisions it is not commonly used.)

The Nakshatras are just one small branch of a vast tree of knowledge within Vedic Astrology. To learn more about your chart Get a Vedic Astrology Reading. Nakshatra Key – the 27 Vedic Signs –

To use this key, you’ll need to already know the moon’s Zodiac degree when you were born. Nakshatras are shown in Vedic and Western sign degrees. You can also find your moon’s nakshatra (your birth star) with this free Nakshatra Calculator.

Vedic Western Nakshatra Sign Sign Symbolic Meaning Degrees Degrees

Horse – Star of Transport 0°0 – Aries 23°51 – 1. Ashwini The power to heal self and others quickly. Aries 13°20 7°11 Energy, movement and speed.

Yoni – Star of Restraint 2. Aries 13°20 – Taurus 7°11 – The power of renewal and purification. Aries 26°40 Taurus 20°31 Rebirthing and transformation of spirit.

Knife – Star of Fire Aries 26°40 – Taurus 20°31 – 3. Krittika The power to cut through problems. Taurus 10°0 3°51 Burning through illusion to get to truth.

Red One – – Star of Ascent 4. Taurus 10°0 – Gemini 3°51 – Power to make things grow. Enjoyment, Taurus 23°20 Gemini 17°11 creative expansion, and fertility.

Deer Head – Star of Searching Taurus 23°20 – Gemini 17°11 5. Mrigashirsa The power to find fulfillment. Wandering, Gemini 6°40 – 0°31 exploring, and seeking truth gently.

Teardrop – Star of Emotion Gemini 6°40 - Cancer 0°31– The power to feel and act. Stormy and 6. Gemini 20°0 Cancer 13°51 passionate drive for expression and understanding. Arrows – Star of Renewal The power of life to regenerate and Gemini 20°0 - Cancer 13°51 – recover itself. Enlightening the world 7. Cancer 3°20’ Cancer 27°11 with hope and calling in a new dawn.

Cow Udder – Star of Nourishment Cancer 3°20 – Cancer 27°11 – The power to create spiritual energy. 8. Cancer 16°40 10°31 Teaching and providing nourishment, guidance and wisdom.

Snake – Clinging Star Cancer 16°0 – Leo 10°31 – The powers of poison and medicine. 9. Cancer 30°0 Leo 23°51 Hypnotizing the mind while transforming and healing afflictions.

Throne – Star of Power The power to leave the body and travel Leo 0°0 – Leo 23°51 – 10. beyond this realm. Honoring the ancestor Leo 13°20 7°11 spirits. Leading forward with respect and dignity.

Foot of Bed – Star of Fortune 11. Purva Leo 13°20 – Virgo 7°11– The power of creation and family. Phalguni Leo 26°40 Virgo 20°31 Finding love, enjoyment, and ease.

Head of bed – Star of Patronage 12. Uttara Leo 26°40’– Virgo 20°31 – The power to accumulate security. Phalguni Virgo 10°0 3°51 Upholding sacred vows of love and friendship.

Hand – Star of the Golden-Handed Virgo 10°0 – Libra 3°51 – 13. Hasta The power to manifest one’s desires. Virgo 23°20 Libra 17°11 Handling with skill and making magic.

Jewel – Star of Opportunity Virgo 23°20 – Libra 17 °11 – 14. Chitra The power to accumulate merit. Libra 6°40’ 0°31 Inventing wonderful new creations.

Sword – Star of Independence 15. Swati Libra 6°40’ - Scorpio 0°31’ – The power to scatter like the wind. Libra 20°0’ Scorpio 13°51 Staying flexible and free for self-inquiry. Trident – Archway – Star of Purpose Scorpio 13°51 The power to achieve many things in life. Libra 20°0’ - – Scorpio Connecting to the will and drive of spirit. 16. Vishika Scorpio 3°20’ 27°11

Scorpio 27°11 Lotus – Star of Success Scorpio 3°20’ – – The power to worship (bhakti). 17. Scorpio 16°40’ 10 31 Succeeding though kindness, co-operation and devotion. Sagittarius Umbrella – Eldest Sister – Chief Star Scorpio 16°40’ 10°31 – 18. Power to conquer and gain courage. – Scorpio 30°0’ Sagittarius Rising up to overcome oppression. 23°51

Sagittarius Sagittarius Roots – Foundation Star 0°0’ – 23°51’ – The power to transform from the root. 19. Sagittarius 7°11 Destroying illusion to go beyond it. 13°20’

Sagittarius Capricorn Elephant Tusk – Fan – Invincible Star 20. Purva 13°20’ – 7°11’ – The power to invigorate. Sagittarius Capricorn Energizing towards greater 26°40’ 20°31 empowerment.

Sagittarius Elephant Tusk – Bed planks – Capricorn 21. Uttara 26°40’ – Universal Star 20°11– Capricorn The power of complete victory. Ashadha 3°51 10°0’ Winning for the highest good of all.

Capricorn Ear – Star of Learning Aquarius 3°51 10°0’ – The power to connect. – Aquarius 22. Capricorn Listening to others for wisdom and 17°11 23°20 greater understanding.

Capricorn Aquarius Drum – Star of Symphony 23. 23°20’– 17°11 – The power to give fame and abundance. Aquarius 6°40’ 0°31 Hearing the music of infinite possibility.

Aquarius 6°40’ Circle – Veiling Star Pisces 0°31 – - Aquarius The power of healing and secrets. 24. Pisces 13°51 20°0’ Cloaking life’s miracles in mystery.

Head of Bed – Blessed Foot – 25. Purva Aquarius 20°0’ Pisces 13°51 – Scorching Star Bhadrapada - Pisces 3°20’ Pisces 27°11 The power of breathing spiritual fire. Rising from the ashes to awaken. Foot of Bed – Blessed Foot – Warrior Star 26. Uttara Pisces 3°20’ – Pisces 27 11 – The power to bring cosmic rain. Bhadrapada Pisces 16°40’ Aries 10 31 Surrendering to the flow of spiritual waters.

Drum – Star of Wealth Pisces 16°40’ – Aries 10°31 – 27. The power to nourish and transcend. Pisces 30°0’ Aries 23°51 Protecting and guiding a soul home.

Ayanamsa (Lahiri) = 23°51’