27 Nakshatras in Astrology - Their Ruling Planets and Gods

Astrology is not only about planets it is also about stars. When planets transit through houses, they move through stars. There are in total 27 stars and each star has a unique role to play. If you visit a good astrologer in Rathtala, you can get to know your birth star along with Rishi and Rising Sign. Specifically, Nakshatras denote the roadmap and you can find the references also in Rig Veda, Yajurveda, and Atharva Veda. In Vedic Astrology, Nakshatra is referred to as the constellations or groups of stars. When a baby is born, he/she is born with the Moon in a specific star and the star provides great impact in personal and professional realms throughout life.

Connection Between Nakshatras and the Moon in Astrology


Within 28 days, the Moon completes the transition through 12 houses and 27 nakshatras. Roughly, each nakshatra extends to 13 degrees and 20 minutes, and the Moon spends around a full day in each nakshatra (divided into four padas). Additionally, each pada indicates the 9th division or the Navamsha of each zodiac.


Ruling Planets and Diety of Nakshatras


Akin to zodiac houses, each nakshatra has its ruling planet and deity. So, let's make no ado further, and find out about nakshatras here. 

1. Ashwini: The ruling planet of this star is Ketu. The deity is Ashwini Kumars. The head of a horse symbolizes the star. The star is associated with healing and revival. 
2. Bharani: It is the star ruled by Venus. The deity of this star is Lord Yama, the god of death. The star represents full discipline and sacrifice. 
3. Kritika: The star is governed by the Sun. The deity of this nakshatra is Agni. it is a fiery planet and symbolizes a knife. 
4. Rohini: This is the 4th nakshatra and is ruled by the Moon. The ruling deity of this star is Brahma. 
5. Mrighashira: Mars is the ruling planet of this star, and the deity is the Soma. 
6. Adra: Rahu rules this star. Rudra is the ruling deity. 
7. Punarvasu: This star is governed by the planet Jupiter, and its deity is Aditi. 
8. Pushya: This star falls in Cancer, is ruled by Saturn and Jupiter is the god of this star. 
9. Ashlesha: Mercury is the ruling planet of this star and Nagas are the deity. 
10. Magha: It is a royal nakshatra. It is ruled by Ketu, and the ruling god is the Pitras - the forefathers. 
11. Purbaphalguni: It is the star of Venus and is ruled by the deity Bhaga - the god of Martial happiness and prosperity. 
12. Uttarphalguni: The star is governed by the Sun and the deity of the star is Aryaman. 
13. Hasta: The Moon rules this star and the ruling deity is the Surya or Saviti. 
14. Chitra: This star is governed by the Mangal. Vishwakarma is the ruling deity. 
15. Swati: Rahu is the ruling planet and Vayu is the deity.
16. Bisakha: Guru is the governing planet and Indra is the deity.
17. Anuradha: Shani is the ruling planet and Mitra is the deity. 
18. Jeshthya: Mercury rules the star and Indra is the ruling deity. 
19. Moola: Ketu rules the star and Nriti is the goddess. 
20. Purvasada: Venus rules this planet and Apah is the god. 
21. Uttarasada: The Sun is the ruling planet and Vishvedevas is the deity. 
22. Srabana: The Moon is the ruling planet and Vishnu is the deity. 
23. Dhanistha: Mars rules the star. 
24. Shatabhisha: Rahu rules the star and Varuna is the god.
25. Poorva Bhadrapada: Guru rules this planet. 
26. Uttarbhadrapada: Shani rules this planet. 
27. Revati: Buddha rules this star and Pushan is the deity. 

To find out on which star your Moon sits, contact a good astrologer in Rathtala.