Nakshatra or Constellations are very important for prediction in AstrologyThe study of the influence of celestial bodies on earth and humans. Astrologers can predict accurately with the help of the constellations present in one’s birth chartA diagram showing exact position of planets in signs at time of birth of an individual prepared with the help of time, date and place of birth. There are twenty-seven constellations or Nakshatras in twelve signs.
These 27 constellations are the Indian form of the Lunar mansions.
The ZodiacHeaven divided into 12 signs, of 30° each is a circle of 360°, to measure the total distance, an astronomical point is established, from ‘end of Revati to start of Ashwini’.
Each ConstellationA group of visible stars making a figure and visible at the night sky. Constellations (Nakshatras) are 27 divisions of zodiac, each measuring 13.20'. They are also termed as Lunar mansions (Nakshatra in Indian Vedic astrology) or Nakshatra is measured at 13 degrees and 20 minutes. It consists of four quarters (Charana or Pada). Thus, there are nine quarters or 2¼ constellations in a ZodiacHeaven divided into 12 signs, of 30° each Sign.
Abhijit Nakshatra, an auspicious but not a regular constellationA group of visible stars making a figure and visible at the night sky. Constellations (Nakshatras) are 27 divisions of zodiac, each measuring 13.20'. They are also termed as Lunar mansions (Nakshatra in Indian Vedic astrology) is also considered the twenty-eighth Nakshatra in Vedic astrologyThe study of the influence of celestial bodies on earth and humans.
The starting point of the Signs, Nakshatra (constellations)
The Nakshatra and Rashi start at the same point which is the first point of Ashwini (Aries or Mesh) or the end of the last point of Revati (Pisces or Meen) which is zero degrees of ZodiacHeaven divided into 12 signs, of 30° each.
The NatalBirth, natal chart is used for birth chart Moon is placed in the birth chartA diagram showing exact position of planets in signs at time of birth of an individual prepared with the help of time, date and place of birth, according to the position of the Moon at the time of birth (EpochA particular period or a point in time of beginning of a new remarkable event, used for making birth chart) of an individual.
Judgment is made according to the nature of the natal Constellation
Each ConstellationA group of visible stars making a figure and visible at the night sky. Constellations (Nakshatras) are 27 divisions of zodiac, each measuring 13.20'. They are also termed as Lunar mansions (Nakshatra in Indian Vedic astrology) is ruled by one of the nine planets. The judgment is made according to the nature of the NatalBirth, natal chart is used for birth chart ConstellationA group of visible stars making a figure and visible at the night sky. Constellations (Nakshatras) are 27 divisions of zodiac, each measuring 13.20'. They are also termed as Lunar mansions (Nakshatra in Indian Vedic astrology) (Janma-Nakshatra), the house lord, and the position of the house in the birth chartA diagram showing exact position of planets in signs at time of birth of an individual prepared with the help of time, date and place of birth, in which the NatalBirth, natal chart is used for birth chart ConstellationA group of visible stars making a figure and visible at the night sky. Constellations (Nakshatras) are 27 divisions of zodiac, each measuring 13.20'. They are also termed as Lunar mansions (Nakshatra in Indian Vedic astrology) is positioned.
The ConstellationA group of visible stars making a figure and visible at the night sky. Constellations (Nakshatras) are 27 divisions of zodiac, each measuring 13.20'. They are also termed as Lunar mansions (Nakshatra in Indian Vedic astrology) indicates the individual’s personality, temperament, health, wealth, illness, and mental abilities. The individuals differ in all the above aspectsAngular distances between planets, based on zodiacal longitudes, calculated in specific degrees, viz trine, square, represent relationship between two planets Planets generally influence 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th house due to their aspect due to different constellations and Charana, in which they are born.
Marriage compatibility based on the matching of the Janma Nakshatra
In Indian Vedic astrologyThe study of the influence of celestial bodies on earth and humans, marriage compatibility is based on the matching of Nakshatras of both the boy and the girl.
ConstellationA group of visible stars making a figure and visible at the night sky. Constellations (Nakshatras) are 27 divisions of zodiac, each measuring 13.20'. They are also termed as Lunar mansions (Nakshatra in Indian Vedic astrology) is very important for daily prediction. The daily transitMovement of planets in the sky in real time of the Moon in a constellationA group of visible stars making a figure and visible at the night sky. Constellations (Nakshatras) are 27 divisions of zodiac, each measuring 13.20'. They are also termed as Lunar mansions (Nakshatra in Indian Vedic astrology) helps in predicting the destiny of that particular day according to the characteristics or personality traits of that constellationA group of visible stars making a figure and visible at the night sky. Constellations (Nakshatras) are 27 divisions of zodiac, each measuring 13.20'. They are also termed as Lunar mansions (Nakshatra in Indian Vedic astrology).
We can choose the right time for any auspicious event by studying the transitMovement of planets in the sky in real time of the moon through a constellationA group of visible stars making a figure and visible at the night sky. Constellations (Nakshatras) are 27 divisions of zodiac, each measuring 13.20'. They are also termed as Lunar mansions (Nakshatra in Indian Vedic astrology).
Some examples of auspicious events are as follows:
Naming ceremony (Namkaran Sanskar) of a newborn baby, predicting the right time (Muhurat) for marriage, Mundan Sanskar, Anna-Prashan, or feeding the child for the first time.
We can find the auspicious period for performing the rituals through the transitMovement of planets in the sky in real time effects of the Moon in a Nakshatra and its Pada(Charan).
One should select an auspicious Muhurat for starting a new business, journey, and construction, or shifting to a new house.
How are the constellations or star patterns identified in the sky?
People can identify constellations easily. We can see a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky, which is traditionally named after its clear form or identified with its mythological figure.
Types of constellations(International):
There are 88 divisions of the celestial sphere defined by the International Astronomical Union, which are star patterns within the traditional constellations, as a result, the number of the types of constellations has increased.
Star Constellations names of all the twenty-seven Nakshatra in 12 Rashi
The Star Constellations names of twenty-seven Nakshatra or Constellations in twelve Rashi are:-
| Ashwini | Bharani | Kritika |
| Rohini | Mrigashira | Ardra |
| Punarvasu | Pushya | Ashlesha |
| Magha | Poorva Phalguni | Uttara Phalguni |
| Hasta | Chitra | Swati |
| Vishakha | Anuradha | Jyeshta |
| Moola | Poorvashadha | Uttarashadha |
| Shravana | Dhanishta | Shatbhisha |
| Poorva Bhadrapada | Uttara Bhadrapada | Revati |
Facts about constellations
Shubha Nakshatras/constellations in Vedic Astrology for performing auspicious events
Rohini(the brightest ConstellationA group of visible stars making a figure and visible at the night sky. Constellations (Nakshatras) are 27 divisions of zodiac, each measuring 13.20'. They are also termed as Lunar mansions (Nakshatra in Indian Vedic astrology)) is believed to be the queen of Nakshatras. It is the exalted point of the Moon. People born under Rohini are considered very fortunate and graceful.
Pushya is believed to be the most auspicious Nakshatra for performing all events. It makes a powerful auspicious Muhurat, GuruJupiter Pushyamrut Yoga if falls on a Thursday. However it is considered inauspicious for marriage, this is an exception.
11 Nakshatras/ auspicious Muhurat for performing marriage
Only eleven Nakshatras are considered auspicious for marriage except for some of their Charana.
These Nakshatras are as follows:
Rohini, Mrigashira, Magha- 1st Charana should be avoided.
Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Moola- 1st Charana should be avoided.
Uttarashadha, all the Charana, Uttara Bhadrapada- all the Charana, Revathi- first three Charana are auspicious. The last Charana of the last Nakshatra Revati is not auspicious, one should avoid it for marriage.
Abhijit, not a regular Nakshatra, is an auspicious Nakshatra for all events/ceremonies. It lies in Capricorn from 6.40′ to 10.53′.20 (the last quarter of Uttarashada to 1/15th part of Shravan). It may be considered the 28th Nakshatra in astrologyThe study of the influence of celestial bodies on earth and humans.
Avoid these Nakshatras for important or auspicious events
Avoid performing the auspicious events, if Abhijit Muhurat falls on a Wednesday. Also, avoid traveling in the south direction during Abhijit Muhurat.
Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshta, Moola, and Revati, ruled by either KetuDragon’s tail, used in Indian astrology or Mercury are considered to be Ganda Moola Nakshatra. These are considered inauspicious for some astrological horoscopes.
The last five Nakshatras or constellations, Dhanishta, Shatbhisha, Poorva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati are known as Panchak Nakshatras. These are considered inauspicious for any event.
