28 Nakshatras in Vedic astrology
28 Nakshatras in Vedic astrology 1. Ashwini (0° Aries - 13°20′ Aries) Name Meaning : "Born of a Horse" Origins : Named after the Ashwini Kumaras , celestial twin horsemen and physicians of the gods in Vedic lore. Symbol : Horse's head Essence : Swift, pioneering, healing, and energetic. This nakshatra embodies new beginnings, adventure, and vitality. 2. Bharani (13°20′ Aries - 26°40′ Aries) Name Meaning : "She Who Bears" Origins : Associated with Yama , the god of death, emphasizing the cycle of life and transformation. Symbol : Yoni (womb or female reproductive organ) Essence : Fertility, patience, and understanding life’s duality of creation and destruction. 3. Krittika (26°40′ Aries - 10° Taurus) Name Meaning : "The Cutter" Origins : Linked to the Krittikas , the six mothers of Kartikeya (Mars) in Hindu mythology. Symbol : Blade or razor Essence : Precision, determination, and the power to purify through destruction. 4. Roh...