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Ashwini Nakshatra
The birth star of Ashwini Kumaras. Ruled by Ketu, symbolized by the horse (male).
Deity
Ashwini Kumaras
Planetary Lord
Ketu
Shakti (Power)
Shidravyapani Shakti — power to quickly reach and heal
Symbolic Animal
Horse (Male)
Gana (Temperament)
Deva
Tattva (Element)
Prithvi
What is Ashwini Nakshatra?
Ashwini is the 1st of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. Spanning 13°20′ of the zodiac, it is ruled by Ketu and presided over by Ashwini Kumaras. Its symbolic animal, the horse (male), reveals core temperament patterns.
The shakti (power) of Ashwini is Shidravyapani Shakti — power to quickly reach and heal. This defines the primary karmic theme and life purpose for those born under this star.
As a deva-gana nakshatra with prithvi tattva, Ashwini natives expressrefined, harmonious, and sattvic qualities.
Common questions
What is Ashwini Nakshatra?
Ashwini is the 1st of the 27 Nakshatras in Vedic astrology. It spans 13°20′ of the zodiac, is ruled by Ketu, and presided over by Ashwini Kumaras. Its symbolic animal is the horse (male).
What are the personality traits of Ashwini Nakshatra?
As a deva-gana nakshatra with prithvi tattva, Ashwini natives express refined, harmonious, and sattvic qualities. The shakti (power) of Ashwini is Shidravyapani Shakti — power to quickly reach and heal.
Which deity rules Ashwini Nakshatra?
Ashwini is presided over by Ashwini Kumaras. The deity shapes the spiritual energy and karmic purpose of those born under this star.