There are 27 Nakshatras or Stars and 12 Rasis(Signs). Each Star (Nakshatra) is divided into 4 Padas or quarters and each Rasi is assigned to particular Nakshatra(s). This chart will be helpful to find the Rasis or your Birth Star / Janma Nakshatra.
The astrological concepts of finding birth star and rasi (when a baby is born) are deeply embedded in our cultural practices. With the help of this rasi and nakshatra, Hindu parents commonly create a ‘Jadhagam’ for their newborns.
Janma Nakshatra (Birth Star)
The word “Nakshatra” is derived from the Sanskrit language, where “Naksha” means “map” or “design” and “Tara” means “star”. Therefore, the term “Nakshatra” refers to a map or design of stars that form a particular constellation.
Each and every individual is born under any one of the 27 nakshatras. The Nakshatra, also known as the Birth Star or Janma nakshatra, is a crucial component of Indian Vedic astrology. Even though there are 28 nakshatras, only 27 are used in calculations. Using exact birth date, time, and location, one can determine their nakshatra and other astrological information.
In Vedic astrology, Nakshatras are considered to be an important aspect of understanding an individual’s horoscope, personality traits, and destiny. Each Nakshatra is associated with a ruling planet, a deity, a symbol, and a set of characteristics. This Nakshatra is believed to be a propitious time for beginning a new projects, as it is associated with new beginnings, vitality, and healing.
The 27 Nakshatras are divided into four groups which is known as “Padas”. Each Pada is associated with a particular element, such as fire, earth, air, or water. These elements are believed to influence the characteristics and tendencies of individuals born under each Nakshatra.
Rasi
According to Vedic astrology, “rasi” refers to the moon sign, or the zodiac position of the moon when the baby was born. According to astrology, there are 12 zodiac signs through which the Sun & the Moon travel in periodic intervals. At a particular time, when the sun is present over a zodiac sign is called the Sun Sign. Moon Sign is when the moon is present over a zodiac sign at a particular time. The twelve Rashi are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. Each Rashi is 30 degrees of the 360-degree circle of the zodiac.
Below given chart will be helpful to find the Rasis for a coressponding Birth Star / Janma Nakshatra.
| Nakshatra / Star | Pada / Padam | Rashi / Zodiac |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwini | 1st Pada | Mesha (Aries) |
| Ashwini | 2nd Pada | Mesha (Aries) |
| Ashwini | 3rd Pada | Mesha (Aries) |
| Ashwini | 4th Pada | Mesha (Aries) |
| Bharani | 1st Pada | Mesha (Aries) |
| Bharani | 2nd Pada | Mesha (Aries) |
| Bharani | 3rd Pada | Mesha (Aries) |
| Bharani | 4th Pada | Mesha (Aries) |
| Krittika / Karthikai | 1st Pada | Mesha (Aries) |
| Krittika / Karthikai | 2nd Pada | Rishaba (Taurus) |
| Krittika / Karthikai | 3rd Pada | Rishaba (Taurus) |
| Krittika / Karthikai | 4th Pada | Rishaba (Taurus) |
| Rohini | 1st Pada | Rishaba (Taurus) |
| Rohini | 2nd Pada | Rishaba (Taurus) |
| Rohini | 3rd Pada | Rishaba (Taurus) |
| Rohini | 4th Pada | Rishaba (Taurus) |
| Mrigasira | 1st Pada | Rishaba (Taurus) |
| Mrigasira | 2nd Pada | Rishaba (Taurus) |
| Mrigasira | 3rd Pada | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Mrigasira | 4th Pada | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Ardra / Thiruvathirai | 1st Pada | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Ardra / Thiruvathirai | 2nd Pada | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Ardra / Thiruvathirai | 3rd Pada | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Ardra / Thiruvathirai | 4th Pada | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Punarvasu / Punarpoosam | 1st Pada | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Punarvasu / Punarpoosam | 2nd Pada | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Punarvasu / Punarpoosam | 3rd Pada | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Punarvasu / Punarpoosam | 4th Pada | Kataka (Cancer) |
| Pushya / Pusam | 1st Pada | Kataka (Cancer) |
| Pushya / Pusam | 2nd Pada | Kataka (Cancer) |
| Pushya / Pusam | 3rd Pada | Kataka (Cancer) |
| Pushya / Pusam | 4th Pada | Kataka (Cancer) |
| Ashlesha / Ayilyam | 1st Pada | Kataka (Cancer) |
| Ashlesha / Ayilyam | 2nd Pada | Kataka (Cancer) |
| Ashlesha / Ayilyam | 3rd Pada | Kataka (Cancer) |
| Ashlesha / Ayilyam | 4th Pada | Kataka (Cancer) |
| Magha / Makam | 1st Pada | Simha (Leo) |
| Magha / Makam | 2nd Pada | Simha (Leo) |
| Magha / Makam | 3rd Pada | Simha (Leo) |
| Magha / Makam | 4th Pada | Simha (Leo) |
| Purva Phalguni / Pubba / Puram | 1st Pada | Simha (Leo) |
| Purva Phalguni / Pubba / Puram | 2nd Pada | Simha (Leo) |
| Purva Phalguni / Pubba / Puram | 3rd Pada | Simha (Leo) |
| Purva Phalguni / Pubba / Puram | 4th Pada | Simha (Leo) |
| Uttara Palkuni / Uthram | 1st Pada | Simha (Leo) |
| Uttara Palkuni / Uthram | 2nd Pada | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Uttara Palkuni / Uthram | 3rd Pada | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Uttara Palkuni / Uthram | 4th Pada | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Hasta / Hastham | 1st Pada | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Hasta / Hastham | 2nd Pada | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Hasta / Hastham | 3rd Pada | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Hasta / Hastham | 4th Pada | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Chitta / Chitra | 1st Pada | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Chitta / Chitra | 2nd Pada | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Chitta / Chitra | 3rd Pada | Tula (Libra) |
| Chitta / Chitra | 4th Pada | Tula (Libra) |
| Swati | 1st Pada | Tula (Libra) |
| Swati | 2nd Pada | Tula (Libra) |
| Swati | 3rd Pada | Tula (Libra) |
| Swati | 4th Pada | Tula (Libra) |
| Vishakha / Visakam | 1st Pada | Tula (Libra) |
| Vishakha / Visakam | 2nd Pada | Tula (Libra) |
| Vishakha / Visakam | 3rd Pada | Tula (Libra) |
| Vishakha / Visakam | 4th Pada | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Anuradha / Anusham | 1st Pada | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Anuradha / Anusham | 2nd Pada | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Anuradha / Anusham | 3rd Pada | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Anuradha / Anusham | 4th Pada | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Jyeshta / Kettai | 1st Pada | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Jyeshta / Kettai | 2nd Pada | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Jyeshta / Kettai | 3rd Pada | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Jyeshta / Kettai | 4th Pada | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Mula / Moolam | 1st Pada | Dhanus (Saggitarius) |
| Mula / Moolam | 2nd Pada | Dhanus (Saggitarius) |
| Mula / Moolam | 3rd Pada | Dhanus (Saggitarius) |
| Mula / Moolam | 4th Pada | Dhanus (Saggitarius) |
| Purvashada / Pooradam | 1st Pada | Dhanus (Saggitarius) |
| Purvashada / Pooradam | 2nd Pada | Dhanus (Saggitarius) |
| Purvashada / Pooradam | 3rd Pada | Dhanus (Saggitarius) |
| Purvashada / Pooradam | 4th Pada | Dhanus (Saggitarius) |
| Uthradam / Uttarashada | 1st Pada | Dhanus (Saggitarius) |
| Uthradam / Uttarashada | 2nd Pada | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Uthradam / Uttarashada | 3rd Pada | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Uthradam / Uttarashada | 4th Pada | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Shravana / Thiruvonam | 1st Pada | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Shravana / Thiruvonam | 2nd Pada | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Shravana / Thiruvonam | 3rd Pada | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Shravana / Thiruvonam | 4th Pada | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Dhanishta / Avittam | 1st Pada | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Dhanishta / Avittam | 2nd Pada | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Dhanishta / Avittam | 3rd Pada | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Dhanishta / Avittam | 4th Pada | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Satabhisha / Sadayam | 1st Pada | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Satabhisha / Sadayam | 2nd Pada | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Satabhisha / Sadayam | 3rd Pada | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Satabhisha / Sadayam | 4th Pada | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Purva Bhadra / Poorattathi | 1st Pada | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Purva Bhadra / Poorattathi | 2nd Pada | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Purva Bhadra / Poorattathi | 3rd Pada | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Purva Bhadra / Poorattathi | 4th Pada | Meena (Pisces) |
| Uttarabhadra / Uthirattathi | 1st Pada | Meena (Pisces) |
| Uttarabhadra / Uthirattathi | 2nd Pada | Meena (Pisces) |
| Uttarabhadra / Uthirattathi | 3rd Pada | Meena (Pisces) |
| Uttarabhadra / Uthirattathi | 4th Pada | Meena (Pisces) |
| Revati | 1st Pada | Meena (Pisces) |
| Revati | 2nd Pada | Meena (Pisces) |
| Revati | 3rd Pada | Meena (Pisces) |
| Revati | 4th Pada | Meena (Pisces) |