Ashwini Nakshatra
Those born under Ashwini are seen as quick, active and ready to help others.
- Ruling planet
- Ketu · dasha 7 years
- Deity
- The Ashwini Kumaras
- Symbol
- A horse's head
- Gana
- Deva (divine)
- Yoni
- Horse
- Nadi
- Aadi (Vata)
- Zodiac span
- Mesha (Aries) 0° – 13°20′
Nature of people born in Ashwini
Tradition holds that they have a natural gift for healing (medicine) and for work connected with travel.
The four padas of Ashwini
| Pada | Sign | Degrees | Navamsha | Name syllables |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mesha (Aries) | 0° – 3°20′ | Mesha (Aries) | Chu |
| 2 | Mesha (Aries) | 3°20′ – 6°40′ | Vrishabha (Taurus) | Che |
| 3 | Mesha (Aries) | 6°40′ – 10° | Mithuna (Gemini) | Cho |
| 4 | Mesha (Aries) | 10° – 13°20′ | Kataka (Cancer) | La |
The dasha sequence
For people born in Ashwini the Vimshottari dashas run in this order:
- Ketu 7 yrs
- Venus 20 yrs
- Sun 6 yrs
- Moon 10 yrs
- Mars 7 yrs
- Rahu 18 yrs
- Jupiter 16 yrs
- Saturn 19 yrs
- Mercury 17 yrs
The balance of the first dasha depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra at birth — use the tool for exact dates.
In porondam matching
In porondam / kundli matching the gana (Deva (divine)), yoni (Horse) and nadi (Aadi (Vata)) of Ashwini are compared with the partner's nakshatra. A full match needs both birth details.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Ashwini nakshatra?
Ashwini is ruled by Ketu. People born in it start their Vimshottari cycle with the Ketu dasha (7 years in full); the balance at birth depends on the Moon's degree.
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Ashwini?
Ashwini: Deva (divine) gana, Horse yoni, Aadi (Vata) nadi. These are used in porondam / kundli matching (the gana, yoni and nadi kootas).
Which naming syllables go with Ashwini?
Traditionally, by pada (Avakahada chakra): 1 — Chu · 2 — Che · 3 — Cho · 4 — La.
This page gives general information from traditional Vedic astrology. For important decisions, have your full chart read by a qualified astrologer.