STARS AND ATTRIBUTIONS IN VEDIC ASTROLOGY
1. In Vedic astrology, meaning "five attributes" of the day. They are:
o Tithi - Ending Moment (EM) of elongation of the Moon, the lunar day, the
angular relationship between Sun and Moon (Apparent Moon minus Apparent
Sun). One Tithi equals 12-degree difference between Moon and Sun.
o Nakshatram - EM of astarism of the day, that is, the stellar mansion in
which Moon is located for an observer at the center of the Earth. One
Nakshatra equals 13 degrees:20 minutes. There are 27 Nakshatra in 360
degrees.
o Yoga - EM of the angular relationship between Sun and Moon( Apparent Moon
plus Apparent Sun). One Yoga equals 13 degrees:20 minutes. There are 27
Yogas in 360 degrees.
o Karana - EM of half of a Tithi. One Karaṇa equals 6 degree difference
between Moon and Sun.
o Var weekday the seven weekdays.
There are two kinds of lunar months followed in India - the new moon ending
] Amanta or Sukladi system and the full moon ending (covering one full moon
to the next) called the Purnimanta system. But it is the lunar months full
moon reckoned), which are reckoned in predictive astrology, and each
represents the name of the star on full moon day of the solar months. The
twelve lunar months starting from Chaitra along with the names of the solar
months are given below.
#NamePada 1Pada 2Pada 3Pada 4Vimsottari LordRuling Deity
1Aśvini (अश्विनी) चु Chuचे Cheचो Choला LaKetuAswini Kumara
2Bharaṇī (भरणी) ली Liलू Luले Leलो LoVenusYama
3Kṛttikā (कृत्तिका) अ A ई I उ U ए ESunAgni
4Rohiṇī (रोहिणी) ओ O वा Va/Ba वी Vi/Bi वु Vu/BuMoonBrahma
5Mṛgaśīrṣā (मृगशीर्षा) वे Ve/Be वो Vo/Boका Kaकी KeMarsMoon
6Ārdrā (आर्द्रा) कु Ku घ Gha ङ Ng/Na छ ChhaRahuShiva
7Punarvasu (पुनर्वसु) के Keको Ko हा Ha ही HiJupiterAditi
8Puṣya (पुष्य) हु Hu हे He हो Ho ड DaSaturnBrihaspati
9Āśleṣā (आश्लेषा) डी Di डू Du डे De डो DoMercuryRahu
10Maghā (मघा ) मा Maमी Miमू Muमे MeKetuPitr
11Pūrva or Pūrva Phālgunī (पूर्व फाल्गुनी) नो Moटा Taटी Tiटू TuVenusBhaga
12Uttara or Uttara Phālgunī (उत्तर फाल्गुनी) टे Teटो To पा Pa पी PiSunSun
13Hasta (हस्त) पू Puष Shaण Na ThaMoonSavitr
14Chitrā (चित्रा) पे Pe पो Po रा Ra री RiMarsVishwakarma
15Svāti (स्वा ति) रू Ru रे Re रो Ro ता TaRahuVaayu
16Vishākhā (विशाखा) ती Ti तू Tu ते Te तो ToJupiterIndra Agni
17Anurādhā (अनुराधा) ना Naनी Ni नू Nu ने NeSaturnMitra
18Jyeṣṭhā (ज्येष्ठा)नो No या Ya यी Yi यू YuMercuryIndra
19Mūla (मूल)ये Ye यो Yo भा Bha भी BhiKetuVaruna, Nirriti
20Pūrva Aṣāḍhā (पूर्वाषाढ़ा) भू Bhuधा Dhaफा Bha/Phaढा DhaVenusApah
21Uttara Aṣāḍhā (उत्तराषाढ़ा) भे Bhe भो Bhoजा Jaजी JiSunBrahma
22Śrāvaṇa (श्रवण) खी Ju/Khiखू Je/Khuखे Jo/Kheखो Gha/KhoMoonVishnu
23Śrāviṣṭhā (श्रविष्ठा) or Dhaniṣṭhā (धनिष्ठा) गा Ga गी Gi गु Gu गे
eMarsVasu
24Śatabhiṣā (शतभिषा) गो Goसा Saसी Si सू SuRahuVaruna
25Pūrva Bhādrapadā (पूर्वभाद्रपदा) से Seसो Soदा Daदी DiJupiterAja Ek ada
26Uttara Bhādrapadā (उत्तरभाद्रपदा) दू Du थ Tha झ Jha ञ Da/ Tra Saturn
Ahirbudhnya
27Revati (रेवती ) दे Deदो Doच Chaची ChiMercuryPooshan
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No Natchathara Name Natchathara Temple Name
1 Ashwini
Tiruthuraipoondi Piravi Maundeeswarar temple
2 Bharani
Nalladai Agneeswarar temple
3 Karthigai
Kanjanagaram Kathra Sundareswarar temple
4 Rohini
Kancheepuram Sri Pandava Dhoodha Perumal temple
5 Mirugasesam
Enkan Aadhinarayanaperumal temple
6 Thiruvathirai
Athirampattinam Sri Abhaya Varadeeswarar Temple
7 Bunarpoosam
Vaniambadi Athitheeswarar temple
8 Poosam
Vilankulam Akshayapureeswarar temple
9 Ayilyam
Tirundhuthevankudi Karkadeswarar temple
10 Maham
Medai Mahalingeswarar temple
11 Pooram
Tiruvarankulam Hari Theertheswarar temple
12 Uthiram
Idayattru Mangalam Mangalyeswarar temple
13 Astham
komal Kirubakubareshwarar temple
14 Chithirai
Kuruvithurai Chitraradha Vallaba Perumal temple
15 Swathi
Chithukadu Thatheeswarar temple
16 Visakam
Panmozhi Muthukumaraswami temple
17 Anusam
Tirunindriyur Mahalakshmiswarar temple
18 Ketai
Pasupathikovil Varadarajaperumal temple
19 Moolam
Mappedu Singeeswarar temple,
20 Pooradam
Kaduveli Akashapureeswarar temple
21 Uthiradam
Keezha Poongudi Brahmmapureeswarar temple
22 Thiruvonam
Tiruparkadal Prasanna Venkateswara Perumal temple
23 Avitam
Keezha Korukkai Brahammagnana Pureeswarar temple
24 Sathayam
Tirupugalur Agnipureeswarar temple
25 Pooradathi
Ranganathapuram Tiruvaneshwar temple
26 Uthiradathi
Theeyatur Sahasra Lakshmeeswarar temple
27 Revathi
Karukudi Kailasanathar temple
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No .Name Associated stars Description Image
1Aśvini
β and γ Arietis
• Astrological Mate: Ketu (South lunar node)
• Symbol: Horse's head
• Rigvedic name: Ashvins, the horse-headed twins who are physicians to the
gods
• Indian zodiac: 0° – 13°20′ Mesha
• Western zodiac: 26° Aries – 9°20′ Taurus
2Bharani
"the bearer"35, 39, and 41 Arietis
• Astrological Mate: Shukra (Venus)
• Symbol: Yoni, the female organ of reproduction
• Rigvedic name: Yama, god of death or Dharma
• Indian zodiac: 13° 20′ – 26°40′ Mesha
• Western zodiac: 9° 20′ – 22° 40′ Taurus
3Kṛttikā
an old name of the Pleiades; personified as the nurses of Kārttikeya, a son
of
Shiva.Pleiades
• Astrological Mate: Surya (Sun)
• Symbol: Knife or spear
• Rigvedic name: Agni, god of fire
• Indian zodiac: 26°40′ Mesha – 10° Vrishabha
• Western zodiac: 22° 40′ Taurus – 6° Gemini
4Rohiṇi
"the red one", a name of Aldebaran. Also known as brāhmīAldebaran
• Astrological Mate: Chandra (Moon)
• Symbol: Cart or chariot, temple, banyan tree
• Rigvedic name: Prajapati, the Creator
• Indian zodiac: 10° – 23°20′ Vrishabha
• Western zodiac: 6° – 19°20′ Gemini
5Mṛgaśīrā
"the deer's head". Also known as āgrahāyaṇīλ, φ Orionis
• Astrological Mate: Mangala (Mars)
• Symbol: Deer's head
• Rigvedic name: Soma, Chandra, the Moon god
• Indian zodiac: 23° 20′ Vrishabha – 6° 40′ Mithuna
• Western zodiac: 19° 20′ Gemini – 2° 40′ Cancer
6Ārdrā
"the moist one"Betelgeuse
• Astrological Mate: Rahu (North lunar node)
• Symbol: Teardrop, diamond, a human hhead
• Rigvedic name: Rudra, the storm god
• Indian zodiac: 6° 40′ – 20° Mithuna
• Western zodiac: 2° 40′ – 16° Cancer
7Punarvasu (dual)
"the two restorers of goods", also known as yamakau "the two
chariots"Castor and
Pollux
• Astrological Mate: Guru (Jupiter)
• Symbol : Bow and quiver
• Rigvedic name: Aditi, mother of the gods
• Indian zodiac: 20° Mithuna – 3°20′ Karka
• Western zodiac: 16° – 29°20′ Cancer
8Puṣya/Tishya
"the nourisher", also known as sidhya or tiṣyaγ, δ and θ Cancri
• Astrological Mate: Shani (Saturn)
• Symbol: Cow's udder, lotus, arrow and circle
• Rigvedic name: Bṛhaspati, priest of the gods
• Indian zodiac: 3° 20′ – 16° 40′ Karka
• Western zodiac: 29° 20′ Cancer – 12° 40′ Leo
9Āśleṣā
"the embrace"δ, ε, η, ρ, and σ Hydrae
• Astrological Mate: Budha (Mercury)
• Symbol: Serpent
• Rigvedic name: Sarpas or Nagas, deified snakes
• Indian zodiac: 16° 40′ – 30° Karka
• Western zodiac: 12° 40′ – 26° Leo
10Maghā
"the bountiful"Regulus
• Astrological Mate: Ketu (South lunar node)
• Symbol: Royal Throne
• Rigvedic name: Pitrs, 'The Fathers', family ancestors
• Indian zodiac: 0° – 13° 20′ Simha
• Western zodiac: 26° Leo – 9° 20′ Virgo
11Pūrva Phalgunī
"first reddish one"δ and θ Leonis
• Astrological Mate: Shukra (Venus)
• Symbol: Front legs of bed, hammock, fig tree
• Rigvedic name: Aryaman, god of marital bliss and prosperity
• Indian zodiac: 13° 20′ – 26°40′ Simha
• Western zodiac: 26° Leo – 9° 20′ Virgo
12Uttara Phalgunī
"second reddish one"Denebola
• Astrological Mate: Surya (Sun)
• Symbol: Four legs of bed, hammock
• Rigvedic name: Bhaga, god of patronage and favours
• Indian zodiac: 26° 40′ Simha- 10° Kanya
• Western zodiac: 22° 40′ Virgo – 6° Libra
13Hasta
"the hand"α, β, γ, δ and ε Corvi
• Astrological Mate: Chandra (Moon)
• Symbol: Hand or fist
• Rigvedic name: Savitr, the Sun god
• Indian zodiac: 10° – 23° 20′ Kanya
• Western zodiac: 6° – 19° 20′ Libra
14Chitrā
"the bright one", a name of SpicaSpica
• Astrological Mate: Mangala (Mars)
• Symbol: Bright jewel or pearl
• Rigvedic name: Tvastar, Vishwakarma
• Indian zodiac: 23° 20′ Kanya – 6° 40′ Tula
• Western zodiac: 19° 20′ Libra – 2° 40′ Scorpio
15Svātī
"Su-Ati (Sanskrit) Very good" name of ArcturusArcturus
• Astrological Mate: Rahu (North lunar node)
• Symbol: Shoot of plant, coral
• Rigvedic name: Vayu, the Wind god
• Indian zodiac: 6° 40′ – 20° Tula
• Western zodiac: 2° 40′ – 16° Scorpio
16Viśākhā
"forked, having branches"; also known as rādhā "the gift"α, β, γ and ι
Librae
• Astrological Mate: Guru (Jupiter)
• Symbol: Triumphal arch, potter's wheel
• Rigvedic name: Indra, chief of the gods; Agni, god of Fire
• Indian zodiac: 20° Tula – 3° 20′ Vrishchika
• Western zodiac: 16° – 29° 20′ Scorpio
17Anurādhā
"following rādhā"β, δ and π Scorpionis
• Astrological Mate: Shani (Saturn)
• Symbol: Triumphal archway, lotus, bamboo
• Rigvedic name: Mitra, one of Adityas of friendship and partnership
• Indian zodiac: 3° 20′ – 16° 40′ Vrishchika
• Western zodiac: 29° 20′ Scorpio – 12° 40′ Sagittarius
18Jyeṣṭha
"the eldest, most excellent"α, σ, and τ Scorpionis
• Astrological Mate: Budha (Mercury)
• Symbol: circular amulet, umbrella, earring
• Rigvedic name: Indra, chief of the gods
• Indian zodiac: 16° 40′ – 30° Vrishchika
• Western zodiac: 12° 40′ – 26° Sagittarius
19Mūlā
"the root"ε, ζ, η, θ, ι, κ, λ, μ and ν Scorpionis
• Astrological Mate: Ketu (South lunar node)
• Symbol: Bunch of roots tied together, elephant goad
• Rigvedic name: Nirrti, peak of material achievement and the beginning of
the
spiritual impulse
• Indian zodiac: 0° – 13° 20′ Dhanus
• Western zodiac: 26° Sagittarius – 9° 20′ Capricorn
20Pūrva Āṣāḍhā
"first of the aṣāḍhā", aṣāḍhā "the invincible one" being the name of a
constellationδ and ε Sagittarii
• Astrological Mate: Shukra (Venus)
• Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan, winnowing basket
• Rigvedic name: Apah, god of Water
• Indian zodiac: 13° 20′ – 26° 40′ Dhanus
• Western zodiac: 9° 20′ – 22° 40′ Capricorn
21Uttara Āṣāḍhā
"Later invincible"ζ and σ Sagittarii
• Astrological Mate: Surya (Sun)
• Symbol: Elephant tusk, small bed
• Rigvedic name: Visvedevas, universal gods
• Indian zodiac: 26° 40′ Dhanus – 10° Makara
• Western zodiac: 22° 40′ Capricorn – 6° Aquarius
22Abhijit
ζ and σ Lyrae
• Astrological Mate: Brahma
• Indian zodiac: 6° 40′ Makara – 10° 53′ Makara
23Śravaṇa
α, β and γ Aquilae
• Astrological Mate: Chandra (Moon)
• Symbol: Ear or Three Footprints
• Rigvedic name: Vishnu, preserver of universe
• Indian zodiac: 10° – 23° 20′ Makara
• Western zodiac: 6° – 19° 20′ Aquarius
24Dhaniṣṭhā
"most famous", also Shravishthā "swiftest"α, β, γ and δ Delphini
• Astrological Mate: Mangala (Mars)
• Symbol: Drum or flute
• Rigvedic name: Eight vasus, deities of earthly abundance
• Indian zodiac: 23° 20′ Makara – 6° 40′ Kumbha
• Western zodiac 19° 20′ Aquarius – 2° 40′ Pisces
25Śatabhiṣa
"Comprising a hundred physicians"Sadachbia
• Astrological Mate: Rahu (North lunar node)
• Symbol: Empty circle, 1,000 flowers or stars
• Rigvedic name: Varuna, god of celestial waters
• Indian zodiac: 6° 40′ – 20° Kumbha
• Western zodiac: 2° 40′ – 16° Pisces
26Pūrva Bhādrapada
"the first of the blessed feet"α and β Pegasi
• Astrological Mate: Guru (Jupiter)
• Symbol: Swords or two front legs of funeral cot, man with two faces
• Rigvedic name: Ajaikapada, an ancient fire dragon
• Indian zodiac: 20° Kumbha – 3° 20′ Meena
• Western zodiac: 16° – 29° 20′ Pisces
27Uttara Bhādrapada
"the second of the blessed feet"γ Pegasi and α Andromedae
• Astrological Mate: Shani (Saturn)
• Symbol: Twins, back legs of funeral cot, snake in the water
• Rigvedic name: Ahirbudhnya, serpent or dragon of the deep
• Indian zodiac: 3° 20′ – 16° 40′ Meena
• Western zodiac: 29° 20′ Pisces – 12° 40′ Aries
28Revatī
"prosperous"ζ Piscium • Astrological Mate: Budha (Mercury)
• Symbol: Fish or a pair of fish, drum
• Rigvedic name: Pushan, nourisher, the protective deity
• Indian zodiac: 16° 40′ – 30° Meena • Western zodiac: 12° 40′ – 26°
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