Ashwini Nakshatra
#1 of 27 · 0°00′–13°20′ sidereal · in Aries
Attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Ketu |
|---|---|
| Deity | Ashwini Kumaras |
| Symbol | Horse's head |
| Gana (temperament) | a deva (divine) temperament — refined, benevolent and principled |
| Nadi (constitution) | a Vata (airy) constitution — quick, mobile and creative |
| Yoni (instinct) | Horse — energetic and mobile |
| Nature (muhurta) | Kshipra — suits quick works (trade, learning, exchange) |
The four padas
| Pada | Span (sidereal) | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0°00′ – 3°20′ | Aries (Mesha) |
| 2 | 3°20′ – 6°40′ | Aries (Mesha) |
| 3 | 6°40′ – 10°00′ | Aries (Mesha) |
| 4 | 10°00′ – 13°20′ | Aries (Mesha) |
Each pada is 3°20′ — a navamsa-sized quarter of the 13°20′ arc.
Reading Ashwini
Ashwini — presided by Ashwini Kumaras, symbol "Horse's head", ruled by Ketu. The temperament is a deva (divine) temperament — refined, benevolent and principled with a Vata (airy) constitution — quick, mobile and creative, and a energetic and mobile instinct (Horse yoni). The Ketu lordship lends detachment, spirituality, past-life skills, liberation and intuition. Energies here favour quick works (trade, learning, exchange).
Composed from FACT attributes (deity / symbol / lord / gana / nadi / yoni / nature) — the same cited delineation the kundli dashboard shows; general tendencies only, never events or outcomes.
Questions, answered
Which planet is the lord of Ashwini nakshatra?
Ketu — the Vimshottari dasha lord of Ashwini.
Who is the deity of Ashwini?
Ashwini Kumaras; its symbol is the horse's head.
What degrees does Ashwini span?
0°00′–13°20′ sidereal — that is 0°00′ Aries to 13°20′ Aries, in Aries.
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