Your birth Nakshatra (janma nakshatra) is the lunar mansion the Moon occupied when you were born. There are 27 of them, each with four padas. It describes your nature and starts your Vimshottari dasha timeline.
What your Nakshatra is used for
- Dasha timing: the Nakshatra lord is the first Mahadasha of your life.
- Kundali Milan: several kootas compare the two Nakshatras. See Kundali Milan.
- Muhurta and naming: auspicious dates and name syllables are chosen from it. See Muhurta.
Go further
The free 360 Kundali app shows your Nakshatra alongside your full chart. Members unlock the complete analysis and remedies.
Common questions
Do I need an exact birth time?
Not always. The Moon stays in one Nakshatra for about a day, so noon usually works unless it changed that day.