Nakshatra is the Lunar Mansion of Vedic Astrology. There are 27 nakshatras or star constellations spread across the Zodiac. Each nakshatra is 13 degrees and 20 minutes long (13.33-degree decimals) so the 27 nakshatras cover the entire 360 degrees (27 * 13.33) Ecliptic belt. Each nakshatra has 4 divisions in it called Padas. Each nakshatra pada is 3 degrees and 20 minutes (3.33) long. Most of the nakshatras fit entirely within the 30 degrees of a Zodiac sign however few nakshatras overlap with adjacent Zodiac sign. Nakshatras begin with Aswini at 0 degress Aries and end at Pisces with last nakshatra Revati. The Moon transits over one nakshatra in a day approximately. Nakshatra is an important integral part of Vedic Astrology. The Vimsottari dasa planetary period starts with the birth nakshatra (Janma Nakshatra) of the native.
Each Nakshatra has its astronomical name, characteristics, symbol, and a ruling planet. The picture below summarizes all the nakshatras with their Zodiac sign, ecliptic longitude, padas and ruling planet.
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