PosituneAshwini Nakshatra
Nakshatra number 1 of 27. Ashwini is ruled by Ketu and its presiding deity is Ashwini Kumaras. Its symbol is: horse's head.
Ruling planetKetu
DeityAshwini Kumaras
SymbolHorse's head
SignMesha
When the Moon is in Ashwini
Naming sounds by Pada
Ashwini runs from 0°00′ to 13°20′ of Mesha, a span of 13°20′. It splits into four Padas, and a child born while the Moon is in a Pada is traditionally given a name starting with that Pada's sound.
| Pada | Name starts with | Rashi | Degrees in sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chu | Mesha (Aries) | 0°00′ to 3°20′ |
| 2 | Che | Mesha (Aries) | 3°20′ to 6°40′ |
| 3 | Cho | Mesha (Aries) | 6°40′ to 10°00′ |
| 4 | La | Mesha (Aries) | 10°00′ to 13°20′ |
Find your own Pada
The Pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the birth-chart calculator to find the Nakshatra and Pada from a date and time.
Deity names and symbols differ slightly between traditions and sources. Where two readings are common, both are shown.