Ashwini nakshatra
अश्विनी1 of 27- Lord: Ketu
- Deity: The Ashwini Kumaras
- Where it sits: Aries
The Moon in this nakshatra
- 28-09-2026, 10:17 AM to 9:04 AM, 29 Sep
- 25-10-2026, 7:22 PM to 5:41 PM, 26 Oct
- 22-11-2026, 5:55 AM to 4:16 AM, 23 Nov
Times are IST. The Moon changing nakshatra is a single instant — the same in every city, so there is no separate time for yours.
At a glance
- LordKetu
- DeityThe Ashwini Kumaras
- SymbolA horse's head
- GanaDeva
- YoniHorse
- ElementFire
- MotivationDharma
- DoshaPitta
- GenderMale
- Where it sits0°00' – 13°20' Aries
About Ashwini nakshatra
Ashwini is the first of the twenty-seven. Its devatas are the Ashwini Kumaras, the physicians of the gods. People born here move fast, start before anyone else, and have a natural hand for healing.
What they are like
- Quick to act
- A natural hand for healing
- First to start something new
- Stands on their own feet
- Good-looking
- Brave
- Sharp-minded
- Keeps their energy all their life
Strong side / Weak side
Strong side
- Decides quickly
- Their heart is in healing and service
- Not afraid of risk
- People listen to them
Weak side
- Little patience
- Starts a lot, finishes less
- Anger comes fast
- Digs their heels in
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsa rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chu (चु) | Aries |
| 2 | Che (चे) | Taurus |
| 3 | Cho (चो) | Gemini |
| 4 | La (ला) | Cancer |
Work that suits
- Doctor, nurse, medicine
- Sport
- Vehicles, transport, logistics
- Police, army, emergency services
- Ayurveda and other healing work
Watch in health
- Head and brain
- Upper jaw and face
- Blood circulation
Nakshatra mantra
ॐ अश्विनी कुमाराभ्यां नमः
Chant it 108 times a day. Best day: Tuesday.
Remedies
- Remember the Ashwini Kumaras on Tuesday
- Chant 'Om Kem Ketave Namah'
- Wear red and saffron
- Donate medicine or blankets
- Keep the Tuesday fast
Nakshatra matching
A nakshatra settles 21 of the 36 gunas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi. The other 15 need both Moon rashis, which a nakshatra does not fix.
Matches best with
Matches least with
Do the full guna milanCommon questions
Which planet rules Ashwini nakshatra?
Ashwini is ruled by Ketu. That is why the Vimshottari dasha begins with Ketu for someone born in Ashwini.
Which rashi does Ashwini nakshatra fall in?
All of Ashwini sits in Aries — from 0°0' to 13°20'.
Which syllable should a baby born in Ashwini nakshatra be named with?
Chu, Che, Cho or La, depending on the pada. The syllable comes from the pada the Moon stood in at birth.
What are the gana and yoni of Ashwini nakshatra?
Ashwini's gana is Deva and its yoni is Horse. In marriage matching, gana settles 6 points and nadi 8.