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Ashwini Nakshatra

Ashwini Nakshatra spans Aries 0° to 13°20. Its ruling (dasha) lord is Ketu and its presiding deity is Ashwini Kumaras. People born under it are quick, energetic, pioneering and healing in nature.

NakshatraAshwini

Ruling lordKetu

DeityAshwini Kumaras

SymbolHorse's head

Zodiac spanAries 0° to 13°20

GanaDeva

Personality and traits of Ashwini

People born in Ashwini Nakshatra are quick, energetic, pioneering and healing in nature. The energy of Ketu and the blessing of Ashwini Kumaras shape how they think, act and relate to others. The symbol, horse's head, reflects the deeper meaning of this nakshatra.

Career and strengths

Ashwini natives often do well in medicine, healing, sports, travel and emergency work. Their Deva (temperament) nature influences how they work with others and handle challenges.

Your janma nakshatra is decided by the exact position of the Moon at your birth, which needs your precise birth time. The same nakshatra can express very differently depending on its pada (quarter) and the rest of your chart.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the lord of Ashwini Nakshatra?

The ruling lord of Ashwini Nakshatra is Ketu, and its presiding deity is Ashwini Kumaras.

What is the symbol of Ashwini Nakshatra?

The symbol of Ashwini is Horse's head, and it spans Aries 0° to 13°20.

What careers suit Ashwini natives?

Ashwini natives often do well in medicine, healing, sports, travel and emergency work.

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