Ashwini Nakshatra
By The Astrologic Desk · Editorial and calculation review
Ashwini is the 1st nakshatra, spanning 0°00' Mesha to 13°20' Mesha in the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Ketu, its deity is Ashwini Kumaras, and its symbol is the horse's head. Classified as Deva gana with Horse yoni and Adi nadi, its theme is speed and first response — it arrives before anyone else has decided to move.
- Lord
- Ketu
- Deity
- Ashwini Kumaras
- Symbol
- Horse's head
- Gana
- Deva
- Yoni
- Horse
- Nadi
- Adi
- Varna
- Kshatriya
- Span
- 0°00' Mesha to 13°20' Mesha
- Rashi
- Mesha
Padas
- Pada 1: 0°00' Mesha – 3°20' Mesha
- Pada 2: 3°20' Mesha – 6°40' Mesha
- Pada 3: 6°40' Mesha – 10°00' Mesha
- Pada 4: 10°00' Mesha – 13°20' Mesha
How it tends to read
The through-line is speed and first response — it arrives before anyone else has decided to move. Strengths commonly noted: Acts before hesitation sets in; Natural instinct for healing and repair; Recovers quickly from reversals. The corresponding costs: Starts more than it finishes; Impatience with slower processes; Acts before gathering context.