Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Ketu (7-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Mesha |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| Nadi | Aadi |
| Yoni (symbol) | Horse |
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Ashwini Nakshatra (1 of 27)
Ashwini nakshatra (#1 of 27): ruling planet Ketu, Deva gana, Aadi nadi, Horse yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Ashwini is the 1st of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Mesha, ruled by Ketu with Deva gana and Aadi nadi.
The 4 padas of Ashwini
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 0°00′–3°20′ | Mesha | Mars | Chu |
| Pada 2 | 3°20′–6°40′ | Vrishabha | Venus | Che |
| Pada 3 | 6°40′–10°00′ | Mithuna | Mercury | Cho |
| Pada 4 | 10°00′–13°20′ | Karka | Moon | La |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Ashwini →.
Essence of Ashwini
Ashwini, the celestial healers' star, gives speed, freshness and a healer's instinct. You begin things others hesitate over — beginnings are your medicine.
People born in Ashwini carry the Deva temperament and Horse yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Aadi nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Ashwini in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Ashwini's Deva gana, Aadi nadi and Horse yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Ashwini nakshatra good for?
Ashwini (Deva gana, Aadi nadi) is classically associated with Ashwini, the celestial healers' star, gives speed, freshness and a healer's instinct. You begin things others hesitate o — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Ashwini?
In gun milan, Ashwini's Deva gana and Horse yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Ashwini?
Ketu rules Ashwini in the vimshottari dasha system (7 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Ashwini nakshatra?
Babies born in Ashwini are traditionally named starting with Chu, Che, Cho, La — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Ashwini baby-name list for examples.