Ashwini Nakshatra
Quick, energetic pioneers — natural healers who act first and explain later. Ashwini is the 1st of the 27 nakshatras, ruled by Ketu, with Ashwini Kumaras as its deity and horse's head as its symbol.
The four padas
| Pada | Moon sign | Navamsa | Naming syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwini pada 1 | Mesha (Aries) | Mesha | Chu |
| Ashwini pada 2 | Mesha (Aries) | Vrishabha | Che |
| Ashwini pada 3 | Mesha (Aries) | Mithuna | Cho |
| Ashwini pada 4 | Mesha (Aries) | Karka | La |
Each pada is also one navamsa, the ninth-division sign astrologers read for marriage.
Compatibility
Best-scoring pairings in Guna Milan: Revati (30), Purva Phalguni (29), Pushya (28), Purva Ashadha (27), Uttara Bhadrapada (27). Lowest: Vishakha (6), Mula (14), Magha (14).
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Baby names
Names for a child born under Ashwini traditionally begin with Chu, Che, Cho, La, one syllable per pada. Baby names for Ashwini nakshatra →
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What is Ashwini nakshatra known for?
Quick, energetic pioneers — natural healers who act first and explain later. Its ruling planet is Ketu, its deity Ashwini Kumaras, its symbol Horse's head, and it belongs to the Deva gana.
Which rashi is Ashwini nakshatra in?
All four padas of Ashwini fall in Mesha (Aries).
Which nakshatras are most compatible with Ashwini?
In TrueSaath's Guna Milan, the highest-scoring pairings for Ashwini are Revati (30/36), Purva Phalguni (29/36), Pushya (28/36) and Purva Ashadha (27/36). See the compatibility page for all 27.
What syllables do Ashwini nakshatra baby names start with?
Chu, Che, Cho, La — one for each pada. Names beginning with Chu for the first pada, Che for the second, and so on.
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