अश्विनी · Nakshatra #1 of 27 · 0.00°–13.33° · ruled by Ketu
Pioneering spirit, quick thinker, loves speed and movement. Natural healer with optimistic outlook.
Medicine, healing, sports, racing, emergency services, entrepreneurship.
Head-related issues, migraines. Strong constitution but prone to accidents.
Passionate and devoted partner. May rush into relationships.
Ashwini has four padas with starting sounds Chu, Che, Cho, La (चु, चे, चो, ला) — used in the Vedic Naamkaran method to choose an auspicious first letter for a baby born in this nakshatra.
Pada 1 falls in the Aries navamsa — the fire element, Dharma (purpose). It adds initiative, courage and a pioneering drive, colouring Ashwini's expression toward Dharma (purpose).
Pada 2 falls in the Taurus navamsa — the earth element, Artha (security). It adds stability, patience and a grounded, material focus, colouring Ashwini's expression toward Artha (security).
Pada 3 falls in the Gemini navamsa — the air element, Kama (desire). It adds curiosity, versatility and communicative skill, colouring Ashwini's expression toward Kama (desire).
Pada 4 falls in the Cancer navamsa — the water element, Moksha (liberation). It adds emotional depth, nurturing instincts and sensitivity, colouring Ashwini's expression toward Moksha (liberation).
For educational purposes. Nakshatra interpretations are traditional and based on the Moon's birth star.