In Vedic astrology, the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) are the most precise layer of planetary interpretation. Knowing which Nakshatra Jupiter is in reveals the specific myth, deity, and psychological archetype driving its expression in your chart.
Deity: Ashwini Kumaras
Ruler: Ketu · Symbol: Horse Head
Deity: Yama
Ruler: Venus · Symbol: Yoni
Deity: Agni
Ruler: Sun · Symbol: Razor / Flame
Deity: Brahma
Ruler: Moon · Symbol: Chariot / Temple
Deity: Soma
Ruler: Mars · Symbol: Deer Head
Deity: Rudra
Ruler: Rahu · Symbol: Teardrop / Diamond
Deity: Aditi
Ruler: Jupiter · Symbol: Bow & Quiver
Deity: Brihaspati
Ruler: Saturn · Symbol: Lotus / Circle
Deity: Nagas
Ruler: Mercury · Symbol: Serpent
Deity: Pitrs (Ancestors)
Ruler: Ketu · Symbol: Throne Room
Deity: Bhaga
Ruler: Venus · Symbol: Front legs of bed / Hammock
Deity: Aryaman
Ruler: Sun · Symbol: Rear legs of bed
Deity: Savitar
Ruler: Moon · Symbol: Hand / Fist
Deity: Vishwakarma
Ruler: Mars · Symbol: Bright Jewel / Pearl
Deity: Vayu
Ruler: Rahu · Symbol: Coral / Sword
Deity: Indra-Agni
Ruler: Jupiter · Symbol: Triumphal Arch
Deity: Mitra
Ruler: Saturn · Symbol: Lotus / Staff
Deity: Indra
Ruler: Mercury · Symbol: Earring / Umbrella
Deity: Nirriti
Ruler: Ketu · Symbol: Tied Roots / Elephant Goad
Deity: Apas
Ruler: Venus · Symbol: Elephant Tusk / Fan
Deity: Vishvadevas
Ruler: Sun · Symbol: Elephant Tusk / Bed
Deity: Vishnu
Ruler: Moon · Symbol: Three Footprints / Ear
Deity: Ashta Vasus
Ruler: Mars · Symbol: Drum / Flute
Deity: Varuna
Ruler: Rahu · Symbol: Empty Circle / 1000 Stars
Deity: Aja Ekapada
Ruler: Jupiter · Symbol: Sword / Front legs of funeral cot
Deity: Ahir Budhnya
Ruler: Saturn · Symbol: Twins / Rear legs of funeral cot
Deity: Pushan
Ruler: Mercury · Symbol: Fish / Drum
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