The 27 Nakshatras
Ashwini Nakshatra
The first nakshatra — swift, healing and pioneering. Ruled by the celestial physicians, it favours new beginnings, medicine and journeys.
| Number | 1 / 27 |
| Ruling planet | Ketu |
| Presiding deity | Ashwini Kumaras |
| Gana | Deva (divine) |
| Symbol | Horse's head |
| Zodiac span | Aries 0° – 13°20' |
| Marriage muhurat | Not used for vivah |
Gandamoola nakshatra
Ashwini is one of the gandamoola nakshatras, which fall at the joints between signs. Tradition prescribes a moola shanti on the 27th day for a child born under it. This marks a point of transition, not misfortune.