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Ashwini Nakshatra: Lord Ketu, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Ashwini nakshatra?
Ashwini is the 1st of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 0°00′ Mesha – 13°20′ Mesha (0°00′–13°20′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Ketu and its deity is the Ashvins (Ashvini Kumaras).
The Moon is next in Ashwini from 22 November 2026, 5:55 AM IST to 23 November 2026, 4:15 AM IST.
Which planet rules Ashwini nakshatra?
Ketu rules Ashwini in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Ashwini begins life in the Ketu dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
| Number | 1 / 27 |
| Span | 0°00′ Mesha – 13°20′ Mesha (0°00′–13°20′) |
| Rashi | Mesha |
| Vimshottari lord | Ketu (7 years of dasha) |
| Deity | the Ashvins (Ashvini Kumaras) |
| Gana | Deva (divine) |
| Yoni | Horse |
| Nadi | Adi (Vata) |
What are the padas of Ashwini and their name letters?
Each pada is 3°20′. A child born in a pada traditionally gets a name starting with its syllable.
When is the Moon in Ashwini next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Ashwini.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 22 h 20 min | ||
| 22 h 57 min | ||
| 23 h 47 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Ashwini nakshatra?
- Ketu (Vimshottari dasha of 7 years).
- Which rashi is Ashwini nakshatra in?
- Ashwini lies in Mesha: 0°00′ Mesha – 13°20′ Mesha.
- What is the gana of Ashwini?
- Deva (divine); yoni Horse; nadi Adi (Vata).
- What are the name letters for Ashwini nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: Chu, Che, Cho, La.
- Who is the deity of Ashwini?
- the Ashvins (Ashvini Kumaras), as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Ashwini nakshatra next?
- The Moon is next in Ashwini from 22 November 2026, 5:55 AM IST to 23 November 2026, 4:15 AM IST.
Positions: sidereal (nirayana) zodiac, Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, Swiss Ephemeris with its data files. Times are Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30), the moment the Moon or Sun crosses the boundary, truncated to the minute; the same instant holds everywhere, only the clock time differs. Lords: Vimshottari dasha order (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 46). Deities: Taittiriya Brahmana 3.1. Gana, yoni and nadi: the Ashtakoota tables of our Kundli Milan. Name letters: the Avakahada chakra. How we calculate