Free Nakshatra Finder
A Nakshatra Finder is a birth star calculator that identifies your Janma Nakshatra — the lunar mansion the Moon occupied at the moment you were born. Discover your Nakshatra, Pada, and naming syllable instantly with Swiss Ephemeris precision.
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About This Tool
Who it's for: Parents choosing a baby name based on birth star, anyone exploring their Nakshatra for marriage compatibility (Nakshatra matching), Muhurta selection, or understanding their Vedic astrological profile.
Who it's not for: This tool provides Nakshatra identification and AI-powered interpretation. For critical life decisions like marriage timing or medical matters, consult an experienced Jyotishi in person.
How to interpret: Your Janma Nakshatra reveals core personality traits, emotional nature, and life themes. The Pada (quarter) determines your naming syllable. Ask the AI follow-up questions about your Nakshatra's compatibility, career strengths, or spiritual significance.
Limitation: Nakshatra changes approximately every day, but the exact Pada requires accurate birth time. A difference of a few hours can shift you into a different Pada or even a different Nakshatra near the boundary.
What is a Nakshatra and Why Does It Matter?
A Nakshatra is one of the 27 lunar mansions that divide the 360-degree zodiac into equal segments of 13 degrees and 20 minutes each. In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), the Nakshatras form the oldest and most foundational layer of celestial mapping — predating even the 12-sign Rashi (zodiac) system. While Western astrology focuses primarily on the Sun sign, Vedic astrology places enormous importance on the Moon's Nakshatra because the Moon governs the mind, emotions, and inner self. If you're new to these concepts, our complete beginner guide to Vedic astrology is a great starting point.
The 27 Nakshatras are: Ashwini (ruled by Ketu), Bharani (Venus), Krittika (Sun), Rohini (Moon), Mrigashira (Mars), Ardra (Rahu), Punarvasu (Jupiter), Pushya (Saturn), Ashlesha (Mercury), Magha (Ketu), Purva Phalguni (Venus), Uttara Phalguni (Sun), Hasta (Moon), Chitra (Mars), Swati (Rahu), Vishakha (Jupiter), Anuradha (Saturn), Jyeshtha (Mercury), Mula (Ketu), Purva Ashadha (Venus), Uttara Ashadha (Sun), Shravana (Moon), Dhanishta (Mars), Shatabhisha (Rahu), Purva Bhadrapada (Jupiter), Uttara Bhadrapada (Saturn), and Revati (Mercury). Each has a ruling planet, presiding deity, animal symbol, gender, Guna (quality), and Gana (temperament) that shape personality and destiny.
Your Janma Nakshatra (birth star) is determined by the Moon's exact position at the time of your birth. It plays a central role in many aspects of Hindu life: Namakarana (naming ceremonies) use the Nakshatra Pada to select the first syllable of a child's name; Kundli matching for marriage relies heavily on Nakshatra compatibility through the Ashtakoot (36-point) Guna Milan system; and Muhurta (electional astrology) considers the Moon's Nakshatra when choosing auspicious dates for weddings, housewarming, business launches, and other important events.
Jyotir AI's Nakshatra Finder computes the Moon's precise sidereal longitude using Swiss Ephemeris — the same astronomical library used by professional astrologers and space agencies worldwide. From this calculation, it identifies your Janma Nakshatra and Pada (each Nakshatra is divided into four quarters of 3°20' each), along with the Nakshatra's ruling planet, deity, and associated qualities. The AI then provides a personalized interpretation of what your birth star means for your personality, relationships, career inclinations, and spiritual path. You can also explore all 27 Nakshatras in detail on our Nakshatra guide.
How It Works
Enter Birth Details
Provide your date, time, and place of birth. Jyotir AI fetches precise coordinates and timezone data for your location.
Moon Position Calculated
Swiss Ephemeris computes the Moon's exact sidereal longitude at your birth moment. The Nakshatra and Pada are identified from this position.
Get Nakshatra Insights
Receive your Janma Nakshatra, Pada, naming syllable, ruling planet, deity, and AI-powered personality and compatibility insights.
Why Choose Jyotir AI's Nakshatra Finder
Instant Nakshatra Lookup
Find your Janma Nakshatra in seconds with precise Moon position calculation based on your birth details
AI-Powered Nakshatra Analysis
Get personalized insights about your Nakshatra's ruling deity, planetary lord, qualities, and life themes
Pada & Naming Syllable
Discover your exact Nakshatra Pada and the traditional naming syllable for Namakarana ceremonies
Swiss Ephemeris Precision
NASA-grade astronomical calculations ensure your Moon position and Nakshatra are accurate to the arc-second
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Nakshatra?
A Nakshatra is one of the 27 lunar mansions in Vedic astrology. Each Nakshatra spans 13 degrees and 20 minutes of the 360-degree zodiac. The word "Nakshatra" comes from Sanskrit, meaning "that which does not decay." These 27 divisions map the Moon's monthly path across the sky, and each Nakshatra has a ruling deity, planetary lord, animal symbol, and unique set of qualities that influence personality, destiny, and compatibility in Jyotish (Vedic astrology).
How many Nakshatras are there?
There are 27 Nakshatras in Vedic astrology: Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati. Each spans exactly 13°20' of the zodiac. Some traditions also reference a 28th Nakshatra called Abhijit, but the standard system uses 27.
How is birth Nakshatra determined?
Your birth Nakshatra (Janma Nakshatra) is determined by the precise position of the Moon at the exact moment of your birth. Jyotir AI uses Swiss Ephemeris — the same astronomical library relied on by NASA — to calculate the Moon's exact longitude based on your date, time, and place of birth. The Moon's position in the zodiac falls within one of the 27 Nakshatras, and that becomes your Janma Nakshatra. The specific quarter (Pada) of the Nakshatra is also calculated, which determines the starting syllable for naming.
Why is Nakshatra important for naming a baby?
In Hindu tradition, a baby's name is chosen based on the Janma Nakshatra and its Pada (quarter). Each of the 27 Nakshatras has 4 Padas, and each Pada corresponds to a specific Sanskrit syllable. The baby's name traditionally begins with this syllable — for example, if born under Ashwini Nakshatra Pada 1, the name should start with "Chu." This practice, called Namakarana, is believed to align the child's identity with their cosmic blueprint, promoting harmony, good health, and auspicious outcomes throughout life.
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