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Ashwini Nakshatra: Name Letters, Padas and Nature
Ashwini is nakshatra 1 of 27, spanning 0° Aries – 13°20′ Aries, ruled by Ketu. Name letters: चु (Chu), चे (Che), चो (Cho), ला (La).
Ashwini padas and name letters (naam akshar)
Each nakshatra has four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. A child born with the Moon in a pada traditionally gets a name starting with its syllable. For Ashwini:
| Pada | Letter | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | चु Chu | Aries | Aries |
| 2 | चे Che | Aries | Taurus |
| 3 | चो Cho | Aries | Gemini |
| 4 | ला La | Aries | Cancer |
Ashwini nature
Quick, energetic and pioneering, with a healer's instinct. You like to start things fast and help people get moving again.
Deva gana natives are said to be gentle, generous and idealistic.
Dasha at birth
Born with the Moon in Ashwini, your Vimshottari dasha begins with Ketu, whose full period is 7 years. How much of it is left at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra.
In Kundli matching
Gana, yoni and nadi come from the nakshatra and count for 6, 4 and 8 of the 36 points in Ashtakoota matching. The same nadi for both partners is the one traditionally avoided.
Name letters follow the traditional Avakahada chakra. Spellings of a few letters vary between regions.
Find your birth nakshatra
Your janma nakshatra is where the Moon was when you were born. Enter your birth details in the free birth chart to see it with its pada.
FAQ
Ashwini nakshatra FAQs
What are the name letters for Ashwini nakshatra?
Pada 1: चु (Chu), Pada 2: चे (Che), Pada 3: चो (Cho), Pada 4: ला (La).
Which rashi is Ashwini nakshatra in?
Aries (pada 1, 2, 3, 4). It spans 0° Aries – 13°20′ Aries.
Who rules Ashwini nakshatra?
Its planetary lord is Ketu and its deity is Ashwini Kumaras (divine healers).
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Ashwini?
Gana Deva (divine), yoni Horse and nadi Adi (Vata). Deva gana natives are said to be gentle, generous and idealistic.