Ashwini

Swift beginnings, healing, travel.

At a glance

Vimshottari lordKetu
DeityAshwini Kumaras
Symbolhorse's head
Position in the zodiacFrom 0°00′ Mesha to 13°20′ Mesha
Vimshottari years7 years

Traditional keywords

Swift beginnings, healing, travel.

Traditional keywords for study. They describe classical attributions and are not predictions about a person.

People born in Ashwini

Ashwini natives are quick, energetic and pioneering, with a youthful charm. They like to start things, act fast and help others; healing and rescue come naturally. Impatience and restlessness are the shadow side.

Work

Medicine, healing, emergency services, sports, transport and any work that rewards speed.

Relationships

Warm and spontaneous; they need a partner who keeps up and gives them freedom.

Well-being

Avoid rushing; head injuries and fevers need care.

Padas (quarters)

Neighbouring nakshatras

Other nakshatras with the same Vimshottari lord

Questions and answers

Who is the Vimshottari lord of Ashwini?

Ashwini is ruled by Ketu in the Vimshottari system (7 years).

Where does Ashwini lie in the zodiac?

Ashwini lies From 0°00′ Mesha to 13°20′ Mesha.

Which nakshatra comes before and after Ashwini?

Before it is Revati and after it is Bharani.

See it in a chart

The Moon's nakshatra at birth sets the starting lord of your dasha. Use the dasha tool to see the full timeline. Vimshottari dasha.

Sources

Classical attributions as given in standard Jyotish texts, chiefly Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (the chapters on the grahas and rashis) and Brihat Samhita. Positions are computed by this site.