Ashwini · अश्विनी
Ashwini is the 1st of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 0° Mesha (Aries) – 13°20′ Mesha (Aries) of the sidereal zodiac, and its name means “the horsemen”.
| Ruling planet | Ketu |
|---|---|
| Deity | the Ashvins, physicians of the gods |
| Symbol | a horse's head |
| Span (sidereal) | 0° Mesha (Aries) – 13°20′ Mesha (Aries) |
Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari scheme. Deities and symbols are traditional and vary in some texts.
Next dates (New Delhi, at sunrise)
- Monday, 26 October 2026
- Sunday, 22 November 2026
- Sunday, 20 December 2026
- Saturday, 16 January 2027
These are the days on which the Moon is in this nakshatra at sunrise.
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Sources: Nakshatra, Wikipedia