Nakshatra Q&A
Q.1. What are Nakshatras?
Answer: Nakshatras are 27 constellations based on which the position of the moon is seen in Vedic astrology. Every Nakshatra has its own ruling planet, quality and effect.
Q.2. How many Nakshatras are there in total?
Answer: There are 27 Nakshatras in total (Abhijit Nakshatra is considered to be the 28th).
Q.3. How to find out the Nakshatra of a person?
Answer: The Nakshatra is found out by finding out the position of the moon on the basis of the date, time and place of birth.
Q.4. What is the effect of Nakshatra on life?
Answer: Nakshatras have a deep impact on a person's nature, career, relationships, health and luck.
Q.5. Which are the auspicious and inauspicious nakshatras?
Answer:
Auspicious nakshatras: Rohini, Mrigashira, Uttarashadha, Revati etc,
Inauspicious nakshatras: Travel in Ashwini, birth in Moola, marriage in Bharani etc. are considered inauspicious (varies according to the situation).
Q.6. Which nakshatras are best for marriage?
Answer:Rohini, Mrigashira, Uttar Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Uttarashadha and Revati nakshatras are considered best for marriage.
Q.7. How is a child named according to nakshatra?
Answer: Letters are fixed for every nakshatra (eg Ashwini → “Chu, Che, Cho, La”). Naming with the letter of birth nakshatra is considered auspicious.
Q.8. What is Nakshatra Dosh?
Answer: Some Nakshatras are considered inauspicious for special works, like birth in Mool Nakshatra is called "Mool Dosh". Its Shanti Paath is done.
Q.9. Which Nakshatras are auspicious for travel?
Answer: Ashwini, Pushya, Hasta, Anuradha, Revati etc. are considered auspicious for travel.
Q.10. Does the effect of Nakshatra differ on everyone?
Answer: Yes, the effect of Nakshatra depends on the position of Moon sign, Lagna, Dasha and transit.