The 27 Nakshatras Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to the Lunar Mansions
When you first step into the world of Vedic astrology, you’ll quickly encounter a fascinating concept: the nakshatras. While the zodiac signs (rāshis) divide the sky into 12 portions, the nakshatras divide it further into 27 sections, each carrying unique qualities and symbolism. These divisions, also called the lunar mansions, are the backbone of predictive astrology in the Vedic tradition.
