A nakshatra is one of the 27 lunar mansions the Moon passes through. Your birth (janma) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your birth - it colours your temperament and is used across Vedic astrology and matching.

Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters called padas. Your pada refines your nakshatra and maps to a navamsa sign - useful for finer readings and compatibility.

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What is a nakshatra?: A nakshatra is one of the 27 lunar mansions the Moon passes through. Your birth (janma) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your birth - it colours your temperament and is used across Vedic astrology and matching.
What is a pada?: Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters called padas. Your pada refines your nakshatra and maps to a navamsa sign - useful for finer readings and compatibility.