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Lunar mansion - Definition |
| Related Words: Astrology, Castle, Chateau, Court, Estate, Hall, Horoscope, House, Manor, Nativity, Palace, Palazzo, Tower |
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In Astrology the lunar mansions are a division of the Ecliptic similar to the Zodiac. The mansion associated with a given date corresponds to the constellation the Moon is passing through at that time.
In Hindu Astrology, the lunar mansions are called Nakshatra. There are 27 Nakshatras, covering 13°20 of the Ecliptic each. Each Nakshatra is divided in quarters or padas of 3°20.
- 1. Ashvini
- 2. Bharani
- 3. Krittika
- 4. Rohini
- 5. Mrgashira
- 6. Ardra
- 7. Punarvasu
- 8. Pushyami
- 9. Aslesha
- 10. Makha
- 11. Purva Phalguni
- 12. Uttara Phalguni
- 13. Hasta
- 14. Chitra
- 15. Swati
- 16. Vishakha
- 17. Anuradha
- 18. Jyeshta
- 19. Mula
- 20. Purva Shadha
- 21.Uttara Shadha
- 22. Shravana
- 23. Dhanistha
- 24. Satabisha
- 25. Purva Bhadra
- 26. Uttara Bhadra
- 27. Revati
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