Symbol
Horse's headThe emblem classical texts give it NAKSHATRA GUIDE · 1 OF 27
Ashwini Nakshatra
Ruled by Ketu · presided by Ashwini Kumaras (divine physicians) · symbol: Horse's head
Deity
Ashwini Kumaras (divine physicians)Presiding devataLord
KetuVimshottari dasha ruler — sets the first dashaSpan
0.00°–13.33°Sidereal zodiac arc, four padasMEANING
Born under Ashwini
Ashwini bestows speed, vitality and a healing instinct. You act quickly, enjoy new beginnings and recover rapidly from setbacks.
IN THE ZODIAC
Ashwini sits inside
Its 13°20′ arc crosses one rashi — which is why the same nakshatra can colour two different Moon signs.
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