The 27 Nakshatras

Rohini, Hasta & Shravana

The three nakshatras ruled by the Moon — the fourth stop on the Vimshottari lord cycle.

Ruled by the Moon, the creator's favorite

Rohini sits in Taurus. Its deity is Prajapati (Brahma, the creator), and its symbol is an ox-cart — steady, load-bearing growth.

Manushya gana, fertile charm

Rohini belongs to the manushya gana. Its theme is growth and fertility — beauty, charm, and things that flourish when tended patiently.

Ruled by the Moon, Savitar's craft

Hasta sits in Virgo. Its deity is Savitar, a skillful aspect of the Sun, and its symbol is a hand — dexterity and precise craft.

Deva gana, hands-on mastery

Hasta belongs to the deva gana. Its theme is skill — anything made or fixed by hand, from healing to fine craftsmanship.

Ruled by the Moon, Vishnu's hearing

Shravana sits in Capricorn. Its deity is Vishnu, and its symbol is an ear (or three footprints) — the sense that listens and preserves.

Deva gana, fame through knowledge

Shravana belongs to the deva gana. Its theme is listening and learning — study, tradition passed down by ear, and reputation built on knowledge.

The Moon thread

Rohini grows, Hasta crafts, Shravana learns — the Moon's group moves from fertile growth to skillful hands to attentive knowledge.

Terms introduced here

Rohini

Ruled by the Moon; deity Prajapati/Brahma (the creator); symbol an ox-cart; manushya gana. Theme: growth, fertility, charm.

Hasta

Ruled by the Moon; deity Savitar (skillful aspect of the Sun); symbol a hand; deva gana. Theme: skill, dexterity, craftsmanship.

Shravana

Ruled by the Moon; deity Vishnu; symbol an ear or three footprints; deva gana. Theme: listening, learning, fame through knowledge.