Nakshatra Allotments
Each nakshatra (lunar mansion) is assigned specific allotments - people, objects, animals, and things that fall under its domain. These allotments are used in Vedic astrology to predict the effects of planetary movements and the condition of each nakshatra.
When a nakshatra is hurt by malefic planets, its allotments suffer destruction. When a nakshatra is bright and strong, its allotments prosper and flourish. Understanding these allotments is essential for making accurate astrological predictions about kingdoms, agriculture, and the welfare of people.
The 27 Nakshatras and Their Allotments
Krittika (कृत्तिका)
White flowers, Brahmins performing daily Agnihotra, reciters of sacred hymns, those who know the sacrifice, Aryans, miners, barbers, potters, priests at lodgings.
Rohini (रोहिणी)
Observers of vows, merchandises, kings, wealthy persons, Yogis, craftsmen, cows, bulls, aquatic animals, agriculturists, mountains and men in authority.
Mrigasiras (मृगशिरस)
Fragrant things, garments, aquatic products, flowers, fruits, gems, foresters, birds, beasts, drinkers of Soma juice, musicians, lovers and letter-bearers.
Ardra (आर्द्रा)
Slayers, catchers, liars, adulterers, thieves, rogues, sowers of discord, husk-grain, cruel-minded people, charmers, sorcerers and men versed in goblins.
Punarvasu (पुनर्वसु)
Truthful, charitably-disposed, pure, high-born, handsome, intelligent, renowned and rich men, valuable grain, merchants, servants and artisans.
Pushya (पुष्य)
Barley, wheat, rice, sugar-cane, forests, ministers, kings, fishermen, honest folk and persons engaged in big and small sacrifices.
Aslesha (आश्लेषा)
Counterfeits, bulbs, roots, fruits, worms, reptiles, poison, robbers, husk-grain and all classes of physicians.
Magha (मघा)
People rich in money and corn, granaries, mountaineers, men devoted to their elders and manes, merchants, heroes, carnivorous beings and women-haters.
Purvaphalguni (पूर्वफाल्गुनी)
Actors, young damsels, amiable persons, musicians, artists, merchandises, cotton, salt, honey, oil and boys.
Uttaraphalguni (उत्तरफाल्गुनी)
Mild, pure, modest, heretical, charitable and learned persons, fine corn, highly wealthy men, those intent on their duties and kings.
Hasta (हस्त)
Robbers, elephants, charioteers, elephant-drivers, artisans, merchandises, husked-grain, men versed in the Vedas, traders and energetic men.
Chitra (चित्रा)
Persons skilled in ornamenting, jewelry, painting, writing, singing and perfumery, mathematicians, weavers, ophthalmic physicians and king's corn.
Swati (स्वाति)
Birds, beasts, horses, traders, corn, produces of the field that cause flatulence, Bengal gram, fickle-minded friends, feeble characters, ascetics and connoisseurs.
Visakha (विशाखा)
Trees with red blossoms and fruits, sesamum, green-gram, cotton, black gram, Bengal gram and men devoted to Indra and Agni.
Anuradha (अनुराधा)
Men of prowess, heads of corporations, friends of the good, those delighting in assemblies, travellers, honest people in the world and all things that grow in autumn.
Jyeshtha (ज्येष्ठा)
Great martial heroes, those endowed with noble family, wealth and fame, thieves, monarchs intent on conquest and commandants.
Moola (मूल)
Medicines, physicians, deacons of corporations, persons dealing in flowers, roots and fruits, seeds, very rich men and those that feed on fruits and roots.
Purvashadha (पूर्वषढ़ा)
Tender-hearted men, navigators, fishermen, aquatic animals, those devoted to truth, purity and wealth, constructors of bridges, those that live by water, and aquatic fruits and flowers.
Uttarashadha (उत्तरषढ़ा)
Mahouts, wrestlers, elephants, horses, devotees of gods, immoveables, warriors, persons enjoying pleasures and militant persons.
Sravana (श्रवण)
Jugglers, the ever-active, able, energetic and righteous men, devotees of Vishnu and truthful persons.
Dhanishtha (धनिष्ठा)
Men without pride, eunuchs, fickle friends, men obnoxious to their wives, charitable, very rich and peace-loving persons.
Satabhishak (शतभिषक)
Snarers, anglers, aquatic products and dealers in fish, boar-hunters, washermen, distillers and fowlers.
Purvabhadra (पूर्वभद्रपद)
Robbers, cowherds, murderous persons, niggards, low and false-hearted people, those devoid of virtue and religious observances, and those clever in duel.
Uttarabhadra (उत्तरभद्रपद)
Brahmins, those devoted to sacrifices, charity and penance, very rich persons, hermits, heretics, monarchs and valuable corn.
Revati (रेवती)
Aquatic fruits, flowers, salt, gems, conch shell, pearls, lotuses, perfumes, fragrant flowers, traders and helmsmen.
Aswini (अश्विनी)
Horse-dealers, commandants, physicians, attendants, horses, horse-riders, traders, handsome persons and horse-grooms.
Bharani (भरणी)
Those that feed on blood and flesh, cruel men, slayers, catchers, cudgellers, husk-grain, low-born persons and men wanting in character.
Varna Classification of Nakshatras
Brahmin Class
Purvaphalguni, Purvashadha, Purvabhadra, Krittika
Kshatriya Class
Uttaraphalguni, Uttarashadha, Uttarabhadra, Pushya
Vaishya Class
Revati, Rohini, Anuradha, Magha
Merchant Class
Punarvasu, Hasta, Abhijit, Aswini
Powerful/Cruel Class
Moola, Ardra, Swati, Satabhishak
Servant Class
Mrigasiras, Jyeshtha, Chitra, Dhanishtha
Outcast Class
Aslesha, Visakha, Sravana, Bharani