Nakshatra Finder by Date of Birth

Enter your exact date of birth, time of birth, and birth city in the form above. This nakshatra finder calculates your Moon position using precise astronomical ephemeris with Lahiri ayanamsha and determines which of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) the Moon occupied at your birth moment.

Janma nakshatra (birth star) is the nakshatra occupied by the Moon at your exact birth time. It is the most important nakshatra in Vedic astrology as it determines your personality traits, compatibility, the starting Mahadasha period, and is the foundation for Vimshottari Dasha predictions throughout your life.

Yes. This nakshatra finder also calculates your Moon sign (Chandra Rashi) along with your birth nakshatra. The Moon sign is determined by which of the 12 rashis (zodiac signs) the Moon was transiting at your birth time. Both Moon sign and nakshatra are shown in your results.

Each Nakshatra is divided into 4 Padas (quarters), each spanning 3 degrees and 20 minutes. The pada determines the Navamsa (D9) chart placement and adds nuance to the nakshatra interpretation. It is also used for determining the first letter of a name in Vedic naming traditions.

Nakshatra calculations depend on the ayanamsha used and the precision of the ephemeris. This calculator uses Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsha, the Indian government standard. Other sites may use different ayanamshas (KP, Raman) which shift results slightly. Also, accurate birth time is critical as the Moon moves through one nakshatra in roughly 24 hours.