The 27 Nakshatras: The Lunar Wheel of Vedic Astrology & Aromatherapy
The 27 Nakshatras: the Moon's journey through the sky. Outer ring: Nakshatra symbols chosen by Vedic rishis. Inner segments: Western zodiac signs.
🌙 Venus Nakshatra Ritual | טקס נקשטרת ונוס
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Venus rules Bharani, Purva Phalguni & Purva Ashadha — the Nakshatras of beauty, sensuality, and radiance. Anoint your skin as a sacred ritual of lunar self-care.
ונוס שולטת בנקשטרות של יופי, חושניות וזוהר. משחת העור כטקס קדוש של טיפוח עצמי ירחי.
🌸 Shop Now — ₪185 | קנו עכשיו →🌙 The 27 Nakshatras: The Moon's Sacred Mansions
In Vedic astrology, the sky is divided not into 12 signs, but into 27 Nakshatras — lunar mansions that mark the Moon's nightly journey through the heavens. While Western astrology follows the Sun, Vedic wisdom follows the Moon: our emotional body, our instincts, our inner world.
Each Nakshatra is a living archetype — with its own ruling planet, presiding deity, symbol, animal sign, Ayurvedic dosha, and motivational force. Together they form a complete map of the human soul.
At Artemisia, we explore the Nakshatras through the lens of aromatherapy — discovering which essential oils resonate with each lunar mansion, and how scent can become a bridge between the cosmic and the personal.
באסטרולוגיה ודית, השמיים מחולקים ל-27 נקשטרות — בתי הירח שמסמנים את מסע הירח בלילה. כל נקשטרה היא ארכיטיפ חי עם כוכב שולט, אלוהות, סמל, דושה איורוודית וכוח מניע. בארטמיזיה, אנו חוקרים את הנקשטרות דרך עדשת הארומתרפיה — איזה שמנים מתחברים לכל בית ירח, וכיצד הריח יכול להיות גשר בין הקוסמי לאישי.
🪐 The Framework: 9 Planets × 3 Nakshatras
The 27 Nakshatras are governed by 9 Grahas (planets), each ruling exactly 3 Nakshatras — creating a perfect, rhythmic cycle:
| Planet (Graha) | Nakshatras | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| ☋ Ketu | Ashwini, Magha, Mula | Spiritual, releasing, otherworldly |
| ♀ Venus | Bharani, Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha | Sensual, creative, transformative |
| ☀️ Sun | Krittika, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha | Radiant, purifying, sovereign |
| ☽ Moon | Rohini, Hasta, Shravana | Nurturing, receptive, emotional |
| ♂ Mars | Mrigashira, Chitra, Dhanishta | Dynamic, searching, creative |
| ☊ Rahu | Ardra, Swati, Shatabhishak | Intense, illusive, transformative |
| ♃ Jupiter | Punarvasu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada | Expansive, wise, devotional |
| ♄ Saturn | Pushya, Anuradha, Uttara Bhadrapada | Disciplined, devoted, transcendent |
| ☿ Mercury | Ashlesha, Jyeshta, Revati | Intelligent, communicative, mystical |
Each Nakshatra also carries a Guna (Rajas · Tamas · Sattva), an Ayurvedic Dosha (Vata · Pitta · Kapha), one of the 5 Elements (Fire · Earth · Air · Water · Ether), and a primary Motivation (Dharma · Artha · Kama · Moksha).
Purpose · Right Action · Solar Energy
Growth · Material Roots · Vitality
Desire · Refinement · Air & Clarity
Liberation · Flow · Dissolution
🌙 The 27 Nakshatras — Complete Guide
Click each Nakshatra to explore its full profile, essential oils, and aromatherapy wisdom.
| # | Nakshatra | Dates | Planet | Dosha | Motivation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashwini | Apr 14–27 | ☋ Ketu | 💨 Vata | 🔥 Dharma |
| 2 | Bharani | Apr 27–May 10 | ♀ Venus | 🔥 Pitta | 🌳 Artha |
| 3 | Krittika | May 10–24 | ☀️ Sun | 🔥 Pitta | ⚪️ Kama |
| 4 | Rohini | May 24–Jun 7 | ☽ Moon | 🔥 Pitta | 💧 Moksha |
| 5 | Mrigashira | Jun 7–21 | ♂ Mars | 💨 Vata | 💧 Moksha |
| 6 | Ardra | Jun 21–Jul 5 | ☊ Rahu | 💨 Vata | ⚪️ Kama |
| 7 | Punarvasu | Jul 5–19 | ♃ Jupiter | 💨 Vata | 🌳 Artha |
| 8 | Pushya | Jul 19–Aug 1 | ♄ Saturn | 🌍 Kapha | 🔥 Dharma |
| 9 | Ashlesha | Aug 1–15 | ☿ Mercury | 🔥 Pitta | 🔥 Dharma |
| 10 | Magha | Aug 15–29 | ☋ Ketu | 🔥 Pitta | 🌳 Artha |
| 11 | Purva Phalguni | Aug 29–Sep 12 | ♀ Venus | 🔥 Pitta | ⚪️ Kama |
| 12 | Uttara Phalguni | Sep 12–26 | ☀️ Sun | 💨 Vata | 💧 Moksha |
| 13 | Hasta | Sep 26–Oct 10 | ☽ Moon | 💨 Vata | 💧 Moksha |
| 14 | Chitra | Oct 10–23 | ♂ Mars | 🔥 Pitta | ⚪️ Kama |
| 15 | Swati | Oct 23–Nov 6 | ☊ Rahu | 💨 Vata | 🌳 Artha |
| 16 | Vishakha | Nov 6–19 | ♃ Jupiter | 🔥 Pitta | 🔥 Dharma |
| 17 | Anuradha | Nov 19–Dec 2 | ♄ Saturn | 🌍 Kapha | 🔥 Dharma |
| 18 | Jyeshta | Dec 2–15 | ☿ Mercury | 🔥 Pitta | 🌳 Artha |
| 19 | Mula | Dec 15–28 | ☋ Ketu | 💨 Vata | ⚪️ Kama |
| 20 | Purva Ashadha | Dec 28–Jan 10 | ♀ Venus | 🔥 Pitta | 💧 Moksha |
| 21 | Uttara Ashadha | Jan 10–23 | ☀️ Sun | 🌍 Kapha | 💧 Moksha |
| 22 | Shravana | Jan 23–Feb 5 | ☽ Moon | 💨 Vata | 🌳 Artha |
| 23 | Dhanishta | Feb 5–18 | ♂ Mars | 🔥 Pitta | 🔥 Dharma |
| 24 | Shatabhishak | Feb 18–Mar 3 | ☊ Rahu | 💨 Vata | 🔥 Dharma |
| 25 | Purva Bhadrapada | Mar 3–17 | ♃ Jupiter | 💨 Vata | 🌳 Artha |
| 26 | Uttara Bhadrapada | Mar 17–30 | ♄ Saturn | 🌍 Kapha | ⚪️ Kama |
| 27 | Revati | Mar 30–Apr 14 | ☿ Mercury | 🌍 Kapha | 💧 Moksha |
🌿 Nakshatra Aromatherapy Rituals | טקסי ארומתרפיה נקשטרה
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