The Moon’s Placement in a Nakshatra and Its Impact

The Moon’s placement in a Nakshatra—and further, in a specific pada (quarter)—colors temperament, instincts, health patterns, relationships, and the kind of events one magnetizes. Each Nakshatra spans 13°20′ and has four padas of 3°20′ each; these padas act like fine-tuning dials that bring out different shades of the same constellation. Drawing from the provided vedic notes, this post summarizes the pada-wise effects and the native’s dominant nature for all 27 lunar mansions. Use this as a guide, not a substitute for a full chart analysis.


Ashwini (Aries 0°–13°20′)

  • Pada 1: Not good for child or father; restless mind, sensual attachments, critical tendencies (0°–3°20′ Aries).
  • Pada 2: Generally good; scriptural knowledge, many talents, handsome, quick learner (3°20′–6°40′ Aries).
  • Pada 3: Good; mathematical talent, physical work, teacher/advertiser vibe; piles; a streak of cunning (6°40′–10° Aries).
  • Pada 4: Good; wise, truthful, wealthy, liked by opposite sex; interest in astrology (10°–13°20′ Aries).
    Summary: Energetic, pioneering, skillful; padas shift from impulsive sensuality to learned, dignified expression.

Bharani (Aries 13°20′–26°40′)

  • Pada 1: Good; strong temper, reddish hair, defeats enemies, valorous and perseverant (13°20′–16°40′).
  • Pada 2: Good; clever, romantic/attracted, scriptural leaning, religious mind (16°40′–20°).
  • Pada 3: Affects father and mother; tall/lean, proud yet wise and balanced (20°–23°20′).
  • Pada 4: Good; courageous but can be cruel, obstinate; prone to bad company (23°20′–26°40′).
    Summary: Intense, duty-focused, passionate; oscillates between discipline and indulgence.

Krittika (Aries 26°40′–Taurus 10°)

  • Pada 1: Good; refined, long-lived yet sickly; loves varied pleasures and learning (26°40′ Aries–0° Taurus).
  • Pada 2: Good; can act against norms; provokes others; dislikes saintly types (0°–3°20′ Taurus).
  • Pada 3: Affects both parents; proud, hot-tempered; indiscreet; questionable company (3°20′–6°40′).
  • Pada 4: Good; worried, humble-yet-arrogant paradox; poor/ill-health; mental stress (6°40′–10° Taurus).
    Summary: Fierce purifier; ranges from cultured connoisseur to edgy, provocative reformer.

Rohini (Taurus 10°–23°20′)

  • Pada 1: Affects mother and mother’s brother; passionate, greedy, attractive, sharp tongue (10°–13°20′).
  • Pada 2: Affects mother and mother’s brother; large eyes, gentle, eloquent; some frailty; good self-control (13°20′–16°40′).
  • Pada 3: Affects mother’s brother; devoted, charitable, happy; math talent (16°40′–20°).
  • Pada 4: Good; rich, predictive mind, strong arms, popular and wise; harmonious life (20°–23°20′).
    Summary: Abundant, sensual, artistic; maternal link is pronounced; prosperity and poise mature by pada 4.

Mrigashira (Taurus 23°20′–Gemini 6°40′)

  • Pada 1: Good; wealthy yet harsh streak; victorious; not conventionally handsome; possible obesity (23°20′–26°40′ Taurus).
  • Pada 2: Good; handsome, truthful, knowledgeable; inner anger/envy to master (26°40′ Taurus–0° Gemini).
  • Pada 3: Good; traveler, grateful, eloquent, benevolent, sharp intellect (0°–3°20′ Gemini).
  • Pada 4: Good; passionate, versed in erotics; scars; competitive, debating (3°20′–6°40′ Gemini).
    Summary: Curious, searching, mobile; blend of grace and restlessness with mental sharpness.

Ardra (Gemini 6°40′–20°)

  • Pada 1: Good; noble, truthful, intelligent, self-controlled (6°40′–10°).
  • Pada 2: Good; frank, outspoken, proud; prone to ailments (10°–13°20′).
  • Pada 3: Good; angry, back-biting, irreverent to saintly (13°20′–16°40′).
  • Pada 4: Slight dosha; ugly/unkempt, ill-advised, bitter toward siblings; bad character risk (16°40′–20°).
    Summary: Storm-bringer; tremendous catharsis potential, but must refine expression and company.

Punarvasu (Gemini 20°–Cancer 3°20′)

  • Pada 1: Good; hairy, stout; Vata issues; wise yet arrogant; passionate; quick temper (20°–23°20′ Gemini).
  • Pada 2: Good; protective of kin; clever, religious; bilious temperament (23°20′–26°40′ Gemini).
  • Pada 3: Good; greedy, hypocritical, poetic; good longevity; dental issues (26°40′ Gemini–0° Cancer).
  • Pada 4: Good; charming, handsome, eloquent; favored by opposite sex (0°–3°20′ Cancer).
    Summary: Restorer; returns to balance after disruption; mix of idealism and worldly appetites.

Pushya (Cancer 3°20′–16°40′)

  • Pada 1: Good; cruel, irritable; solitary; tall; shooting body pains (3°20′–6°40′).
  • Pada 2: Affects both parents; liked by all; respected; moderate wealth (6°40′–10°).
  • Pada 3: Affects both parents; happy, wise, devotional; forgiving; respected by the wise (10°–13°20′).
  • Pada 4: Good; fat, adulterous, hard-hearted, quarrelsome (13°20′–16°40′).
    Summary: Nourisher; best outcomes with disciplined devotion and compassionate conduct.

Ashlesha (Cancer 16°40′–30°)

  • Pada 1: Little dosha; well-known, charitable, broad-chested, long arms, prosperous, wise (16°40′–20°).
  • Pada 2: Loss of wealth; ugly/unkempt, uncharitable, foolish, sickly, low drive (20°–23°20′).
  • Pada 3: Affects mother; fat/crooked body, angry, lethargic; clever, scientific; anti-saintly (23°20′–26°40′).
  • Pada 4: Little dosha; passionate, promiscuous; sickly; fewer children (26°40′–30°/0° Leo).
    Summary: Serpentine intuition; intensity must be elevated toward wisdom over vice.

Magha (Leo 0°–13°20′)

  • Pada 1: Affects child; colorful/reddish, big eater, fierce eyes, enthusiastic (0°–3°20′).
  • Pada 2: Good; notoriety; worry-prone; sickly; spending; knowledge of dark subjects (3°20′–6°40′).
  • Pada 3: Affects both parents; flatterer/backbiter; quarrelsome; strong; intestinal susceptibility (6°40′–10°).
  • Pada 4: Good; highly sexed; sweet-talker; arrogant; sinful tendencies (10°–13°20′).
    Summary: Royal ancestry; must channel pride toward integrity and service.

Purva Phalguni (Leo 13°20′–26°40′)

  • Pada 1: Good; sweet speech; brave but temperamental; courageous; lazy streak (13°20′–16°40′).
  • Pada 2: Good; drinks/fluids; worry; famous; fiery; clean; hardworking (16°40′–20°).
  • Pada 3: Good; roguish/oversexed yet devoted to partner/family; artistic; troubled thoughts (20°–23°20′).
  • Pada 4: Little dosha; ungentle, troubles the pious; wounds; numerous sons (23°20′–26°40′).
    Summary: Venusian leisure and love; creativity thrives with discipline and ethics.

Uttara Phalguni (Leo 26°40′–Virgo 10°)

  • Pada 1: Affects both parents; wealthy, famous, brave; doer of good deeds; strong household (26°40′ Leo–0° Virgo).
  • Pada 2: Good; unsteady, poor, critical; receives charity; some success in agriculture (0°–3°20′ Virgo).
  • Pada 3: Good; proud, passionate, clean; learned (3°20′–6°40′).
  • Pada 4: Little dosha; humorous yet ungrateful; sinful; few children (6°40′–10°).
    Summary: Patronage and contracts; karma rewards duty and clean conduct.

Hasta (Virgo 10°–23°20′)

  • Pada 1: Good; strong, defeats enemies; quick temper; may serve; possible short life (10°–13°20′).
  • Pada 2: Good; virtuous, sweet speech; stays in homeland; few brothers (13°20′–16°40′).
  • Pada 3: Affects parents; musical interest; evil-minded; separated from father (16°40′–20°).
  • Pada 4: Good; righteous, strong, high status; hearty appetite; maternal support (20°–23°20′).
    Summary: Skilled hands; mastery grows through humility and right conduct.

Chitra (Virgo 23°20′–Libra 6°40′)

  • Pada 1: Affects parents; arrogant, strong, uncharitable; raised in two households; eye disease (23°20′–26°40′ Virgo).
  • Pada 2: Affects parents; poor but keeps word; fast walker; austere (26°40′ Virgo–0° Libra).
  • Pada 3: Minor dosha; famous, gentle, brave; righteous livelihood (0°–3°20′ Libra).
  • Pada 4: Minor dosha; business knack; sweet, cunning speech; attractive (3°20′–6°40′ Libra).
    Summary: Architect-artist; beauty and willpower must be yoked to ethics.

Swati (Libra 6°40′–20°)

  • Pada 1: Good; courageous, eloquent; scientific bent; has helpers (6°40′–10°).
  • Pada 2: Good; hidden passions; secretive earnings (10°–13°20′).
  • Pada 3: Good; fame, gentle behavior, courage; saintly company (13°20′–16°40′).
  • Pada 4: Good; passionate, angry, bad company; illogical talk; arrogance (16°40′–20°).
    Summary: Independent wind; freedom brings brilliance when paired with discipline.

Vishakha (Libra 20°–Scorpio 3°20′)

  • Pada 1: Affects relatives; envious, arrogant, ungentle; business/astrology skill (20°–23°20′ Libra).
  • Pada 2: Affects relatives; short, clever, diplomatic; fancies others’ mates; scientific/palmistry interest (23°20′–26°40′ Libra).
  • Pada 3: Needs shanti; strong, happy, eloquent; clean-hearted; math talent; bent body (26°40′ Libra–0° Scorpio).
  • Pada 4: Needs shanti; eloquent, noble, wise, artistic; fortunate; charitable (0°–3°20′ Scorpio).
    Summary: Forked path; ambition must serve higher vows to avoid moral pitfalls.

Anuradha (Scorpio 3°20′–16°40′)

  • Pada 1: Good; truthful, good deeds; legal talent; ancient knowledge; misled by bad advice (3°20′–6°40′).
  • Pada 2: Good; greedy yet kind; religious; lucky; foreign residence (6°40′–10°).
  • Pada 3: Good; wise, truthful; astrologer; ambitious; humorous (10°–13°20′).
  • Pada 4: Good; angry, roguish, unattractive; brave, truthful (13°20′–16°40′).
    Summary: Devotional friendship; loyalty and dharma guard against intensity’s excesses.

Jyeshtha (Scorpio 16°40′–30°)

  • Pada 1: Loss of happiness; humorous, proud; writing talent; honorable living (16°40′–20°).
  • Pada 2: Loss of wealth; clean and eloquent; victorious; some health issues (20°–23°20′).
  • Pada 3: Affects father; diseased limb/eye; family bitterness; cruel temper; owns land/animals (23°20′–26°40′).
  • Pada 4: Affects mother; cruel, quarrelsome; misery; disease or paralysis risk (26°40′–30°/0° Sag).
    Summary: Elder star; power must be tempered with compassion and restraint.

Mula (Sagittarius 0°–13°20′)

  • Pada 1: Affects parents; knowledgeable, devoted yet lethargic; sickly; arrogant; few children (0°–3°20′).
  • Pada 2: Affects father; truthful, gentle, knowledgeable; heart/eye issues (3°20′–6°40′).
  • Pada 3: Loss of wealth risk; passionate, handsome; melancholic; shameful acts (6°40′–10°).
  • Pada 4: Good; strong, clever, gentle, wise, self-controlled; defeats opponents; throat disease (10°–13°20′).
    Summary: Root-cutter; radical transformation—best outcome with humility and purity.

Purva Ashadha (Sagittarius 13°20′–26°40′)

  • Pada 1: Good; mild, feminine demeanor; few sons; short longevity; serves poor; brave, humble; earnings via water (13°20′–16°40′).
  • Pada 2: Good; proud, lustrous; quick temper; sickly; humorous; sweats heavily (16°40′–20°).
  • Pada 3: Affects parents; clean yet sickly; pot belly; mother short-lived; learns virtues from others (20°–23°20′).
  • Pada 4: Good; strong, benevolent, truthful; deep voice; father short-lived; oppositional; skin disease (23°20′–26°40′).
    Summary: Invincible wave; victory when passion is yoked to service.

Uttara Ashadha (Sagittarius 26°40′–Capricorn 10°)

  • Pada 1: Good; wise, broad-minded, charitable; scriptural; loved by mentors (26°40′ Sag–0° Cap).
  • Pada 2: Good; charitable, eloquent, firm; devout; harsh to the unrighteous; greedy, proud (0°–3°20′ Cap).
  • Pada 3: Good; proud, cruel; tall, stout; large eyes (3°–6°40′ Cap).
  • Pada 4: Good; charitable, religious, wealthy, truthful, well-liked (6°40′–10° Cap).
    Summary: Universal dharma; enduring merit through steadfast ethics.

Shravana (Capricorn 10°–23°20′)

  • Pada 1: Good; tall, stout; virtuous yet fault-finding; few sons; enthusiastic; appendix issues possible (10°–13°20′).
  • Pada 2: Good; passionate, greedy; thin; devoted; has servants (13°20′–16°40′).
  • Pada 3: Good; passionate rogue; sickly; has money and debts; material success (16°40′–20°).
  • Pada 4: Good; charitable, religious; owns property/agriculture; likes dancing girls; sun-burnt complexion (20°–23°20′).
    Summary: Listening star; prosperity rises with humility and focus.

Dhanishta (Capricorn 23°20′–Aquarius 6°40′)

  • Pada 1: Good; sharp chin; passionate, ambitious; cruel and worrisome (23°20′–26°40′ Cap).
  • Pada 2: Good; enthusiastic, truthful, wise; firm-minded; quarrelsome (26°40′ Cap–0° Aqu).
  • Pada 3: Good; proud, rich, well-mannered; cares for servants; fair; hunchback look; stubborn views (0°–3°20′ Aqu).
  • Pada 4: Good; cruel, proud, irreligious; hairy; tale-bearer (3°20′–6°40′ Aqu).
    Summary: Drum of prosperity; fame and rhythm with ethics over ego.

Shatabhisha (Aquarius 6°40′–20°)

  • Pada 1: Good; happy, rich, benevolent; truthful; kind to learned and to animals (6°40′–10°).
  • Pada 2: Good; hoarder; misanthrope; proud and sinful (10°–13°20′).
  • Pada 3: Good; rich yet mean; hungry; heart risk (13°20′–16°40′).
  • Pada 4: Good; proud, happy, altruistic; friction with community (16°40′–20°).
    Summary: Hundred healers; powerful detachment and service when ego is checked.

Purva Bhadrapada (Aquarius 20°–Pisces 3°20′)

  • Pada 1: Good; tall/heavy; envious; drawn to others’ mates; anxious; combative (20°–23°20′ Aqu).
  • Pada 2: Good; gains from government; popular with opposite sex; material comfort (23°20′–26°40′ Aqu).
  • Pada 3: Good; relaxed, peaceful, jovial; well-dressed; honored (26°40′ Aqu–0° Pis).
  • Pada 4: Little dosha; humble yet miserly; good-looking; long-lived; self-absorbed plans (0°–3°20′ Pis).
    Summary: Fierce purifier; tapas and ethics turn intensity into upliftment.

Uttara Bhadrapada (Pisces 3°20′–16°40′)

  • Pada 1: Good; lustrous, handsome; rich, truthful, popular (3°20′–6°40′).
  • Pada 2: Good; thin, gentle; follows right path; vast knowledge (6°40′–10°).
  • Pada 3: Good; red-haired; foolish; angry; indebted; lies (10°–13°20′).
  • Pada 4: Good; envious, passionate, broad-minded; storyteller; steady income (13°20′–16°40′).
    Summary: Depth and stability; spiritual maturity refines desire into wisdom.

Revati (Pisces 16°40′–30°)

  • Pada 1: Good; clever, happy, learned; worried; contrarian thought; oily skin (16°40′–20°).
  • Pada 2: Good; thievish, passionate, loose mentality; firm mind; in debt; lustrous face (20°–23°20′).
  • Pada 3: Good; poor manners, not straightforward; sinful yet open-hearted (23°20′–26°40′).
  • Pada 4: Affects child; barren yet clean; courageous, truthful, brave; sharp intellect (26°40′–30°/0° Aries).
    Summary: Prosperous nurturer; gentleness and truth clear karmic knots.

Conclusion
Your Moon’s Nakshatra and pada sketch a vivid behavioral and karmic profile—from temperament and health sensitivities to relationship patterns and talents. For a personal pada-based reading, comment your birth date, time, place, and if known, Moon Nakshatra—I'll respond with a concise, personalized prediction based on these classical indications.

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