nakshatra 1 of 27 · lord Ketu
Swift, healing, pioneering — the first spark that starts things
| Attribute | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Presiding deity | Ashwini Kumaras, the celestial physicians | The power the star answers to. |
| Symbol | Horse's head | The image the classics use to remember its nature. |
| Star lord | Ketu | Runs this star's dasha periods — see its mantra. |
| Gana | Deva | Temperament group used in matching. |
| Yoni | Horse (male) | Animal symbol — compatibility of instinct. |
| Nadi | Adi (Vata) | Ayurvedic constitution; same nadi is avoided in matching. |
| Naming syllables | Chu · Che · Cho · La | One sound per pada, in order. |
Fast starts, healing work, travel, anything needing a first mover.
Impatience — the spark can leave before the work is finished.
These are tendencies the tradition associates with the star — context for reflection, never a forecast. Your own days depend on your whole chart: the running dasha lords and what they signify.