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Ashwini Nakshatra अश्विनी

Fast-moving healers: initiative, speed, and a talent for fresh starts.

Ketu

Dasha Lord

Ashwini Kumaras

Deity

Horse's head

Symbol

Deva

Gana

0°00' – 13°20' Aries

Zodiac Span

Ashwini is the 1st nakshatra, spanning 0°00' – 13°20' Aries. Its symbol is the horse's head, its presiding deity Ashwini Kumaras, and its Vimshottari lord Ketu. Fast-moving healers: initiative, speed, and a talent for fresh starts.

People born with the Moon in Ashwini begin life in a Ketu mahadasha, which colours the opening chapter of their story. The gana is Deva, which matters in traditional match-making.

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