Nakshatras and Planetary Constellations in Indian Astronomy

Ashwini is the first Nakshatra in the Indian zodiac, corresponding to the constellation of Aries.

Krittika is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Mars, corresponding to the constellation of Pleiades.

Rohini is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Venus, corresponding to the constellation of Aldebaran.

Mrigashira is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Mercury, corresponding to the constellation of Orion.

Punarvasu is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Jupiter, corresponding to the constellation of Castor and Pollux.

Ashlesha is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Saturn, corresponding to the constellation of Hydra.

Swati is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Rahu, corresponding to the constellation of Arcturus.

Mula is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Ketu, corresponding to the constellation of Lambda Scorpii.

Uttara Ashadha is the Nakshatra associated with the Sun, corresponding to the constellation of Delta Sagittarii.

Dhanishta is the Nakshatra associated with the Moon, corresponding to the constellation of Delphinus.

Revati is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Pluto, corresponding to the constellation of Pisces.

Uttara Bhadra is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Neptune, corresponding to the constellation of Pegasus.

Bharani is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Uranus, corresponding to the constellation of Aries.

Mrigashira is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Mercury, corresponding to the constellation of Orion.

Punarvasu is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Jupiter, corresponding to the constellation of Castor and Pollux.