The Zodiac comprises of 27 Nakshatras commencing from Ashwani. The same area is divided in 12 parts equal to 12 Rasis commencing from Mesha (Aries). The names of the Grahas( planets) commence from Surya (Sun).
The Nine Planets are as follows:
Planet | English Name |
Ravi (Surya) | Sun |
Chandra | Moon |
Kuja | Mars |
Budha | Mercury |
Guru | Jupiter |
Sukra | Venus |
Sani | Saturn |
Rahu | Rahu (Dragon' Head) |
Ketu | Ketu (Dragon's Tail) |
The 12 Rasis and their Lords are as follows:
Each planet owns three nakshatras (stars). The 27 Nakshatras and their Lords are as under: