Ashwini (Aswini) Quick Reference Table
All four padas (1–4) of Ashwini fall in Mesha (Aries), spanning 0°00' to 13°20' under the sign rulership of Mars.
| Sanskrit & Tamil Name | Ashwini / Aswini (Star #1 of 27) |
|---|---|
| Rasi (Moon Sign) | Mesha (Aries) |
| Rasi Planetary Ruler | Mars (Chevvai) |
| Nakshatra Lord (Vimshottari) | Ketu |
| Rajju Group | Pada Rajju |
| Vedhai (Vedha) Partner | Jyeshtha (Kettai) |
| Gana (Temperament) | Deva Gana |
| Yoni (Animal Symbol) | Horse (Ashwa) (shared with Shatabhisha) |
Rajju Porutham: Pada Rajju Group
Ashwini (Aswini) belongs to Pada Rajju. In Pairutham’s ten-porutham check, Rajju Porutham is marked Pass when two partners belong to different Rajju groups, and Caution when both charts share Pada Rajju. The other birth stars in Pada Rajju are Ashlesha (Ayilyam), Magha (Magam), Jyeshtha (Kettai), Mula (Moolam), Revati (Revathi). When a match involves two Pada Rajju stars, families typically review the full chart and regional conventions with a family astrologer.
- #9 Ashlesha (Ayilyam) — shares Pada Rajju (Kataka (Fourth Moon Sign))
- #10 Magha (Magam) — shares Pada Rajju (Simha (Leo))
- #18 Jyeshtha (Kettai) — shares Pada Rajju (Vrischika (Scorpio))
- #19 Mula (Moolam) — shares Pada Rajju (Dhanusu (Sagittarius))
- #27 Revati (Revathi) — shares Pada Rajju (Meena (Pisces))
Vedha (Vedhai) Porutham Counterpart for Ashwini
In Pairutham’s symmetric 13-pair Vedhai table, Ashwini (Aswini) forms a Vedhai pair with Jyeshtha (Kettai). When Ashwini is matched with Jyeshtha, Vedha Porutham is marked Caution; with any of the other 25 distinct birth stars, Vedha Porutham is marked Pass.
Inspect counterpart profile: Jyeshtha (Kettai) Nakshatra Compatibility
Gana (Deva) & Yoni (Horse (Ashwa)) Compatibility
Ashwini belongs to Deva Gana. In the 6-point Gana koota and Tamil Gana Porutham, a Deva Gana star scores the full 6 of 6 points (Pass) with another Deva Gana star and 5 or 6 points (Pass) with Manusha Gana stars. When paired with a Rakshasa Gana star, classical tables award 0 points (Caution), prompting families to check whether Rasi, Rasi Athipathi and star distance (>14 stars) balance the chart.
Ashwini is assigned the Horse (Ashwa) Yoni archetype, which it shares with Shatabhisha (Sadayam). Matching Ashwini with Shatabhisha (or another Ashwini chart) awards the maximum 4 of 4 Yoni points, while friendly and neutral Yoni archetypes award 3 or 2 classical points (Pass for Yoni Porutham).
Read the Gana Porutham guide · Read the Yoni Porutham & 14 animal symbols guide
Same-Nakshatra (Eka Nakshatra) Marriage for Ashwini (Aswini)
When both partners share Ashwini (Aswini), both charts belong to Pada Rajju and the same Nadi category. Pairutham marks Rajju Caution in the automated table check while displaying each partner’s exact pada (1–4) and Moon degree so a family astrologer can evaluate pada order and full-chart balance.
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Best-Matching Nakshatras for Ashwini (Aswini)
Using Pairutham’s matching rules, the strongest birth-star matches for Ashwini (Aswini) are stars outside Pada Rajju that do not form a Vedhai pair with Ashwini and achieve supportive Dina (Tara), Gana and Mahendra star-count alignment—such as Punarvasu (Punarpoosam), Hasta (Hastham), Shravana (Thiruvonam), Rohini (Rohini), Purva Bhadrapada (Poorattathi), Mrigashira (Mirugasirisham). Because full compatibility also depends on the exact Moon sign (for split-Rasi stars), Lagna, Mars house placements and Dasha periods, always run the full birth-detail calculator for both partners.
| Compatible Star | Rasi (Moon Sign) | Rajju & Gana | Supportive Porutham Alignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punarvasu (Punarpoosam) | Mithuna (Padas 1–3) · Kataka (Pada 4) | Nabhi Rajju · Deva | Different Rajju (Nabhi) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Deva, 6/6) · Mahendra star-count alignment |
| Hasta (Hastham) | Kanni (Virgo) | Kantha Rajju · Deva | Different Rajju (Kantha) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Deva, 6/6) · Mahendra star-count alignment |
| Shravana (Thiruvonam) | Makara (Capricorn) | Kantha Rajju · Deva | Different Rajju (Kantha) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Deva, 6/6) · Mahendra star-count alignment |
| Rohini (Rohini) | Rishaba (Taurus) | Kantha Rajju · Manusha | Different Rajju (Kantha) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Compatible Gana (Manusha) · Mahendra star-count alignment |
| Purva Bhadrapada (Poorattathi) | Kumbha (Padas 1–3) · Meena (Pada 4) | Nabhi Rajju · Manusha | Different Rajju (Nabhi) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Compatible Gana (Manusha) · Mahendra star-count alignment |
| Mrigashira (Mirugasirisham) | Rishaba (Padas 1–2) · Mithuna (Padas 3–4) | Siro Rajju · Deva | Different Rajju (Siro) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Deva, 6/6) |
| Pushya (Poosam) | Kataka (Fourth Moon Sign) | Kati Rajju · Deva | Different Rajju (Kati) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Deva, 6/6) |
| Swati (Swathi) | Thula (Libra) | Kantha Rajju · Deva | Different Rajju (Kantha) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Deva, 6/6) |
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Questions families ask
Which Rajju group does Ashwini (Aswini) belong to?
Ashwini (Aswini) belongs to the Pada Rajju group. For Rajju Porutham to Pass in Pairutham’s table check, the partner’s birth star should belong to one of the other four Rajju groups rather than Pada Rajju (Ashlesha (Ayilyam), Magha (Magam), Jyeshtha (Kettai), Mula (Moolam), Revati (Revathi)).
Which star is the Vedhai (Vedha) partner for Ashwini (Aswini)?
Jyeshtha (Kettai) is the symmetric Vedhai counterpart for Ashwini (Aswini). Matching these two stars produces a Vedha Porutham Caution, whereas all other stars Pass Vedha with Ashwini.
What Rasi (Moon sign), Gana and Yoni belong to Ashwini?
Ashwini (Aswini) falls in Mesha (Aries) (Mars (Chevvai)), is ruled by the Vimshottari star lord Ketu, belongs to Deva Gana and has the Horse (Ashwa) Yoni animal symbol.
Which nakshatras match best with Ashwini (Aswini) for marriage?
Stars that are outside Pada Rajju, avoid the Vedhai pairing, and align in Dina, Gana and Mahendra counts—including Punarvasu (Punarpoosam), Hasta (Hastham), Shravana (Thiruvonam), Rohini (Rohini), Purva Bhadrapada (Poorattathi), Mrigashira (Mirugasirisham)—offer strong star-level compatibility with Ashwini. Enter both birth dates, times and places in Pairutham’s calculator to check all 10 poruthams and 36 Ashtakoota points.
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