Like planets and zodiac signs, Nakshatras are of great importance in Vedic astrology. Nakshatra is the term people use for the lunar mansion. Moon remains in a Nakshatra for almost one day. Therefore, each lunar mansion in a constellation is about 13°20′. This is further divided into four parts known as Padas.
here are 27 nakshatras or sectors along the ecliptic. That means elliptic is devided into 27 equal parts known as constellations or Nakshatras. Each nakshatra has a ruling deity, a symbol, and a set of characteristics that are believed to influence a person’s life and behavior. Under whichever nakshatra a native is born has a significant role to play in his life cycle on earth and on his fortune.
According to astrology, there are 27 nakshatras, and each nakshatra predicts a lot about a native’s life. In the same way there are plants and trees, which represent each nakshatra. The trees represented by Nakshatras are of great importance for human life.
According to Vedic astrology, natives can get rid of troubles and solve their life problems, especially health-related ones, by planting a tree of the Nakshatra in which they were born. Worshiping birth related Nakshatra trees shall provide a native great benefits and divine blessings. 27 nakshatra plants and their benefits, are explained below as recommended by Vedic astrology.
Strychnos Nux Vomica or Poison Nut Seeds called as Kuchala (Hindi: कुचला) tree is associated with Ashwini nakshatra. Natives born under Ashwini nakshatra, must water the Kuchala tree regularly and take 11 rounds around it. Like this a native can get all the wishes fulfilled and remove hurdles and solve problems of life.
2 . Bharani Nakshatra
Awala or Indian gooseberry plant belongs to Bharani nakshatra. People who have this nakshatra as their birth constellation should apply Kumkum on this tree regularly. These natives should also offer unbroken Akshat to this tree and chant hymns of Ishta Deva Shukra, sitting under this tree. Like this they can bring happiness and prosperity to their lives.
3. Krittika Nakshatra
Gulhar or cluster fig belongs to Krittika Nakshatra. This tree would help natives born in Kritika Nakshatra possess optimistic thoughts. To get benefits of this tree Kritika born natives must take 7 rounds around the tree every Friday and offer rice grains to Gulhar tree.
4. Rohini Nakshatra
Jamun or Indian Blackberry is the most auspicious tree for natives born in Rohini Nakshatra. These natives should plant Jamun tree in the backyard of their houses and offer water to it, to be successful in their lives. Taking rounds around this tree and offering sugar to it will also add to the benefits for people with Rohini nakshatra.
5. Mrigshira Nakshatra
Tree alloted to Mrigshira Nakshatra is Kattha or Acacia catechu or Milmesha. Natives belonging to this Nakshatra should plant, water and pray to this tree to get benefits of Mrigshira Nakshatra. Worshiping the Kattha tree on Wednesdays shall add in the auspiciousness of this Nakshatra for the native. Native should not plant this tree in own house as it can attract negative energies to house.
6. Ardra Nakshatra
Krishna kamal flower or Passion flower or Passiflora tree is the tree belonging to Ardra nakshatra. Natives of this nakshatra should regularly circumambulate around this tree and offer durba grass to this tree for wish fulfillment and for getting benefic effects of Ardra Nakshatra.
7. Punarvasu Nakshatra
The tree for this constellation is Vachellia nilotica or commonly known as Acacia nilotica, and by the vernacular names of gum arabic tree, babul, thorn mimosa, Egyptian acacia or thorny acacia, is a flowering tree in the family Fabaceae. Astrologers believe that if natives belonging to this constellation consume few leaves of this tree, they shall beget good luck. Keeping its twig with oneself would also be gainful.
8. Pushya Nakshatra
Peepal or sacred fig is the tree belonging to Pushya nakshatra. Natives of this nakshatra should water this tree, offer a little sugar and circumambulate around it every day to get benefits of Pushya Nakshatra. One should also touch the tree every day except Saturdays.
9. Ashlesha Nakshatra
Plumeria, also known as frangipani or Champa in hindi is the flowering plant which rules over this nakshatra. Natives belonging to Ashlesha Nakshatra can benefit from this tree by sitting under it and touching it every day. Keeping the fruit of this tree in the locker is also beneficial to beget money and riches.
10. Magha Nakshatra
Ficus benghalensis, commonly known as the banyan or bargad tree is the ruling tree of this nakshatra. Natives should take the roots of this tree and keep it in the pocket always to get it’s benefits. It should not be kept close to oneself during night. Circumambulating around it every day is also beneficial.
11. Purba Phalguni Nakshatra
Saraca asoca, commonly known as the Ashoka tree, is a plant belonging to the Detarioideae subfamily of the legume family. Ashok tree is the ruling tree of this nakshatra. One should pluck seven leaves of this tree on Monday and keep them in the locker. Natives of this Nakshatra should sit under the shade of this tree on the day of Purva phalguni nakshatra and circumambulate seven times around it to get benefits from this tree.
12. Uttara phalguni Nakshatra
Khejdi or Prosopis cineraria tree is the tree alloted to this nakshatra. Offering sesame seeds and fruits on the roots of this tree is extremely beneficial for Uttara phalguni nakshatra natives.
13. Hasta Nakshatra
Jasminum auriculatum is a species of jasmine, in the family Oleaceae known as Juhi or Jasmine plant in Hindi belonging to this nakshatra. People belonging to this nakshatra should offer water to this tree and pluck nine leaves of this tree in an auspicious muhurta and keep them in the house with care as remedy of this Nakshatra.
14. & 15. Chitra and Moola Nakshatra
Bel tree also called as wood apple, stone apple, Bengal quince, Indian quince, holy fruit or golden apple in English is the divine tree for these two nakshatras. One should circumambulate around it and offer water to it every day. Offering the leaves of this tree to Lord Shiva is highly meritorious for natives of these 2 Nakshatras.
16. Swati Nakshatra
Terminellia arjuna or Arjun tree in hindi is the appropriate tree to be worshipped by the natives of this Swati nakshatra. They should touch this tree every day and also keep a small bark of this tree in their pockets.
17.& 18. Vishakha and Anuradha Nakshatra
Mesua ferrea, the Ceylon ironwood, or cobra saffron, is a species in the family Calophyllaceae commonly known as Naagkesar tree is the ruling tree of this nakshatra. A native of this nakshatra should plant this tree in his or her house and sprinkle milk on its roots regularly to get it’s benefits to improve their life.
19. Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Azadirachta indica, commonly known as margosa, neem, nimtree or Indian lilac, is a tree of the mahogany family Meliaceae. Neem tree is the religious tree associated with this nakshatra. One should touch this tree and eat its tender leaves every day to get its beneficial effects. It is beneficial to put revari sweets, sesame seeds and sugar on the roots of this tree.
20. & 21. Purvashada and Shravan Nakshatra
Saraca asoca, commonly known as the Ashoka tree, is a plant belonging to the Detarioideae subfamily of the Legume family. This Ashoka tree is the divine tree associated with these 2 nakshatras. People belonging to these nakshatras should worship this tree every day. They should offer turmeric and water on its roots on every Wednesday. During Guru Pushya yoga muhurat, these natives should worship the tree and then break one of its roots for use. But before doing so, it is necessary to seek permission from the tree with folded hands.
22. Uttaraashadh Nakshatra
Artocarpus heterophyllus or Kathal or Jackfruit tree rules over this nakshatra. Natives of this nakshatra need to perform parikrama around this tree. They should sit under this tree for some time and meditate upon their ishta devta and pray to Surya Dev (Sun).
23. Dhanishtha Nakshatra
Cocos nucifera or Coconut tree is the ruling tree of this nakshatra. One belonging to Dhanishta Nakshatra should plant a coconut tree in his or her house and nurture it. Doing so brings good times in the life of the natives and never lets them go through loneliness or anxiety issues.
24. Shatbhisha Nakshatra
Neolamarckia cadamba, with English common names burflower-tree, laran, and Leichhardt pine, and called as Kadambha in Hindi is the ruling tree of this nakshatra. Shathabhisha nakshatra natives should touch this tree and share all problems with it. Doing so is believed to drive away all troubles from life.
25. Uttara bhadrapada Nakshatra
Neem tree is the tree to be worshipped by natives of this nakshatra. Natives should keep it in the bedroom or study room. They should also put 4-5 leaves of this tree in their bathing water. Taking some neem water daily is also beneficial.
26. Purva bhadrapada Nakshatra
Mango tree is the suggested tree to be worshipped by people of this nakshatra. The natives should plant it in their house and nurture it. Worshipping this tree by offering water, unbroken rice and kumkum provides extraordinary benefits.
27. Revati Nakshatra
Madhuca longifolia or Mahua in Hindi tree is the ruling tree of this nakshatra. One should keep an imarti sweet under this tree on Purnima day. One should however avoid planting this tree inside the garden of the house. People who cannot plant these trees can keep a picture or painting of the recommended tree near the body in pocket or otherways and wear the roots of this trees.
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