GET/v1/astro/nakshatra/{name}

Nakshatra Profile

Returns the complete classical profile for a given nakshatra: deity, ruling planet, gana, nature, body part, profession, life themes, strengths, challenges, favorable/unfavorable activities, and body map. Accepts nakshatra name in any case with spaces or underscores.

Request parameters

namerequired

string

Response fields

success

boolean

True if the request succeeded

message

string

Human-readable status message

data

object

data.name

string

data.index

integer

data.interpretation

object

data.activities

object

data.body_map

object

Errors

authentication_failed

Missing or invalid API key.

ephemeris_unavailable

Upstream ephemeris service error.

insufficient_tier

API key tier does not include this endpoint.

internal_error

Unexpected server error.

ip_rate_limit_exceeded

Too many requests in a short window.

payload_too_large

Request body exceeds the size limit.

resource_not_found

Referenced resource was not found.

validation_error

Request body failed schema validation.

Related endpoints

• Ayanamsha Values
• Graha Nature
• Generate Kundali chart SVG
• Natal Chart — Janam Kundali

Request

GET·application/json

curl

curl -X GET "https://api.asterwise.com/v1/astro/nakshatra/Ashwini" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Python

import asterwise
from asterwise.api.astrology_api import AstrologyApi

configuration = asterwise.Configuration(
    host="https://api.asterwise.com",
    access_token="YOUR_API_KEY",
)

with asterwise.ApiClient(configuration) as client:
    api = AstrologyApi(client)
    result = api.nakshatra(name="Ashwini")
    print(result)

TypeScript

import { createClient, createConfig, nakshatra } from 'asterwise';

const client = createClient(createConfig({
  baseUrl: 'https://api.asterwise.com',
  headers: { Authorization: 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' },
}));

const result = await nakshatra({
  client,
  path: {
      "name": "Ashwini"
  },
});

console.log(result.data);

Response

200 OK·application/jsonsigned

{
  "success": true,
  "message": "success",
  "data": {
    "name": "Ashwini",
    "index": 0,
    "interpretation": {
      "nakshatra_number": 1,
      "name": "Ashwini",
      "sanskrit": "अश्विनी",
      "span": "Aries 0°00' to 13°20'",
      "symbol": "Horse's head",
      "deity": "Ashwini Kumaras (divine twin physicians)",
      "ruling_planet": "Ketu",
      "sign": "Aries",
      "sign_lord": "Mars",
      "gana": "Deva (divine)",
      "nature": "Laghu (light) and Kshipra (swift)",
      "body_part": "Knees",
      "varna": "Kshatriya",
      "yoni": "Horse (Male)",
      "nadi": "Adi (Vata)",
      "classical_qualities": [
        "Swift and pioneering",
        "Healing ability",
        "... and 3 more items"
      ],
      "classical_specific_notes": {
        "text": "Brihat Jataka describes the Ashwini native as priyabhushanah — deeply fond of ornaments and personal adornment — combine…"
      },
      "padas": [
        {
          "pada": 1,
          "span": "Aries 0°00' to 3°20'",
          "navamsa_sign": "Aries",
          "navamsa_lord": "Mars",
          "vargottama": true,
          "special_note": "Gandanta — first pada of fire sign Aries. Intense karmic beginning. Planets here carry both exceptional force and karmic…"
        },
        {
          "pada": 2,
          "span": "Aries 3°20' to 6°40'",
          "navamsa_sign": "Taurus",
          "navamsa_lord": "Venus",
          "vargottama": false,
          "special_note": ""
        },
        "... and 2 more items"
      ],
      "appearance": {
        "classical": "Broad forehead, bright quick-darting eyes, magnetic countenance, athletic and agile build",
        "modern": "The native likely carry a youthful, energetic presence with bright, alert eyes and an athletic build. A brisk, purposefu…"
      },
      "nature_description": {
        "classical": "Impulsive, pioneering, fiercely independent, unbridled life force, quick to act, pure and innocent intentions, deep well…",
        "modern": "The native's defining quality is the energy of a fresh beginning — the native initiate, pioneer, and act before others h…"
      },
      "profession": {
        "primary": [
          "Medicine",
          "Surgery",
          "... and 3 more items"
        ],
        "secondary": [
          "Military",
          "Law enforcement",
          "... and 4 more items"
        ],
        "modern": "The native thrive in fast-paced environments where immediate action produces tangible results. Medicine, emergency servi…"
      },
      "life_themes": {
        "core": "Journey from impulsive action to sustained spiritual realization",
        "karmic_path": "Ketu as nakshatra lord brings sudden beginnings, abrupt transformations, and a soul-level drive toward liberation",
        "challenge": "Bridling immense vitality and channeling it into sustained achievement rather than scattered brilliant starts",
        "gift": "Natural healing ability and the courage to act immediately when others are paralyzed by hesitation",
        "modern": "The native's life moves in sudden leaps rather than gradual progressions. Each major chapter begins abruptly and transfo…"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "healing",
        "pioneering",
        "... and 5 more items"
      ],
      "gifts": [
        "Natural healer",
        "Extraordinary physical vitality",
        "... and 3 more items"
      ],
      "growth_areas": [
        "Impulsiveness",
        "Inability to sustain long-term",
        "... and 2 more items"
      ]
    },
    "activities": {
      "favorable_activities": [
        "starting treatments",
        "travel beginnings",
        "... and 3 more items"
      ],
      "unfavorable_activities": [
        "long-term marriage rites",
        "foundational house-warming",
        "... and 1 more item"
      ]
    },
    "body_map": {
      "parts": [
        "head",
        "brain",
        "... and 1 more item"
      ],
      "sensitivity": "Quick-reactive constitution; stress can show first in the head region."
    }
  }
}