The nakshatras are 27 divisions of the zodiac, each covering 13 degrees and 20 minutes. They are linked to the Moon's monthly journey around the sky.
Why they matter
Your birth nakshatra describes instincts and emotional style in finer detail than a sign alone. It also decides where your Vimshottari dasha begins, so it shapes the timing of life periods.
Getting started
Find your birth nakshatra from your Kundli and read about its ruling planet and deity. Notice which themes feel familiar, and which feel less so.