Nakshatras in Virgo
Sidereal Virgo contains parts of three nakshatras: Uttara Phalguni, Hasta and Chitra. A planet placed in Virgo always also occupies one of these lunar mansions, and the nakshatra usually says more about how the placement behaves than the sign alone.
Note: this is the sidereal zodiac used in Vedic astrology, which currently sits about 24° behind the Western tropical zodiac — your Western Virgo planets may fall in a different sidereal sign.
12. Uttara Phalguni (26°40′ Leo – 10°00′ Virgo)
Lord: Sun · Deity: Aryaman · Symbol: Bed · Gana: Manushya
Uttara Phalguni is ruled by the Sun and presided over by Aryaman, the god of contracts, patronage, and union. Its symbol is a bed: the stability of committed partnership.
Padas falling in Virgo: pada 2 (0°00′ Virgo – 3°20′ Virgo), pada 3 (3°20′ Virgo – 6°40′ Virgo), pada 4 (6°40′ Virgo – 10°00′ Virgo).
Full Uttara Phalguni profile →13. Hasta (10°00′ – 23°20′ Virgo)
Lord: Moon · Deity: Savitar · Symbol: Hand · Gana: Deva
Hasta is ruled by the Moon and presided over by Savitar, the sun god who grants skill. Its symbol is an open hand: craft, dexterity, and the power to manifest ideas in material form.
Full Hasta profile →14. Chitra (23°20′ Virgo – 6°40′ Libra)
Lord: Mars · Deity: Vishvakarma · Symbol: Pearl · Gana: Rakshasa
Chitra is ruled by Mars and presided over by Vishvakarma, the divine architect. Its symbol is a shining jewel: dazzling design, and the drive to build something beautiful and be seen doing it.
Padas falling in Virgo: pada 1 (23°20′ Virgo – 26°40′ Virgo), pada 2 (26°40′ Virgo – 0°00′ Libra).
Full Chitra profile →Want to know which of these is your birth star? Calculate your Vedic chart to find your exact Moon nakshatra and pada.