A nakshatra is one of
the twenty-seven signs of the lunar zodiac in Indian astrology (jyotisha).
The moon passes through each of the twenty-seven lunar
houses in a single lunar month.
The lunar houses' domain is evenly distributed around the
solar zodiac, with 2.25 lunar houses for each of the twelve sun signs.
In Indian astrology, the nakshatras are significant not just
because they change quickly, but also because the characteristics and
attributes connected with each nakshatra are said to color the time period in
which they fall.
The Panchak Nakshatra, a set of five nakshatras, is regarded
highly unlucky, and many activities will be halted until this time has gone.
Certain nakshatras are said to be incompatible with daily
activities and should be avoided at that period.
Hindus who follow astrology are acutely aware of the passage
of time and the value of each individual moment.
