Ashwini nakshatra, pada 4: degrees, navamsa and syllable

Pada 4 of Ashwini runs from Mesha 10°00′ to Mesha 13°20′ (3°20′ in all).

Source: Avakahada chakra (tradition), name syllable

In your chart

Degrees
Mesha 10°00′ – Mesha 13°20′
Sidereal longitude
10.000000 – 13.333333
Sign
Mesha
Navamsa sign
Karka
Navamsa lord
Moon
Name syllable
ला (La)
अवकहड़ा चक्र (परंपरा)

About this pada

Pada 4 of Ashwini runs from Mesha 10°00′ to Mesha 13°20′ (3°20′ in all). This pada lies in Mesha; its navamsa is Karka, ruled by Moon. The nakshatra's lord is Ketu, so a birth in this pada begins with the Ketu mahadasha. In the avakahada chakra (tradition), the name syllable of this pada is 'ला' (La).

What tradition holds

Tradition holds that Ashwini has a quick, direct temperament: starting what is in front of you instead of putting it off. Through its navamsa, tradition also sees these qualities here: warmth, sensing what others need, holding family and friendships together, and a good memory. These are tendencies tradition describes, not a label on anyone; the real picture comes from the whole chart.

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Sources

  • Avakahada chakra (tradition) · name syllable

Checked against the classical texts · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14