Your spirit animal by birth star: the yoni animal for each of the 27 nakshatras

In Vedic astrology every nakshatra has an animal, called its yoni. It is the animal nature of your instincts. It is used in Kundli matching, and it also makes a fun and meaningful way to look at your own birth star.

The animal for each nakshatra

• Horse: Ashwini and Shatabhisha.
• Elephant: Bharani and Revati.
• Sheep: Krittika and Pushya.
• Serpent: Rohini and Mrigashira.
• Dog: Ardra and Mula.
• Cat: Punarvasu and Ashlesha.
• Rat: Magha and Purva Phalguni.
• Cow: Uttara Phalguni and Uttara Bhadrapada.
• Buffalo: Hasta and Swati.
• Tiger: Chitra and Vishakha.
• Deer: Anuradha and Jyeshtha.
• Monkey: Purva Ashadha and Shravana.
• Mongoose: Uttara Ashadha.
• Lion: Dhanishta and Purva Bhadrapada.

What the animals say

• Horse: energetic, quick and restless.
• Elephant: strong, loyal and steady.
• Sheep: gentle, social and trusting.
• Serpent: private, perceptive and sensual.
• Dog: faithful, protective and watchful.
• Cat: independent, graceful and curious.
• Rat: resourceful, clever and ambitious.
• Cow: kind, nurturing and calm.
• Buffalo: hardworking, patient and strong willed.
• Tiger: bold, intense and proud.
• Deer: gentle, alert and sensitive.
• Monkey: playful, clever and adaptable.
• Mongoose: brave, quick and loyal.
• Lion: confident, noble and commanding.

Use in matching

In Kundli Milan, the yoni score has four points. The same animal scores the full four points, friendly pairs score well, and natural enemies such as cat and rat or cow and tiger score zero. It is read as ease of physical and emotional fit, not as a prediction of fate.

Find your birth nakshatra first, then read the animal. The Palmastra app shows your yoni animal with your chart.