Every nakshatra in astrology is associated with an animal. This animal associated with the nakshatra is called Nakshatra Yoni.
In the kuta system of Horoscope matching for marriage, the nakshatra animal symbol or Nakshatra yoni of the boy and girl are compared. If the nakshatra yoni matches, a particular number of points are given in horoscope matching for marriage. This is used to check the sexual compatibility of the boy and the girl.
There is s distinct connection between the nakshatras and animals. The animal associated with the nakshatra reflects personality traits if an individual. It can be used to verify how two people will behave with each other.
If you know your nakshatra, you will get to know the animal associated with it from the table below. Just observe the traits of that animal. Upon reflection, you will be able to know how they match your personality.
The Nakshatra animal symbols are divided have male and female energies. The male nakshatras are more aggressive. The Female nakshatra energies are submissive.
Here is a complete list of Nakshatra Animal Symbols or Nakshatra Yoni :
1. Ashwini Nakshatra Animal / Ashwini Nakshatra Yoni:
Ashwini Nakshatra Animal is a Horse.
2. Bharni Nakshatra Animal / Bharni Nakshatra Yoni:
Bharni Nakshatra Animal is an elephant.
3. Kritikka Nakshatra Animal / Kritikka Nakshatra Yoni :
Kritikka Nakshatra Animal is Goat.
4. Rohini Nakshatra Animal / Rohini Nakshatra Yoni :
Rohini Nakshatra Animal is a serptent.
5. Mrigasira Nakshatra Animal / Mrigasira Nakshatra Yoni :
Mrigasira Nakshatra Animal is Female Serpent (sensual nature) .
6. Ardra Nakshatra Animal / Ardra Nakshatra Yoni :
Ardra Nakshatra Animal is Female Dog (Shwaan)
7. Punarvasu Nakshatra Animal / Punarvasu Nakshatra Yoni :
Ardra Nakshatra Animal is Female Cat.
8. Pushya Nakshatra Animal / Pushya Nakshatra Yoni :
Pushya Nakshatra Animal is a goat.
9. Ashlesha Nakshatra Animal / Ashlesha Nakshatra Yoni :
Ashlsha Nakshatra Animal is a Female Cat
10. Magha Nakshatra Animal / Magha Nakshatra Yoni :
Magha Nakshatra Animal is a Mouse or a Rat.
11. PoorvaPhalguni Nakshatra Animal / PoorvaPhalguni Nakshatra Yoni :
PoorvaPhalguni Nakshatra Animal is a Mouse or a Female Rat.
12. UttaraPhalguni Nakshatra Animal / UttaraPhalguni Nakshatra Yoni :
PoorvaPhalguni Nakshatra Animal is a Male Cow (Bull)
13. Hasta Nakshatra Animal / Hasta Nakshatra Yoni :
Hasta Nakshatra Animal is a Female Cow / Buffalo
14. Chitra Nakshatra Animal / Chitra Nakshatra Yoni :
Chitra Nakshatra Animal is a Female Tiger
15. Swati Nakshatra Animal / Swati Nakshatra Yoni :
Swati Nakshatra Animal is a Buffalo.
16. Vishakha Nakshatra Animal / Vishakha Nakshatra Yoni :
Vishakha Nakshatra Animal is a Male Tiger.
17. Anuradha Nakshatra Animal / Anuradha Nakshatra Yoni :
Anuradha Nakshatra Animal is a Deer.
18. Jyeshtha Nakshatra Animal / Jyeshtha Nakshatra Yoni :
Jyeshtha Nakshatra Animal is a Male Deer .
19. Moola Nakshatra Animal / Moola Nakshatra Yoni :
Moola Nakshatra Animal is a Male Dog.
20. PoorvaShadha Nakshatra Animal / PoorvaShadha Nakshatra Yoni :
PoorvaShadha Nakshatra Animal is a Male Monkey.
21. UttaraShadha Nakshatra Animal / UttaraShadha Nakshatra Yoni :
UttaraShadha Nakshatra Animal is a Male Mungoose.
22. Shravan Nakshatra Animal / Shravan Nakshatra Yoni :
Shravan Nakshatra Animal is a Female Monkey .
23. Dhanishtha Nakshatra Animal / Dhanishtha Nakshatra Yoni :
Dhanishtha Nakshatra Animal is a Lion.
24. Shatabhisha Nakshatra Animal / Shatabhisha Nakshatra Yoni :
Shatabhisha Nakshatra Animal is a Female Horse
25. PoorvaBhadrapada Nakshatra Animal / PoorvaBhadrapada Nakshatra Yoni :
PoorvaBhadrapada Nakshatra Animal is a Male Lion.
26. UttaraBhadrapada Nakshatra Animal / UttaraBhadrapada Nakshatra Yoni :
UttaraBhadrapada Nakshatra Animal is a Female Cow.
26. Revati Nakshatra Animal / Revati Nakshatra Yoni :
Revati Nakshatra Animal is a Female Elephant .
Here is a table of Nakshatra Animal Symbol / Nakshatra Yoni:
| Nakshatra | Nakshatra Animal / Nakshatra Yoni | |
| 1 | Ashwini | Horse |
| 2 | Bharni | Elephant |
| 3 | Kritikka | Goat |
| 4 | Rohini | Serptent |
| 5 | Mrigasira | Female Serpent |
| 6 | Ardra | Female Dog |
| 7 | Punarvasu | Female Cat |
| 8 | Pushya | Goat |
| 9 | Ashlesha | Female Cat |
| 10 | Magha | Mouse / Rat |
| 11 | PoorvaPhalguni | Mouse / Rat |
| 12 | UttaraPhalguni | Male Cow (Bull) |
| 13 | Hasta | Buffalo |
| 14 | Chitra | Female Tiger |
| 15 | Swati | Buffalo |
| 16 | Vishakha | Male Tiger |
| 17 | Anuradha | Deer |
| 18 | Jyeshtha | Male Deer |
| 19 | Moola | Male Dog |
| 20 | PoorvaShadha | Male Monkey |
| 21 | UttaraShadha | Male Mungoose |
| 22 | Shravan | Female Monkey |
| 23 | Dhanishtha | Lion |
| 24 | Shatabhisha | Female Horse |
| 25 | PoorvaBhadrapada | Male Lion |
| 26 | UttaraBhadrapada | Female Cow |
| 27 | Revati | Elephant |
Nakshatra and Animals
Here is a list of Animals and the nakshatra associated with them :
| Animal | Nakshatras |
| Horse: | Ashwini, Shatabhisha |
| Elephant: | Bharani, Revati |
| Goat: | Krittika, Pushya |
| Serpent: | Rohini, Mrigashirsha |
| Dog: | Ardra, Mula |
| Cat: | Punarvasu, Ashlesha |
| Rat: | Magha, PurvaPhalguni |
| Cow: | UttaraPhalguni, UttaraBhadrapada |
| Buffalo: | Hasta, Swati |
| Tiger: | Chitra, Vishakha |
| Deer: | Anuradha, Jyeshta |
| Monkey: | Purvashadha, Shravan |
| Mongoose: | UtturaShadha |
| Lion | Dhanistha, PurvaBhadrapada |