What is Nakshatra Pada?
The 27 Nakshatras are each divided into four padas of 3°20' each, creating 108 total divisions. Each pada corresponds to a sign in the Navamsa (D9) chart, linking your Nakshatra placement to relationship and dharma themes. The pada reveals finer distinctions within a Nakshatra—someone in Ashwini pada 1 differs from Ashwini pada 4 in subtle but meaningful ways.