1
Ashwini
Lord Ketu
Gandmool
Clever and capable — quick to learn how a job is done, and easy for everyone to like. Enjoys dressing up.
Do this — Give real little jobs — laying the table, sorting, mending — and praise the skill in them.
Keep an eye on — Being liked comes easily; let praise go to effort and kindness, not to looks.
ChuCheChoLa
The naming syllables of the four padas
2
Bharani
Lord Venus
Very strong inside. Whatever they set their mind on, they finish, however long it takes.
Do this — Give a real goal — a project, a skill — and praise their truthfulness as much as the result.
Keep an eye on — Once set on something they will not let go — help them choose goals worth that grip.
LiLuLeLo
The naming syllables of the four padas
3
Krittika
Lord Sun
Bright and full of spirit — this child shines and gets noticed. A big appetite, too.
Do this — Give that brightness a stage — a recitation, a part in a play — and keep meals regular and portions sensible.
Keep an eye on — Watch digestion and heat — fried and heavy food tells quickly.
AaEeUE
The naming syllables of the four padas
4
Rohini
Lord Moon
Truthful, sweet-spoken and steady in their views — keeps things neat, and does not want what belongs to others.
Do this — Praise honesty out loud, and give jobs that need patience — this child stays the course.
Keep an eye on — Firm views can turn into fixed ones; explain before you overrule.
OWa/BaWi/BiWu/Bu
The naming syllables of the four padas
5
Mrigashira
Lord Mars
A searching, active mind and a good tongue — 'why' and 'how' about everything — but a little timid with new things.
Do this — Answer the questions every time, do not brush them off. Books and experiments are this child's best toys.
Keep an eye on — The mind wanders quickly; the habit of finishing one thing is essential.
We/BeWo/BoKaKee
The naming syllables of the four padas
6
Ardra
Lord Rahu
Feels deeply. Can be like a storm, and like the quiet after rain.
Do this — Do not argue while the feeling is at its peak — let it settle, then talk; and make telling the truth and saying thank-you daily habits.
Keep an eye on — A change of weather tells on both health and mood.
KuGhaNgaChha
The naming syllables of the four padas
7
Punarvasu
Lord Jupiter
Calm, good-natured and patient — easy to please, happy with small things, and drawn to prayer.
Do this — Keep the pace unhurried, explain twice without fuss, and let them join the evening prayer.
Keep an eye on — Small illnesses come more often and thirst comes quickly — keep water at hand and do not ignore a fever.
KeKoHaHi
The naming syllables of the four padas
8
Pushya
Lord Saturn
A nurturing nature. Will look after the small ones and the animals.
Do this — Give them responsibility — a plant, a pet, a younger sibling to watch. That is where they open up.
Keep an eye on — Forgets their own need while worrying about others; keep asking what THEY want.
HuHeHoDa
The naming syllables of the four padas
9
Ashlesha
Lord Mercury
Gandmool
Watchful and quick to read people, keeps their own mind to themselves — and not always careful about what they eat.
Do this — Make honesty safe — praise the truth even when it is awkward — and make thank-you a daily habit.
Keep an eye on — The stomach is sensitive; keep mealtimes fixed.
DiDuDeDo
The naming syllables of the four padas
10
Magha
Lord Ketu
Gandmool
A deep bond with elders, with prayer and the family's ancestors — and an urge to take on big jobs.
Do this — Give them a real part in family rituals, and one big job of their own — a project they lead.
Keep an eye on — Keep the bond with grandparents close — it gives this child unusual strength.
MaMiMuMe
The naming syllables of the four padas
11
Purva Phalguni
Lord Venus
Sweet-spoken and generous, and loves to be out and about.
Do this — Give outings and friends in plenty, and let them do the giving at family occasions.
Keep an eye on — The urge to roam is strong; keep a fixed daily routine to come back to.
MoTaTiTu
The naming syllables of the four padas
12
Uttara Phalguni
Lord Sun
Well liked, and learning is where this child shines — what they study becomes their strength.
Do this — Make learning a pleasure — books, questions, small projects — and show that it is valued.
Keep an eye on — Comfort comes easily; keep a little daily effort in the routine.
TeToPaPi
The naming syllables of the four padas
13
Hasta
Lord Moon
Full of energy and ideas — bold, enterprising and quick to find a way. That boldness needs gentle limits.
Do this — Teach early whose things are whose — ask before taking — and praise kindness as much as cleverness.
Keep an eye on — Kindness has to be taught on purpose; notice and praise every gentle act.
PuShaNaTha
The naming syllables of the four padas
14
Chitra
Lord Mars
An eye for beauty. Sharp about colour, design and how things look.
Do this — Clothes, decoration, art — wherever there is a choice, let this child choose.
Keep an eye on — Attention may go too much to appearance; keep saying that what is inside matters as much.
PePoRaRi
The naming syllables of the four padas
15
Swati
Lord Rahu
Gentle, soft-spoken and kind — a calm child who can hold back and cares about others. Enjoys swapping, sharing out and bargaining.
Do this — Give small chances to share and trade — handing out snacks, a play shop — and praise the kindness.
Keep an eye on — Thirst comes quickly — keep water at hand; a change of air and water also tells quickly.
RuReRoTa
The naming syllables of the four padas
16
Vishakha
Lord Jupiter
Bright and clear-spoken, and wants very much what others have. Learning to be glad at someone else's win is this child's big lesson.
Do this — When envy or a squabble shows, name it calmly and help them say 'well done'. Praise sharing more than winning.
Keep an eye on — Quarrels can spring up among friends; teach them to make peace, not take sides.
TiTuTeTo
The naming syllables of the four padas
17
Anuradha
Lord Saturn
Loves to roam — new places and long outings suit this child. Gets hungry quickly.
Do this — Take them places — trips, parks, new streets — and always carry a snack.
Keep an eye on — Hunger brings crankiness fast; keep meals on time.
NaNiNuNe
The naming syllables of the four padas
18
Jyeshtha
Lord Mercury
Gandmool
Content and good at heart, with a clear sense of right — but a quick temper and a small circle of friends.
Do this — Do not push for a crowd — one or two close friends are enough. When anger flares, give a calm-down spot and talk afterwards.
Keep an eye on — Anger flares fast; help them name it before it boils over.
NoYaYiYu
The naming syllables of the four padas
19
Mula
Lord Ketu
Gandmool
Happy, steady and gentle — never wants to hurt anyone — with strong self-respect and firm views.
Do this — Do not say 'because the elders say so' — give the reason. This child obeys a reason far better.
Keep an eye on — The early years need a little more attention to health and to the atmosphere at home.
YeYoBhaBhi
The naming syllables of the four padas
20
Purva Ashadha
Lord Venus
Proud and loyal — once a friend, always a friend.
Do this — Honour the loyalty — keep old friends close and let friendships last.
Keep an eye on — Does not know how to concede; teach them that stepping back is also strength.
BhuDhaPhaDdha
The naming syllables of the four padas
21
Uttara Ashadha
Lord Sun
Well-mannered, fair and grateful — makes friends easily and is liked by all.
Do this — Notice and thank the good manners. Give plenty of time with friends and chances to help.
Keep an eye on — Being good comes easily; teach them it is also right to say no when something is wrong.
BheBhoJaJi
The naming syllables of the four padas
22
Shravana
Lord Moon
Learns by listening. Stories and talk settle into this mind.
Do this — Tell more than you teach — stories, recitation, audio. That is this child's fastest road.
Keep an eye on — Ears and throat are sensitive; protect from cold and loud noise.
KhiKhuKheKho
The naming syllables of the four padas
23
Dhanishtha
Lord Mars
A child of rhythm — music and beat come naturally — brave, and generous with what they have.
Do this — Start one instrument or a dance form — this is not a hobby, it is how they are made.
Keep an eye on — Very active; they need a chance to tire out daily or sleep suffers.
GaGiGuGe
The naming syllables of the four padas
24
Shatabhisha
Lord Rahu
Plain-spoken and truthful, daring, and goes their own way — not easily talked round.
Do this — Value the honesty even when it is blunt. Teach a pause before a dare, and give reasons, not orders.
Keep an eye on — Words can come out harsh; teach the kinder way to say the same true thing.
GoSaSiSu
The naming syllables of the four padas
25
Purva Bhadrapada
Lord Jupiter
Clear-spoken and clever, but a worrier — the mind can get anxious and unsettled.
Do this — Give worry a place to go — a short talk every night before bed — and a weekly habit of sharing something of their own.
Keep an eye on — Watch sleep and peace of mind; no screens before bed.
SeSoDaDi
The naming syllables of the four padas
26
Uttara Bhadrapada
Lord Saturn
A good talker and a happy child — speaks well, holds their own with others, and has a strong sense of right.
Do this — Give them the floor — telling the family about the day, reciting, explaining. Praise fair play.
Keep an eye on — Holding their own can turn into always needing to win the argument; teach listening too.
DuThaJhaYna
The naming syllables of the four padas
27
Revati
Lord Mercury
Gandmool
Well-made, liked by everyone and braver than they look — an honest child who wants nothing that is not theirs.
Do this — Give brave little tasks — first on the new slide, speaking up for a friend — and praise courage and honesty.
Keep an eye on — Being liked by everyone can make it hard to say no; teach them it is allowed.
DeDoChaChi
The naming syllables of the four padas