Nakshatra

Magha (मघा) nakshatra

Magha is nakshatra number 10 of 27. Ruled by Ketu; deity the Pitris, the ancestors.

Magha at a glance

NakshatraMagha (मघा)
Position10 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari dasha)Ketu (7-year mahadasha)
Deitythe Pitris, the ancestors
Symbola royal throne
Span in the zodiacLeo 0°00′ to 13°20′
Themeslineage, authority, dignity

Sign and padas

Magha spans Leo 0°00′ to 13°20′, so it lies in Leo. Every nakshatra is split into four padas, and each pada belongs to a navamsa sign:

PadaDegrees in the signNavamsa sign
10°00′ – 3°20′ (Leo)Aries
23°20′ – 6°40′ (Leo)Taurus
36°40′ – 10°00′ (Leo)Gemini
410°00′ – 13°20′ (Leo)Cancer

Dasha and the birth nakshatra

If the Moon was in Magha at birth, this is your birth nakshatra and the Vimshottari dasha begins with the Ketu mahadasha, which lasts 7 years. Traditionally the Ketu period is associated with release, introspection and unlearning what no longer fits.

Traditional themes of this nakshatra: lineage, authority, dignity. These are general pointers for one nakshatra and should be read together with the planets in the whole chart.

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Frequently asked questions

Who rules Magha nakshatra?

Magha is ruled by Ketu and its deity is the Pitris, the ancestors.

Which sign does Magha fall in?

Magha spans Leo 0°00′ to 13°20′.

What is the symbol of Magha?

The traditional symbol of Magha is a royal throne.

· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).

Jyotish is guidance, not medical, legal or financial advice; the final decision is always yours. What is written here is general information based on tradition, not a firm prediction.

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