Nakshatra

Rohini (रोहिणी) nakshatra

Rohini is nakshatra number 4 of 27. Ruled by Moon; deity Brahma, the creator (Prajapati).

Rohini at a glance

NakshatraRohini (रोहिणी)
Position4 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari dasha)Moon (10-year mahadasha)
DeityBrahma, the creator (Prajapati)
Symbolan ox-cart or chariot
Span in the zodiacTaurus 10°00′ to 23°20′
Themesgrowth, beauty, abundance

Sign and padas

Rohini spans Taurus 10°00′ to 23°20′, so it lies in Taurus. Every nakshatra is split into four padas, and each pada belongs to a navamsa sign:

PadaDegrees in the signNavamsa sign
110°00′ – 13°20′ (Taurus)Aries
213°20′ – 16°40′ (Taurus)Taurus
316°40′ – 20°00′ (Taurus)Gemini
420°00′ – 23°20′ (Taurus)Cancer

Dasha and the birth nakshatra

If the Moon was in Rohini at birth, this is your birth nakshatra and the Vimshottari dasha begins with the Moon mahadasha, which lasts 10 years. Traditionally the Moon period is associated with emotional groundedness and the people you call home.

Traditional themes of this nakshatra: growth, beauty, abundance. 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 Rohini nakshatra?

Rohini is ruled by Moon and its deity is Brahma, the creator (Prajapati).

Which sign does Rohini fall in?

Rohini spans Taurus 10°00′ to 23°20′.

What is the symbol of Rohini?

The traditional symbol of Rohini is an ox-cart or chariot.

· 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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