Magha nakshatra
मघा · ruled by Ketu · 0°00′ Simha – 13°20′ Simha
Magha is nakshatra 10 of the 27 lunar mansions, spanning 0°00′ Simha to 13°20′ Simha; it is ruled by Ketu. It is the nakshatra of lineage, heritage and earned authority. Magha natives often feel connected to family tradition and carry themselves with dignity; they are drawn to leadership and respect for elders.
What is Magha like?
Magha, “the mighty” (Regulus), is ruled by the Pitrs, the ancestors, and its symbol is a royal throne. It is the nakshatra of lineage, heritage and earned authority. Magha natives often feel connected to family tradition and carry themselves with dignity; they are drawn to leadership and respect for elders. Ketu gives a detached, spiritual undertone beneath the regal surface.
Key strengths
- Dignity and leadership
- Respect for heritage
- Generosity
- Ambition
Traditional fields of work
Government, administration, politics, history, genealogy, management and family businesses.
What are the four padas and name syllables?
| Pada | Starts at | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0°00′ Simha | Mesha | Ma (मा) |
| 2 | 3°20′ Simha | Vrishabha | Mi (मी) |
| 3 | 6°40′ Simha | Mithuna | Mu (मू) |
| 4 | 10°00′ Simha | Karka | Me (मे) |
How does Magha shape your dasha timeline?
With the Moon in Magha, life begins in Ketu mahadasha. Ketu’s full period is 7 years; the portion remaining at birth equals the fraction of Magha the Moon had still to cross. A Moon at the start of Magha gives almost the full 7 years, while one near the end gives only months. Venus dasha (20 years) follows.
How does Magha work in guna milan?
Nadi dosha traditionally arises with partners who share the Antya nadi: Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati. Tradition cancels it in cases such as the same nakshatra with different padas.
Same gana (Rakshasa) — full 6 Gana points: Krittika, Ashlesha, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha.
Same yoni (Rat) — full 4 Yoni points: Purva Phalguni.
What else do people ask about Magha?
Who is the lord of Magha nakshatra?
Magha is ruled by Ketu, and its deity is Pitrs (ancestors). People born with the Moon in Magha begin life in the Ketu Vimshottari dasha (a 7-year period, partly elapsed at birth), followed by Venus.
What are the name syllables for Magha nakshatra?
The traditional namakshar for the four padas are Ma, Mi, Mu, Me (मा, मी, मू, मे). The syllable depends on the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Magha?
Magha is Rakshasa gana, Rat yoni (male) and Antya nadi. These are used in Ashtakoot guna milan.
Which zodiac sign is Magha in?
Magha spans 0°00′ Simha to 13°20′ Simha, so it lies in Simha.
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