Rohini nakshatra
रोहिणी · ruled by Moon · 10°00′ Vrishabha – 23°20′ Vrishabha
Rohini is nakshatra 4 of the 27 lunar mansions, spanning 10°00′ Vrishabha to 23°20′ Vrishabha; it is ruled by Moon. It is the most fertile and growth-oriented of the 27: an ox-cart loaded with harvest. Rohini natives are traditionally charming, artistic, fond of comfort and gifted at making things flourish — gardens, businesses, families.
What is Rohini like?
Rohini, “the red one” (Aldebaran), is the Moon’s favourite nakshatra in myth and is ruled by the creator Prajapati. It is the most fertile and growth-oriented of the 27: an ox-cart loaded with harvest. Rohini natives are traditionally charming, artistic, fond of comfort and gifted at making things flourish — gardens, businesses, families. Its shadow is possessiveness and attachment to pleasant things.
Key strengths
- Charm and attractiveness
- Artistic and creative
- Growth and abundance mindset
- Steady and patient
Traditional fields of work
Agriculture, food, fashion, beauty, arts, music, hospitality, real estate and businesses that grow steadily.
What are the four padas and name syllables?
| Pada | Starts at | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00′ Vrishabha | Mesha | O (ओ) |
| 2 | 13°20′ Vrishabha | Vrishabha | Va (वा) |
| 3 | 16°40′ Vrishabha | Mithuna | Vi (वी) |
| 4 | 20°00′ Vrishabha | Karka | Vu (वू) |
How does Rohini shape your dasha timeline?
With the Moon in Rohini, life begins in Moon mahadasha. Moon’s full period is 10 years; the portion remaining at birth equals the fraction of Rohini the Moon had still to cross. A Moon at the start of Rohini gives almost the full 10 years, while one near the end gives only months. Mars dasha (7 years) follows.
How does Rohini work in guna milan?
Nadi dosha traditionally arises with partners who share the Antya nadi: Krittika, Ashlesha, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati. Tradition cancels it in cases such as the same nakshatra with different padas.
Same gana (Manushya) — full 6 Gana points: Bharani, Ardra, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada.
Same yoni (Serpent) — full 4 Yoni points: Mrigashira.
What else do people ask about Rohini?
Who is the lord of Rohini nakshatra?
Rohini is ruled by Moon, and its deity is Brahma / Prajapati (creator). People born with the Moon in Rohini begin life in the Moon Vimshottari dasha (a 10-year period, partly elapsed at birth), followed by Mars.
What are the name syllables for Rohini nakshatra?
The traditional namakshar for the four padas are O, Va, Vi, Vu (ओ, वा, वी, वू). The syllable depends on the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Rohini?
Rohini is Manushya gana, Serpent yoni (male) and Antya nadi. These are used in Ashtakoot guna milan.
Which zodiac sign is Rohini in?
Rohini spans 10°00′ Vrishabha to 23°20′ Vrishabha, so it lies in Vrishabha.
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