Shatabhisha nakshatra
शतभिषा · ruled by Rahu · 6°40′ Kumbha – 19°60′ Kumbha
Shatabhisha is nakshatra 24 of the 27 lunar mansions, spanning 6°40′ Kumbha to 19°60′ Kumbha; it is ruled by Rahu. It is the nakshatra of research, healing and solitude. Natives are traditionally independent, secretive, scientific and philosophical — comfortable alone and drawn to hidden knowledge.
What is Shatabhisha like?
Shatabhisha, “a hundred healers”, belongs to Varuna, guardian of cosmic law, and is symbolised by an empty circle. It is the nakshatra of research, healing and solitude. Natives are traditionally independent, secretive, scientific and philosophical — comfortable alone and drawn to hidden knowledge. Rahu gives interest in technology and unconventional methods.
Key strengths
- Research and analysis
- Independence
- Healing orientation
- Philosophical mind
Traditional fields of work
Science, research, technology, astronomy, healthcare-adjacent research, alternative therapies and IT.
What are the four padas and name syllables?
| Pada | Starts at | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6°40′ Kumbha | Dhanu | Go (गो) |
| 2 | 10°00′ Kumbha | Makara | Sa (सा) |
| 3 | 13°20′ Kumbha | Kumbha | Si (सी) |
| 4 | 16°40′ Kumbha | Meena | Su (सू) |
How does Shatabhisha shape your dasha timeline?
With the Moon in Shatabhisha, life begins in Rahu mahadasha. Rahu’s full period is 18 years; the portion remaining at birth equals the fraction of Shatabhisha the Moon had still to cross. A Moon at the start of Shatabhisha gives almost the full 18 years, while one near the end gives only months. Jupiter dasha (16 years) follows.
How does Shatabhisha work in guna milan?
Nadi dosha traditionally arises with partners who share the Adi nadi: Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Jyeshtha, Mula, Purva Bhadrapada. Tradition cancels it in cases such as the same nakshatra with different padas.
Same gana (Rakshasa) — full 6 Gana points: Krittika, Ashlesha, Magha, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Dhanishtha.
Same yoni (Horse) — full 4 Yoni points: Ashwini.
What else do people ask about Shatabhisha?
Who is the lord of Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Shatabhisha is ruled by Rahu, and its deity is Varuna (lord of cosmic waters and order). People born with the Moon in Shatabhisha begin life in the Rahu Vimshottari dasha (a 18-year period, partly elapsed at birth), followed by Jupiter.
What are the name syllables for Shatabhisha nakshatra?
The traditional namakshar for the four padas are Go, Sa, Si, Su (गो, सा, सी, सू). The syllable depends on the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Shatabhisha?
Shatabhisha is Rakshasa gana, Horse yoni (female) and Adi nadi. These are used in Ashtakoot guna milan.
Which zodiac sign is Shatabhisha in?
Shatabhisha spans 6°40′ Kumbha to 19°60′ Kumbha, so it lies in Kumbha.
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