Nakshatra 10 of 27
Magha Nakshatra
A regal Nakshatra of lineage, tradition and inherited status — dignified and ceremonial, deeply connected to ancestors and legacy.
favorableUgra (fierce)Ruled by Ketu
Sign span (computed)
Simha
120°00′–133°20′ of the zodiac
Ruling planet &
Ketu · 7 years
period length
Deity & symbol
a royal throne
Deity: the Pitris (ancestors)
the power of ancestral authority and change of state
Temperament & matching attributes
- : Rakshasa (intense) — strong-willed, independent and determined.
- : Rat — the animal symbol used in compatibility.
- : Antya (Kapha) — the last Nadi group. The heaviest koota in Kundali matching.
These feed the 36-point Kundali matching score.
Name sounds by pada
Each of the four quarters () of Magha has a traditional starting sound for a baby's name:
Pada 1: Ma (मा)Pada 2: Mi (मी)Pada 3: Mu (मू)Pada 4: Me (मे)
Looking for a name? See Magha baby names.
Frequently Asked Questions
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