Nakshatra 10 of 27
Magha nakshatra (मघा)
Magha, 'the mighty', opens Leo with the energy of lineage, authority and inherited dignity. Its deities are the ancestors, so it links personal standing to family and tradition.
Magha nakshatra at a glance
- Ruling planet
- Ketu (Ketu)
- Zodiac sign
- Leo
- Deity
- The Pitris, the ancestors
- Symbol
- Royal throne
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Animal symbol
- Male rat
- Dasha years
- 7 years (Ketu mahadasha)
Magha personality: strengths and challenges
Strengths
Leadership, dignity, pride in heritage and a natural air of authority that others respect.
Challenges
Pride, a sense of entitlement and difficulty accepting criticism. Ego can cloud good judgement.
Career and relationships
Career
Government and administration, politics, management, history and archives, heritage work, medicine and leadership roles.
Love and marriage
Generous and loyal, expecting respect in return. Ancestral and family duties often shape its choices.
Magha padas and name letters
Each pada is 3°20'wide and falls in a different navamsa (D9) sign. Traditionally a child's name starts with the syllable of the pada the Moon was in.
| Pada | Name syllable | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ma | Aries |
| 2 | Mi | Taurus |
| 3 | Mu | Gemini |
| 4 | Me | Cancer |
Name syllables differ slightly between regional traditions.
Magha nakshatra remedies
Honour ancestors through Shraddha or charity on amavasya and Pitru Paksha; as a gandmool nakshatra, consult for Mool Shanti when a child is born in it.
For the ruling planet Ketu, Tuesdayis the traditional day and “Om Ketave Namah” the usual beej mantra. Treat these as supportive habits, not guarantees, and avoid anyone who asks for large payments for remedies.
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Magha nakshatra: common questions
Which planet rules Magha nakshatra?
Magha is ruled by Ketu (Ketu). In the Vimshottari dasha system, a person born in Magha starts life in the Ketu mahadasha, which lasts 7 years in total.
Which zodiac sign is Magha nakshatra in?
Magha lies in Leo (0°00' to 13°20') in the sidereal zodiac.
What are the name letters for Magha nakshatra?
The traditional starting syllables for the four padas of Magha are Ma, Mi, Mu, Me. These vary slightly between regional traditions.
What is the deity of Magha nakshatra?
The Pitris, the ancestors. The symbol is royal throne, and the nakshatra belongs to the Rakshasa gana.
Is Magha a gandmool nakshatra?
Yes. Magha is one of the six gandmool nakshatras (Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati). Traditionally a Mool Shanti puja is advised for a child born in it, though how much weight to give this depends on the full chart.
Magha is one factor in a chart. For a reading of your own kundli, including dasha timing, book a consultation.
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