Nakshatra 4 of 27
Rohini nakshatra (रोहिणी)
Rohini, 'the red one', is the Moon's favourite wife and its most fertile nakshatra. It is linked to growth, beauty, abundance and the senses. It sits fully in Taurus, where the Moon is exalted.
Rohini nakshatra at a glance
- Ruling planet
- Moon (Chandra)
- Zodiac sign
- Taurus
- Deity
- Brahma (Prajapati), the creator
- Symbol
- Chariot or ox-cart
- Gana
- Manushya
- Animal symbol
- Male serpent
- Dasha years
- 10 years (Moon mahadasha)
Rohini personality: strengths and challenges
Strengths
Charm, creativity, a love of beauty and a gift for making things grow, from gardens to businesses to relationships.
Challenges
Attachment to comfort, possessiveness and moods that follow the Moon. It can resist change and hold grudges.
Career and relationships
Career
Arts, design, hospitality, fashion, agriculture, finance, public-facing work and the creative industries.
Love and marriage
Affectionate and sensual, with a strong need for security. Loyal when it feels cherished.
Rohini 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 | O | Aries |
| 2 | Va | Taurus |
| 3 | Vi | Gemini |
| 4 | Vu | Cancer |
Name syllables differ slightly between regional traditions.
Rohini nakshatra remedies
Worship Krishna or the Moon on Mondays; white offerings and time near water or greenery support the nakshatra's nature.
For the ruling planet Moon, Mondayis the traditional day and “Om Chandraya 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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Rohini nakshatra: common questions
Which planet rules Rohini nakshatra?
Rohini is ruled by Moon (Chandra). In the Vimshottari dasha system, a person born in Rohini starts life in the Moon mahadasha, which lasts 10 years in total.
Which zodiac sign is Rohini nakshatra in?
Rohini lies in Taurus (10°00' to 23°20') in the sidereal zodiac.
What are the name letters for Rohini nakshatra?
The traditional starting syllables for the four padas of Rohini are O, Va, Vi, Vu. These vary slightly between regional traditions.
What is the deity of Rohini nakshatra?
Brahma (Prajapati), the creator. The symbol is chariot or ox-cart, and the nakshatra belongs to the Manushya gana.
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