Nakshatra 24 of 27
Shatabhisha nakshatra (शतभिषा)
Shatabhisha, 'the hundred physicians', lies in Aquarius and is ruled by Rahu. It is the nakshatra of healing, secrets and research, with a reserved, independent character.
Shatabhisha nakshatra at a glance
- Ruling planet
- Rahu (Rahu)
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
- Deity
- Varuna, lord of the cosmic waters
- Symbol
- An empty circle, a hundred healers
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Animal symbol
- Female horse
- Dasha years
- 18 years (Rahu mahadasha)
Shatabhisha personality: strengths and challenges
Strengths
Research ability, independence, healing talent and a mind comfortable with unconventional ideas.
Challenges
Aloofness, secrecy and difficulty opening up. May feel misunderstood.
Career and relationships
Career
Medicine and pharmacy, research, technology, astronomy, astrology, healing arts and the sciences.
Love and marriage
Reserved and loyal, valuing privacy. Needs a partner who gives space and shows patience.
Shatabhisha 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 | Go | Sagittarius |
| 2 | Sa | Capricorn |
| 3 | Si | Aquarius |
| 4 | Su | Pisces |
Name syllables differ slightly between regional traditions.
Shatabhisha nakshatra remedies
Worship Varuna and Shiva; meditation and time near water are the traditional supports.
For the ruling planet Rahu, Saturdayis the traditional day and “Om Rahave 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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Shatabhisha nakshatra: common questions
Which planet rules Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Shatabhisha is ruled by Rahu (Rahu). In the Vimshottari dasha system, a person born in Shatabhisha starts life in the Rahu mahadasha, which lasts 18 years in total.
Which zodiac sign is Shatabhisha nakshatra in?
Shatabhisha lies in Aquarius (6°40' to 20°00') in the sidereal zodiac.
What are the name letters for Shatabhisha nakshatra?
The traditional starting syllables for the four padas of Shatabhisha are Go, Sa, Si, Su. These vary slightly between regional traditions.
What is the deity of Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Varuna, lord of the cosmic waters. The symbol is an empty circle, a hundred healers, and the nakshatra belongs to the Rakshasa gana.
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