Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion 10/27
Magha Nakshatra मघा
royalty · ancestry · tradition · authority
Magha is the throne — the nakshatra of royalty, ancestry and inherited power, ruled by the Pitris (the ancestors). Its natives carry a regal dignity and deep respect for lineage and tradition, at their best noble, at their worst proud.
| Number | 10th of 27 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac span | 0°00′–13°20′ Leo |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari) | Ketu (Ketu) |
| Deity | The Pitris (ancestors) |
| Symbol | A royal throne, a palanquin |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| Yoni (animal) | Rat (male) |
| Nadi (Ayurvedic) | Antya (Kapha) |
| Sanskrit | मघा |
Symbol & deity
Magha's symbol is a royal throne, a palanquin, and its presiding deity is The Pitris (ancestors). Its special power — its shakti — is the power to leave the body and honour lineage (tyaga shepani shakti). Together these encode the nakshatra's core lesson and gift.
Personality & traits
Strengths: Dignified, regal, traditional, generous, proud of heritage and naturally commanding.
Challenges: Arrogant, status-obsessed, entitled and dismissive of those "beneath" them.
Ruling planet — Ketu
Magha is ruled by Ketu in the Vimshottari system, so a Magha Moon sets Ketu's dasha as the first major life period, and Ketu's nature deeply colours the personality. the south node — detachment, past-life mastery and moksha.
Career & vocation
Leadership and authority, government, heritage and tradition, ancestral work, ceremony.