Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion 4/27
Rohini Nakshatra रोहिणी
beauty · fertility · growth · sensuality
Rohini is the Moon's favourite — the nakshatra of beauty, fertility and growth, ruled by Brahma the creator. The most magnetic of the nakshatras, its natives are charming, artistic and materially fortunate, though tempted by indulgence.
| Number | 4th of 27 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac span | 10°00′–23°20′ Taurus |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari) | Moon (Chandra) |
| Deity | Brahma / Prajapati (the creator) |
| Symbol | A chariot, an ox-cart; a temple |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Yoni (animal) | Serpent (male) |
| Nadi (Ayurvedic) | Antya (Kapha) |
| Sanskrit | रोहिणी |
Symbol & deity
Rohini's symbol is a chariot, an ox-cart; a temple, and its presiding deity is Brahma / Prajapati (the creator). Its special power — its shakti — is the power of growth and creation (rohana shakti). Together these encode the nakshatra's core lesson and gift.
Personality & traits
Strengths: Charming, beautiful, artistic, fertile, materially blessed and magnetic.
Challenges: Materialistic, indulgent, possessive and prone to jealousy.
Ruling planet — Moon
Rohini is ruled by Moon in the Vimshottari system, so a Rohini Moon sets Moon's dasha as the first major life period, and Moon's nature deeply colours the personality. the mind, the mother, the emotions — the Vedic chart starts here.
Career & vocation
Arts and beauty, agriculture and growth, luxury and finance, hospitality, anything that nurtures.