Magha Nakshatra
मघा · nakshatra 10 of 27
Ruled by the Pitris, the ancestors, and symbolised by a royal throne. Magha is associated with lineage, authority and tradition, and its Amavasya and shraddha observances honour forefathers.
Born under this nakshatra
Your birth star Magha, your core nature
Your janma (birth) nakshatra is Magha, the lunar mansion your Moon occupied at birth. This is one of the deepest keys to your core nature, since the Moon governs your mind, emotions and instincts. Magha is symbolised by a royal throne, presided over by the Pitrs (ancestors), and ruled by Ketu. What it says about you: at heart you tend to be regal, proud and traditional. Your natural strengths include natural authority, respect for tradition and ancestry, leadership and a dignified, commanding presence, these qualities colour how you feel, react and move through life, often more truly than your outer personality. People born under Magha are well suited to leadership, administration, work honouring heritage, or any role of authority and status. Like every placement, the full expression depends on how strong and well placed your Moon is, and on the rest of your chart and your dasha periods, so read this as your core temperament rather than a fixed script. Used well, your Magha nature is a real foundation for your life. When you lean into its genuine strengths and live in tune with your inner temperament, this birth star becomes a steady source of self-understanding and direction.
- •Your Moon was in Magha nakshatra at birth, a deep key to your core nature
- •Symbol: a royal throne; deity: the Pitrs (ancestors); ruling planet: Ketu
- •At heart you tend to be regal, proud and traditional
- •Natural strengths: natural authority and more
- •Well suited to leadership, administration, work honouring heritage,
This reading is the same authored text the LifeAstroAPI narrative endpoints return for a Moon in this nakshatra.
Attributes
| Ruling planet | Ketu |
|---|---|
| Vimshottari dasha | 7 years of Ketu mahadasha for a Moon born here |
| Deity | Pitrs |
| Symbol | royal throne |
| Span | 120° – 133.33° sidereal |
| Rashi | Simha (Leo) |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Yoni | Mushaka |
| Tattva | Agni |
| Rajju | Pada |
| Nakshatra shool | Travel toward the west is avoided |
The four padas
Each nakshatra has four padas of 3°20′, and each pada falls in one navamsa (D9) sign. The pada of your Moon refines the reading of the nakshatra.
Pada 1 — pada 1
Navamsa: Mesha (Aries)Your Moon is in the 1st pada (quarter) of Magha nakshatra. Each nakshatra has four padas, and the pada refines your core Magha nature with a more specific flavour. What this pada adds: the 1st pada brings a fiery, initiating quality to your Magha temperament. It tends to emphasise drive, leadership and a bold, pioneering edge, giving your nature a particular slant within the broader Magha character. This is the finest layer of your janma-nakshatra reading, sharpening the general traits of Magha into something more precisely yours. As always, read this together with your full Magha nature, the strength of your Moon and the rest of your chart, so the pada refines rather than replaces the bigger picture. Used well, your Magha pada gives you a clearer sense of your exact temperament. When you understand both your Magha core and this 1st-pada flavour, you gain a precise, useful map of your inner nature.
Pada 2 — pada 2
Navamsa: Vrishabha (Taurus)Your Moon is in the 2nd pada (quarter) of Magha nakshatra. Each nakshatra has four padas, and the pada refines your core Magha nature with a more specific flavour. What this pada adds: the 2nd pada brings an earthy, practical quality to your Magha temperament. It tends to emphasise steadiness, material focus and the ability to build something lasting, giving your nature a particular slant within the broader Magha character. This is the finest layer of your janma-nakshatra reading, sharpening the general traits of Magha into something more precisely yours. As always, read this together with your full Magha nature, the strength of your Moon and the rest of your chart, so the pada refines rather than replaces the bigger picture. Used well, your Magha pada gives you a clearer sense of your exact temperament. When you understand both your Magha core and this 2nd-pada flavour, you gain a precise, useful map of your inner nature.
Pada 3 — pada 3
Navamsa: Mithuna (Gemini)Your Moon is in the 3rd pada (quarter) of Magha nakshatra. Each nakshatra has four padas, and the pada refines your core Magha nature with a more specific flavour. What this pada adds: the 3rd pada brings an airy, communicative quality to your Magha temperament. It tends to emphasise intellect, communication, sociability and adaptability, giving your nature a particular slant within the broader Magha character. This is the finest layer of your janma-nakshatra reading, sharpening the general traits of Magha into something more precisely yours. As always, read this together with your full Magha nature, the strength of your Moon and the rest of your chart, so the pada refines rather than replaces the bigger picture. Used well, your Magha pada gives you a clearer sense of your exact temperament. When you understand both your Magha core and this 3rd-pada flavour, you gain a precise, useful map of your inner nature.
Pada 4 — pada 4
Navamsa: Karka (Cancer)Your Moon is in the 4th pada (quarter) of Magha nakshatra. Each nakshatra has four padas, and the pada refines your core Magha nature with a more specific flavour. What this pada adds: the 4th pada brings a watery, emotional quality to your Magha temperament. It tends to emphasise sensitivity, intuition, depth of feeling and care for others, giving your nature a particular slant within the broader Magha character. This is the finest layer of your janma-nakshatra reading, sharpening the general traits of Magha into something more precisely yours. As always, read this together with your full Magha nature, the strength of your Moon and the rest of your chart, so the pada refines rather than replaces the bigger picture. Used well, your Magha pada gives you a clearer sense of your exact temperament. When you understand both your Magha core and this 4th-pada flavour, you gain a precise, useful map of your inner nature.
Other nakshatras ruled by Ketu
Frequently asked questions
Who is the lord of Magha nakshatra?
Magha is ruled by Ketu. A person whose Moon is in Magha begins life in the Ketu mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 7 years in full.
What is the gana and nadi of Magha?
Magha belongs to the Rakshasa gana and the Antya nadi. Both are used in Ashtakoota matchmaking: Gana koota carries 6 points and Nadi koota 8 points.
Which rashi is Magha nakshatra in?
Magha spans 120° to 133.33° of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Simha (Leo).
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