Shatabhisha Nakshatra
शतभिषा · nakshatra 24 of 27
Meaning "a hundred physicians", Shatabhisha is ruled by Varuna. It is linked with healing, secrecy and the search for truth.
Born under this nakshatra
Your birth star Shatabhisha, your core nature
Your janma (birth) nakshatra is Shatabhisha, 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. Shatabhisha is symbolised by an empty circle, presided over by Varuna (god of cosmic waters), and ruled by Rahu. What it says about you: at heart you tend to be healing, secretive and independent. Your natural strengths include healing ability, independence, a scientific or mystical mind and the power to mend and unveil hidden truths, these qualities colour how you feel, react and move through life, often more truly than your outer personality. People born under Shatabhisha are well suited to medicine, healing, research, technology, astrology or any field that heals or uncovers the hidden. 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 Shatabhisha 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 Shatabhisha nakshatra at birth, a deep key to your core nature
- •Symbol: an empty circle; deity: Varuna (god of cosmic waters); ruling planet: Rahu
- •At heart you tend to be healing, secretive and independent
- •Natural strengths: healing ability and more
- •Well suited to medicine, healing, research, technology, astrology
This reading is the same authored text the LifeAstroAPI narrative endpoints return for a Moon in this nakshatra.
Attributes
| Ruling planet | Rahu |
|---|---|
| Vimshottari dasha | 18 years of Rahu mahadasha for a Moon born here |
| Deity | Varuna |
| Symbol | empty circle |
| Span | 306.67° – 320° sidereal |
| Rashi | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Aadi |
| Yoni | Ashva |
| Tattva | Prithvi |
| Rajju | Siro |
| Nakshatra shool | Travel toward the south 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: Dhanu (Sagittarius)Your Moon is in the 1st pada (quarter) of Shatabhisha nakshatra. Each nakshatra has four padas, and the pada refines your core Shatabhisha nature with a more specific flavour. What this pada adds: the 1st pada brings a fiery, initiating quality to your Shatabhisha temperament. It tends to emphasise drive, leadership and a bold, pioneering edge, giving your nature a particular slant within the broader Shatabhisha character. This is the finest layer of your janma-nakshatra reading, sharpening the general traits of Shatabhisha into something more precisely yours. As always, read this together with your full Shatabhisha 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 Shatabhisha pada gives you a clearer sense of your exact temperament. When you understand both your Shatabhisha core and this 1st-pada flavour, you gain a precise, useful map of your inner nature.
Pada 2 — pada 2
Navamsa: Makara (Capricorn)Your Moon is in the 2nd pada (quarter) of Shatabhisha nakshatra. Each nakshatra has four padas, and the pada refines your core Shatabhisha nature with a more specific flavour. What this pada adds: the 2nd pada brings an earthy, practical quality to your Shatabhisha temperament. It tends to emphasise steadiness, material focus and the ability to build something lasting, giving your nature a particular slant within the broader Shatabhisha character. This is the finest layer of your janma-nakshatra reading, sharpening the general traits of Shatabhisha into something more precisely yours. As always, read this together with your full Shatabhisha 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 Shatabhisha pada gives you a clearer sense of your exact temperament. When you understand both your Shatabhisha core and this 2nd-pada flavour, you gain a precise, useful map of your inner nature.
Pada 3 — pada 3
Navamsa: Kumbha (Aquarius)Your Moon is in the 3rd pada (quarter) of Shatabhisha nakshatra. Each nakshatra has four padas, and the pada refines your core Shatabhisha nature with a more specific flavour. What this pada adds: the 3rd pada brings an airy, communicative quality to your Shatabhisha temperament. It tends to emphasise intellect, communication, sociability and adaptability, giving your nature a particular slant within the broader Shatabhisha character. This is the finest layer of your janma-nakshatra reading, sharpening the general traits of Shatabhisha into something more precisely yours. As always, read this together with your full Shatabhisha 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 Shatabhisha pada gives you a clearer sense of your exact temperament. When you understand both your Shatabhisha core and this 3rd-pada flavour, you gain a precise, useful map of your inner nature.
Pada 4 — pada 4
Navamsa: Meena (Pisces)Your Moon is in the 4th pada (quarter) of Shatabhisha nakshatra. Each nakshatra has four padas, and the pada refines your core Shatabhisha nature with a more specific flavour. What this pada adds: the 4th pada brings a watery, emotional quality to your Shatabhisha temperament. It tends to emphasise sensitivity, intuition, depth of feeling and care for others, giving your nature a particular slant within the broader Shatabhisha character. This is the finest layer of your janma-nakshatra reading, sharpening the general traits of Shatabhisha into something more precisely yours. As always, read this together with your full Shatabhisha 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 Shatabhisha pada gives you a clearer sense of your exact temperament. When you understand both your Shatabhisha core and this 4th-pada flavour, you gain a precise, useful map of your inner nature.
Other nakshatras ruled by Rahu
Frequently asked questions
Who is the lord of Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Shatabhisha is ruled by Rahu. A person whose Moon is in Shatabhisha begins life in the Rahu mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 18 years in full.
What is the gana and nadi of Shatabhisha?
Shatabhisha belongs to the Rakshasa gana and the Aadi nadi. Both are used in Ashtakoota matchmaking: Gana koota carries 6 points and Nadi koota 8 points.
Which rashi is Shatabhisha nakshatra in?
Shatabhisha spans 306.67° to 320° of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Kumbha (Aquarius).
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