Magha nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Magha is nakshatra 10 of 27. Its name means "The mighty / the great". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Magha is the 10th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 0°00′–13°20′ Simha (Leo). It is ruled by Ketu; its deity is Pitris (symbol: royal throne). Magha natives are dignified, proud and loyal to family and tradition; natural leaders who honour their ancestors, though pride can be a pitfall. Name syllables: Ma, Mi, Mu, Me.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Magha
"Magha" means "The mighty / the great". Its presiding deity is Pitris and its symbol is royal throne. It covers 0°00′–13°20′ Simha (Leo) of the sidereal zodiac.
Magha nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Magha are dignified, proud and loyal to family and tradition; natural leaders who honour their ancestors, though pride can be a pitfall.
Career themes: government, leadership, history, law, family business.
The four padas of Magha
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0°00′–3°20′ Leo | Ma | Simha (Leo) | Mesh (Aries) |
| 2 | 3°20′–6°40′ Leo | Mi | Simha (Leo) | Vrishabh (Taurus) |
| 3 | 6°40′–10°00′ Leo | Mu | Simha (Leo) | Mithun (Gemini) |
| 4 | 10°00′–13°20′ Leo | Me | Simha (Leo) | Kark (Cancer) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Rakshasa
- Yoni: Rat
- Nadi: Antya (Kapha)
- First Mahadasha: Ketu (7 years in full; you are born with the remaining part of it)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Magha nakshatra?
Ketu (Ketu). People born in Magha begin life in the Ketu Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 7 years in full.
Which rashi is Magha nakshatra in?
Simha (Leo). It spans 0°00′–13°20′ Simha (Leo).
What are the name syllables for Magha nakshatra?
Ma, Mi, Mu, Me. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Magha?
Gana: Rakshasa, yoni: Rat, nadi: Antya (Kapha). All three are used in kundli matching.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon's position at your birth, using your date, time and place of birth. The ZodiacDNA nakshatra calculator does it for you, 100% free.
Source and method
Degrees use the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac, with each nakshatra spanning 13°20′. Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari dasha order; deity, symbol, gana and yoni follow the classical texts.