Rohini nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Rohini is nakshatra 4 of 27. Its name means "The red one / the growing one". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Rohini is the 4th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 10°00′–23°20′ Vrishabh (Taurus). It is ruled by the Moon; its deity is Brahma (symbol: chariot). Rohini natives are charming, creative and fond of beauty and comfort; Rohini is the Moon's favourite nakshatra, though natives can be possessive. Name syllables: O, Va, Vi, Vu.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Rohini
"Rohini" means "The red one / the growing one". Its presiding deity is Brahma and its symbol is chariot. It covers 10°00′–23°20′ Vrishabh (Taurus) of the sidereal zodiac.
Rohini nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Rohini are charming, creative and fond of beauty and comfort; Rohini is the Moon's favourite nakshatra, though natives can be possessive.
Career themes: arts, fashion, agriculture, hospitality, beauty, real estate.
The four padas of Rohini
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00′–13°20′ Taurus | O | Vrishabh (Taurus) | Mesh (Aries) |
| 2 | 13°20′–16°40′ Taurus | Va | Vrishabh (Taurus) | Vrishabh (Taurus) |
| 3 | 16°40′–20°00′ Taurus | Vi | Vrishabh (Taurus) | Mithun (Gemini) |
| 4 | 20°00′–23°20′ Taurus | Vu | Vrishabh (Taurus) | 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: Manushya
- Yoni: Serpent
- Nadi: Antya (Kapha)
- First Mahadasha: Moon (10 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 Rohini nakshatra?
Moon (Chandra). People born in Rohini begin life in the Moon Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 10 years in full.
Which rashi is Rohini nakshatra in?
Vrishabh (Taurus). It spans 10°00′–23°20′ Vrishabh (Taurus).
What are the name syllables for Rohini nakshatra?
O, Va, Vi, Vu. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Rohini?
Gana: Manushya, yoni: Serpent, 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.