Shatabhisha nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Shatabhisha is nakshatra 24 of 27. Its name means "A hundred physicians". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Shatabhisha is the 24th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 6°40′–20°00′ Kumbh (Aquarius). It is ruled by Rahu; its deity is Varuna (symbol: empty circle). Shatabhisha natives are independent, analytical and healing; natives are private, scientific-minded and drawn to hidden knowledge. Name syllables: Go, Sa, Si, Su.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Shatabhisha
"Shatabhisha" means "A hundred physicians". Its presiding deity is Varuna and its symbol is empty circle. It covers 6°40′–20°00′ Kumbh (Aquarius) of the sidereal zodiac.
Shatabhisha nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Shatabhisha are independent, analytical and healing; natives are private, scientific-minded and drawn to hidden knowledge.
Career themes: medicine, technology, astronomy and astrology, research, aviation.
The four padas of Shatabhisha
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6°40′–10°00′ Aquarius | Go | Kumbh (Aquarius) | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 2 | 10°00′–13°20′ Aquarius | Sa | Kumbh (Aquarius) | Makar (Capricorn) |
| 3 | 13°20′–16°40′ Aquarius | Si | Kumbh (Aquarius) | Kumbh (Aquarius) |
| 4 | 16°40′–20°00′ Aquarius | Su | Kumbh (Aquarius) | Meen (Pisces) |
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: Horse
- Nadi: Adi (Vata)
- First Mahadasha: Rahu (18 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 Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Rahu (Rahu). People born in Shatabhisha begin life in the Rahu Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 18 years in full.
Which rashi is Shatabhisha nakshatra in?
Kumbh (Aquarius). It spans 6°40′–20°00′ Kumbh (Aquarius).
What are the name syllables for Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Go, Sa, Si, Su. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Shatabhisha?
Gana: Rakshasa, yoni: Horse, nadi: Adi (Vata). 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.