Magha Nakshatra
Ruled by Ketu · Leo · Rakshasa gana
Magha is the 10th of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions). It spans 0°00′ Leo to 13°20′ Leo of the sidereal zodiac, which places it in Leo. Its ruling planet is Ketu, its deity is The Pitris (ancestors), and its symbol is a royal throne.
Magha nakshatra: personality and nature
Magha is regal and tradition-minded, associated with ancestry, authority and respect. Natives are often described as dignified, with a strong sense of legacy.
Love and relationships
Loyal and generous, but expecting respect; pride can create friction.
Career and work
Administration, leadership, politics, heritage and the arts, family or temple businesses, and history.
What to watch for
Pride and ego. As with any placement, the Moon's sign and house, the planets aspecting it and the running dasha change how Magha shows up in a particular chart.
The four padas of Magha
Each nakshatra is divided into four padas of 3°20′, and each pada falls in one navamsa (D9) sign, which colours how the nakshatra expresses and matters for marriage reading.
- Pada 1: 0°00′ Leo to 3°20′ Leo, Aries navamsa.
- Pada 2: 3°20′ Leo to 6°40′ Leo, Taurus navamsa.
- Pada 3: 6°40′ Leo to 10°00′ Leo, Gemini navamsa.
- Pada 4: 10°00′ Leo to 13°20′ Leo, Cancer navamsa.
Magha and the Vimshottari dasha
A person whose Moon is in Magha begins life in the Ketu Mahadasha, the full length of which is 7 years. How much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through Magha. The Venus Mahadasha follows. The Vimshottari dasha system derives from the Moon's nakshatra, so this is why the nakshatra matters for timing.
Compatibility: gana, yoni and nadi
In Ashtakoota (Guna Milan) matching, Magha counts as Rakshasa gana, Rat yoni (male) and Antya nadi. Gana and yoni describe temperament and instinctive compatibility. Nadi carries the most weight, 8 of the 36 points, and scores zero when both partners share the same nadi. Note that Rakshasa is a temperament label in this system, not a moral judgement. These are read from each partner's Moon nakshatra, so the full pair of charts should be considered together.
For informational and self-reflection purposes only. Not financial, medical, legal, or professional advice.
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Magha nakshatra: common questions
Ketu rules Magha. A Moon here starts the 7-year Ketu Mahadasha in the Vimshottari system.
Magha spans 0°00′ Leo to 13°20′ Leo of the sidereal zodiac, so it lies in Leo.
Pada 1 falls in the Aries navamsa; Pada 2 falls in the Taurus navamsa; Pada 3 falls in the Gemini navamsa; Pada 4 falls in the Cancer navamsa.
Magha is Rakshasa gana, Rat yoni (male) and Antya nadi.
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