Nakshatra
Magha nakshatra
Magha is the throne of the ancestors: dignified, proud and generous, with respect for tradition and lineage.
| Spans | Simha 0° – Simha 13° 20′ |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Ketu |
| Deity | The Pitrs (ancestors) |
| Symbol | Royal throne |
| Gana | Rakshasa (fierce) |
| Yoni (animal) | Rat |
| Nadi | Antya (Kapha) |
| Rashi | Simha |
| Gemstone (of the lord) | Cat's Eye (Lehsunia) |
Nature of Magha
Magha is the throne of the ancestors: dignified, proud and generous, with respect for tradition and lineage. Its natives have natural authority and leadership and a strong sense of honour.
Its ruling planet Ketu signifies detachment, intuition, spirituality and past karma, and its dasha is the first one for people born with the Moon here.
The four padas
- Pada 1 · Simha 0° – Simha 3° 20′ · Mesha navamsa · Name syllable: Ma
- Pada 2 · Simha 3° 20′ – Simha 6° 40′ · Vrishabha navamsa · Name syllable: Mi
- Pada 3 · Simha 6° 40′ – Simha 10° · Mithuna navamsa · Name syllable: Mu
- Pada 4 · Simha 10° – Simha 13° 20′ · Karka navamsa · Name syllable: Me
Compatibility
By Guna Milan, the most compatible nakshatras are Purva Phalguni, Jyeshtha, Uttara Phalguni, Shatabhisha and Mula.
The least compatible are Revati, Uttara Ashadha and Shravana.
Calculated with the 36-point Ashtakoot for the middle padas; your exact padas and full charts can change this.
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