Nakshatra 10 of 27
Magha Nakshatra
Magha is presided over by the Pitris, the ancestors. Classical texts connect it with lineage, honour, leadership and respect for tradition.
Zodiac range0°00′ Leo – 13°20′ Leo
Ruling planetKetu
DeityPitris (ancestors)
SymbolRoyal throne
GanaRakshasa
RashiLeo
Traditional themes
Magha is traditionally associated with lineage, authority, tradition. Its ruling planet, Ketu, is also the lord of the first Vimshottari Dasha for anyone born with the Moon in Magha, who begins life in the Ketu Mahadasha (7 years in full, of which only a balance remains at birth).
The Rakshasa gana places Magha among the rakshasa (intense, independent) temperaments used in nakshatra-based compatibility checks.
The four padas of Magha
| Pada | Range | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 0°00′ Leo – 3°20′ Leo | Aries | Ma |
| Pada 2 | 3°20′ Leo – 6°40′ Leo | Taurus | Mi |
| Pada 3 | 6°40′ Leo – 10°00′ Leo | Gemini | Mu |
| Pada 4 | 10°00′ Leo – 13°20′ Leo | Cancer | Me |
Name syllables (namakshar) are traditionally used to choose the first sound of a baby’s name: Ma, Mi, Mu, Me. Find yours.
Is Magha your birth star? Your Janma Nakshatra depends on the Moon's exact position at birth. Use the Nakshatra calculator to find yours and its pada.