Nakshatra 24 of 27
Shatabhisha Nakshatra
Shatabhisha, "a hundred physicians", is ruled by Varuna, lord of the cosmic waters. It is linked with healing, research, solitude and hidden knowledge.
Zodiac range6°40′ Aquarius – 20°00′ Aquarius
Ruling planetRahu
DeityVaruna
SymbolEmpty circle
GanaRakshasa
RashiAquarius
Traditional themes
Shatabhisha is traditionally associated with healing, secrecy, research. Its ruling planet, Rahu, is also the lord of the first Vimshottari Dasha for anyone born with the Moon in Shatabhisha, who begins life in the Rahu Mahadasha (18 years in full, of which only a balance remains at birth).
The Rakshasa gana places Shatabhisha among the rakshasa (intense, independent) temperaments used in nakshatra-based compatibility checks.
The four padas of Shatabhisha
| Pada | Range | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 6°40′ Aquarius – 10°00′ Aquarius | Sagittarius | Go |
| Pada 2 | 10°00′ Aquarius – 13°20′ Aquarius | Capricorn | Sa |
| Pada 3 | 13°20′ Aquarius – 16°40′ Aquarius | Aquarius | Si |
| Pada 4 | 16°40′ Aquarius – 20°00′ Aquarius | Pisces | Su |
Name syllables (namakshar) are traditionally used to choose the first sound of a baby’s name: Go, Sa, Si, Su. Find yours.
Is Shatabhisha 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.