Magha Nakshatra
By The Astrologic Desk · Editorial and calculation review
Magha is the 10th nakshatra, spanning 0°00' Simha to 13°20' Simha in the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Ketu, its deity is The Pitris (ancestors), and its symbol is the royal throne. Classified as Rakshasa gana with Rat yoni and Madhya nadi, its theme is inheritance and lineage — standing in a line that started before you.
- Lord
- Ketu
- Deity
- The Pitris (ancestors)
- Symbol
- Royal throne
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Yoni
- Rat
- Nadi
- Madhya
- Varna
- Kshatriya
- Span
- 0°00' Simha to 13°20' Simha
- Rashi
- Simha
Padas
- Pada 1: 0°00' Simha – 3°20' Simha
- Pada 2: 3°20' Simha – 6°40' Simha
- Pada 3: 6°40' Simha – 10°00' Simha
- Pada 4: 10°00' Simha – 13°20' Simha
How it tends to read
The through-line is inheritance and lineage — standing in a line that started before you. Strengths commonly noted: Carries responsibility with genuine dignity; Honours what was handed down; Comfortable holding formal authority. The corresponding costs: Status matters more than admitted; Living inside an inherited script; Pride resists correction.