Magha Nakshatra
Magha shows a bond with ancestry, honour and leadership.
- Ruling planet
- Ketu · dasha 7 years
- Deity
- The Pitris (ancestors)
- Symbol
- A royal throne
- Gana
- Rakshasa (fierce)
- Yoni
- Rat
- Nadi
- Antya (Kapha)
- Zodiac span
- Simha (Leo) 0° – 13°20′
Nature of people born in Magha
Upholding family traditions and gaining a respected place in society tend to matter a great deal.
The four padas of Magha
| Pada | Sign | Degrees | Navamsha | Name syllables |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simha (Leo) | 0° – 3°20′ | Mesha (Aries) | Ma |
| 2 | Simha (Leo) | 3°20′ – 6°40′ | Vrishabha (Taurus) | Mi |
| 3 | Simha (Leo) | 6°40′ – 10° | Mithuna (Gemini) | Mu |
| 4 | Simha (Leo) | 10° – 13°20′ | Kataka (Cancer) | Me |
The dasha sequence
For people born in Magha the Vimshottari dashas run in this order:
- Ketu 7 yrs
- Venus 20 yrs
- Sun 6 yrs
- Moon 10 yrs
- Mars 7 yrs
- Rahu 18 yrs
- Jupiter 16 yrs
- Saturn 19 yrs
- Mercury 17 yrs
The balance of the first dasha depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra at birth — use the tool for exact dates.
In porondam matching
In porondam / kundli matching the gana (Rakshasa (fierce)), yoni (Rat) and nadi (Antya (Kapha)) of Magha are compared with the partner's nakshatra. A full match needs both birth details.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Magha nakshatra?
Magha is ruled by Ketu. People born in it start their Vimshottari cycle with the Ketu dasha (7 years in full); the balance at birth depends on the Moon's degree.
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Magha?
Magha: Rakshasa (fierce) gana, Rat yoni, Antya (Kapha) nadi. These are used in porondam / kundli matching (the gana, yoni and nadi kootas).
Which naming syllables go with Magha?
Traditionally, by pada (Avakahada chakra): 1 — Ma · 2 — Mi · 3 — Mu · 4 — Me.
This page gives general information from traditional Vedic astrology. For important decisions, have your full chart read by a qualified astrologer.