Nakshatra 10/27
Magha (மகம்) nakshatra
Magha is nakshatra number 10 of 27. Rasi span 0°00'-13°20' Simha; Vimshottari lord Ketu. What follows is classical reference - your janma nakshatra is computed from the Lahiri Moon by the engine.
- Rasi span
- 0°00'-13°20' Simha
- Vimshottari lord
- Ketu
- Deity (traditional)
- Pitris
- Symbol (traditional)
- Throne
- Gana
- Rakshasa gana (traditional)
- Birth syllables
- Traditional birth syllables: Ma, Mi, Mu, Me
Padas
Each nakshatra has four padas of 3°20'. Pada 1 is the first 3°20' of the mansion; padas 2-4 follow. Padas are the classical bridge into navamsa (D9).
Traditional characteristics
Magha is linked with the Pitris; traditional lore speaks of honor, lineage, and authority. Symbol: throne.
Ketu is the Vimshottari lord. Starts Simha. Traditional attribution only - not an engine personality report.
The above is classical attribution - not an engine-generated personality report.
Compatibility
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. Read the guide for the method; open the app to run a comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Is Magha my nakshatra?
This page is general reference only. Janma nakshatra comes from the birth Moon under Lahiri - use the free jathagam flow.
Who rules Magha?
The Vimshottari lord is Ketu. If this is your janma nakshatra, the dasha sequence starts from that lord.
How does this relate to porutham?
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. See /guides/10-porutham and /thirumana-porutham.