Magha nakshatra
Magha is nakshatra 10 of 27, spanning 0°00′ Leo to 13°20′ Leo. Its lord is Ketu, so a person born with the Moon in Magha begins life in the Ketu Mahadasha.
At a glance
| Number | 10 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Ruling planet | Ketu (7-year Mahadasha) |
| Yoni (animal) | Rat (male) |
| Gana | Rakshasa (fierce) |
| Nadi | Antya |
The four padas
Each nakshatra has four quarters (padas) of 3°20′, and each pada falls in a navamsha sign.
| Pada 1 | Leo 0°00′ – 3°20′ |
| Pada 2 | Leo 3°20′ – 6°40′ |
| Pada 3 | Leo 6°40′ – 10°00′ |
| Pada 4 | Leo 10°00′ – 13°20′ |
The rat yoni
Traditionally associated with quickness, resourcefulness and noticing small openings.
In Kundali matching the rat and the cat are traditional adversaries, which lowers the Yoni koota score between the two charts.
How it is used
Dasha: the Moon's position inside Magha decides how much of the first Ketu period remains at birth, and everything after follows the fixed Vimshottari order.
Matching: the nakshatra supplies the Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi kootas of the 36-point Ashtakoota match.
Other nakshatras ruled by Ketu: Ashwini, Mula.
Questions
Who is the lord of Magha nakshatra?
Ketu. Its Mahadasha lasts 7 years.
What is the yoni of Magha nakshatra?
The rat (male).
Which gana is Magha nakshatra?
Rakshasa (fierce).