Magha at a glance
| Hindi name | मघा |
|---|---|
| Number | 10 of 27 |
| Span | 30°00′ Karka – 13°20′ Simha |
| Rashi | Simha (Leo) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Ketu (केतु) |
| Deity | The Pitrs, the ancestors |
| Symbol | Royal throne |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Rat |
| Nadi | Antya |
Magha nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ma | मा | Simha (Leo) |
| 2 | Mi | मी | Simha (Leo) |
| 3 | Mu | मू | Simha (Leo) |
| 4 | Me | मे | Simha (Leo) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Magha
Dignity, tradition and leadership; honours the lineage. The presiding deity, The Pitrs, the ancestors, colours its qualities, and its lord Ketu sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Magha?
Tue, 3 Nov, Tue, 1 Dec, Mon, 28 Dec (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Magha; see today's panchang.
Magha nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Magha nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – Ma (मा); pada 2 – Mi (मी); pada 3 – Mu (मू); pada 4 – Me (मे). A baby born in Magha is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Magha nakshatra?
Ketu (केतु) is the ruling planet of Magha, which begins the Ketu mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is The Pitrs, the ancestors.
Which rashi does Magha belong to?
All four padas of Magha fall in Simha (Leo).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Magha?
Magha has Rakshasa gana, Rat yoni and Antya nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.