Rohini at a glance
| Hindi name | रोहिणी |
|---|---|
| Number | 4 of 27 |
| Span | 10°00′ Vrishabha – 23°20′ Vrishabha |
| Rashi | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Moon (चंद्र) |
| Deity | Brahma (Prajapati), the creator |
| Symbol | Ox cart or chariot |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Serpent |
| Nadi | Antya |
Rohini nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O | ओ | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 2 | Va | वा | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 3 | Vi | वी | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 4 | Vu | वू | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Rohini
Fertile, beautiful and growing; the Moon’s favourite nakshatra. The presiding deity, Brahma (Prajapati), the creator, colours its qualities, and its lord Moon sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Rohini?
Wed, 25 Nov, Wed, 23 Dec, Tue, 19 Jan (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Rohini; see today's panchang.
Rohini nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Rohini nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – O (ओ); pada 2 – Va (वा); pada 3 – Vi (वी); pada 4 – Vu (वू). A baby born in Rohini is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Rohini nakshatra?
Moon (चंद्र) is the ruling planet of Rohini, which begins the Moon mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is Brahma (Prajapati), the creator.
Which rashi does Rohini belong to?
All four padas of Rohini fall in Vrishabha (Taurus).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Rohini?
Rohini has Manushya gana, Serpent yoni and Antya nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.