Shatabhisha at a glance
| Hindi name | शतभिषा |
|---|---|
| Number | 24 of 27 |
| Span | 6°40′ Kumbha – 20°00′ Kumbha |
| Rashi | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Rahu (राहु) |
| Deity | Varuna, lord of the waters |
| Symbol | Empty circle |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Horse |
| Nadi | Aadi |
Shatabhisha nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go | गो | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| 2 | Sa | सा | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| 3 | Si | सी | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| 4 | Su | सू | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Shatabhisha
Healing and secrecy; "the hundred physicians". The presiding deity, Varuna, lord of the waters, colours its qualities, and its lord Rahu sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Shatabhisha?
Wed, 18 Nov, Wed, 16 Dec, Tue, 12 Jan (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Shatabhisha; see today's panchang.
Shatabhisha nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Shatabhisha nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – Go (गो); pada 2 – Sa (सा); pada 3 – Si (सी); pada 4 – Su (सू). A baby born in Shatabhisha is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Rahu (राहु) is the ruling planet of Shatabhisha, which begins the Rahu mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is Varuna, lord of the waters.
Which rashi does Shatabhisha belong to?
All four padas of Shatabhisha fall in Kumbha (Aquarius).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Shatabhisha?
Shatabhisha has Rakshasa gana, Horse yoni and Aadi nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.