Magha Nakshatra

मघा नक्षत्र

Today's nakshatra is Ashlesha (at sunrise in New Delhi). Its end time, the tithi and Rahu Kaal are on today's Panchang.

Number	10 of 27
Span (sidereal)	0°00′ Simha (Leo) – 13°20′ Simha (Leo)
Rashi	Simha (Leo)
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)	Ketu 7-year mahadasha
Deity	The Pitris (ancestors)
Symbol	A royal throne
Gana	Rakshasa राक्षस
Yoni (animal)	Rat male
Nadi	Antya Kapha
Varna (from its rashi, as used in Guna Milan)	Kshatriya
Name syllables (namakshar)	मा मी मू मे Ma, Mi, Mu, Me

Nature and traits

Magha is ruled by the Pitris, the ancestors, and symbolised by a royal throne. People with the Moon here often carry a natural dignity, a respect for family and tradition, and a wish to live up to the name they were given. They can be generous leaders who take responsibility for their people. Tradition links Magha with lineage, honour and authority, so leadership, administration, history, law and work that preserves heritage suit it well. Its gift is nobility of heart; its lesson is to wear the crown lightly — to lead through service and to honour the ancestors through good deeds.

These are traditional tendencies, not verdicts. Your full kundali — ascendant, planets and dasha — gives the personal picture.

The four padas and their name syllables

Pada	Span	Rashi	Name syllable
1	0°00′ Simha (Leo) – 3°20′ Simha (Leo)	Simha (Leo)	मा Ma
2	3°20′ Simha (Leo) – 6°40′ Simha (Leo)	Simha (Leo)	मी Mi
3	6°40′ Simha (Leo) – 10°00′ Simha (Leo)	Simha (Leo)	मू Mu
4	10°00′ Simha (Leo) – 13°20′ Simha (Leo)	Simha (Leo)	मे Me

Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the pada the Moon occupied at birth (namakshar). Syllables follow the 108-pada Swar Siddhanta list (the Avakahada Chakra) as published by Drik Panchang.

Get your free kundali — find your exact birth nakshatra and Moon sign

Magha Nakshatra

Nature and traits

The four padas and their name syllables

Related

All 27 nakshatras