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Magha Nakshatra

The royal star: ancestry, authority and tradition.

Magha is the throne room of the zodiac. Natives carry dignity, pride in their roots and a natural sense of authority. Ketu as lord ties them to ancestors and past achievements, while Leo, the sign it begins, gives leadership and generosity.

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Span: Leo 0°00′ – Leo 13°20′
Ruling planet: Ketu
Deity: Pitris
Symbol: Royal throne
Gana: Rakshasa
Yoni: Rat (male)

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Your birth star is the nakshatra the Moon occupied when you were born. It sets your first Dasha, your naming syllable and much of Kundli matching.

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At a glance

Magha nakshatra facts

Meaning of the name	The mighty, or the great one
Zodiac span	Leo 0°00′ to Leo 13°20′ (sidereal)
Sign	Leo
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)	Ketu · Mahadasha of 7 years
Presiding deity	Pitris
Symbol	Royal throne
Gana (temperament)	Rakshasa
Yoni (animal)	Rat, male
Nadi	Antya (Kapha)
Nature (for muhurta)	Ugra (fierce): good for bold or forceful acts; traditionally avoided for gentle beginnings
Naming syllables	Ma, Mi, Mu, Me

The Pitris, the ancestors, preside over Magha; its symbol is a royal throne or palanquin. Respect for lineage and keeping traditions alive are its central themes.

Personality

Magha traits

Strengths

Natural leadership and presence
Loyal to family and tradition
Generous and dignified
Ambitious for status

Challenges

Arrogance or entitlement
Rigidity about the past
Sensitive to disrespect

Careers that suit Magha

Government and politicsManagement and leadershipHistory and archaeologyLawFamily businessCeremonial and religious roles

Four quarters

The four padas of Magha

Pada 1

Syllable “Ma”

Leo 0°00′ – Leo 3°20′ · Navamsa Aries (lord Mars)

Aries navamsa (Mars): bold, ambitious and forceful in leadership.

Pada 2

Syllable “Mi”

Leo 3°20′ – Leo 6°40′ · Navamsa Taurus (lord Venus)

Taurus navamsa (Venus): wealth-minded and comfort-loving; steadier ambition.

Pada 3

Syllable “Mu”

Leo 6°40′ – Leo 10°00′ · Navamsa Gemini (lord Mercury)

Gemini navamsa (Mercury): intellectual and communicative; scholars of tradition.

Pada 4

Syllable “Me”

Leo 10°00′ – Leo 13°20′ · Navamsa Cancer (lord Moon)

Cancer navamsa (Moon): family-devoted and emotional; keepers of ancestral rites.

Love and marriage

Magha in relationships

Generous, protective partners who want respect and loyalty. Pride can make apologies difficult.

Gana

Rakshasa

Temperament match (6 points)

Yoni

Rat

Same yoni: Purva Phalguni

Nadi

Antya (Kapha)

Same nadi (Nadi dosha): Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Swati…

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Wellbeing and practice

Health and spiritual practice

Health

Heart, back and blood pressure; anger and pride affect wellbeing.

Traditional practice

Pitru rituals (shraddha and tarpan), especially during Pitru Paksha, are closely tied to Magha.

Traditional associations, not medical advice.

Common questions

Magha FAQs

Which planet rules Magha nakshatra?

Ketu. People born with the Moon in Magha begin life in Ketu Mahadasha, which lasts 7 years in full; the balance at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star.

What are the naming syllables for Magha?

Ma (pada 1), Mi (pada 2), Mu (pada 3), Me (pada 4). Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.

Which zodiac sign is Magha in?

Magha lies wholly in Leo, from Leo 0°00′ to Leo 13°20′.

What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Magha?

Gana: Rakshasa. Yoni: male rat. Nadi: Antya (Kapha). These are three of the eight factors (kootas) in Ashtakoota Kundli matching.

Is Magha a good nakshatra?

Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges. Magha is a Ugra nakshatra, traditionally suited to bold or forceful acts; traditionally avoided for gentle beginnings. A person's results depend on the whole birth chart, not the birth star alone.