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Rohini Nakshatra

The Moon's favourite star: beauty, fertility and abundance.

Rohini lies in the heart of Taurus, where the Moon is exalted, and is the star of growth, charm and plenty. Natives are attractive, artistic and fond of comfort. Ruled by the Moon itself, it brings emotional richness and a love of beautiful things.

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Span: Taurus 10°00′ – Taurus 23°20′
Ruling planet: Moon
Deity: Brahma
Symbol: Chariot
Gana: Manushya
Yoni: Serpent (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.

Calculated with the sidereal zodiac and the Lahiri ayanamsa.

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At a glance

Rohini nakshatra facts

Meaning of the name	The red one, or the growing one
Zodiac span	Taurus 10°00′ to Taurus 23°20′ (sidereal)
Sign	Taurus
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)	Moon · Mahadasha of 10 years
Presiding deity	Brahma
Symbol	Chariot
Gana (temperament)	Manushya
Yoni (animal)	Serpent, male
Nadi	Antya (Kapha)
Nature (for muhurta)	Dhruva (fixed): good for permanent beginnings: foundations, house construction, long-term commitments
Naming syllables	O, Va, Vi, Vu

Brahma (Prajapati), the creator, presides over Rohini; its symbol is an ox cart or chariot, an image of fertile land and carried harvest.

Personality

Rohini traits

Strengths

Charming and magnetic
Artistic and musical
Patient and steady
Good at building wealth

Challenges

Possessiveness and jealousy
Love of luxury becoming indulgence
Stubbornness when comfortable

Careers that suit Rohini

Arts, music and fashionAgriculture and foodBeauty and cosmeticsHospitality and luxury goodsReal estateDesign and interiors

Four quarters

The four padas of Rohini

Pada 1

Syllable “O”

Taurus 10°00′ – Taurus 13°20′ · Navamsa Aries (lord Mars)

Aries navamsa (Mars): energetic and ambitious, using charm to get ahead.

Pada 2

Syllable “Va”

Taurus 13°20′ – Taurus 16°40′ · Navamsa Taurus (lord Venus)

Taurus navamsa (Venus): the most sensual and artistic; strongly material and steady.

Pada 3

Syllable “Vi”

Taurus 16°40′ – Taurus 20°00′ · Navamsa Gemini (lord Mercury)

Gemini navamsa (Mercury): communicative and clever; good in trade, media and writing.

Pada 4

Syllable “Vu”

Taurus 20°00′ – Taurus 23°20′ · Navamsa Cancer (lord Moon)

Cancer navamsa (Moon): deeply emotional, nurturing and devoted to family.

Love and marriage

Rohini in relationships

Romantic, sensual and devoted, they want a stable, affectionate home. Insecurity can make them possessive.

Gana

Manushya

Temperament match (6 points)

Yoni

Serpent

Same yoni: Mrigashira

Nadi

Antya (Kapha)

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

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Wellbeing and practice

Health and spiritual practice

Health

Throat, weight, sugar and reproductive health need care; balance pleasures with activity.

Traditional practice

Worship of Lord Krishna, said to be born under Rohini, and of the Moon on Mondays suits this star.

Traditional associations, not medical advice.

Common questions

Rohini FAQs

Which planet rules Rohini nakshatra?

Moon. People born with the Moon in Rohini begin life in Moon Mahadasha, which lasts 10 years in full; the balance at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star.

What are the naming syllables for Rohini?

O (pada 1), Va (pada 2), Vi (pada 3), Vu (pada 4). Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.

Which zodiac sign is Rohini in?

Rohini lies wholly in Taurus, from Taurus 10°00′ to Taurus 23°20′.

What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Rohini?

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

Is Rohini a good nakshatra?

Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges. Rohini is a Dhruva nakshatra, traditionally suited to permanent beginnings: foundations, house construction, long-term commitments. A person's results depend on the whole birth chart, not the birth star alone.