Nakshatra 24 of 27

Shatabhisha Nakshatra

The healer's star: secrecy, science and recovery.

Shatabhisha is the star of a hundred physicians. Natives are independent, scientific, secretive and capable of deep healing. Rahu as lord gives an unconventional, technical and research-minded nature.

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Span: Aquarius 6°40′ – Aquarius 20°00′
Ruling planet: Rahu
Deity: Varuna
Symbol: Empty circle
Gana: Rakshasa
Yoni: Horse (female)

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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

Shatabhisha nakshatra facts

Meaning of the name	A hundred healers
Zodiac span	Aquarius 6°40′ to Aquarius 20°00′ (sidereal)
Sign	Aquarius
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)	Rahu · Mahadasha of 18 years
Presiding deity	Varuna
Symbol	Empty circle
Gana (temperament)	Rakshasa
Yoni (animal)	Horse, female
Nadi	Adi (Vata)
Nature (for muhurta)	Chara (movable): good for travel, vehicles, moving house and anything that should keep moving
Naming syllables	Go, Sa, Si, Su

Varuna, god of the cosmic waters and cosmic law, presides; the symbol is an empty circle, enclosing and protecting, like a hidden world.

Personality

Shatabhisha traits

Strengths

Scientific, analytical mind
Independent and truthful
Gifted healer
Good keeper of secrets

Challenges

Loneliness or withdrawal
Stubbornness
Secretiveness

Careers that suit Shatabhisha

Medicine and pharmaceuticalsResearch and astronomyTechnology and ITAlternative healingAstrologySpace and aviation

Four quarters

The four padas of Shatabhisha

Pada 1

Syllable “Go”

Aquarius 6°40′ – Aquarius 10°00′ · Navamsa Sagittarius (lord Jupiter)

Sagittarius navamsa (Jupiter): optimistic and philosophical; healing through knowledge.

Pada 2

Syllable “Sa”

Aquarius 10°00′ – Aquarius 13°20′ · Navamsa Capricorn (lord Saturn)

Capricorn navamsa (Saturn): disciplined and practical; ambitious research.

Pada 3

Syllable “Si”

Aquarius 13°20′ – Aquarius 16°40′ · Navamsa Aquarius (lord Saturn)

Aquarius navamsa (Saturn): the most independent and scientific pada.

Pada 4

Syllable “Su”

Aquarius 16°40′ – Aquarius 20°00′ · Navamsa Pisces (lord Jupiter)

Pisces navamsa (Jupiter): intuitive, mystical and compassionate.

Love and marriage

Shatabhisha in relationships

Independent and private, they need space and trust. Once committed, they are loyal and honest.

Gana

Rakshasa

Temperament match (6 points)

Yoni

Horse

Same yoni: Ashwini

Nadi

Adi (Vata)

Same nadi (Nadi dosha): Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni…

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Wellbeing and practice

Health and spiritual practice

Health

Circulation, calves and fluids; they recover well with the right treatment.

Traditional practice

Worship of Lord Varuna and of Lord Shiva, and taking medicine on time, suit Shatabhisha.

Traditional associations, not medical advice.

Common questions

Shatabhisha FAQs

Which planet rules Shatabhisha nakshatra?

Rahu. People born with the Moon in Shatabhisha begin life in Rahu Mahadasha, which lasts 18 years in full; the balance at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star.

What are the naming syllables for Shatabhisha?

Go (pada 1), Sa (pada 2), Si (pada 3), Su (pada 4). Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.

Which zodiac sign is Shatabhisha in?

Shatabhisha lies wholly in Aquarius, from Aquarius 6°40′ to Aquarius 20°00′.

What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Shatabhisha?

Gana: Rakshasa. Yoni: female horse. Nadi: Adi (Vata). These are three of the eight factors (kootas) in Ashtakoota Kundli matching.

Is Shatabhisha a good nakshatra?

Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges. Shatabhisha is a Chara nakshatra, traditionally suited to travel, vehicles, moving house and anything that should keep moving. A person's results depend on the whole birth chart, not the birth star alone.