Magha nakshatra
मघा10 of 27- Lord: Ketu
- Deity: The Pitris, the ancestors
- Where it sits: Leo
The Moon in this nakshatra
- 06-10-2026, 10:18 PM to 9:41 PM, 7 Oct
- 03-11-2026, 3:47 AM to 3:27 AM, 4 Nov
- 30-11-2026, 9:43 AM to 9:01 AM, 1 Dec
Times are IST. The Moon changing nakshatra is a single instant — the same in every city, so there is no separate time for yours.
At a glance
- LordKetu
- DeityThe Pitris, the ancestors
- SymbolA royal throne
- GanaRakshasa
- YoniRat
- ElementFire
- MotivationArtha
- DoshaPitta
- GenderMale
- Where it sits0°00' – 13°20' Leo
About Magha nakshatra
Magha's devatas are the Pitris, the ancestors, and its symbol is a throne. This nakshatra is about inheritance: a name, a tradition, and carrying forward what came from behind.
What they are like
- A great deal of self-respect
- Tied to tradition and family
- A leader by nature
- Honours elders and ancestors
- A commanding presence
- A generous heart
- Wants respect
- Takes responsibility on
Strong side / Weak side
Strong side
- People follow them on their own
- Keeps the family name up
- Gives generously
- Carries a big responsibility
Weak side
- Pride creeps in
- Cannot bear an insult
- Spends on show
- Holds on to old matters
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsa rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ma (मा) | Aries |
| 2 | Mi (मी) | Taurus |
| 3 | Mu (मू) | Gemini |
| 4 | Me (मे) | Cancer |
Work that suits
- Government and administration
- Politics
- Ancestral land and inheritance
- Management and leadership
- History and archaeology
Watch in health
- Heart
- Back and spine
- Blood pressure
Nakshatra mantra
ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः
Chant it 108 times a day. Best day: Sunday.
Remedies
- Do shraddh and tarpan for the ancestors
- Chant 'Om Kem Ketave Namah'
- Give in charity on Amavasya
- Touch the feet of elders
- Donate black sesame and cloth
Nakshatra matching
A nakshatra settles 21 of the 36 gunas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi. The other 15 need both Moon rashis, which a nakshatra does not fix.
Matches best with
Matches least with
Do the full guna milanCommon questions
Which planet rules Magha nakshatra?
Magha is ruled by Ketu. That is why the Vimshottari dasha begins with Ketu for someone born in Magha.
Which rashi does Magha nakshatra fall in?
All of Magha sits in Leo — from 0°0' to 13°20'.
Which syllable should a baby born in Magha nakshatra be named with?
Ma, Mi, Mu or Me, depending on the pada. The syllable comes from the pada the Moon stood in at birth.
What are the gana and yoni of Magha nakshatra?
Magha's gana is Rakshasa and its yoni is Rat. In marriage matching, gana settles 6 points and nadi 8.