Rohini nakshatra
रोहिणी4 of 27- Lord: Moon
- Deity: Brahma
- Where it sits: Taurus
The Moon in this nakshatra
- 01-10-2026, 6:03 AM to 4:27 AM, 2 Oct
- 28-10-2026, 1:26 PM to 11:12 AM, 29 Oct
- 24-11-2026, 11:25 PM to 8:36 PM, 25 Nov
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
- LordMoon
- DeityBrahma
- SymbolAn ox cart
- GanaManushya
- YoniSerpent
- ElementEarth
- MotivationMoksha
- DoshaKapha
- GenderMale
- Where it sits10°00' – 23°20' Taurus
About Rohini nakshatra
Rohini is said to be the Moon's favourite. Its devata is Brahma, the maker. People born here have beauty, art, and a gift for making things grow.
What they are like
- Beautiful and attractive to look at
- Drawn to art and music
- What they take up tends to grow
- Likes comfort and beauty
- Speaks sweetly
- Attached to land and home
- A steady nature
- A very soft heart
Strong side / Weak side
Strong side
- People are drawn to them on their own
- Gathers money and goods
- Genuinely good at art
- Holds a home and family together
Weak side
- Gets attached quickly
- Jealousy creeps in
- Falls into the habit of comfort
- Takes things to heart
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsa rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | O (ओ) | Aries |
| 2 | Va (वा) | Taurus |
| 3 | Vi (वी) | Gemini |
| 4 | Vu (वू) | Cancer |
Work that suits
- Art, music, fashion
- Farming and dairy
- Hotels and food
- Banking and finance
- Interiors and design
Watch in health
- Throat and voice
- Mouth and teeth
- Calves and lower legs
Nakshatra mantra
ॐ ब्रह्मणे नमः
Chant it 108 times a day. Best day: Monday.
Remedies
- Offer water to Shiva on Monday
- Chant 'Om Som Somaya Namah'
- Wear white
- Feed green fodder to a cow
- Donate rice and milk
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 Rohini nakshatra?
Rohini is ruled by Moon. That is why the Vimshottari dasha begins with Moon for someone born in Rohini.
Which rashi does Rohini nakshatra fall in?
All of Rohini sits in Taurus — from 10°0' to 23°20'.
Which syllable should a baby born in Rohini nakshatra be named with?
O, Va, Vi or Vu, depending on the pada. The syllable comes from the pada the Moon stood in at birth.
What are the gana and yoni of Rohini nakshatra?
Rohini's gana is Manushya and its yoni is Serpent. In marriage matching, gana settles 6 points and nadi 8.