Shatabhisha nakshatra
शतभिषा24 of 27- Lord: Rahu
- Deity: Varuna
- Where it sits: Aquarius
The Moon in this nakshatra
- 24-09-2026, 10:35 AM to 11:23 AM, 25 Sep
- 21-10-2026, 7:48 PM to 8:49 PM, 22 Oct
- 18-11-2026, 4:35 AM to 6:11 AM, 19 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
- LordRahu
- DeityVaruna
- SymbolAn empty circle
- GanaRakshasa
- YoniHorse
- ElementAir
- MotivationMoksha
- DoshaVata
- GenderMale
- Where it sits6°40' – 20°00' Aquarius
About Shatabhisha nakshatra
Shatabhisha means 'a hundred healers'. Its devata is Varuna. This nakshatra is about healing and about solitude — people born here stay alone even in a crowd.
What they are like
- Drawn to healing and research
- Prefers to be alone
- Makes their own rules
- Deep and unusual thinking
- Interested in what is hidden
- Firm about the truth
- Slow to mix
- Thinks ahead of their time
Strong side / Weak side
Strong side
- Works on their own steam
- Can research deeply
- Does not follow the crowd
- Genuinely good at healing
Weak side
- The solitude grows
- Holds on to stubbornness
- Does not say what they feel
- Puts distance between themselves and others
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsa rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go (गो) | Sagittarius |
| 2 | Sa (सा) | Capricorn |
| 3 | Si (सी) | Aquarius |
| 4 | Su (सू) | Pisces |
Work that suits
- Medicine and research
- Astrology and the occult
- Technology and software
- Electrical and space work
- Water and environment work
Watch in health
- Ankles and calves
- Blood circulation
- Mental strain
Nakshatra mantra
ॐ वरुणाय नमः
Chant it 108 times a day. Best day: Saturday.
Remedies
- Do Shiva's abhishek on Saturday
- Chant 'Om Raam Rahave Namah'
- Wear deep blue
- Offer sesame into flowing water
- Donate medicine and blankets
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 Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Shatabhisha is ruled by Rahu. That is why the Vimshottari dasha begins with Rahu for someone born in Shatabhisha.
Which rashi does Shatabhisha nakshatra fall in?
All of Shatabhisha sits in Aquarius — from 6°40' to 20°0'.
Which syllable should a baby born in Shatabhisha nakshatra be named with?
Go, Sa, Si or Su, depending on the pada. The syllable comes from the pada the Moon stood in at birth.
What are the gana and yoni of Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Shatabhisha's gana is Rakshasa and its yoni is Horse. In marriage matching, gana settles 6 points and nadi 8.