Nakshatra 10 · मघा नक्षत्र
Magha nakshatra: traits, lord, deity and padas
Magha spans 0°00′ to 13°20′ Simha of the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Ketu, its deity is The Pitrs (ancestors) and its symbol is a royal throne.
Magha at a glance
| Number | 10 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | 0°00′ to 13°20′ Simha |
| Rashi | Simha (सिंह) |
| Lord | Ketu (केतु) |
| Deity | The Pitrs (ancestors) (पितृ) |
| Symbol | a royal throne |
| Meaning of the name | The great one, or the mighty |
| Nature | Ugra (fierce) (उग्र) |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Rat (Mushak) |
| Nadi | Antya (Kapha) |
| Tree | Banyan (bargad) (बरगद) |
Magha nakshatra traits
People born under Magha are often described as dignified, generous and proud of their roots. They tend to respect elders and tradition, take charge naturally and want to leave something worthwhile for the next generation.
A strong sense of position can make them sensitive to criticism or a little commanding. Listening as much as leading helps them earn the respect they value.
Fields commonly linked with Magha: administration and government, management and leadership, history and heritage work, law.
The four padas of Magha
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa | Baby name letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0°00′ to 3°20′ | Simha | Mesha | Ma मा |
| 2 | 3°20′ to 6°40′ | Simha | Vrishabha | Mi मी |
| 3 | 6°40′ to 10°00′ | Simha | Mithuna | Mu मू |
| 4 | 10°00′ to 13°20′ | Simha | Karka | Me मे |
Names starting with these letters are traditionally chosen for a baby born in each pada. See the baby naming tables and the name meanings. About the rashi: Singh rashi.
What a Magha day suits
On a day when the Moon is in Magha, muhurta texts traditionally favour:
- ancestor rites (shraddha)
- tasks that need courage
- clearing or demolishing old structures
- facing a competition or a dispute
Today’s nakshatra and its end time are on the panchang; whether a day suits you personally is the tarabalam.
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Lord, padas and letters follow the standard tables; meaning, symbol, tree and traits are as commonly given and differ a little between texts.
Questions about Magha
Who is the lord of Magha nakshatra?
Ketu (केतु). In the Vimshottari dasha, a person born with the Moon in Magha starts life in Ketu’s mahadasha.
What are the baby name letters for Magha?
Ma, Mi, Mu, Me for the four padas (मा, मी, मू, मे). The pada comes from the exact time of birth: the baby name calculator finds it.
Which rashi is Magha in?
All four padas are in Simha (सिंह).
Is Magha a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its strengths. Magha is a Ugra nakshatra, traditionally suited to ancestor rites (shraddha) and tasks that need courage; for a person, the whole chart matters more than the nakshatra alone.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon’s position at birth: the nakshatra calculator works it out from your date, time and place of birth.