Nakshatra 4 · रोहिणी नक्षत्र
Rohini nakshatra: traits, lord, deity and padas
Rohini spans 10°00′ to 23°20′ Vrishabha of the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Moon, its deity is Brahma (Prajapati) and its symbol is a chariot or ox-cart.
Rohini at a glance
| Number | 4 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | 10°00′ to 23°20′ Vrishabha |
| Rashi | Vrishabha (वृषभ) |
| Lord | Moon (चंद्र) |
| Deity | Brahma (Prajapati), the creator (ब्रह्मा (प्रजापति)) |
| Symbol | a chariot or ox-cart |
| Meaning of the name | The red one, or the growing one |
| Nature | Dhruva (fixed) (ध्रुव) |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Serpent (Sarpa) |
| Nadi | Antya (Kapha) |
| Tree | Jamun (black plum) (जामुन) |
Rohini nakshatra traits
Rohini natives are often described as warm, attractive and fond of beauty, comfort and growth. They tend to be steady, creative and good at making things flourish, from a garden to a family business.
Their love of comfort can turn into possessiveness or a dislike of change. Staying open to new ways keeps their natural steadiness from becoming rigid.
Fields commonly linked with Rohini: farming and food, fashion and beauty, music and the arts, hospitality, real estate.
The four padas of Rohini
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa | Baby name letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00′ to 13°20′ | Vrishabha | Mesha | O ओ |
| 2 | 13°20′ to 16°40′ | Vrishabha | Vrishabha | Va वा |
| 3 | 16°40′ to 20°00′ | Vrishabha | Mithuna | Vi वी |
| 4 | 20°00′ to 23°20′ | Vrishabha | Karka | Vu वू |
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: Vrishabh rashi.
What a Rohini day suits
On a day when the Moon is in Rohini, muhurta texts traditionally favour:
- laying a foundation
- moving into a new home (griha pravesh)
- sowing seeds and planting
- buying land or property
- starting long-term work
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 Rohini
Who is the lord of Rohini nakshatra?
Moon (चंद्र). In the Vimshottari dasha, a person born with the Moon in Rohini starts life in Moon’s mahadasha.
What are the baby name letters for Rohini?
O, Va, Vi, Vu for the four padas (ओ, वा, वी, वू). The pada comes from the exact time of birth: the baby name calculator finds it.
Which rashi is Rohini in?
All four padas are in Vrishabha (वृषभ).
Is Rohini a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its strengths. Rohini is a Dhruva nakshatra, traditionally suited to laying a foundation and moving into a new home (griha pravesh); 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.