Nakshatra 24 · शतभिषा नक्षत्र
Shatabhisha nakshatra: traits, lord, deity and padas
Shatabhisha spans 6°40′ to 20°00′ Kumbha of the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Rahu, its deity is Varuna and its symbol is an empty circle.
Shatabhisha at a glance
| Number | 24 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | 6°40′ to 20°00′ Kumbha |
| Rashi | Kumbha (कुंभ) |
| Lord | Rahu (राहु) |
| Deity | Varuna, lord of the waters (वरुण) |
| Symbol | an empty circle |
| Meaning of the name | A hundred healers |
| Nature | Chara (movable) (चर) |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Horse (Ashwa) |
| Nadi | Adi (Vata) |
| Tree | Kadamb (कदंब) |
Shatabhisha nakshatra traits
People born under Shatabhisha are often described as independent, private and scientific in outlook. They tend to look for the truth behind things and are often drawn to research, technology or healing work.
They can seem reserved or keep to themselves more than others expect. Sharing their thoughts with a few trusted people helps them feel less alone.
Fields commonly linked with Shatabhisha: science and research, technology, medicine and healthcare, astronomy and astrology.
The four padas of Shatabhisha
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa | Baby name letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6°40′ to 10°00′ | Kumbha | Dhanu | Go गो |
| 2 | 10°00′ to 13°20′ | Kumbha | Makara | Sa सा |
| 3 | 13°20′ to 16°40′ | Kumbha | Kumbha | Si सी |
| 4 | 16°40′ to 20°00′ | Kumbha | Meena | Su सू |
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: Kumbh rashi.
What a Shatabhisha day suits
On a day when the Moon is in Shatabhisha, muhurta texts traditionally favour:
- starting a journey
- buying a vehicle
- work that involves travel or movement
- gardening
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 Shatabhisha
Who is the lord of Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Rahu (राहु). In the Vimshottari dasha, a person born with the Moon in Shatabhisha starts life in Rahu’s mahadasha.
What are the baby name letters for Shatabhisha?
Go, Sa, Si, Su for the four padas (गो, सा, सी, सू). The pada comes from the exact time of birth: the baby name calculator finds it.
Which rashi is Shatabhisha in?
All four padas are in Kumbha (कुंभ).
Is Shatabhisha a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its strengths. Shatabhisha is a Chara nakshatra, traditionally suited to starting a journey and buying a vehicle; 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.