Rohini Nakshatra
Rohini is the 4th of the 27 nakshatras. Fertile, creative abundance. It is ruled by Moon and lies in Vrishabha (Taurus).
Rohini at a glance
| Ruling planet | Moon |
|---|---|
| Deity | Brahma, the creator (Prajapati) |
| Symbol | a chariot or ox-cart |
| Element | Earth |
| Quality | Fixed |
| Zodiac span | 10°00′ Vrishabha to 23°20′ Vrishabha |
| Rashi | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
The four padas of Rohini
Each pada covers 3°20′ and corresponds to one Navamsha sign.
| Pada | Zodiac span | Navamsha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00′ Vrishabha – 13°20′ Vrishabha | Mesha (Aries) |
| 2 | 13°20′ Vrishabha – 16°40′ Vrishabha | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 3 | 16°40′ Vrishabha – 20°00′ Vrishabha | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 4 | 20°00′ Vrishabha – 23°20′ Vrishabha | Karka (Cancer) |
Rohini and the Moon Dasha
In the Vimshottari system Moon rules Rohini, so a person born with the Moon here begins life in a Moon Mahadasha. A full Moon Mahadasha lasts 10 years; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Rohini. The other nakshatras ruled by Moon are Hasta and Shravana.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Rohini nakshatra?
Moon is the Vimshottari lord of Rohini. A person born with the Moon in Rohini starts life in a Moon Mahadasha, and the part still left at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra. A full Moon Mahadasha lasts 10 years.
Which rashi is Rohini in?
Rohini spans 10°00′ Vrishabha to 23°20′ Vrishabha of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Vrishabha (Taurus).
What are the deity and symbol of Rohini?
The deity of Rohini is Brahma, the creator (Prajapati). Its symbol is a chariot or ox-cart.
How do I find my birth nakshatra?
It is the nakshatra the Moon occupies at the moment of birth, measured in the sidereal zodiac. Enter your date, time and place of birth in Shiv Parashara to see it, together with your pada.