Shatabhisha Nakshatra
Shatabhisha is the 24th of the 27 nakshatras. A hundred healers and veiling. It is ruled by Rahu and lies in Kumbha (Aquarius).
Shatabhisha at a glance
| Ruling planet | Rahu |
|---|---|
| Deity | Varuna, lord of the cosmic waters |
| Symbol | an empty circle, or a hundred flowers |
| Element | Air |
| Quality | Moveable |
| Zodiac span | 6°40′ Kumbha to 20°00′ Kumbha |
| Rashi | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
The four padas of Shatabhisha
Each pada covers 3°20′ and corresponds to one Navamsha sign.
| Pada | Zodiac span | Navamsha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6°40′ Kumbha – 10°00′ Kumbha | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 2 | 10°00′ Kumbha – 13°20′ Kumbha | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 3 | 13°20′ Kumbha – 16°40′ Kumbha | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| 4 | 16°40′ Kumbha – 20°00′ Kumbha | Meena (Pisces) |
Shatabhisha and the Rahu Dasha
In the Vimshottari system Rahu rules Shatabhisha, so a person born with the Moon here begins life in a Rahu Mahadasha. A full Rahu Mahadasha lasts 18 years; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Shatabhisha. The other nakshatras ruled by Rahu are Ardra and Swati.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Rahu is the Vimshottari lord of Shatabhisha. A person born with the Moon in Shatabhisha starts life in a Rahu Mahadasha, and the part still left at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra. A full Rahu Mahadasha lasts 18 years.
Which rashi is Shatabhisha in?
Shatabhisha spans 6°40′ Kumbha to 20°00′ Kumbha of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Kumbha (Aquarius).
What are the deity and symbol of Shatabhisha?
The deity of Shatabhisha is Varuna, lord of the cosmic waters. Its symbol is an empty circle, or a hundred flowers.
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.