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Magha Nakshatra
Magha is the throne room of the zodiac. Ruled by the ancestors themselves, it governs what we inherit — name, duty, position — and the dignity of carrying a line forward. Tradition is not a weight here; it is a crown.
| Sidereal span | 0°00′ Leo – 13°20′ Leo (Lahiri) |
|---|---|
| Deity | The Pitris (ancestors) |
| Symbol | A royal throne |
| Ruling planet | Ketu — a Magha Moon begins life in a Ketu mahadasha |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| In a word | lineage, authority, inheritance |
Moon in Magha (janma nakshatra)
A Moon in Magha carries natural authority and a strong sense of roots — it wants its work to honor where it came from.
In Vedic astrology the Moon's nakshatra matters more than the familiar Sun sign: it colors the emotional instincts and — through its ruler, Ketu — sets where your Vimshottari dasha sequence begins.
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Common questions
Which planet rules Magha nakshatra?
Magha is ruled by Ketu. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Magha begins life in a Ketu mahadasha.
What does the Moon in Magha mean?
A Moon in Magha carries natural authority and a strong sense of roots — it wants its work to honor where it came from.
What is the symbol and deity of Magha?
Magha’s symbol is a royal throne, and its presiding deity is The Pitris (ancestors). Its span is 0°00′ Leo – 13°20′ Leo (Lahiri sidereal).