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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.
Marrying (or matching) with a Magha Moon? See Magha's computed compatibility with all 27 nakshatras — ashtakoota guna milan, scored.
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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).
Which nakshatra is compatible with Magha?
Compatibility is scored pair by pair in ashtakoota guna milan (36 points across eight kootas). Magha's computed matches with all 27 nakshatras — best and worst — are on the Magha kundli-matching page.