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Rohini Nakshatra
Rohini is the Moon's own beloved — the most fertile ground in the zodiac. It rules growth in every sense: gardens, wealth, art, and bodies. Things planted under Rohini tend to take root and become beautiful.
| Sidereal span | 10°00′ Taurus – 23°20′ Taurus (Lahiri) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Brahma / Prajapati (the creator) |
| Symbol | An ox-cart |
| Ruling planet | Moon — a Rohini Moon begins life in a Moon mahadasha |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| In a word | growth, beauty, fertility |
Moon in Rohini (janma nakshatra)
A Moon in Rohini is magnetic and sensual, drawn to comfort and beauty, and at its best when it is cultivating something — a craft, a home, a life.
In Vedic astrology the Moon's nakshatra matters more than the familiar Sun sign: it colors the emotional instincts and — through its ruler, Moon — sets where your Vimshottari dasha sequence begins.
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Common questions
Which planet rules Rohini nakshatra?
Rohini is ruled by Moon. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Rohini begins life in a Moon mahadasha.
What does the Moon in Rohini mean?
A Moon in Rohini is magnetic and sensual, drawn to comfort and beauty, and at its best when it is cultivating something — a craft, a home, a life.
What is the symbol and deity of Rohini?
Rohini’s symbol is an ox-cart, and its presiding deity is Brahma / Prajapati (the creator). Its span is 10°00′ Taurus – 23°20′ Taurus (Lahiri sidereal).