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