NAKSHATRA 10 OF 27 · SIMHA RASHI
Magha Nakshatra
The tenth star of the zodiac. The royal throne: authority, heritage and honour.
RULING PLANET
Ketu
PRESIDING DEITY
The Pitris (Ancestors)
SYMBOL
Royal Throne
ZODIAC SPAN
0°00′ – 13°20′ Leo
ABOUT MAGHA
Magha is the tenth of the 27 Nakshatras and lies entirely in Leo (Simha), from 0°00′ to 13°20′. Its ruling planet is Ketu, and its presiding deities are the Pitris, the revered ancestors. Its main star is Regulus, the heart of the Lion and one of the brightest stars in the sky, long known as the royal star.
The name means the mighty, or the bountiful. Its symbol is the royal throne, which stands for authority, status and the right to rule. Its power is Tyage Kshepani Shakti, the power to let go of what has served its purpose. Magha links a person to the family line and its inherited honour.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Those with the Moon in Magha carry themselves with dignity and a natural air of authority. They are proud of their roots, respect their elders and ancestors, and take the duties of family and tradition seriously. They like order, ceremony and recognition for their work.
They are ambitious and generous in the manner of a king, loving to host and to give. They value honour above comfort and tend to rise to positions of leadership. Ketu adds a streak of detachment and an interest in the spiritual and the past.
STRENGTHS
Dignified, loyal and generous. They are confident leaders with a good memory for history and tradition, and they command respect. They are protective of their family, honour their commitments and take pride in doing things properly.
CHALLENGES
Pride can turn into arrogance, and they may expect special treatment or be hurt when they are not honoured. They can be domineering, stubborn and attached to status, and may look down on people they see as beneath them. Obstinate attitudes can cause friction at home and at work.
CAREER
Government service and administration, politics, the judiciary, senior management and business leadership, historians and archaeologists, museum and heritage work, genealogists, priests and ritual specialists, jewellers, and work connected with elders, royalty, antiques or tradition.
HEALTH
Magha is linked with the heart, upper back and spine. Those with the Moon here may be prone to heart and circulation problems, back pain, blood pressure and stress-related complaints.
REMEDY FOR MAGHA NATIVES
Honour the ancestors, which is the heart of this nakshatra. Offer water and food in their memory, perform shraddha and tarpanam on the new moon day and on death anniversaries, and feed the poor and the elderly.
Worship Lord Surya (the Sun) and Lord Shiva as well. Chant “Om Pitru Devaya Namah” 108 times when the Moon transits Magha. This is believed to ease afflictions.
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