Nakshatra 10 of 27
Magha Nakshatra
मघा
Magha is the 10th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 0°00′ – 13°20′ in Simha (Leo). Its lord is Ketu, its presiding deity is Pitris (the ancestors), and its symbol is the royal throne. A person whose Moon sits in this arc at birth has Magha as their Janma Nakshatra.
Lord (Dasha)
Ketu
Deity
Pitris
Symbol
Royal throne
Rashi
Simha (Leo)
Degrees
0°00′ – 13°20′
Gana
Rakshasa
Yoni
Mushaka (Rat)
Name letters
Ma, Mi, Mu, Me
Nature & Characteristics
Magha, "the mighty," is the royal throne at the heart of Simha: the star Regulus. Presided over by the Pitris, the ancestors, and ruled by Ketu, it confers inherited authority: natives carry themselves like custodians of a lineage, with natural dignity, generosity, and an old-soul gravity. Tradition, family name and legacy matter to them more than novelty.
Career, Life Path & Lessons
Magha shines in leadership and administration, government and politics, history and archaeology, genealogy and classical arts, thrones of every kind. Its natives rise through patronage and reputation rather than self-promotion. The ancestral blessing carries an ancestral duty: honouring the Pitris (shraddha, tarpan) is the classical remedy, and pride is the classical trap. The throne serves the kingdom, not the king.
Magha Padas & Baby Name Letters
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapped to a navamsa rashi and a traditional naming syllable. A child born under Magha is classically named with the syllable of their pada.
| Pada | Navamsa | Name begins with |
|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Mesha Navamsa | Ma |
| Pada 2 | Vrishabha Navamsa | Mi |
| Pada 3 | Mithuna Navamsa | Mu |
| Pada 4 | Karka Navamsa | Me |
Related
Frequently Asked Questions
Which rashi is Magha Nakshatra in?
Magha Nakshatra spans 0°00′ – 13°20′ of the sidereal zodiac, falling in Simha (Leo). Anyone whose Moon occupies this arc at birth has Magha as their Janma Nakshatra (birth star).
Who is the lord of Magha Nakshatra?
Ketu is the Vimshottari lord of Magha, so a person born under it begins life in a Ketu Mahadasha. Its presiding deity is Pitris (the ancestors), and its symbol is the royal throne.
What are the baby name letters for Magha Nakshatra?
The traditional naming syllables (Namakarana) for Magha are Ma, Mi, Mu, Me — one for each pada. A child born in pada 1 takes a name beginning with "Ma", pada 2 with "Mi", pada 3 with "Mu", and pada 4 with "Me".
What is the gana and yoni of Magha Nakshatra?
Magha is a Rakshasa gana nakshatra with Mushaka (Rat) yoni. Gana and Yoni are two of the Ashtakoota factors matched in Kundali Milan — Gana reflects temperament compatibility, while Yoni reflects instinctive compatibility.