Nakshatra 4 of 27
Rohini Nakshatra
रोहिणी
Rohini is the 4th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 10°00′ – 23°20′ in Vrishabha (Taurus). Its lord is Moon, its presiding deity is Brahma (Prajapati, the creator), and its symbol is the ox-cart / chariot. A person whose Moon sits in this arc at birth has Rohini as their Janma Nakshatra.
Lord (Dasha)
Moon
Deity
Brahma
Symbol
Ox-cart / chariot
Rashi
Vrishabha (Taurus)
Degrees
10°00′ – 23°20′
Gana
Manushya
Yoni
Sarpa (Serpent)
Name letters
O, Va, Vi, Vu
Nature & Characteristics
Rohini, "the red one," is the Moon's favourite among his twenty-seven wives: the star he could not leave, for which he earned Daksha's curse. Its natives carry that same magnetism: beauty, charm, sensuality, and a gift for making life abundant and pleasing. Ruled by the Moon in the heart of Vrishabha, Rohini is the most fertile, artistic and materially blessed of the nakshatras.
Career, Life Path & Lessons
Agriculture and food, fashion, music and the fine arts, luxury trades, banking and real estate all prosper under Rohini's cart, which carries the harvest to market. Brahma's presidency makes these natives genuine creators rather than mere consumers of beauty. The serpent yoni hints at the shadow, possessiveness and indulgence, and the remedy is generosity: Rohini's wealth grows when it circulates.
Rohini 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 Rohini is classically named with the syllable of their pada.
| Pada | Navamsa | Name begins with |
|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Mesha Navamsa | O |
| Pada 2 | Vrishabha Navamsa | Va |
| Pada 3 | Mithuna Navamsa | Vi |
| Pada 4 | Karka Navamsa | Vu |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which rashi is Rohini Nakshatra in?
Rohini Nakshatra spans 10°00′ – 23°20′ of the sidereal zodiac, falling in Vrishabha (Taurus). Anyone whose Moon occupies this arc at birth has Rohini as their Janma Nakshatra (birth star).
Who is the lord of Rohini Nakshatra?
Moon is the Vimshottari lord of Rohini, so a person born under it begins life in a Moon Mahadasha. Its presiding deity is Brahma (Prajapati, the creator), and its symbol is the ox-cart / chariot.
What are the baby name letters for Rohini Nakshatra?
The traditional naming syllables (Namakarana) for Rohini are O, Va, Vi, Vu — one for each pada. A child born in pada 1 takes a name beginning with "O", pada 2 with "Va", pada 3 with "Vi", and pada 4 with "Vu".
What is the gana and yoni of Rohini Nakshatra?
Rohini is a Manushya gana nakshatra with Sarpa (Serpent) yoni. Gana and Yoni are two of the Ashtakoota factors matched in Kundali Milan — Gana reflects temperament compatibility, while Yoni reflects instinctive compatibility.