Nakshatra 24 of 27
Shatabhisha Nakshatra
शतभिषा
Shatabhisha is the 24th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 6°40′ – 20°00′ in Kumbha (Aquarius). Its lord is Rahu, its presiding deity is Varuna (lord of cosmic waters), and its symbol is the empty circle / a hundred healers. A person whose Moon sits in this arc at birth has Shatabhisha as their Janma Nakshatra.
Lord (Dasha)
Rahu
Deity
Varuna
Symbol
Empty circle / a hundred healers
Rashi
Kumbha (Aquarius)
Degrees
6°40′ – 20°00′
Gana
Rakshasa
Yoni
Ashwa (Horse)
Name letters
Go, Sa, Si, Su
Nature & Characteristics
Shatabhisha means "a hundred physicians": the veiled circle of Varuna, keeper of cosmic law and secret waters. Ruled by Rahu, it is the hermit-scientist of the zodiac: reclusive, sceptical, drawn to what hides behind the visible, diseases, codes, stars, the sea, the psyche. Its natives need solitude the way others need company, and their honesty can be startling.
Career, Life Path & Lessons
Healing arts beyond the mainstream (its very name is the hundred healers), research medicine, astronomy and astrology, cryptography, technology, marine and aviation fields all belong here. Varuna's noose catches every broken vow, so these natives keep their word with legal exactness. The empty circle is both their gift and trial: the container of mystery can become isolation. Healing others, the hundredth physician heals himself.
Shatabhisha 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 Shatabhisha is classically named with the syllable of their pada.
| Pada | Navamsa | Name begins with |
|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Dhanu Navamsa | Go |
| Pada 2 | Makara Navamsa | Sa |
| Pada 3 | Kumbha Navamsa | Si |
| Pada 4 | Meena Navamsa | Su |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which rashi is Shatabhisha Nakshatra in?
Shatabhisha Nakshatra spans 6°40′ – 20°00′ of the sidereal zodiac, falling in Kumbha (Aquarius). Anyone whose Moon occupies this arc at birth has Shatabhisha as their Janma Nakshatra (birth star).
Who is the lord of Shatabhisha Nakshatra?
Rahu is the Vimshottari lord of Shatabhisha, so a person born under it begins life in a Rahu Mahadasha. Its presiding deity is Varuna (lord of cosmic waters), and its symbol is the empty circle / a hundred healers.
What are the baby name letters for Shatabhisha Nakshatra?
The traditional naming syllables (Namakarana) for Shatabhisha are Go, Sa, Si, Su — one for each pada. A child born in pada 1 takes a name beginning with "Go", pada 2 with "Sa", pada 3 with "Si", and pada 4 with "Su".
What is the gana and yoni of Shatabhisha Nakshatra?
Shatabhisha is a Rakshasa gana nakshatra with Ashwa (Horse) yoni. Gana and Yoni are two of the Ashtakoota factors matched in Kundali Milan — Gana reflects temperament compatibility, while Yoni reflects instinctive compatibility.