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Nakshatra 10 · Ketu

Magha Nakshatra: nature, love, career and padas

Magha is about respect and old roots. You want to claim your place, keep family close and earn a good name.

Nakshatra

Magha

Leo 0°00′ – 13°20′

Ruling planet
Ketu
Deity
Pitris
Illustration of Magha nakshatra

Nature

Proud, loyal and responsible. Wanting respect is fine, as long as it does not turn into looking down on others.

Respect, old roots and the wish to claim your place.

Strengths

  • Leadership
  • Loyalty
  • Tradition
  • Dignity

Good to know

  • Ego
  • Showiness
  • Living in the past
  • Love of control

Career

Administration, politics, management, law and family business suit Magha. You are comfortable with big responsibility.

AdministrationPoliticsManagementLawFamily business

Love and relationships

Respect and loyalty are the base of love for you. Listen to your partner and loosen the need to decide everything your way.

Health

Look after your heart, back and blood pressure. Walking and talking with family help when stress builds.

Four padas

Below are the four padas of this nakshatra, their navamsa signs and a short hint.

Pada Degrees Navamsa sign Hint
First pada 0°20′ – 3°20′ Aries This pada brings energy for starting things and a direct way of speaking.
Second pada 3°20′ – 6°20′ Taurus This pada brings patience, order and the habit of staying with things.
Third pada 6°20′ – 9°20′ Gemini This pada brings curiosity, conversation and a wish to learn.
Fourth pada 9°20′ – 12°20′ Cancer This pada brings feeling, care and an understanding of people.

Traditional suggestion

Tradition suggests lighting a lamp on Amavasya for ancestors and feeding someone in need.

This is a traditional suggestion. Follow it only if it fits your faith and comfort, never out of fear or pressure.

Compatibility

Tradition considers nakshatras with the same gana and a different nadi to be comfortable together. A few are listed below; check the full charts for a real match.

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Common questions

Common questions

What is the nature of Magha?

Proud, loyal and responsible. Wanting respect is fine, as long as it does not turn into looking down on others.

Which planet rules Magha?

Magha is ruled by Ketu, with Pitris as its deity and Throne as its symbol.

How do I find my birth nakshatra?

Use your birth date, exact birth time and city to find the Moon’s position. That gives the nakshatra and pada. Our nakshatra finder does this in your browser.

Is there anything to fear about Magha?

No. Every nakshatra has both strengths and areas that need effort. Treat it as a hint for understanding nature, not as fear or a fixed prediction.

Sources and method:

Panchang and planet positions use standard astronomical formulas. Astrological meanings come from tradition. Consult a professional for big decisions.

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