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Nakshatra 24 of 27

Shatabhisha

शतभिषाŚatabhiṣā

Ruled by Rahu · deity Varuna

LordRahu

The graha that rules this nakshatra and colours its days.

DeityVaruna

The presiding devata whose qualities the nakshatra carries.

SymbolEmpty circle / 100 physicians

The traditional image that sums up its nature.

GanaRakshasa

Temperament: Deva (gentle), Manushya (human), Rakshasa (fierce).

NatureChara (Movable)

What kind of activity the day suits.

TattvaAkasha (Ether)

The element it belongs to.

ShaktiBheshaja Shakti

Its particular power, from the Taittiriya Brahmana.

YoniHorse (female)

Its animal symbol, used in compatibility.

NadiAdi

The channel (Adi, Madhya, Antya), used in compatibility.

RashiKumbha

The sign or signs its four padas fall in.

Qualities

Shatabhisha, ruled by Rahu with Varuna, lord of the cosmic waters, as its deity, is symbolised by an empty circle. Its name means a hundred healers, and it carries the qualities of healing, solitude, research and mystery. The day favours wellbeing routines, technical work, introspection and quiet time alone. Solitude refreshes, and reaching out gently keeps it from becoming isolation.

Shakti: The power of healing that restores balance.

Nakshatra mantraॐ वरुणाय नमः (Om Varuṇāya Namaḥ)

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Favourable for

  • Wellbeing routines
  • Research and technology
  • Time alone
  • Introspection
  • Travel
  • Walks near water

Better to avoid

  • Go gently with withdrawing too much
  • Better to postpone crowded social plans

Next occurrenceWed 21 Oct, 19:48 → Thu 22 Oct, 20:49 IST · New Delhi

The four padas

  1. 1Dhanu navamsaName syllable “Go”
  2. 2Makara navamsaName syllable “Sa”
  3. 3Kumbha navamsaName syllable “Si”
  4. 4Meena navamsaName syllable “Su”

Practices for Shatabhisha

The 27 nakshatras

Moon and nakshatra guidance is traditional Jyotisha offered for reflection and practice. It is not a prediction, and it is not medical, financial or legal advice. Please use your own judgement and seek a qualified professional where needed.