Nakshatra 4 of 27
Rohini Nakshatra
Rohini is ruled by the Moon — which is exalted here — and presided over by Brahma, the creator. Symbolized by a chariot, it is traditionally considered the most materially productive nakshatra.
| Meaning | the red one; the growing one |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Moon |
| Deity | Brahma |
| Symbol | Chariot |
| Degree range | 10°00′ – 23°20′ Taurus |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus (sidereal) |
| Gana | Manushya |
Rohini personality
Rohini natives are magnetic, sensual, and steady. They have a gift for making things grow — gardens, businesses, families, wealth. Beauty matters to them, and they usually create pleasing environments wherever they settle. The shadow is attachment: to comfort, to possessions, and to being adored.
Strengths
- Charm and magnetism
- Steady growth
- Aesthetic sense
- Fertility of ideas
- Reliability
Challenges
- Materialism
- Stubbornness
- Jealousy
- Over-attachment to comfort
The four padas of Rohini
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapping to a navamsa (D9) sign that colors how the nakshatra expresses itself. The traditional name syllables for each pada are shown alongside.
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00′ Taurus – 13°20′ Taurus | Aries | O |
| 2 | 13°20′ Taurus – 16°40′ Taurus | Taurus | Va |
| 3 | 16°40′ Taurus – 20°00′ Taurus | Gemini | Vi |
| 4 | 20°00′ Taurus – 23°20′ Taurus | Cancer | Vu |
Moon in Rohini
Rohini is the Moon's favorite home. Emotions are rich, warm, and steady, and you draw people in without trying. Security — emotional and material — is your deepest need.
Career paths
- Agriculture and food
- Fashion and beauty
- Banking and real estate
- Music and arts
- Hospitality
Rohini compatibility
Traditionally harmonious matches for Rohini:
Pairings that usually take more work:
Is Rohini your birth star? Your janma nakshatra is where your Moon was at the moment of birth. Calculate your Vedic chart to find your nakshatra, pada, and current dasha period.