Nakshatra 24 of 27
Shatabhisha Nakshatra
Shatabhisha is ruled by Rahu and presided over by Varuna, god of cosmic waters and hidden law. Its symbol is an empty circle: the veil over mysteries, and the hundred remedies needed to heal what is hidden.
| Meaning | a hundred physicians; a hundred healers |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Rahu |
| Deity | Varuna |
| Symbol | Circle |
| Degree range | 6°40′ – 20°00′ Aquarius |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius (sidereal) |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
Shatabhisha personality
Shatabhisha natives are solitary healers and researchers of the concealed — drawn to medicine, technology, the occult, or any field where truth hides behind a veil. Independent to the point of reclusiveness, they think in systems and see patterns others miss. Their reserve is not coldness but depth; they simply live further beneath the surface than most.
Strengths
- Analytical depth
- Healing ability
- Independence
- Systems thinking
- Comfort with mystery
Challenges
- Isolation
- Secrecy
- Stubbornness
- Pessimism
The four padas of Shatabhisha
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 | 6°40′ Aquarius – 10°00′ Aquarius | Sagittarius | Go |
| 2 | 10°00′ Aquarius – 13°20′ Aquarius | Capricorn | Sa |
| 3 | 13°20′ Aquarius – 16°40′ Aquarius | Aquarius | Si |
| 4 | 16°40′ Aquarius – 20°00′ Aquarius | Pisces | Su |
Moon in Shatabhisha
A Shatabhisha Moon needs solitude the way others need company. Your feelings are real but deeply filtered; the few who earn full access find an ocean behind the circle.
Career paths
- Medicine and research
- Technology and data science
- Astrology and esoteric studies
- Aerospace
- Pharmacology
Shatabhisha compatibility
Traditionally harmonious matches for Shatabhisha:
Pairings that usually take more work:
Is Shatabhisha 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.