Nakshatra 24 of 27 · शतभिषा
Shatabhisha Nakshatra
Shatabhisha is the twenty-fourth nakshatra. It sits in Aquarius, from 6 degrees 40 minutes to 20 degrees. Its ruler is Rahu. Its god is Varuna, the god of the cosmic waters and of hidden truth. Its sign is an empty circle, and its name means a hundred healers. So this is a star of healing, secrets, and reaching the deep truth.
- Ruling planet
- Rahu
- Deity
- Varuna
- Symbol
- Empty circle
- Zodiac span
- 6°40′ to 20° Aquarius
- Gana
- Rakshasa (demonic)
- Nadi
- Adi (Vata)
- Element
- Ether
- Animal (yoni)
- Horse
- Gender
- Neuter
- Lucky color
- Blue green
- Lucky number
- 4
- Lucky day
- Saturday
- Gemstone
- Hessonite
What Shatabhisha Nakshatra Means
If your Moon is in Shatabhisha, you have a deep, private mind and a gift for healing. You are independent, curious about hidden things, and drawn to solve mysteries that others cannot. You often work best alone, and you value your freedom and your privacy.
The hard side is that you can become too solitary, secretive, or set in your own views. You may feel cut off from others. Learning to open up, connect, and share your healing gift is the main lesson of this star.
Mythology and Symbolism
Varuna, the god of Shatabhisha, is the ancient lord of the cosmic waters, the sky, and the deep moral order of the universe. He sees all that is hidden and binds those who break the truth. His nature fills this star with a search for hidden law, deep truth, and the power to heal.
The name means a hundred healers or a hundred medicines, and the empty circle shows both the void and the wholeness that healing restores. Shatabhisha is a great star of medicine and mysticism, and its people are drawn to mend what is broken in body, mind, or the world.
Shatabhisha Personality Traits
Strengths
- Gifted at healing and solving mysteries
- Independent, original, and self-reliant
- Deep, sharp mind drawn to hidden truth
- Honest and firm about what is right
- Good with technology and new ideas
Things to watch
- Too solitary and cut off from others
- Secretive and hard to reach
- Stubborn and fixed in its views
- Can be cold or overly detached
- Struggles to open up and trust
Career and Work
Shatabhisha people do very well in healing work. Medicine, surgery, alternative therapy, research, and any field that mends and cures suit this star of the hundred healers.
The Rahu rule and curious mind fit science, technology, astronomy, astrology, and the study of secrets and hidden things. They often lead in new and unusual fields.
Their independence suits solitary or specialist work, and their honesty suits reform and truth-telling. They shine where they can heal, discover, or uncover what is hidden.
Love and Marriage
In love, Shatabhisha people are loyal and deep, but private and slow to open up. They need space and freedom, and they bond truly once they feel safe to lower their guard.
The care point is distance. They may keep a wall up, hide their feelings, or value independence over closeness. When they choose to open and share, they make honest, steady, and quietly devoted partners.
Health
Shatabhisha rules the jaw, the calves, and the shins in the body, and it is closely linked to healing itself. So care is needed for the legs, and for the nervous and circulatory systems.
A solitary, intense nature can bring nervous strain and odd or hard-to-name ailments. Fresh air, gentle connection, and calm routines keep this healer's own body well.
The Four Padas of Shatabhisha
Pada 1 · Sagittarius navamsa
Honest and seeking. This quarter heals and searches for truth with high ideals.
Read the full Pada 1 guide →Pada 2 · Capricorn navamsa
Disciplined and driven. Works alone with patience to master hard skills.
Read the full Pada 2 guide →Pada 3 · Aquarius navamsa
Original and free. The most independent quarter, drawn to science and secrets.
Read the full Pada 3 guide →Pada 4 · Pisces navamsa
Deep and mystical. Healing turns spiritual, with compassion for all.
Read the full Pada 4 guide →Shatabhisha Nakshatra Compatibility
Traditionally harmonious nakshatras: Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Swati, Ardra, Mula.
More challenging pairings: Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha. Real compatibility depends on both complete birth charts, not the birth star alone.
Remedies and Favourable Practices
- Honour Rahu, the ruling planet, through meditation and honest, grounded action.
- Respect for Varuna, lord of truth and waters, means living honestly and offering water.
- Choosing to open up and connect, not only to be alone, heals the Shatabhisha heart.
- Healing others, and serving the sick, uses this star of a hundred healers well.
- Saturday is a good day to begin important work. Wear hessonite only on an astrologer's advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shatabhisha nakshatra in simple words?
Shatabhisha is the twenty-fourth of the 27 nakshatras, in Aquarius. It is ruled by Rahu and its god is Varuna, lord of the cosmic waters and hidden truth. Its symbol is an empty circle, and its name means a hundred healers. It stands for healing, secrets, and deep truth. People born under it are independent, private, and gifted at healing and solving mysteries.
Which planet rules Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Shatabhisha is ruled by Rahu, the north node of the Moon. Rahu gives this star its independence, its pull toward hidden and unusual knowledge, and its skill with science, technology, and the occult.
Is Shatabhisha nakshatra good for marriage?
Yes, with understanding. Shatabhisha people are loyal and deep but private and need space. Marriage works best with a partner who respects their freedom, and when they choose to open up. A full match needs both birth charts and the study of gana, nadi, and yoni.
What jobs suit Shatabhisha nakshatra people?
Healing work suits them best, such as medicine, surgery, and alternative therapy. The Rahu rule also fits science, technology, astronomy, astrology, and research into hidden things.
What are the four padas of Shatabhisha nakshatra?
The four padas fall in the Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces navamsas. The first heals with high ideals, the second masters hard skills alone, the third is the most independent and scientific, and the fourth turns healing spiritual.
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