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Nakshatra 24 of 27 · शतभिषा

Shatabhisha Nakshatra

Shatabhisha is one of the 27 nakshatras (lunar divisions) of the sidereal zodiac. It spans 6°40′ to 20° Aquarius. Its traditional ruling planet is Rahu. Your birth nakshatra is the division occupied by the Moon at your birth time.

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Ruling planet
Rahu
Deity
Varuna
Symbol
Empty circle
Zodiac span
6°40′ to 20° Aquarius
Traditional gana group
Rakshasa (Rakshasa group)
Nadi
Adi (Vata)
Element
Ether
Animal (yoni)
Horse
Gender
Neuter
Traditional colour
Blue green
Traditional number
4
Traditional day
Saturday
Traditional gemstone
Hessonite

What Shatabhisha Nakshatra Means

Imagine investigating why an online form sometimes fails. Start with a repeatable example and a record of what happened, then test one possible cause. The empty circle can represent a clearly bounded question. Inquiry becomes more productive when you state what you do not know instead of treating an unseen cause as automatically proven. These are ways to explore a traditional theme, not fixed traits.

Your birth nakshatra is Shatabhisha when the Moon falls in this division at your birth time. It differs from your Moon sign [the wider 30° zodiac division]. A sign boundary can occur within a nakshatra, so check the Moon's calculated degree rather than guessing from a birthday or a name.

How to read this Nakshatra guide

Start with the calculated Moon placement, then read the four pada (quarter) descriptions below. The same nakshatra can contain different quarters and, for some stars, different Moon signs. Interpretations depend on the wider chart; traditional gana and nadi categories are not judgments about character or medical findings.

For relationships, compare the stated factors on the linked compatibility pages rather than treating a list of birth stars as a verdict. Explore the matching method.

Mythology and Symbolism

The empty circle gives Shatabhisha an image of a boundary or a space for inquiry. Varuna is its traditional deity. Although the name is often associated with many healers, that does not establish healing powers, a particular illness, or a medical career.

The deity association is Varuna; the planetary ruler is Rahu [the north lunar node, a calculated point rather than a physical planet]. These are different parts of the tradition. The ruler is used in Vimshottari dasha [a traditional sequence of planetary periods], while the deity and symbol supply religious and interpretive context. Neither association establishes a guaranteed life outcome.

Shatabhisha Personality Traits

Strengths

  • Independent inquiry
  • Respect for privacy
  • Careful examination

Things to watch

  • Isolation
  • Assuming hidden causes
  • Rejecting help to preserve independence

Career and Work

Data analysis, research, and technical troubleshooting offer ways to practise inquiry. Make a question testable and compare explanations against evidence. If healthcare interests you, investigate the required education and supervised experience rather than treating the name as a qualification.

Love and Marriage

Explain when you need quiet time and when you will reconnect. Privacy can support a relationship, but unexplained withdrawal may leave the other person guessing. Ask for help directly when you want it.

No birth star makes someone a good or bad partner. Traditional matching may compare gana [temperament category], nadi [matching category], and yoni [animal-symbol category], but those labels cannot establish consent, character, or relationship safety. The lists on this page are broad traditional associations, not personalised matching results.

Traditional health associations

Astrology texts associate signs and birth stars with parts of the body. These are symbolic associations, not a way to diagnose illness or predict your health. A sign or birth star cannot tell you which treatment, diet or medicine you need.

Traditional pada interpretations

Pada 1 · Sagittarius navamsa

Shatabhisha's circle in Jupiter-ruled Sagittarius Navamsha may suggest asking how an explanation accounts for the unknown.

Read the full Pada 1 guide →

Pada 2 · Capricorn navamsa

In Saturn-ruled Capricorn Navamsha, Shatabhisha's circle may focus attention on maintaining a boundary and knowing its purpose.

Read the full Pada 2 guide →

Pada 3 · Aquarius navamsa

Saturn-ruled Aquarius Navamsha may bring Shatabhisha's circle into a reading about the rules and edges of a shared system.

Read the full Pada 3 guide →

Pada 4 · Pisces navamsa

Shatabhisha in Jupiter-ruled Pisces Navamsha may invite reflection on how a bounded explanation meets a wider field of meaning.

Read the full Pada 4 guide →

Shatabhisha Nakshatra Compatibility

Traditionally harmonious nakshatras: Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Swati, Ardra, Mula.

Traditionally challenging pairings: Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha. Real compatibility depends on both complete birth charts, not the birth star alone.

Remedies and Favourable Practices

  • Take one unanswered question, identify a reliable source, and write what remains uncertain after reading it.
  • If it belongs to your own practice, prayer or remembrance connected with Varuna can be a voluntary way to reflect on these themes. It is not an obligation or a promised remedy for an event.
  • Saturday and hessonite appear in traditional association lists. A weekday does not make every undertaking favourable, and no gemstone is required because of your birth nakshatra.
  • Choose affordable practices such as thoughtful service, study, or a regular reflection period. Rituals and purchases cannot guarantee marriage, work, or health outcomes.

A little more clarity

Questions, answered.

What is Shatabhisha nakshatra in simple words?

Shatabhisha is division number 24 in the 27-nakshatra system, covering 6°40′ to 20° Aquarius. Its traditional themes include inquiry, boundaries, and examining what is not immediately visible. Being born with the Moon here does not fix your character or future.

Which planet rules Shatabhisha nakshatra?

Its traditional planetary ruler is Rahu [the north lunar node, a calculated point rather than a physical planet]. This is the ruler used in Vimshottari dasha [the planetary-period system], not the same thing as the deity, Varuna, or the ruler of the zodiac sign it occupies.

Is Shatabhisha nakshatra good for marriage?

Shatabhisha does not make a person inherently suitable or unsuitable for marriage. Discuss values, consent, communication, and practical plans. Traditional chart matching is a separate interpretive practice and cannot guarantee a relationship's outcome.

What jobs suit Shatabhisha nakshatra people?

Data analysis, research, and technical troubleshooting offer ways to practise inquiry. Make a question testable and compare explanations against evidence. If healthcare interests you, investigate the required education and supervised experience rather than treating the name as a qualification.

What are the four padas of Shatabhisha nakshatra?

Each pada [quarter] covers 3°20′. The four quarters of Shatabhisha correspond, in order, to Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces in navamsa [the nine-part division of each zodiac sign]. These are chart coordinates, not four guaranteed personality types.

Can two people share a Moon sign but have different birth stars?

Yes. Signs and nakshatras divide the zodiac differently. Two Moons in the same 30-degree sign can fall in different birth-star divisions. Use the calculated nakshatra and pada rather than inferring them from the Moon-sign name alone.

Is a birth-star description a complete description of me?

It is a traditional description of one part of the chart. The exact Moon degree, other placements, houses and planetary periods add context in a fuller reading. You do not need to fit every phrase in a general description for the calculated star to be correct.

Which nakshatra is your Moon in?

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