Nakshatra 10 of 27
Magha Nakshatra
The birth star of Pitris. Ruled by Ketu, symbolized by the rat (male).
Deity
Pitris
Planetary Lord
Ketu
Shakti (Power)
Tyage Kshepani Shakti — power to leave the body
Symbolic Animal
Rat (Male)
Gana (Temperament)
Rakshasa
Tattva (Element)
Jala
What is Magha Nakshatra?
Magha is the 10th of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. Spanning 13°20′ of the zodiac, it is ruled by Ketu and presided over by Pitris. Its symbolic animal, the rat (male), reveals core temperament patterns.
The shakti (power) of Magha is Tyage Kshepani Shakti — power to leave the body. This defines the primary karmic theme and life purpose for those born under this star.
As a rakshasa-gana nakshatra with jala tattva, Magha natives expressintense, driven, and transformative energy.
Common questions
What is Magha Nakshatra?
Magha is the 10th of the 27 Nakshatras in Vedic astrology. It spans 13°20′ of the zodiac, is ruled by Ketu, and presided over by Pitris. Its symbolic animal is the rat (male).
What are the personality traits of Magha Nakshatra?
As a rakshasa-gana nakshatra with jala tattva, Magha natives express intense, driven, and transformative energy. The shakti (power) of Magha is Tyage Kshepani Shakti — power to leave the body.
Which deity rules Magha Nakshatra?
Magha is presided over by Pitris. The deity shapes the spiritual energy and karmic purpose of those born under this star.