AstrologgerAbout Shatabhisha Nakshatra
Shatabhisha, meaning "hundred healers", is ruled by Rahu and presided over by Varuna, the ancient god of cosmic law, the night sky, and the occult waters. The empty circle represents both the mystery of the universe and the paradoxical healing potential that resides within the void and the unknown. Natives tend to be private, scientifically minded, and drawn to alternative or holistic healing, cutting-edge research, or mystical and occult inquiry that seeks to illuminate what lies beyond conventional understanding.
Key qualities
- healing
- mystery
- independence
- scientific temperament
- introspection
Padas (quarters) of Shatabhisha
| Pada | Navamsa Sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sagittarius | Go |
| 2 | Capricorn | Sa |
| 3 | Aquarius | Si |
| 4 | Pisces | Su |
Frequently asked questions
What is Shatabhisha Nakshatra?+
Shatabhisha (शतभिषा) is the 24th of the 27 Nakshatras in Vedic astrology. It spans 6°40′–20°00′ Aquarius in the sidereal zodiac and is ruled by Rahu. Its presiding deity is Varuna and its symbol is the Empty circle / Hundred stars. Shatabhisha belongs to the Rakshasa gana and its yoni (animal instinct) is the Horse.
What are the personality traits of Shatabhisha Nakshatra natives?+
People born under Shatabhisha Nakshatra are typically associated with qualities such as healing, mystery, independence, scientific temperament, introspection. The empty circle represents both the mystery of the universe and the paradoxical healing potential that resides within the void and the unknown. Natives tend to be private, scientifically minded, and drawn to alternative or holistic healing, cutting-edge research, or mystical and occult inquiry that seeks to illuminate what lies beyond conventional understanding.
Which planet rules Shatabhisha Nakshatra?+
Shatabhisha Nakshatra is ruled by Rahu. In the Vimshottari Dasha system, a person born with the Moon in Shatabhisha begins their life with the Rahu Dasha. The planetary energy of Rahu strongly colours the nature and potential of this Nakshatra.
What deity governs Shatabhisha Nakshatra?+
The presiding deity of Shatabhisha Nakshatra is Varuna. This divine energy shapes the higher spiritual purpose and the archetypal themes that Shatabhisha natives encounter throughout their lives, including lessons related to healing and mystery.
Is Shatabhisha Nakshatra good for marriage?+
In Vedic kundli matching (Guna Milan), Shatabhisha's gana is Rakshasa and its yoni (animal symbol) is the Horse — two of the eight kootas weighed when matching charts. No nakshatra is universally "good" or "bad" for marriage; compatibility depends on how these factors align with the partner's nakshatra. Check any pairing with our Kundli Matching tool.