NAKSHATRA 10 OF 27 · Maghā
Magha
Roots and responsibility
Magha’s throne and ancestral association invite reflection on inheritance. Which values do you want to carry forward, and which patterns are yours to change?
A moment to reflect
Remember someone who shaped you and name what you learned.
Is Magha your birth star?
A birth star is determined from the Moon’s sidereal longitude, not just your birth month. Our calculator uses your birth date, local time, and location. If your birth time is unknown, it checks the whole day and shows any possible birth stars.
Discover my birth star ✧Where Magha sits in the sky
Magha is number 10 in the 27-part nakshatra sequence. In the equal-division sidereal zodiac used by our calculator, it spans 0° 00′ Leo to 13° 20′ Leo. The next nakshatra begins at the end of that range.
Your birth star depends on the Moon’s position in this division at your birth. It is different from a Sun sign. Understand the difference between signs, birth stars and padas →
Meet the symbolism in everyday life
An inheritance can include skills, stories and obligations. Reflect on something you received from family or community that you want to carry forward. You can honour that gift while reconsidering a pattern that no longer serves. Gratitude does not require repeating every part of the past.
The four padas of Magha
Each nakshatra has four equal quarters, called padas. Your Moon’s calculated position determines your quarter. The ranges below explain the division; they do not assign a personality to each quarter.
| Pada | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0° 00′ Leo | 3° 20′ Leo |
| 2 | 3° 20′ Leo | 6° 40′ Leo |
| 3 | 6° 40′ Leo | 10° 00′ Leo |
| 4 | 10° 00′ Leo | 13° 20′ Leo |
Other stars in the Ketu sequence
The ruler shown here belongs to the Vimshottari nakshatra sequence; it is not automatically your rising-sign ruler or current dasha ruler. Learn how dashas and their rulers are used.
Sources behind this guide
The Drik Panchang nakshatra reference introduces the framework and names. The degree ranges here are calculated from the 27 equal divisions of the zodiac. Symbol and deity associations can differ in presentation across traditions.
Our method and sources explain the calculation conventions, including our approximate Lahiri ayanamsa. The reflection exercises are our own, prepared with AI assistance. This guide has not been independently reviewed by a Jyotish practitioner.
Reading the tradition thoughtfully
This is an editorial reflection on traditional symbolism, rather than a personal prediction. Associations and interpretations vary between lineages. A full chart includes much more than a single nakshatra.