PosituneMagha Nakshatra
Nakshatra number 10 of 27. Magha is ruled by Ketu and its presiding deity is The Pitris (ancestors). Its symbol is: royal throne.
Ruling planetKetu
DeityThe Pitris (ancestors)
SymbolRoyal throne
SignSimha
When the Moon is in Magha
Naming sounds by Pada
Magha runs from 0°00′ to 13°20′ of Simha, a span of 13°20′. It splits into four Padas, and a child born while the Moon is in a Pada is traditionally given a name starting with that Pada's sound.
| Pada | Name starts with | Rashi | Degrees in sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ma | Simha (Leo) | 0°00′ to 3°20′ |
| 2 | Mi | Simha (Leo) | 3°20′ to 6°40′ |
| 3 | Mu | Simha (Leo) | 6°40′ to 10°00′ |
| 4 | Me | Simha (Leo) | 10°00′ to 13°20′ |
Find your own Pada
The Pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the birth-chart calculator to find the Nakshatra and Pada from a date and time.
Deity names and symbols differ slightly between traditions and sources. Where two readings are common, both are shown.