PosituneRohini Nakshatra
Nakshatra number 4 of 27. Rohini is ruled by Moon and its presiding deity is Brahma (Prajapati). Its symbol is: cart or chariot.
Ruling planetMoon
DeityBrahma (Prajapati)
SymbolCart or chariot
SignVrishabha
When the Moon is in Rohini
Naming sounds by Pada
Rohini runs from 10°00′ to 23°20′ of Vrishabha, 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 | O | Vrishabha (Taurus) | 10°00′ to 13°20′ |
| 2 | Va | Vrishabha (Taurus) | 13°20′ to 16°40′ |
| 3 | Vi | Vrishabha (Taurus) | 16°40′ to 20°00′ |
| 4 | Vu | Vrishabha (Taurus) | 20°00′ to 23°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.