Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Ketu (7-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Simha |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Yoni (symbol) | Rat |
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Magha Nakshatra (10 of 27)
Magha nakshatra (#10 of 27): ruling planet Ketu, Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi, Rat yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Magha is the 10th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Simha, ruled by Ketu with Rakshasa gana and Antya nadi.
The 4 padas of Magha
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 120°00′–123°20′ | Mesha | Mars | Ma |
| Pada 2 | 123°20′–126°40′ | Vrishabha | Venus | Mi |
| Pada 3 | 126°40′–130°00′ | Mithuna | Mercury | Mu |
| Pada 4 | 130°00′–133°20′ | Karka | Moon | Me |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Magha →.
Essence of Magha
Magha, the throne of the ancestors, carries regal bearing and loyalty to lineage. You are at your best honouring something larger and older than yourself.
People born in Magha carry the Rakshasa temperament and Rat yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Antya nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Magha in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Magha's Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi and Rat yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Magha nakshatra good for?
Magha (Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi) is classically associated with Magha, the throne of the ancestors, carries regal bearing and loyalty to lineage. You are at your best honouring somethi — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Magha?
In gun milan, Magha's Rakshasa gana and Rat yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Ashwini, Krittika, Ashlesha — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Magha?
Ketu rules Magha in the vimshottari dasha system (7 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Magha nakshatra?
Babies born in Magha are traditionally named starting with Ma, Mi, Mu, Me — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Magha baby-name list for examples.