Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Rahu (18-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Kumbha |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Aadi |
| Yoni (symbol) | Horse |
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Shatabhisha Nakshatra (24 of 27)
Shatabhisha nakshatra (#24 of 27): ruling planet Rahu, Rakshasa gana, Aadi nadi, Horse yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Shatabhisha is the 24th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Kumbha, ruled by Rahu with Rakshasa gana and Aadi nadi.
The 4 padas of Shatabhisha
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 306°40′–310°00′ | Dhanu | Jupiter | Go |
| Pada 2 | 310°00′–313°20′ | Makara | Saturn | Sa |
| Pada 3 | 313°20′–316°40′ | Kumbha | Saturn | Si |
| Pada 4 | 316°40′–320°00′ | Meena | Jupiter | Su |
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 Shatabhisha →.
Essence of Shatabhisha
Shatabhisha, the hundred healers, veils and heals: a mystic's and scientist's star. You work best with mysteries — and you keep confidences like a vault.
People born in Shatabhisha carry the Rakshasa temperament and Horse yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Aadi 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 Shatabhisha in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Shatabhisha's Rakshasa gana, Aadi nadi and Horse 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 Shatabhisha nakshatra good for?
Shatabhisha (Rakshasa gana, Aadi nadi) is classically associated with Shatabhisha, the hundred healers, veils and heals: a mystic's and scientist's star. You work best with mysteries — and y — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Shatabhisha?
In gun milan, Shatabhisha's Rakshasa gana and Horse yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Krittika, Ashlesha, Magha — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Shatabhisha?
Rahu rules Shatabhisha in the vimshottari dasha system (18 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Babies born in Shatabhisha are traditionally named starting with Go, Sa, Si, Su — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Shatabhisha baby-name list for examples.