Nakshatra
Magha Nakshatra
Born under Magha? It is ruled by Ketu, its symbol is a throne, and it belongs to the Rakshasa (intense) gana, Antya (Kapha) nadi and Rat yoni. In a guna match, the Gana, Nadi and Yoni kootas come from these. The naming syllables are in the padas below.
- Ruling planet
- Ketu
- Gana
- Rakshasa (intense)
- Nadi
- Antya (Kapha)
- Yoni
- Rat
- Symbol
- a throne
- Deity
- the Pitris
Padas, degrees & syllables
| Pada | Degrees | Syllable |
|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 120° – 123°20' | Ma मा |
| Pada 2 | 123°20' – 126°40' | Mi मी |
| Pada 3 | 126°40' – 130° | Mu मू |
| Pada 4 | 130° – 133°20' | Me मे |
Yoni Koota
Magha belongs to the Rat yoni. The Yoni koota (max 4 points) in Guna Milan assesses physical and instinctive compatibility between two individuals.
The mortal-enemy pairing for Rat is Cat. This pair scores 0 in the Yoni koota.
Other nakshatras with Rat yoni:
What this gana means for matching
Rakshasa (intense) · Deva (divine): A Deva-Rakshasa pairing is traditionally flagged as gana dosha, worth checking closely in a full kundli match.
Rakshasa (intense) · Manushya (human): This pairing is generally considered workable in the Gana koota, without a major red flag.
FAQ
Which planet rules Magha nakshatra? +
Magha nakshatra is ruled by Ketu.
Which gana and nadi does Magha nakshatra belong to? +
Magha belongs to the Rakshasa (intense) gana and Antya (Kapha) nadi. The Gana and Nadi kootas of Guna Milan rest directly on these.
What is the symbol and deity of Magha nakshatra? +
Magha's symbol is a throne and its presiding deity is the Pitris.
What is the yoni of Magha nakshatra? +
Magha's yoni is Rat. Its mortal-enemy yoni pairing in Yoni koota is Cat.
What are the baby name syllables for Magha nakshatra? +
The starting syllables for Magha's four padas are: Pada 1: Ma, Pada 2: Mi, Pada 3: Mu, Pada 4: Me.
Next step
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In a guna match, Magha counts through its gana, nadi and yoni. Both partners' nakshatras give your score.
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