Which planet rules Magha nakshatra?

Magha nakshatra is ruled by Ketu in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Ketu Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.

What are the symbol and deity of Magha nakshatra?

The symbol of Magha is the royal throne, and its presiding deity is Pitris (ancestors). These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.

How do I know if my Moon is in Magha nakshatra?

Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.

Magha Nakshatra

The throne star, honouring the ancestors — dignified, authoritative and tradition-bound.

Number: 10 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord): Ketu
Presiding deity: Pitris (ancestors)
Symbol: Royal throne

Nature and traits

People associated with Magha are often described as regal, proud, ceremonial and ambitious. As a Ketu-ruled nakshatra under Pitris (ancestors), its themes tend to surface most strongly during a Ketu planetary period — but how they actually express depends on the whole birth chart, not the nakshatra alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Which planet rules Magha nakshatra?: Magha nakshatra is ruled by Ketu in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Ketu Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.
What are the symbol and deity of Magha nakshatra?: The symbol of Magha is the royal throne, and its presiding deity is Pitris (ancestors). These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.
How do I know if my Moon is in Magha nakshatra?: Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.