Which planet rules Shatabhisha nakshatra?

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

What are the symbol and deity of Shatabhisha nakshatra?

The symbol of Shatabhisha is the empty circle / hundred healers, and its presiding deity is Varuna. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.

How do I know if my Moon is in Shatabhisha 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.

Shatabhisha Nakshatra

The star of a hundred physicians, ruled by Varuna — healing, secretive and independent.

Number: 24 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord): Rahu
Presiding deity: Varuna
Symbol: Empty circle / hundred healers

Nature and traits

People associated with Shatabhisha are often described as healing, independent, mysterious and analytical. As a Rahu-ruled nakshatra under Varuna, its themes tend to surface most strongly during a Rahu 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 Shatabhisha nakshatra?: Shatabhisha nakshatra is ruled by Rahu in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Rahu Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.
What are the symbol and deity of Shatabhisha nakshatra?: The symbol of Shatabhisha is the empty circle / hundred healers, and its presiding deity is Varuna. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.
How do I know if my Moon is in Shatabhisha 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.