Magha Nakshatra
Regal and proud of their roots — leaders who honour where they came from. Magha is the 10th of the 27 nakshatras, ruled by Ketu, with Pitris as its deity and royal throne as its symbol.
The four padas
| Pada | Moon sign | Navamsa | Naming syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magha pada 1 | Simha (Leo) | Mesha | Ma |
| Magha pada 2 | Simha (Leo) | Vrishabha | Mi |
| Magha pada 3 | Simha (Leo) | Mithuna | Mu |
| Magha pada 4 | Simha (Leo) | Karka | Me |
Each pada is also one navamsa, the ninth-division sign astrologers read for marriage.
Compatibility
Best-scoring pairings in Guna Milan: Ashlesha (30), Jyeshtha (30), Purva Ashadha (29), Purva Phalguni (28), Bharani (27). Lowest: Purva Bhadrapada (10), Punarvasu (11), Shravana (12).
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Baby names
Names for a child born under Magha traditionally begin with Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, one syllable per pada. Baby names for Magha nakshatra →
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What is Magha nakshatra known for?
Regal and proud of their roots — leaders who honour where they came from. Its ruling planet is Ketu, its deity Pitris, its symbol Royal throne, and it belongs to the Rakshasa gana.
Which rashi is Magha nakshatra in?
All four padas of Magha fall in Simha (Leo).
Which nakshatras are most compatible with Magha?
In TrueSaath's Guna Milan, the highest-scoring pairings for Magha are Ashlesha (30/36), Jyeshtha (30/36), Purva Ashadha (29/36) and Purva Phalguni (28/36). See the compatibility page for all 27.
What syllables do Magha nakshatra baby names start with?
Ma, Mi, Mu, Me — one for each pada. Names beginning with Ma for the first pada, Mi for the second, and so on.
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