Magha nakshatra — lord Ketu (Ketu), deity Pitris, name letters
- Number
- 10 / 27
- Span
- 0°00′ Leo – 13°20′ Leo
- Lord
- Ketu (Ketu)
- Deity
- Pitris
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Yoni
- Rat
- Nadi
- Antya
- Nature
- Fierce (Ugra)
Fierce (Ugra): Fine for bold, effortful work; tradition avoids it for auspicious beginnings.
The four padas and their name letters
| Pada | Moon sign | Name letter |
|---|---|---|
| 1 0°00′ Leo | Leo | Ma (मा) |
| 2 3°20′ Leo | Leo | Mi (मी) |
| 3 6°40′ Leo | Leo | Mu (मू) |
| 4 10°00′ Leo | Leo | Me (मे) |
Magha is one of the six Gandmool nakshatras (at the meeting points of water and fire signs). Many families do a simple Gandmool shanti after a birth in it; it is a custom, not a prediction about the child.
In our muhurat rules
Magha is one of the allowed nakshatras for: Marriage (Vivah) Muhurat. Tithi, yoga, Bhadra and the month are checked too.
Next time the Moon is in Magha
- 10:17 PM, 6 Oct to 09:40 PM, 7 Oct
- 03:46 AM, 3 Nov to 03:26 AM, 4 Nov
Times in IST from the panchang (Swiss Ephemeris, Lahiri ayanamsa). The Moon's nakshatra changes at the same moment everywhere; only the local clock differs. Today's Panchang — tithi, nakshatra, Rahu Kaal →
All 27 nakshatras
1. Ashwini2. Bharani3. Krittika4. Rohini5. Mrigashira6. Ardra7. Punarvasu8. Pushya9. Ashlesha11. Purva Phalguni12. Uttara Phalguni13. Hasta14. Chitra15. Swati16. Vishakha17. Anuradha18. Jyeshtha19. Mula20. Purva Ashadha21. Uttara Ashadha22. Shravana23. Dhanishta24. Shatabhisha25. Purva Bhadrapada26. Uttara Bhadrapada27. Revati
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