Nakshatra 10 / 27 · मघा
Magha Nakshatra: Name Letters, Padas and Nature
Magha is nakshatra 10 of 27, spanning 0° Leo – 13°20′ Leo, ruled by Ketu. Name letters: मा (Ma), मी (Mi), मू (Mu), मे (Me).
Magha padas and name letters (naam akshar)
Each nakshatra has four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. A child born with the Moon in a pada traditionally gets a name starting with its syllable. For Magha:
| Pada | Letter | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | मा Ma | Leo | Aries |
| 2 | मी Mi | Leo | Taurus |
| 3 | मू Mu | Leo | Gemini |
| 4 | मे Me | Leo | Cancer |
Magha nature
Dignified, proud and connected to family and tradition. You carry natural authority and honour those who came before you.
Rakshasa gana natives are said to be strong-willed, independent and fearless; the name describes intensity, not bad character.
Dasha at birth
Born with the Moon in Magha, your Vimshottari dasha begins with Ketu, whose full period is 7 years. How much of it is left at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra.
In Kundli matching
Gana, yoni and nadi come from the nakshatra and count for 6, 4 and 8 of the 36 points in Ashtakoota matching. The same nadi for both partners is the one traditionally avoided.
Name letters follow the traditional Avakahada chakra. Spellings of a few letters vary between regions.
Find your birth nakshatra
Your janma nakshatra is where the Moon was when you were born. Enter your birth details in the free birth chart to see it with its pada.
FAQ
Magha nakshatra FAQs
What are the name letters for Magha nakshatra?
Pada 1: मा (Ma), Pada 2: मी (Mi), Pada 3: मू (Mu), Pada 4: मे (Me).
Which rashi is Magha nakshatra in?
Leo (pada 1, 2, 3, 4). It spans 0° Leo – 13°20′ Leo.
Who rules Magha nakshatra?
Its planetary lord is Ketu and its deity is Pitris (ancestors).
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Magha?
Gana Rakshasa (fierce), yoni Rat and nadi Antya (Kapha). Rakshasa gana natives are said to be strong-willed, independent and fearless; the name describes intensity, not bad character.