Shatabhisha Nakshatra — Complete Guide
Shatabhisha is one of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) of Vedic astrology, spanning 6°40'–20° Aquarius. Its ruling planet is Rahu and its presiding deity is Varuna (cosmic waters & law). Symbolised by an empty circle / 100 healers, its essence is the hundred healers — mystery, medicine, secrets of the sky.
In Jyotish your Janma Nakshatra — the nakshatra your Moon occupied at birth — is the single deepest signature of your personality, more personal than your Moon sign alone. If your Moon is in Shatabhisha, this is your core lunar blueprint.
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Shatabhisha nakshatra meaning
The heart of Shatabhisha is the hundred healers — mystery, medicine, secrets of the sky. Its symbol, an empty circle / 100 healers, encodes this: it points to the nakshatra's core drive and the way its natives move through life.
Ruling planet and deity
Shatabhisha is ruled by Rahu, so its Vimshottari Dasha (planetary period) is a Rahu chapter, and the qualities of Rahu colour the whole nakshatra. Its deity, Varuna (cosmic waters & law), adds a spiritual dimension that shapes the nakshatra's higher purpose.
Shatabhisha personality
Natives of Shatabhisha carry a Rakshasa (fierce) temperament — intense, willful and formidable when roused. Combined with its essence — the hundred healers — mystery, medicine, secrets of the sky — this gives Shatabhisha people a recognisable blend of drive and disposition that a full chart then refines through pada, house and planetary aspects.
Shatabhisha career and strengths
Shatabhisha natives often thrive in medicine, science, technology, healing and mystical research. The exact fit depends on where the nakshatra's lord, Rahu, sits in your chart and which bhava (house) your Moon falls in — details ShivAstro computes for you free.
The four padas of Shatabhisha
Every nakshatra divides into four padas (quarters), each linked to a different navamsa sign and sub-energy. Your exact pada refines the reading considerably, and it depends on your precise Moon degree — which is why an accurate birth time matters. ShivAstro shows your Shatabhisha pada instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸What is the ruling planet of Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Shatabhisha is ruled by Rahu. This means a Rahu Mahadasha runs whenever Shatabhisha is your birth nakshatra's dasha, and Rahu's condition in your chart strongly colours the nakshatra's expression.
▸How do I know if my Moon is in Shatabhisha?
Enter your birth date, exact time and place on ShivAstro — it computes your sidereal Moon position and tells you your exact nakshatra and pada, free.
▸Is Shatabhisha a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its own gifts and challenges — none is simply "good" or "bad". Shatabhisha's essence is the hundred healers — mystery, medicine, secrets of the sky. What matters is how it's supported by the rest of your chart.
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