Magha Nakshatra (मघा)
Magha is the 10th of the 27 nakshatras. Tradition associates it with leadership, tradition, dignity and respect for family roots.
- Zodiac span
- 0°00′ to 13°20′ Simha (Leo)
- Ruling planet
- Ketu
- Deity
- Pitris (ancestors)
- Symbol
- Royal throne
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Nadi
- Antya
- Yoni
- Rat
- Moon sign(s)
- Simha (Leo)
Guna Milan with other nakshatras
Typical Ashtakoot scores, using the middle of each nakshatra. Your real score depends on the exact Moon degree (and Manglik needs full charts), so use the free calculator for an exact answer.
Magha boy, best matches
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | 31/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 30/36 | |
| Magha मघा | 28/36 | |
| Chitra चित्रा | 25.5/36 | |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 25.5/36 | |
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | 25.5/36 | |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | 24.5/36 | |
| Mula मूल | 24/36 |
Magha girl, best matches
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | 32/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 30/36 | |
| Magha मघा | 28/36 | |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | 25.5/36 | |
| Chitra चित्रा | 24.5/36 | |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 24.5/36 | |
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | 24.5/36 | |
| Mula मूल | 24/36 |
All 27 scores for a Magha boy
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | 31/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 30/36 | |
| Magha मघा | 28/36 | |
| Chitra चित्रा | 25.5/36 | |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 25.5/36 | |
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | 25.5/36 | |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | 24.5/36 | |
| Mula मूल | 24/36 | |
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | 23.5/36 | |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | 22.5/36 | |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | 22.5/36 | |
| Ashwini अश्विनी | 20.5/36 | |
| Bharani भरणी | 19.5/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | 19.5/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 19.5/36 | |
| Hasta हस्त | Bhakoot | 17.5/36 |
| Pushya पुष्य | 17.5/36 | |
| Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरा भाद्रपद | 17.5/36 | |
| Vishakha विशाखा | Nadi | 17.5/36 |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | Nadi | 17/36 |
| Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनी | Bhakoot | 16.5/36 |
| Ashlesha आश्लेषा | 15/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | Nadi | 12.5/36 |
| Revati रेवती | 12/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | Nadi | 11/36 |
| Shravana श्रवण | Nadi Bhakoot | 6.5/36 |
| Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ा | Nadi Bhakoot | 4/36 |
Questions people ask
Who is the ruling planet of Magha nakshatra?
Magha is ruled by Ketu. People born with the Moon here begin life in Ketu Mahadasha in the Vimshottari dasha system.
What is the gana and nadi of Magha?
Magha belongs to Rakshasa gana and Antya nadi. Its yoni (animal symbol) is the rat.
Which nakshatras match best with Magha?
Using each nakshatra’s mid-point, the highest traditional Guna Milan scores for a Magha boy are with Jyeshtha (31), Purva Phalguni (30), Magha (28). Real results depend on the exact Moon degree and the other koota rules, so always check both full birth charts.
Does Magha have Nadi dosha with Krittika?
Magha shares Antya nadi with Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati, so the Nadi koota scores 0 with them. Tradition cancels this in several cases (for example the same nakshatra in different charans). See the Nadi dosha page for the rules.
Astrology is a traditional system of interpretation, offered here for reflection. It is not a scientifically proven way to predict events or decide relationships.