Shatabhisha Nakshatra (शतभिषा)
Shatabhisha is the 24th of the 27 nakshatras. Tradition associates it with healing, independence, mystery and seeing hidden truths.
- Zodiac span
- 6°40′ to 20°00′ Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Ruling planet
- Rahu
- Deity
- Varuna (god of cosmic waters)
- Symbol
- Empty circle
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Nadi
- Adi
- Yoni
- Horse
- Moon sign(s)
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
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.
Shatabhisha boy, best matches
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 33/36 | |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 30.5/36 | |
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | 28/36 | |
| Chitra चित्रा | 26/36 | |
| Vishakha विशाखा | 26/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 25.5/36 | |
| Magha मघा | 24.5/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | 23.5/36 |
Shatabhisha girl, best matches
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 33/36 | |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 31.5/36 | |
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | 28/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 26.5/36 | |
| Chitra चित्रा | 26/36 | |
| Vishakha विशाखा | 26/36 | |
| Magha मघा | 25.5/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | 24.5/36 |
All 27 scores for a Shatabhisha boy
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 33/36 | |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 30.5/36 | |
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | 28/36 | |
| Chitra चित्रा | 26/36 | |
| Vishakha विशाखा | 26/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 25.5/36 | |
| Magha मघा | 24.5/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | 23.5/36 | |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | 22/36 | |
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | 22/36 | |
| Mula मूल | Nadi | 21.5/36 |
| Bharani भरणी | 20/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | 20/36 | |
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | Nadi | 19/36 |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 19/36 | |
| Shravana श्रवण | 19/36 | |
| Ashlesha आश्लेषा | Bhakoot | 18.5/36 |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 18.5/36 | |
| Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ा | 17.5/36 | |
| Revati रेवती | Bhakoot | 16/36 |
| Ashwini अश्विनी | Nadi | 15/36 |
| Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरा भाद्रपद | Bhakoot | 14/36 |
| Pushya पुष्य | Bhakoot | 13.5/36 |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | Nadi Bhakoot | 13/36 |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | Nadi Bhakoot | 12/36 |
| Hasta हस्त | Nadi Bhakoot | 8.5/36 |
| Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनी | Nadi Bhakoot | 8.5/36 |
Questions people ask
Who is the ruling planet of Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Shatabhisha is ruled by Rahu. People born with the Moon here begin life in Rahu Mahadasha in the Vimshottari dasha system.
What is the gana and nadi of Shatabhisha?
Shatabhisha belongs to Rakshasa gana and Adi nadi. Its yoni (animal symbol) is the horse.
Which nakshatras match best with Shatabhisha?
Using each nakshatra’s mid-point, the highest traditional Guna Milan scores for a Shatabhisha boy are with Dhanishta (33), Krittika (30.5), Shatabhisha (28). Real results depend on the exact Moon degree and the other koota rules, so always check both full birth charts.
Does Shatabhisha have Nadi dosha with Ashwini?
Shatabhisha shares Adi nadi with Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Jyeshtha, Mula, Purva Bhadrapada, 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.