Magha (The mighty one, the throne) is the 10th of the 27 nakshatras in Vedic astrology, occupying 0°00' Leo to 13°20' Leo on the ecliptic. Its ruling planet is Ketu, its presiding deity is Pitris (the ancestors), and its symbol is the royal throne. In one line, Magha is about regal dignity rooted in lineage and tradition.
Personality and Nature
Magha natives carry an air of nobility and respect for ancestry, tradition and status. They lead with dignity and honour those who came before. With Rakshasa gana, the temperament is a fierce, willful temperament with strong drive and independence, while the Rat yoni describes its instinctive, animal nature in relationships and drives.
Career and Vocation
Suits leadership, administration, history, ceremony and family business. The Ketu rulership adds a distinct flavour to how these natives pursue work and success, rewarding fields aligned with the star's essence rather than those that fight against it.
Symbolism and Attributes
- Ruling planet
Ketu - Deity
Pitris (the ancestors) - Symbol
Royal throne - Gana
Rakshasa - Yoni
Rat - Nadi
Antya
Strengths and Challenges
Strengths
- Leadership
- Dignity
- Loyalty to roots
- Generosity
Challenges
- Pride
- Entitlement
- Living in the past
Guidance: Honour the ancestors by building something new in their name.
Compatibility and Matching
In marriage matching (Ashtakoot Guna Milan), Magha's Rakshasa gana, Rat yoni and Antya nadi are weighed against the partner's birth star. Same-nadi matches are traditionally avoided (Nadi dosha), while compatible ganas and yonis raise the score. For an exact 36-point reading with your partner, enter both birth details in the free Kundali Milan tool.