Shatabhisha (The hundred physicians, the veiling star) is the 24th of the 27 nakshatras in Vedic astrology, occupying 6°40' Aquarius to 20°00' Aquarius on the ecliptic. Its ruling planet is Rahu, its presiding deity is Varuna, and its symbol is the empty circle, hundred healers. In one line, Shatabhisha is about healing mystery and solitary insight.
Personality and Nature
Shatabhisha natives are private, philosophical and independent, drawn to healing, mysteries and the unconventional. They see what others miss. With Rakshasa gana, the temperament is a fierce, willful temperament with strong drive and independence, while the Horse yoni describes its instinctive, animal nature in relationships and drives.
Career and Vocation
Suits medicine, research, astrology, technology and reform work. The Rahu 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
Rahu - Deity
Varuna - Symbol
Empty circle, hundred healers - Gana
Rakshasa - Yoni
Horse - Nadi
Adi
Strengths and Challenges
Strengths
- Insight
- Independence
- Healing
- Originality
Challenges
- Isolation
- Secrecy
- Stubbornness
Guidance: Let a few people past the veil; healers heal in company too.
Compatibility and Matching
In marriage matching (Ashtakoot Guna Milan), Shatabhisha's Rakshasa gana, Horse yoni and Adi 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.