Magha Nakshatra

In the series of Nakshatras, the tenth nakshatra is Magha.  Detailed information on the Nakshatra, its characteristic, gender, gana, and all the details are given below:

Magha Nakshatra ranges from 0 degrees 0 minutes to 13 degrees 20 minutes in Simha rasi.   The presiding deity for Magha nakshatra is Pitru Devatas (ancestors of once family).  Magha nakshatra symbol is the Royal throne, Palanquin. The planetary ruler is Ketu.

Magha Nakshatra:

Magha is the Sanskrit word that means “the mighty” or “the magnificent” or “Great one”.  This indicates inner strength, strictness, disciplined, powerful, regal, splendor, and ambitious. 

The symbol of Royal throne, Palanquin represents living above everyone or rising above everyone.  Others look up for advice and guidance to these natives. 

The presiding deity, pitru devatas, are the protectors of the universe or Prajapati, who are our guiding factors.  This indicates a deep connection to heritage and tradition and gives a strong inclination to mythology, and history.

The planetary ruler Ketu indicates limitless, saints, interested in pilgrims and religious places, disengaged and limitless in nature.

Characteristics:

Magha nakshatra natives will be superior in nature.  They like attention and would prefer maintaining their dignity.  They feel that they have profound knowledge of any subject irrespective of whether they have it or not.  They will work hard to gain name, fame, and recognition.  They like flattery and easily succumb to it.  Along with their profession, they will actively be on board any nonprofit or religious institution.  They tend to see their spouses as their property and cherish them.  They will lean towards being control freaks which will quench their ego. They will be deeply religious and spiritual. Their leadership qualities make others naturally follow them. 

Their main weakness is their pride, which will lead to arrogance and superiority nature.  This will make them undermine others.  They will be short-tempered and at times the anger will be explosive.

Physical characteristics:

Magha nakshatra natives will have a hairy bodies and slightly coarse hair.  They will have well-maintained bodies.  They will have a wide foreheads, heavy eyelids, and beautiful lips. They give a lot of importance to the body hence will try to maintain it by doing regular gym etc. They will have a lazy gait.

Padas of Magha Nakshatra:

1^st pada or Mesha navamsa: When the native is born in Magha nakshatra, between 0 degrees 0 minutes to 3 degrees and 20 minutes in Simha Rasi, they are in the first pada of Magha Nakshatra.  The first pada is ruled by Mars(Kuja).  Those born in the first pada will be fiery and intense and very critical in nature.  They tend to be hasty and dive into action without a second thought and without proper planning. They will be strong-willed and will have masculine personalities. They will be very courageous with group leading nature.

2^nd pada or Vrishbha navamsa - When the native is born in Magha nakshatra, between 3 degrees 20 minutes to 6 degrees 40 minutes in Simha a Rasi, they are in the second pada of Magha nakshatra.  The second pada is ruled by Venus(Shukra). Those born in the second pada of Magha nakshatra will give a lot of importance to their looks, presence, and acceptance by others and social standing.  In general, they will have a charismatic personality.  They give more importance to family.   They make firm decisions and will live up to social expectations.

3^rd pada or Mithuna Navamsa - When the native is born in Magha nakshatra, between 6 degrees 4- minutes to 10 degrees in Simha Rasi they are in the third pada of Magha nakshatra.  The third pada is ruled by Mercury(Budha). Those born in the third pada will make very good communicators and writers.  They will be very clever with logical thinking.  People would like to take their advice and be in their good books of them.  They will be artistic and will have an interest in acquiring knowledge.  They will be in the position of teaching most of the time.

4^th pada or Karkataka Navamsa - When the native is born in Magha nakshatra between 10 degrees to 13 degrees and 20 minutes in Karkataka Rasi, they are in the fourth pada of Magha nakshatra.  The fourth pada is ruled by Moon(Chandra). Those born in the fourth pada will have a strong desire for recognition.  They like to be praised and will not take well to any negative comment. They will actively take part in rituals, and religious activities and for the sake of recognition will actively take part in social activities.

Auspicious activities:

Activities to start in Magha nakshatra are coronation, religious activities, worship to ancestors, legal matters, cutting down trees, etc, and any destructive activities using high powers like explosive devices for mining, etc, and digging. To start any Deeksha/vow. Parting ways with people.

Professions suitable:

They are very intelligent and can do well in any career that uses logic and intellect with a lot of freedom.

1. Politicians
2. Spiritual gurus
3. Career coaches
4. Actor/actress
5. Attorneys or Judges
6. A government official in higher positions with authority like IAS, IPS, etc.
7. Entrepreneur

Health:

Primary body parts represented by Magha nakshatra are the nose, lips, and chin.

 Ailments related to Magha nakshatra are:

1. Allergies, skin problem
2. Terminal illnesses like cancer
3. Stress-related ailments like depression
4. Heart ailments, high cholesterol
5. Stomach ulcer, Irritable bowel syndrome
6. Accidents
7. Nose bleed or nose ailments like adenoids
8. Cleft lip, dryness of lips
9. Jaw issues resulting in teeth problems
10. Genetically carried forward diseases
11. Joint pains – Arthritis or Rheumatoid arthritis

Other information:

Gana             Rakshasa

Colour           Cream

Planet Lord    Ketu

Guna            Tamasic

Nadi             Kapha

Gender         Male

Nature          Fierce/cruel

Element        Water

Direction      West

Varna           Shudra

Animal         Male Rat

Bird              Eagle

Tree             Banyan Tree

Syllables      Maa, Mee,Moo, May

Mythology #1

Upon the death of  King Karna in the Mahabharata war, his soul transcended to heaven, where he was offered gold and jewels as food.  For sustenance, Karna needs actual food to eat and hence,  asks Lord Indra, the lord of heaven, the reason for serving gold as food.  Indra tells that Karna has donated gold throughout his life, but has never donated food to his ancestors in the Shraddha. Karna says that since he is unaware of his ancestors, he never donated anything in their memory.  To make amends, Karna was permitted to return to earth for a 15-day period, so that he could perform Shraddha and donate food in memory of his ancestors.  This period is known as Pitrupaksha which comes in the month of Bhadrapadasa.  In some legends, it is told that Yama is the person instead of Indra.

Mythology #2

Pitru paksha literally means the “fortnight of the ancestors”. It is a 16 lunar day period in the Hindu calendar when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors, especially through food offerings.  The period is also known as Pitru Paksha or Mahalaya paksha.

This Pitru paksha falls during 2^nd half of Hindu lunar month Bhadrapada, this coincides with mostly September month. It begins after the full moon day that is Pratipada (the first day of the waning moon fortnight) and ends with no moon day which is Sarvapitru Amavasya or Mahalaya Amavasya.