About this Nakshatra
Magha is the tenth nakshatra, spanning 0° to 13°20′ of Leo. It is ruled by Ketu and its deities are the Pitris, the ancestors. Its symbol is a royal throne.
Magha means "the great one". It is linked with royalty, honour and respect for family and tradition.
Magha Nakshatra in Detail
Magha men are respectful and quiet and try hard never to humiliate anyone. Magha is the tenth nakshatra and spans 0° to 13°20′ of Simha (Leo). It is ruled by Ketu, its sign Leo is ruled by the Sun (Ravi), and its deities are the Pitris, the ancestors. Its symbol is a royal throne. The qualities connected with Magha include the blessings and support of one's father's family, prosperity, beauty, power, radiance, superiority, sharpness, dignity, status, succession, knowledge, ability and a wish to give in charity.
Magha is a source of light, so weak or dark planets do not sit comfortably in it. Magha stands for noble desires and motives, and the reward of Magha should always be something noble. It is described as a glorious star and is said to represent the nose of the Kalapurusha. People born in Magha are reserved, attractive and fond of comfort, and their spouses are reserved too. They are learned and devout and willing to make sacrifices. They can be stern, they honour their father and they defeat their enemies. They can be harsh in speech and may have a heavy build.
Magha natives are thinkers and clever. They gain a great deal of wisdom in their lives. They have great stability of mind, a clear conscience, a loving heart and a caring approach; they are truthful, courageous and virtuous at the core. They are good speakers and receive love and respect. Magha men work hard and have ability in many fields. If one of them loses his temper, it is because someone has seriously upset him. He is often helpful but not recognised or rewarded for all he does. They are wealthy and not easily persuaded once they have made a decision. He enjoys a happy family life with his wife. They should take care with asthma, and some may have weak night vision.
Magha women are quite different from Magha men. They are extremely beautiful. They help people in difficult times, but they have a tendency to quarrel with family members. To keep the peace, a Magha woman should train herself to stay cool and calm. They are very religious; they know their life depends on their faith and actions, and they act accordingly. She loves luxury and prefers work that can give her that life. Their husbands are often wealthy. They should pay attention to uterine health and blood-related problems.
She has the most eye-catching and striking features. If Saturn influences the Moon in this star, she has long, lovely hair. She is charitable. If Jupiter is placed in this star, she may work in a very high position. She lives like a queen, which means she marries a prosperous person. She has good children; tradition says the first may be a son and the next two daughters.
Nature and Personality
Strengths
- Dignified, respectful and generous
- Natural leaders with strong minds
- Hard-working with many abilities
- Good speakers who earn love and respect
- Respect their father and ancestors
Things to work on
- Being too proud
- A temper when they feel disrespected
- Being too firm once they have decided something
Career and Money
Magha people do well in leadership, government, politics, management, history, law and any role with status and responsibility. They often become wealthy through their own effort.
Love and Family
They usually enjoy a happy family life and are loyal to their partner and family traditions.
Health
They should take care of their breathing and eyesight, and keep stress under control.
These are general tendencies of the birth star. Your full horoscope — planets, houses and dashas — gives a more complete picture. For health concerns, always consult a doctor.