Magha Nakshatra
मघा
Magha is ruled by Ketu and presided over by the Pitris, the ancestors. It is the star of royalty, lineage and legacy — honour inherited from those who came before.
Ruling PlanetKetu (केतु)
DeityPitris (the ancestors)
SymbolRoyal throne
GanaRakshasa
ZodiacLeo 0°00′–13°20′
Star No.10 of 27
Personality & Traits
Dignified, proud, traditional and authoritative; natural leaders who value lineage, ceremony and respect.
Best Careers
Administration and leadership, politics, law, history and heritage, ceremonial and ancestral work.
Mantras for Magha Nakshatra
Strengthen your ruling planet Ketu and honour your deity Pitris (the ancestors) with these mantras.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which deity rules Magha Nakshatra?▼
Magha is ruled by Ketu and presided over by the Pitris (ancestors). Its symbol is a royal throne and it spans 0°–13°20′ of Leo. Honouring ancestors (Tarpan, Shraddha) is especially beneficial for Magha natives.
All 27 Nakshatras
Ashwiniअश्विनीBharaniभरणीKrittikaकृत्तिकाRohiniरोहिणीMrigashiraमृगशिराArdraआर्द्राPunarvasuपुनर्वसुPushyaपुष्यAshleshaआश्लेषाMaghaमघाPurva Phalguniपूर्व फाल्गुनीUttara Phalguniउत्तर फाल्गुनीHastaहस्तChitraचित्राSwatiस्वातिVishakhaविशाखाAnuradhaअनुराधाJyeshthaज्येष्ठाMulaमूलPurva Ashadhaपूर्वाषाढ़ाUttara Ashadhaउत्तराषाढ़ाShravanaश्रवणDhanishtaधनिष्ठाShatabhishaशतभिषाPurva Bhadrapadaपूर्व भाद्रपदUttara Bhadrapadaउत्तर भाद्रपदRevatiरेवती